No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week, Jules Miller

Congratulations to the No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week, Jules Miller!

Name + Title: Jules Miller, CEO and Founder of The Nue Co.

Home Base: Brooklyn, New York

Bio: I studied at the University of Birmingham in England and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy. My mother is Colombian and my father is British. My brother also runs his own business—he lives in Colombia. I live with my partner Charlie and our French bulldog Lola.

Toughest lesson you’ve had to learn in your career?

As a founder, it’s easy to think that the success of your business only comes by you doing everything, but in reality, it leaves you burnt out. I recently read an article which highlights that 65% of startups fail because of founder wellness [full article here]. To effectively problem solve and do my best work, I need to look after myself, so this has become a priority. It means I say no to certain things and make sure I take time out for myself.

What’s one piece of advice you wish you knew when you started your career?

Never assume that people know more about your business than you do. When I first started I assumed I needed help from people who had more experience, and thought they knew more about my ideas and how they should be executed. My advice would be to always go with your gut feeling and do your homework so you can make educated decisions yourself.

What tools do you use to stay organized?

One of my go-to apps is Google Notes. The presentation is really clear, simple and you can customize the layout—I use it a lot when I draft my pitches. I also use Google Calendar, Slack for all company communications, and Asana for our team to organize, track, and manage tasks. The Reminders app is also helpful for anything on my to-do list.

Hear Jules Miller on this week's episode of #NoLimitspodcast featuring Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar: http://abcn.ws/nolimits