We’re more than halfway through the #JulyJumpstart series. I happen to listen to my own podcasts and I will say I keep coming back to this series for a shot in the arm. In Episode 19 of the Success Bully Podcast, Sarah Blankinship, CEO of Right Science and Co-Founder of CEO Wattage shares a personal mantra that is near and dear to her heart. She has “A Strong “No A$$hole Rule” when it comes to building an influential network or courting investors.

It has worked out brilliantly as she has successfully navigated pivots, bootstrapping, international expansion and disruptive seed round in a highly regulated industry.

Special thanks to Larj Media for always abiding by the rule.