About this episode
Polly Benson, a passionate occupational therapist turned entrepreneur shares her incredible journey of invention, impact, and business growth. Creator of the LegiLiner , a unique rolling ink stamp that helps children develop consistent handwriting, Polly has influenced over a million young lives through her innovation. With a heart for service and a mind for strategy, her mission blends education, creativity, and purpose. Throughout the episode, Polly and Rudy dive deep into the business lessons she's learned—especially the concept of "Who, not How" , which emphasizes leveraging others' strengths to grow faster. They discuss the challenges of scaling, hiring, protecting intellectual property, and creating a true business—not just a product. Polly also opens up about setbacks like copycats on Amazon, and how she bounced back by focusing on community-building, memberships, and value-driven entrepreneurship. CHAPTERS 01:06 – The LegiLiner Entrepreneur journey 03:09 –The Power of “Who Not How” 05:05 – Invest in your business through other’s expertise 06:02 – What’s a great first hire? 07:10 – The smart way to grow your business- don’t do it all yourself. 08:28 – You don’t have a business, you only have a product. Growth through adding value. 10:48 – Email is an asset. 12:06 – Challenges: dealing with Copycats & Creative Confidence to compete. 13:36 – Legacy Over Profit: Fight back with strategies 14:39 – How to contact LegiLiner Connect with Polly: IG: @LegiLiner TT: @LegiLiner FB: @Legi-Liner YouTube: @LegiLiner www.LegiLiner.com for products www.LegiLiner.net for membership information