How to deal with ‘no’

INC. THIS MORNING How to deal with ‘no’ Good morning, Serial entrepreneur Jennifer Fleiss knows what it's like to face rejection. After founding the clothing rental startup Rent The Runway in 2009 alongside Jennifer Hyman, the then-business school friends secured a meeting with their dream mentor, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, only to be told their business idea wouldn't work. That moment taught Fleiss a valuable lesson about dealing with “no”--and the importance of a supportive co-founder. The team later pivoted to a subscription model that allows shoppers to rent up to 16 items per month at a flat fee and after going public last month, the company is now worth more than $1 billion. Read more for how Fleiss learned to take feedback while staying true to her company’s vision. Inc. Best Workplaces: Applications Now Open! Awarding excellence in company culture. Apply now to be recognized as a company people love to work for. Early-rate deadline: December 10, 2021. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: Hybrid workforces may not be the answer to the hiring problems founders are facing during the Great Resignation. --Inc. Seeking startup funding too early could ruin your ability to raise funds down the line. --Inc. One in five Americans has a learning or thinking difference. Leaders need to create a culture that welcomes them. --Fast Company Retired individuals are returning back to work at an accelerating rate and it’s good news for the labor market. --CNBC  Here are some facts every business owner needs to know about life insurance. --Inc  ONE MORE THING: Thursday is officially the new Friday. --Inc. --Brit Morse Assistant editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at BMorse@inc.com and on Twitter at @britnmorse. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy