Running for office is an entrepreneurial effort as you are building an organization from scratch. This requires a vision, human capital, resources, and a goal-oriented plan to meet benchmarks with a timeline. Being a candidate demands being creative, resourceful, disciplined, and motivated to lead through pressures and setbacks. Making your announcement official and establishing your campaign with a strong team—from your kitchen cabinet to staff and volunteers—will set you up for success as the days on the campaign trail intensify. In this episode we will discuss your campaign structure, questions to ask yourself and your team, and a review a checklist before announcing your candidacy. 

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