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David Mudrick has been a keen entrepreneur since his teenage years, but detoured to become a qualified Civil Engineer working for the Federal Government for many years. Finally following his passion, he started his own business which hit the 500 Inc list. 

In this episode, I interview David as he shares his entrepreneurial journey. He shares the challenges he faced to reach the success he was looking for, and the complexity that came with the success. 

As an Entrepreneur, you need to ask yourself: Are You Ready for the Journey?

Key Points:

• If your idea isn't working, be open to getting other people's perspective
• Because you are making sales, doesn't mean you are making money!
• There is more to life than business

Resources:

• David's Podcast: Evolution Network
• David's Business: Laser Gifts Website: lasergifts.com  
• Leadership for Startups: Website 
• 12 Essential Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

 In this episode I share 4 Core Leadership roles that an entrepreneur would need to master to take their company to the next level

Key Points

• The distinction between your strength roles and your leadership roles
• A dive into the 4 Core Leadership roles
• Questions you need to ask yourself

Resources

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
• Start with Why by Simon Sinek
• Built to Last Jim by Collins and Jerry Porras
• Work the System – Sam Carpenter
• The 5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell
• Measure of a Leader by Aubrey Daniels

In this episode I share with you the 3 distinct roles that are needed in a successful Startup, but then there is one more that is usually forgotten.

Key Points

• Being self-aware is the secret to your growth
• Knowing your strengths is your great advantage
• The 3 distinct Roles that every successful business need
• The Role that everyone forgets

Resources

• ‘The E-Myth’ by Michael Gerber
• ‘Born to Build’ by Jim Clifton & Sangeeta Badal
• Entrepreneurial Competencies Needed by Manager in their Work
• Takes: 12 Essential Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs:  Click here
• Leadership for Startups: Website 

Michal is an entrepreneur based in Warsaw, Poland. He has had his fair share of success and challenges on his entrepreneurial journey. 

Over the year he has become more aware of the deeper purpose of the role of Entrepreneurs.

In this episode, we discuss the 'Higher Purpose of the Entrepreneur' -

Key Points

• The need for Entrepreneurs to have a clear 'why'
• The perspective shift that many entrepreneurs need to make in the new economy
• The rise of the 'Conscious Entrepreneur'

Resources

Michal's Podcast: Soul Incorporated Podcast

Do you find it challenging to give and receive feedback? The skill of giving & receiving feedback is one that every leader must master. In this episode, I interview Chris Chin, author of the book: 'The Gift of Collaborative Feedback. Chris shares with us why this skill is so essential if we desire to lead productive and effective teams in our business.

Chris, and I discuss the challenges we face when giving and receiving feedback. Why many old Model's don't work, and how to practically give feedback using his PRESENT Model. 

Key Points:

Feedback is a gift

Feedback is best when it is collaborative

How to use The PRESENT Model

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: The Gift of Collaborative Feedback by Chris Chin
• Chis Chin Contact: here
• Chris Chin's websites: Collaborative-feedback.com & Curiouslearning
• Do You Have What It Takes: 12 Essential Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs:  Click here
• Leadership for Startups: Website

Bevis has come from a humble background to being a professional boxing coach. He is an entrepreneur that has run his own fitness coaching business and has supported and advised the British Boxing Olympic team. He has been a consultant to the British government in his field of expertise as a professional coach. 

Bevis shares with us the correlations that entrepreneurs and leaders face that boxers have to deal with in the ring.

Starting a business is a challenging feat. How do you get up when knocked down? Bevis shares his wisdom with us.

Key Points:

• Your mindset will determine your outcome
• Follow Your Passion not the money
• A Great Leader is one that adds value to others

Resources Mentioned

• Book: Mindset by Carol Dweck
• Bevis Allen Contact: here
• Do You Have What It Takes: 12 Essential Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs:  Click here
• Leadership for Startups: Website 

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