Real Life Real Equity Podcast
From Engineering to Seven Figures: My Entrepreneurial Journey (Podcast)
Join me on Real Life Real Equity Podcast for a raw and real look at my entrepreneurial journey!
This episode details my transition.
From mechanical engineering and industrial design.
To building a successful custom sportswear business. It wasn’t easy.
You’ll hear about the resilience it took.
The challenges of balancing early success.
The crucial role of humility and self-reflection.
In both my personal and professional growth. It’s a journey, not a destination.
I started with a side hustle.
While working full-time.
Grew the business to $350,000 in revenue.
By age 26, I was running a seven-figure company.
All thanks to smart outsourcing and leveraging offshore resources.
But here’s the thing: early success fed my ego.
Created some serious blind spots in my planning.
Overconfidence left me vulnerable.
A sharp drop in the Australian dollar.
Significantly reduced margins.
Coinciding with some pretty intense personal upheaval.
My marriage ended. A tough time.
This forced a necessary reckoning.
Confronting some hard truths.
The limits of my knowledge.
The destructive power of unchecked ego. I had to learn the hard way.
I talk about my confidence.
Once rooted in success.
Now shaken by setbacks.
My recovery? Embracing extreme ownership.
Inspired by books like Ego is the Enemy and Extreme Ownership.
Rebuilding my confidence involved:
Acknowledging my shortcomings.
Learning from my mistakes.
Cultivating a growth mindset. It wasn’t about quick fixes. It was about deep change.
Humility and accountability are vital.
For sustained growth. I know this now.
This is a powerful reminder.
Success can breed complacency.
I share the resources that helped me.
Including those insightful books.
My candid reflections emphasize:
The importance of persistence.
Self-awareness.
Adaptability.
In overcoming challenges, both personal and professional.
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