In this episode, host Chris Raimo sits down with Paul Mallot global procurement executive, automation strategist, and founder of Automations 24 to explore the exhilarating (and sometimes daunting) journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship in the age of AI.

Paul shares candid stories from his own leap into business ownership, revealing how being “recalibrated” out of a corporate role became the catalyst for building a company that helps others unlock the power of automation and AI. Together, Chris and Paul dig into:

• The mindset shift required to move from employee to entrepreneur and why risk is everywhere, not just in startups.
• How AI and automation are transforming not just big business, but creating unprecedented opportunities for small teams and solo founders.
• The importance of separating your personal identity from your business, embracing failure, and learning to “keep going” when things get tough.
• Why sales is the most underrated (and unavoidable) part of entrepreneurship, no matter your background.
• Actionable advice for aspiring founders: from validating your idea and building your network, to embracing the inevitability of setbacks.

Whether you’re already running your own business, dreaming of taking the plunge, or just curious about how AI is reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape, this episode is packed with real talk, practical wisdom, and inspiration to help you move forward with confidence.

Key Quotes:

• “The only thing you can really trust as an entrepreneur is what you’re going to go out and do.”
• “Risk exists everywhere your 9-to-5 is no safer than your own business.”
• “Do it with confidence. Don’t let closed doors stop you.”

Tune in for a conversation that’s honest, motivating, and full of insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

Listen now and get ready to take your next step at the end of the day, it’s all about believing in yourself.