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Success, Setbacks, and Second Chances: Brian Keegan on Scaling Big and Exiting with Purpose #87
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In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast Brian Keegan shares his entrepreneurial journey, after experiencing significant setbacks.
Brian highlights the importance of mentorship, the challenges faced during business growth, and the significance of planning for a business exit. He also discusses his current work in helping other entrepreneurs plan their exits and find purpose post-sale. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes, practical advice, and insights aimed at entrepreneurs at various stages of their business journey.
00:00 Welcome to the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast
00:23 Brian Keegan's Early Life and Family Business
01:30 Challenges and Setbacks in Business
02:12 Entering the Insurance and IT Industry
04:00 Founding 360: The One-Stop Shop
04:25 The Rise and Fall of 360
06:41 Rebuilding After the Downfall
08:03 Mentorship and Learning from Mistakes
15:29 The Importance of Good Counsel
19:45 The Road to Recovery and Success
24:22 Life Lessons and Moving Forward
30:11 Returning to Ireland and Family Life
32:22 Revisiting London and Old Classmates
32:42 Life After Business Exit
33:51 The Importance of Planning Your Exit
35:26 Challenges and Strategies in Selling a Business
36:34 Entering the Exit Planning Space
38:25 Acquisition Entrepreneurship
40:35 Creating a Saleable Business
43:23 The Value of Entrepreneurial Support
46:29 The Importance of Purpose Post-Exit
54:09 Encouraging the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
58:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.
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https://www.theonehourceo.com/home-page1732573631830
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