A Little Secret About Entrepreneurs? We All Take Risks and We've All Failed | Unlocking Moves: Overcoming Adversity Montage, Ep. 24 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 10, 2024 · 11 MIN

A Little Secret About Entrepreneurs? We All Take Risks and We've All Failed | Unlocking Moves: Overcoming Adversity Montage, Ep. 24

from Unlocking Moves · host Kurt Wilkin

"The winners in life aren't the ones who never fail - they're the ones who never quit" - Edwin Louis Cole What do almost all successful people have in common? They've all experienced some extreme LOWS at some point in their career -- most have failed MANY times. There are tons of business books and podcasts out there that highlight the rainbows and sunshine part of success. "You can get rich AND work three hours a week from the beach! AND have tons of sex!!!!" But the truth is there's no "easy button". If you want to build a successful business - you're gonna get knocked to the mat a bit. It's not about how you fall (or even how many times you fall!) - it's about what you do next. Do you wither and quit? Or get inspired to make it happen? Join us for Episode 24 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features some hard-hitting stories about entrepreneurs who have faced some serious adversity in their careers - but also in their personal lives. Join us for stories from Scott Leese, Gareth Gallagher, Brian Moran, and LaQuita Cleare, who have all faced and overcome challenges in their lives and careers. About Kurt Wilkin – Kurt is a connector - of dots, ideas, and people. For the past 30 years, he has advised high-growth companies, starting his career with Ernst & Young, and today in his roles as co-founder of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital. He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their companies.

"The winners in life aren't the ones who never fail - they're the ones who never quit" - Edwin Louis Cole What do almost all successful people have in common? They've all experienced some extreme LOWS at some point in their career -- most have failed MANY times. There are tons of business books and podcasts out there that highlight the rainbows and sunshine part of success. "You can get rich AND work three hours a week from the beach! AND have tons of sex!!!!" But the truth is there's no "easy button". If you want to build a successful business - you're gonna get knocked to the mat a bit. It's not about how you fall (or even how many times you fall!) - it's about what you do next. Do you wither and quit? Or get inspired to make it happen? Join us for Episode 24 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features some hard-hitting stories about entrepreneurs who have faced some serious adversity in their careers - but also in their personal lives. Join us for stories from Scott Leese, Gareth Gallagher, Brian Moran, and LaQuita Cleare, who have all faced and overcome challenges in their lives and careers. About Kurt Wilkin – Kurt is a connector - of dots, ideas, and people. For the past 30 years, he has advised high-growth companies, starting his career with Ernst & Young, and today in his roles as co-founder of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital. He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their companies.

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"The winners in life aren't the ones who never fail - they're the ones who never quit" - Edwin Louis Cole What do almost all successful people have in common? They've all experienced some extreme LOWS at some point in their career -- most have...

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