EPISODE · Jul 24, 2023 · 28 MIN
Fired twice by same guy? Start an Entrepreneurial Journey! | Brian Moran, Small Business Edge, Unlocking Moves Ep. 11
from Unlocking Moves · host Kurt Wilkin
How did Brian Moran make “chicken salad out of chicken sh*t”? Join us for Episode 11 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 stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Brian about the roller coaster ride of entrepreneurship and how the lowest lows and lead to the highest of highs. Brian candidly discusses how being laid off twice by the same person led him to start his own business, and then how declaring bankruptcy – which seemed like the ultimate failure at the time – led him to where he is today. ----------- Learn more about HireBetter https://www.HireBetter.com Follow HireBetter on LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2S9sigx ----------- About Brian Moran Brian Moran is the Founder and CEO of Small Business Edge, which provides advice and insights to guide small business owners and startup businesses in uncertain times. Prior to rejoining the world of entrepreneurship, Brian was the Executive Director of Sales Development at the Wall Street Journal where he oversaw the sales development and marketing programs for the financial and small business categories among the many Journal brands. From 2002-2010, Brian was President of Veracle Media and Moran Media Group. About Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin 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 and visionary of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital. He is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their companies. ----------- #UnlockingMoves #HireBetter
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How did Brian Moran make “chicken salad out of chicken sh*t”? Join us for Episode 11 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 stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Brian about the roller coaster ride of entrepreneurship and how the lowest lows and lead to the highest of highs. Brian candidly discusses how being laid off twice by the same person led him to start his own business, and then how declaring bankruptcy – which seemed like the ultimate failure at the time – led him to where he is today. ----------- Learn more about HireBetter https://www.HireBetter.com Follow HireBetter on LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2S9sigx ----------- About Brian Moran Brian Moran is the Founder and CEO of Small Business Edge, which provides advice and insights to guide small business owners and startup businesses in uncertain times. Prior to rejoining the world of entrepreneurship, Brian was the Executive Director of Sales Development at the Wall Street Journal where he oversaw the sales development and marketing programs for the financial and small business categories among the many Journal brands. From 2002-2010, Brian was President of Veracle Media and Moran Media Group. About Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin 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 and visionary of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital. He is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their companies. ----------- #UnlockingMoves #HireBetter
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