Rejection was the Fuel for this Entrepreneur's Fire | Paul Hedrick, Tecovas - Unlocking Moves Ep 27

“A chip on a shoulder is a VERY powerful tool” Join us for Episode 27 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 our stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves dives into Paul Hedrick’s path -- including multiple rejections to founding and growing Tecovas, the hottest western brand in the US. From college admissions, to “friends and family” investors, and even an angry LinkedIn commentor, Paul has faced a lot of rejection and people questioning his decisions to leave a high-paying job to start a boot company. In the episode, Paul discusses turning inward to find his “Ikigai” or highest and best use, seeing opportunities where others saw certain failure, and even stepping aside as CEO. You won’t want to miss this introspective and engaging conversation! About Paul Hedrick – Paul is the founder and Executive Chairman of Tecovas, the first direct-to-consumer western brand, which has grown to be a market leader since its inception in 2015. 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.