Richard Turner (ZEN Energy & The Essential Entrepreneur) - how to start, scale and exit businesses

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Richard Turner, one of South Australia’s most pioneering business leaders and innovators. Richard is a serial entrepreneur who has founded successful companies across diverse industry sectors. From growing up the youngest of three brothers and working in the beef industry to starting and scaling nationally recognised clean energy business ZEN Energy, Richard explains what it takes to be an entrepreneur in Australia. Richard’s journey spans decades of disruption, reinvention, and growth. Along the way, he has been honoured with multiple accolades including Australian Entrepreneur of the Year (Cleantech), twice South Australian Entrepreneur of the Year, and awards for building some of the fastest-growing companies in Australia. His experience scaling businesses from idea to exit has made him a respected voice in leadership and innovation. In 2022, Richard distilled his years of business experience into his globally published book, The Essential Entrepreneur, a practical, no-nonsense guide on how to start, scale, and sell a successful business. Join us as Richard shares the pivotal stories behind his career, from the early challenges of launching ventures to steering companies through rapid growth. Whether you’re an aspiring founder or an experienced leader, this conversation is full of wisdom and inspiration.For listeners wanting to connect with Richard or sign-up to The Essential Entrepreneur mailing list: https://essentialentrepreneur.com/ Proudly brought to you by the HU Group: https://hugroup.com.au/ Producer: Kieran HookwayHosts: Jordon Tomopoulos and Brendan Hookway