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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2024 · 1H 6M

Top Entrepreneurs in Recovery: David J. Greer's Story of Sobriety and Success

from Sober Living Stories · host Jessica Stipanovic

Send us Fan MailMeet David J. Greer, a sober entrepreneurial coach who was adopted into an entrepreneurial family and developed a passion for technology early in life.  At 22, he joined a young software startup, and stayed for 20 years, becoming co-owner, while building the company into a global powerhouse. After selling out of that business, he and his wife took a break, commissioning a sailboat in the South of France and home-schooling their three children for two years while sailing 5,000 miles in the Mediterranean.  Winds of change can alter a person's course, and for David, it was this particular sabbatical that provided a new compass for his life.  Upon returning to shore, David reaches a turning point in his life, leading him to an unexpected meeting that redefined his path.  His sobriety story is an intimate exploration of the challenges that entrepreneurs may face when their pursuit and gain of big-time success meets the insidious grip of addiction.Today, David enjoys 14 years of continuous sobriety, which is why he focuses on helping entrepreneurs who struggle with alcoholism and/or addiction. From the cunning strategies he once employed to hide his drinking to the turning point that led him to his first 12-step meeting, David’s insights into overcoming alcoholism are as compelling as his success as a business professional. Moreover, his transformation has had a ripple effect, extending beyond personal growth to include the reconciliation with his biological family and the legacy he's building through coaching. Join us for an episode that affirms the strength of the human spirit and the power of connection in steering a path to fulfillment and success.David J. Greer is an entrepreneurial coach, author, and facilitator. Grab his free book here:  Book | Wind In You Sails | Coach David J. Greer (coachdjgreer.com). David specializes in coaching entrepreneurs challenged with alcoholism or addiction.  Click here for details on 1:1 coaching:  Facilitated Strategic Planning | Growing Your Business (coachdjgreer.com) He and his wife Karalee are committed to each other and their three children and reside in Vancouver, Canada.Support the showReal Women LIVE (formerly Sober Living Stories) Host Jessica Stipanovic is a writer, podcast host, and founder of the Female Entrepreneur Organization. New Episodes Delivered to Your Inbox → https://www.jessicastipanovic.com/newsletterFollow Real Women LIVE → https://www.facebook.com/realwomenpodcast/Your story matters.

Send us Fan Mail Meet David J. Greer, a sober entrepreneurial coach who was adopted into an entrepreneurial family and developed a passion for technology early in life. At 22, he joined a young software startup, and stayed for 20 years, becoming co-owner, while building the company into a global powerhouse. After selling out of that business, he and his wife took a break, commissioning a sailboat in the South of France and home-schooling their three children for two years while sailin...

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