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[EP 258] Podcast Replay: Going From Zero to Small Business Hero with Mike Davis

July 07, 2023

This week, we bring you a Podcast Replay, one of the best episodes from our archives. In this week's replay, we present Episode 193: Going From Zero to Small Business Hero, Part 1 of our three-part series.


We revisit our discussion with business owner, Mike Davis, an electrical engineer. He shares his learnings, challenges and moments of triumph from 41 years growing, buying and selling businesses. Joanna and Mike chat through his business journey, the reality of starting again and navigating- dual roles as a business owner and family man. He shares insights from his growth as a business owner from having just 1 single employee to building a business up to 50 employees and winning the Australian Telstra Small Business of the Year award.


Mike emphasises the significance of establishing a well-defined leadership and management structure, the decision-making around and the impact of taking on shareholders. Mike also shares the consequences that can arise from neglecting a shareholder's agreement and provides a comprehensive overview of the exit process.


Tune in to this enlightening episode as we unlock Mike's extraordinary business journey. This episode was part one of a three-part series - here’s the link to parts two and three for you to check out next. Link to part 2, Link to part 3.


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Relevant Episodes


[EP 193] Going From Zero to Small Business Hero part 1


[EP 194] Going From Zero to Small Business Hero part 2


[EP 195] Going From Zero to Small Business Hero part 3


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