The Lessons I've Learned from Starting a Business

In this solo episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric is sharing what it’s like to start and run your own consulting business. Eric has been in learning and development his entire career, which began in 1992. In 1999, he began to focus on management development, and it became his passion.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Why a move to Seattle in 2020 led to starting a management development consulting firm and how losing an anchor client took him to the next level.
2. The steps Eric took to get his business started and why he hired people to handle specific areas of the business.
3. Why impulsiveness can lead to bad decisions and how frugality can benefit you.
4. Make an “I hate this” list and find creative ways to address those tasks.
5. How asking for feedback can help improve your business and the importance of playing the long game.
6. The reason you should love your office space.

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