EOS for a Better Business, Better Life Failures to Fortunes | Paul King | Ep 174
Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor on the Better Business Better Life podcast for an insightful conversation with Paul King, founder of YesVR and host of the Fail Wisdom podcast. Paul brings a unique perspective to our show, discussing his experience with a startup that, despite its challenges, remains poised for a potential comeback.
Discover Paul's commitment to sharing the valuable lessons learned from business setbacks. He'll delve into how understanding and embracing failure can be a powerful tool for growth and improvement. Additionally, Paul will share his experiences as a podcast host, exploring how storytelling can significantly impact our learning and recovery processes.
Whether you're an entrepreneur facing obstacles or simply interested in the lessons that come from adversity, this episode offers practical advice and real-life insights to help you navigate your journey.
Tune in now and learn from Paul King's experiences to harness the constructive power of failure in business and personal endeavors.
HOST'S DETAILS:
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►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner
►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/
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GUESTS DETAILS:
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► https://yesvr.com.au/
► Paul King - LinkedIn
Chapters:
0:00 - Failure as a learning opportunity with a passionate entrepreneur.
3:01 - Developing a VR platform for education with challenges and lessons learned.
8:11 - Sales strategies for early-stage startups, with emphasis on long sales cycles and the importance of investing in sales and marketing.
15:19 - Sales strategies, client relationships, and timing in business.
22:30 - Startup challenges in Australia, including funding and scaling.
27:46 - Entrepreneurship, investment, and startup challenges.
30:52 - Entrepreneurship, startup failures, and the importance of network and feedback.
34:53 - Common mistakes made by startup founders and the importance of maintaining mental health.
40:39 - Entrepreneurship, mentorship, and the importance of learning from failures.