The High Performance Podcast

E140 - Sunil Patel: The true cost of building a business worth millions.

Aug 29, 2022

In this conversation, Sunil Patel, Co-founder and CEO of award-winning production company Whisper, discusses the intense journey of entrepreneurship. He candidly shares the emotional toll of obsession in balancing work and personal life. Emphasizing teamwork and respect, Sunil reflects on Whisper's growth amidst challenges like the pandemic. He also highlights the importance of inclusivity in his company culture and the transformational power of resilience. His insights offer a unique perspective on building a thriving business that values diversity.

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Intro

2min

The Grit and Glory of Entrepreneurship

4min

The Journey of Becoming Whisper

23min

Navigating Challenges in TV Production

30min

The Path to Personal and Professional Growth

9min

Navigating Crisis: A Parent's Journey

6min

Embracing High Performance and the Power of Nerves

2min

Spreading the Word on High Performance

2min

This week on The High Performance Podcast, we speak to Sunil Patel, the Co-founder and CEO of Whisper, an award winning production company to Sunil created with High Performance host Jake Humphrey.

In this episode Sunil openly shares with us the highs and lows of being obsessed with your work and how this can impact your private life. He also goes into depth on how teamwork is at the heart of every decision he makes, and the importance of treating people with respect no matter what level you are operating at.

With almost 300 staff, Whisper has grown organically to a turnover of tens of millions having produced Formula One, International Cricket, The Paralympics and Women’s Euros 2022.

They have been named as one of the fastest growing production companies in Europe and Sunil has been named as a top 20 Indie Influencer 2019 by Broadcast Magazine and is a BAFTA-winning producer.

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