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The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection

Lessons From a Founder That All Private Equity and Portfolio Executives Need to Hear With Allan Draper

Mar 26, 2024
Allan Draper, successful entrepreneur, discusses the value of delegation, hiring passionate individuals, and the challenges of letting go of control. He emphasizes the importance of finding leaders who share his vision and passion, advocating for transparency and vulnerability in leadership. Draper shares insights on building businesses, branding strategies, and giving back through entrepreneurial support.
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Quick takeaways

  • Delegating tasks and hiring passionate individuals are key for business growth and success in private equity.
  • Replacing oneself with dedicated team members who share the company's vision is crucial for scalability and brand building in entrepreneurship.

Deep dives

Alan's Diverse Business Portfolio and Philosophy

Alan Draper, founder of Proof Pest Control and numerous other businesses, shares his philosophy of helping others build their businesses and wealth through short term sacrifices. Starting with a pest control company, Alan now owns 29 businesses, a dozen of which are related to pest control. He emphasizes the importance of delegating tasks and following the principle that tasks done 80% by someone else are better than doing them 100% by oneself.

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