Join Richard Walsh and Sean Atkinson as they dive into Sean's entrepreneurial journey, exploring the essence of business models and overcoming challenges. Sean shares insights on leveraging customer feedback, adapting to market needs, and scaling strategies while maintaining core values. They discuss evolving business models, fostering customer loyalty, and handling negative feedback. The conversation covers transitioning from operator to owner with automation, delegation, and elimination. The episode wraps up with discussions on work-life balance, risk management, clarifying business goals, and the role of ego in business.

(0:00) Introduction of guest Sean Atkinson

(1:23) Transition from music industry to business advising

(2:55) Assessing entrepreneurs and their support systems

(5:20) Types of entrepreneurs and examples of innovation

(8:39) Importance of customer feedback loops

(13:22) Setting a strong foundation for business growth

(17:03) Managing shiny object syndrome and balancing new opportunities

(20:03) Importance of boundaries for business success

(23:22) Creating raving fans through customer feedback

(28:28) Transitioning from running to owning a business

(31:10) Avoiding burnout and maintaining balance

(34:03) Strategies to sustain growth: Automate, delegate, eliminate

(38:19) Vision, purpose, and mitigating risks

(41:44) Maintaining consistency and financial discipline

(45:33) Advice for new entrepreneurs and contact information

(47:20) The dangers of ego in business and final takeaways