Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Christian Brim, who shares his early career insights and the impact of a family business breakup on his career choices. Christian discusses starting his own business after Deloitte, focusing on creative industries, and highlights the top financial mistakes made by business owners. They delve into essential business lessons on finance and client identification, as well as the importance of finding the perfect client and the role of mentors. Christian offers a broader definition of entrepreneurial success and navigates the complexities of family business partnerships.

(0:00) Introduction to Christian Brim and early career insights

(2:41) Impact of family business breakup on career choices

(4:34) Starting a business after Deloitte and focusing on creative industries

(7:35) Top financial mistakes by business owners

(10:51) Business lessons on finance and client identification

(18:09) Finding the perfect client and the role of mentors

(27:52) Broader definitions of entrepreneurial success

(35:30) Navigating family business partnerships

(37:26) Discovering and collaborating with Christian Brim

(39:43) "Profit First For Creatives" book and Core Group overview

(41:02) Closing remarks and gratitude