Sometimes you need to fire your entire management team…including yourself.

Meet the man who successfully stepped out of his ownbusiness.  Going from working long hoursevery week to becoming the “1-Hour CEO” by completely rebuilding his management team.

Paul Ryan is the CEO of Temple and EDL, an 8-figure datacommunications and electrical distribution business he started with his fatherover 40 years ago.

Today, Paul helps entrepreneurs work on themselves — what he calls “The Inner Entrepreneur.” He teaches business owners how to step back from day-to-day operations, build a strong leadership team, and refocus on what truly matters — so they can create both a better business and a more fulfilled life.

Paul is also a fellow podcaster. His podcast, The InnerEntrepreneur, has over 20,000 subscribers.

This episode is packed with perspective shifts onleadership, culture, and how to build a great business while being fulfilled in life.

Show notes

• Overview of Paul’s Business Ventures
• Early Years and Growth of Temple and EDL
• The Decision to Fire Himself and 4 out of 5 ofhis management team
• Building a Strong Management Team
• Cultural Fit and Hiring Practices
• Addressing Bad Behaviour and Culture in Business
• His current role being the 1-hour CEO
• The Importance of Fulfilment
• Understanding Unique Personal Drivers
• How Paul helps other CEO’s step away and becomefulfilled
• Investment Strategies for a Fulfilled Life
• Becoming a podcaster
• The Role of Meditation in Daily Life

Links & resources:

Temple Connectivity: https://www.temple.ie/

EDL: http://edl.ie/

Follow Paul on Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

Follow Paul on Twitter: https://x.com/paulryanwrites

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