Embracing Uncertainty

Mark Blackhurst is the Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Next, a website marketer based in the UK. In this episode, you will hear how Mark and his brother started the company as a hobby.

However, through Marks brothers understanding of Google and SEO, the company grew to $1.5 Million pounds in 14 months. It wasn't without stress though, listen as Mark describes the challenges he faced while hiring abroad and why it's essential to work with people that share your same passion.

Mark also discusses the importance of discovery, and how mature companies use it to create the right relationships.

Marks Website: https://digitalnext.co.uk/

Connect With Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markblackhurst/

Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveleclair/

Embracing Uncertainty: https://linktr.ee/embracinguncertainty

James Bobo is the CEO of Bobo Family Group, a 3rd generation real estate investing company. In this episode, James speaks fondly of his grandfather, who started the company through perseverance and determination.

James also has his own story of perseverance, he bought his first house at the age of 16 and started his own real estate business at the age of 19 before re-joining the company business before being fired.

After building success on his own, a tragedy forced James back into the family business and is now the CEO of the Bobo Family Group.

James Bobo: https://bobofamilygroup.com/

Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveleclair/

Embracing Uncertainty: https://linktr.ee/embracinguncertainty

Rafal Los is the Principal owner of Rabbit Seventy7 and host of the "Down The Security Rabbit Hole" Podcast. What makes Rafal unique is his length of time as a cloud security expert, but also his nearly 9-year career in podcasting.

We discuss:

• The everchanging need for enterprise cloud security
• How small organizations are facing a do or die moment with their IT security
• Why formal education is not important during the hiring process

We also discuss Rafals podcast which is set to release its 400th episode

Connect with Rafal: linkedin.com/in/rmlos

Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveleclair/

Embracing Uncertainty Links: https://linktr.ee/embracinguncertainty

Welcome to Embracing Uncertainty. I am your host Steve LeClair.

Everyone wants to live a life of significance. Most people would define this as providing for their loved ones. Through the choice of occupation and the accompanying lifestyle afforded, it provides homeostasis. The human brain was wired for security and comfort.

This explains why few people are willing to take risks required to launch a business, expand it and reach the upper echelon of their chosen market. The pathway to success is cluttered with obstacles and challenges that cause most people to turn away. The fear of failure and the unknown is so strong, homeostasis wins.

On each episode of Embracing Uncertainty, we answer the following three questions:

Why is it some business owners and entrepreneurs are able to face their fears, take risks and overcome failures while others stagnant or regress?

What was the triggering event in their company where they faced adversity and made tough decisions that forever changed the company's trajectory?

Lastly, what are lessons they have learned that can help other business owners and entrepreneurs?

Many of our listeners find they make an emotional connection with our guests. Our guests are often quite candid during these interviews and freely discuss what's most important to them such as their family and their core values. At times they will even go into tragic experiences that shaped them into the person before our eyes. You will also hear our guests discuss the key personnel and trusted advisors who have helped them along the way. At the end of the next 30 minutes, you will not only understand how our guest is living a life of significance, you will also know their steps for Embracing Uncertainty.