On this week’s episode, James White is joined by his long-time friend, David Harris, who is an investor and the executive chairman at One Big Circle.

They discuss David’s career, which started in sales, and pivoted after he decided to take a risk and launch an IT Consultancy and Software Engineering firm, Purple Secure Systems, with business partner, Jez Williams.

James and David deep dive into the 10+ years he spent pouring into Purple Secure Systems, which touches on business expansion, adaptation and staying motivated while finding footing in what started as a service to a niche market.

Connect with David Harris via LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/david-harris-0ba569

https://onebigcircle.co.uk/

Key Takeaways:

• Finding what motivates a person to work.
• The role of hard work in founding a business.
• Treating every opportunity as a learning experience.
• Developing strong work ethics, being willing to make sacrifices, being flexible, and staying resilient during ups and downs.
• Creating the right work culture for your teams.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:44 Early Career and David’s Work Ethics

20:01 Launching Purple Secure Systems

31:32 The Expansion of Purple Secure Systems

40:50 Departure from Purple Secure Systems

46:00 David’s journey as an Investor

52:25 Advice for Business Owners

54:23 Conclusion

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