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- I Have Found Myself Again: Rochelle Gilburn Interview
Entrepreneur, property investor and developer Rochelle Gillburn joins the podcast today to discuss how she went from working 9-5 to owning her own business and becoming financially free. Together they discuss how being your own boss gives you flexibility, how difficult lessons learned are valuable to taking your business into a new direction and why being visible is important to the success of your business.
Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Setting up your own business can give you the flexibility to work whenever you want. If you want to work in the evenings or early mornings then that is doable. You also have the ability to fit in leisure activities and are able to spend time with family and friends.
- Having your own business means that you are in control of your own time. Things that you had stopped doing because family commitments or 9-5 working hours got in the way, you are able to pick back up again. You may find you have a very busy and full life but being your own boss is more fulfilling than going out to work in a job that you do not enjoy.
- If you are starting out in business, you may make some mistakes such as hiring the wrong contractors and being taken for granted. These are not failures, learn from your mistakes and look towards the future and see how you can make things work for you. You have the ability to now employ people that you trust and who are working solely for you and who are not likely to let you down.
- Really good advice when starting a company is to ‘be visible’. If you are not visible you may not have the opportunity to network, meet investors or have the opportunities you now have. Tell people about yourself and let them know who you are. Continuously show up and people will remember you and begin to trust you.
BEST MOMENTS
“I have found myself again.”
“It is the start of a new venture.”
“I enjoy building my brand and profile and inspiring other people.”
“That definitely did change my life.”
ABOUT THE GUEST
Rochelle Gilburn: “Hi, I’m Rochelle Gilburn, the managing director of Gilburn Property Group. I offer a service that is personal to you. I enjoy getting to know my clients and building long term relationships. Supported by a strong team of industry experts, I will make your money work for you.I love to hear how investing in property has changed clients' quality of life, giving them more freedom to do the things they love.”
Website: https://gilburninvestmentgroup.com
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-gilburn
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly A dyslexic businessman who left school just before his 16th birthday. Barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers in every exam). Written off like most kids who struggled at school and being told by his woodwork teacher he “was nothing and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award winning company in the construction industry . A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way. Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
31 min - If You Don’t Have A Plan, You Are Just Dreaming
Join John Paul in this brand new episode of Why I Do It to discover just how vital having a plan is for you and your business. John Paul discusses the importance of taking time out to work on your business, rather than just in it, why you should always ensure you have a detailed plan written to ensure your business is going in the right direction and how to take action.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- If you are finding it difficult to get things done, tell yourself that today you are going to focus on working on your business. Don’t do any kind of installation, sit in the office and spend the day working on your business.
- Often, you will find yourself sat down ready to work on your business and you will find yourself wasting hours and procrastinating continuously. The reason for this is that you do not have a plan. You know you want to take action but you have no plan in place to implement.
- You need to plan things in detail to help you grow your business and reach your achievements. Perhaps you can sit down and create a new plan with better direction than your previous one, if you had one.
- Once you have created a plan, you need to make sure you put your plan into action. If you do not have a plan, then you are just dreaming.
BEST MOMENTS
“Before you know it, you have not done any work.”
“You know you want to do better.”
“A lot of people don’t have a plan and they don't take action when they make it.”
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly A dyslexic businessman who left school just before his 16th birthday. Barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers in every exam). Written off like most kids who struggled at school and being told by his woodwork teacher he “was nothing and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award winning company in the construction industry . A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way. Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
5 min - A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Dream
This week, John Paul talks about the importance of planning, and how by doing so, you can make sure you're not just dreaming of success, but achieving it!
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- It's all very well in having an idea, but without effective planning and careful strategising in your business, down to the smallest detail, you'll never grow, scale and hit those goals.
- When you gain clarity of direction, you'll find you're more productive, less stressed, and that your growth will ignite.
BEST MOMENTS
'I turned round the business in a big way!'
'It's so important to have that plan!'
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
5 min - Do Not Compare Apples And Pears
This week, John Paul talks about why everyone is different, and why we should never hold ourselves up against others when the differences can be so stark.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Comparing two people with two very different skill sets is pointless, as the comparison is fruitless. It's like comparing an apple to a pear and asking which is better.
- We're all at different places in our business journey. just concentrate on what you're doing, and stop looking over at the other person.
BEST MOMENTS
'I used to compare myself to other people in the business world'
'Don't compare your chapter 12 to someone else's chapter 20'
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
8 min - Superstars Not Flop-Stars
This week, John Paul talks about striking the right balance between work and life, and why surrounding yourself with the right teams can make sure you’re a superstar, and not a flop-star!
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- We are better able to manage our work/life balance if we make sure we have the best teams around us.
- We are paying people 100% because we want 100% in effort in return. It’s not unfair to expect this.
BEST MOMENTS
‘I have rock stars, legends, superheroes, doing the jobs for me that I’m not very good at’
‘Cool… I’ll pay you 70% of your wages then…’
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
9 min - Stop Thinking You Need To Work All Day And All Night
This week, John Paul discusses the important topic of the work/life balance, and why sometimes it’s okay to give yourself a break so that you can reconnect with the things that matter.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Learning to realign with the world begins with mind-set. Look at your life and decide if you are happy. If not, you may need to make a change.
- Organisation is the first step towards keeping that balance between life and work at a more healthy and manageable level.
- Remember that you can leverage the tasks that take you away from the things that matter. It may cost money, but time is far more valuable.
BEST MOMENTS
'Is life just business for you?’
‘Organise yourself better!’
‘If you plan your day, you’ll get more done’
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
9 min - How To Adapt In Business - with Andy Dunlop
John Paul talks to his close friend and fellow entrepreneur, Andy Dunlop, who pivoted quickly in the wake of the pandemic, and switched lanes in business in order to survive and thrive. In this episode, Andy tells you how he did it.
Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The lockdown devastated the events sector, and required creative thinking in order to see to it that events could still be attended virtually.
- Although investment has been needed, this has all gone into building a robust system that can work well and serve events in the future.
- The lockdown has demonstrated the value of having multiple streams of income, and why diversifying your revenue streams is crucial.
BEST MOMENTS
'Very quickly I had to find ways to segue what we do'
'We've given ourselves something to look forward to'
'You've taken a negative situation and you've turned that round'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Andy Dunlop LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/atdunlop?originalSubdomain=uk
Big Hand Events - https://www.bighandevents.com/blog
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
30 min - Integrity: Don't Overpromise And Under-deliver
This week, John Paul talks about the value of integrity, and why overpromising and under-delivering on those promises can be so harmful to your reputation.
Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- We only get so many chances at trust when it comes to business relationships. If we harm our credibility too often, we will annoy people and ruin our reputation.
- People don't mind waiting a little longer, or paying a little more in order to get a job done properly. Trust is far more important than you may believe.
BEST MOMENTS
'This can ruin your reputation. This can make so difficult for you'
'Underpromise, overdeliver. Everyone's happy and your reputation will be intact'
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
8 min - Wealth Thermostat
This week, John Paul talks about the wealth thermostat - the way in which you control your wealth and your spending.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A thermostat in your house controls your heat when it reaches a certain temperature. Your wealth thermostat works in a similar way.
- A thermostat in ourselves is about belief - it's about that sense of control and awareness that allows us to move forward.
- We must push through the limiting beliefs that hold us back. We're capable of much more.
BEST MOMENTS
'It's about what you think you can achieve'
'If I'd understood my wealth thermostat better, I'd have used that money to grow more'
'It's about believing that you have a worth'
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
11 min - From One Entrepreneur To Another - A Conversation With Nick
This week, John Paul talks to one of his biggest inspirations, Nick Cohen, a fellow entrepreneur who, like John Paul, built a business from the ground up.
Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Entrepreneurs feel the need to better themselves from an early age, and will do whatever it takes to get there. This is why their early business life is usually so varied when it comes to jobs.
- Consistency breeds reliability. If we also make sure that the work we do is to our best ability, then customers will tell others.
- If we respect others, then they in turn will respect us. When a customer offers us their business, it is because they have chosen us for their trust.
- In business we need to follow our guts and go with our instinct. Sometimes our subconscious is trying to steer us towards decisions based on things we may not consciously remember.
BEST MOMENTS
'I really wanted to get out there into the world'
'I built up a reputation by the age of 15 or 16'
'I've gained respect through giving it'
'Going with your gut - it's always been a common factor'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Nick Cohen Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickcohen6
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
48 min
About Why I Do It? Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Why I do it?
is a 'straight-to-the-point' podcast, covering everything I have learnt in business (mostly the hard way!).
My intention is helping others not to make the same mistakes, learn from my learning and join in on the discussion! Be sure to check out the shownotes for more information and reach out to me, the host, John Paul for your comments, suggestions and guest invitations!