Chris O'Connell is a recruitment industry leader, entrepreneur, and advisor who built a £20 million business, only to lose it all and start again. His story is one of resilience, transformation, and adversity.
Chris opens up about his journey from childhood trauma to building a successful recruitment business, navigating personal and professional setbacks, and ultimately rebuilding his life and career with a newfound sense of purpose.
You'll learn...
- How to overcome adversity and build resilience - The challenges of scaling a business to £20 million - How to rebound from major financial and personal setbacks - Why authenticity and vulnerability are key - Actionable steps for starting a business
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Timestamps:
00:44 - Chris’s childhood and its impact on his drive 03:42 - From top recruiter to business owner 05:37 - First steps in starting a recruitment business 07:46 - Landing the first big deal and scaling quickly 09:49 - Building a £20 million business and taking risks 12:45 - How trauma fueled his success and challenges 18:36 - Losing the business and starting over 23:50 - The mental toll of rebuilding from scratch 30:02 - Advice for new entrepreneurs: Just start 43:36 - What’s next for Chris: TED Talks and investments
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