In this episode of The One Podcast, a conversation is featured with Mick McKeown, a "recovering bureaucrat" turned entrepreneur, who now assists small and medium businesses in land government contracts.
Mick shares his experiences transitioning from a career in government to entrepreneurship, explaining the process he follows to help businesses enter the government space.
He highlights the importance of understanding the system, maintaining momentum and being flexible.
Mick also shares his methodology for cold emailing and relationship building for business growth. He concludes by urging potential entrepreneurs to not to wait for 'the perfect time' and encourages businesses to explore the business-to-government (B2G) arena for new revenue streams.
We also discuss the impact of a family business/entrepreneurial family members in getting started.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:47 Transition from Government to Entrepreneurship
04:28 The Birth of Panovia
05:06 The Initial Stages of Business Planning
05:45 The Importance of Market Response
13:07 The Art of Cold Emailing
16:02 The Future of the Business
17:08 The Challenges and Learnings of Entrepreneurship
19:09 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
29:27 Conclusion and Contact Information
Guest Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mick-mckeown
Pennovia.com
