Summary
In this episode of Founders with Nick, Joey Speed, a seven-time founder, shares his journey from a supportive childhood to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.
He discusses his early influences, the lessons learned from his first business failures, and the transition into the recruitment industry. Joey emphasises the importance of mentorship in sales and the unique challenges faced in recruitment.
He also reflects on his transformative experience living in Colombia and his current ventures, including a new SaaS business aimed at helping entrepreneurs.
The conversation concludes with insights on the future of AI and its impact on human interaction.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:36 Childhood Influences and Family Dynamics
03:27 University Experience and Early Entrepreneurship
06:28 First Business Venture and Lessons Learned
09:30 Transition to Recruitment and Sales Insights
12:26 Mentorship and Personal Growth
15:13 Building Trust in Sales
18:32 Quitting the Job and Starting a Business
21:30 Respect Among Entrepreneurs
23:40 The Slimy Side of Recruitment
27:53 Incentives and Their Impact on Recruitment
29:40 Rapid Growth and Market Timing
32:19 Burnout and Mental Health Awareness
36:24 Discovering Colombia: A New Chapter
39:56 Building a New Future: Entrepreneurial Ventures
