Ever wanted to completely change your career direction?  Or maybe you have a hobby which you would love to turn into an actual business?

Well, that’s what happened to Richard Cooper, who founded the artisan knife making business, Dog Boy Knives.  What he produces has to be seen to be believed (check out the photos on my website) – these amazing chef and other knives are handcrafted into practical works of art (with some made of 80 layers of Damascus Steel, which was used in sword making centuries ago).  They’re used by chefs around the world (you might even find a few in Michelin starred restaurant kitchens).

Richard and I talk about:

• How he left a good-paying job to start a passion business (something that resonates with my own story)
• The Importance of Mentors
• The pursuit of quality means that what you made 2 years ago isn’t likely to be something you’re happy with today
• How Family & friends are often the 1st customers of a new start-up

If you want to find out more about Dog Boy Knives, head to our website www.theselfmadetheory.com/podcast where we have some very cool photos, plus all the ways you can engage with Richard.

Until next time….keep INNOVATING, OVERCOMING and PROSPERING

CONTACT DETAILS for Richard & Dog Boy Knives

Web:

https://www.dogboyknives.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/dogboyknives/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/dogboyknives

Need help in your business?

If you’re an entrepreneur, or business leader, and are faced with challenges in your startup, scale up or established business that you’re not sure how to solve for, then contact us to discuss how our Executive Coaching / Advisory practice can help you.  Email us at coach@theselfmadetheory.com

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Dr Sam Costello; co-founded BiomeBank (it’s a poo bank, used to treat various diseases – it’s not a gross story, it’s actually quite amazing).

You will learn about the incredible medical benefits of this treatment, the importance of having a healthy microbiome, and how Dr. Costello came to start his business, BiomeBank.

Whether you're a listener who wants to get involved in this research (ie donate!), a person who wants to learn more about the health benefits of a healthy microbiome, or just interested in starting and running a business, listen on your favourite podcast app or click below:

www.theselfmadetheory.com/podcast

Until next time….keep INNOVATING, OVERCOMING and PROSPERING

CONTACT DETAILS

Web:

https://biomebank.org/home/

Donate:

https://biomebank.org/support-us

Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/company/biomebank/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-costello-0618671a1/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/BankBiome 

https://twitter.com/bresch23

Email:

admin@biomebank.org

NEED HELP WITH YOUR BUSINESS?

If you’re an entrepreneur, or business leader, and are faced with challenges in your startup, scale up or established business that you’re not sure how to solve for, then contact us to discuss how our Executive Coaching / Advisory practice can help you.  Email us on coach@theselfmadetheory.com

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This episode will inspire you to take a step back, reflect on your work or business, and think of innovative ways to disrupt the traditional, perhaps broken, business model you are working in.

I interview Mellissa Larkin, Founder and Managing Director of legal firm Peripheral Blue.

In this episode, she talks about disrupting the traditional, Partner-centric legal firm model.   Her vision is wonderful – focused not on how her firm is going to bill the next 6-minute increment, but by being laser focussed on her client’s perspective and on the wellbeing of her staff.  A real challenge to all the traditional legal firms around the world.

Thank you for listening to this episode. Don’t just click onto your next podcast, head over to my website (www.theselfmadetheory.com/podcast) to subscribe to know what’s latest!

Until next time….keep INNOVATING, OVERCOMING and PROSPERING

CONTACT DETAILS

Web:

www.peripheralblue.com.au

Linkedin:

www.linkedin.com/in/mellissalarkin

www.linkedin.com/company/peripheral-blue

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/PeripheralBlue

NEED HELP WITH YOUR BUSINESS?

If you’re an entrepreneur, or business leader, and are faced with challenges in your startup, scale up, or established business that you’re not sure how to solve, then contact us to discuss how our Executive Coaching / Advisory practice can help you.  Email us at coach@theselfmadetheory.com

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