Ep. 50 | Your Career Isn’t Linear. It’s a Playground - Ryan Covert
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In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down with serial entrepreneur and investor Ryan Covert to unpack what it really takes to build a modern business, and a modern life. From launching Tidewater, a next-gen private club in Charleston, to exiting multiple companies, Ryan shares raw insights on vision, team building, operational clarity, and personal growth. The conversation covers the evolving definition of success, the balance between strategy and execution, knowing your entrepreneurial type, and how to build businesses that align with your lifestyle. Whether you're starting from scratch or scaling with intention, this one’s packed with real-world advice and mindset shifts that matter.
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Chapters
1. Ep. 50 | Your Career Isn’t Linear. It’s a Playground - Ryan Covert (00:00:00)
2. Why Charleston Needed a New Kind of Club (00:02:10)
3. Building Tidewater: From Idea to Execution (00:06:15)
4. Health, Community & Experience: A Modern Social Hub (00:09:30)
5. The Power of Events: 150 Ways to Connect (00:12:20)
6. First Hustle at 11: Lawn Mowing on Rollerblades (00:15:05)
7. Lessons from Youth Sports and the Bar Business (00:18:00)
8. What Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About College (00:21:00)
9. Learning to Learn: The Real ROI of Education (00:25:10)
10. Finding Your Path Through Trial, Error, and Self-Awareness (00:29:00)
11. Turning 40, Reinvention, and Embracing Change (00:33:10)
12. Personality Types and Building the Right Team (00:38:20)
13. Visionaries, Operators & Glue: Building with Balance (00:44:00)
14. Conflict in Business: Task vs Relationship (00:51:15)
15. Final Takeaways on Clarity, Execution & Growth (00:58:00)
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