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Ex-Founder Turned EOS Expert: "Selling My Business Made Me Miserable!" Why Money Doesn’t Buy Purpose, The Real Secret To Success & How To Enjoy The Journey - Neil Sweeney | EP 237
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In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Neil Harvey, an energetic entrepreneur with a passion for people, business, and personal growth, as we explore his unique journey from an ambitious young salesman to building and selling multiple successful businesses. Neil reveals the mindset shifts, pivotal moments, and lessons learned around purpose, business strategy, overcoming personal challenges, and reclaiming meaning after a major life-changing exit. Discover practical takeaways surrounding authentic leadership, rolling with change, and cultivating genuine connection for both personal and professional fulfillment.
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Video Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - Why Neil changed from his usual extravagant style
01:20 - Neil’s early ambitions and the drive to be his best
02:10 - Childhood entrepreneurship and learning about people
03:20 - The value of being a “people person” in sales
04:44 - The extroverted persona and using style as a “cloak”
07:17 - Personas and authenticity in business
08:43 - Neil on the layers beneath his outward personality
10:24 - Practical ways Neil shows he cares and connects
11:43 - Using video notes and authentic communication
12:02 - Neil’s early business and property career
13:27 - Learning from business owners and networking
15:14 - Failed business ideas and lessons learned
17:40 - Launching the first business: Securo
18:41 - Overcoming fear and making strategic sacrifices
20:17 - Remembering the early days and embracing hard work
23:01 - “Smoke and mirrors” and making a business look bigger
24:16 - Growth and the power of partnership in business
26:00 - The vision behind Securo and scaling with professionalism
27:38 - Personal development, networking, and the books that shaped Neil
29:40 - Planning for business exit and transition
32:31 - Letting go vs. dropping the business and building teams
33:15 - Starting a second business, Urban Life, and rapid scaling tips
35:44 - Simplifying and action-taking for rapid business growth
36:11 - Preparing for and managing through a successful exit
38:14 - The emotional crash after exit and loss of purpose
39:18 - Rediscovering purpose and helping others post-exit
41:50 - Advice for others preparing for a business sale
45:10 - The value of adventure and making time for presence
48:59 - Clarity breaks and the importance of pausing
51:10 - An introduction to EOS and why operational systems matter
54:24 - Personal development post-exit and a new North Star
58:34 - Practical leadership: caring for your people and teams
1:00:21 - Creating alignment and legacy beyond success
1:01:36 - Closing thoughts, gratitude, and next steps
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