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