The Impact On Mental Health of Selling An Agency with James Routledge

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The Exit Plan: Mergers and Acquisitions for Creative Entrepreneurs

Barnaby Cook

70 episodes

3 months ago

The Exit Plan is for business owners that are interested in learning more about how to sell their business. Each episode Barnaby Cook interviews someone who has bought or sold a business - either a creative agency, or a production company. The conversation gets under the skin of why they wanted to sell, or were looking to acquire, how the deal was structured, how they agreed upon a valuation and what lessons they learnt along the way.

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The Impact On Mental Health of Selling An Agency with James Routledge

The Exit Plan: Mergers and Acquisitions for Creative Entrepreneurs

42 minutes

7 months ago

The Impact On Mental Health of Selling An Agency with James Routledge

summary

In this conversation, James Routledge shares his journey as an entrepreneur, focusing on his experiences with Sanctus, a mental health business. He discusses the challenges of navigating failure, the complexities of business growth and investment, and the emotional journey of selling his company. James reflects on the impact of his identity as a founder and the lessons learned through his experiences, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of himself and his future aspirations.

takeaways

James started Sanctus to address mental health in the workplace.
He experienced significant personal growth through his entrepreneurial journey.
Failure is a part of the learning process in entrepreneurship.
James felt a strong connection between his identity and his business.
The transition from founder to board member was challenging for him.
He learned the importance of knowing what he wanted in business negotiations.
James struggled with feelings of embarrassment after his first business failed.
The sale of Sanctus was not something he initially considered.
He found it difficult to let go of his past as a founder.
James is now exploring new opportunities with a more stable personal life.

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