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This is the entrepreneurial education I wish I’d had. A few years ago, I thought I'd made it as a Founder. My app was topping the charts, I was winning awards, having drinks with the Queen at Buckingham Palace (she laughed at one of my gags, sure), but as my business started to fail, I realised I had so much more to learn. The trouble was I found most business chat too stuffy, surface level or braggy so I started Secret Leaders to get behind the mask of entrepreneurship. I speak with the best Founders and business experts to learn how great companies are built - especially the things that normally get left out, like their mistakes. We cover the most important stuff, from fundraising to hiring, habits to mindset, so you can learn how to build a successful business. And no, you don’t need to get into an ice bath at 5am either...
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    • 4.5 • 274 Ratings

This is the entrepreneurial education I wish I’d had. A few years ago, I thought I'd made it as a Founder. My app was topping the charts, I was winning awards, having drinks with the Queen at Buckingham Palace (she laughed at one of my gags, sure), but as my business started to fail, I realised I had so much more to learn. The trouble was I found most business chat too stuffy, surface level or braggy so I started Secret Leaders to get behind the mask of entrepreneurship. I speak with the best Founders and business experts to learn how great companies are built - especially the things that normally get left out, like their mistakes. We cover the most important stuff, from fundraising to hiring, habits to mindset, so you can learn how to build a successful business. And no, you don’t need to get into an ice bath at 5am either...
https://www.instagram.com/danmurrayserter
https://twitter.com/danmurrayserter
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/danmurrayserter
Contact: hello@secretleaders.com

    My Favourite Failure: We built something our customers said they wanted- Jessica Dante

    My Favourite Failure: We built something our customers said they wanted- Jessica Dante

    Jess Dante, the Founder of Love London, shares her company's cautionary tale of attempting to launch a new product based on customer demand. Despite months of hard work and a compelling marketing push, the much-anticipated launch fell flat, leaving them with a mere single booking in the first 24 hours. What went wrong?

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    What we get wrong about productivity

    What we get wrong about productivity

    What if the secret to getting more done, is having more fun?
    In this episode we speak with Ali Abdaal - YouTuber, doctor, author and Founder who has built a business around his own personal brand. Ali shares his approach to being more productive by simply making work feel like play.
    Ali explains the science behind why we're more motivated when something feels like a game rather than a chore. He provides practical tips for turning boring tasks into engaging challenges by reframing them with an element of fun. From optimising habits to delegating effectively, Ali covers strategies to inject more enjoyment into your daily grind.
    Whether you're an entrepreneur hitting a career milestone or just looking to get more done without burning out, Ali's perspective offers a refreshing way to tackle your responsibilities with more energy and less stress.
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    My Favourite Failure: It should’ve been a slam dunk - Andrew Wordsworth

    My Favourite Failure: It should’ve been a slam dunk - Andrew Wordsworth

    Andrew Wordsworth is the Managing Partner of Sustainable Ventures, an investment fund which has developed Europe's largest cluster of sustainability startups. But the first venture he backed (and was the Chairman of) was a disaster - and what’s strange is it had all the ingredients to be a mega business...
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    How to find the right Co-Founder & idea in 90 days | Entrepreneur First’s Alice Bentinck

    How to find the right Co-Founder & idea in 90 days | Entrepreneur First’s Alice Bentinck

    Finding the ideal Co-Founder is one of the most critical decisions a Founder will make.
    In this episode, Alice Bentinck, CEO and Co-Founder of Entrepreneur First, shares how to create world class productive partnerships and finding your market edge. With over a decade of experience building entrepreneurial teams that have created businesses worth billions, Alice has seen what it really takes to get a business of the ground in the first 90 days.
    From identifying complementary skills, to conducting successful market research, to putting practicality before passion - Alice covers the full spectrum of establishing a powerful Co-Founding partnership.

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    My Favourite Failure:I made a big bet on the wrong product -Mussayab Ehtesham

    My Favourite Failure:I made a big bet on the wrong product -Mussayab Ehtesham

    Mussayab Ehtesham sunk $30,000 of his savings into an e-commerce product that completely flopped. Instead of quitting, his obsession with entrepreneurial freedom drove him to learn from that costly failure and iterate relentlessly until he cracked the code and built a $1M private label business.
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    My Favourite Failure: I didn't know my limitations - Mike Connolly

    My Favourite Failure: I didn't know my limitations - Mike Connolly

    Mike Connelly was a top telecoms salesman who decided to strike out on his own. His new venture, Simple Cloud Communications, quickly landed clients thanks to Mike's sales prowess. But he struggled immensely to service those customers without strong technical operations skills.
    Mike learned first-hand that even star employees can falter as solo Founders if their skillsets are too one-dimensional, but by embracing the right partner to fill knowledge gaps, a business can finally find its footing.
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274 Ratings

274 Ratings

Michael J Christian ,

Just found my new fav

I stumbled across Dan on Twitter/X and listened to the episode with Paul “Ella’s Kitchen” Lindley. Loved the insights and format - my new fav entrepreneur-focused podcast!

Sam_WW ,

Love this podcast!

I just listened to the episode with James Vincent CEO/Founder of FNDR. The episode was informative and also really authentic.

RJCW101 ,

Savvy interviewer, ill-informed opinionator

Although the host is unable to keep his ill-informed political opinions to himself, the interviews are worth listening to. If one can sidestep this man's confused (woke meets neocon!) cliches and grating personality, it can be worth the effort.

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