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Questions and Answers
What was the speaker's father's occupation?
What was the speaker's father's occupation?
- Factory worker
- Carpenter
- Plumber
- Printer (correct)
At what age did the speaker drop out of high school?
At what age did the speaker drop out of high school?
- 16
- 14
- 15 (correct)
- 17
What trade did the speaker pursue after leaving high school?
What trade did the speaker pursue after leaving high school?
- Carpenter
- Plumber (correct)
- Mechanic
- Electrician
How long did the speaker intend to travel overseas initially?
How long did the speaker intend to travel overseas initially?
What year did the speaker begin studying psychology?
What year did the speaker begin studying psychology?
Which of these methodologies did the speaker study to improve his life?
Which of these methodologies did the speaker study to improve his life?
Who influenced the speaker in terms of personal growth?
Who influenced the speaker in terms of personal growth?
What sport did the speaker get into around 2011?
What sport did the speaker get into around 2011?
In what area did the speaker initially start coaching?
In what area did the speaker initially start coaching?
Which bank's trading desk did the speaker work with in Sydney?
Which bank's trading desk did the speaker work with in Sydney?
Around what year was the speaker invited to speak at a health and fitness mastermind?
Around what year was the speaker invited to speak at a health and fitness mastermind?
What did the speaker realize he needed to develop, after early successes in coaching?
What did the speaker realize he needed to develop, after early successes in coaching?
In what year did the speaker and his wife move to the US?
In what year did the speaker and his wife move to the US?
What city in California did the speaker initially move to?
What city in California did the speaker initially move to?
Why did the speaker and his wife move from San Francisco to Seattle?
Why did the speaker and his wife move from San Francisco to Seattle?
Why did the speaker cut off the US business?
Why did the speaker cut off the US business?
What did the speaker focus on after stopping?
What did the speaker focus on after stopping?
When did the speaker start Exit?
When did the speaker start Exit?
What was a key factor in the speaker's ability to turn things around?
What was a key factor in the speaker's ability to turn things around?
What is the main point of the speaker sharing his story?
What is the main point of the speaker sharing his story?
What was the speaker's role in his father's printing factory?
What was the speaker's role in his father's printing factory?
What skill did the speaker discover and value as a plumber?
What skill did the speaker discover and value as a plumber?
At what age did the speaker get his plumbing license?
At what age did the speaker get his plumbing license?
What types of jobs did the speaker have in Canada?
What types of jobs did the speaker have in Canada?
Which of these time periods represents when the speaker mentions his life 'went off the rails'?
Which of these time periods represents when the speaker mentions his life 'went off the rails'?
What program did the speaker join to gain more face time with Tony Robbins?
What program did the speaker join to gain more face time with Tony Robbins?
What was the speaker doing when the borders were closing due to COVID?
What was the speaker doing when the borders were closing due to COVID?
How far along was the speakers wife in her pregnancy when he jumped on a plane back to Seattle?
How far along was the speakers wife in her pregnancy when he jumped on a plane back to Seattle?
What did the speaker and his wife leave behind when they left Seattle during the pandemic?
What did the speaker and his wife leave behind when they left Seattle during the pandemic?
What action did the speaker take regarding his US business after moving back to Australia?
What action did the speaker take regarding his US business after moving back to Australia?
What did the speaker say he was not good at while at school?
What did the speaker say he was not good at while at school?
What would the speaker's report cards say about him?
What would the speaker's report cards say about him?
Flashcards
Early Work Ethic
Early Work Ethic
Instilled early in life to work hard, influencing future decisions and work ethic.
Finding Purpose in Plumbing
Finding Purpose in Plumbing
A time when the speaker felt valued, respected, and capable due to problem-solving skills.
Subcontracting Experience
Subcontracting Experience
Gaining independence and control over one's work and income, though not a fully realized business.
Impact of NLP and Hypnotherapy
Impact of NLP and Hypnotherapy
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Influence of Tony Robbins
Influence of Tony Robbins
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Triathlon as an Outlet
Triathlon as an Outlet
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Early Coaching Career
Early Coaching Career
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Challenge of Early Success
Challenge of Early Success
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Transition to Business Curriculum
Transition to Business Curriculum
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Relocation to the US
Relocation to the US
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Cutting Off US Business
Cutting Off US Business
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Focus on Core Passions
Focus on Core Passions
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Bootstrapped Company
Bootstrapped Company
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Value of Sharing the Story
Value of Sharing the Story
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Study Notes
Early Life and Work Ethic
- Grew up in a blue-collar family; dad was a printer and mum was a homemaker.
- Started working at dad's printing factory around age 10 on weekends and before/after school.
- School reports indicated a lack of focus.
- Had a paper route at 13, instilling a strong work ethic.
- Dropped out of high school at 15, then became a plumber.
Plumbing Career and Early Business Ventures
- Found purpose and value in plumbing due to problem-solving and troubleshooting aspects.
- Gained respect in the plumbing trade, even among more experienced tradesmen.
- Obtained a plumbing license at 19.
- Subcontracted back to a previous boss, considering it a "first business" though not truly independent.
Overseas Experience and Personal Challenges
- Intended to travel overseas for six months but stayed for 10 years, beginning at age 21.
- Worked in the UK doing carpentry and plumbing.
- Moved to Canada around age 23 and worked in various jobs like kitchens, pubs, and security.
- Life went off track between 2003 and 2010.
- Studied psychology in 2010 to regain control of life.
Turning Point: NLP and Personal Development
- Studied NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and hypnotherapy in 2010, which significantly improved effectiveness.
- Studied under Tony Robbins and joined his platinum partnership program for about nine months.
- Tony Robbins had a major impact on personal growth and development through shared knowledge and application.
Career Shift and Coaching
- Pursued a triathlon career around 2011, using it as an outlet for energy.
- Started coaching around 2011-2012, before coaching became mainstream.
- Initially coached the Barclays Trading Desk in Sydney, as well as Rabobank and Super Rugby, focusing on performance.
- A trader improved to the third top position in the entire bank due to coaching.
Transition to Health and Fitness and Business Curriculum
- Spoke at a health and fitness mastermind in 2013, teaching psychology.
- Offered a contrasting approach to achieving results, which attracted many people.
- Experienced early success around 2013-2014 but wasn't ready to fully capitalize on it.
- Worked with health and fitness companies from 2014 to 2017, transitioning from mindset coaching to building a business curriculum.
- Observed patterns and behaviors of successful and unsuccessful businesses.
Expansion to the US and COVID-19 Impact
- Moved to the US with his wife in 2017, specifically to San Francisco (Silicon Valley), to pursue bigger opportunities.
- Spent about 18 months in San Francisco before moving to Seattle due to high tax rates in California.
- Gained valuable exposure to companies in both tech hubs.
- Returned to Australia due to COVID-19 border closures while his wife was 33 weeks pregnant.
- Abruptly shut down US operations, including a company and a house full of furniture, due to the pandemic and the challenges of managing a new baby with differing time zones.
Restart and Exitus
- Focused on core passions: building teams, leadership, and culture, after returning to Australia.
- Started Exitus in April 2023.
- Bootstrapped the company from scratch with a small team.
- Recovered from financial losses incurred in the US.
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