Скачать или смотреть My First Business Broke Me. My Second Rebuilt Me. Mistakes, Lessons and a £470K Comeback with Selim

In this episode, Selim Ozturk shares the raw truth behind walking away from his first business, navigating founder conflict, and starting again from scratch.

From tough decisions to a £470K solo comeback, this is a masterclass in resilience, clarity, and building a business that works for you.

Connect with Selim here:   / selimozturk  

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & Two-Part Episode Setup
01:00 - Selim’s First Business Journey Begins
04:18 - Scaling Too Fast Without Clear Triggers
08:00 - Runway, Risk & Hiring Decisions
10:01 - Surface-Level vs. Deep Business Goals
12:34 - Missing Clarity on Long-Term Vision
14:20 - Why Alignment is Critical in Partnerships
17:54 - Mental Strain & Avoiding Hard Conversations
19:32 - The Shareholders Agreement They Never Signed
22:41 - Complacency with Big Accounts
25:21 - Building a Resilient BD Muscle
26:34 - The Mental Toll of Founder Conflict
30:08 - When It Affects Your Health & Family
33:08 - The Turning Point to Exit
34:50 - Starting Again: Mindset in Year One
38:07 - Survival Mode & Taking Back Control
40:41 - Saying No to the Wrong Clients
42:32 - Turning Multi-Agency Into Retained Wins
45:33 - Predictable Revenue from High-Value Clients
46:48 - The Exclusive Partnership Offer Explained
48:54 - Value Beyond CVs & Placements
53:38 - Building a Personal Brand from Scratch
56:34 - Using Conferences to Drive BD
59:15 - Booking 25+ Meetings Strategically
1:01:15 - How to Be Welcomed by Tight-Knit Communities
1:02:02 - Year Two: Growth, Hiring & £1M Ambition
1:03:11 - Final Reflections & Hishem’s Wrap-Up

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