{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Building Doors with Lauren Karan","title":"51. Angus Ferguson: From a Career in Soccer to Scaling and Selling a $25M Tech Start-Up","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2238,"description":"In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, Lauren welcomes Angus Ferguson, who shares his intriguing journey from a humble upbringing in Echuca and soccer scholarship in Caulfield Grammar, to creating and selling a tech start-up for $25 million. \nAngus talks about the values instilled in him by his family, the pivotal experiences in playing soccer in the U.S., and transitioning into real estate.\n He discusses the challenges and lessons learned from founding and scaling a technology startup, including the importance of culture, hiring for fit, and fostering company values. \n\nAngus delves into his personal life, the balance between work and family, and the impact of becoming a parent on his leadership style. This episode provides a fascinating mix of personal anecdotes, business insights, and reflections on growth and leadership.\nAngus is a successful entrepreneur who sold his business to Domain for $25 million five years ago. He is the Head of Customer Solutions at Domain and is recognised by the Australian Financial Review as a BOSS Young Executive of 2023 as an influential young leader in Australia. \nIn this episode we explore:\nHow humble beginnings build resilience\nWhy sporting success led to business excellence\nTop tips for successfully scaling to sell\nHiring for company culture\nManaging change through mergers and acquisitions\nAdapting leadership from small to scaled teams\nTeam empowerment and why it's crucial\nWhat parenting teaches us about leadership\nJoin us on the Building Doors podcast as Angus Ferguson unpacks his fascinating transition from soccer to tech and real estate. He shares invaluable insights on scaling businesses, preserving culture during mergers, and mastering effective leadership. Discover how passion, resilience, and strategic hiring can turn challenges into opportunities and drive success. Tune in for a masterclass in leadership and growth.\n\nConnect with Angus Ferguson:\nLinkedIn:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rcJTQ5eXITvLdAogYDlhRpa2ZvZlMeipr6w7MvQqkqs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1NTExLzE2Njgz/OTU0OTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}