{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Dadversity Podcast","title":"Being a dad whilst building a company, sobriety and Ironman ft Scott McCulloch","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2489,"description":"Scott McCulloch is the Dad who built a company from £0 - £7m in revenue. We talk about that process, what sparked sobriety after turning 40 and training to take on endurance events around the world.\nShow Notes\n[00:00] Introduction to Scott McCullochNathan introduces Scott and reflects on connecting through LinkedIn.\n[02:00] Scott’s Current EndeavorsScott discusses his current freelance work in digital marketing and as a non-executive director, leveraging his experience scaling businesses.\n[03:45] Growing Up and Entrepreneurial RootsScott reflects on his upbringing, his father’s entrepreneurial spirit, and his early ventures to make extra income.\n[06:15] Working with Karris: Challenges and SuccessScott talks about balancing business and family life, sharing insights into the dynamics of working with his wife.\n[12:00] Turning Ideas into ActionScott explains how he and Karris transformed a casual conversation into a thriving business, combining their complementary skills.\n[15:00] Navigating Business ChallengesScott shares pivotal moments in growing a business, including securing investments and making tough decisions during challenging times.\n[20:30] Reflections on Market TrendsScott examines broader trends in consumer behavior, the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, and hopes for the future of sustainable living.\n[24:00] Post-Business Life: Sobriety and FitnessScott recounts his decision to quit drinking, take on Ironman challenges, and prioritize his health and family.\n[31:00] Thoughts on Sobriety and HappinessScott reflects on his drinking habits, the societal shift towards sobriety, and the balance between appreciating alcohol and recognizing its downsides.\n[36:00] Parenting in a Digital AgeScott discusses raising children in a world dominated by social media and maintaining a healthy perspective on modern challenges.\n[38:00] Quickfire QuestionsScott answers fun, rapid-fire questions, from his worst DIY fail to the best place he’s traveled.\n[40:00] Closing...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JIfVTDLq_iY7flfEH3CQqZZyAgbdgHzyxwtktmAQy30/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMTU5/ODU2NTEwMDJkOGZk/OGIxNDBiZjdiMmM5/MDJkNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}