Episode 87 - Business as an Art Form with Adrian Knight
08/10/23 • 88 min
Hey smart human! Have you ever dreamed of buying companies, improving and optimising them, and selling them again?
Then you’re going to love this interview with former Paperboy of the Year Adrian Knight.
Adrian is an accomplished acquisition entrepreneur and business turnaround expert, dad to a beautiful three-year-old, and owner of a smart ADHD brain.
During our conversation, he shares how he has used his smarts, skills and experience to build Spectacular Group - a multi-million revenue group of children’s education companies.
We dive into how he runs multiple companies with an ADHD brain (hint: boundaries, self-care and trust are some prime ingredients), how finding his purpose changed the way he works, as well his path towards his success - including being down to his last five dollars in San Francisco without a plan B.
Adrian also shares how he has smartly designed his own curriculum for personal growth - including fun physical challenges.
We talk about the importance of relationships over numbers, how to build teams and run them with an ADHD mind, his challenges and how he is constantly overcoming them.
There is so much to learn from and get inspired by - so listen in and be inspired by the story of Adrian Knight....
Show Notes
Adrian's website: https://www.sixfigureturnaround.com/
Adrian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianjknight/
Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianjohnknight/
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Hey smart human! Have you ever dreamed of buying companies, improving and optimising them, and selling them again?
Then you’re going to love this interview with former Paperboy of the Year Adrian Knight.
Adrian is an accomplished acquisition entrepreneur and business turnaround expert, dad to a beautiful three-year-old, and owner of a smart ADHD brain.
During our conversation, he shares how he has used his smarts, skills and experience to build Spectacular Group - a multi-million revenue group of children’s education companies.
We dive into how he runs multiple companies with an ADHD brain (hint: boundaries, self-care and trust are some prime ingredients), how finding his purpose changed the way he works, as well his path towards his success - including being down to his last five dollars in San Francisco without a plan B.
Adrian also shares how he has smartly designed his own curriculum for personal growth - including fun physical challenges.
We talk about the importance of relationships over numbers, how to build teams and run them with an ADHD mind, his challenges and how he is constantly overcoming them.
There is so much to learn from and get inspired by - so listen in and be inspired by the story of Adrian Knight....
Show Notes
Adrian's website: https://www.sixfigureturnaround.com/
Adrian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianjknight/
Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianjohnknight/
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Episode 86 - On being funny and ethically persuasive with Dan French
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dan French, a multi-talented fast-brained human who has successfully combined careers in comedy, academia, and public speaking.
Dan is not your typical comedian. He has a brain that allows him to juggle multiple careers simultaneously. When boredom strikes, he turns to various creative and intellectual pursuits, effectively splitting his brain into two halves. This unique approach has enabled him to excel as a marketeer, comedy writer, stand-up entertainer, and rhetorician.
We talk networking, ethical persuasion, and travelling the world as a stand-up comedian on cruise ships.
Dan is also a professor in rhetoric, a powerful tool for effective messaging and communication. Despite its often negative association with sales and politics, rhetoric can be used for good - and Dan shows you how on the podcast.
He also shares his technique of using a meta-level approach to abstract issues, enabling you to remove emotions from conversations and emphasizing the importance of validating the other person's perspective.
Other topics we cover include:
- Embracing vulnerability and authenticity
- The impact of humour on mental health
- The value of continuous learning and personal growth
- The role of creativity in problem-solving
- The significance of community and support networks
- The impact of storytelling
- The potential for comedy as a catalyst for social change
Should comedians be given more power or at least a more prominent role in society?
Do we need to reinstate the court jesters? I'd love to know what your thoughts are after listening to this Episode!
Show Notes
Rhetoric Warriors: https://rhetoricwarriors.com/500 Rockets: https://500rockets.io/21 Coliseums of Persuasion: https://www.amazon.com/21-Coliseums-Persuasion-Winning-Knowing/dp/0983361649Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-french-ph-d-6ba9059/
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Episode 88 - Chasing Dreams Across Borders with Ashley Duque Kienzle
I love meeting smart humans who are as interested in emotions as I am - so it was such a joy interviewing Ashley on emotional (and physical) well-being, AI, the start-up scene, living in Barcelona and much, much more.
Ashley is an experienced strategy and product leader who has delivered artificial intelligence products at companies such as Amazon and Facebook and helped shape technology strategy at Capital One and American Express.
She has a BA in Behavioural Biology and MA in Communications focused on Behaviour Change from Johns Hopkins University. And she’s obsessed not just with health, but also with making generative AI more inclusive.
We cover a very broad array of topics, including:
- Ashley’s reading habits and how she keeps her brain active
- The Importance of embodiment and bodily sensations
- Her passion for understanding the impact of trauma, nutrients, and movement on health
- Daily routine for mental and physical health
- Challenges and experiences of living in different cities and countries
- Reflections on biases and barriers in society and the tech industry
- Concerns about AI, social media, and the need for diverse voices in discussions
- How to meet like-minded smart humans to play and collaborate with
And at the end, Ashley extends an invitation to anyone who wants to work on making generative AI more inclusive - you can contact her via her LinkedIn below.
Enjoy this whirlwind journey through the world of health, emotions, and tech!
Show Notes
Ashley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyduquekienzle/
Almma Health: https://sites.google.com/almmahealth.com/almma/home
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Managing the Smart Mind - Episode 87 - Business as an Art Form with Adrian Knight
Transcript
00:00:02 - All right, Fast Brained Humans, I am delighted to introduce to you Adrian Knight. Welcome, Adrian, to the podcast.
00:00:10 - Yeah, it's a pleasure to be here. Thank you so much.
00:00:13 - And I explained to you we're doing the card game, as always. My first card is what is your biggest frustration?
00:00:24 - Probably myself. Why?
00:00:27 - Tell me more.
00:00:29 - Yeah, undoubtedly, myself is my biggest frustration. I think it's a very acute aw
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