Making a Fortune Out Of Failure: The Ross Culliton Interview - EP 66

The Inner Entrepreneur

Making a Fortune Out Of Failure: The Ross Culliton Interview

Welcome to the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast!

In this episode, host Paul Ryan sits down with Ross Culliton, founder of Roddy, who shares his inspiring journey from being a high-paid executive at KPMG to diving into entrepreneurship. Discover how Ross turned a difficult period during the 2010 financial crisis into an opportunity to create a unique business in sustainable merchandise. Hear about his challenges and how his passion for sustainability and resilience led to the successful launch of his new venture, Roddy.

This episode is packed with insights and valuable lessons for both current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss it!

00:00 Welcome to the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast

00:02 Meet Ross Coulson: From KPMG Exec to Entrepreneur

00:58 The Journey of Roddy: Sustainable Custom Merch

01:35 Challenges of Sustainable Fashion

03:15 The Inner World of Entrepreneurship

04:32 The Leap from KPMG to Christmas Jumpers

06:57 The Birth of a Business Idea

11:32 The China Adventure: Finding a Manufacturer

19:41 First Year Success and Expansion

21:42 The Christmas Jumper Debacle

22:34 Facing Financial Ruin

23:54 The Humiliation of Asking for Help

26:38 Returning to KPMG

30:12 Starting Rudy: A New Venture

42:23 Lessons Learned and Advice for Entrepreneurs

44:10 The Importance of Passion and Niche Markets

46:56 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, business owner and an eternal student of life. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.

Paul embodies the spirit of a lifelong learner, with a thirst for knowledge and adept leadership that has enabled him to create a life of time and financial freedom.

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