Ex-Founder Turned EOS Expert: "Selling My Business Made Me Miserable!" Why Money Doesn’t Buy Purpose, The Real Secret To Success & How To Enjoy The Journey - Neil Sweeney | EP 237

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Neil Harvey, an energetic entrepreneur with a passion for people, business, and personal growth, as we explore his unique journey from an ambitious young salesman to building and selling multiple successful businesses. Neil reveals the mindset shifts, pivotal moments, and lessons learned around purpose, business strategy, overcoming personal challenges, and reclaiming meaning after a major life-changing exit. Discover practical takeaways surrounding authentic leadership, rolling with change, and cultivating genuine connection for both personal and professional fulfillment.

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:25 - Why Neil changed from his usual extravagant style

01:20 - Neil’s early ambitions and the drive to be his best

02:10 - Childhood entrepreneurship and learning about people

03:20 - The value of being a “people person” in sales

04:44 - The extroverted persona and using style as a “cloak”

07:17 - Personas and authenticity in business

08:43 - Neil on the layers beneath his outward personality

10:24 - Practical ways Neil shows he cares and connects

11:43 - Using video notes and authentic communication

12:02 - Neil’s early business and property career

13:27 - Learning from business owners and networking

15:14 - Failed business ideas and lessons learned

17:40 - Launching the first business: Securo

18:41 - Overcoming fear and making strategic sacrifices

20:17 - Remembering the early days and embracing hard work

23:01 - “Smoke and mirrors” and making a business look bigger

24:16 - Growth and the power of partnership in business

26:00 - The vision behind Securo and scaling with professionalism

27:38 - Personal development, networking, and the books that shaped Neil

29:40 - Planning for business exit and transition

32:31 - Letting go vs. dropping the business and building teams

33:15 - Starting a second business, Urban Life, and rapid scaling tips

35:44 - Simplifying and action-taking for rapid business growth

36:11 - Preparing for and managing through a successful exit

38:14 - The emotional crash after exit and loss of purpose

39:18 - Rediscovering purpose and helping others post-exit

41:50 - Advice for others preparing for a business sale

45:10 - The value of adventure and making time for presence

48:59 - Clarity breaks and the importance of pausing

51:10 - An introduction to EOS and why operational systems matter

54:24 - Personal development post-exit and a new North Star

58:34 - Practical leadership: caring for your people and teams

1:00:21 - Creating alignment and legacy beyond success

1:01:36 - Closing thoughts, gratitude, and next steps

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