Gentle Art Of Leadership Podcast - Cameron Loughlin

Gentle Art Of Leadership Podcast – Cameron Loughlin

An Entrepreneur’s Journey From Being Acquired to Getting Fired

Meet Cameron Loughlin—a devoted husband, father, and Colorado-based entrepreneur. He’s not just a professional; he launched and nurtured a residential paint contracting company in Denver, successfully leading it to acquisition in January 2022. However, 18 months later, he found himself unexpectedly fired by the same company.Cameron graciously shares his entrepreneurial journey, revealing how his unique personality style and innate wiring have fueled his business passion and success. Dive into the raw reality of entrepreneurship—the pain and beauty intertwined, and learn from Cameron on navigating this rollercoaster, with faith as a guiding force.Join us tomorrow in exploring the profound insights Cameron offers, touching on the power of embracing imperfections and seeking forgiveness in the realm of parenting. Don’t miss this episode where Cameron guides you on the path to always making your future better than your past.

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Highlights From The Episode

Time: [00:00:10]

Connecting with the Guest

Time: [00:00:26]

Catching up on their stories

Time: [00:01:08]

How they got connected

Time: [00:02:21]

Building the painting business

Time: [00:03:46]

Journey to the present

Time: [00:07:09]

Imposter syndrome and self-doubt

Time: [00:08:45]

Getting acquired and negotiating the deal

Time: [00:09:39]

The challenges of acquisitions

Time: [00:10:11]

Finding value and validation in business

Time: [00:10:50]

Introduction and setting the stage

Time: [00:11:26]

Being fired and valuing people over profit

Time: [00:12:58]

Intuition and ego in decision-making

Time: [00:14:08]

High desire for validation and recognition

Time: [00:15:09]

Gratitude and lessons learned from the experience

Time: [00:16:27]

Making the decision to be cut for the sake of others

Time: [00:17:46]

Finding joy and gratitude in being let go

Time: [00:19:32]

The importance of facing negative emotions and seeking therapy

Time: [00:30:43]

Entrepreneurship and the pain of growth

Time: [00:21:08]

Accepting the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur

Time: [00:22:20]

Therapist labels speaker as ADD

Time: [00:23:09]

Speaker discusses the pain of learning in business

Time: [00:23:321]

Speaker expresses belief in the strength of ADD

Time: [00:24:18]

Speaker shares the experience of being a misfit

Time: [00:25:07]

Introduction to sponsor: Imprint Digital

Time: [00:25:25]

Introduction to sponsor: Mendel Construction

Time: [00:26:08]

Introduction to sponsor: M and D Painting and Roofing

Time: [00:26:12]

Speaker describes trouble in school due to ADD

Time: [00:27:13]

Speaker explains how meditation helps slow down their brain

Time: [00:28:35]

Speaker shares the chaotic nature of their brain and idea generation

Time: [00:29:16]

Speaker emphasizes the importance of persistence and perseverance

Time: [00:30:53]

Speaker encourages not giving up and pushing through challenges

Time: [00:31:59]

Speaker reflects on the importance of family and finding purpose

Time: [00:32:47]

Meeting Karen and Connecting in Silicon Valley

Time: [00:33:25]

Knowing Right Away and Getting Married Quickly

Time: [00:34:15]

Randomly Meeting in Colorado

Time: [00:34:46]

Balancing Entrepreneurship and Family Life

Time: [00:35:44]

Finding Faith and Going to Church in Denver

Time: [00:36:42]

The Appeal of Christianity and Worship Music

Time: [00:38:09]

Deepening Marriage Through Faith

Time: [00:39:25]

The Courage to Believe and Go All In

Time: [00:40:18]

Defining Courage and Overcoming Fear

Time: [00:41:59]

Lessons as a Dad: Imperfections and Apologizing

Time: [00:44:21]

Rebellious nature and accepting imperfection

Time: [00:45:10]

Teaching kids to respect their belongings

Time: [00:46:11]

Dealing with a child damaging the TV

Time: [00:46:33]

Life after being acquired or fired

Time: [00:48:03]

Taking a break and traveling with family

Time: [00:48:31]

Balancing rest and future plans

Time: [00:49:31]

Getting feedback and taking imperfect action

Time: [00:50:31]

Entrepreneurship as a lifelong condition

Time: [00:51:30]

Making your future bigger than your past

Time: [00:52:24]

Conclusion and gratitude