At the age of 18 Mike O’Hagan arrived in Australia with a few hundred dollars in his pocket and a pack on his back. Over the next 8 years he worked for 35 different employers. His business career started with buying and selling goods as a second-hand dealer. Four years later the entrepreneur in Mike surfaced when he launched a short distance furniture removal business.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
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Success Quote
- “Never give up.” – Unknown
Business Failure
- The Global Financial Crisis hit Mike’s company hard. By applying his mantra, he steered his company through the raging waters and came through smelling like roses.
Entrepreneurial AHA Moment
- Mike’s AHA moment is so bright that even though it was 27 years ago, you will see the flash.
Current Business
- Mike is the epitome of an Entrepreneur, and when he talks about “borders dissolving, your Entrepreneurial blood will boil.
Small Business Resource
- BaseCamp: The leading web-based project management and collaboration tool.
Best Business Book
- Start Small Finish Big by Fred DeLuca
Interview Links
Mentions
- Eric Ries
Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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