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What Entrepreneurs Must Know Before Taking the Leap — Mike Jerman - S4 - E1
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What makes someone leave a stable career at PwC to take the terrifying leap into entrepreneurship? 💡
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Mike Jerman shares his journey from Air Force captain to PwC director to founder of Hollywell Partners — and why family was the driving force behind it all.
What you’ll learn in this conversation:
- Why Mike left PwC to start his own firm
- How Hollywell Partners grew to 40+ people before acquisition
- The importance of family as the “core,” not just a priority
- Why health must be a non-negotiable for entrepreneurs
- Pivotal moments that shaped Mike’s perspective on life and work
- His advice for aspiring and current entrepreneurs on going all in
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⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Intro & sponsor (Thankz)
0:34 – Mike introduces himself: Air Force → PwC → Hollywell Partners
1:17 – Why leaving PwC was so terrifying
3:51 – Pivoting Hollywell to meet client needs
5:03 – Family as the well that refills you
6:21 – Health as a non-negotiable discipline
6:38 – Fun: soccer, Liverpool, books, and home life
8:08 – Balance: the “three circles” of family, friends, and work
11:09 – Pivotal moments: London train epiphany & selling his firm
13:37 – Advice for aspiring vs. current entrepreneurs
16:20 – Where to find Mike
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