In this deep and honest conversation, Ryan Macdougall sits down with Daniel Brimblecombe, an Australian entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience scaling businesses, navigating near bankruptcy, and mastering the mindset required to thrive in the face of adversity.Daniel shares candid stories from his early days — from struggling with cash flow and leadership challenges to the emotional toll of burnout and tough business decisions. He opens up about mixing friendship and business, learning hard lessons in team management, and pivoting his ventures to find sustainable success.The episode goes beyond business to explore the philosophy of Stoicism and how Daniel applies these ancient principles to maintain emotional balance, make better decisions, and stay disciplined on his entrepreneurial journey. They also discuss the delicate balance between professional ambition and personal wellbeing, leadership accountability, and the importance of embracing discomfort for growth.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business leader, or someone interested in mindset and personal development, this episode delivers practical advice, inspiring reflections, and real talk about the highs and lows of building something meaningful.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- How to survive and recover from near bankruptcy and business burnout - Leadership lessons on managing friends and tough team dynamics - The role of Stoic philosophy in entrepreneurship and emotional resilience - Balancing ambition with personal relationships and mental health - The importance of refining your business model and embracing pivots - Practical mindset shifts for overcoming setbacks and staying disciplinedConnect with Daniel Brimblecombe:BrimbleMedia - https://brimblemedia.com/ GoBrimble - https://gobrimble.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielbrimblecombe X - https://x.com/brimbleler Attention Is The Currency Podcast - @AttentionIsTheCurrency About Solo Spotlight:Solo Spotlight is hosted by Ryan Macdougall, where we dive deep into the stories, struggles, and successes of entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders. Expect authentic conversations that inspire, educate, and empower.Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!#SoloSpotlightPodcast #EntrepreneurshipJourney #BusinessGrowth #Stoicism #MindsetMatters #LeadershipLessons #BurnoutRecovery #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessAdvice #PersonalDevelopment #MentalHealthMatters #StartupStruggles #Resilience #AustralianEntrepreneur #MindsetShift #ScalingBusiness #TeamManagement #BusinessPivot #DailyDiscipline #PodcastEpisode

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