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21 September 2023 . Michael McGrath

Overcoming a set-back!

Episode Description: Straight from the ready fire aim to school of hard knocks, Mick Spencer started his first business at age 22. On-the-go, a sports branded apparel business started literally in his garage and became a multi-million-dollar business challenging the status quo in a traditional market. Just when he thought he cracked it, COVID appeared and put pay to his plans of world domination, rather painfully, Mick had to call in the liquidator. Yet, even after all that he managed to get back on the horse in true troubleshooter fashion and started his latest venture Gravity Seltzer, a company which is thriving. Points of Interest: Getting started at age 21 2:09 The role of Tech 8:41 Shark Tank 9:25 Next steps & scaling up 11:47 Covid ramifications 14:30 Survival long term amid rising tensions 17:12 Difficult but amazing long-term learnings 18:24 Being a sole founder is lonely 23:49 Writing a book-start before you’re ready 24:33 Bouncing back 26:10 Why I am not the CEO of Gravity Seltzer 30:00 Taking a family break 36:00 What’s next? 37:00 About Mick: Mick Spencer is the Co-Founder & Chairman of high growth Seltzer brand Gravity Seltzer Co. He is also author of best seller Start Before You're Ready! Get in touch with Mick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickspencer247/ Gravity Seltzer: https://www.gravityseltzer.com/
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