On this episode of Business, Wealth and Mental Health, host Damian Andrews sits down with Darren Crouch, founder of Beyond CNC, a custom metal art business in Warragul, Victoria. Darren shares his inspiring journey from diesel mechanic to entrepreneur, discussing how he overcame personal challenges, including severe haemophilia, to build a thriving business.
Key topics include:
* The importance of work-life balance when starting a business
* Building a strong support network for entrepreneurial success
* Navigating risks and making bold business decisions
* The power of community and networking in regional business
* Strategies for handling customer feedback and product improvement
* The benefits of niche focus and saying 'no' to certain opportunities
* Leveraging word-of-mouth marketing and social media for growth
Darren offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, emphasising the connection between business success, financial management, and mental well-being.
This is an enlightening conversation about turning passion into profit while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Learn more about Darren at https://www.beyondcnc.com.au
Business, Wealth and Mental Health airs 3pm Tuesdays on 104.7 Gippsland FM. https://www.gippslandfm.org.au
00:00:00 Business, Wealth and Mental Health
00:03:15 Darren Crouch on Starting a Business at 18
00:07:03 Starting a business was hard work
00:11:14 Small Business Network
00:16:16 Starting a Business: Do You Have a Direction?
00:19:24 Having the ability to say no
00:22:43 How to Build a Referral System
Watch more at www.damianandrews.com or https://www.youtube.com/@damianandrews501
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