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Founder Connect with Elizabeth O'Neill
This is the podcast for founders in the thick of it and the experts who support them. In each episode, we'll dive deep into the challenges, triumphs, and insights of building a business from the ground up.
Founder Connect with Elizabeth O'Neill
12. Elizabeth Connects With Alex Turnbull
In this powerful episode, Alex Turnbull—founder and CEO of Groove, Helply and Instant Docs—gets real about the ups, downs, and everything in between on his 20-year journey as an entrepreneur. Interviewed by his sister and coach, Alex shares how embracing "small but mighty" shifted everything in his business and life. From burnout to rebuilding, from flashy startup myths to focusing on profitable, purpose-driven work, this conversation is full of heart, wisdom, and real talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable, fulfilling company.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why “going big” isn’t the only path to success—and how choosing to stay small and profitable can be incredibly fulfilling
- The emotional toll of burnout and how Alex worked through it (with the help of a coach)
- What it means to define your own version of winning as a founder
- How customer development and listening are critical for non-technical founders
- The value of persistence, self-awareness, and trusting your gut—even when the industry says otherwise
This episode is a must-listen if you’re building something meaningful and want permission to do it your way.
Connect with Alex: https://helply.com/newsletter
CONNECT WITH ME:
• Website: www.elizabethoneill.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-oneill-consulting/
• Email: elizabeth@elizabethoneill.com
LET'S WORK TOGETHER:
• Find out how to work with me here: https://elizabethoneill.com/howitworks/