A Founder's Life
Join me as I explore the powerful intersection of entrepreneurship, health & wellness, and parenthood. In each episode, I’ll be interviewing inspiring individuals who excel in one or more of these areas, sharing their stories, insights, and lessons. My goal is to provide valuable takeaways that can help you thrive both personally and professionally.
A Founder's Life
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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