Ted Hsu: Personal & Professional Preparation

Business owner Ted Hsu shares his journey from selling his company to finding new purpose in life after exit. He discusses the critical aspects of the sale process, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to all that is said and left unspoken. Ted reflects on his smooth transition to working within a PE-backed environment, crediting proper systems and scalability focus. Ted offers candid advice for business owners: there's no magic formula, just consistent execution of proven fundamentals over time, exactly what successful entrepreneurs have done for decades. Finally, Ted teases his latest venture, USA Backup, an organization established to help families prepare for economic uncertainties. Explore the full episode page to watch a video or read a transcript of the full interview: https://caberhill.com/podcast/ted-hsu-horizon-services-usa-backup

Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome and Introduction to Ted Hsu
• 0:57 Founding Horizon Services at Age 22
• 1:31 The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Combative and Noncompliant
• 2:03 Keys to Success: Low Expectations and Redefining Failure
• 8:20 Preparing for Life After the Sale
• 10:03 Becoming Your Best Self: Returning to Childhood Joy
• 10:36 The Sale Process: What Went Well and What Didn't
• 12:08 Life on the Other Side of the Sale
• 19:44 Final Advice: No Magic Tricks, Just Execution
• 21:05 Contact Information and Closing