Navigating Entrepreneurship and Facing Reality with Adam Rubins In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, join Adam Rubins, former head of EMEA marketing at Disney and founder of Now Next Why, for an enlightening conversation. Adam shares his intricate journey of selling his business, addressing the challenges and emotional toll it takes on an entrepreneur. The discussion emphasises the importance of understanding the 'why' in business, misconceptions around agency growth, and the necessity of mental health awareness for leaders. Furthermore, the episode prepares listeners to face current challenging times by being realistic, stressing that acknowledging the truth empowers us to tackle upcoming challenges. Key insights include building a values-led organization, the significance of mentoring, and the importance of asking for help. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to No Bullsh*t Talks 01:12 Meet Adam Rubins 02:19 The Disney Experience: Lessons and Challenges 05:15 Transition to Entrepreneurship 09:20 The Reality of Running a Business 14:24 The Obsession with Growth and Scaling 16:14 Challenges in the Agency World 28:00 The Importance of Collaboration and Ecosystems 36:18 Navigating Business Acquisitions 38:47 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Selling a Business 41:25 The Reality of Post-Sale Life 44:18 The Importance of Mental Health for Business Leaders 50:31 Generational Shifts in Leadership 01:00:42 Advice for Current and Aspiring Agency Owners 01:11:16 Final Thoughts and Optimism for the Future 🔗 Links Mentioned in Video The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier: https://amzn.eu/d/0hJzrR8X 📹 Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/wfSrJei48_Q   Sabrina’s Socials 🌏 Podcast Website: https://n0bspodcasts.com 🌏 Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com 🎙 Sabrina’s Solo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E9VGj26UgMS04rYwXrJ22?si=a04c40eef9444de1 📺 Sabrina’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes 👩🏽‍💻 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/no-b******t-talks 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobullshittalks 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc ⏰ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannes   Adam’s Socials 🌏 Now Next Why Website: https://nownextwhy.co.uk/ 🧑🏽‍💻Adam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrubins/ 📸 Adam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arubins 🐦Adam’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamrubins