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On Origin to Ambition, successful entrepreneurs and business owners share the untold stories and practical strategies that fueled their growth from a simple idea to a thriving enterprise. Founders, start-up leaders, and bootstrapped innovators join honest conversations about their journey with host Sean Dunne (Founder of Dominium Capital). From securing their first customers and navigating cash flow to the challenges of scaling a team and planning a profitable exit, Origin to Ambition provides the real-world lessons and actionable advice to help you master your own entrepreneurial journey.
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How do you build a business so strong in relationships that you never have to make a cold call or do business development again? In this archived episode of Origin to Ambition, host Sean Dunne sits down with Kim Eveleigh, Founder of Ivy Recruitment, to discuss the power of mentorship, long-term planning, and relationship-first business growth. Kim shares how having an experienced sounding board and a phenomenal accountant helped her navigate the early days of recruitment firm ownership. She r...
How do you build a sustainable business when you don't have the capital for high-end advisers at the start? In this episode of Origin to Ambition, host Sean Dunne sits down with Tom McCarthy to discuss the vital role of peer networks, long-term client relationships, and staying grounded through business ups and downs. Tom shares his core philosophy—Relationships Over Profit—explaining why short-term transactional thinking damages business longevity. He also opens up about the fear of the trad...
What happens when you turn your deepest insecurities into your greatest competitive advantage? In this episode of Origin to Ambition from the archive, host Sean Dunne sits down with Stuart Barnes to discuss self-doubt, accountability, and the psychology of continuous improvement in business and life. Stuart shares how feeling "not good enough" became his catalyst for relentless preparation, public speaking training, and personal growth. They explore why successful companies (like Nokia) fall ...
What does it take to build a thriving business completely through word-of-mouth—without relying on active social media marketing? In this archived episode of Origin to Ambition, host Sean Dunne sits down with Laurie Alonso to discuss perseverance, values-driven leadership, and the power of team dynamics in small business. Laurie shares her journey through the grueling early years of business ownership, how she reframed her hatred of traditional "networking" into genuine customer service, and ...
Is bigger always better in business? In this archive episode of Origin to Ambition, host Sean Dunne sits down with Adrian Bortignon, Managing Director at Kongo Industries, to discuss how modern technology, lean operations, and rock-solid values are reshaping business success. Adrian shares how leveraging AI tools delayed Kongo Industries' need to hire additional staff by 12 to 24 months, allowing them to remain agile, profitable, and focused. He also breaks down the four core values that guid...
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