The Hidden Hustle Podcast
The Hidden Hustle Podcast
Podcast Description
The Hidden Hustle Podcast - a business podcast focused on learning from some of the best business owners across a wide range of industries.
Hosted by two brother Alan & Sean Holmes with a shared dream to own our own business one day. But before that day comes, we’re on a mission — to learn, to grow, to build a network and to shine a light on the kinds of business owners we admire most: the ones you don’t always hear about. We hope you enjoy these weekly episodes and learn something new about these incredible businesses and the people behind them.
Happy learning,
Alan & Sean Holmes
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the journeys of lesser-known business owners. Episodes spotlight specific stories like that of Paul McCarthy, founder of Snapfix, who addresses complex issues faced by property managers through user-friendly technology. Other focus areas include business growth strategies and personal motivations behind successful ventures.
The Hidden Hustle Podcast – a business podcast focused on learning from some of the best business owners across a wide range of industries.
Hosted by two brother Alan & Sean Holmes with a shared dream to own our own business one day. But before that day comes, we’re on a mission — to learn, to grow, to build a network and to shine a light on the kinds of business owners we admire most: the ones you don’t always hear about. We hope you enjoy these weekly episodes and learn something new about these incredible businesses and the people behind them.
Happy learning,
Alan & Sean Holmes
Sometimes you need to fire your entire management team…including yourself.
Meet the man who successfully stepped out of his ownbusiness. Going from working long hoursevery week to becoming the “1-Hour CEO” by completely rebuilding his management team.
Paul Ryan is the CEO of Temple and EDL, an 8-figure datacommunications and electrical distribution business he started with his fatherover 40 years ago.
Today, Paul helps entrepreneurs work on themselves — what he calls “The Inner Entrepreneur.” He teaches business owners how to step back from day-to-day operations, build a strong leadership team, and refocus on what truly matters — so they can create both a better business and a more fulfilled life.
Paul is also a fellow podcaster. His podcast, The InnerEntrepreneur, has over 20,000 subscribers.
This episode is packed with perspective shifts onleadership, culture, and how to build a great business while being fulfilled in life.
Show notes
- Overview of Paul’s Business Ventures
- Early Years and Growth of Temple and EDL
- The Decision to Fire Himself and 4 out of 5 ofhis management team
- Building a Strong Management Team
- Cultural Fit and Hiring Practices
- Addressing Bad Behaviour and Culture in Business
- His current role being the 1-hour CEO
- The Importance of Fulfilment
- Understanding Unique Personal Drivers
- How Paul helps other CEO’s step away and becomefulfilled
- Investment Strategies for a Fulfilled Life
- Becoming a podcaster
- The Role of Meditation in Daily Life
Links & resources:
Temple Connectivity:https://www.temple.ie/
EDL: http://edl.ie/
Follow Paul on Linkedln:https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/
Follow Paul on Twitter: https://x.com/paulryanwrites
Our Sponsors:
Tap Design Consultancy: https://wearetap.ie/
linkedin.com/company/tapdesignconsultancy
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