Sharpen The Spear
Sharpen The Spear
Sharpen the Spear helps entrepreneurs escape the "owner prison" and scale their business. Hosted by a former Marine turned business coach, each episode offers quick strategies to gain freedom and success.
Richard Walsh

Authenticity in Business: John Duffin on Resilience, Communication, and Staying True to Your Vision

E28 • Mar 12, 2025 • 68 mins

Richard Walsh converses with John Duffin about the delicate balance between authenticity and adaptation in entrepreneurship. John shares his background and his journey into the business world, emphasizing the challenges and resilience required in career shifts. They discuss authentic communication, the fallacy of overnight success, and the importance of disciplined, respectful interactions. The episode explores civil discourse, the benefits of media detox, and the value of continuous learning. Key topics include customer-centric communication, solving client problems, and maintaining message congruency. They conclude with insights on pursuing speed, efficiency, and effective communication skills, along with how to connect with John Duffin and Duffin Media.

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