From Side Hustle to Success: The Journey of a Small Business Owner

Business consultant and author Richard Walsh shares his journey from being a highly successful contractor to creating a coaching business to help other contractors escape the “owner prison” and find freedom, profitability, and impact in their lives and businesses. He talks about the importance of balance and purpose, setting and prioritizing goals, and being intentional with time management. Richard also offers advice for entrepreneurs and plugs his website and new book, “Escape the Owner Prison.” Richard Walsh is the CEO of Sharpen the Spear Coaching. He is a bestselling author, speaker, US Marine champion boxer, black belt, and internationally recognized steel sculptor. Richard has had an incredible journey as an entrepreneur, facing challenges and setbacks, but ultimately finding success. After losing everything in the 2008-2009 recession, Richard started over and built several successful businesses.