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How Ronan Berder accidentally built a consulting agency, scaled it to 8 figures, and sold it, despite never enjoying the work.

Here’s what we talk about:

Why Ronan stayed in China running a business he didn't love, and the deep sense of duty he felt to his team.
Walking away from an opportunity to follow his passion in order to focus on scaling the business that already had momentum (despite not enjoying it).
Navigating two failed acquisition attempts before finally exiting for 8 figures.
The surprising anticlimax of selling his business and realizing… nothing really changes.
His brutally honest reflections on burnout, entrepreneurship, and why he feels most alive under pressure.
A transparent look at his current investment portfolio, from fixed deposits to high-conviction plays in AI and Bitcoin.
Why Ronan says success comes down to discipline, stubbornness, and grit, not genius or perfect strategy.
How it feels to finally focus on his true passion.

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Cool Links:

Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/
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Chapters:

(01:08) Ronan's Current Life in Singapore

(03:02) Transition to Coding and Open Source Projects

(09:39) Early Life and Career Beginnings

(11:47) Starting a Business in China

(17:43) Growth and Realizations in Business

(21:19) Living a Minimalist Life

(22:24) Balancing Work and Personal Life

(24:23) Business Challenges and The Impact of COVID-19

(28:27) The Final Push and Burnout

(29:36) Selling the Business

(32:05) Life After the Sale

(38:55) Financial Management Post-Sale

(41:35) Reflecting on the Journey

This podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.

Your Host: Harry Morton

Founder of Lower Street, a podcast production company helping brands launch and grow top-tier podcasts.
Co-parents a cow named Eliza.

15 Years Doing What I Hated… 8-Figure Exit. Worth It?