About this episode

Doug interviews Graeme Barlow about his entrepreneurial journey and leadership philosophy focused on simplicity and effective team building.

In this episode, Doug interviews Graeme Barlow, a serial entrepreneur who made his first million at 16 by selling virtual game currency on eBay. Graeme shares his journey through founding game development companies and scaling software businesses. He discusses his leadership philosophy, emphasizing simplicity, clarity, and focus for CEOs, outlining three core responsibilities: managing cash flow, setting a clear vision, and building effective teams. Graeme also introduces Founder Link, his community initiative supporting nearly 2,000 founders worldwide in reaching their first million in revenue. Both speakers share personal ambitions, with Doug aiming to teach 10 million people effective listening skills. Check out Graeme's work HERE . Connect with Graeme on LinkedIn HERE . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE . Want to learn more about Doug's work? Check out his website at https://dougnoll.com

People in this episode

Host: Doug Noll

Guest: Graeme Barlow

Topics covered

• scaling startups
• entrepreneurship
• leadership philosophy
• cash flow management
• building teams
• community initiatives

Keywords

• startups
• entrepreneur
• leadership
• cash flow
• vision
• effective teams
• Founder Link
• game development
• software businesses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Founder Link, eBay

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