Terry Harris-Ellis lives and breathes adventure, using it as a tool for growth in both life and business. To him, adventure isn’t just scaling mountains—it’s tackling challenges head-on and making life meaningful. He’s passionate about embracing life fully and believes the world would be better if we all showed more understanding and care for others.

Running a business with his wife, Helen, has been one of Terry’s greatest adventures. He admits it’s tough to balance work and personal life, but learning to communicate, define roles, and trust his team has been transformative. Letting go of control was a struggle, but it’s allowed others to thrive and the business to flourish.

For Terry, success isn’t just about profits—it’s about impact. From mentoring his team to inspiring his kids to dream big, he’s proud of what he’s built. His advice? Trust your team, embrace failure as growth, and focus on what excites you. Life’s too short not to go all in.

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In this interview, Pete Wharton, an Ironman competitor and environmental consulting firm owner, dives into his journey of resilience, both in sports and business. He explains that mindset is central to his life, with resilience defined by adapting to challenges, setting goals, and appreciating small wins along the way. Through Ironman races and running his consulting business since 2008, Pete has learned to embrace setbacks as necessary for growth.

Pete also shares insights into his personal struggles, including a late diagnosis of ADHD and dyslexia, which clarified why he often dives into projects with intense focus but can also "stonewall" or tune out. This self-awareness helped him adjust his work habits and embrace flexible schedules, making him more productive and understanding of his own limitations. His transformation journey also includes overcoming unhealthy habits from his youth, and he credits these early struggles with his current commitment to a balanced, resilient lifestyle.

On the importance of openness, Pete speaks about breaking the silence around mental health and personal hardship, especially as an ambassador for the Miscarriage Association. He sees resilience not just as overcoming adversity but also being transparent about struggles, which he models for his kids, rugby team, and colleagues. By sharing his challenges, he hopes to foster connection and inspire others to keep moving forward.

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Understand the importance of tracking numbers in business. Tanner O’Brien explains that visibility into your metrics—good or bad—is essential for growth. For small business owners, numbers might seem tedious, but they’re key for making smart decisions, especially around cash flow. Regularly tracking financials, sales, and marketing metrics can help you see issues early, prepare for challenges, and invest confidently in future growth.

O’Brien stresses that “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Key metrics like KPIs and KAIs reveal trends and allow quick adjustments, making decision-making clearer and faster. Facing the numbers may take courage—they tell the truth without sugar-coating—but they bring clarity and help avoid emotional, reactive decisions. Monitoring cash flow weekly, for instance, lets you act in advance rather than getting caught off guard.

The BizX Podcast Episode 85 with Tanner O’Brien

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