A Thank You to Derek O'Dwyer from ActionCoach
Business wisdom built on experience lands differently than theory. You can tell the difference.
Yesterday morning, we attended a business seminar at the Radisson Red in Galway, led by Derek O'Dwyer from ActionCoach. We walked in without strong expectations. We walked out with interesting concepts to consider and useful pieces that will contribute to the bigger picture we're building.
Some of the topics Derek spoke about included the importance of the team you build out, the people you hire, and knowing your numbers. His message was built from experience, and that came through clearly.
One point that aligned with our philosophy: your team is your company. The people you hire directly shape the company, how it operates, and how customers benefit from it.
The real value came after
Following the workshop, we spent some time with Derek at the bar. That conversation turned out to be one of the most valuable parts of the morning. He gave us insights specific to our startup and the challenges we're facing. Not generic advice. Not platitudes. Real, actionable guidance that we'll be putting into practice.
That kind of generosity with expertise is rare, and we appreciate it.
Why we're sharing this
We're not affiliated with ActionCoach. We're not being asked to promote anything. We simply wanted to publicly acknowledge someone who took time to help us think more clearly about our business.
If you're an Irish business owner looking for practical strategies to structure and scale your operations, Derek's work is worth looking into. You can learn more about him and ActionCoach on his profile page.
Derek — thank you for sharing your time and insights with us. They made a difference.
