In this conversation, Michael Abens shares his professional journey and the impact he has made in various industries. He discusses his early career, including his role in revolutionizing the use of Coumadin in medicine. Michael also highlights the importance of mindset and never letting the impact he can create be defined by his role. He shares his experiences in leadership positions and the challenges he faced. Additionally, he talks about his decision to join a failing company and turn it around, emphasizing the importance of managing risk. Throughout the conversation, Michael emphasizes that success is not solely defined by financial gain, but by the ability to make a positive impact.
The conversation covers topics such as the pursuit of happiness, passing on the legacy, the birth of Urable, expanding into new verticals, the pitfalls of hustle culture, and balancing work and life. In this conversation, Kevin Davis and Michael Abens discuss various topics related to relationships and business. They emphasize the importance of contentment in relationships and how it creates a positive atmosphere at home. They also highlight the value of family businesses and the exceptional customer experience provided by URABLE. Overall, the conversation explores the themes of contentment, family, and customer experience.
Takeaways
- Happiness should not be defined by material possessions or external achievements. It is important to find contentment and peace with where you are in life.
- Take ownership of your decisions and be willing to make changes if you are not happy with your current situation. Learn from your mistakes and take action to improve.
- Building a family legacy involves mentoring and empowering the next generation to become better leaders and individuals.
- Urable is a comprehensive business management system designed to improve customer experience and streamline operations in the detailing industry.
- Expanding into new verticals requires understanding the unique needs and challenges of each industry and developing tailored solutions.
- Hustle culture can lead to burnout and neglect of personal relationships. It is important to find a balance between work and life, prioritizing self-care and meaningful connections.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:22 Early Career and Impactful Projects
15:13 Transition to AstraZeneca and Leadership Challenges
23:55 Joining a Failing Company and Turning it Around
31:57 The Importance of Managing Risk
34:25 The True Measure of Success
36:27 The Pursuit of Happiness
43:28 Passing on the Legacy
50:00 The Birth of Urable
59:48 Expanding into New Verticals
01:07:30 The Pitfalls of Hustle Culture
01:12:22 Balancing Work and Life
01:12:39 The Importance of Contentment in Relationships
01:13:30 Family Business and Customer Experience
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Your clients will have a more convenient and pleasant experience. Our app will help you improve initial impressions, attract more customers, and generate more sales.
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