Tony Kula. Post-Exit Shift: From Workaholic to Ironman

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Tony Kula. Post-Exit Shift: From Workaholic to Ironman

 
 
 

Tony Kula. He has built three businesses, exiting his first in his mid 20-s and spending two decades turning the next into a video distribution powerhouse, which he sold six years ago.

His latest venture, MeetYoo, skyrocketed during the pandemic, but faced serious challenges afterward, prompting Tony to reassess his priorities.

Now he's an advocate for healthy living, an Ironman athlete and is finding his new purpose through angel investing and writing.

In this episode, we explore his three decades of post-exit lessons and his uniquely European take on work-life balance.

What We Discussed:

00:00:08: Guest introduction - Tony Kula

00:00:46: Tony's background and career overview

00:01:04: Exploration of post-exit lessons and work-life balance

00:01:10: Tony's business exits

00:03:36: Starting and building MeetYoo

00:08:18: Changes around age 50 and the impact of the pandemic

00:09:23: Transition to healthier living and becoming an Ironman athlete

00:10:42: Growth and challenges of MeToo during the pandemic

00:12:24: Post-exit reflections and current pursuits

00:12:52: Angel investing and new purposes

00:16:01: Continuation of athletic pursuits

00:18:01: Transition from running a business to angel investing

 

00:19:26: Learning and supporting young founders

00:20:30: Current routine and time management

00:21:37: Reflecting on daily routines and structure

00:22:31: Missing the team and social aspects of work

00:23:06: Balancing responsibilities and creativity

00:24:28: Observing personal growth and management evolution

00:25:55: Life after exiting the business

00:26:23: The role of writing and meditation in self-reflection

00:28:04: Exploring the concept of purpose

00:30:06: The financial and personal purposes of business

00:32:00: Philosophical reflections on personal purpose

00:32:52: Relationship with family and being a good human

00:34:18: Thoughts on legacy and being remembered


 
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