In this episode of the Risking it All Podcast, we dive into the incredible story of John Loudon, Managing Director and Founder of Hybrid Anchor. Starting his career in call centers, John overcame countless rejections before breaking into the creative industry as a graphic designer. With a passion for web development and an entrepreneurial spirit, he has since built a thriving digital agency empire, successfully scaling his business and acquiring others. John shares candid insights into his journey, including: * His family influences like his father, who was an engineer; his grandfather, who was a programmer and his uncle who was a web developer * How he started his career in a call centre and his early difficulties breaking into the creative industry * Progressing to a senior designer role. * His high-risk approach to his first business and how he wouldn’t recommend it to budding entrepreneurs. * The challenges of navigating failed partnerships * Strategies for breaking into competitive industries * Lessons from growing and acquiring businesses in the creative sector This episode is packed with inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone with big dreams. Follow more of John’s journey and discover more about what his current business offers by connecting with him on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jloudon/ 👉 Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more episodes!