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In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Matt Turner, Founder of Clownfish Events, who started the business at 18, grew it into a multi-million-pound company and, 16 years later, decided to fire himself.
Matt shares how growing up feeling he didn’t fit in led him to build his “own room” through Clownfish, creating a workplace where others could feel accepted and supported. He explains why a strong culture makes commercial sense and how events can help teams reconnect with their company’s purpose.
He also talks openly about the insecurities that business success couldn’t resolve, learning to accept help and recognising when someone else was better placed to lead the company’s next stage of growth.
Expect insights on:
- Building a culture where people belong and can do their best work
- Giving employees the role models and support they need to develop
- How events reconnect colleagues with each other and their company’s purpose
- Why external success doesn’t resolve personal insecurity
- Accepting help through therapy, coaching and mentoring
- Recognising when a growing business needs a different leader
- Finding identity and purpose after stepping away
Matt’s story offers a personal perspective on the relationship between a founder and their business, from the need to prove yourself to becoming comfortable enough to hand over responsibility.
Host: David Watt, Partner at Kershaw Partners
Guest: Matt Turner, Founder of Clownfish Events
BẢN CHÉP ÂM THANH 🔗
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Welcome to the Kirchhood Partners podcast Event Matters.
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Conversations about the realities of running, growing and scaling event businesses today.
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This podcast is for established event business owners who want clarity, confidence, and a different perspective on the road ahead.
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Our aim is to keep these conversations open, informal, honest, practical, and even sometimes a …
