In this engaging episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Andrew Romeo speaks with Ronan Leonard, Founder of Intelligent Resourcing, to explore the intricacies of entrepreneurship, continuous learning, and the evolving business landscape. Ronan is a Certified Innovation Professional, Business Mentor, and expert in business improvement and in this episode, he recounts his journey from early business setbacks to eventual success, highlighting the transformative power of resilience, intrinsic motivation, and a relentless curiosity. His perspective challenges the notion of following trendy business formulas, advocating instead for creating meaningful value through experimentation, perseverance, and adaptability.
Ronan shares how his entrepreneurial path was marked by pivotal moments that ignited his passion for self-improvement and growth. He reflects on the importance of breaking limiting beliefs, learning from diverse fields, and applying these insights to drive business innovation. Having read over 400 books in the past seven years, Ronan offers a strategic approach to extracting actionable insights, emphasising efficiency in learning by focusing on specific questions and skipping redundant content. The discussion highlights the critical need for curiosity and adaptability in navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.
Delving into the impact of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... and technology on businesses, Ronan draws parallels between the current AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... revolution and the Industrial Revolution, forecasting a significant shift in job landscapes. He emphasises the necessity of interpersonal skills amidst this disruption and underscores the role of technology in wealth creation. Ronan’s venture, Intelligent Resourcing, exemplifies how businesses can streamline operations by outsourcing tasks and leveraging AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through..., allowing founders to concentrate on strategic growth and innovation. Andrew Romeo reinforces this by encouraging founders to focus on their strengths and delegate operational details for maximum impact.
The conversation also touches on the struggles of technical founders in areas like sales and marketing, with Ronan advocating for accountability and consistency in content creation. His “100 Days in Business” framework illustrates how tools like empathy maps and sales battle cards can address pain points and foster growth. Both Andrew and Ronan stress the importance of tackling challenging tasks and establishing clear structures to prevent project failures, sharing insights on the transformative power of strategic thinking, systems, and delegation.
Ronan and Andrew close the discussion by exploring the value of mentors and coaches in accelerating business growth. They highlight the power of challenging limiting beliefs, embracing vulnerability, and leveraging external resources to overcome obstacles. Ronan contrasts the growth trajectories of US and Australian businesses, attributing faster growth in the US to prioritising delegation and mentorship. By integrating people, technology, and structured processes, businesses can achieve efficiency and scalability, paving the way for sustainable success.
Topics Covered
- Entrepreneurial Journey and Overcoming Setbacks
- Intrinsic Motivation and Continuous Learning
- Efficient Reading and Knowledge Application
- Impact of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... on Jobs
- Technology Adoption and Wealth Creation
- Outsourcing and Leveraging AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through...
- The Struggles of Technical Founders
- Strategic Thinking and Accountability
- The Role of Mentorship in Business Growth
Important Time Stamps
- 20 Years, 400 Books, and Counting: Why Learning Never Stops in Business (0:07 – 4:46)
- Turning Knowledge into Action: The Key to Business Growth (4:47 – 7:11)
- Skim Smarter, Not Harder: Ronan’s Book Reading Hacks (7:12 – 17:58)
- Stop Doing It All! Delegate, Automate, Innovate (17:59 – 25:15)
- The Power of Consistency: How to Truly Market Your Business (25:16 – 31:19)
- The Road Less Stupid: Essential Lessons for Smarter Business Decisions (31:20 – 37:35)
- From Stuck to Scaled: How Coaches Transform Mindsets (37:36 – 45:04)
Useful Links
Intelligent Resourcing | LinkedIn
Intelligent Resourcing | Website
