Episode #286 - Financial Lifelines: Unveiling the World of Insolvency - with Michael Durkan

Sep 6, 2023

Welcome to the this new episode of ScaleUp Radio. I’m Granger Forson, www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or find me on LinkedIn . Today, we’re venturing into the riveting domain of insolvency with Michael Durkan. He’s a veteran in the field and has been casting safety nets for businesses and individuals in financial turmoil for over 15 years with his business Durkan Cahill.

 

Now, insolvency often carries a sombre undertone, but what if I told you it's a domain where professionalism meets kindness? Durkan Cahill as a practice isn't just about crunching numbers; it’s about extending a lifeline, alleviating the weight off troubled shoulders, and navigating through financial mazes. The firm places humanity at the heart of its financial expertise.

 

In this episode, we're also lifting the curtain on the inner workings of Durkan Cahill’s firm - a place where camaraderie, innovation, and work-life balance hold sway. Discover how Michael fosters a thriving environment, praises his team, and how monthly formal meetings fuel the flame of progress!

 

Hold your breath as we unravel what it took for Michael to set sail on his own, after parting ways with a former employer, and how his unyielding spirit shaped a shaped his business that champions the importance of relationships and early intervention in financial difficulties.

Prepare to be inspired and enlightened, as we navigate through turbulent financial seas to the shores of hope and rejuvenation at Durkan Cahill!

 

Michael can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/michael-durkan-5b610823

https://durkancahill.com/

[e-mail]

 

Resources:

 

Inside the Nudge Unit by David Halpern - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/inside-the-nudge-unit-how-small-changes-can-make-a-big-difference-david-halpern/4236590?ean=9780753556559

 

The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-wisdom-of-crowds-why-the-many-are-smarter-than-the-few-and-how-collective-wisdom-shapes-business-economics-society-and-na-james-surowiecki/4095577?ean=9780349116051

 

Malcolm Gladwell - https://www.gladwellbooks.com/

 

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