265. Grit and Growth with Brian Murphy (Part 1)

The Greg McKeown Podcast

Greg McKeown

Education, Business, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 18 January 2024

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Join me as I welcome the remarkable Brian Murphy, the founder and CEO of cybersecurity giant Reliaquest, to share his inspiring story of entrepreneurship. Listen in as Brian takes us back to his formative years, from his blue-collar roots to the pivotal moments that shaped his future. We laugh about his childhood mishaps and marvel at how a mobile library and a curious mind led him to his first business book at the tender age of thirteen. In this episode, we explore the profound influence of a strong work ethic and the benefits of being the youngest sibling. He emphasizes the importance of effective communication, recounting how a college class and techniques like "feel, felt, found" shaped his approach to both business and personal interactions. This conversation highlights the invaluable role of mentorship and the life-altering impact of books, as Brian reflects on how "Rich Dad Poor Dad" transformed his outlook on life. Our discussion touches on the confidence that comes from knowledge and the power of doing simple things "savagely well." As Brian's journey unfolds, it's clear that success in entrepreneurship is anything but linear. Tune in to learn from Brian's experiences and the principles that have guided him to the pinnacle of the tech industry. Follow Brian on LinkedIn. Visit the Reliaquest website. Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm thrilled to welcome Brian Murphy to our podcast today.
0:10.0	Brian is not just the founder and CEO of Vrelaquest, a leading name in the cybersecurity industry.
0:15.9	He's a visionary leader who's transformed the company from a nascent startup in 2007 to a global powerhouse. It has a valuation now of a billion dollars.
0:26.0	Not a lot of people can say they've done that. He's a Florida State University alumnus
0:31.0	with degrees in accounting and finance. He's had a career as a management
0:36.2	consultant at PWC, but that foundational experience paved the way for this entrepreneurial journey as you'll see. So in 2007 amidst challenging
0:46.0	economic conditions, Brian sketched the concept of Reliocest on a cocktail napkin at an FSU alumni event marking the beginning of this extraordinary journey.
0:58.0	He's got a commitment that goes way beyond business growth.
1:01.0	He's deeply invested in community and education.
1:05.2	And Reliquest itself is involved in a whole series of educational programs, invest in STEM.
1:11.3	His leadership, the Strategic Force Act, has earned him and reliable, numerous accolades.
1:17.0	The company's positive culture, the focus growth that's been recognized by Fortune magazine and entrepreneur among others.
1:25.0	Brian himself has been acknowledged as one of Florida trends most influential business leaders.
1:30.0	In today's conversation, we're going to dive into Brian's journey and I think you'll find him fascinating I'm going to be. So, Brian, welcome to the show.
2:05.0	Thanks very much, Greg.
2:08.0	Really appreciate you having me on and excited for the conversation today.
2:13.4	Let's start at the very beginning.
2:15.4	Tell me like, I mean literally.
2:18.0	Way before you're thinking you're not prepared for this question,
2:21.2	your first memory.
2:22.3	Oh, man, first memory. Well, I'm the youngest of three boys by seven years.
2:28.0	Here, so I think I, my earliest memory is probably my hand getting slammed in the door as my brothers
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