369. Ironman to Elite Leader: Greg McDonough’s Path to Success in Life and Business

Happiness Solved

Sandee Sgarlata

Self-improvement, Business, Love, Education, Inspirational, Happiness, Joy, Depression, Selflove, Motivational, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Peace

5 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 6 December 2024

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Greg McDonough. Greg is a seasoned executive who has owned and operated businesses in the professional services sector, navigating them through both good and tough times. He brings his personal experience of knowing what it’s like to be ‘in the owner’s seat’ when working with clients, taking time to ask the questions others may not. As a Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), he has successfully led companies through turnarounds, mergers, acquisitions, and other financial matters. His book The Turnaround, published in 2017, guides businesses in navigating difficult financial matters and gives practical information when they need it most. Greg is involved in many business support organizations, currently serving as the President of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Washington, D.C. Chapter. He is also a member of the Association for Corporate Growth and the British-American Business Association. When he’s not serving clients, Greg competes in Ironman competitions, where he is a 5-time finisher. Greg and his wife Monique share their dedication to triathlon training and parenting on Triathlon Parents. Connect with Greg: Website: https://gregmcdonough.com/ https://www.triathlonparents.com/ Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Turnaround-Surviving-Bankruptcy-Achieving-Business/dp/1619617021/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Turnaround+greg+mcdonough&qid=1623178494&sr=8-1-fkmr0 Connect with Sandee: Website: www.sandeesgarlata.com Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata Twitter: www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata

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0:00.0	Hey there, I'm Sandy Scarlotta and welcome to the Happiness Solved podcast. Twice a week,
0:12.0	we explore the journey to finding true happiness by sharing inspiring stories, practical tips,
0:18.0	and insightful conversations with some of today's leading experts.
0:22.5	But we don't just scratch the surface.
0:24.6	We dive deep into the real grit of what it takes to live a genuinely happy life.
0:30.1	Whether you're looking to improve your well-being, enhance your relationships,
0:33.7	or simply add more joy to your life, you're in the right place.
0:36.9	So grab your favorite beverage,
0:39.0	get comfortable, and let's dive into today's episode, because happiness is a choice and the choice
0:44.2	is yours. Greg McDonough, so excited to see your handsome face. How's it going? It's wonderful, Sandy.
0:52.9	It's nice to be with you again.
0:58.9	Yeah. So folks, we have a real treat today because we are actually, his name's Greg McDonough,
1:04.7	but he's an iron man. He's actually an iron man. And every time you finish one, I'm like,
1:10.5	what the heck is going on? Like, this guy doesn't stop. Like, you've completed nine Iron Man's yeah it's a it's a passion it's a
1:14.9	hobby really the finish line for an iron man for me is the starting line for the next
1:19.0	and okay we could dig into as deep into that as you like but I'll just leave that for
1:25.5	now so when I started running and training, right, and I made the decision I was going to do
1:34.3	the Marine Corps Marathon. I did it in 2006. And I remember, yeah, I remember, you know,
1:42.9	when my son was in preschool, there was another mom there, and she was
1:46.1	trying to qualify for the Olympic trials in marathon running.
1:49.5	And I said to myself, because she runs, at the time, she was running 15 miles seven days a week,
1:55.7	minimum, and would do it in lightning speed, okay?
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