Summary
In this episode, Andrew Palmer shares details about his complex personal life and entrepreneurial journey. He begins by discussing his familial relationships, highlighting his connections with an ex-wife and an ex-partner. He maintains a friendly relationship with his ex-wife, with whom he has a daughter, and lives with his ex-partner due to their enduring friendship. Andrew then delves into his family history, revealing that his father moved from Belfast to Glasgow soon after his birth, something Andrew recently discovered through his sister’s genealogical research.
Our conversation shifts to Andrew’s childhood, which was marked by frequent relocations and working from a young age due to his family’s financial situation. He recalls experiences with an abusive stepfather that led to him and his twin brother being taken in by foster parents. Andrew speaks fondly of his foster parents, who provided him much-needed stability until welfare stopped supporting them, forcing him to live with his biological father, a strict man he barely knew. This tumultuous upbringing eventually led Andrew to become self-reliant at a very young age.
Andrew discusses his early career, revealing that he worked in various roles, including as a waiter and a motorcycle courier. His career took a turn when he found a job as a private detective, working on both domestic and industrial espionage cases. He shares interesting anecdotes about phone tapping for Barclays Bank and retrieving stolen blueprints for a lift company. Throughout the conversation, Andrew emphasizes his resilience and adaptability in navigating a variety of challenges across different industries.
As an entrepreneur, Andrew explains his approach to building and selling businesses. He co-founded Elegant Marketplace with minimal initial investment and, despite some partner challenges, successfully sold it to InMotion Hosting. He talks about his latest venture, Bertha AI, an AI tool for WordPress. Despite facing a major setback when ChatGPT launched, causing them to lose all subscribers, Andrew remains optimistic and continues to work on the project. His entrepreneurial spirit is defined by his short-term commitment to projects, driven by a constant search for new challenges.
Towards the end of our chat, Andrew reveals personal interests such as playing guitar and golf. He shares light-hearted stories about his experiences with these hobbies, including his brief stint at golf where he once had a nine handicap. His multifaceted life experiences, from personal struggles and professional achievements to his hobbies, paint a picture of a resilient and dynamic individual who continually reinvents himself.
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