In this episodeĀ of Say It Skillfully, Molly welcomes Brennan O'Dowd, owner and operator of Raleigh Paint & Improvement. Brennan opens up about how he collapsed into a heroin and Xanax addiction after struggling in hisĀ post-college years.Ā He talks about being at rock bottom and finding the light at the end of the tunnel in painting. Brennan sold his car, clothes, and anything else he could find for his first paint van, and through hard work and dedication built a now 5-star rated painting company from the ground up. Tune in to this episode for a personal account of Brennan's rollercoaster ride of a journey, as well as tips for creating a successful business and staying sober despite an addictive personality. Brennan inspires us all to know no boundaries and to commit to taking action so that all can be safe, seen and heard, and our true best selves.
Failure is the key to the door of success. If you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough.Ā