Justin Hickey is your quintessential entrepreneur.
Originating from the great island of Tasmania and after a stint playing in the NBL, Justin started off cutting his teeth in ventures in hospitality and a communications business, international yacht races and commercial fishing, before finding his true calling in the digital and online media industry.Currently you can find Justin in charge of the Digital Elder suit of companies which includes brands such as Digital Elder Australia & UK, 24 Seven Live Chat, Page Builder, HumblAbode, Slashdot Web Sites and external venters Hydraplay water bottle as well as playing a major part in introducing Australia’s next major basketball sporting franchise.
Splitting up his time travelling between various States and International trips whilst managing multiple teams across the World, Justin certainly is a busy man, and something tells me, he wouldn’t have it any other way.Justin explains to me what it takes to both become and stay an entrepreneur, and as you will hear, it is all about riding the highs and lows whilst never standing still., as not every new company or part of the entrepreneurial journey, will be smooth sailing.
Justin learns from his past to keep him motivated and always keep moving forward, and as he says, 'you are a long time dead'.
We also discuss what it is like to build multiple million-dollar international companies and new start-up’s whilst I learnt about the importance of surrounding yourself with good people and more importantly always ensuring that your employees are having fun, and kept fed!
This discussion is an honest account of trials and tribulations of a true entrepreneurial journey, which is jam packed with handy tips and advice to understand all aspects of what it takes to be across various businesses, employees and balance a family life.You can find out more about some of Justin's businesses at:www.digitalelder.com.auwww.digitalelder.co.ukwww.humblabode.com.auwww.hydraplay.comwww.slashdot.com.au