House Painting into Tech Product | James Hatfield [33]

James Hatfield explores his incredible journey from running a house painting business to becoming a pivotal figure in technology and product innovation. James shares insights on the importance of radical candor, data obsession, and the challenges of transitioning skills across starkly different industries.


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• James Hatfield:   / james-hatfield  
• Branden Sewell:   / brandensewell  
• Live Switch: https://www.liveswitch.com/
• Cruden Bay Golf Club: https://crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk/
• Radical Candor: https://www.radicalcandor.com/
• Principles by Ray Dalio: https://www.principles.com/
• Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Di...
• Okinawa Karate: https://ageshiojapan.com/okinawa_kara...
• Off The Ladder Contractor: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jbERR1...
• Instagram:   / cacklemedia   (https://shorturl.at/RKHYt)
• TikTok:   / cacklemedia  
• X: https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC
• YouTube:    / @cacklemedia  
• LinkedIn:   / cacklemedia  
• Support the pod when signing up for Descript / SquadCast: https://get.descript.com/transferable... (https://get.descript.com/transferable...)

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00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills


00:19 The Concept of Transferable Skills


01:04 Radical Candor in the Workplace


01:32 The Power of Humility and Feedback


02:10 James Hatfield's Career Journey


13:29 The Importance of Knowing Your Numbers


16:07 Data Obsession and Business Growth


17:56 From Home Services to Financial Technology


20:43 Innovating in the Clinical Sector


22:34 Aha Moment: The Birth of a New Idea


23:08 Exploring Practical Applications


24:16 Revolutionizing Business Operations


26:48 Balancing Focus and Curiosity


29:30 The Power of Networking


36:27 Soft Data vs. Hard Data


41:22 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections