From Big Bets to Bigger Lessons: Human-Centered Leadership | EP 164 David Miller

Guest: David Miller, EO Platinum One Global Bridge member since 2013, Founder of Alchemy of Scale Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel David Miller has lived the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, from leading a $1.5B financial firm, to scaling a cannabis brand past $10M, to starting over after setbacks that would break most founders. In this powerful episode, David shares how big risks led to even bigger lessons, why mistakes often become the most valuable messages, and how he blends method with magic to create true human-centred leadership. In this episode of the EO Business Podcast, David opens up about: - The truth about scaling too fast, and what it really costs - How failure can transform into your most powerful story - Why leadership is equal parts process and presence - Lessons from Warren Buffett & the world of billion-dollar finance - Building again with clarity, resilience, and a people-first lens 👉 Watch now and subscribe for more raw stories from entrepreneurs around the world. ABOUT DAVID David Miller is an entrepreneur, investor, and leadership coach who’s built and rebuilt businesses across industries — from Wall Street finance to cannabis startups to human-centered coaching. With decades of experience scaling companies, raising capital, and navigating setbacks, David now helps founders find both the method and the magic in their own journeys. His story is proof that risk, failure, and reinvention are not the end, but the beginning of transformation. CONNECT WITH DAVID Website: alchemyofscale.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-miller-business-coach/ Instagram: @davidmiller.buzz -------------------- ABOUT EO Entrepreneur's Organization (EO) is a global business network of 18,000 + influential business owners in over 220 chapters across 76 countries. We offer world-class events that encompass engaging entrepreneur and business stories, skills-specific workshops, and exciting social gatherings. Our mission is to drive both business and personal growth through peer-to-peer learning, providing support for the holistic entrepreneur experience covering business, family, community, and personal aspects. As a not-for-profit organization, all our funds directly contribute to member benefits. If you're a business owner with revenues ranging from US$250k to US$1m, you can join our Accelerator Program. If your revenues exceed US$1m, you can join the main EO Program in your nearest local chapter. To join or find out more about your nearest chapter, visit https://www.eonetwork.org/why-join/apply-for-membership-form. For further information, please contact: Podcast Host Linh Podetti: linh@outsourcingangel.com.au General Inquiries: support@eonetwork.org.au EO Sydney: www.eosydney.com.au EO Global: https://hub.eonetwork.org/ EO Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneursOrganization -------------------- ABOUT THE HOST Linh Podetti is the CEO and Founder of Outsourcing Angel, a Sydney-based company that helps to create jobs for people in the Philippines while creating freedom for business owners around the world. Outsourcing Angel provides Systemise & Scale Up Services as well as Recruitment of Virtual Assistants to help business owners grow a business that doesn't rely on them. Linh has been an active member of EO Sydney since June 2022, and she actively seeks out opportunities to promote and uplift fellow entrepreneurs. Business Website: www.outsourcingangel.com Personal Website: https://www.linhpodetti.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@360degreesuccesslife LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linhpodetti/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linh.podetti/