The Art of Bold Moves and Second Chances: Courtney Turich
Episode Links:
Website -- https://www.thecourtneyturich.com
LinkedIn: Courtney Turich -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyturich1
Cooler Heads -- https://coolerheads.com
Summary:
In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Scott explores the remarkable journey of Courtney Turich, a Shark Tank entrepreneur who secured deals with Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner, currently serving as Global VP of Sales and Marketing at Cooler Heads. From growing up in small-town Indiana to solo backpacking across Australia, Courtney's path reveals how bold moves and difficult decisions shape authentic leadership.
The conversation delves into Courtney's experience on Shark Tank, the unexpected challenges that followed her television success, and the tough decision to walk away from her company to prioritize family. Her journey back into medical device sales with startup companies led to discovering her true calling at Cooler Heads, where she helps cancer patients maintain dignity during treatment through scalp cooling technology.
Show Notes:
00:32 Meet Courtney Turich: Shark Tank Entrepreneur
01:58 Courtney's Early Life and Big Dreams
04:06 The Australia Experience: Expanding Horizons
07:19 Career Growth and Overcoming Challenges
10:59 The Shark Tank Journey Begins
18:44 Post-Presentation Reflections
20:13 Facing Financial Setbacks
22:11 A Tough Decision: Walking Away
24:19 Rediscovering Passion in Medical Sales
26:22 Empowering Others Through Strengths
31:35 Joining Cooler Heads
33:29 The Impact of Scalp Cooling Technology
37:05 Final Thoughts
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