Ep.133 - Rebuilding a Business After Addiction | Martin Dineen

The EO Business Podcast

Guest: Martin Dineen, an EO Sydney member since 2024, the founder of MJD Recruitment
Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel.
In this episode of the Entrepreneur Organization Business Podcast, hosted by Linh Podetti, Martin Dineen, founder of MJD Recruitment and EO Sydney member shares his incredible journey of rebuilding his business and life after overcoming alcohol and drug addiction. Discover how Martin nearly sabotaged his successful recruitment agency through a lifestyle of partying and how hitting rock bottom became the catalyst for profound personal and professional transformation. Learn about the challenges he faced, the dark times he endured, and the steps he took to turn his life around. Today, Martin runs a thriving business that serves Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, and other Office Support Professionals across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. His story is a testament to resilience, gratitude, and the power of choosing a life of sobriety.
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ABOUT MARTIN:
With over 16 years in recruitment, Martin Dineen founded MJD Recruitment a decade ago with a vision to create a top-tier office support agency renowned for exceptional service and a robust professional network. His goal was to build a company where loyalty and hard work lead to unique growth opportunities for his team, opportunities they wouldn't find elsewhere. Today, MJD stands as Sydney's leading office support agency, with expanding operations in Melbourne. Recently, they launched an HR division that complements their existing portfolio and will continue to be a focus area. Their journey, marked by both challenges and achievements, reflects a steadfast commitment to excellence and the collective spirit of their team.
CONNECT WITH MARTIN:
Website: http://www.mjdrecruitment.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-dineen-9096b013/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martindineen/
ABOUT THE HOST
Linh Podetti is the CEO and Founder of Outsourcing Angel, a Sydney-based company that helps to create jobs for people

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