Dan Rolfe - His journey with mental health and business

Dan Rolfe, a painter and decorator, joins the podcast to discuss his journey with mental health.
Find Dan on Insta - Rolfey paints
He opens up about his childhood, growing up in a single-parent household, and the absence of a father figure. Dan shares his struggles with anxiety and depression, as well as his tendency to avoid responsibilities and shut down. He also talks about his need for validation and feeling like he's always second best. Despite these challenges, Dan emphasizes the importance of being a good person and finding happiness in serving others. Dan discusses his journey through various jobs and how he eventually started his own painting and decorating business. He opens up about his struggles with mental health and how it impacted his business. He also talks about his experiences traveling alone and how it has helped him build confidence and find his purpose. In this final part of the conversation, Russ and Dan discuss the importance of being authentic and open on social media, the challenges of working with the BBC, and Dan's travel experiences. They also explore the idea of Dan creating content around different industries and skill exchanges. Dan shares his passion for creating content and his desire to find his niche in the market. They wrap up the conversation by discussing the future of their respective businesses and the importance of supporting each other.