This episode: The Day Comfort Became the Enemy: How David Quick Walked Away from Security to Build Something Bigger.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Initial Greetings (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney greets Guest David Quick, mentioning their long-standing acquaintance since 2020.
- Drew thanks Chris Lipper for introducing David and explains the theme of the podcast, focusing on life’s non-linear paths and adversity.
- Drew introduces the concept of three types of men: those who ignore adversity, those who see it as a barrier, and those who see it as an opportunity for Growth.
- He invites David to share his defining moment that transformed him from being complacent to taking massive action.
David’s Transition to Entrepreneurship (2:15)
- David reflects on his decision to leave his full-time job in early 2018 to focus on his business full-time.
- He describes his reserved nature and the comfort of his full-time job, which conflicted with his entrepreneurial aspirations.
- David recounts the pivotal moment in 2017 when he had to choose between his job and his business, ultimately deciding to pursue entrepreneurship.
- He explains his background in IT and his experience as an IT Director for a regional firm, highlighting the challenges of balancing his job and business.
Leaving the Full-Time Job (5:39)
- David discusses the process of leaving his job, including a low-key conversation with his managing partner.
- He mentions the surprise from his employer but notes the cordial departure and a small farewell party.
- David describes the initial feelings of freedom and the challenges of managing his time and calendar as a full-time entrepreneur.
- He emphasizes the importance of scheduling time for different business activities to avoid getting stuck in day-to-day operations.
Total Cover IT and Client Success Stories (9:06)
- David explains Total Cover IT, a managed IT company focusing on professional services firms, particularly accounting firms.
- He shares a client success story about an assisted living company that lacked IT infrastructure and support.
- David details the project plan and engagement with the CEO and management to build out IT infrastructure, including firewalls and wireless networks.
- He highlights the long-term impact of their work, leading to the establishment of an IT department and improved IT services for the client.
David’s Book: “Winning with Tech in the Age of AI” (12:47)
- David introduces his book, “Winning with Tech in the Age of AI,” which is a culmination of his 30 years of IT experience.
- He shares an example of a small business with poor IT setup and the consequences of relying on part-time IT support.
- David emphasizes the importance of IT as a business asset rather than an expense, and the need for Small Businesses to focus on IT to grow.
- He discusses the book’s purpose of providing guidance to small business owners on leveraging Technology, including AI, to improve their businesses.
Advice for Young David (16:30)
- Drew asks David for advice he would give to his younger self and to a young entrepreneur.
- David advises his younger self to start talking to people, emphasizing the importance of communication and building connections.
- He advises the young entrepreneur to be persistent and to keep talking to people, highlighting the importance of perseverance in business.
- Drew thanks David for his insights and contributions, expressing admiration for his persistence and achievements.
To learn more about David’s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidquick1/ or his website at http://www.totalcoverit.com/.
David Quick Bio
David Quick is the founder and CEO of Total Cover IT, a managed IT services company based in Parsippany, New Jersey. With over 25 years in the IT industry, coupled with a heavy grounding in accounting and Finance, David brings a unique blend of business and technology experience into every client engagement.
About your host: I’m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I’ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.
In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.
I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in me for close to 50 years.
I now believe that success happens when we find a better way and are willing and able to share it. HOW I do that is by challenging the status quo and thinking differently. Ultimately, WHAT I bring to the table is a way to contribute and add value by having an impact on the lives of others.
My company, Profit Compassion LLC consists of 3 paths:
The Caregiver Family Health Coach: coach for caregivers of individuals with special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For Caregivers who are open to a conversation about how I can support you on your Caregiving journey: I help caregivers find balance, build resilience, and rediscover their own well-being. Through personalized Coaching, I provide practical strategies, emotional support, and the tools to reduce Burnout, strengthen Relationships, and navigate the challenges of caregiving with confidence. My goal is to empower you to care for yourself as compassionately as you care for your loved one.
The Mindful Man Movement: men’s self-discovery coach, speaker, podcast host, author. For Men Seeking Answers Within: Imagine having crystal clear knowledge of your purpose in life where you make confident decisions, and are assertive, productive, and at peak Mental Health. Corporate executives hire me to guide them to tap into their natural power through self-discovery so they may write their own story and live the life they want to live.
WealthPath Strategies & Solutions: health/wellness and financial services to support individuals and businesses.
Join me in transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. Let’s embark on this journey together.
HOW TO CONNECT WITH COACH DREW:
Website: https://profitcompassion.com/
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Drew Deraney now travels the world both to Live and Virtual Events showing mostly men the steps needed to strengthen self-identity and self-worth, to overcome self-limiting beliefs, and to build confidence while being authentic, maintaining boundaries and to transcend people pleasing skills to become the person they are destined to be. Drew challenges them to reach deep inside and make a lasting impact.
In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.
Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. His hospital career spanned 24 years where he was co-chair of the Leadership Institute, spoke at JD Power, was one of three leaders interviewed by The Commonwealth Fund, received his Communicating with Empathy Trainer certification and is a Certified Patient Experience Professional. Four years ago, Drew founded Profit Compassion LLC, an entity to coach and empower mostly men to create resiliency and authenticity as Chief Resilience Officer. Drew is the podcast host of ‘From Caving in to Crushing It’ and recently became a best-selling author with his book ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ - Memoir of a reformed People Pleaser.
