Ivaylo Penchev, Walltopia
13/9/2023
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Ivaylo Penchev, Walltopia

The first episode of The Career Show Podcast tells the story of one of the most successful Bulgarian entrepreneurs. Ivaylo Penchev is the co-founder and CEO of Walltopia - the largest manufacturer of climbing walls in the world - as well as the founder of a number of other successful businesses.

Alexander Kadiev, the host of the podcast, visited Ivaylo Penchev in his personal office to find out what is the secret behind his success, and why Ivaylo is known as one of the few Bulgarian businessmen who have succeeded in an honest way and are leaders in their industry worldwide.


From the conversation of Alexander Kadiev and Ivaylo Penchev you will find out:

  • How does a person who does not consider himself a good businessman climb to the top of an entire industry?
  • What did Ivaylo learn from driving taxis and selling plastic bags?
  • What happens to Ivaylo after his fall on his private plane?
  • What skills and qualities are most important to Ivaylo in his employees?
  • What do climbing and entrepreneurship have in common?
  • How did money and success change Ivaylo and what has remained the same?


In this episode you will learn more:

  • What is more important than education to be successful in our work?
  • How to be valued and get what we deserve from our employer?
  • What is the one indispensable thing in any company?
  • Does anxiety interfere or help in business?
  • Why do business partners, who are also friends, often quarrel?
  • How do you earn the trust of the largest international markets?
  • Can anyone be a successful businessman?
  • What makes a manager capable of leading a large team?

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