Parenting can be both joyful and challenging, especially with large families.
Entrepreneurship requires a willingness to take risks and learn from failures.
The timeline between idea and action can be short for those willing to embrace risk.
Failures should be viewed as learning opportunities rather than setbacks.
AI is transforming the sales and customer service landscape, making processes more efficient.
Understanding when to quit a venture is crucial for long-term success.
Building strong teams is essential for scaling businesses effectively.
The importance of personal interaction in sales remains, even with the rise of AI.
Balancing multiple businesses can lead to stress and pressure on personal life.
Success in business often comes from a combination of hard work, resilience, and adaptability.
AI is significantly impacting the call center and customer service industries.
Old-school sales techniques remain effective in today's market.
Local events and networking are crucial for business growth.
Listening is a vital skill for successful salespeople.
Balancing family life with business is essential for fulfillment.
Success should be redefined beyond just financial achievements.
Understanding personal values is key to true success.
AI can enhance sales processes, especially for high-volume products.
The emotional connection to family can be more fulfilling than business success.
Enjoying the journey of family life is important for overall happiness. titles
00:00 The Joys and Challenges of Parenting 06:10 Navigating Success and Failure in Business 14:04 Understanding When to Quit vs. Persist 19:52 The Future of Customer Service with AI 26:39 Old School Sales Techniques in a Modern World 31:39 Balancing Family Life and Business Success 41:10 The Future of AI in Customer Engagement
Salesman first.
Started washing dishes at 14.
Created a business plan to wash cars at age 8.
Entrepreneur at heart.
You need a desire to sell to win as an entrepreneur.
At 19, he started selling Cutco Knives.
COVID destroyed about 95% of his sales organization overnight.
He's a launch guy.
He has a high appetite for risk..."Call it stupidity."
"I'm not afraid to fail."
Stick with your expertise.
Don't let your success go to your head.
"Maybe more business isn't necessarily better business."
I've never let a failure define me.”
"For a second, I wasn't thinking, I just wanted to win."
It put a lot of pressure on him and his family.
But how do you define winning?
"We don't need everything."
Learn to say no...bring down the stress.
"I'm scaling down now."
AI is good at understanding data and making decisions.
AI can eliminate you from being on hold.
We're built to solve problems, not sit in a cubicle and do repetitive tasks.
He's leveraging LinkedIn Navigator and live events to grow his B2B sales.