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  • Balancing Sales and Leadership in Luxury Real Estate Market
    Aug 7 2024
    In this engaging episode of "Love Your Sales," Leighann Lovely chats with Andy Daro, a seasoned real estate professional and commissioner of North Bay Village in Miami, Florida. Andy shares insights from his 12 years of experience in luxury sales, discussing the unique challenges and rewards of managing a successful real estate team. He also delves into his role as commissioner, focusing on community development projects like the Island Walk. Listeners will gain valuable advice on balancing sales and management responsibilities and the importance of hard work and personal growth. Tune in to discover how Andy navigates the world of high-stakes real estate while juggling multiple roles Contact Andy Website – compass.com/agents/the-daro-team/ compass.com/agents/andy-rotondaro/ LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/andy-daro-b7838471 Special Thank you to our Sponsors – Genhead – www.genhead.com and Sales Rescue – www.rescuemysales.com Robb Conlon – Intro and outro – Westport Studio - https://www.westportstudiosllc.com/ The Brave Ones – Instrumental Version Song by Jan Sanejko - https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/the-brave-ones/119489 Ready to grow your business? Schedule a call with us today - https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/discoverysalesleighann Channel Subscribe link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-O7W9DzaRv4waodQKCprIg?sub_confirmation=1 Leighann Lovely: Welcome to another episode of Love Your Sales. Um, I am joined today by Andy Daro. Andy is the commissioner of North Bay Village in Florida, Miami, Florida, and the founder of the Daro team at Compass, a leading real estate team in South Florida. With over 12 years of experience in luxury sales, Andy has established a reputation For exceeding exceptions and building lasting relationships within his [00:02:00] community. I am very excited to have Andy join me today. Welcome to the show. Andy Daro: Hi, Leighann. I'm excited to be here. Thank you for having me on your show. Leighann Lovely: Yeah. So why don't you expand on that, that brief intro and tell us a little bit more about yourself. Sure. Thank you. Andy Daro: Sure. Um, I lead a team, as you mentioned, at Compass, uh, located in Miami. There are nine, uh, of us on my team, uh, international. We deal mostly in luxury residential sales, condominiums, and single family homes, uh, a lot of them waterfront in Miami, Florida. And also, uh, recently I've became commissioner, as you mentioned, of North Bay Village, which is a 9, 000 island, um, 9, 000 resident, sorry, island community in the middle of, uh, the heart of Miami Bay between Miami and Miami, Florida. Leighann Lovely: Wow. Okay. And how, how does one become commissioner and [00:03:00] what is that role? Andy Daro: Well, it's an elected position. Uh, so it is, uh, elected, uh, as I mentioned, though, we have a, it's a small island, so there's only about 9, 000 residents. Um, and it's a, it's a four year term and I'm currently serving my second year. Um, as commissioner. Leighann Lovely: Okay. And so what, what are some of the responsibilities with that? And forgive me for being naive. Andy Daro: Sure. No, it's a, it's a local municipality. So, um, there's been a lot of, especially in Miami where Uh, the kind of crossroads with my real estate is we currently have a lot of development happening into the area. So it goes from development laws to development agreements, uh, planning and zoning. Um, but then it also ranges as just kind of anything that happens in our community, from our infrastructure projects, uh, to our school, our police department, um, funding and budget, uh, anything [00:04:00] that goes into running a city. It's a board of five. So I'm, you know, and then of course we have a great team at North Bay Village, uh, that are employed by the city. Um, so it's a big, it's a group effort, uh, but it's, it's been a good experience so far. Leighann Lovely: Yeah. Awesome. So let's, let's talk a little bit about you. So you're with what, 12 years of experience in luxury sales. So and you run a team of, of nine. So let's, let's talk, let's dive into that. You know, tell me a little bit, well first, I guess before we get into that, let's, let's back up. Have you always been in sales? Have you always been in the real estate kind of industry? Andy Daro: I have mostly always been in sales. I've been in fortune 500 sales, corporate sales prior to getting into real estate, which you mentioned was about 12 years ago. It was in New York city. And I was licensed two years as a realtor in New York city before coming down to Florida. Um, I [00:05:00] have now been here in Florida for about 10 years and I started my team in 2018. So, uh, maybe about what's that six years now I've had my, my own team running. Leighann Lovely: Okay. And how does one go from New York to Florida? I mean, those are very different landscapes, Andy Daro: is it? But yeah, um, there's actually, I mean, actually, it's one of ...
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  • The Path to Success: Lessons from a Third-Generation Entrepreneur
    Jul 31 2024
    In this engaging episode of the "Love Your Sales Podcast," host Leighann Lovely sits down with the dynamic Chanel Rose, a seasoned business developer and entrepreneur. Chanel shares her journey from political campaign manager and fundraising director to the owner of an international consulting firm. She delves into her sales background, influenced by her entrepreneurial family, and offers actionable insights on pivoting into profitable businesses, even amidst challenges like the pandemic. Leighann and Chanel discuss the ever-evolving sales landscape and the importance of leveraging relationships and strategic engagement to achieve success. Tune in for practical advice and inspirational stories that can drive your sales strategy to new heights. Contact Chanel – Website - ceareagency.com LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/chanelrose Special Thank you to our Sponsors – Genhead – www.genhead.com and Sales Rescue – www.rescuemysales.com Robb Conlon – Intro and outro – Westport Studio - https://www.westportstudiosllc.com/ The Brave Ones – Instrumental Version Song by Jan Sanejko - https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/the-brave-ones/119489 Ready to grow your business? Schedule a call with us today - https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/discoverysalesleighann Channel Subscribe link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-O7W9DzaRv4waodQKCprIg?sub_confirmation=1 Leighann Lovely: Welcome to another episode of love your sales. I am so thrilled today. I am joined by Chanel Rose. She is a trailblazer in the world of business development and philanthropy with 15 years of experience under her belt. She's been a powerful force as both a political campaign manager and a fundraising director, and with her skills as a successful business developer and consultant, she has been sought after by companies and organizations [00:02:00] around the globe today. Rose is proud owner of CR agency, LLC, an international consulting firm that specializes in helping businesses. And organizations develop strategies for growth and long term success. Her wealth and knowledge and expertise has been honed through a diverse range of expertise, including time spent in politics, large member organizations, financial services, and many other industries. But Rose's credentials don't stop there. She's also is certified in project management and leadership development from Northwestern University in Chicago and has earned a business analytics certification from the Harvard University in Boston. These qualifications combined with her hands on experience, make her a valuable asset to any organization looking to make a real impact. Whether you're a business looking to expand or an organization looking [00:03:00] to. To make a positive difference in the world. Chanel Rose and her team at CR agency have the expertise and drive to help you succeed with her at the helm. You'll have the confidence charming guide to navigate today's fast paced business landscape and achieve your goals. This is going to be an amazing conversation with your wealth of experience, your background. I'm so thrilled that you're joining me today. Chanel Rose: Thank you so much. Whenever I hear my bio, I'm like, wow, that's me. I've been busy. Yes, you have. Leighann Lovely: So, you know, is there anything that I missed? Chanel Rose: Oh, well, my favorite thing, I stop everything I do and tell people that I'm from Chicago. That's the only thing that's not in that bio. Um, that is, you know, that's probably my favorite thing. If you would have asked me. Um, the running joke is like, it's God, Chicago and everything else, right? Like, when you're from [00:04:00] here, it is very much so. How do you describe your personality? Chicago. Um, and I mean that as a joke, but mostly that is the quickest way to describe my background, um, in the most succinct manner. The only other thing it doesn't mention is, um, yeah, I'm from here. Leighann Lovely: That's awesome. Proud of where you are or proud of where you're from and, and who you've, you know, really how that's built you up to be, you know, who you are. And, um, and, and I think it's important to mention you, you are, and I don't know where I read this, but third generation or fourth generation entrepreneur. Chanel Rose: I am. Yeah. It's in my blood. It's in my roots. Um, so, Ooh, I guess the family started in farming. And up until the late 90s, we had a lumber farm, and then my grandfather was him and his cousin started a transportation logistics company that [00:05:00] grew into both fleet and logistics. And then, um, that second generation is like my mom's generation or the transportation industry. And then. Right. I'm an entrepreneur. I do business development and sales. So if you were to ask me how I got here, I fought it. There was so much friction for me around landing and entrepreneurship and sales. I thought that. I got hired in corporate America after working, um, in campaigns and ...
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  • Accelerate Your Business: Holistic Strategies for Sustainable Growth
    Jul 24 2024
    Join host Leighann Lovely on the "Love Your Sales Podcast" as she dives deep into an illuminating conversation with Katherine Breuss, a seasoned business strategist and growth coach. Together, they explore the critical aspects of business growth, from the importance of strategic structuring and the holistic development of business owners to overcoming the dreaded "hamster wheel" syndrome. Katherine shares invaluable insights on how to identify growth gaps, implement effective strategies, and foster a thriving company culture. This episode is packed with practical advice and actionable steps for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses smartly and sustainably. Tune in to discover how you can transform your business with a balanced approach to growth and personal well-being. Contact Katherine - Website – https://www.accelerategrowth45.com/ E-mail – katherine@accelerategrowth45.com LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-breuss/ Special Thank you to our Sponsor Genhead – www.genhead.com Robb Conlon – Intro and outro – Westport Studio - https://www.westportstudiosllc.com/ The Brave Ones – Instrumental Version Song by Jan Sanejko - https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/the-brave-ones/119489 Ready to grow your business? Schedule a call with us today - https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/discoverysalesleighann Channel Subscribe link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-O7W9DzaRv4waodQKCprIg?sub_confirmation=1 Leighann Lovely: Welcome to another episode of Love Your Sales. I am excited. I am joined by Katherine Breuss. , Katherine is a dynamic and accomplished business strategist and growth coach with a proven record of success in guiding emerging and established leaders and business owners toward achieving overall business performance and optimal wellness. Katherine is recognized for her results-oriented, highly intuitive and empathetic [00:02:00] coaching style, coupled with a goal-oriented approach aligned to the client's wellbeing as a certified focal point business coach, CEPA and ICF. PCC certified, qualified Katherine has coached and consulted for over 20 years. She runs her us business Accelerated Growth 45, which was originally founded in 2004 as Royce Consulting in Asia Pacific, Katherine's clients consist of fortune 500 companies and small to midsize businesses, working with CEOs, senior executives, leadership teams, and entrepreneurs. Katherine specializes in business strategy. Exit planning, coaching, and facilitating incorporating mindset, clarity, effectiveness, growth, succession, and leadership through her integration of the whole person with purposeful business [00:03:00] strategies. She enables business leaders and owners to produce results and enjoy the journey. She has lived the world, four countries, three businesses, and four kids. Katherine has a bachelor's degree in business from the U.S. And four fun studies of undergraduate degrees of chiropractic medical sciences in Australia. Katherine is originally from Wisconsin and returned home in 2022. Strategic acumen and commitment to comprehensive growth. Katherine consistently influences the financial effectiveness, physical and mental health of businesses, individuals, and organizations worldwide. Katherine, I am so excited to have you join me today. Thank you. I'm excited to be here. Yeah. So why don't we start off with you? Tell me a little bit about [00:04:00] your, you know, accelerate growth 45. Katherine Breuss: Yes. So, um, I opened up this arm of the business, um, in, well, gosh, it was 23. June of 23, where, uh, the focus is on small to mid businesses, uh, to support them in their growth endeavors. Um, and that's not just only in terms of the bottom and the top line of the business, it's also growth in themselves. Uh, because I say to people that you are your business, uh, because the person behind the business is the one who's creating the experiences, making the decisions and taking the action. So it's focusing on, on their growth too. And also their, um, you know, personal wealth and wellbeing growth. Uh, so it becomes a very holistic, um, approach because [00:05:00] my, uh, philosophy is, is okay, great. You can work really, really, really hard, make tons and tons of money, but if you're miserable, what's the point, Leighann Lovely: right? Absolutely. And this is, um, Obviously as, as you know, the world knows is, is the wellbeing and the happiness of the entrepreneur of, of not just the entrepreneur, but everybody has, this has become the forefront of all, not all, but so many more conversations that people are having, you know, the looking at people as the whole person, not just. One thing, it's, it's ever more important. We can't just go to work and be miserable and come home and you have to find a way to find fulfillment, I guess, in what you do the majority of your life, which is work. A hundred percent. And as I say that it seems so backwards, like why, [00:06:...
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  • Revolutionizing Sales in Commercial Real Estate with AI-Driven Tools
    Jun 26 2024
    Join Leighann Lovely and Bryan Hayes in this engaging episode of the "Love Your Sales" podcast, as they dive into the intricacies and challenges of the commercial real estate market. Bryan shares his journey from an entry-level sales rep to founding ElevateX Sales, where he leverages his expertise to revolutionize sales consulting through AI-driven insights. Bryan discusses the often-secretive nature of the commercial real estate industry and his mission to bring innovation, transparency, and engaging storytelling to property marketing. Highlighting the importance of authenticity, Bryan advises young sales professionals to stay true to themselves. Tune in for valuable insights, humorous anecdotes, and inspirational advice on succeeding in sales and beyond. Ready to grow your business? Schedule a call with us today - https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/discoverysalesleighann Channel Subscribe link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-O7W9DzaRv4waodQKCprIg?sub_confirmation=1 Leighann Lovely: Welcome to another episode of Love Your Sales. I am excited. I am joined today by Bryan Hayes. He is the founder and the sales guy of ElevateX Sales, Incorporated with 15 years of dedicated sales experience. He has journeyed through several diverse industries, each contributing to his growth as an entrepreneur and sales leader. His role started in 2008 when as an entry level sales rep at a small remodeling company in [00:02:00] Salt Lake City. He transitioned to operations manager to weather the storm in 2008 and really honed in on his customer service experience and skills. Breakthrough came when he discovered his sales superpower in Texas and became a daily practitioner of empathy in sales. He learned the true power of empathy by transforming body and mind through health and fitness, cultivating lasting client relationships by understanding their unique needs, desires and goals. however, he quickly moved into commercial real estate, leaped out of the fitness industry and became a CRE real estate broker at a top five firm. He is now the founder of ElevateX sales. An innovated sales consulting firm that started in 2023 with a mission to [00:03:00] revolutionize sales consulting through AI driven insight, Bryan, welcome. I'm excited to have this conversation with you. Bryan Hayes: Thank you. for having me. Leighann Lovely: So why don't we jump in? You started, um, elevate X sales in 2023. I did. What drove you to do that? Bryan Hayes: Well, I left commercial real estate because interest rates were rising and I was like, well, I don't think deals are going to get done for a little while. And in commercial real estate, you don't get paid until you do a deal. And so I was like, let's try to find, you know, some sort of salary position. I've never in my life, I've always been a sales guy. That's why I call myself the sales guy. Uh, and so I've always been, you know, either 1099 or a hundred percent commission. And so I was like, let me get my first salary job. I did, but it was, [00:04:00] unfortunately it was at a debt collection agency. And it just wasn't the good fit, you know, when you have to explain yourself, you know, it's like, Oh, they ask you, what do you do for a living? You're like, Oh, I'm in debt collection, real estate debt collection. And they're like, Oh, so You know, I have to always say, don't worry, I'm not here for you. It's the worst. And I'm like, I don't want to set up for the rest of my life. So I left that agency, went to another one. Cause you know, I doubled down and so silly. I was there three months. They wanted me to do marketing and then they started getting me to do sales. So I was like, okay, I didn't sign up for this. Like I took the position because you wanted me to do social media, marketing management. You wanted me to do ad spend management. You wanted me to kind of manage the actual exterior. Presence of the company. And then it turned into, Hey, can you make cold calls? [00:05:00] It's like, like I, yeah, I can do cold calls really well, but I don't want to do them for you. And so I left the company and really was just unsure what the future was going to hold. And so I was like, okay, what do I have? Like, what do I have of value? And then I realized that was my experience. So I founded ElevateX sales to be an e learning company. Where I was going to teach my empathy based approach to sales, which I learned in health and fitness, took to commercial real estate and made sure it wasn't ruined by debt collection. Uh, and then when I started the company, I actually had a couple of missteps. I had a terrible media company that took some money from me, didn't do a very good job. They edited one of the videos. We spent three days in the studio, recorded over three hours of content. They edited the first [00:06:00] video, the first module that you would have, that I would actually give away as a teaser. And it was done, I could have done it better. It was so terrible...
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  • Blueprint for Sales Success and Entrepreneurship
    Jun 19 2024
    In this engaging episode of the "Love Your Sales" podcast, host Leighann Lovely interviews Ryan Atkinson, a young and dynamic entrepreneur who owns and runs two companies—Spacebar Visuals and Magic Media. Ryan shares his journey from working at HubSpot to starting his own businesses, delving into his strategic approach to business development, hiring, and leadership. He discusses the importance of identifying an ideal customer profile (ICP) and leveraging outbound marketing techniques to drive growth. Ryan also highlights the significance of working within one's area of genius and outsourcing tasks that aren't core strengths. The conversation offers valuable insights for small and mid-sized businesses looking to enhance their marketing efforts through multimedia content. Listen to learn actionable strategies and be inspired by Ryan's entrepreneurial spirit. Contact Ryan - Website – https://www.spacebarvisuals.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-atkinson17/ Special Thank you to our Sponsor Genhead – www.genhead.com Robb Conlon – Intro and outro – Westport Studio - https://www.westportstudiosllc.com/ The Brave Ones – Instrumental Version Song by Jan Sanejko - https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/the-brave-ones/119489 Ready to grow your business? Schedule a call with us today - https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/discoverysalesleighann Channel Subscribe link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-O7W9DzaRv4waodQKCprIg?sub_confirmation=1 #sales #businessdevelopment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #selling #relashionships #customerexperience #podcast #loveyoursales #lastingrelashionships #salescareers #salesmanager #salesdevelopment #traininganddevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #salespodcast #salestraining Leighann Lovely: Welcome to another episode of love your sales. I'm really excited. I am joined by Ryan Atkinson. He is 25 years of age and entrepreneur who owns and leads two companies, Space Bar Visuals, and Magic Media. Ryan grew up in Iowa and attended the University of Iowa. After graduating, he moved to Boston to work as a BDR at HubSpot. After a year, he pivoted to a new role in marketing [00:02:00] for a health tech company and also moved to Austin, Texas. At that, at this time, he started his first company. Magic Media, which is a podcast agency providing production needs and interview needs. A year ago, he started Space Bar Visuals with his co-founder Brandon in which they create. Animated videos for SaaS companies in early November, Ryan left his full-time job to run these companies full time. Ryan has managed 70 plus people in his career already hosted up. 185 interviews created 125 K in revenue in the past year and partnered with some of the biggest brands in the world in his free time. He enjoys working out, reading, traveling, and being with friends, Ryan. I am so thrilled to have you join me on the, , on the podcast today. Ryan Atkinson: Yeah. Super excited to be here. The, the intro is nice. You read that off like very nicely. So yeah, super, super pumped to be here and yeah, chop it up with you and your audience, I guess. [00:03:00] Super excited. Leighann Lovely: So you are, um, a very young entrepreneur, um, you know, right out of the gate, it looks like you've, you've, you know, explain, have you always had that entrepreneurial experience or, or, um, you know, I guess what would be the right word, um, bug. Ryan Atkinson: Yeah, I gotcha. Um, yeah, so I was actually very lucky and very grateful to have, uh, my stepdad, my mom, they actually both run their own companies. So my stepdad owns a flooring business up in Minnesota. My mom owns her own hair salon. And even my dad like dabbles in like short term like Airbnb rental. So I was always raised by entrepreneurs and I knew I wanted. Once I got out of school to do my three W's and that's work whenever I want work with whoever I want and work like what on what I want to do. Um, so I knew coming out of school that I wanted to be an entrepreneur. I was part of the university of Iowa was like founders clubs. Um, I had my own podcast interviewing entrepreneurs when I was a senior in college. So yeah, from a young age, like I knew I wanted to start my own [00:04:00] company. And it wasn't a matter of like. If it was more a matter of when. And so when I was like 23, 24, however old I was, um, that came to fruition. And yeah, now 25, um, have done some fun stuff. Very grateful for what I do have been built an awesome team. So yeah, very grateful for what I do. And yeah, I started basically from my parents though, that entrepreneurial bug. Leighann Lovely: That's, that's amazing. Um, and you know, I think that you're, you're doing it right. You're doing it at an age where you, and I don't want to say lower risk, but it's, you don't, you don't have the. And again, I, I don't know you extremely well, but I'm going to say you don't have that house. You don't have the kids. You don't ...
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  • Brand Identity and The Force Multiple Every Salesperson Needs
    Jun 12 2024
    In this episode of "Love Your Sales," host Leighann Lovely chats with Randy Chafee, owner and CEO of Source One Marketing LLC and host of the Building Wins Live podcast. They dive into the importance of building a personal brand in the sales industry, with Randy sharing his journey and innovative strategies such as his memorable "Robo Randy" promotional items. The conversation highlights the value of leveraging social media and blogging to enhance one's professional persona while balancing it with company branding. Randy also emphasizes the crucial role of time-blocking and prioritizing revenue-generating tasks in achieving sales success. Tune in to gain insights on creating a lasting impression and effectively managing your sales efforts. Contact Randy – Website – www.ibuyfromrandy.com LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/randychaffee/ Special Thank you to our Sponsor Genhead – www.genhead.com Robb Conlon – Intro and outro – Westport Studio - https://www.westportstudiosllc.com/ The Brave Ones – Instrumental Version Song by Jan Sanejko - https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/the-brave-ones/119489 Ready to grow your business? Schedule a call with us today - https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/discoverysalesleighann Channel Subscribe link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-O7W9DzaRv4waodQKCprIg?sub_confirmation=1 #sales #businessdevelopment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #selling #relashionships #customerexperience #podcast #loveyoursales #lastingrelashionships #salescareers #salesmanager #salesdevelopment #traininganddevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #salespodcast #salestraining Leighann Lovely: Welcome to another episode of Love Your Sales. I am joined by Randy Chafee. He is the owner and CEO of Source One Marketing LLC, a respected manufacturer's rep agency with a rich history spanning over four decades. Randy has built a reputation for excellence and reliability. In addition to his success in his, in addition to his successful business venture, Randy is also known for his involvement in various industries, [00:02:00] related activities and organization. He serves on the board of directors for. For the national frame builders association and the Buckeye frames builders association, where he actively contributes to the growth and development of the industry. Randy's passion for communication and sharing knowledge led him to launch the building wins live podcast, which is awesome, by the way. And establish himself as a prominent blogger and writer through these platforms. Randy explores topics related to metal roofing, building components and business strategies for providing . Valuable insight in and advice to his audience. Recognizing the importance of building a personal brand. Randy has been cultivating the Randy Inc brand long before it became a popular trend. His commitment to developing genuine relationships with clients and partners is deeply ingrained a value he learned from [00:03:00] his father at a young age. As a salesman and entrepreneur, Randy has always prioritized offering value 1st and foremost, Randy. I am so excited to have you come on and talk with me because, um, really what we're going to be talking about is. Building that personal brand. So welcome. Randy Chaffee: Well, thank you, Leighann. Appreciate that. And, and thanks for having me on. And, you know, we talked off air about what we wanted to talk about and man, this is right up the, right in the wheelhouse of what I, I enjoy. I mean, I love the, my industry, right. And I love my products and my manufacturers and obviously my customer friends, but I just, you hit us, you just nailed it. You know, the building that personal brand is, is so important and it's so missed by so many really, really good salespeople. And, and what they could do, however good they are, what they could accomplish, if they would work on building that personal brand. And if they're not anywhere near where they want to be. All my, they haven't even scratched the surface, but so [00:04:00] thank you for having me on and thank you for sort of talking about something that I'm passionate about. Leighann Lovely: Yeah, it's, it, for those who have really started or those who have like locked in how to do that, it, it feels like, well, God, it's so obvious why aren't you doing this? But there is a large, well, majority of people out there who are not leveraging The world that we live in now, social media, the networking, the, and, and you had said a phrase here that I was like, Oh my God, that's so the, the social, um, force multipliers. Is that the phrase you use? Randy Chaffee: Yeah. Yeah. I, and I just use force multiplier in general and, and, but, but you can add social to it, but it, everything that we're doing. And everything you and I've talked about, and when you was on building was live not long ago, we talked about the same thing. If you, if you [00:05:00] take all the virtual, all the ...
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  • Mastering the Dance: Juggling W2 Roles and Entrepreneurship
    Jun 5 2024
    This episode of we are joined by Scott Jacobson, founder of Onward Equity and a seasoned CPA with over 20 years of experience. Scott shares his unique journey of balancing his W2 role as a controller for a medical supply sales company while simultaneously growing his entrepreneurial ventures in real estate investing. He discusses the challenges and rewards of managing these dual roles and offers insights into the mindset needed to thrive in both. Scott also delves into his passion for real estate, the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, and how he is helping others achieve financial freedom through passive real estate investments. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, growth, and the power of leveraging both your skills and your network to achieve success. Contact Scott – Website – www.onward-equity.com LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/scott-jacobson-cpa-47a605270 Leighann Lovely: Welcome to another episode of love your sales today. I am joined by Scott Jacobson. He is the founder of Onward Equity. Scott is a CPA and has been the controller for a medical supply sales company for the past 20 years. He also has 22 years of experience in active real estate investing, ranging from. Single family homes and duplexes to large multifamily apartment buildings [00:02:00] and a medical professional office building. In 2013, Scott and his wife Denise founded a 501c3 nonprofit charity called the Sons Foundation or SON Foundation, which serves as a home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers while they are in Indianapolis for treatments. Scott, I am so thrilled to have you join me today and, uh, and, and talk with me. Scott Jacobson: Thank you, Leanne. It's, it's an honor and it's a privilege. I appreciate you taking the time to chat with me today. Leighann Lovely: Yeah. Looking forward Scott Jacobson: to it. Leighann Lovely: So you are not only a entrepreneur, but you are also a W 2 employee. Is that right? Scott Jacobson: That's correct. Yeah, it's, it's, uh, an interesting dance sometimes trying to balance the two, but, uh, you know, I've, I've done both of them concurrently for, like you said, about [00:03:00] 20 years and, uh, I enjoy them both. So, so far I've been able to, uh, uh, kind of manage them both at the same time and they give different, uh, different excitements to me, I guess, different parts of my life. Leighann Lovely: That's amazing. And I have to say that that can be an extreme challenge for a lot of people because you really have to have it. Well, and some people have to have, you know, two different mindsets. However, I will say that often in conversations that I have with people, sales individuals often have that entrepreneurial mindset to begin with. Right. So coming from that, you know, kind of sales background, if you come from a sales background, you already have that entrepreneurial spirit built into you, but you really, you come from, [00:04:00] You're the controller. You are? Yes. . You know the, the CPA, the numbers guy? Yeah. The, the guy that Scott Jacobson: sits in the back office and , uh, the stereotype is you, you, you sit and you don't talk to anybody and you don't, uh, no one bothers you and you don't bother anyone. Right? ? I try to be the anti CPA, to be honest. Uh, I'm not a big fan of the. The connotation there. Leighann Lovely: Well, so let's talk about that because that's definitely, you know, the, the stereotype is the numbers person, the numbers guy, the numbers gal, who's more of the introvert. So you're definitely swimming against the current here. When we, when we're talking about that true entrepreneurial spirit, the person who's out there selling themselves, let's, let's talk about, you know, how you've managed these two very different in some people's minds and in mind, because, and again, it's, I'm not saying it's not possible, [00:05:00] obviously it's possible, but the Terry, the stereotypical type is. Those don't play well Scott Jacobson: together, Leighann Lovely: correct? So yeah, let's, let's dive into this. Let me tell, you know, tell me a little bit about what you've, you know, how you've reconciled these two different disciplines. Scott Jacobson: Sure. Yeah. And so you're, obviously you're exactly right. They, on, on the service, they don't really mesh well together. Right. And, um, I've always kind of considered, well, I've recently, Became, I guess, maybe more self evident to consider myself. I think there was a specific term for it, but it's either, uh, an extroverted introvert or introverted extrovert. Like I kind of, I definitely have, uh, parts of both I think in me. Um, but the, the entrepreneurial, uh, kind of bug for me started my first job when I got, when I was old enough or when I got my license. I had a lawn mowing business to where, uh, I, I would, [00:06:00] I think at the height, I had 30, over 30 lawns that I was mowing. And I had, uh, I remember my, my mom helped me and we made ...
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  • Optimizing Sales Performance and Team Management
    May 29 2024
    In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Jeff D. Standridge, a seasoned expert on sales, leadership, and organizational growth, shares invaluable insights on the art of selling, the psychological aspects of sales leadership, and strategies for sales team management. Leighann hosts this enlightening discussion, exploring topics from overcoming call reluctance to optimizing sales performance through internal processes. They delve into how effective sales teams are led, the critical balance of results and relationships, and the impact of organizational support on sales success. Dr. Standridge also discusses the significance of educational background versus actionable behavior in distinguishing top performers. This episode offers a comprehensive guide for sales professionals and leaders aiming to enhance their strategies and drive growth. Contact Jeff – LinkedIN – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffstandridge/ Ready to grow your business? Schedule a call with us today - https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/discoverysalesleighann Channel Subscribe link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-O7W9DzaRv4waodQKCprIg?sub_confirmation=1 Special Thank you to our Sponsor Genhead – www.genhead.com Robb Conlon – Intro and outro – Westport Studio - https://www.westportstudiosllc.com/ The Brave Ones – Instrumental Version Song by Jan Sanejko - https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/the-brave-ones/119489 Leighann Lovely: Welcome to another episode of Love Your Sales. I am so thrilled today. I have Dr. Jeff D. Standridge, who helps organizations and their leaders generate sustained results in the areas of innovation, strategy, profit growth, organizational transformation, and leadership. Jeff is an instrument rated pilot in both single engine and multi engine aircrafts, formerly a vice president of Axiom Corporation. He has led, [00:02:00] established, and operated And start up business units in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Jeff serve is serves as the managing director for conductor as well as innovation junkies. That also has a podcast where you are the co host. That's right. That's awesome. He is the co founder and managing partner of Kedron capital partners and teaches in the college of business at the university of central Arkansas. He is also. Retired from the U S army, Arkansas army, national guard, where he was recognized in 2000 as the soldier of the year. This is quite a resume. I am so thrilled. You're also a speaker, trainer, consultant for numerous companies, organizations. You're an author of three books. So why don't you jump in Jeff fill in any of the blanks that I missed. I'm so thrilled to have you. Dr. Jeff D. Standridge: Well, [00:03:00] I am so honored and pleased to be here. And I will tell you that really the only person who calls me Dr. Standridge is my wife. And she only does it when I do something really, really stupid. And she'll say way to go, Dr. Standridge. And so, um, so I get to hear Dr. Standridge quite often because I'm, I'm pretty prone to doing goofy things. So, you know, it is really a pleasure to be here. I'm, I'm excited to visit with you about, about sales and, and, and all things, sales and sales leadership. Leighann Lovely: Yeah, you, I mean, and, and you've written three, right? Three books? No, five. Oh, no. Three. Okay. Three. Three Dr. Jeff D. Standridge: books. Yep. Leighann Lovely: So first tell me a little bit about, you know, the first book that you wrote and what inspired you to do that? Dr. Jeff D. Standridge: Yeah. Technically there are four. Uh, three in recent times. The, the, the first one I wrote back in 2005 with a, with actually a pastor friend of mine. Uh, it's called the abundance principle, five keys to extraordinary living. And we wanted to look at, uh, the, the, the Christian scriptures, but also the, um, the, uh, [00:04:00] uh, just religious texts. And we wanted to look at what were some guidelines there in terms of how we should be living our lives in order to experience the greater degree of fulfillment in the here and now. And, uh, and then in 2018, uh, wrote a book called the innovators field guide. Follow that up in 19 with the top performers field guide. Much of my doctoral research back in the day was in studying the differences in top performers and average performers in, in the healthcare field, ironically, at that time. Uh, and then over time started expanding that research into software developers and database administrators and salespeople and, and, uh, marketing professionals and others. And then, um, The work that I do with the conductor Is really more of a social enterprise focus on helping entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in Arkansas, the state where I live, uh, with my coauthor, Jeff Amoran, who runs an organization up in Northwest [00:05:00] Arkansas called Startup Junkies and our Startup Junkie is the name of the organization. And, and he has a podcast called...
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