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 ...
