Rising to the Top: Scott's Insights on Sales, Branding, and Family Life
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Ever felt stuck in a career rut or struggled to balance work and family life? Tune in to this enlightening discussion with Scott, a seasoned sales and marketing executive, as he shares his remarkable journey from government and university jobs to becoming a global speaker, podcast host, and the founder of a weekly business newsletter. His story is a testament to the importance of pursuing what you love and being prepared for the inevitable highs and lows that come along the journey.
One key takeaway from our conversation with Scott is the critical role of having a product you believe in when building a company. Drawing from his experience selling to Fortune 500 companies, Scott illustrates the need to understand customer pain points and the human element in sales. He also delves deep into personal branding. Learn from his insights on how to build a powerful personal brand, the role of social media, and why authenticity should be your guiding principle.
In the final leg of our episode, Scott shares his philosophy of focusing on the core lifts that have the most impact. He emphasizes how cutting out the fluff and concentrating on the essentials leads to success. Furthermore, he talks about the significance of allocating time for family in the challenging world of entrepreneurship. As a bonus, he also shares resources for dads trying to navigate parenthood while maintaining a healthy work-family balance. Join us for this insightful episode as we explore these tips and more with Scott!
Chapters
1. Rising to the Top: Scott's Insights on Sales, Branding, and Family Life (00:00:00)
2. The Journey of a Dad (00:00:02)
3. Understanding Human Element in Sales (00:07:23)
4. Media Exposure's Impact on Personal Branding (00:16:43)
5. Build Personal Brand on Social Media (00:30:11)
6. Focus on the 20% (00:42:45)
7. Work and Family Life in Entrepreneurship (00:54:20)
8. Promoting Dad Puzzles Podcast and Resources (01:06:16)
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