233: From Music to Business - Lesson on Foundations, Grit, and Growth with Sims Tillirson
In this episode of the 20% Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sims Tillirson, an entrepreneur with a passion for music, business, and personal growth. Starting as a young musician from a small town in Georgia, Sims’ journey has been filled with hard-earned lessons in grit, cross-functional collaboration, and self-discovery. Now leading his own business, Sims shared insights on building a career rooted in foundational skills, overcoming failures, and creating authentic connections. Key topics include: The foundational lessons from piano and early work experiences Developing cross-functional collaboration skills to serve business needs Sims’ personal and professional setbacks and how they built his resilience His transition to full-time entrepreneurship and maintaining momentum through guardrails and routines The importance of making people feel something in both music and business This episode is packed with practical advice for anyone seeking to turn their vision into reality. Please enjoy this week’s episode with Sims Tillirson. I am now in the early stages of writing my first book! It will cover my journey into sales, the lessons learned, and include stories and advice from top sales professionals around the world. I’m excited to share these interviews and bring you along on this journey! Like the show? Subscribe to the email: Subscribe Here I want your feedback! Reach out at 20percentpodcastquestions@gmail.com or connect with me on LinkedIn. If you know anyone who would benefit from this show, please share it! If you have suggestions for guests, let me know! Enjoy the show!