Transforming from Business Operator to Business Owner with Robert Poole
Ever wondered what it takes to not only excel in entrepreneurship, sales, and cold calling, but also shift your mindset to see challenges as opportunities? Our guest, Robert Poole, founder of Total Business Results, has certainly cracked the code. Starting as an introverted army officer, he embarked on an inspiring journey to become a successful business owner, mastering cold calling, and debunking common myths associated with it. He even shares some insightful tips on how introverts can use their unique listening skills to shine in sales.Poole's experience in manually cold calling, complete with a funny anecdote about accidentally scheduling two meetings with the same person, is nothing short of enlightening. His stories underscore the significance of a good prospect list and the great potential for high-ticket items. Our journey with him doesn't stop there as we further delve into the intriguing process of transitioning from an operator to an owner, emphasizing the need to acquire the right skills to transform a business into a sellable asset.The latter part of our conversation with Poole evolves into a stimulating discussion on the importance of mindset transformation to become a business owner. We talk about the right marketing mix that suits individual businesses, selecting clientele, and the exciting world of business coaching with guest Robert Poole, who is also expanding his services. We conclude with a powerful mantra that Poole lives by: "what happens to me, happens for me." An important reminder that every challenge is an opportunity for growth. Tune in and join us on this insightful journey!Receive a free business strategy session with Robert! Available to the first three listeners who email him at robert@operatortoowner.net and mention the Your Brand Amplified podcast, and he will reach out with a scheduling link.We're happy you're here! Like the pod? Visit our website! Check out our sponsor PitchDB! Start your trial on Simplified!