Straight Talk About Small Business Success

Lessons for Entrepreneurs: Understanding Finance, Leading Yourself First, and Asking for Help

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Straight Talk About Small Business Success Podcast, Salim Omar interviews Tommy Breedlove, Wall Street Journal and US USA Today bestselling author, as he shares his wisdom from over 20 years of corporate success and his own business venture. Tommy dives into the importance of staying self-aware, confident and consistent in all that you do. He also sheds light on the importance of understanding that you can't do it alone, asking for help when needed, and staying focused on quality over quantity. Furthermore, Tommy provides practical advice on how to stay true to your "why", take responsibility for your actions through accountability and having a support system of peers and mentors. Finally, he stresses the importance of having a clear vision for what you want out of life and finding the right employees who align with your company’s values. Tune into this episode to get motivated to take control of your future!

Episode Notes

[00:01 - 07:37] Opening Segment

• Welcoming Tommy Breedlove to the show
• Tommy experienced a transformational moment inspiring him to walk away from the corporate world
• Legendary means leaving the world better than you found it and living a life of significance
• Key learnings as a business owner: knowing yourself, being confident, optimistic, authentic, and consistent; understanding that success is not only about money but also about relationships; and being willing to do the hard work

[07:38 - 14:44] 3 Lessons Learned from an Entrepreneur: Quality Over Quantity, Lead Yourself, and Don't Do It Alone

• Stay in your lane, take action, never give up and never compare yourself to others
• Lead yourself by doing the hard work every day to be stronger mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically
• Cannot do it alone - need a tribe of people around you to help and hold you accountable
• Quality over quantity - be present when with family/friends and focus on business when working
• Look in the mirror and get a trusted advisor to help with the next phase of life

[14:45 - 22:05] Participate in Your Own Rescue: No Magic Pill, No One Owes You Anything

• Accountability starts with ourselves
• Having a trusted peer, a mastermind group, a coach, and your significant other is vital in life
• Culture is key when it comes to finding employees
• People want to follow a company that is doing something with great culture, leadership, and cares about them as people

[22:06 - 23:23] Closing Segment

• Reach out to Tommy Breedlove!

Ready to transform the sales experience and close more deals? Connect with Tommy and join their program at tommybreedlove.com.

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Tweetable Quotes

 “You've got to find your tribe.” - Tommy Breedlove

“If you are having trouble finding people, it means you don't know who you are and your why.” - Tommy Breedlove