Episode 13: Finding your future self, with Jim Traister.
Jim Traister is the CEO of HospitalityFan, a Social Media & Creative agency that drive sales via social media for independent hospitality businesses every day across the country. \xa0
\nSecret -- timesaving technique\nConsolidate your channels of communication, utilize email in an effective manner, and make sure to turn off all unnecessary notifications that can become distractions. ONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nJim\u2019s success can be attributed to family and an overall willingness to tackle the hardest task at the start of the workday.
\nCould have ruined your business -- but now -- \xa0an invaluable learning experience\nJim had to let go of a valued salesperson and consequently lost one of the company\u2019s largest accounts -- and Jim tells the whole story here.
\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n\u201cA business owner has to be committed to their customers, understand the customer's point-of-view, and remain persistent.\u201d
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n\u201cIt\u2019s so easy to be great if you have a good work ethic because there is very little competition out there.\u201d \xa0
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\nFinal Round -- \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\n\xa0
\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\n\u201cI would have put a system in place to help with sales because an inadequate system can\u2019t fully prepare a salesperson.\u201d
\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\nCaring is the recipe for success. Very few companies try to form mutually beneficial meaningful relationships.
\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\nAn individual that can communicate effectively, take initiative, and become a proactive problem solver.
\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n- \n
- Find your future self. \n
- Don\u2019t listen to your friends and family if they can\u2019t relate. \n
- Be Persistent and care for everyone. \n