Description

Ryan shares his journey from working in sales to becoming an entrepreneur. He discusses the decision to buy or build a business and highlights the importance of utilizing one's skills and experience in entrepreneurship.

Takeaways

• Entrepreneurship can be the end goal for salespeople, providing opportunities for financial success and personal fulfillment.
• When deciding whether to buy or build a business, consider your goals, skill sets, and risk tolerance.

• Thinking like an owner and considering the long-term impact of your actions can lead to better outcomes in sales and entrepreneurship.

References and how to connect with Ryan Condie

• ⁠LinkedIn⁠
• ⁠Let’s Buy a Business: Buy vs Build⁠

Connect with The Salesprenuer Podcast:

• Subscribe for future email updates ⁠⁠here⁠⁠
• Connect with the host, ⁠⁠Claylyn Tirrell on LinkedIn⁠⁠
• Follow ⁠⁠Clay on X, Twitter⁠⁠
• Subscribe to YouTube Channel

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:11 Entrepreneurship as the End Goal

10:05 Deciding to Buy or Build a Business

16:21 Utilizing Skills and Experience in Entrepreneurship

22:54 Starting a Business on the Side

30:19 Understanding Profit and Loss

35:35 Thinking Like an Owner

39:13 Testing and Pivoting

40:11 Advice for Salespeople Entering Entrepreneurship