In this episode of Business With The Boyz, David and Landon sit down with Doug C. Brown, CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a renowned expert in sales, revenue, and profit growth. Doug shares his journey from sweeping floors in his father's business at age three to founding or building over 35 companies and generating nearly $1 billion in sales.
Key Topics:
- Doug's entrepreneurial beginnings and lessons learned from early wins and setbacks
- The importance of a math-based, metrics-driven approach to sales and business growth
- Mindset shifts: overcoming scarcity thinking, the power of gratitude, and building resilience after failure
- The value of accountability, daily habits, and surrounding yourself with the right people
- Why Doug has started 38 businesses, and how he decides when to pivot, partner, or shut one down
Actionable Takeaways:
- Embrace a metrics-based approach for predictable business growth
- Practice daily gratitude and positive habits to shift your mindset
- Seek accountability partners to help you stay on track
- Learn from both your own and others' successes and failures
Resources & Mentions:
- Book Recommendation: Inner Voice by Russ Whitney
- Connect with Doug: doug@ceosalesstrategies.com | LinkedIn: Doug C Brown 123 | CEO Sales Strategies Podcast
- Tune in for inspiring stories, practical advice, and a candid look at the ups and downs of entrepreneurship!
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