How Volker Jaeckel is Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Communication and Digital Marketing Volker Jaeckel, an award-winning digital marketing executive, has made significant strides in the world of business coaching and digital marketing. With over 40 years of experience, he has coached numerous entrepreneurs on how to successfully position their businesses for growth through innovative communication strategies and digital marketing practices. Volker is the founder of Focal Point and also serves as a business executive coach, DISC behavioral analyst, and sales trainer. He’s been recognized as one of the top 50 most influential marketing professionals worldwide, particularly in the automotive industry.
In this episode of the B2B Growth Blueprint Podcast, Volker shares his entrepreneurial journey, including his challenges and successes in building his career in the U.S. after moving from Germany. He reveals how his grit, determination, and ability to adapt were key to his success and how these qualities continue to influence his coaching approach.
Key Takeaways:
● The Power of Communication in Business: Volker emphasizes the importance of understanding the communication styles of others, especially when it comes to leadership. By leveraging DISC profiles, entrepreneurs can adjust their messaging to suit different types of people, whether employees, customers, or partners.
● Building Empathy and Connection: One of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face is learning to communicate in a way that resonates with others. Volker’s courses teach entrepreneurs how to understand their audience’s needs and speak to them in a way that fosters trust and collaboration.
● Adapting to Different Decision-Making Styles: Volker discusses the need to adapt messaging to the decision-making styles of different customers and stakeholders. Entrepreneurs must recognize that not everyone will process information the same way, and thus, tailoring communication can significantly improve engagement and results.
● Teaching Entrepreneurs to Scale Their Business: Volker’s experience working with automotive companies led him to create processes and marketing strategies that are scalable for any business. Today, he helps entrepreneurs find the best methods to grow their businesses efficiently.
Quotes:
● "Be open to new ideas and avenues. It’s about soaking in everything around you, like a sponge, and learning from it."
● "You have to adapt your communication. Speak to people in a way that they want to be spoken to, not the way you would want to speak to them."
● "I always say, 'Eat an elephant in pieces, and with ketchup.'"
Conclusion: Volker’s experience, from being a sales consultant to becoming a prominent digital marketing expert, shows that persistence and a willingness to adapt are crucial for success. His courses on communication strategies and digital marketing are transforming the way entrepreneurs approach their businesses. Whether through understanding DISC profiles or adjusting marketing approaches, Volker helps individuals break through their challenges to achieve growth.
Connect with Volker Jaeckel:
● Website: VJ Focal Point Coaching
● LinkedIn: Volker Jaeckel