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Entrepreneur Essentials with Jeff Kikel featuring Scott Carley
Jeff Kikel
After gaining years of experience in public speaking and guidance through his work as a pastor, Scott Carley made the decision to jump feet first into the world of business. Carley recognized that entrepreneurs faced many hurdles. Because of this, he decided to help them “tame the mustang” that is their schedules and get focused through time management. Scott accredits his success to marketing and making the right connections through networking events such as BNI. Currently, S [...]
After gaining years of experience in public speaking and guidance through his work as a pastor, Scott Carley made the decision to jump feet first into the world of business. Carley recognized that entrepreneurs faced many hurdles. Because of this, he decided to help them “tame the mustang” that is their schedules and get focused through time management. Scott accredits his success to marketing and making the right connections through networking events such as BNI. Currently, Scott holds a workshop called Focus on What Matters: Get Control of your Distractions. He helps individuals to prioritize roles, map out weekly routines, and find a work-life balance. On a larger scale, Scott assists companies in constructing remarkable teamwork by building intent, integrity, capability, and trust.
Fast Five:
- If Scott woke up one morning and his business was gone he’d build another training, reach out to established referral partners, market to them, and pull them in as advisors.
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He says his biggest entrepreneurial mistake was that he did not build or join a team quicker. If he could do things differently he’d build a team of entrepreneurs faster.
- Carley’s book recommendations for entrepreneurs are: The E myth by Michael Gerber, The Five dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, and The speed of Trust by Stephen Covey. Follow each link to buy these books:
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Scott recommends the tool “Trello” to help entrepreneurs organize and prioritize. Find out more at Trello.com.
- Get in touch with Scott Carley by giving him a call at (512)470-0570, shooting him an email at scott@growthdynamic.com , or simply visiting his website: scottcarley.com
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