Salespreneur Stories

Claylyn Tirrell
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Salespreneur Stories

Salespreneur Stories, hosted by Claylyn Tirrell, finds everyday salespeople who turned entrepreneurs by side hustles, real estate, and buying or starting businesses from scratch while working in sales.

  1. AE Quits Cushy Tech Job to Start Stump Grinding | Tyler Mumford - #039

    JAN 14

    AE Quits Cushy Tech Job to Start Stump Grinding | Tyler Mumford - #039

    6 months ago Ty quit his cushy sales job to grind tree stumps. Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Salespreneur Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Follow Ty on X and LinkedIn

    40 min
  2. 23-Year-Old Exits Business for $500k with Luke Sheppard - #038

    12/17/2024

    23-Year-Old Exits Business for $500k with Luke Sheppard - #038

    Luke got the idea for a niche reputation management company and ended up selling it for $500k 2 years later. Crazy ambitious! Book a demo with BILL Spend & Expense Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: ​Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠** ​Follow the Salespreneur Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Connect with Luke Sheppard: ​Follow on LinkedIn Checkout RemoteHire for Virtual Assistants Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:38 Finding Opportunity in Saturated Markets 04:33 White-Labeling as a Testing Ground 08:03 Building a Profitable Sales Team 11:04 Focusing on Key Features for Success 13:59 Navigating the Challenges of Transitioning Customers 16:54 Scaling the Business with Talent and Efficient Processes 22:32 The Advantages of Selling a Business 23:12 Navigating the Exit Process 30:08 From Reputation Management to Remote Hiring 36:39 Simplifying Rent Collection for Landlords 43:32 The Importance of a Support System 44:20 tspp-intro-music_tspp_intro music.wav

    44 min
  3. B2B Account Executive Leaves Job to Start Energy Drink Company | Aidan Vaandering, ReservLabs - #037

    09/17/2024

    B2B Account Executive Leaves Job to Start Energy Drink Company | Aidan Vaandering, ReservLabs - #037

    Aidan, the co-founder of Reserv Labs, shares his journey from Tech Account Executive to launching a health-focused energy drink. Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: ​Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠**​Follow the Salespreneur Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTubeConnect with ReservLabs: ​Get 10% OFF CODE - SALES10 at Reserv Labs​Follow Aidan on LinkedIn Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:24 Starting Reserve Labs: Timing and Sacrifices 03:08 Identifying the Need for a Healthy Energy Drink 04:43 Creating the Product: Partnering with Experts 08:08 Manufacturing and Assembly Process 16:00 Marketing Strategies: B2B Sales and Influencer Partnerships 23:34 Scaling the Business: Advertising and Growth

    31 min
  4. Solopreneur Case Study w/ Anthony Natoli - #036

    08/20/2024

    Solopreneur Case Study w/ Anthony Natoli - #036

    Anthony built a six-figure side business as a full-time Account Executive and following Justin Welsh's solopreneur playbook. Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠** Follow the Salespreneur Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Connect with Anthony Natoli: LinkedIn/ X How Anthony build his $100k side business - Justin Welsh Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:24 Monetizing the Side Business 18:08 Taking a Step Back and Ramping Up Again 23:18 Listening to the Market and Identifying Opportunities 34:12 Exploring Cohort-Based Coaching and Lower-Tier Offers 41:05 Key Takeaways and Advice

    44 min
  5. From $0 → $36k/mo in 18 Months with Home Services | Jaylon Vickers, MVP Cleaning - #035

    08/13/2024

    From $0 → $36k/mo in 18 Months with Home Services | Jaylon Vickers, MVP Cleaning - #035

    Jaylon is a tech guy turned blue-collar operator. He started by knocking on doors and grew his business into a machine he could manage from anywhere. Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Salespreneur Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

    20 min
  6. HOW TO Start-up a Blue Collar Franchise | Jordon Sargent, 1-800 Striper - #034

    07/30/2024

    HOW TO Start-up a Blue Collar Franchise | Jordon Sargent, 1-800 Striper - #034

    Jordon spent 10 years in tech sales and decided to ditch the rat race and build his own business by starting a franchise striping parking lots. Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: • Follow the ⁠Salespreneur Stories Newsletter Connect w/ Jordon Sargent: LinkedIn Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Community Support 01:27 Jordan's Background and Decision to Leave Corporate Tech Sales 03:12 Buying into the 1-800-STRIPER Franchise 06:52 Factors that Attracted Jordan to the Franchise Model 09:34 The Quick Timeline of Starting the Business 11:17 What 1-800-STRIPER Does and Additional Services Offered 12:50 The Potential of Pickleball Courts and Sport Courts 14:27 Using B2B Sales Skills in the Striping Business 15:42 The Value of Having Franchise Owners as Mentors 17:43 Lead Generation and Marketing in the Business 18:59 Finding the First Customers and Cold Outreach Strategies 22:27 Handling Seasonality and Winter Months 25:47 Managing Growth and Team Expansion 28:07 Future Plans and Expanding Service Offerings 30:45 Setting the Business Apart and Professional Communication

    32 min
  7. 0 → 3k+ Subscribers in 7 months | Haris Halkic, Sales Daily Co - #033

    07/23/2024

    0 → 3k+ Subscribers in 7 months | Haris Halkic, Sales Daily Co - #033

    Haris hated hunting for the best sales content on LinkedIn because of the fluff. So, he decided to start making lists of his favorite content and sharing it in his newsletter SalesDaily. He's since quit his job, monetized, and grown the newsletter! Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: • Follow the Salespreneur Stories Newsletter • Want to start a podcast? Try Riverside FREE→ https://bit.ly/45M3oFi Connect with Haris Halkic: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/haris-halkic/ • Subscribe to https://www.salesdaily.co/ for the best B2B sales content Chapters 00:00 Starting and Monetizing a Successful Newsletter 06:04 Choosing the Right Email Provider for Newsletters 08:35 Building Traffic and Providing Value for Newsletter Success 13:52 Cultural Differences in Sales Approaches 21:10 Finding a Niche Topic for a Successful Newsletter

    28 min
  8. Start your business for $0 | Roger Comstock, $0 Startup - #032

    07/17/2024

    Start your business for $0 | Roger Comstock, $0 Startup - #032

    Roger helps sales reps transition to entrepreneurs with a simple framework that doesn't money, just effort. Connect with the Salespreneur Stories: Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Salespreneur Stories newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Salespreneur Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Connect with Roger Comstock: Instagram LinkedIn 0dollarstartup.com/ditchthedoors.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Transitioning to Entrepreneurship for More Freedom and Fulfillment 04:52 The Challenges of Validating Business Ideas and Finding Customers 08:03 Taking the Leap: Starting a Business and Making the Best Decision 10:33 Scaling a Business: Solving Puzzles and Enjoying the Journey 15:30 Winning the ClickFunnels Double Comma Award: A Fulfilling Journey 21:24 Zero Dollar Startup: A Self-Paced Program for Financial Independence 27:20 Opportunity for B2B Tech Salespeople 29:17 The $0 Framework 29:45 Leveraging Time and High Leverage Tasks 38:05 Business as a Vehicle 45:16 Finding Fulfillment in Life and Business

    53 min
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    Salespreneur Stories, hosted by Claylyn Tirrell, finds everyday salespeople who turned entrepreneurs by side hustles, real estate, and buying or starting businesses from scratch while working in sales.

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    • Creator
      Claylyn Tirrell
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      39
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      © Claylyn Tirrell
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