Circle Up with Smart Circle

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Every business has a story worth telling, and behind each success, there's a journey filled with passion, challenges, and triumphs. Circle Up brings you up close and personal with inspiring entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and industries. • Heartfelt interviews with business owners • Insights into their challenges and successes • Unique stories that showcase the spirit of entrepreneurship Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or simply love hearing stories of perseverance and innovation, this series is for you!

  1. Event Planner to Business Owner: A Journey of Freedom & Leadership

    07/29/2025

    Event Planner to Business Owner: A Journey of Freedom & Leadership

    Ricky shares his journey from event planning and party promotions to running a successful direct sales and marketing business with major clients like AT&T, Apple, and Just Energy. Being a part of Smart Circle's Independent Sales Network  has allowed him to connect with Fortune 500 companies, while still maintaining the freedom to control his own time and destiny. Ricky discusses the pressures of leadership, emphasizing that success starts from the ground up and that everything hinges on his ability to provide opportunities for others.

    9 min
  2. Pakistani Immigrant Takes Untraditional Route in Direct Sales and Business Ownership

    07/28/2025

    Pakistani Immigrant Takes Untraditional Route in Direct Sales and Business Ownership

    At twelve, Awais and his family left Pakistan to seek greater opportunities in the United States. While his parents envisioned a traditional professional path for him, Awais took an unexpected route, diving into the world of sales. Now a business owner, he reflects on the values of hard work, resilience, and mentorship. Driven by a desire to repay his parents' sacrifices, he emphasizes the importance of building a strong mindset to overcome challenges and achieve one’s goals.

    6 min
  3. How a Division 1 Football Athlete Found Success in Direct Sales!

    07/24/2025

    How a Division 1 Football Athlete Found Success in Direct Sales!

    Tracy James, a marketing sales company owner in California, discusses his journey from playing Division I football to entrepreneurship. Initially seeking management roles, he faced challenges due to a lack of experience. Encouraged by a mentor, he transitioned to sales, finding joy in serving others and helping them succeed. Tracy emphasizes creativity, discipline, and mentorship in his approach and is committed to giving back to the community through partnerships with local nonprofits.

    4 min
  4. Procrastinator to Homeowner in 5 Years | Andrei's Goals and Plan to Achieve Them

    07/21/2025

    Procrastinator to Homeowner in 5 Years | Andrei's Goals and Plan to Achieve Them

    Andrei's goal is to buy his mom a house within five years. A year into his journey, he learned that success isn't about quick wins, but about gaining skills, building relationships, and staying committed to personal growth. He explains how he shifted his mindset, overcame challenges like laziness, and embraced a passion for helping others, all while working toward financial freedom and creating generational wealth for his future family.

    4 min
  5. From Pharmacy Tech to Entrepreneur: Brian's Journey of Growth and Success

    07/17/2025

    From Pharmacy Tech to Entrepreneur: Brian's Journey of Growth and Success

    Brian shares his incredible journey from being a pharmacy technician with no background in sales to running a successful business in just three and a half years. As a self-proclaimed introvert, Brian faced early struggles in his career, including extreme nervousness and even vomiting during his first sales pitch. But through hard work, networking, and determination, Brian transformed his career.

    6 min
  6. From Target Employee to Owning My Own Business Working with AT&T

    07/11/2025

    From Target Employee to Owning My Own Business Working with AT&T

    Rodger offers a candid look into his journey of personal and professional growth in the sales industry, from working for Target to owning his own sales business. Rodger reflects on his time at Grand Valley State University, discovering the industry, and overcoming leadership challenges by shifting to an entrepreneurial mindset. He emphasizes the importance of empowering others, continuous learning, and patience while giving credit to his faith for guiding his success.

    5 min
  7. How Faith and Persistence Created My Foundation For Growth and Entrepreneurship

    07/10/2025

    How Faith and Persistence Created My Foundation For Growth and Entrepreneurship

    Join Dessy as he recounts how he transitioned from having no sales experience to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the industry. He reflects on his competitive spirit, and his unique journey from inspecting cars to mastering sales. Whether you're just starting out or facing struggles in your career, this video is packed with insights on perseverance, faith, and entrepreneurship. Watch now to get motivated to keep pushing forward, no matter what obstacles you face!

    6 min
  8. Fighting for Success: Tony's Journey from Athlete to Business Owner!

    07/08/2025

    Fighting for Success: Tony's Journey from Athlete to Business Owner!

    Tony shares his journey from aspiring medical student and professional fighter to entrepreneur, highlighting his shift from a family business in Mexico to pursuing a career in sales. Overcoming challenges as an introvert, he developed his sales skills through self-learning and mentorship, eventually running his own office and empowering others into roles of leadership. Tony reflects on his passion for developing others and the rewarding feeling of seeing his team thrive, emphasizing that his greatest success is the impact he has on those he mentors.

    6 min
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Every business has a story worth telling, and behind each success, there's a journey filled with passion, challenges, and triumphs. Circle Up brings you up close and personal with inspiring entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and industries. • Heartfelt interviews with business owners • Insights into their challenges and successes • Unique stories that showcase the spirit of entrepreneurship Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or simply love hearing stories of perseverance and innovation, this series is for you!

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    Smart Circle International
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    39
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