Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Bill Utnage, Owner of Damascus Road Coaching & Consulting, located in Fort Myers, FL, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Damascus Road Coaching & Consulting helps service-based business owners such as Real Estate Professionals, Mortgage Professionals, Insurance Agents, and Chiropractors build referral-based businesses.

Tell us about yourself

I began my entrepreneurial journey over 30 years ago. After leaving the military, I joined a friend in his Chiropractic business. I learned the importance and value of each client in our business. And if we provide value to them and connect with them consistently, we can build a fantastic company.

I love working with service-based business owners to help them think differently about their business and provide them with a system that will help them build a productive, profitable, and fun company to create the life they have dreamed of.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

One of my most significant accomplishments as a business owner is building a successful real estate practice that operates at a high level without me.

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

Staying focused on the main thing. Getting caught up in all the new and shiny "build your business overnight " programs is accessible.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Know who your ideal client is.
  2. Build a list(database) of those ideal clients.
  3. Connect with them 36 or more times a year.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.billutnage.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billutnage
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-utnage-82b64ab/

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