Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Stuart Schlackman, Owner of Competitive Excellence, located in Richardson, TX, USA.

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

I am a professional speaker that works with sales organizations to improve their sales performance. Most of my work is a sales training and coaching for large sales organizations.

Tell us about yourself

I started my business in 2004. I started delivering training to sales teams within the first six months. I developed my training sessions based on my sales and sales training experience at Digital Equipment Corporation.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

I developed my personality tool that helps salespeople understand how their clients buy based on their personality styles. I have written seven books and have been the president of the National Speakers Association of North Texas 3 times. I love giving back to the community.

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

There are so many things to do when running your own business. We need to determine where my time is best spent and what I should outsource in my business.

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

  1. Be realistic! It takes more time and money than you would expect.
  2. Be patient.
  3. Be open to what others are doing and listen to sage advice from those you respect.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://stuschlackman.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stu.schlackman/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/schlackman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuschlackman/

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