Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Beau Billington, Founder and CEO of The Free Agent, located in Atlanta, GA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
The Free Agent- We service Private Equity and Series A/B technology companies that are growing rapidly. Our core solution is people, and we help the aforementioned organizations grow by building out their leadership teams on a full-time, interim, or fractional basis. We work across the sales, marketing, technology, product, and finance silos, offering an easy and flexible model.
Tell us about yourself
My number one goal is to disrupt the recruiting and consulting industry by providing access to the executives high-growth organizations need to continue to scale. I love the people component of what I do and really excel in connecting companies with people that can change the trajectory of their business.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Successfully growing and scaling an organization over the last five years without any outside financing or assistance. I have bootstrapped this organization and am really proud of the fact that I did this on my own.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Always being on, always having to persevere, and always having a business on your mind. This is also what I love the most because every day is different. It would, however, be very nice if I could wake up on a Sunday and not think about work.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Your product, website, messaging, etc...will never be 100% and will always be a work in progress.
- The financial modeling and numbers you created are generally way off and overly ambitious.
- Be prepared to pivot and or be flexible with what you are bringing to the market; otherwise, it could be a very rough road should you not have "nailed" product/market fit.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://thefreeagent.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaubillington/
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