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Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show

I am your Special Host Richard Wray

Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.

My very special guest today is Jeff Skipper ...

Jeff Skipper is a consultant who helps organizations change and transform through improving employee performance. He discussed how he transitioned to being an independent consultant after 25+ years working with major companies. An interesting anecdote was how he helped the Salvation Army implement a new system by getting employees comfortable with change. Skipper emphasized the importance of establishing trust with clients and delivering value in order to get referrals and continue working with customers long-term. He also stressed the significance of developing thought leadership through writing to both attract new clients and fuel ongoing business.

Key Moments:

  • Jeff Skipper is a consultant who helps organizations achieve strategic transformation through change management and improving employee performance. He has worked with major companies like IBM, Goldman Sachs, and the Salvation Army.
  • One of Jeff's projects with the Salvation Army involved helping them successfully adopt a new IT system through change management strategies.
  • As an entrepreneur, Jeff had to learn how to effectively market and sell his services, such as by differentiating himself from larger competitors and focusing on the value he provides clients.
  • Getting that first client was a big milestone for Jeff as it proved that people would pay him directly for his work. He focused on delivering excellence to gain referrals.
  • Jeff maintains 2-4 client engagements at a time to ensure a steady workload and cash flow. He emphasizes delivering results for clients.
  • Thought leadership through writing is important for Jeff's business development. He works to continuously improve his writing skills.
  • Maintaining work-life balance is important, though it can be challenging when starting a new business.
  • Curiosity allows Jeff to understand clients better and have engaging conversations on their interests.
  • Adaptability and being able to address new topics is valuable for Jeff in serving a variety of client needs.
  • Jeff's website and newsletter provide free resources for people interested in his expertise and advice.
     

About The Show

Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show features guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup, growth to success.

If you're looking to succeed with quick start concepts for online entrepreneurs, this brand new show reveals how startup entrepreneurs or someone looking to start, grow or reboot their online business can understand how to create specific strategies to build their list, make offers and connect with their best buyers.

We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference and navigate the messy world of startup or re-launch.
 


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