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UNICORN BUILDER: Billion Dollar Builds with Tom Smith

UNICORN BUILDER: Billion Dollar Builds with Tom Smith

FromThe Candy Valentino Show


UNICORN BUILDER: Billion Dollar Builds with Tom Smith

FromThe Candy Valentino Show

ratings:
Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Jan 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this engaging episode of The Candy Valentino Show, Candy Valentino interviews Tom Smith, the visionary CEO of Set Jet and co-founder of Taser International. Tom shares his incredible journey, from the early days of entrepreneurship influenced by his family, to the founding of Taser International and the transformative experiences that led to its success worldwide Tom discusses the importance of community, providing exceptional customer experience, and hiring a team that is better than you are at what you do.Subscribe and tune in for more episodes of The Candy Valentino Show, where we uncover the real stories behind business and wealth building.Key moments in this episode:0:07  Tom's early entrepreneurial influences and passion.1:43  The personal event that inspired the creation of Taser.4:05 The perseverance required for Taser's success.7:49 The valuable advice from Tom's father that spurred persistence.9:07  Lessons from past mistakes and the struggle to secure investment.17:52 Tom's approach to leadership and learning from failures.30:19  Insights into the operations, marketing strategies, and digital presence of Set Jet.41:15  Set Jet's expansion plans, upcoming projects, and Tom's personal passion for addressing Alzheimer's and dementia.Connect with Candy Valentino:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube
Released:
Jan 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Stop spending and start investing. The definition of “wealth” is an abundance of valuable possessions or money. But it's time to think outside the dictionary as we break down all the ways you can increase your financial wealth -- your business, your bank account and your bottom line. Join host, Candy Valentino, every week to cover topics like business models, profit plans, wealth habits and real estate investing. Candy has been building businesses before she could legally order a drink. For more than two decades, she has built, scaled and exited businesses in service and retail all while creating financial freedom through real estate investing. Listen in on conversations with the most successful minds in the world, like Daymond John, Ed Mylett and Amy Lacey, alongside lessons directly from Candy leveraging her 25 years of knowledge and experience. Why focus on becoming rich, when the true goal is to become wealthy (and not just in your finances). It doesn't matter if you are a part of Generation X, Y or Z… It's time to join Generation WEALTH. Let's start investing. For more, follow Candy @candyvalentino.