Lessons in Perseverance: From Entry-Level Sales to Business Broker with Donnie Adams | Ep 507

From Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong Niiamah Ashong

"People buy from people. No matter what product you have, you have to be personable." Donnie Adams

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he dives deep into the world of business brokerage with expert Donnie Adams. Discover the power of understanding client needs, honing your natural talents, and building businesses with exit strategies in mind.

Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction to Donnie Adams

1:18 Donnie's current role as broker

3:06 Explaining business brokerage process

4:43 Discussing exit strategies

6:39 Donnie's sales background

11:40 Importance of relating to people

17:35 Realizing sales talent

21:23 Understanding client needs

27:10 Constant learning and growth

31:41 Finding and freeing your gift