Episode #524

How to Succeed As An Entrepreneur

With Jack Galloway

It’s very important that the message bearer who’s up there selling that idea cares very, very deeply about it, and they would give it just as much energy if there were 5 people in the room, as if there were 5,000 people in the room.

Running your own business is extremely challenging, but doing what you love can make it a bit easier. This week, Jack Galloway joined us on the show to talk about the importance of concentrating on what you care about. Jack got his start working with Dave Ramsey for over 22 years, where he received a behind-the-scenes look into how to build a team from the ground up.

Throughout his time at Ramsey Solutions, Jack learned countless lessons about running a business, including the significance of criticism, why simplicity matters, the wisdom that comes with repetition, and much, much more!

Jack has a ton of wisdom and advice to share, and I know you’ll get a lot out of this episode.

You’ll learn:

  • The importance of listening to your audience’s needs
  • Why practice makes perfect
  • How to be successful as a “solo-preneur”
  • To surround yourself with good workers and friends
  • What can make or break a small business
  • And much more!

“Focus on keeping the main thing, the main thing

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About Jack Galloway

Jack joined Dave Ramsey’s team in 2000 and spent 22 years in the trenches with Dave growing Ramsey Solutions and retired from there in 2022. Jack was the Senior Executive Vice President of 5 business units that grew to $120,000,000 in annual revenue and over 350 team members. Jack was also Chief People Officer and led Human Resources for Ramsey Solutions. Today, Jack spends his time helping CEOs and business owners and they face new challenges with growing both people and profits. You can connect with Jack through LinkedIn and online at www.jackgalloway.com. And when he’s not working with businesses, you can find him with his 8 children and wife of 28 years on his farm in College Grove Tennessee.

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