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Mar 2021
33m 58s

093: John Paragon | How To Build a 7-Fig...

Greg Rice
About this episode

Welcome back to another episode of The Art of Communication Podcast! My guest for today is John Paragon. He started, grew, and sold Paragon Trading, which he developed from a small investment into a 7-figure company where he traded over $200 million for his clients. Today, he leads Paragon Consulting, where he helps entrepreneurs build their own companies with a big focus on his 3 C’s: Connecting, Communicating, and Closing.

He walks us through his own entrepreneurial journey, how he built Paragon from the ground up, and the challenges he faced in leading Paragon. John also talks about the keys to business success and his unique strategy in finding, training, and communicating with the very best virtual assistants. 

Let’s listen to John and learn how to build a 7-figure company! 

In this episode:

[00:01 - 06:06] Opening Segment

  • Boost your EQ by 10% and your sales by 20%!
  • Free e-course link below
  • Let’s get to know John Paragon


[06:07 - 12:40] Systems, Processes, and Automations

  • Here’s John’s business model you should hear 
  • Listen to John’s secrets to help your own clients better
  • Systems, processes, and automations should be leveraged
  • John explains 


[12:41 - 22:50] Outsourcing Parts of the Business 

  • Why John shifted from running a business to coaching entrepreneurs
  • John shares his story
  • Which part of your business should be outsourced?
  • Listen to John 
  • The biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make 
  • Picking the right people to work with 


[22:51 - 32:08] Business-Life Balance 

  • Listen to John’s tips to balance your business and life 
  • The conversation that left you with the most impact
  • His conversations with his dad
  • What communication skill would you have wanted to learn sooner?
  • Copywriting  
  • The best communicators you know
  • His coaches 


[32:09 - 33:58] Closing Segment

  • Connect with John! Links below
  • Final words from me



Tweetable Quotes:

“If it’s an area of the business you don’t enjoy or it’s not your area of expertise, then outsource it to someone else.” - John Paragon

“You have to accept work time is work time and then family time is family time.” - John Paragon



Resources Mentioned: 

  • FREE e-course to master body language and micro-expressions to boost your EQ by 10% and sales by 20%. Check it out here



Email podcast@paragonhustle.com to connect with John or follow him on Facebook and LinkedIn


Launch your business in 30 days! Start here




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