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Aug 31
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The BJJ and Biz Podcast // Mastering Sal...

Wes Schaeffer
About this episode

#TheBJJandBIZPodcast #BJJ #business #salestraining #Jiu-Jitsu #personaldevelopment #community #fundamentals #workshops #networking #entrepreneurship


Summary

In this episode, Wes Schaeffer introduces the BJJ and Biz podcast, sharing his journey in sales and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He discusses the importance of community, the intersection of Jiu-Jitsu and business, and the significance of mastering fundamentals in both fields. Wes emphasizes the need for hands-on practice over content consumption and outlines his plans for future workshops that blend Jiu-Jitsu training with business skills.


Takeaways

— Wes has been in sales since 1997 and has a wealth of experience.

— He recently earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after years of dedication.

— The podcast will focus on blending Jiu-Jitsu with business training.

— Community and trust are essential in both sales and Jiu-Jitsu.

— Fundamentals are crucial in mastering any skill, including sales and Jiu-Jitsu.

— Wes emphasizes the importance of hands-on practice over just consuming content.

— He plans to conduct workshops that combine Jiu-Jitsu and business training.

— Building relationships is key to success in sales.

— Wes has interviewed over 700 experts in sales and marketing.

— He encourages listeners to reach out for help and collaboration.


Titles

BJJ and Biz: A New Journey Begins

Mastering the Art of Sales and Jiu-Jitsu


Sound Bites

— "I've been at this a long time."

— "We understand the grind."

— "There are no shortcuts in this."


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to BJJ and Biz Podcast

02:56 Merging Passions: Jiu-Jitsu and Sales Training

05:36 The Importance of Fundamentals in Business and Jiu-Jitsu

08:06 Building a Community Through Jiu-Jitsu and Business

10:06 Future Plans and Workshops


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