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"Creating Your Success Story" with James Strole of Workspace Resource
Manage episode 471852230 series 2854333
James Strole, founder of Workspace Resources, shares his journey from bank teller to leader in the office furniture industry, discussing pivotal moments, the importance of customer experience, and the integration of AI in business. Listen as he shares valuable insights into how passion, discipline, and effective systems can lead to success in a rapidly evolving market.
We discuss:
• James's journey into the office furniture industry from banking
• The founding story and vision behind Workspace Resources
• Current operations and focus on the upper mid-market
• Importance of building strong customer relationships
• Pivotal moments that shaped James's business growth
• The impact of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
• Elevating customer experience as a key business strategy
• Embracing AI and technology for increased efficiency
• Advice for new professionals in the office furniture industry
Resources:
Doing CX Right Podcast with Stacy Sherman - https://doingcxright.com/podcasts/
How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World's Most Successful People by David Novak - https://www.amazon.com/How-Leaders-Learn-Master-Successful-ebook/dp/B0CN9SRW8L
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman - https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837
Customers for Life: How to Turn That One-Time Buyer Into a Lifetime Customer by Carl Sewell - https://www.amazon.com/Customers-Life-One-Time-Lifetime-Customer/dp/0385504454
Connect James Strole:
Workspace Resource - https://www.workspace-resource.com/
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-strole-a746a55/
Head over to https://sidmeadows.com/connect to answer five quick questions and help us make season 7 the very best.
Connect with Sid:
www.sidmeadows.com
Embark CCT on Facebook
Sid on LinkedIn
Sid on Instagram
Sid on YouTube
Sid on Clubhouse - @sidmeadows
Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/inside-contract-interiors-7298489501159460865/
The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Chapters
1. Workspace Resources (00:00:00)
2. Solving Office Furniture Buying Challenges (00:08:55)
3. Building Relationships and Business Development (00:18:21)
4. Business Growth Through EOS Implementation (00:21:40)
5. AI Integration for Business Efficiency (00:35:17)
6. The Importance of Lifelong Learning (00:40:37)
155 episodes
Manage episode 471852230 series 2854333
James Strole, founder of Workspace Resources, shares his journey from bank teller to leader in the office furniture industry, discussing pivotal moments, the importance of customer experience, and the integration of AI in business. Listen as he shares valuable insights into how passion, discipline, and effective systems can lead to success in a rapidly evolving market.
We discuss:
• James's journey into the office furniture industry from banking
• The founding story and vision behind Workspace Resources
• Current operations and focus on the upper mid-market
• Importance of building strong customer relationships
• Pivotal moments that shaped James's business growth
• The impact of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
• Elevating customer experience as a key business strategy
• Embracing AI and technology for increased efficiency
• Advice for new professionals in the office furniture industry
Resources:
Doing CX Right Podcast with Stacy Sherman - https://doingcxright.com/podcasts/
How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World's Most Successful People by David Novak - https://www.amazon.com/How-Leaders-Learn-Master-Successful-ebook/dp/B0CN9SRW8L
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman - https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837
Customers for Life: How to Turn That One-Time Buyer Into a Lifetime Customer by Carl Sewell - https://www.amazon.com/Customers-Life-One-Time-Lifetime-Customer/dp/0385504454
Connect James Strole:
Workspace Resource - https://www.workspace-resource.com/
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-strole-a746a55/
Head over to https://sidmeadows.com/connect to answer five quick questions and help us make season 7 the very best.
Connect with Sid:
www.sidmeadows.com
Embark CCT on Facebook
Sid on LinkedIn
Sid on Instagram
Sid on YouTube
Sid on Clubhouse - @sidmeadows
Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/inside-contract-interiors-7298489501159460865/
The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Chapters
1. Workspace Resources (00:00:00)
2. Solving Office Furniture Buying Challenges (00:08:55)
3. Building Relationships and Business Development (00:18:21)
4. Business Growth Through EOS Implementation (00:21:40)
5. AI Integration for Business Efficiency (00:35:17)
6. The Importance of Lifelong Learning (00:40:37)
155 episodes
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