From co-founder to leader with Rob Forman - Video

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Here is a recap of the Paparelli Zoom Chat for Entrepreneurs #24.

The theme was “From co-founder to leader with Rob Forman”

Special thanks to my guest Rob Forman, co-founder, president, and Chief Strategy Officer of SalesLoft.

Quote of the call: “Issues with my co-founder had more to do with me and my life experiences than with him.” Rob Forman. 

9 key takeaways from this call:

1. I am amazed again about timing in life. In this interview, the timing of Rob meeting Kyle, the timing of Bob Lewis coming in as a coach, Tom Noonan’s availability to join the board, the market lighting up. Timing. It is God and destiny

2. Co-founders must leave room for individual and overlapping growth.

3. There must be high trust in co-founders. The freedom to address the tough issues between you results in great strength.

4. Self-awareness is the nourishment necessary for personal growth. Rob feeds his self-awareness by reading the Bible and business books. He is always seeking wisdom and ideas and discovering who he is and how he can apply what he learns.

5. Great investors give advice but depend on the team for execution. Investors choose founders who can be trusted to execute.

6. The co-founder’s role is to serve and support the CEO.

7. Having the same coach for both founders proved to be a great success. The coach grew them individually and together.

8. It is vitally important to have a regular “clear things” meeting. Speak what is bothering you about the other person or business and talk through it.

9. Sales is a transfer of belief. (I really like this.)

Resources Rob referenced: 

1. How to Measure Your Life

2. Clearing Conversations (a Youtube video)

3. The Joshua Principle

Watch this Zoom Chat for Entrepreneurs and learn how to go from co-founder to leader. 

Every Paparelli Zoom Chat for Entrepreneurs will help you be a better entrepreneur. We are all about entrepreneurs helping other entrepreneurs.

I look forward to seeing you next Wednesday, October 14th, at 9 am. (zoom.paparelli.com)

Come a little early and catch up with friends. I'll be on at 8:45. Stay past 9:45 am to talk to our special guest.

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