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Alex Raymond has lived and traveled all over the world–from the metropolises of Hong Kong, London and Beijing to the small-town tech hub of Boulder, Colorado.
“It’s all about mindset. I want to have friends all over the place. So I spent a lot of time asking, ‘Where would I like to live.'”
Alex’s company, Kapta, is a purpose-built platform for organizations that want to establish, expand, or improve their Key Account Management function. But it didn’t start out that way. As with many startup stories, the initial idea wasn’t gaining traction. Instead of giving up, Alex and his business partner made a massive pivot, fundamentally transforming Kapta to serve a new market.
How did he do it? By embracing the Zero Excuses mentality, focusing on what he could control, and being intentional about life and business.
Key Takeaways:
- Focus on what you can control
- Be intentional about the life you want to build.
- Don’t under-invest in the humans working in your business
Things to listen for:
[01:34] – Lessons learned traveling the world
[06:20] – Alex’s entrepreneurial journey
[10:26] – Making the shift from HR to AM
[17:49] – Asking the right questions
[21:24] – Defining “success” for account management
[25:02] – Getting the right people
[27:39] – What is a “conscious entrepreneur”?
After You Listen:
Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afraymond/
Learn more about Kapta: https://kapta.com
Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/
Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/
More from the Zero Excuses Podcast:
Episode 001: There is time to travel
Episode 002: There is time to not work
Episode 003: There is time to improve yourself
Episode 004: There is time to build the life you want
Episode 005: There is time for laughter
Episode 006: There is time for relationships
Episode 007: There is time for community
Episode 008: There is time for renewal
Episode 009: There is time for loving others
Episode 010: There is time for giving
Episode 011: There is time for the three B’s
Episode 012: There is time for learning
Episode 013: There is time for others
Episode 014: There is time for listening
Episode 015: There is time for action
Episode 016: There is time for reflection
Episode 017: There is time for Zero Excuses
Episode 018: There is time for change
Episode 019: There is time to plan
Episode 020: There is time to start difficult things
Episode 021: There is time to unplug
Episode 022: There is time to choose your perspective
Episode 023: There is time to reinvent yourself
Episode 024: There is time for everything important
Episode 025: There is time to excel
Episode 026: There is time to do the work
Episode 027: There is time for self-reflection
Episode 028: There is time for healthy living
Episode 029: There is time for whatever you want to do with it
Episode 030: There is time to create a listening culture
Episode 031: There is time to say yes
Episode 032: There is time to confront uncertainty
Episode 033: There is time for empathy
Episode 034: There is time to be bold
Episode 035: There is time for improv comedy
Episode 036: There is time for investing in others
Episode 037: There is time to fit the puzzle pieces together
Episode 038: There is time to impact your community
Episode 042: There is time to reflect