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April 16, 2024
In this episode, Weston shares his tumultuous journey—from closing his first deal within two weeks of starting his business to enduring a grueling six months without any revenue. We'll uncover how he tackled self-doubt, mustered the perseverance to push through, and ultimately rose to success. As an active member of the staffing community on LinkedIn, Weston reveals how he turned a sour experience of being fired into the sweet victory of entrepreneurship.We'll also discuss the relentless drive required for winning in sales-driven industries like recruiting, the shock of low commission despite high earnings for a former employer, and Weston's grateful reflection on the layoff that catalyzed his business venture. Our conversation transitions to the tactical—how Weston leverages tools like Phone Burner to stay efficient, and how he's developing a system to streamline the recruiting process that listeners can soon test at perpetualautomated.com.From the influence of powerful books…