Founders Future

Dancing in the Rain: Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey with James White

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with James White, the founder behind James White Sales a dynamic sales coaching and outsourcing business. James shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey, starting from his first sales job at age 11, through building and exiting a successful SaaS company, to his current mission of helping business owners scale. He delves into the common challenges founders face, particularly the perception of sales as "sleazy," and reframes it as a process of problem-solving and building genuine human connection.

James provides a detailed look at his current business model, focusing on helping SME organizations build a scalable "sales engine" that allows technically-minded founders to step back from daily operations. He also discusses his ambitious plans for the future, including the rapid expansion of his outsourced sales development team in South Africa. Throughout the conversation, James emphasizes the importance of curiosity, discipline, and enjoying the entrepreneurial journey, leaving listeners with actionable advice for their own ventures.