When the Grass IS NOT Greener on the other side of Business Startup


What happens when you leave your 9 – 5 to pursue your passions, and it doesn’t turn out to be a happily ever after? Is your strategy something that can withstand the reality of a business startup? Paul Halme can tell you what happens when the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of 9 – 5.

The beauty in the translation is that the lessons can be applied to any startup business, or anyone in business looking for more, and wanting to grow.

Sales Hindsights with Patrick Kagan

Listen as Paul and Patrick dig into the journey of building a successful career, leaving all the success behind, and starting a company, only to realize “that the grass needs lots more tending to on this side”.

Check the episode out HERE.

In this Episode:

  • On pursuing dreams
  • Paul’s definition of success
  • Paul’s hindsight and advice to people who wants to start their business
  • Lessons that Paul learned along the way
  • Biggest limitations of people that Paul works with
  • The one trait or skill in sales that is most important
  • Advantages of Benefit Analysis

Important Quotes:

“We help business startups or gym owners struggling to get by because that they don’t have the basic systems. Some are good in Jiu-Jitsu or MMA but they never learn sales or marketing, so there’s a huge gap but when you fill it, it’s super rewarding.”

You’re not telling people don’t pursue your passions, but be prepared that when you get there, it may not be the dream come true that you’re hoping for.”

“Hire a mentor. Hiring a mentor can help collapse time.”

Check out even more podcast interviews with Paul HERE