The Business OS

Building a business from the ground up is no easy task.

It takes dedication, resilience, a clear vision, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. 

Successful entrepreneurs often face numerous challenges, but their persistence and willingness to learn from failures are what set them apart.

In this episode of The Business OS, host Kushal Saini Kakkar sits down with Nick Cegelski, the Founder of 30 Minutes to President's Club, to discuss his transformative journey from startup founder to thriving CEO. Nick shares his personal growth story, detailing his experiences from learning critical lessons on the wrestling mat to running a successful podcast and business.

Nick also shares his experiences grappling with imposter syndrome, the importance of discipline, and the pivotal decisions that shaped his career. 

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned founder, this episode offers valuable models and insights to help you navigate the complexities of business leadership.

You’ll Learn:
  • The difference between selling and running a business
  • The importance of discipline and facing discomfort
  • How effective communication and respect play a role in leadership

Timestamps:
[00:00] An introduction to the episode
[03:09] Changing perspectives and priorities when running a business
[10:34] Strong relationships formed through shared adversity and communication
[21:18] Frustration with a lack of actionable sales content
[33:27] Why successful sales calls involve mutual information sharing
[35:46] Advice for finding balance and success

What is The Business OS?

Building a business is tough. It takes grit, never-ending days, missed family birthdays, and more coffee than you thought it was possible to drink.

Unfortunately, many business operators do all of this and see initial success but then - crickets! They hit a plateau or, worse, fall off the cliff entirely.

This is The Business OS, a show powered by JustCall dedicated to ensuring that you don't get lost in that Bermuda Triangle of irrelevance.

Join us as we talk to entrepreneurs, business leaders, and real-world operators - folks who know your struggles better than anyone else. They are also the ones with the knowledge and playbooks to help you succeed. Through candid conversations with our guests, we make sure you’ll walk away with actionable takeaways to help you think ahead and pivot fast.

True, building a business is tough - and you have to hustle. But it does get easier when you have a Business OS.