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S03E36 | Karl Schwantes - Serial entrepreneur - artilleryman - master of customer experience. Listen to Karl's journey from Xennox Diamonds to Reputable to The Curated Circle.
Karl Schwantes has built a career around understanding what customers really value and helping businesses stand out in increasingly competitive markets. A former artilleryman, Karl transitioned from military service into entrepreneurship, building and scaling multiple successful ventures including Xennox Diamonds, Reputable, and The Curated Circle. Along the way, he developed a reputation for delivering exceptional customer experiences and helping business owners turn trust, reputation, and relationships into sustainable growth.
In this episode, Karl shares his journey from the Army to business ownership, the lessons learned through both successes and setbacks, and why customer experience remains one of the most powerful competitive advantages available to any business. We discuss the importance of reputation in the digital age, how businesses can leverage reviews and social proof to attract ideal clients, and why authentic relationships continue to outperform traditional marketing tactics. Karl also explains the mission behind Reputable and The Curated Circle, and how helping others succeed has become a core part of his own business philosophy.
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