After surviving brain tumour removal surgery in 2018, Robert made a life-changing decision to leave traditional VP of Finance and CFO roles and focus on helping entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses…
About this conversation
After surviving brain tumour removal surgery in 2018, Robert made a life-changing decision to leave traditional VP of Finance and CFO roles and focus on helping entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses solve real problems. His journey shaped the wisdom behind Don’t Be Dumb, a practical leadership roadmap for entrepreneurs who want to avoid limiting beliefs, improve their work processes, negotiate better, and recover faster from mistakes.
Together, we explore what it means to lead instead of manage, how to remove inefficient tasks, why entrepreneurs must focus on the present and future, and how challenging times can become the foundation for deeper clarity and wiser leadership.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Robert’s 2018 brain tumour surgery and how it changed his life
- The inspiration behind Don’t Be Dumb
- Leadership vs management in business
- Common entrepreneurial mistakes and how to avoid them
- How to create a recovery strategy after business setbacks
- Why entrepreneurs must focus on the present instead of the past
- Negotiation secrets every entrepreneur should know
- How to remove slow, inefficient, duplicative tasks
- The work of 636 Advisors and how Robert helps business owners
Chapters:
- Facing Life’s Challenges: A Personal Journey
- The Wisdom Behind Don’t Be Dumb
- Common Business Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Learning from Mistakes: Recovery and Growth
- The Importance of Looking Forward and Being Present
- Finding Inspiration in Others
- Believing in Your Abilities
- Leading vs Managing
- Improving Work Processes
- The Importance of Feedback
- Negotiation Secrets
- Services of 636 Advisors
- Addressing Fears in Business
Guest Resources:
What does this conversation reveal about Leadership?
636 Advisors: https://636advisors.com/
Don’t Be Dumb Website: https://dontbedumb.expert/
Robert Towle Website: https://roberttowle.com
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