172 | Dustin Taylor | Key Attributes of Highly Successful People

In today’s show, Chris interviews Dustin Taylor. Having worked in the restaurant industry, Dustin has had a rather unique journey leading right up to Student Works. In his first year, Dustin managed to grow his painting business to $130,000. In his second year, with two of his friends helping him out, Dustin plans on scaling up his business to $350,000! 

We start this show with Dustin sharing some background information. Dustin had to go through abject poverty as a child. Unable to manage their meager finances, Dustin and his family even lost their home when Dustin was just sixteen. 

Determined to change the course of his life, Dustin immersed himself in his studies. After grade twelve, he enrolled himself at the Culinary Institute of Canada. After completing his studies, Dustin spent several years working in the restaurant industry until he earned the Journeyperson’s Red Seal certificate. In this segment of the show, Dustin shares how this experience of his taught him the different aspects of running a business.

After this stint, Dustin worked for a bit in marketing. Here, he learned how to approach and sell to strangers.

This show is full of some great nuggets guaranteed to help out new and aspiring entrepreneurs. Dusting shares the THREE key attributes of highly successful people – attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn. 

Additionally, he reveals how his perspective has changed after spending a year at Student Works. Specifically, he talks about the “significance of leverage” and “value of relationships”. 

Dustin wraps up this show with a heartfelt and inspiring poem.

Enjoy!

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