From Global Brands to Local Impact: The Journey of a Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur - Curtis Scaplen

Curtis Scaplen is the founder of Action Consulting. A proud father of two, Curtis focuses on helping businesses plan and achieve long term success.On today’s episode Curtis walks us through his journey from a corporate career working in the tobacco industry, learning how to be a leader, and eventually coming home to Atlantic Canada, helping small businesses grow and transition.[Follow Curtis:🌐 Website 👉 https://action.ca/🔗 LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisscaplen/Today Curtis will cover:🔹Working in a controversial industry🔹How to be a great leader🔹How to prepare to sell your business🔹Gaining strength through family🔹Being kind vs. being nice⏱️ Timestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:04 Parents influence on entrepreneurship00:02:48 Moving away from home00:05:01 Working in the tobacco industry00:10:18 Building relationships with customers00:15:11 Learning how to be a leader00:19:48 Focus on what you can control00:25:30 Moving back home to Nova Scotia00:31:11 Learn how to communicate authentically00:34:37 Working with clients00:36:51 Accountability in business00:43:00 Having goals in business00:44:28 Biggest mistake in leadership00:47:16 Can ego driven “leaders” change?00:49:51 Being nice vs. being kind00:53:37 Taking over the family business01:00:29 Opportunity to buy businesses01:02:38 How to get a succession plan ready01:08:30 Should you buy a business?01:14:05 You can learn business as you go01:15:18 Dealing with mother’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis01:21:26 Importance of opening up01:23:14 How to deal with difficult times