The Importance of Building Relationships with CEO of Field Agent, Rick West

Entrepreneur Rick West, CEO and co-founder of Field Agent talks to Alex about what it takes to build a successful business and shares great advice for entrepreneurs everywhere Field Agent was created to solve the challenge of retailers  having real-time information and data about what’s happening in their retail spaces and solves the problem using crowdsourcing and mobile phone technology He discusses how relationships developed in every situation are ‘difference makers’ because people are always connected to others and this can lead to unexpected opportunities  that can change everything     KEY TAKEAWAYS Success most often follows the path and depth of relationships Relationships are difference makers To successfully scale a business, you need technology and processes A true entrepreneur gets out there and takes action You have to make the leap, get out in the real world to find out if your product or service is viable As an entrepreneur, you need to do something that people will pay you for and if you love doing it that when the magic happens The problem we are solving is providing near real-time information and solutions for retail We wanted to disrupt the process and marketplace and do things in a different way. We provide a great experience, it’s about how people feel Mystery shopping, sampling, and researching that would take months is possible in hours As an entrepreneur let your ‘yes’ be ‘yes’ and your ‘no’ be ‘no and don’t live in a world of ‘maybe’ People have to be able to aspire to a bigger vision You need to have a vision of where you want to go As an entrepreneur get in front of users and don’t ask them what they want, ask them what they think It’s about creating a frictionless process for the customer and client If you have a big idea you need to be focused in your pursuit of it   BEST MOMENTS ‘Our content is truly game changing’ ‘Relationships really do matter’ ‘To be significant you have to be focused and stay within your rails   VALUABLE RESOURCES Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series    Field Agent Rick West LinkedIn   ABOUT THE GUEST Rick West is the CEO and Founder of Field Agent a global Work-On-Demand Platform -You're a Click Away from Stores and Shoppers Everywhere. Field Agent connects brands, retailers, and agencies with customers across the country and around the world to help you win at retail. His platform harnesses smartphones across the country, bridging the gap between you and your customers. Rick created Field Agent to solve retail's biggest problems.   Field Agent is Rick's current project but he is the Co-Founder of many others including the Northstar Partnering Group, CORE4 Research, and JOYN. He is a member of the global Endeavor Entrepreneur network. He is always striving to see his ideas come to life and has been an entrepreneur for 19 years. Rick talks about all things company culture, entrepreneurship, retail, and crowdsurfing.   Prior to starting Field Agent, Rick worked 16 years with Procter & Gamble in various assignments in the United States, Hong Kong and Bangkok. Since leaving P&G, he has been a start-up Entrepreneur for 19 years. Rick is a mentor and speaker within the entrepreneurial community and an active board member. He is also a member of the global Endeavor Entrepreneur network. Rick is an 8 wing 7 and has a BBA in Personnel and Industrial Relations with a minor in Economics from the University of Kentucky.   CONTACT DETAILS Connect with Field Agent at https://www.fieldagent.net/   ABOUT THE HOST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.   CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/ Twitter - @alex_sapala https://twitter.com/alex_sapala You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ