Focus On What Gives You Energy
Have you noticed that some people and activities energize you while others drain you? I was feeling drained recently by various people and activities, so I revisited my "energy audit" to get back on track.
I thought sharing it might help anyone feeling the same way.
This audit isn't about aligning your tasks with your energy levels throughout the day, as many energy guides suggest. Instead, it's about identifying what genuinely gives you energy and what depletes it.
For me, energy comes from:
- Tackling tough problems
- Establishing processes and systems that genuinely support sellers
- Coaching sellers and watching them grow
- Seeing the companies I work with succeed through increased revenue
- Hiring great people and working with those I care about
- Discovering new ways of doing things, especially with technology
- Diving into tasks, from planning to execution
- Collaborating with diverse leaders and companies to continually learn and improve exponentially
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About Me
Hi, I'm Kyle! My journey has taken me from the United States Peace Corps in Moldova to teaching English in South Korea, and eventually into the thrilling world of startups. Over the past 14 years, I’ve honed my skills as a seasoned sales leader. Now, I live in Oregon with my three energetic boys, coaching their sports teams and keeping active.
What really gets me fired up is working with startup founders. There's nothing like helping technologists turn their innovative ideas into market-ready products. My mission is to guide them through the maze of testing product-market fit, transitioning from founder-led sales to seller-led sales, and scaling a revenue team.
I'm versatile in selling. I’ve sold:
- Information access to commercial real estate
- Marketing automation software to small businesses across four industries
- Lead leases to landowners for solar power
- Financing to fix-and-flip investors
- Booking software to event venues
- Construction management software to general and sub-contractors
- Accounting software to accountants
- Space-connected ground geophysics to uranium exploration companies
My approach is simple: process is process, sales is sales. Expertise is gained through building, overcoming challenges, and learning from failures in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of VC-backed companies.
I dive deep into understanding product-market fit and identifying the ideal customer. My goal is to help founders build robust sales processes, hire and train stellar sales teams, and create a sustainable path to growth. Whether it's setting up a CRM from scratch, crafting compelling sales pitches, or developing strategies that work, I'm all in.
Colleagues and bosses often say working with me is like strapping in for a rollercoaster ride—fast-paced, exciting, and fun. If you're ready to take your startup to the next level and scale your revenue, let's embark on this adventure together!
Beyond working with Technology Companies I also have a passion for sellers. A niche industry I work with is the Event Center Industry for Family Entertainment Centers. You can check it out at www.highkicksales.com
- Kyle Stremme, kyle@highkicksales.com
