What does it really take to find that next gear?

"Starting a company is easy, making revenue and continuously pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, that's the tough part”

Beau BillingtonTheFreeAgent.com

Episode 18

Finding That Next Gear with Josh Sweeney

Episode 17

Finding That Next Gear with Leroy Hite

Episode 16

Finding that Next Gear- An entrepreneurial discussion with Nicole Donnelly

Episode 16

Finding that Next Gear- An entrepreneurial discussion with Brandon Powell, CEO of Hatchworks.

Episode 15

Finding That Next Gear- Wealth Beyond Money: Unlocking The 6 Dimensions of Success for Richness in Every Area of Your Life with Ethan King

Asking the tough questions

Are some people destined for success, while others are not? Or are those that are able to find success simply able to get to that “next gear” while others seem to flounder or never get where they are trying to go?

The premise of Beau’s popular blogs and podcasts is centered around listening and engaging with successful people to learn how THEY found that next gear which took their businesses from ‘good to great’.

Beau’s Entrepreneurial Journey

“I always wondered what others were doing differently from me. I had the same attributes as those I considered really ‘successful’, so what what was I missing? Why was I struggling to find “that next gear”?

My Entrepreneurial Journey- What to look out for in the early days- Part 2

This is a quick follow-up to an earlier post concerning entrepreneurship and a few things to look out for in the early days. A third part will be coming soon as my thoughts are…

My Entrepreneurial Journey – What to look out for- Part 1

Every entrepreneurship experience is different. You have some companies that find success with a quickness, some that never find success, and other that take a little while to hone in on what they actually do. I…

Short on Time? Here’s how I Create More

I recently had a conversation with a colleague where we discussed some of the work-related issues surrounding Covid-19. While the issues are plentiful, we really honed in on “time” as a huge issue and how…

My Entrepreneurial Journey- the good, the bad, and the ugly

Entrepreneurship is an interesting “occupation”. It’s one of those career choices/paths where most people think you are utterly insane, overly optimistic and foolish, or they applaud your boldness and bravery, all while secretly hoping…

SDR’s- Is their Reputation Deserved, or are they Simply Misunderstood?

My LinkedIn news feed has a lot of material regarding sales, sales leadership, and the imposition sales development representatives (SDR’s) often cause. As such, I felt compelled to write a quick opinion post concerning SDR’s…

My Entrepreneurial Journey – Setting the Stage

I’d like to set the stage for this series on entrepreneurship – for me entrepreneurship was never a matter of if, but more so a matter of when. I’d thought about it since I understood…

A bit about Beau Billington

I started the podcast, “Finding That Next Gear” because I have always been obsessed with entrepreneurship. To me, it never mattered if you had a carwash, a hot dog stand, a financial services company, or a software company.

Talking business has always been enjoyable and something I could truly “nerd out” on. It wasn’t until I turned 36 that I found the courage to go at it alone and started my own company, The Free Agent (www.thefreeagent.com).

Ever since then I have been on a quest to uncover the difference between those that succeed and those that don’t.

Is it smarts, funding, sheer determination, perseverance, luck, or some other unique trait? Whatever the characteristic, my goal is to get to the bottom of what set’s the doers apart from the talkers.

I have worked with Beau for several years now as both a candidate and a hiring manager and his dedication and attention to detail and skill set is unmatched. In the recruiting and talent acquisition space you will not find a better partner than Beau.”

Cheryl PooleHead of Client Relationships, Americas

We first engaged Beau about 2 years ago. He has established himself as a trusted advisor to our business and to me personally. I have interacted with many other firms in the space and The Free Agent is the best, I highly recommend them.

Rob TateSVP of Possible Now and CompliancePoint