It's a Good Life Episode 023: An Interview with Alan Taylor
“If you want to have a successful business, you have to care as much about the person you want to sell your product to as yourself.” — Alan Taylor
Hailed as a “great connector of people,” entrepreneur, author and automotive expert, Alan Taylor learned from an early age the business skills that would take him far in life, including the importance of honesty and building relationships.
In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Alan Taylor. Alan shares his story, from young entrepreneur painting cars to becoming a well-known national broadcaster and car expert. You’ll learn why people trust the advice of the common man, the importance of connecting people with one another and why the unexpected extras are everything in business.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:
“Everything in life is connected.” — Alan Taylor
“My dad taught me how to be quiet and how to think about things a little more.” — Alan Taylor
“What are we here for?” — Alan Taylor
“I wanted to always give more than what was expected; to where they weren’t just happy, they were delighted.” —Alan Taylor
“So much of what I do, I do because I love.” —Alan Taylor
“Some people are good fits for others. When I see people who are a good fit, I just open my mouth.” — Alan Taylor
Mentioned in this episode: Business & Burgers http://businessandburgers.com/ If by Rudyard Kipling http://www.kiplingsociety.co.uk/poems_if.htm Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BT0ISHQ/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
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