What It Takes to Win: Toby Thomas on Confidence, Chaos, and Creating a Scalable Business

Toby Thomas shares how confidence, chaos, and customer insight helped him scale—and eventually sell—a national service company while staying true to his purpose.

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Episode Overview

In this conversation, Toby Thomas shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early days in mechanical sales to founding Insight Solutions, a national service company. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, including the importance of understanding customer needs, navigating growth, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Toby reflects on his exit strategy, life after selling his business, and his humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. He also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on his personal and professional life, and his experiences in the entertainment industry.

Takeaways

  • Toby started his first business, Insight Solutions, at 28.
  • The entrepreneurial journey is filled with highs and lows.
  • Understanding customer needs is crucial for business success.
  • Imposter syndrome is common among entrepreneurs.
  • The importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people.
  • Toby’s first dollar came from a $6,700 check.
  • Selling the business was a pivotal moment in Toby’s life.
  • Life after the exit involved new ventures and personal growth.
  • Toby engaged in humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
  • COVID-19 opened new opportunities for investment and growth.

Today’s guest, Toby Thomas, can be found online at:
Website: https://battlespringsranch.com/
Website: https://alpha-inc.com/
Website: https://www.palominocap.com/ensite-solutions-llc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-thomas-10848618/

Your host, Scott Turman, can be found online at:

BrightRay Publishing: ⁠https://brightray.com/⁠⁠⁠
Entrepreneur Website: ⁠https://scottturman.com/⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottturman/⁠

Keywords

entrepreneurship, business growth, customer understanding, software development, imposter syndrome, exit strategy, humanitarian efforts, COVID-19 impact, entertainment industry, personal growth

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