Today we’d like to introduce you to Brian Williams.
Brian, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I graduated with a Computer Science degree from Texas A&M, which is where I met Tasha, who also has a technical degree from A&M.
I then worked for many tech companies, mostly in Silicon Valley.
Companies like Cisco, Nortel, Motorola, and Ericsson and several other tech startups.
I was in Software Design/Test, then Technical Marketing, and finally Technical Pre-Sales.
My last corporate position was Head of Global Business Strategy, which was a technical pre-sales organization.
After 12 countries and 20 years, I began to see inferior technology win against superior ones, because their sales pitch or sales messaging was clear, compelling, and concise, but that’s very difficult to tech organizations to accomplish.
I saw this problem over and over again, sometimes surprised, other times frustrated, but the problem was the same.
I have a strange combination of technical skills and competence, but I also like people, presentations and effective communication.
So… I saw an opportunity.
I left corporate America, and started Perspectivity. A sales messaging and consulting firm that works primarily with technology companies. Our clients include AT&T, Cisco, and Citi, but we also work with many small businesses.
Our 6-Step system is one that simplifies a rather complex process, clarifies complicated products or services, and increases revenue.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
A smooth road…. LOL! Said No Entrepreneur…EVER.
Struggle #1: My first partnership was a disaster, just like the stories you’ve heard about not having partners or being VERY selective, that was me. It was a train wreck and I would advise anyone considering a partner, please read the Partnership Charter by David Gage. Save yourself the pain.
I should have known I was in trouble when I recommended we both read this book and pay for their assessment, and he didn’t want to do either.
Struggle #2: Once I survived that ordeal, I was off on my own, then later joined by the best business partner I could ever have, my wife!
The business began to grow but my money management and tax planning skills didn’t. What a pain this was, having to do all accounting, invoicing, payroll, saving, taxes, 940, 941, W-2, FUTA, SUTA, what the what!! It was crazy. I now have two companies that do all of the above and more, and I love them for it!
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Perspectivity Sales Consulting – what should we know?
We help technology companies grow revenue by clarifying their sales messaging by implementing our 6-Step system inside of their sales and/or marketing organization.
We specialize in creating effective sales messaging, sales pitches, sales presentation, and effective sales conversations so your target market will Believe, Buy, and Bite (can explain later).
We are known for our unique ability to understand technology at a deep level, and also understand sales and people at the same time. We then created a 6-Step system that makes you appear that you have the same set of skills, not just one or the other which is most typical.
We are most proud of seeing clients go from struggling to succeeding. There is nothing more rewarding and more sad at the same time, because that means we’re done and have to leave them!
What sets us apart. The power and simplicity of our 6-Step system and how much time we’ve spent on creating an online university, a book, and a process that is sensitive to the science of how adults learn and the psychology of how they make buying decisions.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
My biggest support, cheerleader, teammate and super smart business partner is my wife. She has skills that I don’t and we compliment each other well.
She sees what I can’t see and has a very high emotional intelligence (EQ). She has this naturally but has also been trained and certified. She understands people and what makes them tick, and what shuts them down. So she is responsible for helping teams function more productively by understanding each other better.
She also handles all Client Care. It’s her unique ability to hear and respond to their needs with precision that makes them feel loved and supported by our company.
She also co-wrote our first book and at this point, she is a fully qualified CEO (Committed to Exceeding Obstacles) because she has gone through some tough times, but has always believed and supported, I owe her dearly and have a specific plan on how I will repay!
Contact Info:
- Website: PerspectivityIntl.com
- Phone: 214-810-4615
- Email: info@perspectivityintl.com
- Other: Linkedin.com/in/BrianWilliamsurl
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