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# From Quarterback to Team Owner with John Whaley

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Growth requires intention. In fairness, it requires a lot of things. However, over the last 40 years, John Whaley has discovered that most owners make growth way harder than it needs to be.

In this episode, we talk with John Whaley, Project-based Business Development Leader, about how to move from the Quarterback of the team to Coach. Then from Coach to General Manager and ultimately to Owner. There are specific steps and a mindset adjustment required to consistently "level up." Is your business a passion project or an investment vehicle?

 

**Guest Bio: **John Whaley MBA, PMP, is the founder of EEHOUR LLC, which is a project-based business development company. As the business development project manager, he plans, builds, and integrates the resources required that grow revenue, profits, or returns to drive the owner’s vision. 

Connect with John on LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonyprofit/ ](http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonyprofit/)or via email at [*advisor@eehour.com!*](mailto:advisor@eehour.com)

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### [Mike Faherty](https://www.prosalesconnection.com/podcast/author/mike-faherty)

Mike Faherty is the Founder & CEO of ProSales Connection, a sales and marketing firm based in Houston, Texas. ProSales Connection specializes in helping B2B and technology companies grow through sales appointment setting and outsourced inside sales programs.

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