<p>This week we continue our conversation with inspiring entrepreneur Mitch Callahan, CEO of the WooCommerce <a href='https://saucal.com/'>web development business Saucal</a>.</p><p>Mitch shares how he and his business partner Dominik Sauter have grown Saucal in the last ten years. <br/><br/>Both men are big proponents of remote work, because it gives people freedom. For Saucal, this means they&apos;ve been able to hire from around the world and access a really large talent pool. <br/><br/>Of course, remote teams bring their own challenges, so Mitch discusses how to manage a team when it&apos;s spread around around the world and across time zones. <br/><br/>Mitch is a huge fan of storytelling and its power in brand building. He says that everyone launching a business today must really understand what makes them unique so that they can tell their story, carve out a niche, and work towards success.</p><p>We also explore:</p><ul><li>The importance of focus time and how to avoid distractions in the age of information overload. </li><li>How Saucal acquires client and how partnerships are really adding to the success of Saucal’s inbound marketing. </li><li>How to counter dark days and what to do when things feel overwhelming.</li></ul><p>Two of the many books that have influenced Mitch&apos;s life are:<br/><br/>1. <a href='https://www.amazon.ca/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/'>Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki</a></p><p>2. <a href='https://www.amazon.ca/Good-Great-Companies-Collins-Hardcover/dp/B010CKUNKY/'>Good To Great : Why Some Companies Make The Leap and Others Don&apos;t, Jim Collins</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellcallahan/'>Mitch on LinkedIn</a>.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominik-sauter-56706730/'>Dom on LinkedIn</a>.<br/><br/><a href='https://twitter.com/Saucal'>Saucal on Twitter</a>.<br/><br/>The podcast show mentioned in the midroll: <a href='https://theanimalguide.com/'>The Animal Guide for Curious Humans</a>. <br/><br/></p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/communicateinfluence">Support the show</a> (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/communicateinfluence)

The Communicate Influence Podcast

Sheelagh Caygill

Entrepreneur Mitch Callahan: Focus is essential for success in business and life

MAR 16, 202234 MIN
The Communicate Influence Podcast

Entrepreneur Mitch Callahan: Focus is essential for success in business and life

MAR 16, 202234 MIN

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<p>This week we continue our conversation with inspiring entrepreneur Mitch Callahan, CEO of the WooCommerce <a href='https://saucal.com/'>web development business Saucal</a>.</p><p>Mitch shares how he and his business partner Dominik Sauter have grown Saucal in the last ten years. <br/><br/>Both men are big proponents of remote work, because it gives people freedom. For Saucal, this means they&apos;ve been able to hire from around the world and access a really large talent pool. <br/><br/>Of course, remote teams bring their own challenges, so Mitch discusses how to manage a team when it&apos;s spread around around the world and across time zones. <br/><br/>Mitch is a huge fan of storytelling and its power in brand building. He says that everyone launching a business today must really understand what makes them unique so that they can tell their story, carve out a niche, and work towards success.</p><p>We also explore:</p><ul><li>The importance of focus time and how to avoid distractions in the age of information overload. </li><li>How Saucal acquires client and how partnerships are really adding to the success of Saucal’s inbound marketing. </li><li>How to counter dark days and what to do when things feel overwhelming.</li></ul><p>Two of the many books that have influenced Mitch&apos;s life are:<br/><br/>1. <a href='https://www.amazon.ca/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/'>Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki</a></p><p>2. <a href='https://www.amazon.ca/Good-Great-Companies-Collins-Hardcover/dp/B010CKUNKY/'>Good To Great : Why Some Companies Make The Leap and Others Don&apos;t, Jim Collins</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellcallahan/'>Mitch on LinkedIn</a>.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominik-sauter-56706730/'>Dom on LinkedIn</a>.<br/><br/><a href='https://twitter.com/Saucal'>Saucal on Twitter</a>.<br/><br/>The podcast show mentioned in the midroll: <a href='https://theanimalguide.com/'>The Animal Guide for Curious Humans</a>. <br/><br/></p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/communicateinfluence">Support the show</a> (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/communicateinfluence)