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Startup enthusiast, fun hunter & world traveller. Known for helping entrepreneurs ‘hack’ their business for profit and fun. @glencarlson
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Glen Carlson is a startup enthusiast, fun hunter and world traveller who writes, speaks and involves himself in ventures that promote business as a vehicle for service, influence and self expression. For the last 15 years he has owned, sold and consulted to numerous startups in Australia, the UK, Indonesia and Singapore.
Glen is known for helping entrepreneurs ‘hack’ their business and unlock profit, time, and growth. His focus is on how shifts in technology are allowing small ventures of 3-5 people to out service, out maneuver and out hustle ‘big corporate’.
Some Highlights: (optional)
Quit McDonalds and started his first business when he was 15.
Invested in and co-led an event management startup to 13.4M in sales in 4 years.
Resigned as CEO (and exited) two years after expanding into the UK.
Moved to Bali, Indonesia to soak up the surf, sun and sand.
Launched a dotcom to service the booming festival industry in Indonesia.
Was acquired 7 months later by his largest client.
Accepted the challenge of growing the FB fanbase of a Bali based fashion label.
Exceeded 1.4 million fans in less than 10 months, during which time revenues increased by 48%.
Travelled to over 55 countries in between.
Quote:
There has never been a better time to be an entrepreneur, and for anyone wanting to make a dent in the universe, it’s an opportunity not to be wasted. – Glen Carlson
Now:
Glen’s current focus is hosting entrepreneurs through a 30 week ‘influence incubator’ where participants focus on leveraging technology to build their brand, raise their profile and establish themselves as key players in their respective industries. To learn the 5 step sequence, visit www.keypersonofinfluence.com
Testimonials:
Glen Carlson has collected an impressive amount of wisdom concerning the nature of business and the essence of entrepreneurship. Having witnessed Glen and his team’s ability to deliver world class results, I would encourage you to listen to and learn from him as you would any great teacher. Glen is a man worth putting in your life, and your heart. Dr. John F. Demartini – Speaker, philosopher & bestselling author of The Breakthrough Experience
There are less than 5 people in this world that I regularly consult for advice on my business. Glen is one of them. If you are absolutely serious and committed to taking your business success to new levels, then you need to listen to this man.
Dr. Topher Morrison – Best Selling Author of “Settle for Excellence”
Glen Carlson is someone I LOVE to get time with. Insights just flow from him – insights that make a difference to the way you and I do business. And with each insight comes the discipline of the systems to make the insights work for you. Thoroughly professional yet ‘out there’ with ideas that work, Glen is one of those oh so rare people that authentically deliver … and then deliver even more.
Paul Dunn – Globally Acclaimed Serial Entrepreneur + TEDster
If I were to offer a (rare) recommendation on how to grow your business it would be to invest time with Glen and his team. Not only does he KNOW his stuff but, more importantly, he LIVE’s his stuff and, critically, knows how to TEACH it in a way that adds massive value. At the end of the day who you spend you time with is who you become. Go spend it with Glen and his team.
Peter Sage – Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur
Glen is one of the finest operators I have seen in my life for event management. A delightful, open, kind and genuine person. Get to know this man he’s a wonderful ally. Thomas Power – Founder of Ecademy
Glen is the rare combination of both an established entrepreneur and a dynamic speaker. He has a brilliant ability to articulate his experience in global business down to practical action steps – Steps that you can immediately profit from. If you have the opportunity to learn from him, take it. Roger Hamilton, Social Entrepreneur & Creator of Wealth Dynamics Entrepreneur Profile
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