Early Amazon Executive Shares His Secrets

Host Chaz Wolfe sits down with John Rossman, a business advisor, renowned author, and an esteemed keynote speaker on leadership. As an early executive at Amazon, John played a pivotal role in launching and scaling the Amazon Marketplace business, a journey through which he garnered an extensive understanding of the digital space. His insights and leadership strategies are detailed in his series of books, including "Think Like Amazon: 50 1/2 Ideas to Become a Digital Leader". Today, he leverages his vast experience to guide companies and leaders towards agility and effectiveness in the digital era, helping them carve out their own paths of success through his consultancy.
Dive deep as John elaborates on the concept of 'wicked problems' and shares secrets from his leadership journey, emphasizing the pivotal role of customer-centricity achieved through unlikely approaches to understanding customer signals. This rich discussion uncovers the profound insights and experiences that have shaped John into a thought leader and a sought-after analyst in the digital world, as featured by notable platforms including the New York Times and CNBC. 
The conversation promises to leave you with inspiration and practical strategies to develop a distinctive competitive advantage in your field. Don't miss out on this conversation— tune in to unlock John’s secrets to thriving in the digital era!



During this episode, you will learn about;
00:00  Introduction01:42  Introduction to John and Rossman Partners02:38 Wicked Problems defined05:54  John’s Why12:10  Leadership for small businesses17:53  The best decision John ever made22:35  How to practically listen to signals to start a new business or project27:11  Why John left Amazon29:40  Common mistakes business owners make36:00  How John goes all in with family and business38:39  John’s advice for using Chat GPT 41:53  John’s advice to his younger self44:14  How to connect with John44:43  How to connect with Gathering the Kings 




Notable Quotes
 No matter what the business is, whether you're a roofer or technology company or sweep in the streets, you can have a distinct competitive advantage.  - John Rossman

John’s Books:  https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-Rossman/author/B015X2OGGS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Let’s Connect!
John Rossman:Twitter:  https://twitter.com/johnerossmanWebsite:  https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/27817/john-rossmanLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-rossman/Website:  bitbetleadership.com

Chaz Wolfe (Host): 
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