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Scaling Smart: Jared Probst on Transforming an Industry with Rapid Axis | Ep. 195

2025/4/3
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我从小在制造业环境中长大,积累了丰富的销售和领导经验。我创立Rapid Axis公司,旨在革新短期制造和组件制造行业。创业初期,我面临资金短缺的挑战,但通过精打细算和妻子的支持,最终渡过了难关。 我认为成功的企业家需要具备销售能力,能够主动寻找客户,并密切关注财务状况。优秀的销售人员需要积极倾听客户需求,并敢于主动联系潜在客户。我们公司的销售主要依靠主动联系客户,而非依赖SEO和PPC等数字营销手段。招聘销售人员时,我更看重他们主动寻找客户的能力和行业知识,而非单纯的销售经验。 我们公司通过提供卓越的客户服务和具有竞争力的价格来与上市公司竞争。我们注重快速响应客户需求,提供及时的技术支持和售后服务。我们能够处理复杂的制造项目,并根据客户需求定制服务。我们即将推出的在线报价系统将进一步提升我们的竞争力。 我们公司积极采用自动化和AI工具来优化流程,提高效率。我们利用ChatGPT进行SEO、邮件营销和法律合规性咨询,以降低成本并提高效率。 我计划在未来三年内保持公司每年30%的增长速度,并长期致力于公司发展。我们公司通过使用ERP系统和HubSpot等工具来跟踪关键指标,并进行数据驱动决策。

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Jared Probst, Founder & President, Rapid Axis, details his journey from working in his stepfather’s machine shop to founding Rapid Axis—a company that revolutionizes short-term manufacturing and component fabrication. Jared shares his experience overcoming early cash flow challenges, building a robust sales system, and prioritizing operational excellence. His insights on customer service, innovative lead generation, and sustainable growth offer invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs in manufacturing and beyond.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Roots & Inspiration:
  • Transition from a family machine shop to a dynamic sales and leadership role.
  • The vision behind Rapid Axis, born from firsthand industry experience.
  • Overcoming Challenges:
  • Navigating early financial hurdles and avoiding cash flow pitfalls.
  • The importance of disciplined operations and responsive customer service.
  • Growth & Innovation:
  • Leveraging cold outreach and digital tools for lead generation.
  • Scaling sustainably without debt through strategic planning and resource sharing.

Takeaways:

  • Precision, persistence, and a customer-first mindset are crucial for scaling.
  • Operational excellence and innovative sales tactics drive sustainable growth.
  • Jared’s journey highlights the power of transforming challenges into opportunities.

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