Day: August 23, 2021

Success can often feel like a fleeting concept for many professionals in this hyper-competitive world that we now live in. As a result, it becomes challenging to stand out and even more challenging to find one’s “zone” and grow and thrive. But that’s where successful coaches like Steven Phillippe come into the picture. Today, the entrepreneur, author, and influencer are out to change people’s lives by helping them level up in their careers. 

Steven’s story starts like your typical collegiate tale— a young man working sixty to seventy hours a week for less than minimum wage while taking up a college degree he wasn’t passionate about because it was the “only way” to succeed. But unlike most, Philippe chose to act on his agency and divert from a path that only brought misery. 

The influencer’s personal growth started when he began paying more attention to his growth and development by attending conferences and learning opportunities. He started listening to successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and influencers and began networking like crazy. He would brush shoulders with the likes of Les Brown, Johnny Wimbrey, and Nik Halik, with whom he would later pen a book with. 

Steven then began working in sales, something that he would pick up very quickly. Within his first month, he earned six figures and brought massive sales improvements to many companies he was working with. The sales and professional growth guru started honing his brand of persuasion and sales tactics and started creating traction in many professional circles as a result. His Instagram followers would eventually grow to a tally of around 107,000 and continue to grow by the day. He began contributing to top-tier publications, such as Entrepreneur Magazine and began speaking before crowds on sales, persuasion, success, entrepreneurship, and determination. 

When asked what moved him to take the uncanny direction of success, Steve shares the tale of how his parents would end up— “slaves of corporate America for so long just to have nothing to show for it.” While extremely grateful for their sacrifice, Philippe grew up watching his parents work endlessly to put food on the table for a household of six. Later in life, their family would end up losing their home to foreclosure despite all efforts to stay on top of payments. “It was the first time I saw my dad cry when he was telling the family he didn’t know what he was going to do,” shares Steven Phillippe. “That’s when I realized I didn’t want to feel that pain they had for us ever again.”

Determined to live a better life and give his family more comfort, too, Steven Phillippe has come a long way. Currently, he’s worth six figures net after only eight years in sales and business. He hopes to continue building his momentum and experiencing more success while also helping other people succeed in the process. 

Steven uses his platform to motivate and inspire others while also offering coaching and guidance to people who need another perspective on life. To get in touch with Steven Phillippe or book a consultation with him, reach out to him on his Instagram.

Today’s entrepreneurial realm has proved easier to navigate, thanks to advancements in digital technology and the sea of information and other resources that both aspiring and established entrepreneurs can utilize in starting and scaling a venture. However, given its complexities, it pays to seek the guidance of those who have managed to get from A to Z and secure a spot at the top. Chris Graffagnino, an American businessman who is acclaimed for his entrepreneurial acumen and purpose-driven initiatives, has emerged as a go-to authority in the commercial space. Banking on his in-depth understanding of the field and his extensive experience, he has maneuvered countless people in the direction of success. 

A risk and crisis management specialist, Chris Graffagnino is widely known for his background in law enforcement and military operations. The former combat veteran of the US Army has supported the evacuation and repatriation of tens of thousands of multinationals and poured his expertise into bridging the gaps in the areas of security evacuation and repatriation. Additionally, he has developed a global multi-million dollar security and logistics company that officers cutting-edge products and services, taking his experience in security and risk mitigation to the private sector. 

Named in numerous 40 under 40 and Most Influential People lists, Chris Graffagnino is now capitalizing on his business development skills to offer startups and entrepreneurs free mentorship and networking opportunities through Settle4Success. This non-profit business consultancy and mentorship program, which was strategically designed to provide guidance to budding names in the commercial space and advise business owners in various areas like scaling and expansion, caters to a wide range of go-getters. “It is aimed at all types of people, from those who are interested in starting a business to ones that are developing an existing venture,” he shared. 

At the heart of Settle4Success is the recognition that passion and a clear-cut vision of what an individual wants to translate into reality may not be enough to survive and thrive in the highly competitive world of business. While people can always carve their own path toward the forefront of the industry, the road would be more smooth-sailing when supported by highly accomplished figures with intimate knowledge of the ins and outs of entrepreneurship. Chris Graffagnino keeps this in mind as he mentors those under his wing.

In the years to come, more can be expected from this well-respected personality. Apart from elevating his global risk solutions company to greater heights in the years to come, Chris Graffagnino hopes to expand his reach and influence as well as grow his mentorship platform. Through Settle4Success, he aims not only to work with more individuals who wish to have creative control over their ideas and want to organize them into an actionable business plan but also to enable the success of executives and CEOs seeking growth and development.