Gentle Art Of Leadership Podcast – Marc Shirazi

Introduction

Marc Shirazi is a husband, entrepreneur, and storyteller with a unique background that has shaped his approach to life and business. As the son of an immigrant, he was raised with a strong work ethic, and trained to join the family business, which he did right after graduation. In this episode, Marc provides tactical sales strategies that have proven effective in his own entrepreneurial journey, and explains the right time for businesses to start offering employee insurance packages. He also opens up about the importance of relationships both in business and in life. As someone who cherishes his cultural roots, Marc also shares about how food plays a central role in his family life, reflecting on the traditions that keep them connected.

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Highlights From The Episode

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Persistence in sales and handling rejection

Time: [00:00:39]

Introduction to Mark Shirazi and his family legacy

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Mark's father's immigration story from Iran

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Journey to America and early challenges

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Building the family insurance business

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Mark's sales strategies and early career lessons

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Meeting and proposing to his wife

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Continuing the family legacy and business growth

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Joining the Alara Group and future plans

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The Persian dinner party experience