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Execution Over Ideas: Lessons from a $1B Business Leader
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In this powerful conversation, Shaun Enders sits down with Roy Osing, the audacious former TULUS executive who grew a company to over $1 billion in sales and author of Be Different or Be Dead. Roy shares his unfiltered take on what it means to stand out in today's business world and why most companies fail because they try to copy rather than create.
Together, they break down what differentiation really means, how leadership drives customer experience, and why execution, not ideas wins every time.
If you're an entrepreneur, executive, or anyone building a team, this episode is a masterclass in being bold, authentic, and unforgettable.
02:10 – The Power of Differentiation Why "being the only one who does what you do" is more valuable than competing on price or product.
06:45 – The $1 Billion Growth Story Roy walks through how audacious strategy and relentless execution helped scale a company past $1B in annual revenue.
12:20 – The 4 Pillars of Audacious Leadership Breaking down the framework behind bold leadership and how it drives performance.
17:55 – From Copying to Creating How most organizations kill creativity by imitating competitors—and what to do instead.
23:40 – Building a Customer-Obsessed Culture Why customer experience is a company's ultimate differentiator.
29:00 – Sales as a Strategic Force Why sales can no longer just "close deals" it must align with the brand mission and differentiation strategy.
33:15 – Execution Over Ideas Roy's philosophy on why great execution beats great ideas every time.
37:40 – The Career Takeaway How individuals, not just companies can "be different" to build fulfilling, standout careers.
41:00 – Roy's Final Challenge to Listeners Stop waiting for perfect conditions, start executing on your difference today.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/osSuuKFtlDY
Connect with Roy Osing:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/royosing/
https://www.bedifferentorbedead.com/about_the_author
Connect with Shaun Enders
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunenders/
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