Disruptive Solutions for Business, with James Burton
July 12, 2024
Hosted by Patrick Laing
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Episode Description
Join host Patrick Laing as he sits down with James Burton, a trailblazer in the automotive and technology industries, on this episode of Finding Certainty. As the co-founder of CarMax and owner of Burton International, and with over two decades of proven experience, James has been at the forefront of creating industry-shifting SaaS and sales solutions and mindsets that transform how products and services are bought, sold, and remarketed. In this episode, James will share his insights on: developing generational engagement tools to better connect with the modern-day shopper; the future of paperless transactions and virtual contracting processes; utilizing disruptive informative media to meet buyers and sellers where they are through technology; strategies for people development to stabilize the automotive workforce; implementing cradle-to-grave connectivity for seamless automotive life-cycle management, and more. James’s company, Burton International, is built on the foundations of Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finances. Their mission and subsidiaries all align under these four verticals offering limitless potential to change the world! Additionally, Patrick and James talk about how they're working together to leverage each other's expertise, networks, and more, to serve each party's clients even more. To learn more about Burton International, go to https://www.burtoninternational.com. To learn more about Finding Certainty, our veteran owned consulting firm, Certainty Management, or our global JV firm, Certainty Global, please go to www.certaintyteam.com or call us at (888) 684-3122. Thanks for being a fan if you are or thanks for just stopping by if you have. We appreciate your patronage and support and hope to see you again next Friday from 9-10 am Pacific/12-1 pm Eastern.
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Create more certainty in your life and business with Finding Certainty's unique blend of insights, ideas, and special guests. Many of our small businesses and nonprofits need our help. They have missions that matter but struggle to bring them to pass. FINDING CERTAINTY offers a unique blend of insights, approaches, and special guests that can help. U.S. Army veteran and show host, Patrick Laing, brings his 30+ years of business experience to VoiceAmerica Business to explore the topic of CERTAINTY in our lives. Examples: Are you a business owner, 1099 contractor, part-time employee, or volunteer who needs group health coverage you can actually afford? Do you know a nonprofit who would benefit from unlimited zero-cost funding? How about cost reduction, school safety, mental health wellness, and more? All these and more are fair game on FINDING CERTAINTY. If you want more Certainty in your own life, you are not alone. Join us each Friday at 9 am Pacific, 12 pm Eastern. Find your own brand of Certainty and realize your personal American Dream with FINDING CERTAINTY. Let's unwrap The Certainty Experience together. Text the word Certainty to 26786 to learn more.
Patrick Laing
Founder and managing partner of Certainty Management, a Nevada based cost-reduction firm that helps raise zero-cost funding for U.S. nonprofits, Patrick Laing has 30+ years of business experience. A former Dale Carnegie instructor, his sales teams have achieved national recognition. One example: Patrick helped LeafGuard NW raise sales from $3.5MM to $20MM annually in just 3 years. They became # 1 in the country out of 65 offices. Promoted to National Trainer, he traveled nationwide, raising close rates 2-3 x at multiple offices. A U.S. Army veteran, Patrick worked in counter intelligence, held a Top-Secret clearance, and also served as a linguist in Italian. A graduate of BYU-Provo, Patrick served a two-year service mission for his church in Italy (‘89-90). While working for Delta Airlines, he received their top award, The Customer Service Citation. In addition to hosting Finding Certainty, Patrick is a contributing author to the Mission Matters series, a collection of lessons from CEOs whose companies are making a difference. Married to Tessha Laing, they live in Las Vegas and are proud dad and step-mom to 4 scholarship winners: in tumbling (U. of Oregon), diving (Cal State-Bakersfield), and academics x 2 (U. of OR & Wellesley College). Their youngest son, Evan, is a sponsored mountain bike racer. Patrick enjoys fly fishing, traveling, and time with his family. His proudest achievement, other than dad and husband, is the free nonprofit fundraising help his company provides.
Episode Directory
July 2024
- 7/26/2024: Empowering & Revitalizing Restaurants, with Garrett Lang Coming Soon
- 7/12/2024: Disruptive Solutions for Business, with James Burton Listen Now
- 7/5/2024: Insights from Patrick Laing (Monologue): "G" is for Giving Listen Now
