Million Dollar Relationships - Kevin Donahue

Author: Kevin Thompson
Published: Tue 07 Feb 2023
Episode Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/407312/million-dollar-relationships-kevin-donahue

Welcome once again to The Million Dollar Relationships podcast. Today we are going to learn about the great Kevin Donahue! Kevin is an expert in generating revenue streams for entrepreneurs and executives. His company offers a strategic approach that combines human psychology, cultural patterns, engagement strategies, and expert positioning to help clients increase their pricing by 10-100x. With over 3 decades of experience, they have worked with large organizations and deals worth millions of dollars. They focus on understanding the client's offerings and uncovering their prospects' needs to close more deals. Their experience covers enterprise software sales, consulting, training, coaching, retail stores, and business opportunities.

In this episode of MDR, hear about Kevin’s journey from working in the federal government and doing enterprise sales to living in Costa Rica and teaching surf lessons. Learn how he ended up becoming a client of the Genius Network and launching his own skincare business. Find out what he learned through his mentor Mark Schneider, who invented products such as the Cool Dana, sold products for celebrities on QVC, represented Joe Sugarman and Gary Halbert in the direct response marketing world, and invested heavily in precious metals. Finally, hear Kevin's take on taking risks, protecting your intellectual property, being authentic and open-book with people, leaving an impact in someone's life, having the courage to let go of what you know and try something new, writing your own script in life, and more.

Tune in now to learn from Kevin's incredible journey!

[00:00 - 11:57] Kevin Donahue's Incredible Journey

Kevin Donahue is a former CEO, founder, and entrepreneur who considers himself a professional salesman.
Kevin started his career in sales and advising, selling software technologies to the US government.
Kevin’s clients included the White House National Security Council, Homeland Security, the CIA, and more.
Kevin was bored and in debt, despite having a successful career and business.
He decided to move to Costa Rica to live out five of his life goals: surfing, getting closer to his faith, doing mission work in an impoverished nation, learning Spanish fluently, and immigrating to a foreign country.

[11:57 - 18:06] Authenticity and Gratitude: A Mindset that Brings Opportunities

Kevin stressed the importance of authenticity and being present in all aspects of life, whether it's in business or personal relationships.
Authenticity and openness are key elements in creating a positive impact and making someone feel great, which can make all the difference in the world.
By spreading gratitude, love, and good feelings, and making a positive impact, one's journey through life will be better and one can leave a lasting legacy.
Thin Air was a place where people came together to create new connections and build relationships, and it was a unique environment where anything could happen.
Kevin now runs a company called Executive Sales Source, which involves sales consultations in various fields, from information products to celebrities, product launches, and technology.
He has started about 20 businesses over the years, some of which were successful and others that were not, but he has learned from each experience and grown as a result.

[18:06 - 27:45] The Mentor Who Changed the Course of Kevin's Life and Business

Kevin talks about Mark Schneider, a successful entrepreneur who had a profound impact on life and business
Mark taught Kevin that taking risks is about the journey and the lessons you learn along the way.
Mark taught Kevin the importance of demonstrating the value of his product and went out to show people how it worked.
Despite his wealth, he didn't flaunt it or let it define him.
Despite not seeking fame, Mark was still incredibly influential and well-respected.

[27:45 - 30:16] Closing Statements