Why Being Helpful Pays off Big With John Corcoran
John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Since 2012, John has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, where he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs, including Peter Diamandis, Adam Grant, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Marie Forleo. John is also the Co-founder of Rise25, a company that connects B2B businesses with their ideal clients, referral partners, and strategic partners. They help their clients generate ROI through their done-for-you podcast service. In this episode… Are you struggling to find success by only focusing on transactions instead of relationships? Many entrepreneurs overlook the power of simply being helpful and building genuine connections. In the long run, this can result in missed opportunities and a lack of long-term business growth. John Corcoran learned firsthand the value of being helpful without expecting anything in return. His willingness to share insights from his White House experience with Aaron Sorkin led to his involvement in The West Wing. By always being ready to offer support and expertise, even in small ways, John emphasizes that helping others builds strong, lasting relationships that can open doors to unexpected opportunities. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran, Co-founder of Rise25, shares his unexpected journey from White House staffer to TV inspiration. John highlights how saying yes to opportunities, even small ones, can pay off surprisingly. He also talks about the lessons he learned about relationship-building, the power of writing, and the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities, as you never know where they might lead.
From "Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice"
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