271 | Karl Gartly | A Believer in the Art of the Possible

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Karl Gartly, a successful entrepreneur, challenger salesperson and executive advisor who started his journey in the business world with the Student Works Management Program back in 1999

 

While still in the program, Karl started Deco Windshield Repair and he grew that company to 225 locations with a Student Works style.

 

In 2013 he founded Zayfti, an app that engages workers in workplace safety and promotes a culture of self-motivation, self-preservation, and accountability. He sold that company in 2017 and he took on the role of Director of Product at Spira Data Corp. Most recently, Karl and his partners created a new company where they are developing a really cool new software program.

 

In this episode, you will find out who Karl Gartly was before joining the Student Works Management Program and how this experience impacted his life and career.

 

You will also learn more about his experience as a Chief Talent Officer at Deco Windshield Repair after he left Student Works.

 

Karl will share on Zayfti, he will talk about the mindset behind making the decision of selling your own business and the different ways of exiting a business.

 

He will explain what his new business is and how they plan to make a difference with the new software.

 

In addition, Karl will reveal some of his biggest mistakes and failures and the lessons he learned from them and he will also talk about the key habits a successful entrepreneur should have.

 

Join Chris and Karl for an amazing conversation about what it truly takes to be a successful entrepreneur.

 

Enjoy!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• Who was Karl Gartly before joining the Student Works Management Program
• Karl’s experience of working with his sisters and how it impacted their relationship
• Karl’s experience as a Chief Talent Officer at Deco Windshield Repair after he left Student Works
• The story of Zayfti, Karl’s first tech company and the mindset behind making the decision of selling your own business
• What is Karl’s new business about and how does it plan to make a difference
• And so much more...

 

Resources:

Student Works

Karl’s LinkedIn