On today's episode we are joined by the CEO of Buy It Installed, Inc., Grant Van Cleve. Buy It Installed is a service where the product purchase and the "production installation service" is streamlined into one transaction! Grant's revolutionary service allows the consumer to be automatically paired with a local, Brand-Certified Craftsman and then the contractor schedules the appointment at the consumer's convenience. After years as an active investor and board member, Grant became the Chief Executive Officer of Buy It Installed. He became a leader in developing "artificial empathy" technology that accurately and appropriately detects and responds to human emotions. The company prides itself on implementing A.I while also facilitating technology to create seamless workflow across the Installed-Sales EcoSystem™ through One Click Simplicity. Grant is on the OC50 list of top influencers in Orange County, CA and is also the Chairman of the prestigious Tech Coast Angels. Grant has a passion for real estate development, locally and in Eastern Europe, and is interested in clean-tech and education projects globally.

In this episode, you'll hear Grant tell his amazing story of faith and business, what he does as an Angel Investor, and why focusing on human connection will always help you succeed in business.

Highlights:

• How the Campus Ministry at Wharton changed his life!
• Meeting his future wife during missionary orientation
• Utilizing his real estate background during his mission trips in Europe
• Can your entrepreneurial skills be useful in God's work?
• Connecting the dots with networking
• What is Early Stage Investing in start-ups?
• You need thick skin to succeed in Angel Investing
• Why a leader needs to be "coachable" and demonstrate humility
• The GRIT Lifestyle
• "We advance through our reverses."
• What is an Angel Group?
• Being less technical and more relationship-focused

Key Takeaway:

Just go for it! The risk you want to take in your career requires courage. So buckle up and enjoy the ride.

The WOW Factor

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Grant Van Cleve

Website: http://www.buyitinstalledinc.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantvc/

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