She said no. In fact, she said no multiple times.
She ignored the calls, the letters, the faxes and every attempt to get a meeting.
Most people would have moved on. Greg Owen got on a plane, flew from Sydney to America, and asked for one hour.
That decision went on to generate tens of millions of dollars in business and became one of the defining moments in the growth of GOKO.
What does it take to become one of the top 0.01% performers in sales?
In this episode of The GOKO Podcast, Troy Harris sits down with Greg Owen to discuss the lessons, relationships and opportunities that shaped his career in business, entrepreneurship and negotiation.
From bringing Mike Tyson to Australia and interviewing Robert Kiyosaki, Peter Schiff and Raoul Pal, to building multimillion-dollar business relationships after hearing "no", Greg shares the mindset and communication skills that helped him succeed.
In this episode:
• Lessons from Mike Tyson and world-class performers
• The smartest people Greg has interviewed
• Becoming a top 0.01% performer in financial services
• The phone call that changed everything
• Why "no" is often the beginning, not the end
• The power of persistence and relationship building
• Why human connection still matters
Whether you're building a business, growing your career, negotiating a deal or simply looking to improve your ability to influence others, this episode is packed with practical lessons that still work today.
If you enjoy the conversation, make sure you subscribe and follow The GOKO Podcast for weekly discussions on business, entrepreneurship, investing, wealth creation and the future of opportunity.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: Why Greg's story matters
01:30 – Bringing Mike Tyson to Australia
06:30 – Dinner with Mike Tyson
10:15 – The smartest people Greg has interviewed
13:00 – Robert Kiyosaki and unexpected interview moments
15:00 – Becoming a top 0.01% performer in financial services
19:00 – The phone call that changed everything
24:00 – Why "no" is often the beginning
26:00 – The power of human connection in business
28:00 – The sales cycle and future episodes
31:00 – Final thoughts
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