One Conversation Is All It Takes...

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Dan Martin
November 20, 2023

It was a grim Tuesday morning in 2020 at the print services company I worked.

Our lives filled the quiet hum of computers and the occasional clack of keyboards.

Back then, I was known as the guy who could communicate to customers in a way that others couldn’t. Often turned to for advice and support with complex deals.

But what many didn't know was that I was also fighting a personal battle with addiction, a struggle that had consumed much of my life.

Despite this I had managed to find my path to freedom.

One day, a colleague approached me.

He was from the Southern Mid-Market team team who sold commercial printers, a brilliant mind in the world of sales, but he was struggling with cocaine addiction.

He'd heard about my journey and in a moment of vulnerability, he asked if I could help him walk a similar path.

It was a major turning point.

My response was simple.

I shared:

  • The trials and errors

  • The moments of despair

  • The eventual triumphs

  • The strategies I'd learned

  • The support systems I'd embraced

  • The mindset shifts that made the difference

He felt seen, heard, and understood.

No longer fighting his battles alone.

Word of our conversation spread, and before I knew it, more colleagues were reaching out.

They weren't seeking a salesperson; they were looking for guidance.

That's when I realised my calling wasn't in sales; it was in helping others reclaim their lives from addiction.

The more people I helped, the clearer my purpose became.

Fast forward to today, and what started as informal guidance has transformed into a full-fledged career in therapy & coaching.

Something I NEVER expected or planned.

I've dedicated my life to helping others like my former colleague – those struggling in silence seeking a way out of their addictive behaviours.

What sticks with me the most? The knowledge and experience gained not just from sales, but from the human connections and the growth of those I've helped.

It's not just about solving problems anymore; it's about changing lives.

I know many of you feel trapped in a work culture soaked in alcohol.

If that's you, change is possible.

But you don’t have to take my word for it.

Look at these transformations:

  • An investment director once trapped by cocaine, now thriving in both personal and professional life.

  • A talent acquisition manager who overcame a 20-year battle with alcohol and is now pursuing a dream of opening an alcohol-free bar.

  • An entrepreneur, hindered by addictive behaviours, now leads their crypto business with clarity.

So, here's my offer to you:

In the spirit of taking control ahead of the boozey festive season, I’m offering 3 free 15-minute strategy sessions this week to kickstart your journey out of addiction.

  • We'll identify the roots of your addiction

  • Locate immediate opportunities for positive change

  • Build a roadmap for what comes next

There's a path awaiting you beyond addiction, ready for you to explore and embrace.

Grab your opportunity here: https://calendly.com/dan-tfs/strategy

Sending love to your corner of the universe,

Dan

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