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7 Stage Advisors, Riverdale, NJ: Carl Gould, Chief DISCoverY Strategist

Company: 7 Stage Advisors, Riverdale, NJ
Company Description: 7 Stage Advisors addresses the needs of small to mid-market firms in a variety of ways through coaching, mentoring and training. Many of our clients come to us so we can help them accelerate and sustain their business growth. Our team help clients discover where they need to place their efforts for maximum impact. We coach, mentor and train clients on how to sustain growth over an extended period
Nomination Category: Entrepreneur Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Entrepreneur of the Year - Business & Professional Services
2022 Stevie Winner Nomination Title: Carl Gould

  1. Which will you submit for this nomination, an essay of up to 650 words about the achievements of the nominated entrepreneur since January 1 2020, OR a video of up to five (5) minutes about the same? CHOOSE ONE:

    An essay of up to 650 words
     
  2. If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video:
     
  3. If you are providing an essay of up to 650 words, place it in this space:

    Total 650 words used.

    In 2021, another challenging year for businesses, Carl Gould really came through for his clients by offering a weeklly call to go over rapidly changing business news and encourage owners to focus on their client offerings. Carl helped them stay encouraged by inviting relevant industry guest speakers on the call. Focusing on ways his clients and business owners could secure their businesses and make them disaster proof, preparing for changes in the economy. 

    Carl also launched the Carl Gould Collective Podcast. A business podcast for CEOs and owners looking to grow, succeed and make an impact. Featuring exciting interviews with top CEOs, celebrities and newsmakers who share their real-life experiences to help clients reach the next level as business leaders.

    Carl hosted two 7 Stage Growth Academies (7GA). An opportunity for business owners to achieve their business goals. The tremendous lessons, the benefit of working with top mentors and the experiences he’s been grateful for his entire career are part of what he shares in 7GA. Business leaders come together to learn from skilled mentors and one another in an interactive 2-day immersion academy.

    2021 saw the first TEDxButler hosted by Carl, featuring 8 incredible speakers along with musical performances by local artists. It is hosted in the New Jersey town that is home to Carl’s offices and a great way to give back to the community. Gould partnered with local businesses to put on the event and looks forward to many more rewarding events in the coming years.

    Carl has appeared regularly in print publications -a frequent Forbes contributor- podcasts and on television and radio, providing his expertise and analysis to today's most pressing political and business issues. Carl reaches over a million people each year through his media outreach. 

    Some of the outlets Carl has been featured in 2021 include:

    ABC News at 7 Roundtable - Aired on December 10th, 2021, covering Jobless Claims Hit New Low.

    Fox 26 Houston - Aired on November 17th, 2021, covering Luring Employees Back to the Workplace.

    News 12 New Jersey - Aired on August 12th, 2021, covering School Supplies may be in Short Supply Due to Pandemic-related Issues.

    CBS 2 New York - aired on July 27th, 2021, covering CDC Reverses Course, Recommends People Wear Masks Indoors Where COVID Rates Are High.

    CBS 12 - June 10th, 2021, covering Work from Home Coming to End, How Companies are Preparing for Return to Office.

    CBS 2 New York - Aired on May 24th, 2021 on the COVID-19 Mask Confusion.

    ABC 7  - Aired on April 30th, 2021, covering Pandemic Supply and Demand Problems Slow Home Construction and Renovations.

    Carl was the recipient of several awards in 2021 including two Globee awards CEO & Executive Gold Winner 2021 and the Golden Bridge Award for Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 along with the prestigious Stevie Gold Lifetime Achievement Award.

    Carl is an inspirational leader, always challenging those around him to reach their potential and seek out their passions; to make goals and reach them. He has known adversity and challenges in his life but has used those to push himself in new directions. Never allowing circumstances to dictate his opportunities.

    Carl is a serial entrepreneur, author and speaker, who built three multi-million dollar businesses by the age of 40. He’s at the forefront of the entrepreneurial community domestically and globally and has advised tens of thousands of others on six continents to achieve a similar success. His company, 7 Stage Advisors, has mentored the launch of over 5000 businesses. 7 Stage Advisors donated over 400 hours of coaching to entrepreneurs as a service to the community.

    Gould believes that the mark of a great leader is defined by the value you create for others and the legacy you leave behind. Carl created a coaching methodology when few existed and was able to implement it around the world helping thousands of businesses scale and grow. 

  4. In bullet-list form, briefly summarize up to ten (10) of the chief accomplishments of this nominated entrepreneur since the beginning of 2020.

    Total 139 words used.

    1. Creator of the most widespread coaching methodology in the world. 

    2. Launched The Carl Gould Collective Podcast for CEOs and business owners.

    3. Creator of 7 Stage Growth Academy - 7GA is for committed entrepreneurs who want to build a sustainable, profitable business that reaches its full potential. 

    4. Carl donated over 1000 hours of mentoring services and mentored entrepreneurs in 5 countries.

    5. Regular media appearances offering business advice. 

    6. Visionary Co-Chair for the Entrepreneur’s Organization NJ chapter.

    7. Member of Forbes Coaches Council and 6-time contributor the Forbes.com online magazine

    8. Winner in the CEO World Awards® in the Gold Award Entrepreneur of the Year category and Golden Bridge Awards & Stevie Lifetime Achievement Award.

    9. Gould secured a license to organize a TEDx event (TEDxButler), helping his local township turnaround and ‘Reimagine’ Itself.

    10. Wrote a new book, The Obnoxious Offer, coming out soon.

Attachments/Videos/Links:
Carl Gould
URL CarlGould.com
URL TEDxButler
URL 7 Stage Advisors
URL Carl Gould Media Appearances