David Trent is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for heart-centered leadership in business. With over three decades of experience, he founded and led Trent Capital Management, growing it to over $1 billion in assets under management before his exit at age 60. Today, as the founder of Trent Premier Growth and M&A advisor with Optima M&A, David dedicates his life to mentoring purpose-driven entrepreneurs and leading CEO peer groups. His book, Elevate Others: Lessons for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs, champions the belief that real success is achieved by lifting others.
SHOW SUMMARY
In this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by David Trent, entrepreneur, mentor, and author of Elevate Others. David shares wisdom from his journey of building a billion-dollar firm and how leading with authenticity, integrity, and purpose helped shape his legacy. The conversation highlights heart-centered leadership, mentorship, personal growth, and the idea that real success comes not from taking, but from giving and empowering others.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Authentic Leadership: Leading with values and heart builds deep trust and company culture.
Elevate Others: Success grows when you intentionally help those around you thrive.
Personal Growth: Working harder on yourself than your job creates long-term fulfillment.
Mentorship Matters: Great mentors accelerate personal and business breakthroughs.
Sales Mindset: Think like a solo entrepreneur—own the mission and the client relationships.
Resilience Pays: Setbacks and early struggles are the proving grounds of leadership.
Educate to Earn Trust: Educational selling disarms resistance and builds credibility.
HIGHLIGHT QUOTES
"You feed your ego by helping others."
"Work harder on yourself than you do on your job."
"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."
"When leadership starts with the heart, culture and success follow."
📌 FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION
Connect with David:
➡️David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-trent-82612016/
Learn more about Darrell and Larry:
➡️Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/
➡️Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/
➡️Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net
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