From Tech Sales to Startup Founder – Dianne D. Campbell

🚀 Meet Dianne D. Campbell, a powerhouse who transitioned from decades in corporate tech sales with Fortune 50 companies to founding her own business,Your Productivity Pros.

🎓 Her JourneyDianne’s career began at Long Beach State University, where she earned her degree in business and marketing. After discovering her passion for connecting people and solutions, she pursued a career in sales — eventually becoming a key player during major waves of tech transformation.

💼 From Corporate to CreatorAfter years of helping top companies thrive, Dianne recognized a pivotal truth: longevity in corporate life often has an expiration date. Over 50 and ready for her next challenge, she leveraged her experience, resilience, and insight to build a company helping small businesses streamline processes and uncover hidden profit.

🔁 Pivots and PersistenceLaunching a startup came with rapid learning curves — three major pivots in less than a year. Each iteration refined her business focus as she learned from market shifts, client feedback, and the ever-changing landscape for small businesses.

📈 Her MissionToday, Dianne helps small businesses grow smarter by documenting processes, optimizing SOPs, and building systems that scale. She believes in helping founders “fall in love with structure” — because structure unlocks profit.

💬 Key Insights from Dianne’s Journey:
✨ Keep moving forward even when uncertain.
✨ Trust instincts — red flags matter.
✨ Great opportunities still require due diligence.
✨ Tenacity beats talent if you don’t stop.
✨ A shiny offer means nothing without a solid foundation.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🎯 Why sales is one of the best business skill sets.
📊 How to turn corporate expertise into entrepreneurial independence.
🧠 Why SOPs and process design drive small business profitability.
🔥 How to keep adapting even when you think you’ve “figured it out.”

🌐 Connect with Dianne:
🔗 Website: yourproductivityprosp.com
💼 LinkedIn: Dianne D. Campbell