Evolved Pros Podcast

Evolved Pros Podcast | Ep 004 – Jim Thompson

Evolved Pros Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode of Evolved Pros, George Leith sits down with Jim Thompson — journalist, editor, reporter, founder of BrightTrail.biz and host of the Great Unfamous Podcast. Jim brings a rare perspective to sales and business: one shaped by decades of listening, asking better questions, and earning trust the hard way. "I think people appreciate when you talk to them like a peer and not a teacher." — Jim Thompson A conversation about trust, credibility, evolution, and why cold calling still works. 🎧 Spotify | 📺 YouTube | 🍎 Apple PodcastsFollow George: @geoleith on X #EvolvedPros #Podcast #Sales #Journalism #Business #Storytelling

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