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The Power of Belief with Dean Otto

The Power of Belief with Dean Otto

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In this episode of the Revenue Builders Podcast, our host John
Kaplan is joined by Dean Otto, an endurance athlete with a
background in senior strategic global account sales. Dean shares
his journey of recovery after a near-fatal cycling accident that
left him with a 2% chance of ever walking again. His incredible
story is a testament to the power of resilience and purpose, from
overcoming immense physical challenges to running a half-marathon
with the driver who hit him and the surgeon who saved his life.
Dean provides insights into his mindset, the importance of
community and forgiveness, and how he's turned his adversity into
a mission to help others. The episode also delves into his
guiding principles of courage, commitment, conditioning, and the
importance of intellectual and spiritual fitness. Tune in for a
powerful and motivational story of overcoming the odds.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Buy Dean’s Book and Book Dean as a Speaker:
https://deanottospeaking.com/

Connect with Dean:
linkedin.com/in/deanottospeaking

Read the Guide on Six Critical Priorities for Revenue
Leadership in 2026:
https://hubs.li/Q03JN74V0

Explore Force Management’s Free SKO Planning
Resources: https://hubs.li/Q03K94cs0

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HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT

[00:01:15] Meet Dean Otto: A Story of Resilience

[00:02:32] The Life-Changing Accident

[00:06:00] Dean's Journey to Recovery

[00:08:57] Overcoming Addiction and Finding Support

[00:15:40] The Power of Forgiveness and Reconciliation

[00:17:49] Miraculous Recovery and New Beginnings

[00:33:32] Comeback Race and Heart Condition

[00:34:07] Four Perspectives in the Book

[00:34:56] Half Marathon Achievement

[00:37:46] Turning Adversity into a Mission

[00:39:16] Seizures and Medical Challenges

[00:42:31] Speaking Engagements and Impact

[00:51:02] Framework for Success

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES

[00:06:18] "We always revert to our training—make your training
intentional."

[00:16:07] "Isolation is the biggest enemy."

[00:30:59] "Courage just means showing up."

[00:35:54] "I'm not an outcome guy. I'm an input guy."

[00:36:10] "If I've got a great attitude and I take the next
right action, chances are the outcome's gonna be pretty great."

Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management
Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind
the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that,
and seen the results.

This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help
companies improve sales performance, executing their growth
strategy at the point of sale.

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