Today we’d like to introduce you to Cory Collins. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Before receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in mass communications from Jackson State University, Cory had already begun working in his chosen field of study. Fueled by his passion for sports, he turned a junior year internship into a full-time position with the CBS-affiliate television station in Jackson, MS as a sports journalist, editor and videographer.
During that time, he had the opportunity to meet and interview a number of highly regarded, well-known sports figures such as Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Coach Phil Jackson, Coach Roy Williams, Lindsey Hunter, Derek Fisher, Monta Ellis, Mo Williams, Glen “Big Baby” Davis, Al Jefferson, Eli Manning, Deuce McAllister, LaDainian Tomlinson, Steve McNair, Brett Favre, Joe Horn, Tim Brown and Andre Rison, as well as Michael Jordan’s mother Deloris Peoples.
Despite being courted by the likes of ESPN and several other networks, he decided to leave the TV industry upon hearing of a brand new direct sales & marketing strategy that had been implemented in his area. He was intrigued by the unique opportunity for advancement.
Cory quickly mastered this new field and reached his goal of moving into a management position. Aspiring to be an entrepreneur, he was ready to take on his next challenge. With the experience that he’d gained, Cory founded Ample Opportunity, Inc. in December 2006, providing promotional marketing, customer acquisition and sales for large, service-based corporations such as AT&T, DIRECTV, U-verse, Dish Network and Staples.
As clientele and demand grew, Cory began recruiting and training one of the most professional, talented and dynamic teams of sales representatives and account managers in the industry, which led to expansion into new territories and markets.
With years of experience under his belt – which included recruiting, employee training, leadership development, sales training, business development, client relations, human resources, administration, keynote speaking, and conducting more than one thousand interviews with job candidates over a period of time – Cory added “Business & Leadership Coach, Sales Trainer, and Speaker” to his professional resume.
He now coaches a number of entrepreneurs across the country, helping them launch, market, brand, grow and expand their businesses. To further broaden his horizons, he also became a certified coach, teacher, and speaker with the John C. Maxwell team, just shy of his ten-year anniversary as a business owner. This led to Ample Opportunity, Inc being named one of the top 10 corporate education and training companies in the country by Enterprise Services Outlook Magazine.
Cory also founded the Central Florida Business Alliance, an organization existing exclusively of highly-regarded, forward-thinking entrepreneurs who are movers and shakers in their respective industries and work together unselfishly with a mutually benefiting goal of increasing business and clientele across the board.
Additionally, he is the author of “Life is Easy. We Make it Hard – The World Wants You to Win. Get Out of Your Own Way,” an award-winning self-help book that offers practical advice for its readers to follow on a range of topics such as unlocking your full potential, finding your true calling, overcoming adversity, building better relationships (both business and personal), connecting through communication, work/life balance, personal & professional development, attaining prosperity, self-fulfillment, and much more.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
There have been tons of challenges, obstacles and adversity along the way, but that’s what makes the journey, and ultimately, the reward, so worthwhile. But rather than focusing on the obstacle, I’ve found success in focusing on the solution. The key is having a super positive and optimistic attitude and surrounding myself with like-minded individuals who have faced similar adversity. These individuals are able to keep things in the proper perspective and provide solution-oriented guidance.
As you know, we’re big fans of Ample Opportunity. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Ample Opportunity, Inc is a consulting firm that specializes in business coaching, leadership development, and sales training. We help businesses double, triple, or even 10X their sales and profits, create better systems & structure in order to run more efficiently, and develop/strengthen their leadership team where applicable, ultimately for expansion. We utilize platforms such as one on one & group consultations, corporate training, workshops, seminars, and keynote speaking to move companies toward these and other desired goals.
Additionally, as I’m a certified coach, speaker and trainer for the John C. Maxwell Team, we work with both individuals and organizations to aid their personal and professional growth through the study and practical application of John’s proven leadership methods.
We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
Business-wise, it reiterated to me the importance of being innovative. Many business owners were forced to be more creative with revenue-generating ideas to remain afloat, and many of their new ideas are being permanently implemented beyond the pandemic, as they were so effective. A huge takeaway should be that this level of thinking outside the box should be the norm, not just reserved for a crisis.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.tinyurl.com/coryrcollins
- Instagram: www.Instagram.com/AmpleOpportunity
- Facebook: www.Facebook.com/AmpleOpportunity
- Twitter: @AmpleOpp
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCbusGeDZoxh_oQSVxHfOJCw
