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Rob Ell is the Founder of the Rob Ell Academy, a sales and consulting business based in Vancouver. Rob is also a former StoryBoarder of the year. Storyboarding is the magic behind Disney's customer experience. Storyboarding experiences are also used at Starbucks, Apple and Amazon to name a few. Rob also perfected his sales framework in the theme park he co-founded called Dinotown that celebrated over one million visits and won many marketing awards. After selling Dinotown, Rob took a sabbatical, before being diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 49.In this episode, Rob talks about the fear and uncertainty that he faced throughout his battle with a brain tumor. We also talk about his success in business, and reconnect with what really matters in life. Enjoy! Highlights: How Rob’s father influenced his pursuit of entrepreneurship. Rob’s journey building a theme park from the ground up. The story of Rob being diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 49. How Rob’s experience with illness helped him gain a greater appreciation for his relationships. Why Rob loves going to funerals. How the pandemic has reminded Rob to focus on the things that really matter in life. The importance of healthy sleep, healthy eating, healthy relationships, healthy fun, and healthy finances. Why everybody is now in the business of selling an experience. Resources: Rob’s LinkedIn Rob Ell Academy Website Rob Ell Academy on Facebook Before you go...If you liked this episode, click the ? below and share it with others so they can enjoy it as well. Dent Global is launching in Toronto in 2019. Visit www.mikejamesreid.com to learn more and grab a copy of the Revised Edition of the book, Key Person of Influence by Mike Reid & Daniel Priestley. Before you go...If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps the Podcast spread and reach more ears, so your support is greatly appreciated!