People Who Inspire Me

When I think about inspiration, it is not one big moment for me. It is many small moments that stay in my mind. Sometimes it is a person at work, sometimes in my family, sometimes in everyday life. These moments help me grow. They help me understand who I want to be – as a salesperson, as a partner, and as a father.

At Work: The Sales Manager With Real Magnetism

One of the first people who inspired me at work was the new sales manager at my old company, Hommel. When he walks into a room, everybody looks at him. He has something… a strong presence.

He is tall, always well dressed, and always in a good mood. When he speaks, the room becomes quiet. Everyone listens. He motivates people without forcing anything. He always has an answer when someone asks a question.

This man inspires me because he shows what a real salesperson can be. I try to take some things from him. For example, I pay more attention to my clothes and how I present myself. I would love to be as motivating as he is, but I know this is difficult to do all day. Still, he is a strong role model in my professional life.

Why Clothes Matter to Me

I believe that the first impression is very important. People decide in the first seconds what they think about you. Your clothes say a lot before you even speak.

That is why I choose a smart-casual look when I visit customers:
chinos, a shirt, and white sneakers.

It is professional, but it is also modern and fits my personality. Dressing well gives me confidence and shows respect to the person I am meeting.

A Customer Who Inspires Me

There is also a customer from Hoffmann who inspires me a lot. He is the international key account manager. We only spoke on the phone and once on Teams, but his way of speaking stayed with me.

He speaks directly, but always respectfully. You always know where you stand, but you never feel attacked. This balance is special. I am looking forward to meeting him in person in January. He shows me that honesty and friendliness can work perfectly together in business.

My Older Brother – My First Inspiration

When I think about my childhood, the person who inspired me most was my older brother. He is five years older, and when we were young, he was always ahead of me. He was smarter, more experienced, and he could do many things earlier than me.

It was never competition for me. It was more like a clear difference. But it inspired me to grow, to learn, and to become responsible.

Today, our relationship is on the same level. We even had a deep conversation recently, and I believe that now I also inspire him. That feels good.

Becoming a Father – A 180-Degree Life Change

When my son was born, my life changed completely. Before that, I didn’t think much about the next week or the next year. I lived day by day. But holding this little baby in my arms changed everything.

Suddenly, I needed a plan.
I needed to think about how to raise him well, how to help him become a good man one day.

My sister-in-law looked at me and said,
“Now you are a real man.”
I will never forget this moment. I felt proud. I felt responsibility. I felt different.

Life with a two-year-old is not always easy. He cannot explain his problems yet, so we often have to guess what he wants. It is loud, stressful, and emotional. But I know things will get easier when he can speak better.

Julia – Inspiring Me Through Patience

My partner Julia inspires me with her patience. When I am at the end of my energy or my nerves, she somehow still stays calm. She works part-time and spends a lot of time with our son. She understands him very well.

Her calmness in difficult moments shows me another way of handling stress. She inspires me to be a better father and a better partner.

Football and a Trainer With a Plan

Football is an important part of my life. Our new trainer at the club inspires me because he has a clear plan. The old trainer did not motivate us, and the training was not good.

Now, everything has structure. The first exercises are always the same. Then we train different things for 45 minutes. He knows exactly what he wants us to do. For me, this is inspiring leadership.

My First Year at CRC

My first year at CRC was a challenge. In my old job, I could see success every day – the number of offers or orders. Now, I must wait months to see the results of my work.

At first, this was very difficult. I didn’t know if my days were “good” or “bad.” But today I understand the system better. I know that building relationships takes time.

I also look at other salespeople. Everyone has their own strengths. I try to see these strengths and learn from them. This also inspires me in my development.

What Inspiration Means to Me

For me, inspiration is not one big “wow.”
It is many small moments that help me grow:

• a motivating sales manager
• a respectful customer
• an older brother who led the way
• the moment I became a father
• Julia’s patience
• a football trainer with structure
• colleagues and salespeople with different strengths

All these moments show me who I am and who I want to become. They guide me in my work, in my family, and in my everyday life.