Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Battle-Scarred Business Owners?
Battle-Scarred Business Owners is a business growth and mindset platform led by Robert C. Owens Jr., created to help entrepreneurs avoid painful mistakes, scale faster, and build resilient companies. Everything is built from real experiences — wins, failures, bankruptcies, rebuilding, massive exits, and the journey of becoming a stronger entrepreneur.
2. Who is Robert C. Owens Jr.?
Robert is a founder who has:
Built and sold companies
Survived catastrophic setbacks
Taken businesses from zero to $100M+
Lost everything — twice — and rebuilt again
Led telecom construction growth into nine-figure scale
Sold $6.5M in PPE during COVID and then $115M in 18 months
Built Romulus, his next $100M venture
Become a published author (Fail Big: Lessons From a Battle-Scarred Entrepreneur)
He now uses those experiences to help entrepreneurs grow, scale, and avoid the mistakes that nearly destroyed him.
3. What type of entrepreneurs or businesses do you help?
We serve:
Early-stage founders struggling with direction
Solo entrepreneurs overwhelmed by wearing every hat
Agency owners trying to systemize and scale
Small and mid-sized business owners ready for real growth
Leaders who feel stuck, burned out, or scared to fail
Anyone who wants guidance from someone who has lived the highs and the lows
If you want truth, accountability, and battle-tested business strategy — you’re in the right place.
4. What makes your coaching and content different?
Most coaches teach from theory.
Robert teaches from scars.
You get:
Unfiltered, real-world lessons
Clear direction without fluff
Personal access to frameworks used to build and rebuild multimillion-dollar companies
Sales, mindset, leadership, and crisis management strategies Robert used during the hardest seasons of his life
A system built for real people, not perfect circumstances
No hype. No fake success stories. Just truth and tools that help you win.
5. What services do you offer?
We provide:
One-on-one coaching
Business growth strategy consulting
Sales coaching and training (including closing strategies Robert personally uses)
Entrepreneurial mindset coaching
AI + automation consulting (through Romulus)
Speaking engagements & workshops
E-books, courses, and digital resources
You can start small or jump into full engagement — whatever fits your stage.
6. What results can I expect?
While results vary based on effort and commitment, clients commonly experience:
Clear decision-making and confident leadership
Reduced overwhelm and better operational structure
Improved sales close rates
Faster business growth and revenue stability
Better team alignment
Avoiding costly mistakes that most entrepreneurs learn the hard way
This is battle-tested business development, not theory.
7. Do you offer free resources?
Yes.
You can access:
Free social media content across all platforms
Podcast episodes sharing real wins & failures
Clips breaking down sales, leadership, and entrepreneurship
Free chapters and updates from Fail Big
A growing library of resources for business owners
We give away as much value as possible so every entrepreneur can win — even before they hire us.
8. How is your coaching delivered?
Coaching is available through:
Zoom sessions
Structured weekly or bi-weekly calls
Messaging access depending on the package
Recorded training and exercises
Worksheets and frameworks
Real-time support based on your current battles
It is designed to be simple, practical, and implementable immediately.
9. Can I book you for speaking or events?
Absolutely.
Robert speaks on:
Leadership through crisis
Building companies from scratch
Failing big and rebuilding
Sales mastery and closing
Entrepreneurial mindset
Automation and the future of business
Use the contact form to submit your event details.
10. What is your philosophy on failure?
Failure isn’t the end — it’s tuition.
Robert believes you cannot build a powerful business without taking hits, learning from them, and pushing forward. That belief fuels everything we teach. You’re not broken — you’re battle-scarred, and that makes you stronger.
11. How do I get started?
Choose one:
Book a discovery call using our contact page
Follow Robert on social platforms
Download the free e-book resources
Join the email list for updates
Start with coaching or consulting when you’re ready
Wherever you begin — welcome to the battle-scarred community.
12. What industries do you specialize in?
While the principles apply to all businesses, Robert has deep experience in:
Tech & automation
SaaS
Construction & telecom
Professional services
Agencies (marketing, AI, media, consulting)
Real estate & investment firms
Manufacturing
Retail & service companies
If you run a business — you’ll find guidance here.
13. Why the name “Battle-Scarred Business Owners”?
Because perfection doesn’t build great companies.
Pressure does.
The scars you carry are proof that you showed up, fought hard, and kept moving. This brand exists to turn those scars into your strongest advantage.
14. Do you update the e-book over time?
Yes — as part of the platform, we regularly update:
New lessons
New stories from the podcast
New frameworks
New tools and strategies
Additional chapters
Subscribers and past purchasers receive updates automatically.
