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.