Meet Cam Gordon

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Cam Gordon a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Cam, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

“Asking for help is not a weakness, it is a superpower.” A quote that went against everything I had been conditioned to at the time…

At the age of 34, after more than two decades of relentless pursuit in the culinary and hospitality industries, I found myself at a crossroads. I was overwhelmed, questioning whether I was advancing for my own fulfillment or merely moving through motions defined by others. This realization struck deeply—I needed to slow down, to give myself space to reflect on my true direction.

My journey towards my purpose began at 13 in a bustling kitchen, where my passion for cooking ignited. This led me to chef school, but soon, life took unexpected turns. I transitioned from cooking to serving and then to restaurant management. Each pivot, while moving me away from my initial dream of becoming a chef, taught me invaluable lessons in business operations and the importance of effective systems.

Years later, as I climbed the ranks in top restaurants, another opportunity emerged—a chance to enter the wine industry as a sales representative. This role was a rollercoaster of highs and lows, but it wasn’t fulfilling in the way I had hoped. In 2018, after receiving another routine annual raise, dread set in… Will this repeat in another year’s time? Is it enough?
I was ready for a change—a significant one.

I made the bold decision to quit my sales job, sell everything, and move from Vancouver, BC to the south of Spain to start a social media management company! Nobody saw that coming!
This new venture demanded all of my accumulated expertise, blending direct customer interaction with digital marketing strategies. I was obsessed!

Despite initial success, I soon hit the same wall of overwhelm. My business was thriving, but I was not. Following the wise advice of my partner, I took a break to regroup and reflect. During this time, I invested in a top-tier mindset mentor, who helped bring clarity to my scattered thoughts. It was a period of intense soul-searching, where I evaluated my skills, my passions, and whom I truly wanted to support.

This introspection and guidance helped me connect the dots between my deep-seated love for culinary arts and my acquired expertise in sales and marketing. I realized that my unique set of skills was perfectly suited to a niche that inspired me to the max: meal prep businesses.
The pivotal moment came when I recognized that my journey through various industries wasn’t just a series of jobs… It was a path leading to a distinct purpose. I was meant to empower meal prep entrepreneurs, leveraging my experience to help them navigate the complexities of marketing and sales.

Finding my purpose required stepping back, thinking introspectively about my own desires, and acknowledging that I needed help to see the potential of my experiences. It was a journey of connecting my highest skills and greatest passions with a clear focus on whom I could best serve. This clarity has since directed every step of my career, guiding me to where I am today—helping meal prep businesses flourish and supporting leaders to impact their communities.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

Hello! I’m Cam Gordon, a Sales and Marketing Consultant deeply immersed in the meal prep industry. I specialize in supporting leaders to change the trajectory of their meal prep business by installing innovative systems that drive lead generation and sales.

Since embracing the mantra “Courage Over Comfort” in 2018, I endlessly pursue challenges that spur growth, including relocating to Spain, moving to Mexico, and returning to Spain again in 2024. Each move has been a step toward new horizons, teaching me the power of stepping out of my comfort zone. Believe me, every day for the last 6 years has not gone as expected… And that is what forces you to grow.

I’m a firm believer in the power of seeking help to unlock potential. Over the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of learning from some of the best in various fields:
Steve Walker, a former British World Champion Bodybuilder, as my trainer.
Rob Dial, host of the #1 Mindset Mentor Podcast
Dan Koe, A pioneer in the Micro Education space.
Harry Needham, a marketing and business coach.
Tom Youngs, the #1 Business Coach for Consultants.

These mentors have opened new doors for me and shattered previous limits. I’ve learned that asking for help isn’t just necessary—it’s a superpower.

If you’re a meal prep business owner and need to make big decisions to change your business, I’d love to connect with you. Follow me on Instagram and DM me for a chat.

@camgordonconsulting

I’m thrilled to share that I am connecting with meal prep industry pros to develop a new online course tailored for meal prep business owners, designed to refine marketing strategies and engage the ideal customer base effectively. So if you have any challenges to share be sure to throw them my way so I can add solutions for you.

We might be a good match to work together if you:
Like plants
Are grinding to get into the best shape of your life
Read books and invest in courses to improve yourself
Are into breathwork
Are creative and want to innovate with other industry pros
Like frisbee, Cats, and world travel.
Believe in doing the hard work

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

I learned the hard way through a lot of failure in my sales career that Sales is Relationship Building.

Some areas in Sales Psychology that fascinate me and have opened doors are:

How people buy
How people spend money
How people spend time
Why people make decisions
Why people decide to make changes

Clarity is one of the more recent powers I have unlocked.

“The more clear you are about exactly what it is you want, the more your brain knows how to get there.” Tony Robbins

Since just 2022 I have focused on clarity in my own life and also cement it into my consulting clients businesses because it is a catalyst to head in the right direction together!

Having clarity of what you want to do and why is important, but even more important to believe that you can do what you are setting out to do.

A few other areas i align with:
Courage Over Comfort
Take Imperfect Action
Do hard S#it
Live with intention and with absolute accountability for your life
Take chances and make mistakes

If you vibe with any of that, hit me up on IG @camgordonconsulting

Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?

I remeber receiving a phone call while I was driving that made me swerve off the highway to take that call. It was global restaurateur, Vikram Vij on my call display returning my insistent outreach and confirming to meet and chat together about wine.

My wine sales career had been going horribly for a year and I wanted to make headway with a man I had idolized for over a decade.

As I walked into one of his new restaurants to pitch him my wine portfolio I remeber being nervous (He was also a judge and investor on Dragons Den, Canada’s Shark Tank)

I recall aiming my sales pitch directly at him for about 10 minutes before he even said anything at all. I knew i was bombing and then he spoke up to say, “Cameron, tell me about yourself.”

I was baffled and thought to myself… What!? Dont you want to know grape varietals, prices, formats, tasting notes…?

I began sharing about my time in kitchens at 13. Running a kitchen at 17. Going to chef school and dropping out. running top restaurants in the city…

We connected deeply for the next 15 minutes and without another mention about wine he then told me… “Cameron, I would like to work with you.”

I learned that day that Sales is Relationshiop Building and it changed my life.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camgordonconsulting
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Image Credits

Images are credited to Cameron Gordon