Get Off The Treadmill for Business Leaders

What is your why? And how would you articulate it in a way that is succinct and paints a picture? Your Big Why should drive everything you do in your life and in your business. All of our beliefs, values and principles really are what create the culture we live in. And creating the culture we live in, is important to each one of us, right? Think about your culture right now. Think about the culture you've created in your company. Think about the culture in your family. Think about the culture, maybe in charity work that you're a part of. Are you living out what you believe? Are you able to live? Are you free to live out what you believe? If you're not, and you're in charge, you can change it. Or if you're responsible for something, you can change it. If you're in an organization, you can influence it. And if you can't, then maybe it's time for you to look at what culture is going to help you live out what you believe, which is again why it's so important. Listen in to hear part 1 of Big Why from Sandy Corrigan! 

Chuck Blakeman is back with us for part 7 of our new series covering different elements and tools from his first book, Making Money is Killing Your Business (MMIKYB). Today we are talking about what does it mean to have a mature business? One of the fundamental mistakes we make is to measure our business against itself instead of what it provides to us as business owners. A business is mature if: 1. The business owner is no longer the only producer. They may produce, but it's a choice. and 2. The business makes money when the owner is somewhere else. Meaning, the business is producing time and money. A mature business always has two attributes: time and money.

Chuck Blakeman is back with us for part 6 of our new series covering different elements and tools from his first book, Making Money is Killing Your Business (MMIKYB). Today we are going more in depth about dual tracking. The Tyranny of the Urgent and the Priority of the Important both have to be dual tracked if you're ever going to get off of the treadmill. Dual Tracking says, "how do I use one activity to make money today, while I'm also using that activity to set me up to have a business that makes money down the road?"

Chuck Blakeman is back with us for part 5 of our new series covering different elements and tools from his first book, Making Money is Killing Your Business (MMIKYB). Today we are going more in depth about the tyranny of the urgent and the priority of the important. This is what we see as the biggest reason people don't get involved or don't take time out to really focus on what needs to happen. We are talking with Chuck today about the reasons why.

Chuck Blakeman is back with us for part 4 of our new series covering different elements and tools from his first book, Making Money is Killing Your Business (MMIKYB). Today we are talking about being ambitiously lazy by dual tracking. If you're an income producer, you are working hard - you're simply ambitious. But if you are a business owner and you're building a business that makes money instead of you trying to make money, then you're going to be ambitiously lazy. What we mean by that is you work really hard upfront, because you intend to not work so hard going forward; to build a business that will free you to do something else when you want to, even if it's starting another business. Listen in for more from Chuck!

Chuck Blakeman is back with us for part 3 of our new series covering different elements and tools from his first book, Making Money is Killing Your Business (MMIKYB). Today we are talking about two opposing realities of business owners; the tyranny of the urgent and the priority of the important. Do you let the tyranny of the urgent take over, or do you carve out time for the priority of the important?

Chuck Blakeman is back with us for part 2 of our new series covering different elements and tools from his first book, Making Money is Killing Your Business (MMIKYB). "Do I see the world as an income producer or as a business owner do I see my business growing up? Do I expect it? Or do I just hope it will happen? Change your intention and watch what happens." Listen in for more from Chuck in part 2 of this series!

We are starting a new series here on the Get Off the Treadmill Podcast for Business Leaders where for the next several weeks we have the pleasure of hearing from Chuck Blakeman about different elements and tools from his first book, Making Money Is Killing Your Business (MMIKYB). MMIKYB was written to bring clarity and hope so you can take the risks to move to a stage 5 or 6 of business ownership and get off of the treadmill. It has fundamentals of business in ways you may have not seen before, which we have heard from hundreds of people that it has not only changed their business, but their life, too. Welcome, Chuck!

Unlike other kinds of groups that just teach you to build a bigger and faster treadmill, 3to5 Club is designed to help you get off the treadmill, make more money in less time, and get back to the passion that brought you into business in the first place. 3to5 Club isn't just a business group, but an amazing community of business owners from all over the world that are committed to supporting you in both the good and the bad. How can your business grow so that it can fund your ideal lifestyle? Check out 3to5 Club so we can help you in that discovery, while working alongside some really amazing people!

Last episode we talked about freedom mapping. Today, we want to quickly touch base on client facing process maps. Showing a client from the start where they fit into the picture of a process can make all the difference when working together. We want to show the client the role that they play alongside us, so that both of us working together can ensure a really great outcome. It helps the client see themselves in the picture of the process and creates a clear direction of what is expected from both parties while working together.

During the month of April in our 3to5 clubs, we're talking about freedom mapping, which we used to call this process mapping. This tool actually helps us as business owners get off the treadmill so we can have more freedom and choice. Freedom mapping consists of several elements: self management, role clarity, productivity, commitment, letters, training, incentives, metrics, and process clarity. Freedom mapping helps look at what is the highest and best use of our time, and helps every member on the team, or in the company, ask that same question. In fact, we want to be able to create participation age organizations where the people that are in our businesses really consider themselves as stakeholders, that they really have ownership. They're self managed, so they can make decisions. Please be our guest in April for 3to5 Club while we cover the important topic of Freedom Mapping!

When you think about your business and your life, what things are you just wandering around in velleity? And what things are you really conating about? Velleity is a wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action. Conation is a committed movement in a purposeful direction. Remember, you get what you intend, not what you hope for! Live in conation, not in velleity.

The best relationships will happen when we have shared values. Ask yourself and ask your team- what are our values? What is important to us? What are our beliefs and how do we carry these out? These are essential for a business owner to determine and to live by.

Today we are talking about two of the most powerful tools in 3to5 Club- Lumberjack's and Effective One2Ones. The smartest business owners think about who are the people that already have the clients I am looking for? There may be business owners within the same industry as you, but may do business slightly different. That could be the start of great potential referral partners, or what we call, Lumberjacks. Three things we want you to look at and answer for yourself this year to find your lumberjacks: 1. Who are the people already referring business to you? 2. Who are the top referring people in your database? 3. What would you do strategically to set up a plan on your 2-page strategic plan to deepen that relationship? That then will put us in to how to build those relationships, and have effective one2ones. Go in with an intention, and serve not sell. Think about this acronym, FORD, when you're having a one2one. F- Family; ask about their family O- Occupation; ask how the job is going R- Recreation; ask what are the things they are interested in D- Dreams; ask what are their dreams and goals This will allow you to deepen those relationships and get more from them. These are two staples we talk about frequently in 3to5 Club, and can help you and your business too.

We have a very special guest today! Jennifer Bauer is with us to share more about her background in horse training and how today she serves her clients in multiple ways such as private horse training, clinics, lessons, DVD's, zoom groups, and even the creation of a saddle! Jennifer Bauer is an internationally known gaited horse clinician and trainer who has conducted clinics throughout United States, Canada, and Europe. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin River Falls with a degree in Animal Science-Equine Business. Jennifer has competed in multiple different disciplines in the trail competition and won championships. She specializes in gaited horse training and focuses on trail riding fo those who seek a smoother ride from a horse they can trust. She has produced multiple sets of DVD series and puts out videos on Facebook and Youtube to help riders from home. Connect with her through her website, www.gaitedhorsemanship.com and her Facebook Group, Gaited Horsemanship.

Tom Harvey is back with us today to share about the beauty and art he is creating at Earthwood Design. His pieces aren't just regular furniture you can find at any store, these are beautiful works of art that are created with passion and love! Tom Harvey has been a wood and architecture junky since childhood, which he spent building forts, digging holes, and carving. He has a strong Fine Art background and started a degree in sculpture but finished it in Industrial Design. During this education, Tom fell in love with the ability to connect wood to itself using traditional joinery and construction methods. After graduating, he started Earthwood Design, which creates Delightful Objects from Beautiful Wood. In the last several years, Tom has also returned to his fine arts roots, creating sculpture in wood and mixed media. Tom has a profound belief in Jesus Christ as the creator, sustainer, and redeemer of the universe and strives to live and work as an act of worship. Tom also geeks out on ecological agriculture, water management, history and philosophy. He lives in the mountains of Colorado with his beautiful and patient wife Jenny and their 4 daughters.

Thomas Harvey has been a wood and architecture junky since childhood, which he spent building forts, digging holes, and carving. He has a strong fine art background and started a degree in sculpture but finished it in Industrial Design. During this education Tom fell in love with the ability to connect wood to itself using traditional joinery and construction methods. After graduating he started Earthwood Design, which creates Delightful Objects from Beautiful Wood. In the last several years, Tom has also returned to his fine arts roots, creating sculpture in wood and mixed media. Tom has a profound belief in Jesus Christ as the creator, sustainer, and redeemer of the universe and strives to live and work as an act of worship. Tom also geeks out on ecological agriculture, water management, history and philosophy. He lives in the mountains of Colorado with his beautiful and patient wife Jenny and their 4 daughters. We are excited to have Tom on today to share with us his journey in life and business, and his growth because of 3to5 Club!

The most powerful, yet least asked, question in business and in life is "Why?" Our host Sandy shares a short story with us today about the journey her and her husband, Thom, took to finding their big why in life and in business. What are you doing to tell people what your why is? You never know what doors it may open for you!

As we wrap up 2020, it's a good idea to start thinking about your 2021 strategic plan if you haven't done so already. A 2-page strategic plan is a living document that you'll tweak all year; not a business plan that doesn't get touched. Here are the main steps for creating yours! 1. Start with your Values. Are we living out these values? Keep them first and foremost. 2. Define your Vision and Mission. Your vision should be short and sweet, but what you live your life by. Your mission is for the client. What will you do to support them and push them forward? 3. Define your Big Rock. What's the one thing to accomplish during this next year? 4. Define strategies and objectives both indirect and direct to get you to that goal. 5. Build your 12 month objectives, 3 month objectives, and 1 month objectives. You will visit these often so they can/will always be changing. And lastly, something that is always important in defining is your 2.1. What's the one thing I can do in the next two weeks that will move me closer to moving my business towards that one big rock? This will help you stay on track, focused, and accountable for checking off your goals and objectives!

We get what we intend, not what we hope for. Set an intention to serve, not sell and start giving away your secrets! Start teaching people and watch your relationships flourish. We introduce the idea to you of Tier III Thinking- What is really in the best interest of others? Do I have something that I can really offer them that's in their best interest? Thinking about all these things is so important as you go into conversation with others.

For over 25 years Bill Mason has mentored people to help them break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back. Bill says, "Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled". As a Transformational Coach, Bill will help you learn and develop better ways to handle the issues that are standing in the way of your goals. Get in touch today to see what I can do for you. As a Leadership Coach, Bill trains you with complete confidence, through direct and powerful questions that engage and energize clients, using exciting and vivid descriptions, that turn ideas into concrete actions with contagious enthusiasm. If you want to find your true self, understand who people are and live an abundant life; Bill can help you understand you who are and put you on a path towards discovering those important things! bill@rocketfuelcoach.com, 850-855-3430

Today's guest is Paula Waterman, a powerful woman in both business and life. She started out young with an entrepreneurial mindset, and adds value to everyone she meets. Paula is a wife and mother, and most importantly, a passionate follower of Jesus. Paul's love for God and others lead her to pursue vocations that help people to achieve abundant life, as well as heal from the inevitable hurts that come their way or our way. From real estate, to mediation, and even leading a church, Paula's goal is to add value to others while displaying God's love to the world in tangible ways. watermanteamrealty.com castlerockmediation.com paualmwaterman@gmail.com

Today we are talking with a very good friend, Paul Romig-Leavitt, who has very powerful insights on creativity! He lives well by doing good, and is such a great asset to society and 3to5 Club. We know you will all love him, too. Paul Romig-Leavitt has been a pastor and creative director in Denver Colorado since 2001. He is the co-author of the book “Cue-Lines: Time to Act” and has written, directed and performed in plays that have been seen live by over 500,000 people around the country. He founded the non-profit, Torn Curtain Arts, in 2006 which produces creative events for Christian Non-profits. In 2018 he launched Kavod Media, which is a video company that serves mission-centered companies. Paul has been a member of 3to5 club since 2018 and lives in Broomfield Colorado with his wife and two daughters. paul@torncurtainarts.org, torncurtainarts.org paul@kavodmedia.com, kavodmedia.com

We have a very interesting guest with us today, Seth Tanis with Sasquatch Turds! You definitely don't want to miss this episode, and I'm sure many will be looking more into Sasquatch Turds after this! Seth Tanis worked in the ski/bike industry for 10 years and has worked in the PV industry since 2010. For 7 years, as a self-employed independent contractor, Seth has worked with several companies performing installs around the front range specializing in off-grid and grid-tie battery back-up systems. From 2017-2020, Seth worked at a solar installation company developing the residential storage program. While working in the renewable energy industry, Seth began looking for other ways to create positive environmental impacts with fewer barriers to entry and were more inclusive to a larger group of people. In 2016 Seth started up Sasquatch Turds clay seed bombs as gifts for friends and family. Seeing the warm welcome, the seed bombs became thank you gifts to his solar customers. Getting into renewable energy to participate in change, solar answers a portion of the energy challenges we face, but it's not going to solve other environmental issues. We are seeing pollinators disappearing, drought and wild fires sterilizing the landscapes, top soil is degrading and rivers are becoming full of sediment. Sasquatch Turds provides a low tech, low cost option where anyone can participate on any level.

Today we are joined by Robert Tait, a very special friend of mine! We are talking about so many powerful things today; mission, vision and values, 3to5 Club, Community, Leadership and more. You won't want to miss it! Rob Tait is one of those rare natives in Colorado. He was born in Aurora Colorado, graduated from Ponderosa High School, did his undergraduate degree at UNC and then went off to Regis University. Rob currently lives in beautiful Wash Park and is hunting for the best coffee in Denver. So if you've got some great coffee, you can contact Rob. Rob's been in the real estate industry since 2009. During his career in real estate, Rob has led, taught, coached and mentored thousands of real estate professionals and their businesses. Rob started out as a partner in the KW Highlands Ranch office until he became the operating partner of Keller Williams real estate. While operating partner of that office, Rob grew the businesses of the agents in the office itself with the results of four times profit and profit share under three years. Then Rob launched the Keller Williams Northern Colorado office with two top agents and real estate agent team. Within four years, KW Northern Colorado, grew to the top five offices in northern Colorado. Currently, Rob Tait is the founder of Downing Street Brokers, a premier real estate team serving Denver's neighborhoods with the Keller Williams Executives Realty office. And in Rob's free time when he's not working, he enjoys everything Denver has to offer. Typically, you can find Rob at a summer festival (when we can do that), racing around wash park on his bike, or trying out the new hot spots. Rob is also a new facilitator with 3to5 Clubs in the Crankset Group helping other small business owners grow to exponential profit, and meaning in what they do.

We are so excited to have Jesse Aschenberg back with us today! Today we are talking with Jesse on his journey with 3to5 Club. As with his profession and many others, how to run a business was not taught during schooling. 3to5 Club has helped Jesse, and many others, not only how to run a business, but how to make more money in less time, get off the treadmill, and gain so much more that life has to offer. Jesse has extensive experience in family law, bankruptcy, estate planning and probate in Colorado. Jesse received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Northern Colorado and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, College of law. Subsequently, he set up his law practice in 2000 and started practicing in areas of divorce, bankruptcy, probate and estate planning. He has extensive experience in family law, bankruptcy, and estate planning law. A Unique yet Empathetic Approach. Jesse has a novel approach in dealing with the complex issues of divorce and family mediation. As a man who has gone through a divorce himself and as a father of five children, he has firsthand experience of the mental, emotional and financial trauma of a divorce and other such family issues. He, thus, understands the pain well. He is kind and empathetic towards his clients and likes to deal with their problems as his own. He is dedicated to his clients' welfare and strives to get the best he can for them. His deep knowledge and experience in law enables him to provide the best legal advice available in Denver, Colorado. He helps his clients by: 1. making them understand the nuances of the law; 2. explaining what the law actually means for them by decoding the complex legalese they know exactly what they are entitled to under the Colorado law; and 3. guiding them to make the best decision possible under the circumstances, keeping in mind the best interest of his clients at all times. With nearly 20 years of experience in practicing law, Jesse pays attention to his clients' needs to deliver a suitable resolution to their legal proceedings.

We are so excited to have Jesse Aschenberg with us today! Jesse Aschenberg has extensive experience in family law, bankruptcy, estate planning and probate in Colorado. Jesse received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Northern Colorado and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, College of law. Subsequently, he set up his law practice in 2000 and started practicing in areas of divorce, bankruptcy, probate and estate planning. He has extensive experience in family law, bankruptcy, and estate planning law. A Unique yet Empathetic Approach. Jesse Aschenberg has a novel approach in dealing with the complex issues of divorce and family mediation. As a man who has gone through a divorce himself and as a father of five children, he has firsthand experience of the mental, emotional and financial trauma of a divorce and other such family issues. He, thus, understands the pain well. He is kind and empathetic towards his clients and likes to deal with their problems as his own. He is dedicated to his clients' welfare and strives to get the best he can for them. His deep knowledge and experience in law enables him to provide the best legal advice available in Denver, Colorado. He helps his clients by: 1. making them understand the nuances of the law; 2. explaining what the law actually means for them by decoding the complex legalese they know exactly what they are entitled to under the Colorado law; and 3. guiding them to make the best decision possible under the circumstances, keeping in mind the best interest of his clients at all times. With nearly 20 years of experience in practicing law, Jesse pays attention to his clients' needs to deliver a suitable resolution to their legal proceedings.

What do you think causes fear at work? What does freedom at work look like? In this episode, we are joined by two incredible people in the coaching space, Traci Fenton, the founder and CEO of WorldBlu, and Chuck Blakeman, the founder and CEO of Crankset Group and the founder and Chief Transformational Officer of 3to5 Club, who will be co-hosting with me today. Traci Fenton developed the Freedom at Work™ leadership model, which is used by for-profit and nonprofit organizations worldwide. She has been recognized in Inc. magazine as one of the “Top 50 Leadership Thinkers in the World” and has also earned the Game Changer award for “Outstanding Results in Shaping the World.” She was also named a "2020 World-Changing Woman in Conscious Business." Traci is the author of the forthcoming book, Freedom at Work: The Leadership Strategy for Our Organizations and Our World. Most of the conflicts and problems in the workplace are rooted in fear and unless we address this fear, there will always be a glass ceiling the keeps us from growth and success. How then do we deal with this fear? Tune in now and understand the principle of organizational democracy and how it can amazingly transform the company culture into a place of growth, opportunities, success, and freedom. Quote: “When we understand how to shift our mindset, from fear to freedom, we're able to make better decisions and that translates directly to the bottom line.” - Traci Fenton “If we don't take accountability, we don't own the fear, then you just prolong it. And it does impact your mindset.” - Traci Fenton “Democracy is an organizing system that releases the potential of each and every person.” - Traci Fenton “Mindset, then how we lead, then we're ready to transform the systems and processes. And when you do that in the right order, it really flies.” - Traci Fenton Mentions: 3to5 Club grow@3to5club.com https://www.worldblu.com/ Freedom At Work Model https://www.worldblu.com/membership The upcoming book, Freedom At Work, by Traci Fenton

In this episode, we welcome back the founder of Crankset Group and 3to5 Clubs, Chuck Blakeman. Chuck's authored the best-selling books, ‘Making Money Is Killing Your Business,' and ‘Why Employees Are Always A Bad Idea,' and now, we're looking forward to his new book that is coming out late summer, ‘Re-humanizing The Workforce And Giving People Their Brain Back.' So today, we talk about meaningful, practical, and relevant principles that will surely help us THRIVE in these uncertain times. Chuck also shares three things that you can do to take full advantage of the economy's roller-coaster ride. Tune in now and find out how to Sur-Thrive and come out of these opportunities winning! Quote: “Circumstances don't make me who I am. How I respond to them does.” - Chuck Blakeman “Check every day we are faced with opportunities cleverly disguised as obstacles.” - Chuck Blakeman “Thrive, don't survive.” - Chuck Blakeman Mentions: 3to5 Club grow@3to5club.com Crankset Group grow@cranksetgroup.com https://www.chuckblakeman.com/ https://www.risingphoenixbusinesscommunity.com/

Welcome, everybody, to our first episode of ‘Get Off The Treadmill' podcast with me, Sandy Corrigan! Our very first guest is no other than, Chuck Blakeman, the founder of the Crankset Group and 3to5 Clubs. Chuck is a successful entrepreneur, a best selling business author, a TED speaker, and a world-renowned business advisor who built 12 businesses in eight industries on five continents. And now, he uses his expertise to advise others. His company, Crankset Group, provides outcome-based mentoring and peer advisory for business leaders worldwide. Chuck sold one of his business to the largest consumer fulfillment company in America, and lead three other $10 to $100 million companies. He presently leads the Crankset Group and a for-profit business, based in Africa focused on developing local economies to solve poverty. Chuck is a results leader with decades of experience leading companies in multiple markets. Chuck is a convention speaker, writer, and non-profit board member. Chuck is also the author of the best-selling book ‘Making Money Is Killing Your Business,' one of the top 10 business books ‘Why Employees Are Always A Bad Idea,' and a soon to be released book we're all looking forward to is ‘Re-humanizing The Workforce And Giving People Their Brain Back.' So, come and join me now, and let's gain valuable insights from Chuck Blakeman's experiences and learn more about what he does and why. Quote: “What we should really ask when we say why am I doing this is what is the long term purpose for me doing this? How does this fit into the rest of my life? And how am I building a legacy? Am I building a legacy?” - Chuck Blakeman “People with a big Why have a big long blue flame coming out the rear side which keeps them moving. And that's the motivation.” - Chuck Blakeman “Re-humanizing the workplace by giving everybody their brain back.” - Chuck Blakeman Mentions: 3to5 Club grow@3to5club.com Crankset Group grow@cranksetgroup.com https://www.chuckblakeman.com/