Pawn Leaders

What's up, Pawn Family!  When you don't have systems and structures in place, it can feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around. You know what I'm talking about - those days (and sometimes weeks) where you feel like you're constantly putting out fires, and never quite getting ahead.   But it doesn't have to be that way!   PS. Get your copy of the Pawn Profit Pillars book today! Head on to www.pawnprofitpillars.com now!   PPS. Do you like this episode? Let us know in the comment section below!

What's up, Pawn Family! A wise man once said: "You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want." When you think with empathy, you're thinking on a broader scale. In this episode, I talk about how powerful "word of mouth" is and how to get more people to spread the word about your pawn business. ------ PS. Get your copy of the Pawn Profit Pillars book today! Head on to www.pawnprofitpillars.com now! PPS. Do you resonate with this message? Why don't you pawn it forward with a pawnbroker you know!

What's up, Pawn Family!  How often do you find yourself worrying about what could go wrong in your pawn business? In this episode of the Pawn Leaders Podcast, I shared why courage means tearing your walls down to help your business soar. The wall that stops you from making more! Learn how to make better business decisions and relationships without hiding behind a false sense of security. --- PS. Get your copy of the Pawn Profit Pillars book today! Head on to www.pawnprofitpillars.com now!   PPS. Do you like this episode? Let us know in the comment section below!

What's up, Pawn Family! The heart of the business are its people. It's necessary to leverage the human element of your pawnshop by investing in your employees. Join me in this episode of the Pawn Leaders Podcast as I explain why training your staff is essential.     PS. Get your copy of the Pawn Profit Pillars book today! Head on to www.pawnprofitpillars.com now!   PPS. If you enjoyed this episode, share it to a pawnbroker you know!

What's up, Pawn Family! In this episode of the Pawn Leaders Podcast, I talked about the high cost of skepticism. How does skepticism in the pawn industry adversely affects your business? Listen to find out! —   PS. Get your copy of the Pawn Profit Pillars book today! Head on to www.pawnprofitpillars.com now!   PPS. If you find value in this episode, why don't you "pawn it forward" to a pawnbroker you know!

What's up, Pawn Family!   In this episode of the Pawn Leaders Podcast, I talked about whether or not the sacrifices you make for your pawn business are all worth it.   What does it really take to lead a successful pawn business? Find out more here!   _____________   PS. Get your copy of the Pawn Profit Pillars book today! Head on to www.pawnprofitpillars.com now!   PPS. What's your biggest take-away from this episode? Let us know in the comment section.

What's up, Pawn Family! In this episode of the Pawn Leaders Podcast, I talked about the main source of stress among pawnbrokers and the key to improving your pawn business! — PS. Get your copy of the Pawn Profit Pillars book today! Head on to www.pawnprofitpillars.com now!   PPS.Let us know what you think about the episode on the comment section below.

What's up, Pawn Family!    In this episode of the Pawn Leaders Podcast, I talked about why we shouldn't play the blame game and why taking ownership is key to building a successful pawn business! --   PS. Get your copy of the Pawn Profit Pillars book today! Head on to www.pawnprofitpillars.com now!   PPS. Do you like this episode? Share it to a pawnbroker you know!

What's up, Pawn Family!  In this episode of the Pawn Leaders Podcast, I talked about why CLARITY IS KING and how it affects your pawnshop's growth! — PS. Get your copy of the Pawn Profit Pillars book today! Head on to www.pawnprofitpillars.com now! PPS. Do you like this episode, let us know in the comment section below!

What's up, Pawn Family! In this episode of the Pawn Leaders Podcast, I talked about how you can motivate your team, why it matters, and how it can help grow your pawn business. -- PS. Don't have your copy of the Pawn Profit Pillars yet? Go to www.pawnprofitpillars.com PPS. How do you like this episode? Why don't you "Pawn-it-forward" by sharing it with a pawnbroker you know!

Who do you need to become to grow your pawn business?  The pawn industry has been evolving, and the way you do business should keep up with those changes.  Do you agree? Let me know in the comments below. PS. If you haven't got your copy of my book, Pawn Profit Pillars, head on to www.pawnprofitpillars.com!

Pawnbrokers are micromanaging masters. It might seem like they have everything under control, but in reality, pawnbrokers want control. Pawnbrokers want to be in charge of everything and will do whatever it takes to make sure that happens.   Stop being a micromanager and start being a Pawn Leader.Become a better leader and improve your business using the Pawn Profit Pillars. You can still order your copy of the book, Pawn Profit Pillars through the website: www.pawnprofitpillars.com

Are you a business owner or a business leader? This episode is about  the difference between teh two and why pawnshop owners and pawnbrokers with management roles do not automatically become “business leaders.”    If you want to learn more about how to improve your business using the 4 Profit Pillars, go to www.pawnprofitpillars.com and order a copy of the book. It's an excellent resource for pawnbrokers!

There are 2 things which go hand-in-hand that we call the “magic key” to success. One can not go without the other and are both the most common aspects of all the most successful pawnbokers in the industry! What is this key? Listen to this episode and make sure to use it.    The first book by Yigal Pawn Profit Pillars, Pawnprofitpillars.com, is now available for purchase! Order your copy of the book at www.pawnprofitpillars.com if you want to learn more about changing your business and utilizing the 4 Profit Pillars. Don't miss out on this best-selling book for pawnbrokers!

Pawnshops, like every other company, are run by people. What's the significance of this? Great leadership, effective marketing, sound business strategy, and excellent customer experience can all be applied to any sort of business. Consider it this way: pawnshops are providing something that consumers need.   Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! If you want to know more about changing your business and utilizing the 4 Profit Pillars, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this bestselling book for pawnbrokers! 

If you ever need to make a decision, do not feel bad about it. Maybe it's coming from a place of not wanting to hurt anyone's feelings, or maybe it's coming from a place of just not knowing what to do. But whatever the reason is, don't feel bad. You're doing what's best for you, and that's all that matters. Ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for the 5-Day Pawn Accelerator Challenge! Learn leadership, marketing, strategy, and epic customer service! Click here to reserve your spot: https://www.pawnaccelerator.com/   PS. Pawn Profit Pillars book is still available! Get Your Copy here >> https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/

For this episode, I have the opportunity to interview Kelly Swisher, the President of the Illinois Pawnbrokers Association and owner of Arlington Jewelry & Loan. Kelly talks about his "chain of one", team culture, treating people with respect, the importance of being a member of your state association, and more!   If you want to learn about how to change your business and make more money, order Pawn Profit Pillars. It is a bestselling book for pawnbrokers. You can get a copy at www.pawnprofitpillars.com 

How have you been complacent lately? Which areas of your life have you been complacent? It could be your relationships, your business, or your health. If you're saying yes to a lot of things and not keeping those promises,  you might be complacent. And that's not a good thing.   Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! If you want to know more about changing your business and utilizing the 4 Profit Pillars, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this bestselling book for pawnbrokers! 

We detest it when our customers have price objections, but we do it on our own all the time! Pawnbrokers are equally guilty of price objections for both major purchases in the company and minor items. When you have a price objection, it is because you feel the item is not worth the value. You are looking at the transaction through your own eyes and feeling the hesitation of whether or not this is a good purchase.   Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! If you want to know more about changing your business and utilizing the 4 Profit Pillars, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this bestselling book for pawnbrokers! 

Companies that did not pivot were ones that failed to alter their business model or product to satisfy the demands of their clients during a crisis. Pawnbroking is one of the oldest businesses in the world, and it has been able to stay relevant throughout history by adapting its services to meet the needs of its customers. But why did many pawnshops failed to survive during the pawndemic?    Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! If you want to know more about changing your business and utilizing the 4 Profit Pillars, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this bestselling book for pawnbrokers! 

A great way to expand your company is to take a step back from it and look at it as an outsider. See how your customers view you, what your competition is up to, and where the industry is headed. This can give you some much-needed insight and help you stay ahead of the curve.   Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! If you want to know more about changing your business and utilizing the 4 Profit Pillars, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this bestselling book for pawnbrokers! 

If you want the finest, provide a working environment that attracts the best. Think about it from an employee's perspective: would you want to work in a place where the team culture is not good? How would you feel if you had to work with pawn pirates?    Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! If you want to know more about changing your business and utilizing the 4 Profit Pillars, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this bestselling book for pawnbrokers! 

What does it take to be and stay professional as a pawnbroker? Sam Shocket is back for another show to talk about professionalism and how to run and grow your pawn business in the post-pandemic era.  Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! If you want to know more about changing your business and utilizing the 4 Profit Pillars, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this bestselling book for pawnbrokers! 

In the latest episode of the Pawn Leaders Podcast, Sabrina Starling, Ph.D., offers strategies to help business owners find and hire the best employees. Drawing on her years of experience as a psychologist and human resources consultant, Dr. Starling provides tips that will make the hiring process less stressful and more likely to result in the addition of top talent to your team. Whether you're just starting out or are looking to make a change in your current staffing situation, don't miss this informative episode!   Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! If you want to know more about changing your business and utilizing the 4 Profit Pillars, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this bestselling book for pawnbrokers! 

Let's face it, the pawn industry does not have the best reputation. But the reality is that pawnbrokers are a valuable community resource. In this episode, learn what pawn businesses can do during these unprecedented and uncertain times that can help transform the overall image of the pawn industry.    Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! If you want to know more about changing your business and utilizing the 4 Profit Pillars, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this bestselling book for pawnbrokers! 

Do you really believe that your outdated company procedures from five or ten years ago would still be effective today? Times have changed, and pawnbrokers must adapt to this post-pandemic era. What kind of company should you be in order to operate effectively after a pandemic?   Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! If you want to know more about changing your business and utilizing the 4 Profit Pillars, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this bestselling book for pawnbrokers! 

Achieving success is important but so are staying healthy throughout this journey through life AND business - that includes finding time every day to clear your mind. You can't lead your team when you're unhealthy and overwhelmed. Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! So if you want to know more about how changing you can change your business drastically, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this Amazon's best selling book for pawnbrokers! 

We've all had those moments where we find ourselves thinking about the small details in our lives and how they affect us. But, have you ever stopped to consider what's going on behind-the-scenes at your store? The things that may not seem important but actually affect your customers and your team!   Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! So if you want to know more about how changing you can change your business drastically, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this Amazon's best selling book for pawnbrokers! 

Effective communication is more than simply hard work and determination; it's also essential for growing your staff and businesses. Today, let's talk about what I learned from an encounter I had in college, which taught me leadership and communication. Don't miss the tips on how everyone can improve communication in your shop.   Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! So if you want to know more about how changing you can change your business drastically, order your copy now of the book at www.pawnprofitpillars.com. Don't miss out on this Amazon's best selling book for pawnbrokers!

What do the terms AME and ARR stand for? Why is it necessary to understand these, as well as metrics in general, when running a pawn business? Metrics are simply ways to measure success, by analyzing data related directly or indirectly to performance. To better understand how metrics can be utilized in your pawnshop, listen to this episode.   Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! So if you want to know more about how changing you can change your business drastically, order your copy now of the book at www.pawnprofitpillars.com. Don't miss out on this Amazon's best selling book for pawnbrokers! 

Making a decision is not a matter of “if” but “when.” And leaders make difficult and sometimes unpopular decisions. People around you won't always support or agree with you, but as a leader you have to stand up for whatever choices you make.    Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! So if you want to know more about how changing you can change your business drastically, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this Amazon's best selling book for pawnbrokers! 

I read one of the definitions of velocity and it says that it refers to “the rate at which money changes hands within an economy.” Now, how does this word “velocity” relate and affect your pawn business? Listen to this episode today because you might be inspired to make an important decision that you have been putting off for a while now.   The first book by Yigal, Pawn Profit Pillars, is now available for purchase! So if you want to learn more about how changing yourself can have a big impact on your business, go buy the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this Amazon best-selling book for pawnbrokers!

Which is more important, how you row the boat or the boat itself? As a pawnbroker, which is more important for you, the way you run your shop or your shop itself? Find out in this episode how one question from a speaker I was listening to while working out at the gym can change the mindsets of pawnbrokers.   Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! So if you want to know more about how changing you can change your business drastically, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this Amazon's best selling book for pawnbrokers! 

Don't get me wrong. Goals, budgets, writing these things down are very, very important. But it's not what matters the most. And I want to explain why: how many times have you written down that you wanted to lose weight? But it didn't happen? How many times have you written down that you wanted to go on vacation and they didn't happen? How many times have you written down that by accident your business might not grow as much as you thought it would? Listen to this episode and learn what you're missing out on.    Pawn Profit Pillars, Yigal's first book, is now available for purchase! So if you want to know more about how changing you can change your business drastically, order your copy now of the book at https://www.pawnprofitpillars.com/. Don't miss out on this Amazon's best selling book for pawnbrokers! 

The other pawnshop in your town, the small business within a mile, Amazon, Facebook marketplace  — they are all competitors of pawn businesses. But as a pawnbroker, do you really know WHO YOUR COMPETITOR IS? Find out in this episode and why you need to know!    If you haven't signed up to get your FREE Pawn Hat, you can still get a chance by signing  up at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow. 

This episode is filled with great advice. Jay Dunbar, President of Superior Pawn & Gun Hampton discusses what he learned over years of running a pawn business without any prior experience in the industry. Tune in for an insightful interview about how discipline, mindset, and being decisive have helped him!   If you haven't signed up to get your FREE Pawn Hat, you can still get a chance by signing  up at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow.   

What's  the difference between a solution and a band aid? Many Pawn Business owners provide a solution to a problem or temporarily repair something using a band aid. We take a closer look at several methods for offering solutions and why avoiding the use of temporary fixes is important when running a pawn shop in this episode of the Pawn Leaders podcast.   If you haven't signed up to get your FREE Pawn Hat, you can still get a chance by signing  up at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow. 

Pawnbrokers  want to grow your business, but they also want to have a life. This is the problem that everyone who owns their own pawn business struggles with.    You work hard, you love your business and you want to grow it. But how do you go from mediocre to EPIC? How can you have a life that you love while your business is growing?   If you haven't signed up to get your FREE Pawn Hat, you can still get a chance by signing  up at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow. 

This episode features Joshua and Eric from Private Investigations Force. They'll be sharing how their company does employee background checks to ensure the safety of all pawnbrokers, customers alike!    Private Investigations Force Website: https://www.pi-force.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIFORCELLC/  Tel. No.: (352) 444-7071   If you haven't gotten your and your team's FREE Pawn Hats, you can still place an order at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow.

The biggest challenge pawnbrokers face is staying healthy while still running a successful pawn shop. This can be difficult because pawn shops aren't the easiest places to stay healthy. It requires discipline and effort to get out of bed early, eat right, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep each night. Jeremy used to be an unhealthy pawnbroker who had an incredible weight loss journey. Find out what happened and how their pawn business could hit their best sales record during the pandemic in 2020!   If you haven't gotten your and your team's FREE Pawn Hats, you can still place an order at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow. 

How many businesses do not know who their avatar is or why it's so vital to have one! They simply wake up one day and realize that no one has been buying from them because they were never addressing anyone in particular.   If you haven't signed up to get your FREE Pawn Hat, you can still get a chance by signing  up at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow. 

We all know we need to take time for ourselves and that we should practice self-care – yet how many of us actually do? It may seem like everyone is doing better than you but the reality is most people might not show it, but they're probably just as overwhelmed as you are. Whether it's handling a busy schedule, tackling debt, or just life in general – feeling stressed can be common. If you're feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, or just plain tired, then this podcast is for you. If you haven't signed up to get your FREE Pawn Hat, you can still get a chance by signing  up at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow. 

Would you take $200,000 to terminate your life today? That sounds absurd and morbid! I know it does. But would you? “Time is not money!” In this episode, we'll look at the ONE thing you need to expand your business that isn't time or cash. If you haven't signed up to get your FREE Pawn Hat, you can still get a chance by signing  up at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow. 

Going down a route that differs from the ones you've taken previously is frightening. But will you ever truly be successful if you're not willing to take a different route due on account of fear of failure? You already know the solution, but you are unwilling to take a different route because of the uncertainty it entails.  If you haven't signed up to get your FREE Pawn Hat, you can still get a chance by signing  up at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow. 

What is the cost of not doing marketing? Not doing marketing is costing you money. The longer you do nothing, the more money you are losing. Marketing costs money, but it may be much less expensive than what you are losing now if you do nothing. If you haven't signed up to get your FREE Pawn Hat, you can still get a chance by signing  up at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow. 

My father always used to tell us, "'While you're thinking, people are doing." You have a limited amount of time. We all do. You may have an idea for a business or to contact a friend or loved one that you've been wanting to get in touch with for quite some time. You could have new marketing ideas you want to try or new approaches to pursue that you've learned since last month's podcast. They might be "good" but if you don't take action on them, someone else will. If you haven't registered to get your FREE Pawn Hat, you can still get a chance by signing  up at https://www.pawnhat.com/getnow. 

Do you want to know what 2 things you need to do to improve your team culture? In this podcast episode, I discussed 2 things that are not what you think they are. These two things can help make your team more cohesive and productive. You'll be surprised at how easy they are!   And if you like it, please share with a friend who could use some advice on improving their company culture too! Don't forget to join our discussion, and be sure to check us out in the Pawn Connect Community. 

If you have low inventory turnover, that means that there are too many unsold items sitting on the shelves for too long. This can lead to lost revenue and wasted resources like time and space.   In this episode, I explained why inventory turnover is so important! Tune in now for some great information about what it all means for your pawn business!       Join our discussion, and be sure to check us out in the Pawn Connect Community.    PS. Get your FREE pawn hat today! Go to www.pawnhat.com now!

How does Lisa, a mom and pawnbroker,  manage her team and family and at the same time serve the industry and her community? Every pawnbroker should listen and learn from her! From issues she faced as a leader to epic pieces of advice to new pawnbrokers, you will get a ton of value in this episode.    Join our discussion, and be sure to check us out in the Pawn Connect Community. 

You've probably heard this a thousand times, but it's true.Digital marketing is the way of doing business today. If you're running a pawnshop, and not using digital platforms to spread your message then (let me quote David) “you are already behind!”   Join our discussion, and be sure to check us out in the Pawn Connect Community. 

Brian Johnson of Canopy Management is here to talk about the benefits pawnbrokers receive when they sell their items online and discusses why it matters so much on today's business market. He explains also how it will benefit them in ways such as increasing inventory turnover.   Join our discussion, and be sure to check us out in the Pawn Connect Community.