The Billy Rickman Show: Success Sessions

Earlier this week, I did an episode on lockdowns and strategies you can use to navigate it. It was downloaded so many times that I thought I'd do a follow up. This time, I'm it's more of a plea than anything else. It's something you need to know if you're either in lockdown or concerned about the future. Find out what it is in Episode 357: Stay on the Front Foot Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

This week I implemented an initiative with my coaching group. We would get up at 530 and we would all go through our online learning together. There was no structure. No lessons. Nothing but a group of people working on their own coaching modules. What came from this has been something remarkable. People got unstuck. People gained momentum. Momentum is a powerful thing and when implemented, it can fast track your success. Find out what's been happening in Episode 356: Getting Unstuck Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Contact Margie Scharer -> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myplacehairandbeauty -> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myplacehairandbeauty/ Salon Owners need some good news stories, right now and this is surely one of them. In 9 months, Margie went from earning $1,500 per week to $9,000 a week and from 0 staff to 5. This was all done during one of the hardest, if not THE hardest economies in the history of business. Find out what how she did it in Episode 355: Interview with Hair Salon Owner, Margie Scharer Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

With so many businesses going in and out of lockdown, on Wednesday I held a special huddle with my coaching group. We spoke about ways to maximise income, reduce expenses and navigate their way through covid, and in this episode I want to share these with you. Find out what they are in Episode 354: Navigating Rolling Lockdowns Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

If you're looking to scale your business, then you're going to need great team members. To find and train these people though costs you money… a lot of money. If you want a more effective way to train your team though, that gets better results, then you need to start doing this. Find out what it is in Episode 353: Video Training Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

If you want to improve sales, there's one thing you need to first before you do anything else. Before you leave scripts, before you learn tonality or emphasis. You have to start with this. Find out what it is in Episode 352: Sales Mindset Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

I finished my first book of 52 today and I wanted to share with two very important lessons I took from it. Find out what they are in Episode 351: Set Your Business Up To Sell Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

There's two distinct advantages that small business has over big business and if used correctly, it can see small business win in the battle of the two. If you are in small business and you're up against big business competition, then pay attention to this episode. This is Episode 350: How to BEAT Big Business Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

With Instagram and Facebook becoming harder to get traction in the market, everyone's wondering what's next? Well, if you look at the data, TikTok is the place to start building your following. Find out why in Episode 349: Get on TikTok Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Do you do regular performance appraisals with your team? If not, you should. Find out why in Episode 348: Performance Appraisals Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

There's three things you can do in your business right away to maximise your retail sales. They don't take skill or talent… it just takes for you to take action to make it happen Find out what they are in Episode 347: 3 Ways to Maximise Retail Sales Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Want to know a way to massively grow your bookings without costing you a cent in marketing? One of my clients did and when I proved it to her, she's never looked back. Find out how in Episode 346: Door to Door Marketing Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

My first book of my 52 books in 52 Weeks has already got my brain going. From it, I asked myself an important question, which I think you should ask yourself. Find out what it is in Episode 345: Would You Do It Over? Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Call me crazy, but in addition to my 365 days of podcasting in a row, I've started a new journey today to feed my brain and inspire even more. I'm reading 52 books in 52 weeks. To join the group, go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/billysbookclub Find out why I'm doing this in Episode 344: 52 Books in 52 Weeks Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

There's a show I've been watching the past few days where billionaires go undercover to turn $100 into $1million. It's a fascinating show, but there's two things each of the billionaires do that is the key to their success. Find out what they are in Episode 343: Undercover Billionaire Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Today I had to make a tough decision for the business. Even though I didn't want to, it was necessary for the future of my clients and my team. In business often times, we have to make tough decisions and in this episode I tell you what happened and why it's important to stand up as a leader when necessary. This is Episode 342: Tough Decisions Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

I get asked a lot whether I'd open a salon again. The short answer is no, but if I did, there would be 4 things that I would definitely do from the start to make sure it was a success. Find out what they are in Episode 341: 4 Musts When Opening a Salon Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

In the last episode we spoke about referrals. In today's episode, I'm doubling down by giving you a more sophisticated and far more powerful way to setup referrals. In the episode I reference a link. So here it is for those that want to check it out -> https://tinyurl.com/6weekaffiliate Find out more in Episode 340: Creating an Affiliate Program Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

There are three things you need to create a rock solid referral program, guaranteed to fill your books for months! It needs to be simple, it needs less people involved and you need to maintain control. Let me explain in Episode 339: How To Create An INSANE Referral Program Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

If you're serious about growing your salon memberships, there is a role that you should consider. It comes from the gym industry and it could just be your secret weapon! Find out what it is in Episode 338: The Membership Consultant Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Blogging…. Is it an important part of business and should you have one? The answer is… well it depends. There are things you must adhere to if you're going to start a blog and I discuss them in todays podcast. This is Episode 337: How to Start a Blog Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Should you have an online store? That's the question a lot of people are asking these days and my answer is not probably one you would expect from me. There are many advantages to having an online store, but unless you do it right, it can be problematic. Let me explain more in Episode 336: Should I Have An Online Store? Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Here's how you take one piece of content and turn it into many. Find out how in Episode 335: Creating Lots of Content Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

What do you do when someone comes in and says they're using products that aren't the best for them? Most people in the industry do this all wrong. There is a right way. Find out how in Episode 334: When They're Using Bad Products

Are you a victim? Do you see yourself as a victim in any area of your life? If you do, or perhaps even maybe you do, then you need to listen to this podcast. This is Episode 333: Stop Being a Victim Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

There's a lesson I learnt from a speak over ten years ago that still remains with me today. It's one sentence that has so much truth, it can change the way you do everything. Find out what it is in Episode 332: The One Sentence Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

There's an article written by Les Brown that I have at the front of our sales manual. As I was training my new sales people today, I went through it with them and it reminded me how powerful it is. In today's episode, I wanted to share this with you. This is Episode 331: Live Up To Your Greatness Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

There are three things that concern me greatly if they exist within a business. Have one and it's a problem. Have all 3 and it can be an urgent crisis. Find out what they are is Episode 330: The Three Red Flags Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Warren Buffet tells an amazing short story that highlights the relationship between a positive mindset, a healthy body and success. Today I'm going to use this to share with you a reflection of my own journey with this and how important it is for you to master these things if you want to succeed. This is Episode 329: You Only Get One Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

In today's episode, I'm gonna give you my list of the 6 top qualities you need in order to be successful as an entrepreneur. This is Episode 328: Six Things You Must Have To Succeed Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Tonight I had a group interview and one of the candidates shared an amazing story of tenacity. I'm today's podcast, I wanted to share this story to motivate and remind you of what it takes to succeed. This is Episode 327: What it REALLY takes to succeed! Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

This is part 2 of a 2 part podcast. I had a client call me and ask me for a specific strategy on how to make her financial goal in 6 months. This podcast will give you the answer. This is Episode 326: How To Achieve a Financial Goal (Part 2) Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button

This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast. I had a client call me and ask me for a specific strategy on how to make her financial goal in 6 months. This podcast will give you the answer. This is Episode 325: How To Achieve a Financial Goal (Part 1) Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

This document is probably the best thing I've ever written… and I don't say that lightly. It's a 10 star retention strategy and it's specifically designed to keep your clients full and to plug every hole your business has in its leaky bucket. Find out more in Episode 324: 10 Star Retention Strategy Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Time management, or more specifically monitoring time, is something that is often overlooked in business. If you knew the cost to your business though, you'd never overlook it again. Understanding where your hours go and where your team are spending there's, is very important… especially if yoj have big goals. Let me explain in Episode 323: Managing Time Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Nobody cares whether you fail and nobody cares whether you succeed. That's not a negative thing to say, it's empowering and positive. It allows you to break free from the thoughts that hold you back. Fear of failure, fear of judgement, fear of not being enough. Let me explain in Episode 322: Nobody Cares Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Whether you think you can, or think you can't… you're right. This is a famous quote by Henry Ford and some hundred years on, it's just as relevant now as it was back then. But what does it really mean and how important is it to understand? Find out in Episode 321: It's Time to Break Free Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

There's 3 things that all business owners should have taken away from the lockdowns and how they need to manage their business in the future. With so much uncertainty still ahead, this is a must listen to episode. Find out more in Episode 320: Protecting Your Business Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

This is a very important episode for everybody to hear who's interested in thriving over the next 12 months on social media. The landscape has changed... the rules have changed, but if you know how to play the new game, then you will leave your competition for dead. Find out more in Episode 319: The New Social Landscape Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

I'm doing a giveaway as a way of saying thanks to all of my awesome listeners. I'm so grateful to each and every one of you, and so I want to say thank you. Tune in as I let you know what I've been up to and the prize you can win at the end. This is Episode 318: You Can Win Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

The way to improve in any area is to put yourself in hard positions, so that the hard becomes easy and the easier becomes... well a piece of cake. Let me explain in Episode 317: Hard Situations Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

There's a controversial topic I want to talk about but only because I'm so passionate about businesses succeeding. It's a big problem in the industry and something I feel a lot of people need to hear. Find out what it is in Episode 316: Stop Learning About Hair and Skin

We've just re-introduced a commission structure into the business that a week in, we're already seeing a huge spike in s productivity and performance. If I owned salons again, I would introduce this into mine. It's simple, effective and the team will love it. Find out what it is in Episode 315: Daily Commissions Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

There's a phenomenon in sports known as a purple patch. It's when a player will have a short run of success. The same thing happens in business, but what causes it? Let me explain in Episode 314: Purple Patch Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

How much do you justify your negative habits? If you're like everybody else, then probably a lot. Justification gives you short term relief, but causes long term pain. Let me explain in Episode 313: How Much Do You Justify? Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

Would you give away $40,000 of gift vouchers? Does this sound ludicrous to you? Perhaps if it does, there's some things you need to look at it in your business. Find out what they are in Episode 312: Giving Away $40,000 of Gift Vouchers Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

There are 5 stages to every single sale, regardless of what you're selling, but there is one stage that is the most important if you want to make sales. Do you know what it is? Find out in Episode 311: The 5 Stages of Any Sale Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

When making sales there's two parts of the brain you need to get the ok from. The emotional part and the logical part. Do you know which one is most important and why? Find out more in Episode 310: Talking Emotion Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

This one trick is used by sales people all over the world. It avoids using a yes or no question and it gives two answers that both result in a sale. It's called the alternate choice and you can use it in your own business to increase sales. Find out more in Episode 309: The Alternate Choice Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

There's one thing that a leader must have that is a complete non-negitiable. It's something that is common in every single successful entrepreneur. It may seem insignificant, but it is critical to the sucess of your business and your team. Find out more what it is in Episode 308: Unwaivering Optimisim Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too

The other night, something happened that caused me to reflect. Initially it was about my want for public recognition, but this turned into something more deep and it allowed me to get clarity in a really simple form of why I do what I do. It was a great lesson for me to grow through and so I wanted to share this story with you in hope it might help you too. Find out more in Episode 307: Two Options For The Future Don't forget to like, comment and share... and if you love it, hit the subscribe button too