The Perspective

Is public speaking a fear of yours? Have you tried everything to overcome your fear of public speaking only to be met with that paralyzing fear anytime you're challenged with an opportunity to share your ideas? There's something you can do that will change that forever! Peter Hopwood is Global Speaker Coach, Virtual Speaking Specialist & TEDx Coach. He also specializes in helping people with their Media Skills as an MC & Speaker. Peter has traveled the globe helping people define, craft, and share better stories that create a memorable impact. He helps executives, entrepreneurs and teams to develop their speaking style in front of a crowd or in a virtual setting, gain investment, and persuade with impact. In this episode we explore some of Peter's history, how he came to be an expert speaker and TEDx coach, and go deep into the realm of cadence, flow, story telling and how to overcome your fear of public speaking by developing your story telling skills. For more from Peter visit: http://peter-hopwood.com/ Have you reached a plateau in your business? We can help you get over that speed bump and back on track to scaling up your business! Visit www.ThePerspectivePodcast.ca to learn more about what we can do to help you grow.

Are you sick of attending "Networking Events" and getting nothing out of it? There's a reason why it's not working. If you want to do Networking better this episode goes deep into the concept and how to get better at it! Mitch & Devon are serial entrepreneurs who have spent the better part of a decade and a half each working on bootstrapping their businesses in an effort to serve people with their talents. Among those talents is an innate ability to network and connect with people naturally and bring them value to build deep and meaningful relationships with anyone they connect with. In this episode we cover some of the mistakes people make when attempting to do networking, how to quickly and easily build rapport with someone, and the importance of bringing value to every conversation you have. Have you reached a plateau in your business? We can help you get over that speed bump and back on track to scaling up your business! Visit www.ThePerspectivePodcast.ca to learn more about what we can do to help you grow.

Are you facing the challenge of hiring people post pandemic? Many businesses are struggling to rebuild the workforce after people have had an unintentional break. After months or even years of staying home and building up a side hustle it's going to take a lot to convince someone to come back to work. Mitch & Devon have been serial entrepreneurs for as long as it's been an opportunity. Failing many times only to learn the process more intimately has afforded them the experience of learning what works and more specifically, what doesn't! Building a team of people to help solve a big problem can sometimes be difficult but it's not impossible and that's what this conversation is all about. In this episode we cover a story of a young lady who turned down a $70k/year salary at part time hours, why so many people are refusing to come back to work, and what business owners and entrepreneurs can do to overcome the challenges of the "new normal". Have you reached a plateau in your business? We can help you get over that speed bump and back on track to scaling up your business! Visit www.ThePerspectivePodcast.ca to learn more about what we can do to help you grow.

Are you trying to grow your business but you keep getting stuck? We have a pretty good guess as to why that is. It's probably that you can't find the right people, the right people cost too much, or you just don't know where to find the right people! Okay... that was a lot of people. Cam Roberts is a man who leads his asphalt business with passion. He has been on the client-side of contracting and deeply understands the struggles, concerns, and issues that can arise when hiring a company but his expertise doesn't stop there. In order to serve his clients he has been tasked with adding new team members and maintaining growth for his business as well. Since the last conversation we had with him on the show he has almost doubled his team! In this episode Cam, Mitch, & Devon have a conversation about the challenges of building a team, fostering a positive work environment, and maintaining a company culture that is aimed at long term growth. We cover the most important pieces of team building and how you can deploy the lessons he has learned along the way. Cam hosts his own podcast that can be found here: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/stripe-it-like-its-hot-cam-roberts-txgrI3PqpCf If you need his help with your parking lot check out his main gig here: https://www.laserlinepainting.ca/ When it comes to your business have you reached a plateau? We can help you get over that speed bump and back on track to scaling up your business! Visit www.ThePerspectivePodcast.ca to learn more about what we can do to help you grow.

Do you have a fear of public speaking? If that fear has stopped you from excelling in life and you want to know what you can do to change that without worrying what people think Cynthia Zhai is the woman to talk to! She has helped hundreds of others find their voice and become more confident in life. Although not being crystal clear on her life's purpose early on in her journey Zhai says “I live a life of aliveness because I'm on a mission. Life is too short to waste our time doing things we don't love and doing things that do not give us a purpose.” Finding your voice and becoming more confident when you speak even if it's not on a public stage will give you a super power in all other areas of your life. Imagine not having to second guess yourself when you want to share a story. All those times you were in a meeting with your coworkers and had something to share but couldn't because of that nagging feeling of insecurity! You can overcome those roadblocks and hurdles with the right coaching and in this episode Mitch & Devon dive deep into the inner workings of developing a voice that EVERYONE wants to listen to. In this episode we have a conversation with Cynthia Zhai about how she found her passion in helping herself overcome her own fears, how she's gone on to help hundreds of others find their voice, and some easy tips and tricks you can use right now to help you start developing a voice that others want to hear. For more from Cynthia Zhai visit: www.powerfulexecutivevoice.com Follow Cynthia Zhai on Facebook: www.facebook.com/influencethroughvoice Get more tips and tricks on Cynthia's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyTOw7WHvBFedmqrEbSaf-A Have you reached a plateau in your business? We can help you get over that speed bump and back on track to scaling up your business! Visit www.ThePerspectivePodcast.ca to learn more about what we can do to help you grow.

It's hard to be on the internet and not hear or see something related to Tik Tok. Afterall it is a pretty powerful platform when it comes to reaching people and building an audience. But how does that apply to you and your business or brand? Well, to put it simply, people HATE advertising but they love consuming entertaining content. So what do you do to use Tik Tok effectively? Also very simple… You build an audience around an idea. Sounds easy but it's much harder to put into practice, especially if you're too close to the painting to see the masterpiece. So let's take a step back and get a better view on the strategy and how you can use Tik Tok to effectively attract customer, leads, clients, and a community around your brand. Step 1. Figure out who you're helping. Step 2. Figure out what you're helping them with. Step 3. Create content that brings value or starts a conversation around step 1 and 2. This is the “Water Cooler” Effect. You become the place where people gather to talk about a centralized idea that you have a depth of knowledge in. When you foster that community and provide them with your business solutions you increase your chances of acquiring new prospects. In this episode we have a conversation with Famous Tik Toker Chance “chancejterry” Terry about how he managed to acquire over half a million followers in less than a year making content that served his audience. If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting https://linktr.ee/theperspectivepodcast

Have you heard of "The Great Resignation"? Staff productivity is a big issue right now. As well as high employee turnover. And as the old saying goes... People don't quit their job. They quit the management. If you have a high staff turnover your business is in trouble! Eventually the supply of people in the workforce is going to dwindle and you're going to reach a point of no return. Something else you should consider is how connected the word is now. If your business gets stuck with a bad reputation on the internet people won't want to work for you. You could provide the best service or product in your industry but if you can't handle managing your team no one will buy from you. The world has changed and the old style of managing people has evolved with it. If you want to avoid the effects of "The Great Resignation" you need to act now! The younger generations are growing more and more present to the idea that ruling over your staff with an iron fist isn't an effective way to motivate them. Instead, find and serve people who are in line with your mission and watch how quickly your business will flourish! In this episode we have a conversation about how to adjust course and lead with kindness, empathy, and compassion so that you can grow your business into the empire you dream of. If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting https://linktr.ee/theperspectivepodcast

Over the last 12 months many businesses have felt the repercussions of “The Great Resignation”. Why? Because, the way we've been doing business isn't sustainable. Working long hours for a business that you have no passion for, simply to take home a measly sub standard wage isn't exactly attractive now is it? The symptoms we're seeing from The Great Resignation are in full swing. People are realizing that earning a small income from the comfort of their own home is worth more than sacrificing peace of mind and mental health in a toxic workplace. Archaic methods of management and ruling by the iron fist are sending people to the internet to find an alternative. The world is rich with information with resources like YouTube, Wikipedia, and Google. People are a few keystrokes and mouse clicks away from finding the exact solution that meets their requirements. A decent income and a safe personal environment. If you're unable to provide these elements in your workplace you're going to suffer from a huge loss of your workforce. Stay ahead of the problem with some of the advice that Kobi Simmat has to share on this topic. In this episode we have a conversation with Kobi Simmat about why people are leaving the workforce in droves and what you can do about it if you're an entrepreneur or business owner. If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting https://linktr.ee/theperspectivepodcast

The biggest reason why people fail in business is because they give up after the first shot. The thing is, how can you hit a bullseye without first seeing how well your aim is? Chasing after perfection is the thing that's holding you back from the success you desire. Above all else, you must TAKE ACTION! The key to starting a successful business isn't what you think. You may think that having a well laid out business plan or a million dollar marketing campaign is the path to freedom but the reality is much different. Being willing and able to try things and learn from them is the real path to success. Fail fast, fail frequent, fail forward. Let me unpack that a bit. If you want to start a business you have to figure out the tools that you don't have. Fail fast. Once you're in pursuit of the goal, continue to find the things you need to reach the outcome you desire. Fail frequent. Leverage the experiences and knowledge you gain to compound the impact you and your team will make. Fail forward. In this episode we have a conversation with Steve Wiltz about how to start something confidently and stay on your path with persistence and dedication, in the face of all obstacles, so you can build your empire! If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting https://linktr.ee/theperspectivepodcast

Everyone encounters adversity when starting a business but not everyone has the tools to overcome the challenges they face. The good news is that overcoming adversity is a skill that anyone can develop through the proper guidance and support. The bad news is that if you don't face the challenges as they arise they can pile up and result in utter disaster. A recent statistic that we talked about on this show was how only 15% of the population filed their taxes as a sole proprietor or business owner. Why is it that during “The Great Resignation” so many people are still stuck at ground zero when it comes to starting a business? The unfortunate reality is that so many people believe that they're not cut out for it even though they are exactly the kind of person that SHOULD be starting a business. It's easy to look for guidance and support in your peer group but if the people you ask about your business haven't traveled that path in their life the information and feedback they provide may be skewed in the wrong direction. If they haven't developed the skills to overcome adversity they may be leading you down the wrong path. The worst part is that you tend to believe what they tell you because it confirms your own belief that your idea isn't good enough. And we don't want that to be your reality… In this episode we have a conversation with Jewel Fraser about how to overcome adversity and face your challenges head on with authenticity and ambition so you can build your empire! If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting https://linktr.ee/theperspectivepodcast

If your business is suffering from the challenges of a toxic workplace culture it could be coming from many different aspects of your business. If your team is unhappy in their workplace how do you expect them to perform at their best? Regardless of where the toxicity is coming from it's important to foster a positive work environment because it's affecting your bottom line! Growing a business is a simple concept but as many know it can be very complex in its execution. Having your team working together to promote a positive space is crucial if you want to keep your ship afloat. After all, the people you employ or work with spend nearly a third of their life in the environment you've created and if you want to increase their productivity and earn more as a result you should be paying attention to the way you are leading your company culture. Defining exactly where your company culture can stand to make improvements isn't as tough as one might think. It starts with having conversations with the people in the space and asking the right questions. Of course, asking questions also means you need to have the courage to sit through it and actively listen to your team. Having an answer and an excuse isn't going to help you create that positive work environment you're after. In this episode we have a conversation about the best way to have that conversation, ways to identify areas that need improvement, and how it all comes together to help you grow your business so you can build your empire! If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting www.theperspectivepodcast.ca

If you want to learn how to make more money in 2021 you're going to have to start with a paradigm shift. Your thinking is holding you back and you might not even know it. Earning more money from the work you do isn't as hard as you think as long as you're thinking the right things. Most people in this day and age have a scarcity mindset. Meaning they believe there is a lack of resources, opportunity, and wealth to be had. What's even worse is that people that have this thinking also believe that making more money is only reserved for some hypothetical elite group of people. The rich get richer while the poor get poorer. That's where you got it all wrong. The rich think about money differently than the rest of the world and it's time you start seeing things that way too. If you're ready to earn more money this year you can start by shifting the way you see the world from a place of scarcity to a world of abundance! In this episode we have a conversation about aligning your business to serve at the highest level, leveraging your quality to make more money in 2021, and using a mindset shift to make it all happen so you can build your empire! If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com

Sometimes when growing a business we forget about the little things. After all the day to day tasks that come with being a “firefighter” CEO it's easy to be burnt out and put off the important things. If your business is struggling to stay in the black then this is for you! Sales isn't just the guy on the car lot following you around, or the unwanted phone calls right before supper. It's about building relationships with the people your business serves and making sure they're getting everything they need. Now, you and I may know that but does your team understand how important it is to be actively listening to the customer? Many small business owners feel like the solution to most problems is to attract more customers into the business but that's not always the best approach. What if you could increase the value of each customer and continue to serve the ones you have? Your business would increase its revenue allowing you to free up your time and get back to enjoying the little things in life! In this episode we have a conversation about evaluating your staff, increasing your customers' value, and driving your bottom line through the room so you can build your empire! If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com

It seems like the new buzz word these days is personal brand. Everyone is curious about what personal branding is, how to build a meaningful personal brand, and what it means to maintain it in a way that attracts customers for small businesses. The thing is, personal branding isn't a new thing. It's been around for as long as humans have roamed the earth. If you take those two words and simply replace them with one, the picture will be much more clear. REPUTATION. How do you show up in the world? THAT is your personal brand. It's as simple as that. The only thing you need to understand is that a good strong reputation means a solid network, an abundance of opportunity, and business security. But if you behave in a way that is corrosive you will slowly eat away at that reputation limiting your ability to help the people you aim to serve. In this episode we have a conversation about establishing a clear personal brand, how you maintain your reputation, and how that helps you build your empire! If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com

So many people have a passion that they can turn into a business. But where do you start? Simon Sinek would recommend you begin with WHY. We love that philosophy so much that it inspired the very podcast you're about to watch. Building a business in your spare time can seem like a daunting task at first but if you let your passion get behind the wheel your doubts will begin to fade. These two strapping young men were tied up with college, family, friendships and all the other curiosities that took up their limited number of hours in a day but that didn't stop them from pursuing their passion. The business they built for themselves started with a little love for tinkering with health products in their kitchen and blossomed into a full blown production line and an unstoppable brand. In this episode we have a conversation about what it means to let passion drive your actions, the power of supportive and transparent relationships, and evolving with the needs of the tribe to build an empire! To find more from Evan & Shon check out there full product line over at https://www.mandaygrooming.com/ If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com

If you want to learn how to sell you need to understand people. We are always in the business of selling something to someone whether we'd like to admit it or not. When it comes to selling in business though it's important to think of the person you are serving. What is motivating them? And how do you even find that out? Well, it starts with your line of questioning. It's your job to lead someone down the path towards a decision that's going to be beneficial to all parties. You should be aiming for a win-win-win situation. You win because you maximize your opportunity to earn more, they win because they leave feeling heard and appreciated, and your business wins because it gets to grow to serve more people. In this episode we have a conversation about developing an anchor product, building relationships with the people you want to serve, and ascending them through your value ladder so that you can build your empire! If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com Drop a review and let us know what you think about this conversation!

When it comes to Social Media Marketing it's almost like the wild west in a sense. If you truly want to understand Social Media Marketing you must first take into account the value of being social. It starts with creating a space for a good conversation around the things that your business does. As you build on that principle you will attract an audience of people on your various social media accounts who are interested in the solutions you provide. As you continue to serve your audience with content you can sprinkle in a mix of calls to action. Inspire them to learn more about you, solve their problems with your solutions, and eventually become advocates for your brand. In this episode we share a conversation with Michael Amore from Alpha Brand Marketing about how to effectively reach a group of people, build a relationship with them, and when the time comes, inspire them to take advantage of your offers so that you can build your empire! You can find out more about Michael athttps://www.iamalphabrand.com/ If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com Drop a comment and let us know what you think about this conversation!

Standing on the edge looking at what you're about to jump into when you're thinking about starting a business can make even the toughest people a little weak in the stomach. We get it. We've been there, done that, got the T-Shirt, and sold that too! It's not as scary as you think so long as you feel confident in solving a problem you know someone else has. See, the thing is when it comes to business we like to keep it simple. In the day and age when entrepreneurs are the new rockstars wouldn't you think it would be a good idea to pick up a guitar? Or perhaps the business registration paperwork at least? After you hear from our guest on this episode you're going to feel much safer making the leap and starting a business and working for yourself! In this episode we share a conversation with Cam Roberts from Laser Line Painting Ltd. about how to jump off the edge and start a business, how to scale it up, and when branding becomes important so that you can build your empire! You can find out more about Cam at https://www.laserlinepainting.ca/ If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com

It's safe to say that we've all encountered haters on the internet. Maybe you've seen someone get the brunt of a disagreement and it's stopped you from sharing your voice. Or perhaps you've dealt with it yourself and it's made you feel sour about posting things on social media. In any case, it's important to realize that finding people who disagree with you is an opportunity rather than a hindrance. You should be capitalizing on the conversation and using it to garnish more attention so that you can find the people you're meant to serve and grow your business! In this episode we share a conversation with Jennifer Amore from Alpha Brand Marketing Agency about how to handle social media haters, silencing your inner critic, and leveraging attention on social media to build your empire! You can find out more about Jennifer at https://www.iamalphabrand.com/bealpha29828197 If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com

When we start a new venture we get all pumped up and ready to go. The excitement of something new fuels our desire to succeed. But what happens when that excitement wears off and is replaced with exhaustion? How do you balance your work and life to make sure you can sustain that momentum? In this episode we talk about how to find a balance, stay disciplined, and grow successfully without losing your desire to continue building your empire! If you want to get in touch with our guest Tabitha you can find her at www.shreddedphysiquesteam.net If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com Drop a comment and let us know what you think about this conversation!

Sometimes we don't even know that we're hindering our businesses growth because we're too busy getting the work done to notice. Far too often the leadership in a company gets caught in an unintentional paradigm that slows or even stops the business we've built from progressing. In this episode we talk about what paradigms are stopping business growth and what you can do to avoid these nasty problems and continue upwards with your empire! If you're looking to start or grow your business we have a few free resources that can get you on track. Check out how we can help you start or scale up your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com

When it comes to growing your business are you ready to break your own "4 minute mile"? In the age of connection and technology it's WAY easier than you think. But it's also equally as dangerous if you're not properly allocating your resources and spending your money safely. In this episode we talk about how to approach growing a business sustainably using the resources you already have available. Grab some of our free resources and check out how we can help you start and grow your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com

In this episode of The Perspective Business Podcast we talk about why leading with value is so important in the world of modern business. We also share some really amazing and unique experiences that helped shape the entrepreneurs that we have become. What pieces of your life make up the mosaic that is your personal touch when it comes to doing business in this ever changing climate? For free resources and support visit www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com

When one embarks on the journey of becoming an entrepreneur they are often met with many challenges. One of those challenges being, "Am I really worth it?" On this episode we go deep into the impact on one's personal self worth and value, the effects of these challenges on mental health for a business owner, and how to overcome that negative self talk we all encounter. What sorts of things do you do to maintain a healthy work/life balance when you're out there changing the world? For free resources and support visit www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com

Are you one of the 15% of people who filed their taxes this year as "Self Employed"? Don't you think that number should be a little higher? We did... In this episode we talk about Starting A Business and why so few people are confident enough to take the leap. Grab some free resources and check out how we can help you start and grow your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com Drop a comment and let us know what you think!

In this episode we talk about "Modern Business" and how we've evolved to serve each other in new and unique ways. Grab some free resources and check out how we can help you grow your business by visiting www.bdlearning.org or www.seventreemedia.com