Tough Business is a raw, rough, real, small business survival guide. Hosted by John Fosco; serial entrepreneur, Best Selling author, Investor and co-founder and managing partner of Max Effort Muscle and CBD Social. If you are not seeking the truth at any cost, this show is NOT FOR YOU. LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK (potentially offensive content)
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John Fosco & Travis Browne are back on the mic talking about "defensive mistake makers", "flipping your switch", and the potential MMA super fight "Elon vs Zuck" Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are talking about the benefits of "paying people early." They explain how in business if you have to pay someone for their services, it's best to pay them early so you can build a relationship with them and ultimately get more from them and their services provided. They also touch on the current state of the stock market, the long decline its been on, and what the future could hold. Merry Christmas from everyone @ ToughBusiness
John Fosco & Travis Browne are back on the mic! On this episode, Travis shares his thoughts when it comes to the younger generation not wanting to work. John explains how one must start at the bottom to acquire the knowledge and skills to advance. From comparing Travis's ranch to Yellowstone to building a successful team in business, This episode has it all. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are back on the mic together talking about voting and the most recent elections. They give their raw, unedited take on the matter and why they believe what they believe. They end the show on a lighter note recapping the historic UFC 281. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco answers a question from "Radio" regarding the current opportunities in today's economy. John also gives a strong take on what it actually means to "be your own boss" and gives his opinion on layoffs in America. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are talking about how America is heading very fast into a recession and what that means for the small business owner. They share how one can prepare for the challenges that lie ahead to actually benefit when times become tough. John and Travis also share their thoughts about the current real estate market and interest rates. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are talking about how business success is underappreciated when it comes to praise from others. They use sports as a parallel in comparing a great team or player being highly respected and cheered on while the more success one has in a business setting the more enemies and problems one will face. This episode is for anyone who is thinking about starting their own business or currently running a business You must be your own cheerleader! Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are back on the mic talking about creating opportunities. John shares how opportunity was created and seized in his most recent business venture. Travis explains that you must continue to build trust with those that you work will to keep growing. This episode is for anyone that wants to create a life for themselves by doing something that they love. "Get your seat at the table" Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are talking about emotion in business. Travis shares a story regarding an emotional situation straight from his business. John shares a few different strategies to deal with emotion and emotional employees/co-workers. This episode is a deep dive into the mind. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are taking "Tough Business," back to what it is... TOUGH BUSINESS. They explain how in order to be successful you must be selfish with your time and energy as well as be willing to sacrifice at any moment. This episode is truly for individuals who desire success in business.
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are back on the mic talking about the decline in overall customer service, especially in large companies. They explain the necessity of impeccable customer service in small business to increase success. John & Trav also go into depth about real estate and potential concerns with foreign investors. #PickUpThePhone Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are back on the mic going through 6 signs of a strong mindset. They explain how simple yet complex it is to have a strong mindset and good leadership qualities. This episode is for everyone trying to win the battle between their ears. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are back talking about how "passions" in business change over time. They share all the different ventures they founded and explain how one thing leads to the next & how "change" is perfectly okay. Travis also shares his desire to fight in the UFC again. This episode ends with a little Carl Weathersby. SUBSCRIBE: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are talking about the out-of-control "Tipping Culture" that's currently going on in society and how it's negatively affecting businesses. They also share how to think like a customer when releasing a new product or service as well as explain that to effectively communicate, you must talk directly. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are back on the mic talking about the struggles and overall fatigue of business. They share that achieving success is hard and the best just suck it up and move forward. They also touch on the UFC & an American stuck in a Russian prison. This episode will give you a unique perspective on if you want to have your own business. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are back on the mic talking about Elon Musk pulling out of the Twitter deal, our president, navigating business relationships, & small business owner rights. Link to view during the show: https://twitter.com/AndrewPollackFL/status/1546514439347867648?s=20&t=Z6YtVX-PtLPvUf8VXvCxiQ Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are back on the mic together talking about mental burnout, the pain of life & business, employment, Jordan's brand, and a recap of UFC 276. This episode truly has it all. Thank you for the ongoing support! #ToughBusiness
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco is sharing how to run a business during an economic recession. He shares things he learned from the 2008 crash and how they can be applied to what we are experiencing now. He also talks about the crypto markets and explains how he is taking advantage of its current price. This episode is for anyone who's running a business in 2022. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco shares how to survive and thrive during the uncertain times we live in. He gives some must DO's & DONT's for the business owner, offers his take on the stock market, and comments on some gender issues that our society is currently dealing with. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco is diving in on Amazon's 20-for-1 stock split, Johnny Depp's recent victory in court, & Elon Musk's demand for his employees to be in the office working. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are talking about leadership and how to efficiently lead a team to success. They share how emotion can't be a part of the equation if you want to gain respect. John & Travis both give direct insight into how they deal with emotion and how they remove it when it comes to business. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco & Travis Browne are back together on the mic. John starts the ep. sharing a Netflix show about Kayne and his unwavering confidence telling everyone that he was the best and then working relentlessly to live up to it. They both give their take on why its so valuable and how to be confident in business. They segway into talking about mental health and how to deal with “wealthy customers”. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco & Travis Browne are breaking down the UFC 274 fight card, talking everything from Chandlers epic KO to Rose losing her belt to Charles Oliveira's impressive win over Gaethje. They segway to business sharing Steve Jobs's view on storytelling and how the greatest businesses are the best at telling their story. This episode ends with talk about what's happening in the stock market and what's to come. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are joined by a special guest "Couzzin Claude"! They give their opinions on the recent purchase of Twitter by Elon Musk, talk about the best form of marketing for small businesses, and end the show by explaining how big business funds political parties. Subscribe: Tough Business HOWZITT!!
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco & Travis Browne are opening up the show giving their take on Mike Tyson's altercation on an airplane where a drunk guy was harassing him and Mike handled his business. They dive deep into the business of Netflix and give their thoughts on how when you cater to a small percentage group of people, you pay the price financially. This episode contains many lessons that can be applied to any business no matter the size. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco & Travis Browne are breaking down the boundaries that must be set when it comes to working with others to ensure everyone's goals are aligned and no one is being taken advantage of. They both give a funny live reaction to a real MSNBC clip and explain the business numbers when it comes to Twitter & Facebook. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco & Travis Browne are explaining business as the game that it is and the set of unwritten rules that follow. They talk about the good, the bad, & the ugly and explain that your response to things that happen dictate success. They also break down a 2008 Amazon shareholder letter and comment on the rising UFC star Khamzat Chimaev. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco & Travis Browne are commenting on Elon Musk's recent purchase of twitter to become the largest shareholder in the company. They both give their opinion on what it means for free speech moving forward. Travis shares insight into his own business on how he is communicated with customers. John shares a valuable take on giving your business what it needs and in doing so being able to recognize its strengths and weaknesses. This show will help any small business! Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco & Travis Browne give their opinion on the Masvidal/Covington fight that took place outside of the cage. They both share their thoughts and give their best on the awful Cain Velasquez situation. #FreeCain !! For the main topic, they break down a recent MSNBC article titled: “Pandemic fitness trends have gone extreme — White supremacists' latest scheme to valorize violence and hyper-masculinity has gone digital.” & YES it's a real article! The show ends with John sharing his new investment “Panini Prism UFC Trading Cards.” Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco & Travis Browne are explaining the number one reason businesses fail. HINT: Money- They share how all successful businesses require a great sales system as a backbone for growth and survival. Travis shares deep insight into the big capital investment he's providing for his business. John shares a take on real estate investing and flipping houses to produce income. At the end of the show, they comment on our world leaders. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE: Tough Business
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco & Travis Browne are back on the mic. They share opinions on how the Russian/Ukraine war can end immediately and how the media only wants to push certain narratives. They dive deep into a Simon Sinek clip on “Performance vs Trustworthiness” and share how as a leader, sacrificing can create a winning team. At the end of the show, they leave you with a tip that will change the way you look at your phone.. literally! Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are covering topics on just about everything! With a new show format, John talks about his new business venture & his recent engagement. Travis gives his opinion and shares how he and his wife operate. In addition, they hit on China, Inflation, & Real estate. See you Monday! Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco & Travis Browne are talking about what makes a great leader. They share how when managing people you must adapt to their quirks to get the best output from them. John explains how you must lower expectations when dealing with people to keep yourself level-headed. This episode is for the business owner, manager, and anyone who works with other people. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco is breaking down how private business is playing such a huge part in the Russia/Ukraine War. He talks about Starlink, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Crypto, banking & social media platforms being used as a weapon for good. This episode was recorded on 3/1/22 at @11 am for reference as this situation is ever-changing. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are talking about the Russian invasion of Ukraine that just took place. They give their thoughts and opinions on the situation as well as how it's being handled by our leaders. They also share how this will affect business in the united states. Subscribe #ToughBusiness
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are breaking down what Marcus Cicero from the roman empire wrote in 43BC in regards to societal hierarchy. This show will encourage deep thought on the similarities between social classes 2000 years ago and today. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco & Travis Browne are talking about everything from the super bowl to hard business. Travis shares how he is teaching his kids the value of investing. John is talking about discouragement in business and how it is better to grow out of something vs growing into something regarding business and in life. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this MMA Edition of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are weighing in on the upcoming UFC 271 Adesanya Vs Whittaker fight card. They also get into debate regarding how often Khamzat Chimaev should be fighting. Travis shares insight on a potiental super-fight between Jon Jones & Stipe Miocic. Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are talking about the first amendment & freedom of speech. They share how speech must be universal and that you can silence one group & not the other just because you disagree with what they have to say. This episode is "strong" to say the least. Enjoy!! Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne are talking about the first amendment & freedom of speech. They share how speech must be universal and that you can silence one group & not the other just because you disagree with what they have to say. This episode is "strong" to say the least. Enjoy! Subscribe: Tough Business
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On this episode of “Tough Business,” John Fosco & Travis Browne are talking about the importance of having commitment over being qualified to do something. They share how every great entrepreneur was technically not "qualified" to do what they did but they somehow did it. John shares a story regarding his first retail business & Travis shares his first fight story. Through these stories, it is apparent that neither was qualified when they started but they fully committed and ended up achieving great things. Subscribe: Tough Business
JOHN & TRAV ARE BACK! On this episode of "Tough Business," they are talking about Carharrt, covid, respect, & personal freedoms. They hit home how it is 100% okay to disagree with someone and still respect them to the fullest. (Something that is non-existent in today's world). This conversation will encourage you to think for yourself wholeheartedly! Subscribe: Tough Business
On this episode of "Tough Business," John Fosco & Travis Browne start the show debating the greatness of Michael Jordan and if he would still be as dominant if he was playing in today's NBA. They segway into talking about "delegation" when it comes to business and explain how to pass off tasks to employees to maximize growth. John & Trav also give their take on how to remove emotion when someone disagrees with you. Subscribe: Tough Business
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