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In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Damon Sununtnasuk, a supplement brand owner. They discuss Damon's business growth and the strategy audit session that helped shift his mindset. Damon shares his experience with funding challenges and the transition from a day job to managing his brand full-time. They explore the risks of relying on Amazon and the benefits of diversifying sales channels, including success with TikTok Shop and influencer partnerships. Damon recommends the book "Finish Big" for entrepreneurs considering their exit strategy and praises the logistics company Mothership for inventory management. He also admires Chris McCabe, an expert in resolving Amazon-related issues. The episode provides insights into strategic thinking, platform utilization, and partnership building in e-commerce.> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Damon Sununtnasuk's journey in growing his supplement brandChallenges and opportunities in the e-commerce space, particularly in the supplement industryImportance of clarity in business goals and mindset shiftsRisk of over-reliance on Amazon as a source of revenueLeveraging TikTok as a marketplace and diversifying channel strategiesVisualization tool called the taxonomy of valuation for businessSuccess of leveraging TikTok Shop and working with influencers and affiliatesStrategic thinking and building meaningful partnerships in e-commerceBook recommendation "Finish Big" by Bill BurlinghamProductivity tool "Mothership" for moving inventory and palletsIn this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Damon Sununtnasuk, a supplement brand owner. They discuss Damon's business growth and the strategy audit session that helped shift his mindset. Damon shares his experience with funding challenges and the transition from a day job to managing his brand full-time. They explore the risks of relying on Amazon and the benefits of diversifying sales channels, including success with TikTok Shop and influencer partnerships. Damon recommends the book "Finish Big" for entrepreneurs considering their exit strategy and praises the logistics company Mothership for inventory management. He also admires Chris McCabe, an expert in resolving Amazon-related issues. The episode provides insights into strategic thinking, platform utilization, and partnership building in e-commerce.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Action Item #1: Diversify Revenue Streams: Take a critical look at your business's revenue sources and consider diversifying beyond platforms like Amazon. Explore emerging channels like TikTok Shop and prioritize partnerships that align with your brand's values and mission.Action Item #2: Strategic Clarity and Mindset: Clearly define your business goals and regularly assess the current state of your operations. Adopt a mindset focused on strategic clarity and operational efficiency, emphasizing areas with the highest impact on your business's value drivers. Action Item #3: Prepare for Exit: Incorporate exit planning into your business strategy from the outset, regardless of whether you envision a near-term or long-term exit. Familiarize yourself with resources like "Finish Big" by Bo Burlingham, which emphasizes the importance of preparing for a successful transition. Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comSmall Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, by Bo Burlingham The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape The 9-5, Live Anywhere And Join The New Rich By Timothy FerrissSpecial Mention(s):Adam “Heist” Runquist on LinkedInKevin King on LinkedInMichael E. Gerber on LinkedInRelated Episode(s):“Cracking the Amazon Code: Learn From Adam Heist's Brand Scaling Secrets” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast“Kevin King's Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast“Unlocking Entrepreneurial Greatness | Insider Secrets With E-myth Author Michael Gerber” on the eComm Breakthrough PodcastEpisode SponsorThis episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If you've hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at josh@ecommbreakthrough.com and in your subject line say “strategy audit” for the chance to win a $10,000 comprehensive business strategy audit at no cost!Transcript AreaJosh (00:00:00) - Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast. I'm your host, Jos...

This week on The Melting Pot, we dive into the depths of business value, purpose, and profitability with none other than the inquisitive and insightful Bo Burlingham. As a journalist and the author of excellent books including Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top, and Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, Bo is no stranger to the keys to long-lasting business success.In this episode, Bo imparts wisdom gleaned from 40 years in business, shedding light on dynamic business models and discussing the principles vital for business resilience. He talks about protecting gross margins, the perils of debt, and the agility needed to adapt to industry changes.Bo also introduces us to the world of "evergreen companies" – organisations rejecting the short-termism of outside funding in favour of purpose-driven, employee-focused, and steady internal growth.This episode is a treasure trove of business acumen, discussing the qualities that make a company not just big, but genuinely great—impacting communities, forming personal connections with customers, and employing unique organisational strategies.Download and listen today! On today's podcast: Evergreen companies and what they have in commonWhat makes a great businessSmall Giants: what makes them successful and how can they failThe Great Game Of Business: key takeaways Follow Bo: WebsiteLinkedInSmall GiantsFinish BigRecommended reading:No Man's LandThe Great Game of Business

Eric Rieger is the founder and CEO of WEBIT Services - www.webitservices.com. - an IT strategy, service, and support company serving companies in and around Chicago. WBIT became an ESOP in 2022, and was a 2 time Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner for ethics in 2019 and 2023.We talked about the Small Giants Community - www.smallgiants.org. Learn about their work and their Small Giants Summit to be held May 2024 in Detroit on their website. Eric and I will be there!Books mentioned are Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham, and Learning to LOVE MIDLIFE: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets BETTER with AGE by Chip Conley. Also mentioned was donothing:The most rewarding leadership challenge you'll ever take by Ron Dube'You can find Eric Rieger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericrieger/You can reach me, Marty Wolff here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martywolffceo/ or 570 815 1626 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the difference between companies that last for decades… and those that wither away after only a couple of years? That's been one of the biggest questions in business for generations. And our latest guest has some of the answers.    Brad Giles has more than 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, strategic planner, and leadership coach. Brad is the author of “Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the point where they are effective, faster” and “Made to Thrive: The Five Roles to Evolve Beyond Your Leadership Comfort Zone,” a prescriptive guide on how to become a great leader. Each week, Brad co-hosts The Growth Whisperers podcast and writes a weekly newsletter, both of which discuss how to build enduring great companies. He's also the founder of the strategic planning and coaching consultancy Evolution Partners.   Listen to the full conversation for more on how to turn goals from garbage into effective strategies, financial principles every organization should follow no matter their size, why it's so important to actually define a CEO's job description, and a lot more.   Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn:    What Brad's company does, plus the biggest surprises that his clients experience after beginning to work with him Why Brad thinks “goals are garbage” — and how to strategize your future more effectively  The money and liquidity principles that Brad encourages companies to follow, and how those help them weather external storms Why a strong leadership team and a democratization of the decision-making process can help establish better financial planning habits within a business More about how Brad's background and how he got into business consulting The hole in the book market that Brad saw, and how his latest book plugged that gap How to define a CEO's actual role — and then how to measure success within that role How Brad helps CEOs and leaders define better KPIs in order to measure success within their organizations  Why flexibility is so important when it comes to determining your organization's KPIs (and the balance to strike between lagging and leading indicators)  The one metric Brad uses to measure success within his business  The importance of gut feel for Brad when it comes to measuring how successful he is in his personal life Brad's book recommendations that go beyond the classic business books in the typical canon    Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Evolution Partners website Brad Giles on LinkedIn The Growth Whisperers Podcast “Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the point where they are effective, faster” by Brad Giles “Made to Thrive: The Five Roles to Evolve Beyond Your Leadership Comfort Zone” by Brad Giles “Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big” by Bo Burlingham “Ego Is the Enemy” by Ryan Holiday Buy a copy of “Lost at CEO: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Strategy” by Carl J. Cox  40 Strategy Contact 40 Strategy Carl J. Cox on LinkedIn  

What if you could shape the future of your business exactly as you desire? Imagine having clarity on what you truly want from your business and envisioning its trajectory even after you leave. Would you choose to maintain it as a thriving financial asset, allowing you to bask in the sun at the beach while escaping the daily grind? Or perhaps you adore the day-to-day operations but crave the freedom of being financially secure. If you find yourself unsure about how to navigate forward or explore the exit options available to you, then this podcast episode is an absolute must-listen. Your future awaits, and the only thing missing is your decision on what that future looks like. Every business owner has their own hopes and dreams of the future, which is why Ryan Tansom, founder of Arkona, built his company. He helps business owners “Get clear on what they want their leadership role to be, and how they want it to evolve on the way toward your target equity valuation.” Once that is nailed down, business owners can “Clarify a target equity valuation they want at a point in the future as well as the income they want along the way.” When Ryan is involved in the Intentional Growth plan, it will “Save money and reduce conflict with any stakeholders (partners, investors, family members) by getting alignment on your long-term goals.” So why wait, let's start planning your future.  Your future awaits, and the power to shape it lies within your hands. As a business owner, you hold unique hopes and dreams for what lies ahead. Understanding this, Ryan Tansom, the visionary founder of Arkona, established his company to guide entrepreneurs like you. His mission is to empower business owners to gain clarity on their desired leadership roles and envision the evolution toward their target equity valuation. By working with Ryan and embracing the Intentional Growth plan, you can embark on a transformative journey. First, you will define the precise nature of your leadership role and chart its evolution in alignment with your objectives. Simultaneously, you will determine a target equity valuation for the future, as well as the income milestones you wish to achieve along the way. This strategic clarity not only paves the path to your desired financial outcomes but also serves as a catalyst for savings and minimizes conflicts with critical stakeholders such as partners, investors, and family members. Through the Intentional Growth Framework, you can forge alignment on your long-term goals, fostering a harmonious and prosperous business ecosystem. Why wait any longer? The time has come to embark on this transformative journey and shape the future you envision for your business. Let's scale up on knowledge today and start planning the extraordinary future that awaits you.   Timestamps Trace Blackmore shares 10% off the CWT Prep Course with you. Visit scalinguph2o.com/cwtprep  and use code "CWT10" at checkout  [1:00] Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals [5:00] Periodic Water Table With James McDonald [8:40] Interview with Ryan Tansom, the visionary founder of Arkona [11:00]  Lightning Round Questions [49:00]    Quotes “Intentional Growth: Purposeful action toward a clearly identified outcome.” - Ryan Tansom “When you own your own business, there is no Plan B, it's all on you.” - Ryan Tansom “Think about your company as an asset: monetize when and how we want without sacrificing what's important to us.” - Ryan Tansom “It is possible to engineer the outcome that you want as long as your expectations and reality around time, capital, and energy are aligned with your goal.” - Ryan Tansom “What is your existing goal: What do you want from the business and why come up with a target equity valuation you want at a point in time? What do you want your leadership role to evolve to on the way to your exit?”  - Ryan Tansom   Connect with Ryan Tansom Phone: 612.720.6530 Email: ryan.tansom@arkona.io Website: arkona.io Podcast: arkona.io/podcasts   LinkedIn: in/ryan-tansom-4a440710/ company/cfoadvantage/ Facebook: @ryan.tansom Twitter: @RyanTansom Read or Download Ryan Tansom's Press Release HERE   Links Mentioned Intentional Growth™ Boot Camp Inc. Magazine The Hang The Rising Tide Mastermind Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses Submit a Show Idea   2023 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE or using the dropdown menu.   Books Mentioned Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top by Bo Burlingham  Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham  Start a Successful Business (Inc. Magazine): Expert Advice to Take Your Startup from Idea to Empire by Colleen DeBaise  Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game by Walker Deibel  The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel  Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker  Magicians of the Gods: The Forgotten Wisdom of Earth's Lost Civilization by Graham Hancock Thinking Fast And Slow by Daniel Kahneman The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni    Podcasts Mentioned Arkona Podcast The Founder Huberman Lab   Periodic Water Table With James McDonald Sulfuric Acid: What are all its uses in industrial water treatment, for both water treatment and testing?  What is its chemical formula and molecular weight?  When used for pH control in cooling towers, what is the feed ratio of sulfuric acid to alkalinity?  What can happen when sulfuric acid is overfed?  How does the density of sulfuric acid compare to water?  What concentrations of sulfuric acid are used in water treatment?  When combining acid and water, which should be added to which?  Should acid be added to water or vice versa?  What are the consequences if you get this wrong?  Can feeding sulfuric acid actually cause scale formation?  What alternative acids are available?  Can bacteria produce sulfuric acid?  

Do your employees know how to succeed in their current roles?Brad Giles is the owner of Evolution partners, a strategic planning, professional training & coaching consultancy, and the best-selling author of Made to Thrive and Onboarded: How to Bring New Hires to the Point Where they are Effective, Faster.Brad Giles shares how there is a binary fallacy where we indoctrinate teams into low expectations, believing that one day, they will realize for themselves whether they are a good fit for the company or not. When in truth, direct managers can validate this during the first 90 days by creating clarity for the new hires on how they can succeed in their roles. After 90 days, new hires may be assessed by the manager based on three areas - manager's expectations, cultural expectations and technical and process expectations. Download this episode to discover how you can effectively cause your new hires to succeed through onboarding. References:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles/Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham Website: https://evolutionpartners.com.au/Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organization here. https://linktr.ee/mickspiersYou can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XV

Everyone has a writer inside them. Everyone has stories inside them. They have to find a way to unravel it. In this week's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast, we are joined by Ben Putano, founder of Damn Gravity Media, and author of the book, Great Founders Write:  Principles for Clear Thinking, Confident Thinking and Startup Success.  Throughout the conversation, we cover Ben's journey to becoming an author, writing with a purpose, the ABC123 copywriting framework, writing with empathy, the power of persuasion, and more. ResourcesConnect with BenLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ben-putano/ Twitter - twitter.com/BenjaminPutano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benputanoWebsite - damngravity.com/books/greatfounderswrite Book by Ben – Great Founders Write: Principles for Clear Thinking, Confident Writing, and Startup Successgoodreads.com/book/show/63829773-great-founders-write Books mentioned in Podcast - Book by Suneel Gupta – Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on Yougoodreads.com/en/book/show/53915346-backable Book by Jay A. Conger – The Necessary Art of Persuasiongoodreads.com/book/show/3827770-the-necessary-art-of-persuasion Book by Timothy Ferriss – The 4-Hour Workweek goodreads.com/book/show/368593.The_4_Hour_Workweek?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19 Book by James Clear – Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Onesgoodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=7voPjNJeyI&rank=1 Book by Ryan Holiday -The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumphgoodreads.com/book/show/18668059-the-obstacle-is-the-way Book by David EpsteinRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized Worldgoodreads.com/book/show/41795733-range? Book by Bo Burlingham - Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Biggoodreads.com/book/show/100467.Small_Giants? Book by Arlan Hamilton – It's About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantagegoodreads.com/book/show/49646727-it-s-about-damn-time? 

Joining me this week, in an episode pulled from The Vault, is the five-time author, Bo Burlingham. Bo is best known for his book Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big which was published in 2005 and was a finalist for the Financial Times Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award.He went on to build a career in journalism where he joined Inc. Magazine. He was there as the publication started covering companies that were new and curious at the time. Companies like Apple and Microsoft led by these strange, brilliant founders Steve Jobs and Bill Gates and Bo cut his teeth interviewing them and writing about them for the magazine. His writing has spawned communities and his life has spanned 50 years of marriage which has spawned two children and four grandchildren. This was a fascinating conversation with someone who had a first-row seat to the birth of the new economy in the United States. Please enjoy!

In the spirit of “truth while it's fresh,” one of my core values for this podcast, today I'm sharing a truth that has been on a low simmer for two years but that I've never quite shared publicly. I'm taking you behind the scenes of my explorations around potentially selling the Pivot side of my business—and why I chose not to (for now, unless you know of any $5 million to 10 million buyers around! ;)

Erwähnungen und Ressourcen: Managing transistions - Making Sense of Life's Changes & Making the Most of the Change, The Ultimate Guide in coping with changes in life and work essential for Self help and personal development von Kenneth Parker [Buch] Mindful Productivity Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big von Bo Burlingham [Buch] Derek Sivers: Hell Yeah or No Über folgende Themen sprechen wir: Was macht Julius Bachmann? Wie ist er dazu gekommen? Wie denkt Julis über seine Arbeit nach? Wie könenn wir mehr Erführung und Menschlickeit in unser Leben bringen – und gleichzeitig etwas aufbauen? Wie nutzen wir unsere Zeit richtig? Was kostet es, eine Organisation aufzubauen? Was ist genug? Und wie finden wir unser genug? Wie können wir gut entscheiden, was wir tun und was wir nicht tun sollten? Gast dieser Folge: Julius BachmannJulius Bachmann (31) ist Executive Coach für VC-finanzierte Gründer. Er arbeitet mit europäischen Unternehmern ganzheitlich an deren persönlichem Wachstum und geschäftlichen Herausforderungen.Er hat es sich zur Mission gemacht, die Zukunft der Startup & VC Szene menschlicher zu gestalten, indem er eine robustere Unterstützungsstruktur für Unternehmer aufbaut. Neben seiner Rolle als Coach ist Julius Mitgründer von Journey: eine App, die Menschen hilft, ein erfüllteres Leben zu führen.www.juliusbachmann.comgetjourney.coach

Could you sell your business? Would you even want to once it's optmized enough to make selling an option? Today I'm discussing the practical and emotional considerations of selling an online business with my longtime friendtor, Alexis Grant.  More about Lexi:  Alexis is the founder and CEO of They Got Acquired, a media company telling the stories of “small” acquisitions. She has sold two companies herself—a digital marketing agency to The Penny Hoarder as a full acqui-hire, and The Write Life to a third party. She lives with her husband and two young kids in Harpers Ferry, WV.

Paul Ace is the CEO of Amplify C-Com. He helps 7 figure high ticket course creators break through their glass ceiling to generate an extra six/seven figures+ in new revenue using conversational commerce. Mentioned in This Episode StrengthsFinder 2.0 Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big Amplify C-Com Road Less Stupid What you will learn: Paul's story (2:03) What is conversational commerce? (6:35) Determining lifetime customer value The recipe to conversational commerce Conducting customer surveys (13:44) Optimizing the back-end The tools to use (18:21) Traffic generation platforms The future of conversational commerce (21:45) Amplify C-Com's marketing strategy (25:28) Get in touch with Paul (28:28) Paul Mentality - Quotes From the Show “If I was having a conversation with someone, how would I write” “What's the most profitable path?” “If they haven't bought, find out WHY” “Don't just look at the buyers; look at the highest value buyers” “We win when they win”

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay talks to author Bo Burlingham about what it takes to be a company that that has chosen to be great over big. We look at the principles of the highly successful companies that Bo researched, the communities they serve and the relationships and stories that define them.Bo Burlingham has been writing about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship for 40 years, mostly for Inc. magazine, where he served as executive editor and then editor at large. Along the way, he has authored five books, the most recent being Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top.  On this episode we dive into Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, which was a finalist for the Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year award. That book inspired the Small Giants Community, which he co-founded with Paul Spiegelman. He has written three other books with co-authors, including two with Jack Stack, CEO of Springfield Holdings Corp. and the pioneer of open-book management—The Great Game of Business and A Stake in the Outcome— and one with serial entrepreneur Norm Brodsky entitled Street Smarts.Remarkable Quotes"This is all about love right?! You have to love the community and the community has to know that you love the community.” "If the employees don't have the same passion for the company as the founder and owner, the experience they are going to have with the customer is not going to be the same” "A company need to have viable gross margins and protect those gross margins. It can't just reduce its prices.”Relevant References ‘Small Giants: Companies that Choose to be Great Instead of Big' by Bo Burlingham [2005] 'Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top' by Bo Burlingham [2014] 'The Great Game of Business: The Only Sensible Way to Run a Company' by Bo Burlingham and Jack Stack [1992]Connect with BoLearn about Bo's books and business Reach out via LinkedIn  Bo also kindly gives his email address in this episode.

A new year knocks on our doors but our business goal remains the same. Now, what about our game plan?   Today, I welcome Sean Rosensteel back to the podcast to chat about how to kick some ass in 2022 and really drive growth in your business.    Sean and I each share three ideas or areas that we're focused on as keys for success in 2022 each of which we discuss in detail.    We share some strong opinions and differing ideas at times but are mostly aligned on what will and will not work this year.    This conversation went so great that we felt we had to do a Part 2 and I am sure you will feel the same way so tune in now! We'll talk about: 1. Introduction [00:00] 2. The one thing our owners should be focused on for a great 2022 [2:21] 3. Crushing the new year by throwing out conventional wisdom [9:40] a. The amazing benefit of hiring contractors [12:21] 4. The #2 in Brett and Sean's 2022 Priority List [20:02] 5. Knowing what works best for your unique situation [26:18] 6. How stepping back to look into what you've already got can benefit you [31:10] Part 2 7. The “Who Not How” Concept [36:26] 8. Fine-tuning the messaging of your company [41:23] a. Sticking with the controlling idea of your company [48:34] 9. Getting a website that does its job with cost-effectivity [52:33] a. WordPress vs. Squarespace [54:04] b. It's all about lead generation and conversion [1:00:14] 10. Providing great customer experience in 2022 [1:07:23] a. Your process vs. what's right for your customers [1:14:00] 11. A couple of parting wisdom to live by for 2022 [1:15:27] Resource Links: Brett Trainor Website (https://bretttrainor.com/) Download Startup to Scaleup: A 4-Part Framework to Grow Your B2B Business to $10 Million (https://bretttrainor.com/resources/) Get a copy of Sean Rosensteel's book, “The School of Intentional Living” (https://www.seanrosensteel.com/) Tune in to B2B Zero to Ten Episode 129 with Sean Rosensteel: (https://bretttrainor.com/2021/11/17/podcast-ep-129-5-ways-digital-marketers-rip-off-business-owners-and-what-to-do-about-it-with-sean-rosensteel/)   Tune in to B2B Zero to Ten Episode 122 with Sean Rosensteel: (https://bretttrainor.com/2021/09/29/podcast-ep-122-the-roi-of-building-hassle-free-websites-for-your-zero-to-ten-journey-with-sean-rosensteel/) Tune in to B2B Zero to Ten Episode 65 with Sean Rosensteel: (https://bretttrainor.com/2020/08/25/schools-in-session-intentional-living-is-the-key-to-real-success-with-author-sean-rosensteel/) Have a copy of Gino Wickman's Traction: Get a Grip On Your Business (https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837) Have a copy of Bo Burlingham's Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big (https://www.amazon.com/Small-Giants-Companies-Instead-10th-Anniversary/dp/014310960X) Have a copy of Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy's Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork (https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork/dp/B08KYKR23H) Have a copy of Donald Miller's Building a Story Brand (https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329) About Our Guest: Sean Rosensteel is the owner of Savvy Pro Web, a company helping business owners build hassle-free websites that generate a steady flow of qualified leads. Sean is also the founder of The Intentional Living Academy and the author of “The School of Intentional Living”, a book that provides insightful tips on achieving goals in the most efficient way.  Connect with Sean Rosensteel: Website: https://www.seanrosensteel.com/     https://www.savvyproweb.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanrosensteel/ Connect with me and learn more about growing your business: Email: BT@BrettTrainor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretttrainor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCySoKsETeKxu-Fnf2VfE7Gg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainorBrett Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brett_Trainor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretttrainor/ If you liked this episode, please don't forget to tune in, subscribe, and share this podcast.

Judy Brower Fancher knows how to find killer deals before anyone else. From staying on top of market trends, to being a wanted repeat-investor, Judy has developed a strategy for getting exclusive access to competitive deals. In this episode, Judy breaks down her methods into four parts so that you can find better deals first as a passive investor. Judy Brower Fancher Real Estate Background Founder of Brower, Miller & Cole, a private research firm. Portfolio: 20 senior living multifamily, one industrial, one self-storage, 2 multifamily Based in: Newport Beach, California Say hi to her at: www.linkedin.com/in/judithbrower Best Ever Book: Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss

Andrea Lopez-Schlapia is the founder and CEO of IronstoneHQ, an organization that helps financial advisory professionals design, develop, and sustain their businesses. After rising through the ranks of several global investment firms such as Dreyfus, Prudential, and Deutsche Bank, Andrea founded IronstoneHQ in 2008 to help financial advisors. She is the creator of IronstoneHQ's Fundamental 4 scorecard and blueprint, a system she designed to help financial advisors grow purposefully, operate more efficiently, and continue their business's legacy. Andrea joins me today to discuss the Fundamental 4 blueprint and how organizations can leverage it for exponential growth. She explains why businesses should cast a vision through strategic planning and outlines how leaders can put those plans into action through business development. She underscores why it's important to systematize and standardize a company's systems and processes. Andrea also highlights why it's critical to cultivate the human element of an organization and shares some of her strategies for developing company culture.   “Cast a wide net at the beginning of your career. Explore what you like—what becomes your sweet spot is your growth.” - Andrea Schlapia   This week on The Model FA Podcast: Andrea's background and the catalyst behind IronstoneHQ The leap from being a great financial advisor to becoming a great business owner What the Fundamental 4 blueprint is and how it was created How often the Fundamental 4 should be implemented in an organization How to fall in love with your business again Being strategic and protecting your energy by working with people who give you energy The 10:3:1:Q method for casting your company's vision The importance of having a clear vision for your business and writing it down on paper Picking and refining a niche and what it means to be a small giant How to pick a niche when starting out How to quickly build up trust with clients Operational effectiveness and the power of consistency Segmentation and why it's important to document your business's services and operations The psychology of selling The human element of culture-building and strategies for improving culture What development days are and why you should implement them monthly   Resources Mentioned: Book: Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham Book: The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande Book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman   Our Favorite Quotes: “When you build a community, you start educating people on what you do. Then it becomes an automatic referral-generating machine.” - Andrea Schlapia “Trust isn't something that just takes time; it's based on the accumulation of experiences.” - David DeCelle “Serving your clients better starts with serving yourself and your people.” - David DeCelle   Connect with Andrea Schlapia: IronstoneHQ The Fundamental 4 IronstoneHQ on LinkedIn IronstoneHQ on Instagram IronstoneHQ on Facebook IronstoneHQ on Twitter IronstoneHQ on YouTube Andrea Schlapia on LinkedIn   About the Model FA Podcast The Model FA podcast is a show for fiduciary financial advisors. In each episode, our host David DeCelle sits down with industry experts, strategic thinkers, and advisors to explore what it takes  to build a successful practice — and have an abundant life in the process. We believe in continuous learning, tactical advice, and strategies that work — no “gotchas” or BS. Join us to hear stories from successful financial advisors, get actionable ideas from experts, and re-discover your drive to build the practice of your dreams.    Did you like this conversation? Then leave us a rating and a review in whatever podcast player you use. We would love your feedback, and your ratings help us reach more advisors with ideas for growing their practices, attracting great clients, and achieving a better quality of life. While you are there, feel free to share your ideas about future podcast guests or topics you'd love to see covered.    Our Team: President of Model FA, David DeCelle   If you like this podcast, you will love our community! Join the Model FA Community on Facebook to connect with like-minded advisors and share the day-to-day challenges and wins of running a growing financial services firm.

Learn the top keys to success in a new business! Episode Notes: Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big (amazon.com) Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (amazon.com) For more information visit jimromanonline.com and check out Jim on Facebook @JimRomanspeaker or via email questions@askjimroman.com

Bo Burlingham | Small Giants | Book review by Lisa Woodruff | Organize 365 On Mondays, I will be posting a podcast recording of previously recorded book reviews. These are books that have impacted me that I want to share with you. In July, I will review books that discuss the nuts and bolts of building a business. I also share some of the mentors I have chosen as I grow my own small business. Some of the books are from other business founders.   This week, I am reviewing Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham. This is my favorite business book from 2019. I started Organize 365 in 2012, and I was looking for information for building a small business that was independent and would not be sold out to a bigger company. Small Giants perfectly addressed the kind of business I was focusing on growing and helped me to set my own principles about how I would run Organize 365. I share some of those in the video. I had models for this style of a Small Giant business in my own life and I share how these have shaped my vision for Organize 365. You can also watch this as a video review on YouTube.  Follow me on Goodreads! If you are interested in trying Audible for audiobooks, you can get a free trial with my affiliate link.

On today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Bo Burlingham, contributing writer for Forbes and author of five books, about Small Giants, how these companies have performed during the pandemic and what we can learn from their philosophy. Bo has been writing about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship for 38 years, mostly for Inc. magazine, where he served as executive editor and then editor at large. He is currently a contributing writer for Forbes. Along the way, he has authored five books, the most recent being Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. He previously authored Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, which was a finalist for the Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year award. That book inspired the Small Giants Community, which he cofounded with Paul Spiegelman. He has written three other books with coauthors, including two with Jack Stack, CEO of Springfield Holdings Corp. and the pioneer of open-book management—The Great Game of Business and A Stake in the Outcome— and one with serial entrepreneur Norm Brodsky entitled Street Smarts. Recorded 01/25/2021.

Welcome to 2021, BA Fam.To say the least, we are still reeling from the attack on our nation's capitol last (and DEMOCRACY ... and REALITY?) last week —OK, let's be real here the entire last four years. It was tough to find the words for this, y'all, but we are here to vent (a lot) with you and try to unpack what this means for the year to come.We're doing the best we can to take care of ourselves and each other, and sometimes that's all we can do. But most importantly, Brown Ambition is back in business for 2021, talking about self-care, career, personal finance, and empowerment. We got some great questions this week:28:53 - Can you really take online surveys as a side hustle?32:52 - What's the key to finding good virtual assistants for your business?Don't forget to check out the Brown Ambition merch store to get yourself some swag, and we'll see you all next week!Check the links below for more:Our song of the show: The Earth is GhettoWhat's on Tiffany's bookshelf this year:Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of BigContagious: Why Things Catch onThe Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's MindThe Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things DoneLead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real ChangeVagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the new year, same as the old year! Just kidding. But its been a ride these past two weeks. We're surviving though. We're doing the best we can to take care of ourselves and each other, and sometimes that's all we can do. Brown Ambition is back in business for 2021, talking about self care, career, personal finance, and empowerment. We got some great questions this week: 28:53 - Tiffany mentioned taking surveys as a side hustle, did she ever have privacy concerns when doing online surveys? 32:52 - I'm looking for help hiring a VA and working with brand ambassadors/influencers. How do you onboard your team? Did you have them sign an NDA and a contract? How do you pay them? Don't forget to check out the Brown Ambition merch store to get yourself some swag, and we'll see you all next week! Check the links below for more: The Earth is Ghetto Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big Contagious: Why Things Catch on The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Bo Burlingham, author of the Small Giants book among many others, former executive editor of Inc. Magazine, a Forbes contributor, and co-founder of the Small Giants Community. When Bo Burlingham published Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, he didn't know he was starting a movement. In the years since, entrepreneurs around the world and from across industries have picked up the Small Giants book and had a lightbulb moment. Even more, these entrepreneurs felt a sense of relief in discovering that there were other leaders out there who also believed in a different way of doing business: putting people and purpose before profits. Not long after, the Small Giants Community formed to bring these leaders together to learn and grow with purpose. Those involved with the Small Giants Community today are familiar with Bo's writing and the inspiring ideas he explores in his books, but what you might not know is Bo's storied journey into business journalism. Bo has always had a spirit of curiosity, and in college, he was drawn into many of the radical movements of the 1960s and 1970s. But his counterculture ideals didn't last forever — eventually, Bo wound up working at Fidelity Investments, before moving into a role as a founding editor at Inc. Magazine. Although much has changed for Bo over the years, his values never have. In this special episode with the Small Giants author and co-founder, hear Bo's reflections on what makes a company great and what the future holds for Small Giants companies. Plus, hear Paul and Bo revisit how they first met and what their relationship has meant to them over the years.

Today’s guest is an icon in the business world. He wrote many best-selling books such as “Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big,” that allow us to rethink how business cultures are created. Meet Bo Burlingham.

How to Create a Culture to Enhance Your Business From chiropractor to restauranteur to COO, Todd Wickstrom has been an entrepreneur most of his life. He developed his own program to teach PTs how to have a healthy business. He calls himself the Groove Enhancer, but his clients call him the Team Doctor! He studied many coaches, especially John Wooden, to find out how to build a great team and give everyone a seat at the table! Book Recommendations: Rocket Fuel: John Wickman and Mark C. Winters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U27BMSK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big: Bo Burlingham https://www.amazon.com/Small-Giants-Bo-Burlingham-audiobook/dp/B01LWIGSL2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=small+giants%5C&qid=1592783804&s=books&sr=1-1 The Corporate Mystic: Gay Hendricks https://www.amazon.com/Corporate-Mystic-Gay-Hendricks/dp/0553099531/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=corporate+mystic&qid=1592783938&s=audible&sr=1-2-catcorr Nuts!: Southwest Airlines' Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success: Kevin and Jackie Freiberg https://www.amazon.com/Nuts-Southwest-Airlines-Business-Personal/dp/0767901843/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=nuts+southwest+airline&qid=1592784020&s=audible&sr=8-1 Mastering the Rockefeller Habits:What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm: Verne Harnish https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Rockefeller-Habits-Increase-Growing/dp/0978774957/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3BFJXE01ERFHO&dchild=1&keywords=mastering+rockefeller+habits&qid=1592784114&sprefix=mastering+rockefe%2Caps%2C1469&sr=8-2 Connect with Todd! Twitter   @grooveenhancers Instagram  @grooveenhancer Linkedin Profile https://www.grooveenhancers.com/ Connect with Jeremy! Twitter: @the_bookboss Instagram: the_bookboss https://www.facebook.com/groups/BookBossTribe www.healthybooks.net Check out Jeremy’s books! https://www.amazon.com/Jeremy-Sutton/e/B07P1DNT94?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1592782215&sr=1-2

In this episode, Rishi Narayan, Founder of Underground Printing, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his book smart pick, Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham

Bo Burlingham was the Editor-at-Large at Inc. Magazine for over 25 years. He is currently a contributing writer for Forbes Magazine, and is an author with 5 books. His book, Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, was one of the five finalists for the 2006 Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year award. He co-founded the Small Giants Community, which has been going since 2009. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bo shares the inspiration behind his very successful books, as well as some of the lessons he’s learned after interviewing hundreds of entrepreneurs regarding their businesses. He also discusses some of the similarities that successful companies share, as well as some of the challenges that small businesses come across. Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!  tatsuya.n@castagra.com Twitter @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram @tats_n LinkedIn Tatsuya Nakagawa YouTube TatsTalks

Bo Burlingham poznati je američki poslovni novinar i autor popularnih knjiga "Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big te "Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top". Knjiga Small Giants 2006. bila je jedna od TOP 5 finalista za Financial Times/Goldman Sachs poslovnu knjigu godine. U svojoj karijeri 33 godine proveo je kao novinar i urednik časopisa Inc., a danas je novinar Forbesa. Popularnost knjige Mali Divovi, dovela je do stvaranja zajednice "Small Giants Community" u kojem poslovni lideri prenose i podučavaju znanja iz prakse koja članovi zajednice mogu koristiti kako bi učinili svoje tvrtke sjajnim, bez obzira jesu li te tvrtke velike ili ne. Bo Burlingham je u Malim Divovima učinio za privatne tvrtke ono što je Jim Collins učinio za javne tvrtke u knjizi "Good to great". (Steve Pearlstein, "Washington Post") PREPORUKE ZA LAKŠE I UGODNIJE SLUŠANJE PODCASTA Tri načina kako slušati podcastKako slušati podcast u autu koji nema Mp3 playerTop lista najslušanijih epizoda

Bo Burlingham is the author of the renowned book Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big. Bo has been writing about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship for almost 37 years, primarily for Inc. Magazine, where he served as Executive Editor and then Editor-At-Large. He is currently a contributing writer for Forbes, and the author of five books, the most recent being Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies On Top. Bo has written three other books with co-authors, including two with Jack Stack, CEO of SRC Holdings Corporation and the pioneer of Open Book Management, called The Great Game of Business and A Stake In the Outcome. His book Street Smarts: An All-Purpose Tool Kit for Entrepreneurs was co-authored with serial entrepreneur and fellow Inc. columnist Norm Brodsky. Before joining Inc. Magazine, Bo freelanced for various publications including Esquire, Harper's Magazine, Boston Magazine, and Mother Jones. What you will learn in this episode: How Bo initially became interested in researching and writing about the journeys of entrepreneurs after realizing that freelance writing wouldn't support his family How working at Inc. Magazine was a transformative experience that redefined Bo's career as a writer Bo shares the story of Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and how they built a powerful business community in the area, sparking the idea for his first book How Bo's research showed him the importance of clear vision, community connection, personal relationships with customers, putting employees first, and strong margins Why Small Giants can still fail in spite of doing things right, if they don't also focus on profitability and protecting their gross margins How Bo's Small Giants community works together to learn from each other and support each other's success What common traits, vision and values exist in businesses who have become a part of the Small Giants community Why businesses like those in the Small Giants community are innovating new operational strategies and cultures, leading the way over the public sector and government Why the optimism and the desire to improve the world shared by much of the millennial generation is a powerful driver for communities like Small Giants and others like it Why Bo feels his life's purpose is to amplify the message of business leaders who are rethinking the way business works and recognizing their ability to improve our society Resources: Small Giants Community: https://smallgiants.org/ Website: www.boburlingham.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bo-burlingham-50a583/ Twitter: @BoBurlingham Bo Burlingham's Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/37K87Jh Additional Resources: Website: sharonspano.com Book: thetimemoneybook.com Events: sharonspano.com/workshops Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com Twitter: 

Heute reden wir über Ziele, die ein Unternehmen haben kann. Welche Unternehmen sollten einen IPO (Börsengang) anstreben? Für wen ist das der falsche Weg? Wir stellen uns die Frage, ob Wachstum, Größe und Einfluss überhaupt der richtige Weg sind oder ob man nicht lieber "klein bleiben" möchte. Was ist genug? >>> Abonniere doch gerne das Gründer Café, damit Du keine Folge verpasst! Über eine Bewertung bei iTunes würden wir uns sehr freuen! Im Podcast erwähnt: BUCH: Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big – Bo Burlingham BUCH: Company of One: Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for Business – Paul Jarvis NEWS: WeWork IPO geplatzt Alle "Gründer Café" Folgen: https://anchor.fm/gruender-cafe Audio Podcast abonnieren: Spotify – http://bit.ly/GruenderCafeSpotify Apple – http://bit.ly/GruenderCafeApple Overcast – http://bit.ly/GruenderCafeOvercast Google – http://bit.ly/GruenderCafeGoogle Anchor – http://bit.ly/GruenderCafeAnchor Breaker – http://bit.ly/GruenderCafeBreaker RadioPublic – http://bit.ly/GruenderCafeRadioPublic

As we walk through life, many of us never know the near misses with tragedy we avoid due to an unknown twist of fate. For others, however, that near-miss was broadcast worldwide and will be forever remembered.    Bo Burlingham, author of the best-selling books Small Giants, The Great Game of Business and Finish Big, co-founder of the Small Giants Community and recent donothing guest, was one of those people. This week, we’re deviating from our typical podcast format to share his unbelievable story.   ...   On September 11th, 2001, 2,977 innocent people lost their lives—and Bo was nearly among them.   That Tuesday over 17 years ago, Bo had plans to travel from Boston to Los Angeles with a seat booked on American Airlines Flight 11. However, a twist of fate moved him to change his flight. Instead of sitting on that plane, he watched in horror as it plunged into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.   Listen to Bo’s incredible story about that terrible day and discover how his brush with mortality changed his entire outlook on life.    In this special episode of the donothing podcast, you’ll learn:   Where Bo was planning on flying to on 9/11/2001 Why Bo missed Flight 11 on September 11th How Bo found out that he was supposed to be on that flight What Bo’s first reaction was when he heard “his flight” hit the Twin Towers How Bo’s near miss with death changed his outlook on life Why Bo considers this near-miss a blessing—and not just because he survived How others including his family and colleagues like Jack Stack and Norm Brodsky reacted to the events of 9/11 and came together in the wake of tragedy Why it took several days for Bo and his wife, Lisa, to reunite How Bo’s sense of gratitude deepened after this experience Why Bo doesn’t want the memory of his brush with death to fade What Bo has had the opportunity to enjoy thanks to missing Flight 11 Why gratitude is often the silver lining behind tragedy   Connect With Bo Burlingham Online Website: http://boburlingham.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoBurlingham LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/32GjVK5   Find Bo’s Books Online Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Tophttps://amzn.to/32BnZuS   Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Bighttps://amzn.to/2OcWeFT   Street Smarts: An All-Purpose Tool Kit for Entrepreneurs, with Norm Brodskyhttps://amzn.to/2Gqo37c   The Great Game of Business, with Jack Stackhttps://amzn.to/2XZTMHe   Registration is OPEN for the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat!   The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives—doing nothing. Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat.   donothing Audio Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.    https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: https://bit.ly/2FYdckW   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://www.amazon.com/donothing-rewarding-leadership-challenge-youll/dp/1544510020 

On this week’s donothing podcast, I’m honored to chat with Bo Burlingham. Bo possesses an unparalleled ability to uncover what makes a company and its leadership truly exceptional. Together, we dig into topics including how to build a 100-year business, the strategies behind exiting your company the right way and even his surprising past before Bo became a business writer.    Bo is the former executive editor at Inc. Magazine and currently holds the title of editor-at-large. He’s also written for publications including Harper’s, Esquire, Mother Jones, The Boston Globe and Boston magazine, was the managing editor of Ramparts magazine, contributing editor of New Times magazine and more.    He’s also the author of several books on business include Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. His book, Small Giants: Companies That Choose To Be Great Instead of Big was a finalist for the 2006 Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year award.    Small Giants also inspired a community of businesses, called the Small Giants Community. These businesses are dedicated to creating a positive company mission that puts their people and culture over rapid growth.   He’s also written two books with Jack Stack, the pioneer of open-book management. One of those books, The Great Game of Business, brought the concept of open-book management to the world. To date, it’s sold over 300,000 copies and was named one of the “100 best business books of all time.”    Discover the merits behind entrepreneurial purpose, passion and finishing big in my conversation with the wonderful, Bo Burlingham.   In this week’s donothing podcast, you’ll learn:   What inspired Bo to write Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top Why a business owner’s experience when exiting their company differs from other career paths How finding a distinct purpose is integral to happiness after selling a business What surprising percentage of business owners are unhappy after exiting Why it’s important to carefully plan your exit earlier than you think When business owners should start planning their exit How business owners can avoid feeling regrets after selling their business Why identity is so tied into a person’s business—and how they can keep it after they leave What happens when business owners don’t properly plan their exits What Evergreen business and the Tugboat Institute are How investing in an Evergreen company differs from others Why it’s important to identify the reason you want to go into business How former business owners can find purpose after exiting their company How Bo went from a young anti-capitalist to a prominent business writer Why Bo’s radical roots brought his wife—and the FBI—into his life What Bo did after leaving his revolutionary lifestyle behind How working at Inc. Magazine changed the way Bo saw the world Why meeting entrepreneurs opened his mind to how great companies can work What Bo thinks about the Small Giants Community Why meditation has become a huge part of Bo’s everyday life What Bo thought about his donothing Leadership Retreat experience   Connect With Bo Burlingham Online Website: http://boburlingham.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoBurlingham LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/32GjVK5   Find Bo’s Books Online Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Tophttps://amzn.to/32BnZuS   Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Bighttps://amzn.to/2OcWeFT   Street Smarts: An All-Purpose Tool Kit for Entrepreneurs, with Norm Brodskyhttps://amzn.to/2Gqo37c   The Great Game of Business, with Jack Stackhttps://amzn.to/2XZTMHe   Don’t Miss the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat Early Registration Discount available until August 1st   The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives—doing nothing. Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat.   donothing Audio Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.    https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: https://bit.ly/2FYdckW   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://www.amazon.com/donothing-rewarding-leadership-challenge-youll/dp/1544510020 

Here are the resources mentioned in the podcast and some of my favourite articles written by Paul: Paul's website Paul's products Paul's newsletter His State of the Union year articles: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 The problem with thought leadership and the dark side of building expertise Does anyone remember laughter? An awesome Twitter thread about swearing online and off Growth without growth Everything you wanted to know about creating a $100k online course His interview on IndieHackers My complete book launch strategy for Company of One BOOKS: Company of One The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big What Got You Here Won't Get You There his favourite book: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos his favourite fiction book: We are Bob You can also reach Paul on Twitter.

The overarching goal of any business is to generate revenue, and an RFP win does just that. So, does your organization make RFPs a priority? Is the RFP process an integral part of your strategic plan? Or are RFPs just another item on a too-long list of to-dos? Katina Koller is a licensed Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) implementer, Vistage Chair and Executive Coach with the Foundry Community. She is passionate about optimizing organizations to achieve strong and sustainable financial performance AND align with their vision and purpose. Katina was the CEO of Northwire, Inc. for nine years, leading her team to the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing privately-held companies for two consecutive years. She also serves as a Business Mentor for Tech Launch Arizona. Today, Katina joins us to discuss the value of an outside perspective in developing a strategic vision and explain how EOS helps leaders align their team to a single, concise plan. She describes the parallels between good leadership and good parenting, speaking to the value of vulnerability and transparency in promoting ‘radical candor' in an organization. Katina also offers insight around setting realistic goals and focusing on greatness rather than scale. Listen in to understand why RFPs are crucial in increasing the value of your business and learn how to prioritize the RFP process as an important part of your company's strategic plan! Key Takeaways The value of an outside perspective in developing strategic vision How EOS helps leaders align their team to a single, concise plan Why RFPs are crucial in increasing the value of your business How to develop alignment of priorities through your value chain The parallels between good leadership and good parenting Why vulnerability and transparency are crucial leadership skills Why many business leaders fail to implement their big ideas How to prioritize RFPs and eliminate distractions Katina's insight around being great vs. being BIG The top mistakes leaders make that prevent business growth Taking on too much, unrealistic goals Distracted by other opportunities Connect with Katina Email katina.koller@outlook.com Katina on LinkedIn Connect with Lisa Lisa's Website Lisa on Twitter Lisa on Facebook Lisa on LinkedIn Subscribe on iTunes Resources Gina Catalano on The RFP Success Show Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott Fierce Conversations:  Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time by Susan Scott Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni Rita Gunther McGrath Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown The RFP Success Book by Lisa Rehurek

Living your life with passion is important... having a certain lust or gusto for life will allow you to enjoy all that this beautiful world provides you. But Passion in your work is just as important. While it might not be practical when you are young or in school, taking your passion and turning it into your vocation is VITALLY important to your happiness. Doing what you love should always be a part of the big picture... even if it only starts as a side-gig or an after-hours hustle. If you don't LOVE your job, then find a job doing what you love and take the steps to get that job. “The secret of joy in work is contained in one word – excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.” Pearl S. Buck“Yes, I’ve made a great deal of dough from my fiction, but I never set a single word down on paper with the thought of being paid for it … I have written because it fulfilled me. Maybe it paid off the mortgage on the house and got the kids through college, but those things were on the side—I did it for the buzz. I did it for the pure joy of the thing. And if you can do it for the joy, you can do it forever.” Stephen King“If it falls your lot to be a street sweeper, go out and sweep streets like Michelangelo painted pictures. Sweep streets like Handel and Beethoven composed music. Sweep streets like Shakespeare wrote poetry. Sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will have to pause and say, here lived a great street sweeper who swept his job well.”Martin Luther King, Jr.“The law of work seems unfair, but nothing can change it; the more enjoyment you get out of your work, the more money you will make.”Mark Twain“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.” Maya Angelou“Never continue in a job you don’t enjoy. If you’re happy in what you’re doing, you’ll like yourself, you’ll have inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical health, you will have had more success than you could possibly have imagined.” Johnny CarsonBook to Read: Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big - https://amzn.to/2p4i3YHTool to Try - Fiverr - http://www.fiverr.com/s2/929a84b236Thanks for joining us on Inspired to Greatness, please check back with us each and every week for fresh tips and new guests. Visit our website at ITGPodcst.com and Look for us on Spreaker, iTunes, iHeart, and Spotify…. I get may earn commissions for purchases made through some of the links in this show. This is to help support the show and does not have any impact on my recommendations If you would like to be a guest on the show or you have a question or topic you can email the show at InspiredToGreatness Podcast AT Gmail Dot Com… You can find the show on Facebook, at Inspired Podcast, and on Instagram at Inspired To Greatness Podcast, and remember, everything is on our website at www.ITGPodcast.com Thanks again, my friends… Go do amazing things, be awesome, Go Inspire, Motivate, and Dominate! Guest Info:Jeaneth Helton - Infuse Me Cupcakeshttps://www.facebook.com/infusemecupcakes/http://infusemecupcakes.com/

Damien Peters is a self-described "personal finance nerd" - which explains how he ended up founding WealthNoir.com, a platform to preach and teach about the importance of financial freedom and generational wealth to Black millennial professionals. He started blogging over ten years ago and has recently focused more on writing as he increases his focus on building Wealth Noir. Damien is also a big fan of travel and recently made the decision to move out of San Francisco and move with his family and son to Spain, where he will focus on building his company remotely. We talk about a range of topics including his passion for writing, how he defines success, his influences, how to run a remote company and his relationship with money.Book Recommendations:The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive ThinkingSmall Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of BigFour Hour Work-Week, Tim FerrissPersonal Finance Influences:Afford Anything, Paula PantBigger Pockets, Real Estate InvestingFinancial Samurai---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast Information: #BoundlessPodPatreon: Support PaulShow Notes: Damien PetersJoin the conversation: #boundless VIP facebook group

Kathy Steele,  CEO of Red Caffeine Marketing + Technology, discusses her career and bouncing back from a business crucible. After overcoming numerous challenges, her re-launched business is now profitable and growing. She has created an intentional culture with people who share a purpose, and key core values. Kathy pursues agile solutions with a think-tank approach, and how leaders don’t ignore the importance of shared values amongst the team.   Key Takeaways [5:01] Kathy had a business divorce four years ago that led her to found a new business based on things she believed. To reboot her business she focused on purpose, mission, vision, core values, and the tenets of operating the business. Investing in culture helped triple business revenues in four years.[8:46] Culture Club serves to share financial results, project wins, things that could be improved, education and motivational keynote speakers. [11:14] Kathy embraces open book operations and the ‘small giants’ philosophies as the right way to do business. After the unfavorable business divorce, Kathy saw transparency as an essential factor in a profitable business. Within the first year, they exceeded sales projections and became debt-free. [17:54] Kathy displayed vulnerability to bring her team together to rally around the financial challenges they faced in the first year, and improve the ways they do things, through gaming elements and mini-games. One game involved time-tracking — time loggers against non-loggers.[21:42] When something doesn’t go well, Kathy investigates how she can be more clear about delivering on expectations.[23:40] Kathy depends on a solid go-to-market framework so sales aligns with production and delivery.[25:44] Growth of complexity within the company creates collaboration and teamwork challenges. Kathy aspires to agile solutions for problems, using a think-tank approach.   [30:23] Kathy contrasts her younger business self with her leadership approach today. She credits mentors (including her husband) that fueled her successes.   [34:30] Running a business is more difficult than Kathy ever imagined and at any stage, there are many different challenges.  Seek people who share your values.   Website: RedCaffeine.com Twitter: @RedCaffeineInc Twitter: @KathySteele Facebook: Red Caffeine Inc. LinkedIn: Kathy Steele Forbes: “What's In Your 'Stack?' It's Not Just MarTech Driving Business Today” Forbes: “Your Growth Goals Are Unrealistic Unless You Create A Company Growth Engine” B2Community: “Wake Up! How to Create a More Engaged Workplace Culture”   Quotable Quotes   “It became critically important to me that I founded … a new business … established on things that I believed.”   “I just honestly don’t know why more businesses don’t operate ‘open book’ or embrace the small giant philosophies.”   “You’ve got young people working for you; what kind of gift do you give them, to teach them the reality of finance?”   “When things don’t go well, I really do feel that … there’s something that I haven’t been clear about.”   “I really discounted how much values meant until I went through that business divorce.”   Bio Kathy Steele is passionate about people, serious about business growth, and loves to help the underdog cause in her community. She is fortunate to "do it all" in her role as CEO of Red Caffeine Marketing + Technology. She is the company visionary overseeing growth, strategic partnerships, and employee engagement.   Kathy speaks and writes about being an entrepreneur and how marketing impacts business. She is a contributor to Forbes and Business 2 Community. She has delivered keynote presentations, and workshops on branding, marketing, and building business culture.   She also has a relentless enthusiasm for great causes, donating her time and expertise to industry groups and non-profit organizations. She is on the Advisory Board for Enterprising Women, an Executive Council Member for the Executive Breakfast Club, Chicago’s Local Group Leader for the Small Giants Community, and a Great Game of Business Practitioner. She likes to foster relationships with leaders who share her strong focus on business ethics, social responsibility, and economic sustainability. The Red Caffeine team has contributed over $200,000 in time, talent, and monetary donations to causes in their community since 2014.   Red Caffeine, Marketing + Technology is a digital agency that fuels the growth of market-leading brands. To speed up growth demands building a brand that customers want to work with, and employees want to work for. They believe establishing a clear business purpose aligns internal teams and will boost sales. They partner with marketing, sales, and HR teams to create strategies that have both financial and operational impact.   Red Caffeine works with recognizable brands like Mitsubishi, Amazon, Elk Grove Village, Baird & Warner and some amazing companies you may not have heard of but manufacturer the products you use every day.   In her leisure, Kathy spends time with her wonderful husband, their four grown children, and is “Gigi” to two amazing grandkids. She enjoys a competitive game of tennis, traveling to exotic locations, and being just good enough to golf some of the world’s most breathtaking courses.   Books mentioned in this episode The Great Game of Business: The Only Sensible Way to Run a Company, by Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, by Bo Burlingham Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate, and Compete in the Knowledge Economy, by Amy C. Edmondson

Business Radio Special: Host Dan Loney broadcasts LIVE from the First Annual Forbes Small Giant Conference 2017 in New York City, a celebration of America’s Best Small Companies, 25 privately owned companies that have chosen to be great instead of big. In this hour, he speaks with Loren Feldman, Senior Editor for Entrepreneurship at Forbes and host of Mind Your Business on Business Radio, Bo Burlingham, Forbes Contributor and author of "Small Giants: Companies that Chose to Be Great Instead of Big," Zawadi Bryant, CEO of NightLight, Glen Tripp, Founder and CEO of Galileo Camps, on this special edition of Knowledge@Wharton.https://www.forbes.com/forbes-live/event/small-giants/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When I interviewed Bo Burlingham, editor at large at Inc., and author of the classic book Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big a few months ago, I promised to read his latest book FINISH BIG: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies On Top and talk to him about that work. Here it is on www.c-suiteradio.comWith so many baby boomers needing or wanting to exit their businesses, this interview and Bo's book gives us so many insights and makes the point that these entrepreneurs success in leaving their businesses will have a HUGE effect on our economy.Honored to have Bo Burlingham back on the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff on www.c-suiteradio.com.Thank you to our sponsors: Peter Himmelman and his rock n roll fueled seminars that unleash innovation and creativity in an organization. Learn more at www.bigmuse.com. And my recommended promotional products company www.brucelli.com. Call them at 800 443 4144 for all your advertising / promotional products.Thanks for listening. Call or text me at 570 815 1626 with your comments or questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summary & Ideas for Action Bo Burlingham is the author of Small Giants: Companies that Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, and co-authored with Jack Stack, The Great Game of Business, on open-book management.  Bo says the question is how to accomplish business in a way that is highly productive, allows for the creation of great things, and enhances the lives of the people in the business, and those whom the business touches.    Key Takeaways [2:51] Bo is not sure he’s a thought leader, but he is a journalist. In 1982, writing at Fidelity Investments, he started learning about business; shortly after, he was invited to write for Inc. That was his introduction to the entrepreneurial economy, and to many of the leaders of companies that have since become household names. [7:11] Bo captures the essence of leadership and stewardship in his books. There is a theme of ownership, and engagement with the entire company. Bo starts with the essential concept of capitalist business: a group of people working together to create something that other people want to buy. [10:13] The question is how to accomplish business in a way that is highly productive, allows for the creation of great things, and enhances the lives of the people in the business, and those whom the business touches. A leader is someone who educates people on what they are doing together, and how they are creating value and making the world better. A leader helps people learn and grow. [13:04] Bo observes that great entrepreneurs live a life of value. Entrepreneurs are idealists and dreamers, and are driven to change the world for the better. The great entrepreneurs are primarily motivated by vision, not by gain. [20:09] A business gets to a certain size and complexity, and the numbers become very important. Entrepreneurs are generally not accountants, and they need to learn that aspect of business to see how the enterprise is creating value. This was the basis of The Great Game of Business, with Jack Stack. [24:40] There is a trend among young professionals to reject capitalism, while taking its benefits for granted. There is ignorance about how business works, while the media focuses on the problematic aspects of business. Business is a tool to use to meet your goals. [28:49] There has always been tension between the numbers side and the people side of business. Jack Stack said that’s only a problem when the numbers are not in the hands of the people themselves. When the people know the numbers, it becomes a matter of figuring out together what to do to create a more successful business.  [44:15] Be careful about choosing your employer.   Website: BoBurlingham.com Website: Small Giants Community Conference: Gathering of Games Conference Twitter: @BoBurlingham Facebook: @BoBurlinghamAuthor LinkedIn: Bo Burlingham  

Resumen del Libro: El autor se detiene a estudiar aquellas empresas que, pudiendo ser de gran tamaño, decidieron mantenerse pequeñas por diversos motivos y cómo es que estas empresas suelen ser las mejores del mundo en sus nichos.    Pedro García-Huidobro (@pedroghg) y Santiago Allamand (@stgoallamand) discuten sobre distintos libros todas las semanas. El libro de esta semana es "Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, 10th-Anniversary Edition" (Pequeñas Gigantes: Empresas que eligieron ser geniales en vez de grandes) de Bo Burlingham   |Subscríbete en iTunes|: https://goo.gl/exXvXV |Subscríbete en Stitcher|: https://goo.gl/ZzStCQ |Subscríbete en Podbean|: https://goo.gl/JV8VUZ |Subscríbete en Spotify|: https://goo.gl/jJdL5n   |Amazon|: goo.gl/OQNwN7 |Autor|: Bo Burlingham   Links y notas del Show: |Lista de las empresas del libro|: http://www.smallgiantsbook.com/profiles.html |Problemas de traducción: Greate vs Big Silicon Valley|: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Valley |Inside the Tech Start-up Bubble | Dan Lyons | RSA Replay|: https://youtu.be/oO836hHCmZA?t=1m28s |Los riegos de abrirse a la bolsa|: https://www.inc.com/magazine/201510/tom-foster/do-you-really-want-to-go-public.html |Valve|:  https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve_Corporation |Southwest Airlines|: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwest_Airlines |How I Built This: Southwest Airlines, Herb Kelleher|: http://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=502344848:502624633 |Austin Powers mojo|: http://austinpowers.wikia.com/wiki/Mojo |Warren Buffett|: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Buffett |Predictably Irrational|: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predictably_Irrational |Todos conocen Doom|: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom_(1993_video_game) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuS4OtoVdT8 |Bill Gates anunciando Doom para windows|: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN0K58EfJSg |Restaurant|: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Bulli   Agradecimientos especiales a:  |Música|: Osvaldo Guzmán  |Sonidos Adicionales|: Osvaldo Guzmán   |Diseñadora|: María de los Ángeles Manriquez

From zero to $120+ Million in 6 years to bankruptcy, then to the cover of Inc. Magazine and the eventual sale for hundreds of millions of dollars, Norm Brodksy deserves every ounce of praise and money he received when he sold! The battle wounds of his first tragic business venture turned him into one of the wisest entrepreneurs I have ever encountered. The stories Norm shares with us are incredible! It was fascinating hearing him recount how he used his articles in Inc. Magazine to showcase his selling process with his potential buyers and then rejecting the offer at the last minute despite having appeared on the front page with the headline “Norm Says Yes”. Norm also shared with us some great real-life examples of how he made his companies so successful. Always to the point, it's impossible not to be inspired by what Norm has to say. What are the lessons we can learn from Norm's first business? Norm was crystal clear that even though there was a change in the marketplace and a variety of external factors, it was up to him to take responsibility and not to slip into the “Groundhog Day Syndrome” as he called it. His first piece of advice was: [clickToTweet tweet=”“If we blame others or outside forces for what happened, we're destined to make the same mistakes over & over again.” ” quote=”“If we blame others or outside forces for what happened, we're destined to make the same mistakes over and over again.”” theme=”style2″] 3 key takeaways: If you want to expand your own empire, don't pledge the assets from your cash cow to the new risky venture. Don't get hung up on a sales revenue target. You want to build a profitable business, not just a high volume business. Build your business as if you're going to keep it forever, but at the same time, build the business as if you need to sell it tomorrow. This looks like a contradiction but as you will see in the case of Norm's second business, the culture you create with the “keep it forever” mentality is what actually makes the business more sellable. What was the main thing he did differently with his second business? The first (and most important) thing Norm did was take a look at who he is, what he wanted from his business, and why. At this point in his life as an entrepreneur, he decided the culture, vendors, and clients he worked with were the most valuable parts of a healthy and sustainable business. Bo Burlingham, the Editor at Large from Inc. Magazine, partnered with Norm on the column when he was selling CitiStorage. He also featured him in his book “Small Giants: Companies That Decide to Be Great Instead of Big“ because there were multiple times Norm had to decide whether he wanted to chase the revenue number again or maintain a profitable and healthy business. How does Norm define “company culture”? In short, it's the way the employees are treated within the company. He viewed his employees more like being part of his family than just merely his workers. The best part is, by putting in effort and energy into his culture he was able to enjoy what he did and see the

From zero to $120+ Million in 6 years to bankruptcy, then to the cover of Inc. Magazine and the eventual sale for hundreds of millions of dollars, Norm Brodksy deserves every ounce of praise and money he received when he sold! The battle wounds of his first tragic business venture turned him into one of the wisest entrepreneurs I have ever encountered. The stories Norm shares with us are incredible! It was fascinating hearing him recount how he used his articles in Inc. Magazine to showcase his selling process with his potential buyers and then rejecting the offer at the last minute despite having appeared on the front page with the headline “Norm Says Yes”. Norm also shared with us some great real-life examples of how he made his companies so successful. Always to the point, it’s impossible not to be inspired by what Norm has to say. What are the lessons we can learn from Norm’s first business? Norm was crystal clear that even though there was a change in the marketplace and a variety of external factors, it was up to him to take responsibility and not to slip into the “Groundhog Day Syndrome” as he called it. His first piece of advice was: [clickToTweet tweet=”“If we blame others or outside forces for what happened, we’re destined to make the same mistakes over & over again.” ” quote=”“If we blame others or outside forces for what happened, we’re destined to make the same mistakes over and over again.”” theme=”style2″] 3 key takeaways: If you want to expand your own empire, don’t pledge the assets from your cash cow to the new risky venture. Don’t get hung up on a sales revenue target. You want to build a profitable business, not just a high volume business. Build your business as if you’re going to keep it forever, but at the same time, build the business as if you need to sell it tomorrow. This looks like a contradiction but as you will see in the case of Norm’s second business, the culture you create with the “keep it forever” mentality is what actually makes the business more sellable. What was the main thing he did differently with his second business? The first (and most important) thing Norm did was take a look at who he is, what he wanted from his business, and why. At this point in his life as an entrepreneur, he decided the culture, vendors, and clients he worked with were the most valuable parts of a healthy and sustainable business. Bo Burlingham, the Editor at Large from Inc. Magazine, partnered with Norm on the column when he was selling CitiStorage. He also featured him in his book “Small Giants: Companies That Decide to Be Great Instead of Big“ because there were multiple times Norm had to decide whether he wanted to chase the revenue number again or maintain a profitable and healthy business. How does Norm define “company culture”? In short, it’s the way the employees are treated within the company. He viewed his employees more like being part of his family than just merely his workers. The best part is, by putting in effort and energy into his culture he was able to enjoy what he did and see the

In this episode, we discuss how open book management works, how open book management leads to a better society, how open book management is about the game, creating a company of owners, giving your team equity in your business, what is meant to be great instead of big, and then we make an example of two small giants: Union Square Hospitality & Zingermans Community of business. Bo Burlingham is an editor-at-large of Inc. magazine and the author of five books, the most recent beingFinish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. Today we'll be discussing two of his previous books: Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, 10th-Anniversary Edition which was one of five finalists for the 2006 Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year award. and The Great Game of Business, Expanded and Updated: The Only Sensible Way to Run a Company introduced the concept of open-book management, has sold more than 300,000 copies and was named one of “the 100 best business books of all time.

Marketing guru Seth Godin says " Small is the new big. If that sounds like an offbeat idea to you, you need to read this book!" The Business Builders Show on the C-Suite Radio Network (www.c-suiteradio.com) is honored to bring you a compelling interview with Bo Burlingham. Bo is a contributing writer at Forbes magazine and former executive editor and editor at large of Inc. magazine, where he worked for thirty-three years. He is also cofounder, with Paul Spiegelman, of the Small Giants Community ( www.smallgiants.org). Most of our discussion is about the 10th - Anniversary Edition of Bo's book "Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big". You will hear comments like a company's "Interesting response to success" and another company where Bo points out that "Their main product was their enemy". All business leaders will gain from this episode of the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff on the C-Suite Radio Network - www.c-suiteradio.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A pioneer in website development for big business, winner of numerous awards for his work in marketing, Bill Carmody simplifies marketing and makes his strategies available and easy to understand.   During the interview, Bill talked about the critical steps to gaining clarity in your marketing:       Congratulate yourself when/if you recognize that you don’t know the “why” behind your business.     Reconnect (or connect) to real reason (why) behind your business.     Understand why anyone (beside obvious stakeholders) should care about the success of your business. E.g. Most people want to “Deliver Happiness” – well done, Zappos!     Ensure your messaging is clear and easy to repeat.   Books referenced during interview:   Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big Daring Greatly   Thank you, Bill! I so enjoyed our bantering, as well as the opportunity to learn from you!   Here’s to Your Greatness,   Misti Burmeister  

On episode #305, Brian Smith, founder of the iconic UGG boots, shares lessons learned in creating a strong brand. Also, learn how to have a big exit from your company by selling it for the maximum amount that it is worth. Are you stressed in your company? Learn how to relieve your stress in just 60 seconds. Finally, keep up with the big changes that are coming down the line for domain names and find out what your business needs to do to take advantage of it all. Brian Smith was born in Australia, studied at the UCLA Graduate School of Management, and with $500 of start-up money, he founded UGG Imports to bring sheepskin footwear to America. www.briansmithspeaker.com Bo Burlingham is an editor at Inc Magazine and the author of Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big and his new book Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. www.boburlingham.com Jenny C. Evans is the founder and CEO of PowerHouse Performance, the author of The Resilency Revolution, a speaker, and on-air expert on resiliency, stress, exercise physiology, nutrition, and health. http://ph-performance.com/Stuart Fuller is director of commercial operations and communications at NetNames and specializes in the issues affecting brands online. http://www.netnames.com/Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.

The neat thing about delivering a remarkable customer experience is that it can be the foundation of a strong brand. Or a community of brands. Unless you live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, one of the best experiences you've never had is from a community of businesses you've never heard of: Zingerman's Zingerman's Deli is a featured company in Bo Burlingham's Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big. Co-founders Ari Weinzweig and Paul Saginaw have grown a community of businesses in Ann Arbor founded on the mission of delivering a great experience. That community is now nine businesses strong and will probably swell to 13-14 by the year 2020. Ari Weinzweig is Co-founding partner and CEO of the Zingerman's Community of Businesses. In this episode of Power to the Small Business, Ari shares how Zingerman's explored their mission to discover a brand based on experience. Ari says real mission statement contain the answers to four questions. For links and show notes: http://themarketingspot.blogspot.com/2009/02/customer-experience-brand.html