Podcasts about benj miller

Today we sit down with Benj Miller who is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, podcast host, and the Co-Founder and CEO of System and Soul, which is a business leadership development company. We talk about the common principles between the athletic and business worlds, the rewarding of failure amongst those we lead and understanding that success is not a straight line. Let's settle in and get to know Benj Miller.

Benj is a 10-time founder and CEO of System & Soul—a business framework to help leaders everywhere gain clarity, control, and breakthrough. His mission is to transform 25,000 companies by 2030 because small businesses are the life-blood of our communities.

Benj Miller chats with Dr. Randy Ross, an author and speaker who specializes in leadership, culture, and employee experience. They discuss three of Dr. Ross's books: 'Remarkable,' 'Relationomics,' and 'Fireproof Happiness.' Dr. Ross shares insights on creating a movement of good, building a relationally rich environment, and developing hope and happiness. He emphasizes the importance of values-based goal setting, positive relationships, and faith. This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.  But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.  That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References: Connect with Dr. Randy Ross on LinkedIn Remakable by Dr. Randy Ross Relationomics by Dr. Randy Ross Fireproof Happiness by Dr. Randy Ross Make Life Good by Dr. Randy Ross

Episode 040: The traditional path to building a business is often painted as a clear roadmap, following established blueprints and pre-defined steps. But, some founders follow a different playbook — one that focuses on the human element of business, fostering an environment that becomes a breeding ground for personal and professional growth. In this episode, Kyle talks with Benj Miller, Co-Founder & CEO of System & Soul. Benj is a proven entrepreneur who values character, culture, and innovation. In 2021, he co-founded System & Soul, a business operating framework that teaches leadership teams how to find unity, get healthy, and be more effective. Benj has also founded other marketing and software businesses, authored The Clarity Field Guide, and co-hosted the System & Soul Podcast. Benj talks with Kyle about the importance of having a renegade spirit in business. He explains how System & Soul differs from other operating systems and why businesses should focus on people development and business growth. Benj also provides insights into leadership development and offers practical advice for RIAs looking to build successful and fulfilling businesses. Join us as we discuss: [02:52] - How System & Soul came to be. [05:58] - The unique challenges facing RIAs in building a business. [08:37] - Benj's advice on building an RIA. [09:53] - What makes System & Soul different from other operating systems. [13:49] - Qualities that make a great leader. [17:44] - What it means to be a renegade entrepreneur. [22:47] - Benj's practical advice for business owners. [24:55] - The transition from renegade founder to renegade leader. [27:23] - How Benj helps people define their goals and find clarity. [30:31] - Milemarker minute: Benj's basketball team, bucket list travel destination, and dream car. Key Takeaways Building a successful business requires a renegade spirit willing to take risks and go against the odds. Leadership development is crucial for RIAs to become effective leaders who can create a positive and energizing work environment. RIAs face unique challenges in building their businesses, including the need to transition from being solely focused on managing clients to building the business itself. Transitioning from a renegade founder to a renegade leader does not necessarily mean becoming the CEO. It is about finding the role that aligns with your strengths and passions. Quotes "If you're building an RIA, don't be afraid to look outside your industry to bring in the best talent you need who are business builders. We need business builders, or else we'll just be stuck with plateauing or very linear growth based on individual books of business." ~ Benj Miller "Logically, it's just dumb to start a business. But there's something in a renegade that has to do it. The risk of regret is worse than the risk of failure." ~ Benj Miller “The world needs your renegade spirit, your renegade energy. There are some things the business might need to do to grow and you might have to do some things to shift from a renegade founder to a renegade leader. But please, please, please don't lose that renegade spirit.” ~ Benj Miller Links  Benj Miller on LinkedIn System & Soul Renegades Ninety The Clarity Filed Guide Chris White Michael Kitces Tim Spiker The Only Leader's Worth* Following Connect with our hosts Milemarker.co Kyle on LinkedIn Jud on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Google Podcasts Produce game-changing content with Turncast Turncast helps your company grow by producing top-quality content and fostering transformative conversations. We specialize in content generation, podcasting, digital strategy, and audience growth for fintech and financial services companies. Learn more at Turncast.com.

In this latest episode of The Remarkable Coach, we sit down with the insightful Benj Miller, CEO of System and Soul and author of "Renegades." Benj offers his unique perspective on the shifts businesses need to make in order to create their own luck and establish a path to success, starting from the end goal and working back. He shares ways to inspire others by aligning personal purposes to the company's deeper missions. We discuss the keys to crafting a compelling story that resonates with everyone involved with your business—from customers and employees to vendors and partners. Benj emphasizes the importance of understanding your "why" to powerfully motivate and guide your team. We explore the concept of repelling the wrong fits to find the right audience and talk about the significance of culture and leadership in business evolution. A bit about Benj:Benj Miller is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for guiding others through the tumultuous journey of business development. Stemming from his own experience of weathering the storms of entrepreneurship, Benj was inspired to aid his peers in navigating the often challenging path of building a business. Where to find Benj: Website: https://www.benjmiller.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjmilleratl/ Books Mentioned: "Renegades" by Benj Miller

Former CEO of SeaWorld and Herschend Enterprises, Joel Manby, joins Benj Miller to discuss how Love in the workplace increases engagement, job satisfaction, and profitability. Takeaways: - Why love is a key leadership principle - What metrics measure love in an organization - Loving your people through challenging times This episode is sponsored by The 261.  Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.  But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.  That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!  References: Love Works by Joel Manby Book Joel Manby to speak for your organization Join the Executive Circle Learn more about Joel Manby

On this episode of the Trueface podcast, Robby is with his best friend, Benj Miller. Benj is a proven entrepreneur who values character, culture, and innovation. He founded his first company 15 years ago as the strategist and visionary behind Syrup Marketing, where he has launched hundreds of brands for clients -- and seven additional operating companies of his own.Learn More about Benj: https://benjmiller.co/Learn More about System & Soul: https://www.systemandsoul.com/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g2dRt67YCrUListen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/42863/14236045Thanks for joining the podcast. Our goal is to help you experience and apply grace to your everyday life through sharing stories and processing these principles as we all learn to live beyond the mask. If you enjoyed this episode of the Trueface Podcast, it would help us if you would share this podcast with your friends and give us a 5-star review wherever you listen to this podcast.Support the show

This week on The Melting Pot, we learned from Benj Miller, the CEO of System & Soul. Benj brings a refreshing perspective to the challenge of transitioning from a founder-centric to a collective mindset. His journey began with the realisation that the bass line in a jazz performance symbolises the essential cadence needed to provide consistency and empowerment. Having witnessed founders' struggle to elevate their best technicians into leadership roles without adequate support, Benj learned the importance of clear, candid conversations to align individual motivations with the needs of the business. As a business coach and serial entrepreneur, Benj has an extensive background in founding and managing ten successful businesses. Specialising in crafting a business operating framework based on his own entrepreneurial journey, Benj has honed his expertise in guiding senior leadership teams of stage two companies through the challenging shift from a founder-centric to a team-led approach. With a focus on developing purpose-driven cultures and fostering collective mindsets within organisations, he brings a wealth of practical insights and strategies to help leaders navigate this pivotal transformation for long-term success and sustainable growth.His unique approach incorporates the "six dimensions of compensation," acknowledging that effective leadership goes beyond financial rewards. By sharing his own experiences, Benj's storytelling captivates and inspires, demonstrating the transformative power of embracing a purpose-driven culture and nurturing a collective mindset within growing organisationsDownload and listen to learn more. On today's podcast: Cultivate a purpose-driven culture for long-term success.Clarify expectations when hiring for organizational success.Build a successful organization with clear direction and purpose.Shift from a founder-centric mindset to a collective approach.Establish a clear destination statement for organizational alignment. Follow Benj Miller: System & SoulLinkedInSystem & Soul podcastBook recommendations: RenegadesThe Only Leaders Worth* FollowingLeadership and self deceptionFeck PerfuctionEnjoyed the show? Leave a Review

Benj Miller, McKenzie Decker, and Jonathan King introduce the concept of the Six Dimensions of Compensation and discuss its development and application. Financial compensation is just one aspect of compensation and other dimensions, such as feeling valued, having meaningful work, and having work-life balance, are equally important. Learn the importance of having conversations around these dimensions and using the assessment tool to facilitate those discussions. Takeaways: Financial compensation is just one aspect of overall compensation. Having conversations around these dimensions can lead to a better understanding of what employees value and need. The assessment tool can facilitate these conversations and provide insights for both individuals and organizations. References: 6doc.io

In this soulful episode, Benj Miller, Co-Founder & Chief Architect of System and Soul, LLC, shares how his new book, Renegades, unlocks success for founders who want the freedom to be true to themselves AND the implement the least structure necessary to build a more scalable, sustainable, and enjoyable company. You will discover:- How to let your organization grow up without selling out- Why renegade leaders should ignore most of the advice about what they "should do" - Why the transformation from founder to leader is worth it
Authenticity, breaking the rules, and creating clarity are the core of Benj Miller's life and work. He's founded ten businesses in his eighteen years of entrepreneurial experience. He now dedicates his time to helping other business owners catalyze growth through the System & Soul Framework and find game-changing breakthroughs in the process. As an advocate for all businesses running on System & Soul™, Benj also co-hosts the System & Soul podcast with Chris White and co-founded the S2 Sync app. He lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife of twenty-two years and their four amazing kids.
Want to get your copy of Renegades? You can find it on Amazon at https://a.co/d/9RmrUlr and connect with Benj at https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjmilleratl/

This week, we're continuing our series on our brand spanking new book, Renegades: Break Rules, Find Freedom! In this episode, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker lay the groundwork for the internal, soul-level work that renegade leaders need to do within themselves and in the teams they build.  They discuss: - Being inwardly sound and others-focused - Growing beyond tying your identity to your business - 6 players of a power team Get your own copy of Renegades today at ⁠SystemAndSoul.com/Renegades⁠!

We have something big to share with you! We just launched, Renegades, our brand new book for business founders and entrepreneurs who want to close the gap from being a Renegade Founder to a Renegade Leader. This is the first of a four-part series in which we dive deep into the book, the storeis and challenges that shaped it, and why this book is a game-changer.  In this episode Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker discuss: - The gap from Renegade Founder to Renegade Leader - Overcoming the need to feel needed - Are you being an intentional coach to your team? Visit SystemAndSoul.com/Renegades to order the book OR sign up to get a FREE chapter!

Faith Ventures welcomes Benj Miller, CEO of System & Soul, executive coach, and all-around inspiring gentleman. In this episode, we delve into the art and science of business building and leadership development. Benj started off doing web design and, believe it or not, car sales!  Benj shares his unique perspectives on the role of small businesses in communities, the importance of aligning one's work with their beliefs, and understanding how commerce is a major part of God's means of provision in the world. This insightful conversation will challenge you to rethink your approach to business, serving others beyond transactions, and how to become "inwardly sound and others-focused."

What is the most impactful change that you can make to your leadership style? Why should you invest in your inward expansion and outward interactions?  What's the power that you access by being committed to the present moment? Welcome back! I'm interviewing Benj Miller, entrepreneur and founder of the System & Soul Framework and a fellow podcast host. He is also the author of a new book, Renegades, which will be our October book of the month! Benj has grown from a renegade business founder into a renegade leader, and today we speak about the challenges and lessons that came from his journey. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:  Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

A dynamic world requires dynamic leaders. In this episode, Benj Miller chats with David Emerald Womeldorff about: 1. Updating Our Human Operating System 2. Making Decisions with a Seven-Generation Mindset 3. Finding More Time to Play Pickle Ball This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References: TheEmpowermentDynamic.com The Power of TED Three Vital Questions

“Growth is not our problem; desire is our problem.” Gary Harpst, author of Built to Beat Chaos, joins Benj Miller to discuss: 1. Why has civilization rapidly progressed technologically but not sociologically?  2. Creating order our of the raw material of chaos 3. Learning to embrace constraints This episode is sponsored by The 261.  Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.  But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.  That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References: Built to Beat Chaos by Gary Harpst www.garyharpst.com

Benj Miller chats with marketing legend, author and co-founder of Level C, Marty Neumeier. In this episode they discuss: - The definition of growth: When growth becomes the enemy - The role of business in a divided society - The meaning of brands when tribal beliefs become a substitute for truth This episode is sponsored by The 261.  Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.  But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.  That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References: MartyNeumeier.com

In this episode, Benj Miller chats with S2 Coach and business sage, Gary S. Held, about leadership, culture, and passion. Gary's vast business experience has taught him that leadership is living, breathing, acting, and working such that people want to follow you; culture means embracing the humanity of your business; and passion meaning giving a damn about the people you lead.  “As you grow a business, you need to grow people.” –Gary Held This episode is sponsored by The 261.  Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.  But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.  That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business.If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References: https://www.redadmiralventures.com/

Sure… you can fix the issue now. OR, you can fix it forever. In today's episode of System and Soul, Benj Miller and (drum roll…) Chris White are back to chat with speaker, author, and expert EOS implementor, Ted Bradshaw about working on your business as opposed to working in your business.  Why shouldn't you miss this episode? Because you'll also learn about creating a personal operating system, and how to leverage AI. If this is not the most relevant conversation you need to hear right now, are you even an entrepreneur? [Disembodied cackle]. Here we go… This episode is sponsored by The 261.  Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.  But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.  That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!

System & Soul co-founder Benj Miller with a dose of wisdom and knowledge, and some background on his latest (final ?) venture.the261.combenjmiller.com

On this episode of System and Soul, Benj Miller talks with business and leadership transformation coach, Olivier Aries, about using data for self-awareness, how leaders should think about risk management, and how to bring ideas into reality. Olivier is an expert on mixing human behavior, business transformation, and design thinking to help organizations build new services and businesses and to create positive cultures that embrace change and free everyone's creativity and innovation skills. This episode is sponsored by The 261.  Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.  But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.  That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References: Thrive Collective Connect with Olivier on LinkedIn Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

One commonly shared idea in the work force is the idea that the less work one has to do, the better. Although true in some cases, Dr. Tracy Brower, author of The Secrets to Happiness At Work, challenges this notion––pointing out pervasive trends such as “quiet quitting” and increased disengagement at work.  According to Brower the key is not to work less; the key is to find joy in your work. Work presents some of the greatest opportunities for growth, connection, and happiness. Join this conversation with Dr. Brower and Benj Miller as they discuss the “assault” on work, the greatest potentials for the future of work, and the vital importance of connection and community. This episode is sponsored by The 261.  Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.  But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.  That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References: TracyBrower.com SteelCase.com Tracy Brower, Phd (LinkedIn) The Secrets to Happiness At Work

This week, we dig deeper into the concept of intentionality, a key component for success in both our personal and professional lives. Intentionality is the deliberate practice of controlling our behavior, thoughts, and actions to create a desired outcome. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Robby Angle, Mark Butler, and Benj Miller, to dig one layer deeper and examine what factors help leaders identify the areas in which they need to be intentional. Learn with us as we discuss manifesting our preferred future and achieving our goals through purpose and intentionality. The key to running a successful organization is having a bench of leaders you can rely on. But building leaders can be daunting and costly. There's not enough time in the day to mentor every person on your team, and it takes a lot of effort to gather resources, and measure leadership growth in people. That's why Wildsparq created a scalable leadership development system to grow your people in a consistent way. Each month your people will hope online, learn essential leadership skills tailored to your organization's goals. Then, you team will meet together to discuss practical application. It's a turnkey leadership development system that's scalable, sustainable, and strategic. Your people are the key to your success. Invest in their growth with Wildsparq. Learn more at wildsparq.com. References: TrueFace.org Mark Butler

Ambitious business owners understand how valuable every minute of every day is. But even if you're committed to working hard, it can be easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day. Being intentional means taking the time to evaluate your goals and objectives, as well as your processes and strategies, to ensure that you're heading in the right direction. That's why, this week, Benj Miller begins a two-part series in which he and two of his most intentional-skilled friends, Robby Angle and Mark Butler, talk have a heart-to-heart conversation about the ways they're being intentional this year as it relates to family, business, faith, and relationships. This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References: TrueFace.org Mark Butler

This week Benj Miller talks with best-selling author and business leader, Sean Castrina, about ensuring consistent growth in business and life. Sean shares what he does to maintain his physical and cognitive energy, and what condensing your yearly goals down to quarterly goals can do for your business. If you want to create breakthrough in your business by gaining clarity and control, don't miss this episode. This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References: SeanCastrina.com Connect with Sean on Instagram Listen to the 10-Minute Entrepreneur

For many leaders, the turbulent leadership landscape of the past several years has highlighted the importance of honing the most foundational leadership skills. This week on System & Soul, Benj Miller talks with entrepreneur and business coach, Tyler Dickerhoof, about focusing on people and relationships in the midst of trying seasons. Tyler shares the importance of learning and sharing from your experiences, the best ways to connect with people, the difference between psychological safety and psychological resilience, plus how great marketing is great leadership. This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References: TylerDickerhoof.com

On this episode of the Trueface Podcast, Robby is with Benj Miller. Benj is a proven entrepreneur who values character, culture, and innovation. Nineteen years ago, he founded his first company as the strategist and visionary behind Syrup Marketing, where I launched hundreds of brands for clients -- and eight additional operating companies of his own. In 2021, he co-founded System & Soul. It's the only operating framework that combines the systems and soul of a business. System & Soul pulls in some of the same systems and principles that have helped businesses run better for decades but have a deeper focus on the Soul of the company… the identity, culture, and people development. If you want to learn more about Benj and his work, visit https://benjmiller.co Want to know when we release episodes? Sign up here: https://www.trueface.org/podcast-subscribe.Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/5Pmhkyew79cThanks for joining the podcast. Our goal is to help you experience and apply grace to your everyday life through sharing stories and processing these principles as we all learn to live beyond the mask. If you enjoyed this episode of the Trueface Podcast, it would help us if you would share this podcast with your friends and give us a 5-star review wherever you listen to this podcast.Support the show

Get a glimpse of the entrepreneur mindset as Ken shares a worthwhile business-related conversation with Benj Miller of System & Soul. In this episode, they will dive into the following: ● Benj's beginning stages of getting into entrepreneurship and what led him to his calling: System & Soul. ● How our current society looks down on Lifestyle Businesses ● The essence of proper employee treatment and helping them ‘drive their C.A.R.' ● How the education system doesn't serve entrepreneurs ● The rise of solopreneurs and its impact on today's economy About Guest: Benj Miller is a business coach, the chief architect, and co-founder of the company System & Soul. He helps businesses move from being founder-led to leadership-team led so they can scale, and is dedicated to using his curiosity to help others find perspective. He provides services on executive coaching, leadership development, public speaking, team building, training, management consulting, business consulting, and strategic planning. About Guest Company: System & Soul helps experienced business coaches increase their income and impact in 90 days through the System & Soul Framework. The company's mission is to transform 25,000 companies by the end of this decade, just using the System & Soul operating framework where coaches can take the lessons that other people have learned and put them into their business, thus creating a breakthrough. System & Soul provides the structure, language, and processes coaches need to manage their business while not forgetting the soul, why they created it in the first place, the culture they want for their employees, and what makes them attractive to their customers. Guest Contact Information: Website: benjmiller.com LinkedIn: Benj Miller System & Soul: systemandsoul.com the261: the261.com Twitter: @benjmiller Contact Ken: inlink.com/ken hello@kencox.com Text: 314-370-2871 #GetToWork Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clicksandbrickspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clicksandbrickspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClicksBricksPodcast Website: https://clickandbrickspodcast.com #businesspodcast #founderstories #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get a glimpse of the entrepreneur mindset as Ken shares a worthwhile business-related conversation with Benj Miller of System & Soul. In this episode, they will dive into the following: ● Benj's beginning stages of getting into entrepreneurship and what led him to his calling: System & Soul. ● How our current society looks down on Lifestyle Businesses ● The essence of proper employee treatment and helping them ‘drive their C.A.R.' ● How the education system doesn't serve entrepreneurs ● The rise of solopreneurs and its impact on today's economy About Guest: Benj Miller is a business coach, the chief architect, and co-founder of the company System & Soul. He helps businesses move from being founder-led to leadership-team led so they can scale, and is dedicated to using his curiosity to help others find perspective. He provides services on executive coaching, leadership development, public speaking, team building, training, management consulting, business consulting, and strategic planning. About Guest Company: System & Soul helps experienced business coaches increase their income and impact in 90 days through the System & Soul Framework. The company's mission is to transform 25,000 companies by the end of this decade, just using the System & Soul operating framework where coaches can take the lessons that other people have learned and put them into their business, thus creating a breakthrough. System & Soul provides the structure, language, and processes coaches need to manage their business while not forgetting the soul, why they created it in the first place, the culture they want for their employees, and what makes them attractive to their customers. Guest Contact Information: Website: benjmiller.com LinkedIn: Benj Miller System & Soul: systemandsoul.com the261: the261.com Twitter: @benjmiller Contact Ken: inlink.com/ken hello@kencox.com Text: 314-370-2871 #GetToWork Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clicksandbrickspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clicksandbrickspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClicksBricksPodcast Website: https://clickandbrickspodcast.com #businesspodcast #founderstories #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to hiring a new team member, you're not just picking them––they're picking you. A large part of their decision comes down to the culture of your business. This week, Benj Miller brings back Jonathan Reynolds along with Jeff Boucher, Senior Director of Operations at Titus Talent, to talk about the role that the Titus culture played in attracting him and how they continue to live out those values to attract top players to choose their organization over their competitors. This episode is brought to you by Titus Talent Strategies. Titus Talent Strategies exists to equip companies to make the best attraction, engagement, hiring, and development decisions to meet their organization's people and performance objectives. We're here to help you get the right people, in the right seats and be the best team members they can be, guaranteed. This is not your traditional recruiting model. Our approach has led to measurable results for our clients and lasting partnerships. Learn more at titustalent.com. Links: Right Seat Right People by Johnathan Reynolds TitusTalent

Does your business system reflect its values and “soul”? Are the values that your business is built upon present and enacted by its operational systems? Why should leaders become relational rather than transactional? Today I'm excited to introduce you to two guests, Benj Miller and Chris White, the founders of System & Soul. Together we dig into their insights and ideology around leadership, as they share their experiences growing businesses, founding their partnership, and coming together to help other businesses. In particular, we look at how you can move from founder-led companies to leadership-driven companies. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Your people are your business's greatest asset. That's a well-known truth among entrepreneurs. But, the ability to keep your greatest asset, especially the top performers, is often thought of as an elusive soft skill that requires a secret business recipe. The good news is that there is a recipe. More good news, it's not a secret. In this episode, Benj Miller and Chris White invite Jonathan Reynolds back on to discuss the recipe for people retention, what it takes to create a culture where people execute well, and the keys to accelerate and ensure people a ready for their next role or promotion. Be sure to pre-order Jonathan's new book Right Seat, Right People to learn even more about the insights his organization has gleaned as they continue to learn and master the art of culture engineering. This episode is sponsored by SignatureFD. Do you ever feel like you're counting the days to retirement to enjoy the money you've been working so hard to earn? If this is you, we want to introduce you to our friends at SignatureFD. SignatureFD is a different kind of wealth management company that's helping clients enjoy their wealth now while creating security for the future. They have a unique trademarked process called Net Worthwhile, which helps clients integrate and activate their wealth in four key categories: grow, protect, give, and live. You can take the first step to discovering your Net Worthwhile with their free quiz. You can find it at SigatureFD.com/MyGPGL. References: Right Seat, Right People Pre-Order Signature FD Titus Talent

As business seasons change, your organization requires different employees and different skills. But how do you equip your current team and leaders to adapt to the necessary changes that the future requires? In this episode, Benj Miller talks with BELAY CFO, Lisa Zeeveld, about how to manage the professional development of your current team. They also discuss positioning your business to change along with an unpredictable economy and the challenge of changing your perspective of yourself, personally and professionally, throughout your businesses season. Plus, you'll hear a couple leadership lessons Lisa learned during her years building motorcycles! This episode is sponsored by SignatureFD. Do you ever feel like you're counting the days to retirement to enjoy the money you've been working so hard to earn? If this is you, we want to introduce you to our friends at SignatureFD. SignatureFD is a different kind of wealth management company that's helping clients enjoy their wealth now while creating security for the future. They have a unique trademarked process called Net Worthwhile, which helps clients integrate and activate their wealth in four key categories: grow, protect, give, and live. You can take the first step to discovering your Net Worthwhile with their free quiz. You can find it at SigatureFD.com/MyGPGL. References: Connect with Lisa on Instagram BELAY

Benj Miller became an EOS expert and founded ninety.io as part of his own entrepreneurship journey. In this episode of The Remarkable Coach Podcast, Micheal Pacheco and Benj (phonetic) discuss the evolution and pitfalls of EOS, leadership in SMBs, and the importance of two sides of the same business coin – system and soul. A business needs both systems and “soul” to thrive sustainably, and Benj and his team know how to optimize both sides. Learn more in this episode!   A Bit About Benj: Business Coach, Entrepreneur, and Friend.   Where to find Benj: Website: https://www.benjmiller.com https://www.the261.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjmilleratl/ BOOK LINKS: https://amzn.to/3aB3RSk https://amzn.to/3mizLFt https://amzn.to/3GYame4 https://amzn.to/3MoAxLK https://amzn.to/3GS0Rgl

In this engaging episode, Benj Miller, Co-Founder & Chief Architect of System & Soul, shares how he went from teenage night club owner to accidental entrepreneur to a coach & consultant that helps entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Along the way he discovered the power of and path to achieving clarity and control for your business. Benj is a proven entrepreneur who values character, culture and innovation. He founded his first company 17 years ago as the strategist and visionary behind https://syrupmarketing.com/ (Syrup Marketing) , where he has launched hundreds of brands for clients -- and eight additional operating companies of his own. One constant runs through all that Benj does: he has a passion for creating amazing organizational culture … culture that pours into people; that develops and sustains them. Notably, he brings that heart to his family, too -- his wife of 21 years and their four amazing kids! Benj's coaching journey started with an implementation during a merger of two of his companies. It was such a success that he began coaching all of his other companies. He then went on to create https://www.ninety.io/ (ninety.io), a software platform, authored https://www.amazon.com/Clarity-Field-Guide-Answers-Else/dp/1636800033/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the%20clarity%20field%20guide&qid=1619090746&sr=8-2 (The Clarity Field Guide), co-hosts the https://www.systemandsoul.com/podcast (System & Soul Podcast.) In 2021, Benj founded https://www.systemandsoul.com/ (System & Soul.) It's the only operating framework that combines the systems and soul of a business. System & Soul pulls in some of the same systems and principles that have helped businesses run better for decades but has a deeper focus on the Soul of the company… the identity, culture, and people development. Together, these elements are proven to create breakthrough in companies across industries to accelerate growth. Want to learn more about Benj's work at System & Soul? Check out his website at https://www.systemandsoul.com/ (www.systemandsoul.com) and for a free daily leadership reminder visit https://www.the261.com/ (the261.com).

#017: The Power of “I Don't Know” with Clay Scroggins Despite what your ego might tell you, you don't have to know it all in order to lead. This week on System & Soul, Benj Miller invites long-time friend and returning guest, Clay Scroggins, to discuss the power of admitting you don't know the answer. Clay also shares the importance of getting the right people on the bus and a few who aren't so right. Plus he and Benj dive into the the issue of conflict––it never goes away, it's never perfect, but it's always worth it. This episode is sponsored by BELAY Solutions. We're passionate about bringing business leaders the insights you need to keep doing great work, and so are our friends at BELAY Solutions. BELAY is an incredible, 100% remote organization revolutionizing productivity with virtual assistants, bookkeepers, and social media managers. Their podcast One Next Step is so full of practical tips and actionable tools to help you run your business so it stops running you. Find them at OneNextStepPodcast.com. Or subscribe in the Apple podcast app today. References: ClayScroggins.com The Aspiring Leader's Guide to the Future One Next Step Podcast

As part of our Season III relaunch this week, we are revisitng a few of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today. In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Linda Lindquist-Bishop a World Champion Sailor.  She is a tireless competitor, thinker, strategist, and advocate for women in sport. This conversation is real talk about courage, positioning women of today to break glass ceilings, sailing, the value of clearly defined roles, choosing love over fear, and why racing sailboats is the perfect leadership development laboratory. Linda has a wildly popular TED talk "A Mountain of Courage: Inspiring Change" and has been sought out by companies and sports associations for her skills in strategy and leadership, as well as her insight into change and integrating new systems for gender parity in sports.When we stand on the shoulders  'giants', Linda is holding us up. Enjoy this conversation again or for the very first time as we take off with our new season of When Women Fly. Topics Include- Innate versus learned leadership skills- Why the best leaders focus on asking good questions- The importance of clearly defined roles in sport and in business- The value of diversity in leadership positions- What it means to strive for excellence and live an extraordinary life- Taking on life's second mountain- The connection between voracious learning, acquiring expertise, and success- Being present with fear- Choosing love over fear- Dynamic variables in sailing, flying, freedom and life- The necessity of morning rituals- Freedom and flight- And other topics...Linda Lindquist-Bishop is a world champion athlete, strategist, and president of Courageous Thinking Inc. In 1995, Linda made history as a member of America3, the first all-women's team to compete in the America's Cup–the Super Bowl of sailing. Linda was awarded Glamour Magazine's ‘Women of the Year' in 1995 with America3, and was honored by Lifetime Television in 1997 as one of the ‘Top 100 Women of the Century.'Linda thrives in high-risk, stretch-goal team environments. Combining her athletic and business expertise, she knows that the only path to continuous improvement is when teams engage in consistent process to achieve strategic clarity, break through conflict and create alignment. It takes courage and trust, but the payoff is worth it – winning.Resources Mentioned:Courageous Thinking Inc. – http://www.cgthink.com/Rising Tide Leadership Institue – http://www.4risingtide.org/TEDx Talk " A Mountain Of Courage- Inspiring Change" – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCtCYDQipM0Books Mentioned:The Archer by Paulo CoelhoThe Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity by Edwene GainesTeam of Teams by Stanley McChrystal, Tantum Collins. David Silverman, and Chris FussellThe Clarity Field Guide by Benj Miller, and Chris White

Benj is a 10x founder and the chief architect of System & Soul—a business framework to help leaders everywhere gain clarity, control, and breakthrough. His goal is to transform 25,000 companies by 2030 - because small businesses are the life-blood of our communities. In this episode, we talk about how Benj first discovered the tremendous satisfaction he experienced by being in the position of "guide", the very important difference between Consulting and Coaching, and how he's helping senior leaders become "torch-bearers" who pass this light and heat around to every member of their team. We also touch on how important it is for leaders to not only refrain from obscuring truths about their business but also to actively work to unearth those truths and share them with everyone on the team. It's only then that the real work can begin. Benj is definitely an experienced "podcasteur", which is a word I just made up for someone who's adept at both guesting on and hosting a podcast. He shares my passion for thinking less in terms of an interview and more in terms of a conversation - because that's where the real value is discovered.   To learn more about Benj: https://www.systemandsoul.com/   To learn more about The Coffee with Coaches podcast, please visit: https://boxer.agency/coffee-with-coaches/  

Did Benj just find his System and Soulmate? This week, we talk with Dr. Jerome Lubbe, an expert in shifting from health care to human care, and a man with a bio so fascinating you have to hear it for yourself. This week Benj Miller and Dr. Jerome talk about what it really means to be taken care of, how business leaders can effectively take care of the people they serve in a way that builds healthy culture, and how to do all this without compromising self-care and family life. This is certainly a conversation for the books! This episode is sponsored by The 261. Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads. But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business. That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up! References: DrJerome.com The Brain-Bases Enneagram by Dr. Jerome Lubbe

Claire and I first met when she was a student in one of the programs I coach for. We were working on building and growing her career as a copywriter when she suddenly realized it wasn't really what she wanted. Cue the head trash and wondering if it's OK to quit or pivot. We talk about what it's like to completely change directions, when to listen to your own heart, and owning your ever-changing identity. Listen now!Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode:Do you have a gold medal in procrastination? Here's why Claire and I think that could be a good thing… STOP DOING THIS: by “this” I mean thinking you have to start at the bottom every time you make a change. Here's the good news: just by merit of being in the workforce, you've got certain skillz that make you an awesome prospect for anyone lucky enough to work with you Why it's so hard to embrace a big life change (hint: it's directly related to what you call yourself, and how confidently you do it). What if… and hear me out… what if instead of being afraid of failure, we could focus on challenging ourselves to lead by example, win or lose? Here's what happened when Claire and I both got off on a ranty tangent. When it's OK to quit (and why the “never give up” paradigm is old and busted)…This one is full of sass and awesomeness. Don't miss out - listen now!Claire's Bio:Claire Fernan is a writer, corporate flight attendant, Doctor of Pharmacy, and completely shameless when it comes to reinventing herself on the path to joy and empowerment. After ten years as a hospital pharmacist, Claire put down the pills and picked up a laptop to put her writing talent to use as a copywriter. When copywriting left Claire longing to share her own voice and perspective, she took to the skies in the world of private aviation.When Claire isn't making picnics in the skies on jets or pondering life through her writing, you can find her on her yoga mat or at the beach. To get the latest on her journey, follow Claire on Instagram @theclairemarie or visit her website: clairefernan.comResources and links mentioned:Claire's WebsiteClaire's InstagramBooks mentionedThe Clarity Field Guide by Benj Miller and Chris WhiteGrant CardonePermission to Kick Ass - Episode 7 with Carolynn AnanianArianna Huffington ArticleCome kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTubeDownload this episode

Not wanting to be the “starving artist,” Miriam put down her paint brush and turned to the security of hedge fund banking. After her company went under and the 9/11 tragedy showed how fragile “guaranteed” stability (and life) can be, Miriam knew she couldn't go back. She fully embraced the artist in herself and not only has she made a living doing it, she also helps other artists create a business with their art. If you believe the BS that you can't turn your passion into a paycheck, this one's for you. Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode:You'd be a jerk if you didn't invite your friends to your party… so why are we refusing to invite our customers to the party? Miriam's got a reframe you can use to make selling your services feel as easy as hanging with friends. How do you start organic marketing? How do you build an email list? Miriam's straightforward approach takes all the mystery out of it while simultaneously squashing imposter syndrome that might be holding you back.  First course flop: for her first digital course launch, Miriam followed the blueprint of successful course creators… but her course wasn't the success she'd hoped for. Miriam reveals what she was missing with that launch and what you need to be aware of when looking at others' success. Locked in a tower, waiting to be “discovered”... Are you using “Rapunzel style marketing” with your biz?  Miriam and I break it down for the trap it is (and share some simple ideas on how to put yourself out there). Your business doesn't have to be the next big thing — according to Miriam, you only need to be “micro” and can still have a big impact. If overthinking has had you delaying action, you gotta hear this. This one is jam-packed full of advice. Don't miss out - listen now!Miriam's Bio:Today's guest is an artist and founder of The Inspiration Place, where she helps other artists learn how to profit from their passion. Through her online classes, business coaching programs, and top-ranked podcast, she's helped thousands of artists around the world develop their skill sets and create more time and freedom to do what they love. Her signature coaching program, The Artist Incubator, has helped dozens of artists go from so-so sales to sold-out collections.  After witnessing 9/11, she abandoned a lucrative hedge fund to become a full-time working artist. Since then,  She's been featured in major publications including Forbes, The New York Times, Where Women Work, Art of Man, and Art Journaling magazine. Her artwork has also been featured on NBC's “Parenthood” and the Amazon series “Hunters” with Al Pacino. Her forthcoming book with HarperCollins Leadership on how to make it as an artist is scheduled to be released in October 2022.  Please welcome to the podcast, Miriam Schulman!Resources and links mentioned:Miriam's siteThe Artist's Profit PlanMiriam's Podcast - The Inspiration PlaceThe Clarity Field Guide by Benj Miller and Chris White (this is the book I forgot the title of in the episode)Come kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTubeDownload this episode

As a business leader are you focused on the systems or the soul side of your practice? Are you building a team that focuses on both? Benj Miller, co-founder of the business operating framework System & Soul, joins Dimensional's Catherine Williams to share the six key elements leaders can focus on to support client satisfaction, employee development, and growth in their business. Learn more in Miller's book The Clarity Field Guide, available at www.clarityfieldguide.com.

Don't strive for perfection. Strive for continued optimization over time. Anything in work or life falls into the category of things that can be made continually better. The first step is doing enough reps at something that it becomes almost second nature. Then finding ways to automate that thing where it takes less effort. Only then can you look for ways to make it more efficient, more optimized, so it takes even less time and effort. If you repeat this process over and over with every element of your life and business, incredible results will emerge. Our first guest, Benj Miller, is the founder of System and Soul, who, like Rob, hails originally from Ohio. His vision is to transform 25k small businesses this decade through a unique brand of coaching that focuses on both business fundamentals, as well as what they refer to as the “Soul” side. To him, that means the identity, story and culture of an organization, including how they treat their employees. Benj has a lot of things going in the right direction, but needs some help looking at how his business model will evolve. Corey Pulido lives on a large property in North Carolina where he and his wife foster hound dogs. He is a teacher. He has multiple properties that he manages. And he has a ton of other ideas he wants to pursue. Rob helps him focus on building sustainability so he can spend his time focusing on his nonprofit and pursuing his other ideas without sacrificing his passions. Learn more about this episode.

“When we have soul, it elevates the systems and when we elevate the systems, we can elevate the soul.” Benj Miller and Chris White are the Founders of System & Soul, a one-of-a-kind organizational operating framework that gives as much weight to people as it does processes. Their philosophy is that the two concepts feed one another. In this episode, Benj and Chris share how they discovered the importance of being intentional about the ‘soul' of an organization. As you listen, you'll learn how you can reach your full potential by bringing harmony to the inner-workings of your organization.

On this episode of the Trueface podcast, Robby is with Benj Miller.  Benj is a proven entrepreneur who values character, culture, and innovation. He founded his first company 15 years ago as the strategist and visionary behind Syrup Marketing, where he has launched hundreds of brands for clients -- and seven additional operating companies of his own. He is now the Chief Architect & Co-Founder at System & Soul. System and Soul helps growth-minded leaders strengthen the systems and soul of their business.Benj Is Married to Erica and had 4 kids. Benj's mission in life is to Use his curiosity to help others find perspectiveRobby and Benj catch up as two friends and discuss what they are processing heading into a new year. This is a special and helpful example of two friends connecting deeply.You can pick up the Clarity Field Guide at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Clarity-Field-Guide-Answers-Else/dp/1636800033/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=the%20clarity%20field%20guide&qid=1608207993&sr=8-4Support the show (https://trueface.givingfuel.com/buildtrust)

The whole point of setting your quarterly objectives is to achieve them! But sometimes businesses get lost in the process and create unhealthy habits when setting their quarterly goals. Today on S2 Tips, Benj Miller outlines the Seven Deadly Sins of setting quarterly objectives. No one wants to recite Hail Marys half way through the quarter, so keep these helpful reminders on hand in your next quarterly meeting. You can learn more about gaining clarity and control in your business by visiting SystemandSoul.com. This episode is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn't feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it's tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what's going on today in the business. There's an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That's what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com.

Your team meetings are some of the most important moments in your business's life! That's we're vision is casted, ideas are sparked and shared, and momentum is created. At, least that's what your meetings should be. So, what do you do if your meetings get stale? First of all, don't ignore it! That's a red flag. It's an obvious indicator that your team or business is not ambitions enough, or not focused enough, or not dealing with the important issues your business needs to solves. In this episode, Benj Miller shares the FREE System & Soul tool that can help you get your business out of this rut and make your meetings more energetic, engaging, and proactive! Click here to access the free tool! This tip is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn't feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it's tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what's going on today in the business. There's an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That's what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com. Resources: Check-In Question Upgrades System & Soul

Happy Holidays System and Soulville! We wanted to make this episode short and sweet as we make a fun announcement about the new year and what you can expect from System and Soul after the coming weeks. But, we also wanted to offer a thought for the holiday season. We all have mixed feelings about the holidays. For some it's stressful, over commercialized, and chaotic. For others it's a happy, festive, and even nostalgic season. But what most of us have in common during this time is that we all have a hope for next year. In this episode, Benj Miller reminds us that as we hope, there are always two forces at play within us: love and fear. So, as you hope and dream for the next year, remember that the thoughts and distractions that creep in and stifle our big ideas about what could be come from our fear. This season, let's focus on the love, let's hope a little bit more, let's dream and little bit bigger, and let's make next year the best one yet! We'll be here on the journey with you to help make those big ideas come true and to help you gain more clarity and control. See you next year! This episode is brought to you by System & Soul Coaching. Are you limiting your impact as a leader? We know you're experienced in the world of business, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. We know you're smart, intentional, business-savvy folks. But are you playing too small? One of the greatest steps you can take after years of leading a company or organization is to become a coach for other businesses. I've been a business coach for over 10 years after a 20 year corporate career, and I have to tell you, I couldn't imagine doing anything else. It's also why Benj and founded System & Soul. We're training coaches right now to help small businesses everywhere experience breakthrough in both the system and the soul of their business. If you're ready to expand your capacity and create impact like never before, let's go! Get on my calendar so I can tell you more. Head over to SystemandSoul.com/Coach.

What are you optimizing for? This is one of the best questions you can ask yourself during this season of your business. Whether you're on purpose or not, you're optimizing your business for something, but unless it's intentional, you may end up optimizing for the wrong thing––trajecting your business in a direction you don't want it to go. In today's tip, Benj Miller explains the many things some businesses optimize themselves for, and how asking yourself this question can set your business on the path to accomplishing the core vision your business is designed to achieve. This episode is sponsored by S2sync.com. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn't feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it's tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what's going on today in the business. There's an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That's what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com.

Are you a personality assessment junkie? Do you pee a little bit when someone mentions the Enneagram or Myers Briggs? We sure hope not, because that sounds like something you need to see your doctor about. …anyways, if you've taken any personality assessment, you may have noticed that they typically place people on a spectrum of either relationship-oriented or task-oriented. And, depending on where you fall on the spectrum can determine how well you succeed in different areas of your work and how well you collaborate with others. In this week's S2 Tip, Benj Miller walks you through two lifehacks that will help people, wherever they are on the relationship/task spectrum, become more intuitive in the areas in which they struggle. The result will help you possess a better understanding of yourself, the people you collaborate with, and the people you lead. This S2 Tip is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn't feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it's tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what's going on today in the business. There's an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That's what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com.

One of our most talked about episodes was our ninth episode, which featured John Ott. John talked about what is meant to be an “inwardly sound” leader. Based on his research, an inwardly sound leader poses self-awareness, is principled, purposeful, holistically healthy, secure and settled. In this week's tips Benj Miller approaches these traits from a new angle in order to discover what it would look like if your business was inwardly sound. Then he challenges you to identify the biggest gap in your business as it relates to these traits and to ask yourself, “What is the one next step I can take to fill that gap?” This episode is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn't feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it's tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what's going on today in the business. There's an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That's what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com.

Often, leaders get confused between principles and prescriptions. It would be nice if all the self-help books that offer a clean-cut formula to run your business actually worked as seamlessly as they sound. But the best leaders know that business is more complex than that. The best leaders know the difference between principles and prescriptions. Principles help shape how we live, lead, and the decisions we make. These are our mental models of how the engine works. But often times, it's too easy to want prescriptions. Prescriptions are a great way to gloss over the problems that needs fixing. In this episode, Benj Miller explains the importance of collecting principles, not prescriptions. This episode is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn't feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it's tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what's going on today in the business. There's an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That's what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com.

Philosophers, scientists, and perhaps the particularly reflective daydreamers alike, have all marveled at the question, “What is the soul?” Here at S2, we couldn't have founded a company called System & Soul without giving a considerable amount of thought to that question as it relates to, not only the human soul, but the soul of the business. Today, Benj Miller and Chris White dive into the S2 Framework and discuss how it prioritizes the soul of the business and helps accelerate the value of the organization and its attractiveness to the market. You'll learn how S2 defines the soul of the business and its components and how this foundation is the best framework for helping you gain clarity and control in your business. This episode is brought to you by System & Soul Coaching. Are you limiting your impact as a leader? We know you're experienced in the world of business, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. We know you're smart, intentional, business-savvy folks. But are you playing too small? One of the greatest steps you can take after years of leading a company or organization is to become a coach for other businesses. I've been a business coach for over 10 years after a 20 year corporate career, and I have to tell you, I couldn't imagine doing anything else. It's also why Benj and founded System & Soul. We're training coaches right now to help small businesses everywhere experience breakthrough in both the system and the soul of their business. If you're ready to expand your capacity and create impact like never before, let's go! Get on my calendar so I can tell you more. Head over to SystemandSoul.com/Coach. Resources: Culture Code by Daniel Coyle The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni System & Soul

One of our most talked about S2 episodes to date was with John Ott. In that episode John discusses the two most desirable attributes that make a great leader––inwardly sound and others-focused. Today we're going to add two more attributes to this to paint the picture of a great coach. In this S2 Tip, Benj Miller discusses the importance of strategic thinking and effective communication, and he dives into the key practices that leaders must embrace in order to possess these leadership attributes. This episode is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn't feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it's tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what's going on today in the business. There's an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That's what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com.

Did you know that the plural form of the word “priorities” wasn't used commonly until the 1950's? That's because it's an oxymoron. A priority, by definition, refers to the thing that's in first place. If you have more than one thing in first place, essentially, you have nothing in first place. In this week's S2 Tip, Benj Miller challenges us to rethink our understanding our own priorities and narrow them down to one thing. Doing so may very well provide some clarity and control in your leadership and your business by homing in on that one thing you need to own. This episode is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn't feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it's tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what's going on today in the business. There's an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That's what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com.

Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady––these aren't exactly the first names that come to mind when you think of brilliant entrepreneurial minds. No, when you think of these names, you think of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, “the show where everything is made up, and the points don't matter.” But, as it turns out, the actors and comedians who wow us from stage with their off-the-cuff, on-the-fly wit, often follow an unofficial set of rules called The Rules of Improv, which surprisingly “set the stage” for some insightful and helpful tips that we can implement to make our businesses better, healthier, and more efficient. In this S2 Tip, Benj Miller walks through his favorite Rules of Improv as he extrapolates how they have the potential to better our communication, listening, brainstorming, collaboration, and leadership within your own businesses. This episode is sponsored by S2 Sync. Running the day-to-day of your business shouldn't feel like herding cats, right? Well, it can. With a full team and full plates, it's tough to have a pulse on the big picture all the way down to what's going on today in the business. There's an easier way to keep track of it all and keep your team connected. That's what S2 Sync is all about. S2 Sync is a platform designed to help you run easily on the System & Soul Framework. Everything from your Org Chart to Scoreboard, Quarterly Objectives to weekly meetings. You can track it all in S2 Sync. S2 Sync gives your business the clarity and control you need to breakthrough to the next stage/phase of your business. Experience a free trial today at S2sync.com.

Let's quit flirting with our dreams, and start committing to them. When we don't take the time to get clarity on what we want for our business or in our life, we create a cloud of ambiguity over our journey getting there. That's why, at System & Soul, we teach businesses how important it is to get a very vivid picture of their goals. In today's S2 Tip, Benj Miller talks about the Law of Attraction: the ability to attract the things you desire into your life. After you listen to this tip, we challenge you to grab that one thing that you desire, write it down, and get determined. Then, see what aligns and comes to your aid to make that a reality. S2 Tips are brought to you by Ninety.io. Ninety is a cloud-based collection of the essential business building and awareness tools you need to make running your business almost easy. The clean and extraordinarily intuitive system includes every one of the tools you need to not only run your operating system but cascade it down and throughout your company. Learn more at Ninety.io.

Many business start out as a sales-focused organization with a sales-focused leader. As the leader, it's so important to understand the best practices and components of building a great sales team from the start. In today's S2 Tip, Benj Miller invites the newest member of the System & Soul team, Jeff Messner (Chief Growth Officer), to talk about the three components he's discovered at the most important for a sales-leader to embrace when building his or her sales team. You can learn more about System & Soul at SystemAndSoul.com. This episode is brought to you by Ninety.io. Ninety is a cloud-based collection of the essential business building and awareness tools you need to make running your business almost easy. The clean and extraordinarily intuitive system includes every one of the tools you need to not only run your operating system but cascade it down and throughout your company. Learn more at Ninety.io.

The whole point of setting your quarterly objectives is to achieve them! But sometimes businesses get lost in the process and create unhealthy habits when setting their quarterly goals. Today on S2 Tips, Benj Miller outlines the Seven Deadly Sins of setting quarterly objectives. No one wants to recite Hail Marys half way through the quarter, so keep these helpful reminders on hand in your next quarterly meeting. You can learn more about gaining clarity and control in your business by visiting SystemandSoul.com. This episode is brought to you by Work from Anywhere. It's an amazing moment in time, the new era of Work From Anywhere. It's a time when our post-pandemic environments are opening the door for leadership teams to reconsider how to run great companies in this new Work From Anywhere world. To help with that, our friends at Ninety.io have launched a new channel completely devoted to all things Work From Anywhere, among the leading authorities on Working From Anywhere to support small and medium-sized businesses. It totally makes sense. The Ninety.io technology makes it easy for teams to stay connected as they transition into a Work From Anywhere world. From people and technology, to communication and culture, rely on Ninety.io as a trusted resource for this new era. Stay up on the trends. Explore what's now and what's next. Just Google “Ninety.io Work From Anywhere” or Visit them online at WorkFromAnywhereWithNinety.com.

We talk a lot about what leaders need, but what do followers need? According to research from Gallup involving 10,000 people in “follower” roles between 2005 and 2008, leaders who were “perceived to be trustworthy and compassionate and who offer stability and hope have a significant impact on their employees.” In this week's tips, Benj Miller discusses these essential needs, but also reminds us that we cannot give what we do not have. Before leaders can offer trust, compassion, stability, and hope, they must first possess these characteristics within themselves. To learn more about System & Soul and gaining clarity and control in your business, visit us at SystemandSoul.com. This episode is brought to you by Work from Anywhere. It's an amazing moment in time, the new era of Work From Anywhere. It's a time when our post-pandemic environments are opening the door for leadership teams to reconsider how to run great companies in this new Work From Anywhere world. To help with that, our friends at Ninety.io have launched a new channel completely devoted to all things Work From Anywhere, among the leading authorities on Working From Anywhere to support small and medium-sized businesses. It totally makes sense. The Ninety.io technology makes it easy for teams to stay connected as they transition into a Work From Anywhere world. From people and technology, to communication and culture, rely on Ninety.io as a trusted resource for this new era. Stay up on the trends. Explore what's now and what's next. Just Google “Ninety.io Work From Anywhere” or Visit them online at ninety.io/WorkFromAnywhereWithNinety.com.

People can make or break an organization. Sometimes leader might even think that their business would be better without the people element. But without people, your organization is going to go nowhere fast. Today on System & Soul, we're doing another deep dive, this time, into the people component of your business. Time and time again, we see that the healthiest and most profitable businesses are ones that prioritize employee wellbeing through healthy culture, effective problem solving, and compassionate leadership. So we're doing to dive deep and teach about these three elements of leading people within your organization. To learn more about having a healthy culture in your organization, we recommend going back and listening to our episode with John Ott and being inwardly sound. This episode is brought to you by KeyStone Search. There is no doubt the right Integrator, COO or President can take your business to new heights. The team at KeyStone Search is expert at helping Visionaries, Entrepreneurs and Owners make this crucial hire. No-one has more experience placing these leaders than KeyStone. If hiring a rockstar second in command is in your future, visit us at www.keystonesearch.com and reach out anytime for more information.

Defining your organization's core values is key to providing clarity and control in your business. But defining your values improperly can leave you trapped––operating your company outside of its innate strengths. Today on S2 Tips, Benj Miller walks through Patrick Lencioni's three Value Traps. These are the pitfalls that organizations often experience when they set their values based on what is not core to their organization. By avoiding these traps, you will gain more clarity and control in your business by embracing what is unique to your organization, identifying what values are current and relevant to your organization, and setting values that are innate to your identity and ethos. To learn more about gaining clarity and control in your business, visit us at SystemAndSoul.com. S2 Tips are brought to you by Ninety.io. Ninety is a cloud-based collection of the essential business building and awareness tools you need to make running your business almost easy. The clean and extraordinarily intuitive system includes every one of the tools you need to not only run your operating system but cascade it down and throughout your company. Learn more at Ninety.io

When you introduce yourself to someone new, you probably start with your name and what you do for a living. But that doesn't hold a candle to the incredibly complex, unique, interesting person that you really are or to the contribution that you are making to the world. Your business is the same way. Most of the ways people will experience your business are on the surface level––name, mission statement, product, etc. But everything on the surface is a result of something deeper. It's the essence of your organization––your ethos. Today on System & Soul, we're taking a deep dive into the ethos of your organization. Essentially, your ethos answers the question, “Who are we as an organization?” For many business leaders, the answer to this question can be elusive and hard to grasp. But identifying your ethos will give your employees the language to embody the essence of your organization and provide your customers and clients a clear picture of how your organization can best serve their needs. That's why, today, we take the mystery out of defining your business's ethos and discuss the three components of ethos to help you answer that question for yourself. To learn more about your ethos and understanding what your organization can be the best at, check out the System & Soul Hedgehog Tool here. To partner with one of our System & Soul coaches and give your organization clarity and control, visit our website. This episode is brought to you by Delegate Solutions. Many entrepreneurs are overwhelmed, burnt out, and frustrated because they aren't able to spend enough time on their highest and best work. They know they need to delegate to an assistant, but they don't want the responsibility of managing one. At Delegate Solutions, we provide leaders with a different approach to admin support, without the hassles of committing to an employee. We support our clients remotely in as little as 1-2 hours per day all the way through to full-time. Our systematic approach includes customized delegation coaching to help you figure out what and how best to delegate, coupled with a team of thinkers and doers to continually get those things off your plate. We love to help visionary leaders free up time so they can do more of what they love and have a big impact. Learn more about our delegation support system by visiting www.delegatesolutions.com.

In one form or another, you're probably heard, “What get's measured gets managed.” That's because metrics are insanely valuable assets that provide clarity and control in your organization! We've talked a lot about data-driven decisions on the podcast recently. But it's easier to talk about data in theory than it is to practically implement it into your business. That's why, today, we're sharing the scoreboard component of the System & Soul model. Your scoreboard is a practical way to assess and manage your business through data, metrics, and KPIs. In this episode we demystify the scoreboard, discuss common missteps in keeping a scoreboard, and explain why this is such a valuable tool for examining whether the core functions of your business are winning or not. Whether you're a pro at scoreboards, brand spanking new to scoreboards, or don't know how or what to measure with your scoreboard, this episode will help you gain more clarity and control for your business. This episode is brought to you by Ninety. Ninety is a cloud-based collection of the essential business building and awareness tools you need to make running your business almost easy. The clean and extraordinarily intuitive system includes every one of the tools you need to not only run your operating system but cascade it down and throughout your company. Learn more at Ninety.io

What will it take to raise more women into leadership positions? How can men and women show up as allies to create meaningful and lasting change?In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Linda Lindquist-Bishop to discuss how we can set up the women of today to be successful in leadership positions, what it means to choose love over fear in our relationships and in our lives, why racing sailboats is the best leadership development strategy, and much more.Topics IncludeInnate versus learned leadership skillsWhy the best leaders focus on asking good questionsThe importance of clearly defined roles in sport and in businessThe value of diversity in leadership positionsWhat it means to strive for excellence and live an extraordinary lifeTaking on life's second mountainThe connection between voracious learning, acquiring expertise, and successBeing present with fearDynamic variables in sailing, flying, freedom and lifeThe necessity of morning ritualsFreedom and flightAnd other topics...Linda Lindquist-Bishop is a world champion athlete, strategist, and president of Courageous Thinking Inc. In 1995, Linda made history as a member of America3, the first all-women's team to compete in the America’s Cup–the Super Bowl of sailing. Linda was awarded Glamour Magazine’s ‘Women of the Year’ in 1995 with America3, and was honored by Lifetime Television in 1997 as one of the ‘Top 100 Women of the Century.’ ...Resources MentionedCourageous Thinking Inc. – http://www.cgthink.com/ Rising Tide Leadership Institue – http://www.4risingtide.org/Linda Lindquist-Bishop's TEDx Talk – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCtCYDQipM0Books MentionedThe Archer by Paulo Coelho The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity by Edwene GainesTeam of Teams by Stanley McChrystal, Tantum Collins. David Silverman, and Chris FussellThe Clarity Field Guide by Benj Miller, and Chris WhiteMy Utmost for His Highest by Oswald ChambersThe Daughters of Yalta by Catherine Grace Katz We would love to connect? Visit us online and signup for the monthly WWF newsletter!Website: https://www.whenwomenfly.com/Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest: @whenwomenflyEmail: hello@whenwomenfly.com

Benj is an amazing guy.  He's an entrepreneur, a podcast host, an author, a family man, and full of wisdom that he generously shares.  His website is www.benjmiller.co.  His book can be found at www.clarityfieldguide.com.  And, here is his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tractionville/id1475977229

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[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/7figureceo/7CEO_051__Sticky_Business_With_Benj_Miller.mp3″ title=”7CEO 051: Sticky Business With Benj Miller” artist=”Casey Graham” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” ] Benj Miller is a serial entrepreneur – I call him the “Atlanta Richard Branson” – he has three businesses over the 7-Figure mark with a fourth on its way! He is passionate about helping small business owners build their businesses and provide the assets they need for growth. 1. Syrup Marketing works with companies ($3-30MM revenue) to help them understand their brand and visualize it and take it to market with digital marketing services. 2. CodeSmith Development is custom software development and integrating multiple softwares to help companies work more effectively. 3. Transcend is a commercial real estate brokerage that helps small companies find office space that reflects their company culture and mission. 4. Traxion is a SaaS platform for companies that run EOS. LINKS Connect with Benj Miller – Website Twitter LinkedIn EOS Model – entrepreneurial operating system – Traction by Gino Wickman Toggl – app to track what you do to create your “Stop Doing” list Email your top take-aways and learnings to Casey@CaseyGraham.com TOP TAKE-AWAYS STOP DOING LIST Syrup began in 2004 as a way for Benj to quit his job as a creative director and start his own company. In 2009, the company grew 300% and by 2012, they broke the 7-Figure revenue mark. One of the best decisions he made was to elevate another leader in the company to run the day-to-day operations of the business. Benj realized he was a great visionary, but not a good operator. With that decision, he was able to do what he was best in the world at and empower others to do what they're good at. Ultimately you're going “CEOs are a tuxedo in the front and a hospital gown in the back”. The quicker we can turn over to others the things we're not good at, the better our company and team environment will be. HIRING TIPS Force yourself into pessimism – look for the reasons to NOT hire someone. Then if you do hire them, you know where they will need coaching. Realize what gear they work – make sure you're hiring people that work in the same gear as you. You don't want someone that will cover more or less ground than you will in a given day. Be thorough with what you expect for the job. One way to do this is to walk through an exercise with them that could take a while, but will be beneficial in the long run! Provide a list of the roles and responsibilities you expect from the new hire Ask them to chart how they rate themselves at each role and responsibility of the job (How well they like it and how well they would perform it Ask them, “How do you think we should measure how well you're doing at each of these roles and responsibilities?” and create their performance measurements together. MUST-HAVE BUSINESS PROCESS Understanding who you are as a business is the most important thing you can do for your business. Asking who you are, what you do, who you serve, etc. are the most important questions you can answer before you spend money on any other thing to grow your business. You have to start with who you are and who you are helping with your product and/or service. Going through this exercise every 3 years is crucial to continued growth. KEY METRICS In addition to looking at your financial reports regularly, you need to define and measure the most important numbers in your business. For example: 1. Magic Number – Future Revenue divided by Fixed Monthly Operating Costs (tells you how long of a runway you have if you don't sell another contract or product) 2. GAP Number – The amount required to hit your profitability goal for the month Having key numbers like this will simplify what you're looking at and keep you on track.

Today we hang out with Benj Miller, founder of the Eyespeak branding house. Benj shares his thoughts on how creativity works, and helps dispel the Smith that there's no science to the art of creative identity and branding.