Podcasts about business owner freedom

In today's episode, I discuss how uncertain and unclear the Wagner group 'coup' was from last week, the Supreme Court's decision to rule against Harvard and University of North Carolina's Affirmative Action practices, and the court case that sided with business owner freedom. Merch: https://xendependently-minded-merch.myspreadshop.com/ Where to find me: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/xen-podcasts/id1476108045?uo=4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNDU0ZTI4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9iIqryRFYnGTIh8uWxS4 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/xendependently-minded Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xendependentpodcast Twitter:XenPods Facebook: Xendependently Minded TikTok: XendependentlyMindedPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xendependentlyminded/message

What an absolute treat of an episode this is! International leadership and business coach Gregory Gray joins to discuss all the benefits of having a leadership coach, including: The unique advantages a coach can bring to leaders at all levels  What it means to move from manage-leading to leadership-leading  How to start your Vision Story  Why you always need to be recruiting  And so, so much more Greg is an expert in building teams and efficient businesses. He is the author of Business Owner Freedom, host of the Everyday Business Leader Podcast, and Founder of Gray University. His work helps leaders break free of daily busy work and find the time to focus on the long-term. His detailed strategies to build self-managing and self-accountable teams are part of his framework that will take you to another level of leadership success. Listen in now!

Lola Wright and her inimitable charisma join me on the pod today! Lola is a TEDx speaker, ordained minister, jazz singer, life guide, mother, partner, a gazillion more things, and now also a landscape design business owner. We, of course, talk about her journey through recent changes. Lola dives into her views on community building and why it's important for personal growth, and she explains the differences between a scarcity and abundance mindset and how they affect our finances. You can find Lola at the following places:www.lolawright.comInstagram:@lolapwrightWatch Lola's Tedx talk here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxXGzVAjWrU&t=3sNathan Wright Landscape Design:www.nathanwrightlandscape.com

On today's episode of the Landman Pivot podcast Pivot coach, Ryan Fairbanks, visits with Leadership Coach and Founder of Gray University, Gregory Gray. Greg is the author of Business Owner Freedom and LeaderFluence leadership training.We visit about coaching, mastermind groups and the power of having other people share their insights about our blind spots in a way that we can work on and overcome them. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/swings-and-roundaboutsLicense code: FEVKGPOGFIGCEJ04Thanks, Brooke Fairbanks, for your capable contributions and support behind the scenes, helping us sound great!

It is always the time to lead your team proactively and with certainty. Be an intentionally optimistic leader.  This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book. Join us at Gray.University Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Why silos are bad for your business... This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book. Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

How to make your Vision Story come to life! This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book. Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Cash will not solve this... This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book. Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Do you have a crafted, written Vision Story? This is one of the keys to living the lifestyle you and your family desire. It's also they way to ensure you get pointed to "WHERE" you should be going.  This is an affiliate link to the The Big Leap. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book. Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Do your employees care? Do you know for sure? What are you doing to build a team that cares about your business and your mission as much as you? Listen in to our conversation with Elizabeth to learn how.  This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Commitment requires investment. Without deciding what you are willing to invest, you cannot be fully committed.  This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Leaders admit when they are wrong and take FULL responsibility. Without doing this, they erode trust and lose respect.   This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Rocky Lalvani is the Profit Answer Man. He is my go to guy for small business financial wisdom. Listen and enjoy the conversation as he tells us how to increase profits.  This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Joel (pronounced Joe L) Louis is THE funnel master. Listen in to understand what a funnel is and why every business needs one or maybe more than one.  If I were starting a business today, and I am starting another soon...more to come on that...this is where I would start. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Courage takes place in the presence of fear. Grow a faith larger than fear and move forward through action.    This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Listen and learn about the differences between an employee and an independent contractor. This is very important to get right. Nance does a great job walking us through this seemingly complicated subject.   This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

If you want to build a business that runs without YOU, listen to the conversation that Skylar Lewis and I have about his journey. It is textbook. It is literally how we guide you at Business Owner Freedom.  This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

How you think, speak and act is crucial to achieving the success you desire.  This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

You are one awkward conversation away from solving the issue that is keeping you up at night. Have that conversation today! This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

The Process is the Product. Until you realize this and act on this, you will miss some great advantages in your business.  This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Growth cannot occur without change. if we aren't changing, we aren't growing. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

A leader should lead in such a way, that even if you don't agree with them, you can respect them. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Listen in to my conversation with Wayne Mullins of Ugly Mug Marketing. We walk through the stages of a business and then how to build evangelists for your business. he teaches us how to differentiate ourselves and our brand. Listen in! This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Episode 100 is a mixture of 'loves' for me. I love small business and i love my cows :). Listen and understand how you business is like a cow - they are both living entities - and what you need to be focusing on. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Rich Allen brings us a clear way to understand the principles of business - the bike. Listen in to the clarity he brings us. You will enjoy this! This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Join me today in a discussion with John Nemo. He outlines for us the way to grow business to business without ads! This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Your Health is one of the best investments you can make for your business.  If you want to invest in something that not only helps you directly, but also adds value to your business, invest in your health. It will give yo the energy and stamina to do what needs to be done, while working on your business.  Health starts with mindset. Kari talks with us about how learning, deciding and then taking action is the key to changing your health journey. You can either decide to change, which is what we recommend OR an event may force you to change. That is what happened to me in 2017. I had no choice but to change. I was stopped in my tracks and had to make smart choices quickly.   She gives us her five step formula. This formula is what I eventually figured out on my own. I wish I had access to her and her course then. Well, you do. I suggest you fin our more form her if you are interested in changing or need to change due to some health issues.  Go to the quiz she mentions and start your journey. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode, or any other episode, go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Greg is an executive life coach and business advisor. He works with business owners through his platform Business Owner Freedom. He lives with his wife, Kim, and their two daughters in southern Middle Tennessee on their farm, where they raise pastured beef and lamb. He has been coaching and educating since 2010 after more than twenty years in corporate leadership positions.

#008 - Life is not about control. It’s about choice.Imagine sitting at the airport waiting for one of the 140 flights you’ll take that year. You look up to see an old man. His eyes are sunken with exhaustion. His back is bowed by the weight of miles to go before he sleeps.As he shuffles past, you see his work title on a brochure poking out of his worn leather briefcase. It’s the same title as yours.Is that the future you want to choose?Gregory Gray, author of Business Owner Freedom, faced that moment... and he chose a new path. It meant letting go of clients, facing uncertainty, and starting from scratch. But he put his skills and commitment to use… just like you can.And now Gregory enjoys the lifestyle he set out to claim after that day in the airporAnd you can learn how to make that same choiceTune in to discover…Where you must start regardless of the challenges you are facing.The first step in transitioning to the life you want is as simple as writing a letter.Success can cause you to lose yourself unless you do this today.Tangible results that come from pouring into your family relationships.Family members (and coworkers) process facts differently. Be prepared to communicate to the needs of the individual.These 3 stages are essential to claiming the success and lifestyle you’ve always wanted.Thank you for listening! Remember, if you enjoyed this episode please share the link on Facebook and Linkedin - thank you for your support.For links to resources and to download the episode transcription, visit https://forwardwithjoe.com/grayAlways Forward,Joe

SURVIVE or THRIVE?  You have a choice you need to make. It will set you up or knock you backwards. Yes, we all want to survive, however we can't live there long. We were meant to thrive!  "Which will you choose?" Gregory Gray If you truly desire to create a new vision now, and THRIVE, join us at https://BusinessOwnerFreedom/VisionStory.  It is at no charge for you to go through our course that launches on Friday, April 10th. Join now! If you find value with this episode, please share it with others. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode, or any other episode, go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

FEAR - are you experiencing anxiety with a pending recession, the coronavirus, business worries, employee troubles, customer concerns, family matters....? We talk about where to begin, which is with our thoughts. We must handle anxiety when it comes our way. We have to step through the fear and take action.  "What is it going to take?" Tevis Trower Tevis walks us through how to combat these thoughts. She talks about our baseline fear of survival and how that drives our thoughts. We have to listen to the voice of wisdom. In the end, we have one life to live and give.  "No one here gets out alive." Jim Morrison, The Doors It may sound unrelated, but we talk about self-respect and self-care and how that plays a central part in dealing with fear. Listen in an enjoy the conversation. "Do or do not, there is no try". Yoda If you find value with this episode, please share it with others. Affiliate link to No One Here Gets Out Alive, the book This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode, or any other episode, go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Do you have beliefs that need to be broken so you can find the breakthrough that you need so you can meet your purpose in life? Listen in to Greg Yates' story to find out how a super 'successful' guy had to be broken to find his true breakthrough.  "I needed the business more than the business needed me." Greg Yates Greg had up to 14 companies at one time. He even retired at 37 and contemplated his future. He got busy again and by the world's definition was super successful.  "Everything in my life is taking me where God intended me to go." Greg Yates After being incarcerated and hitting the proverbial rock bottom, his beliefs were broken wide open. He has diligently and intentionally rebuilt proper beliefs. Listen in and find out how.  He is now helping the world through his mess turned into a message. I know he has impacted me in a positive way. He may just strike a cord with you as well. Listen to his powerful story.  If you find value with this episode, please share it with others. Affiliate link to Broken by Greg Yates  Affiliate link to Overcoming 10 Common Leadership Fears by Greg Yates and Matt DeYoung This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode, or any other episode, go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

It truly is an inside job, isn't it? When we realize this and focus on this, everything can change for the better. We may very well be sabotaging on purpose.  "Either you learn enough to where you want to change, or you hurt enough to where you have to change." Align your inner world to the success you want in the outer world. Success in one area doesn't necessarily translate to other areas. We have to take ownership to change these things.  If you find value with this episode, please share it with others. To reach Bonnie go here.  This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode, or any other episode, go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Legacy - a word that has different meanings to different people. When you think of your legacy, what does it mean to you? How would you define it? Mark Delaney helps us answer what legacy means and how we can obtain it.  Listen to this conversation with open ears and an open mind. The gold Mark hands to us may just change your life as it has mine. He will teach us why we may just be one awkward conversation away from our lasting legacy. If you find value with this episode, please share it with others. To learn more about your purpose go here.  To reach Mark go here. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode, or any other episode, go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Stress, overwhelm and burnout - they have ruled the lives of many business owners. I for one had to look into the eyes of burnout and face it head on. Man o' man did I learn some important lessons.  Listen to my conversation with Sheila Southerland as she takes us on a journey she went on as she reinvented herself. She teaches us how to focus on the right things so we can escape the false belief that 'self care is selfish'. It is not only not selfish but necessary for you, your business and your people. Listen in! Get in contact with Sheila at Reignite Your Purpose. Affiliate link to the book 'Who Moved My Cheese'. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

We hear every day how video is the key to business growth. Video persuasion is the new frontier for each of us in the world of building trust with an audience that wants to buy from us. It is something we cannot ignore. As a matter of fact, we need to master video.  Rick Cesari is a direct response video pioneer. He has touched many brands that are household names. In this conversation he teaches us how to grow our video persuasion. I have focused my business strategy in 2020 on video. I am all in - listen and find out why.  Affiliate link to Rick's Book, Video Persuasion Affiliate link to Influence by Robert Cialdini This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Darcy Sullivan is a marketing expert and the President of Propel Marketing and Design. She guides us through the key aspects of what it takes to set up your company's marketing process correctly.  I personally can testify to Ready. Set. Rank., her program for doing it yourself. It was a great educational and implementation experience. If you are looking for guidance with your marketing reach out to Darcy and team.   To reach Darcy go here. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Scott Reib is the founder of Next Level Legal Coaching and Senior Attorney at Reib Law. Our conversation will help you answer the question - "Is your business shatterproof?"  Scott is an excellent attorney with a legal mind for small business. Listen to his suggestions and recommendations to protect and grow your business.  To reach Scott's free offer to you click here. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Gary Brackett is a champion, no question. Listen to us speak about what it takes to be a champion, specifically in business. He overcame amazing odds to become a champion in football and he continues this course as he is becoming a business champion.  Gary has a heart of a champion and the determination of a lion. He will continue to succeed in business and life. Follow him as you grow and learn.  To reach Gary click here.   This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Liz Germain is the go to expert on YouTube. I follow her closely and consider her my YouTube coach. You should listen to her advice in this episode as it is an extraordinary conversation. If you are not using YouTube for your business, you are missing out. At the very least you need to consider it. Listen, take notes and implement! You can reach Liz for more information at LizDoesVideo.com This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2020 BOFP

Sonny Hobbs is the Founder of Culleoka Company, a natural based solutions business. He previously was the Founder and CEO of Cannon Industrial Products, which he recently sold. Learn from him as he takes us through his journey of growing a business. He speaks to us about being vulnerable to grow ourselves and our business. You will learn much from this conversation.  Affiliate links for the books we discuss in the episode: How the Mighty Fall, Jim Collins Dig Your Well Before You're Thirsty, Harvey Mackay This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Transform Your Business to Create the Lifestyle You Desire The Business Owner Freedom book is live on your favorite book sellers now! The book is what we coach business owners through to find freedom with their business and in their lives.  This is the amazon affilate link to Business Owner Freedom. Enjoy the free resources that come along with the book. For those that pre-ordered or signed up for the waiting list, you have some bonuses coming to you. More to come about that! Enjoy the Journey!  

Steve Gordon, Founder of The Unstoppable CEO, walks us through customer orbits. Especially for high ticket sales, this episode delivers. Steve brings a clear understanding of how important this is to understand and why this can make a difference in the growth of your business.  Reach out to Steve here for his free resources This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Brandon Vaughn, CEO of Automate Grow Sell, talks with us about why business is like a teeter-totter. His experiences in buying, growing and selling businesses is extraordinary. You will thoroughly enjoy the insight he brings to us. If you are a service based business, you especially need to listen in.  This is an affiliate link to the book he mentioned on amazon: E-Myth For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Alex Castro, CEO of M Corp, is an Information Technology and Business Strategy expert. Listen in to learn about measurements, execution and winning! This is an affiliate link to his book on amazon: Measure, Execute, Win For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Gregory Gray is the Founder and CEO of Gray Solutions, a podcaster with Business Owner Freedom, and a business advisor and life coach. Business Owner Freedom is all about helping the Business Owner. They have programs and solutions designed to relieve the chaos of owning a business. The team specializes in providing coaching to Business Owners and their employees. The Business Freedom System includes a software guide to ensure your business is set up the way you intend for success.

Jennifer Garrett is very accomplished with experiences such as being a JAG (Judge Advocate) and a Fortune 100 Executive, as well as being a Boundary-pusher. She teaches us today about how to move the ball in our business.  This is an affiliate link to her book on amazon: Move the Ball For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Ric Lindberg is a technical wiz and yet an empathy and connection expert. Those two things don't often come packaged together. Listen to our conversation about how connection and data do actually belong together.  For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Tom Libelt tells us why we shouldn't be listening to the experts with regards to our marketing. Specifically, he means a platform expert. As Tom is an expert of sorts in the industry, he shows us how to choose the right channel for our business. I found this conversation very helpful. For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

We speak with Andy Paul about how to serve others through selling. We even discuss a movie about selling and a book he recommends. We discuss the BALD Formula and the MICE Formula as well. Listen in and learn how those of us who don't like to sell can actually do so without 'selling'.   For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Derek Champagne speaks with us about telling our story and finding our identity. He is a creative guy using his fabulous skills building businesses and nuturing people.  We talk about building a legacy and living our real value among other things. We also reference some great books and other resources. Check out the show notes for more information.  For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Michelle Williams, Founder of Scarlet Thread Consulting and a Profit First Certified Coach, takes us on a journey of how "owning' your business is the first step to profits.  "Every choice leads to or away from profitability." - Michelle Williams For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Kayse Morris is a former teacher turned entrepreneur. She is lighting up the world with her podcast and insta stories. Listen in as she shares with us some great insights into marketing your business on social media. I said it in the episode, and I'll say it again here... Kayse is a shooting star and we will remember back to when she was in the beginning of her journey, as this episode captures. Learn from her and then go take action! For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Shane Walker walks us through some very important points about our businesses, while sharing his journey. Listen in and learn from an entrepreneur who has been through the process of starting and growing businesses many times.  We touched on these things and more in the episode: How legacy begets legacy The impact of fear Pursuing Freedom by building a system The challenge of building a tribe Financial disciplines Changing behaviors The Proactive Budget software Identifying the why   For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

This is a great episode about the power of systematization and hiring key people. It will truly lead to your growth and freedom. Listen to the first hand experience of Matt Johnson and how he leveraged his business to build the lifestyle he loves.  "Where do I change the outcome?" - Matt Johnson We touched on these things and more in the episode:  How building a team and systems are the keys to success.  The first step to freedom was...  Why focus is also a key.  Be a system builder or hire a system builder  Find your key roles and delegate the rest.  How to determine the niche you need to fill.  Shift what you talk about to beliefs and values. "You have to let go to grow" - Greg "Also say no to grow" = Matt Listen to Matt at the YOUx Podcast Books mentioned: Rocket Fuel  Scale All Life Is Problem Solving For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

This conversation with Logan Rena touched me in my inner being. She coached me during our conversation and gave me so much to not only think about but to implement change.  Listen in and let me know if she doesn't impact you as well. Seriously, reach out to me at AskGreg@GregoryGray.com and let me know what you thought of this episode. We want to hear from you! "Choosing Joy Everyday" - Logan Rena We touched on these things and more in the episode:  Who was I...?  Learn to trust yourself again  Success or purpose  Prioritizing correctly  Purpose time - push up and jumping jacks  It is really about mindset  "Fear is cool" - choose purpose and gift over fear  Pick one thing and master it before moving on  Say 'no' with a period  Self-love is not selfish  Forgiving yourself  Write vows to yourself "Your soul can only receive what it believes" - Logan Rena Contact Logan Rena Also check her out on Soulkation Podcast Get Logan's book Never Ask For Permission Again.  The other book we mentioned was The Big Leap. It is one of my top 10 influential books.  For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

This is a must listen episode with Terry Lammers telling us the plain truth about our businesses. He tells us why we should be treating our business daily like we are planning to exit. He also discuss one of the best growth strategies to employ. Listen and take notes and then take action! For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. His worst business purchase experience. 2. Non-competes and why they are a necessity. 3. How financials drive value in your company. 4. Non-financial characteristics that impact the value of your company.  5. The best strategy for growing your business. and so much more...  Contact Terry Get Terry's kindle book for free! here For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

We talk with Adam Lean today about understanding the financial picture of your business. Adam is the founder of The CFO Project. His mission is to help business owners become more profitable by understanding their financial status and then taking action to improve it. On Aug. 21, 2019; Adam and I will be conducting a FREE Webinar to dig deeper into how you can be more profitable now. Sign Up for the webinar here. For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. Cash Flow is the first reason for failure.  2. How focus is the key. 3. Delegation and leverage. 4. 3 ways to get cash for your business. 5. Account receivables, Inventory and Expenses and how they relate to class. 6. The P&L and Balance Sheets explained. and so much more...  Contact Adam For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Amy Simpkins is an MIT Grad, Aerospace Engineer, former space craft hands-on project member and Founder of muGrid Analytics, a renewable energy consultancy. Along with all of those accomplishments, she is also an entrepreneur coach. She joins us today to share her experiences and wisdom. Find out where your business is in the Spiral! For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. It is good to fail fast. 2. Everyone is an innovator. 3. Design is an iterative process at best. 4. Divergent and Convergent thinking. 5. How to use the spiral to create new products and services. 6. The balance between releasing a product and waiting for perfection.  7. We should be using our intuition more (this is from a data minded person!) 8. Embrace the humanness.  and so much more...  Contact Amy muGrid Website Spiral, by Amy Simpkins For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Meg Brunson is not only creative, she is a Facebook expert that teaches us today how to get started with Facebook. Even if you do not want to do this yourself (I know I don't), it still pays to learn so you can be sure the team you hire is doing it the best way for your business success. Listen in as she carries us from an elementary understanding to a solid way to run ads for your business. I really enjoyed this conversation and am implementing what I learned today! And oh by the way, she used to work at Facebook :)  For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. The three Big Steps to Facebook Ads 2. What qualifies a warm audience.  3. To boost or not to boost. Be aware of the blue button. 4. The big difference between Google and Facebook.  5. The details on how to test ads. 6. How to split test at the campaign level.  7. The three types of ads we should be running. and so much more...  Contact Meg The plan Meg mentioned The Kajabi link to a discount (limited time)  For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Adam Coffey takes us through how to use other people's money to grow your business. He also teaches us how to sell your business multiple times. His insight and deep experience make for a wonderful conversation. Listen in! For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1.  Private Equity - what it is. 2. There is $1.4 Trillion in committed capital on deck. 3. How to sell your company multiple times. 4. The Buy and Build Model. 5. Why culture is the great differentiator.  6. The secret sauce to have revenue rain from the sky. 7. The catalyst in the industry is fragmentation and volatility.  8. The Key Characteristics of a business that has private equity interests.    and so much more...  Contact Adam The Private Equity Playbook by Adam Coffey   For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Matthew Bivens and I go deep but in a fun way. It is a wonderful conversation that did me as much good the first time as it did the second and third time I listened to it. This is one you will want to share with others! It will challenge you and uplift you all at the same time.  "Being intentional on what you want to experience." - Matthew Bivens For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1.  Finding your purpose. 2. Defining success. 3. Your small "s" and big "S" successes. 4. What ALL means. 5. The 6F's - and you have heard my five F's before. 6. Is balance possible? 7. Are you personally accountable? 8. What does it mean to keep your agreements? 9. Being intentional in your experiences. and so much more...  Contact Matthew Books Mentioned on the show: 1. The One Thing by Keller 2. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Covey 3. QBQ! The Question Behind the Question (not mentioned but on the subject) by John G. Miller For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Ed Eppley brings us wisdom in our conversation. We run the full length of a business from what makes it real to leadership. He outlines clearly what it takes to be successful. Join me in this conversation with Ed.  For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. What a real business is. 2. How to reduce risk to those who may want to buy your business. 3. Why systems and processes are critical.  4. What is a sustainable competitive advantage. 5. Build your business for a specific customer. 6. Be willing to have the courage to polarize. 7. The pond that says "Focus". 8. Why strategic planning is so important. 9. What PEST is.  and so much more...  Contact Ed The book Let's Be Clear by Ed Eppley.  For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

If you want to increase your local market presence, listen to this episode and follow the suggestions. Bradley Benner gives us some incredible ways to maximize our use of what Google provides to us at no charge. Listen, take notes and implement! For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. The power of a mastermind 2. Three main areas to focus on for a local business. 3. Why you need to be in the top three listings on google. 4. Google My Business (GMB). 5. The importance of a mobile format. 6. Why a small footprint local marketing agency may be best for your business.  7. What marketing should cost a small business.  and so much more...  Contact Bradley For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

This is the podcast to listen to if you want to solidify your processes and incentivize your employees, while building an awesome sustainable culture. Patrick Johnson brings a full cup to us by walking us from Vision to Implementation. Any business owner, no matter the business model, can learn from Patrick's experiences.  For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. Being specific in your niche. 2. Having a clear vision for your life and business. 3. Using an action system 4. Understanding your customers journey. 5. Making the customer experience effortless. 6. Building and intentional culture. 7. Incentives and benefits. 8. Processes and systems. 9. Expectations.   and so much more...  Contact Just Love Coffee Contact Patrick Books: 12 Week Year The Effortless Experience For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Disruption, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Thinking Exponentially are some of the key identifiers of an Exponential Entrepreneur. Are you and exponential entrepreneur. Listen and find out.  For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. Exponential Entrepreneur Definition. 2. How to start up with less stress and maximizing valuation. 3. The 5 Rings of Importance - starting with purpose. 4. The convergence of exponential technologies. 5. Crowdsourcing and the underutilization. 6. MTP, massive transformative purpose. 7. Why setting a purpose is the clear first step.  8. Small business can use exponential technology to disrupt their business.   and so much more...  Contact George Special Show Page For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

In our conversation, Shannon Miles takes me on the journey from start up to CEO. She is the CEO of Belay Solutions and Co-Founder, along with her husband Bryan. They have been on a nine year journey together filled with doubt, growth and major success. If you have not heard the Belay story, listen in as you will learn so many keys to grow your business and yourself.  "The day the business doesn't need you, then you own it." said per Jeff to Bryan, in a story Shannon shares with us.  For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. The three year start. 2. Why they use the term "team member". 3. Mindset of transitioning to business ownership. 4. Intentionally developing leaders is a key to growth. 5. How feeling inadequate can drive you, and it's normal. 6. Continual Learning. 7. Introspective work. 8. Balancing priorities. 9. Leaders must model self care. and so much more...  Contact Shannon For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Are you investing outside your business? There are several ways to invest outside your business - giving, investments and a big why. Join me today in discussion with Paul Moore about how to invest in passive instruments for a diverse income stream. More importantly we talk about giving and finding your big why.  For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. Know Yourself. 2. How he became an "investor" in his mid 30's. 3. Money Management. 4. How he found himself in a debt hole. 5. Give your way out of debt. 6. Investing without the big swings of risk. 7. How to invest correctly. 8. The Big Why! and more...   Contact Paul For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

If you want a Master Class in the Business Basics, this conversation is for you! We cover it all with Gerald as he takes us on a journey from mindset to legacy. I am absolutely pumped about this episode. As we will describe further within the episode - it is DOPE! "Being Brilliant in the basics is what makes any team move from being ok to being elite." - Gerald W Jones II For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. Mindset and upbringing. 2. Being conservative but still being an entrepreneur. 3. Teams and performance - focus on the basics. 4. The three basics of small business. 5. Why micromanaging prevents getting the right things done.  6. How to diagnose issues in your business. 7. Vision and mission can keep your team moving and making decisions.  8. Exit planning is a necessary responsibility. 9. You will leave a legacy - good or bad.    and more... Contact Gerald For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

  If you have an inkling of an idea you may very well have a credible business in your hands. In my conversation with Dane Short, CEO of Zymbol, you will hear first hand how an idea turned into a movement. You can do this too! "...turning our story into their story." - Dane Short For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. How to get started with grass root efforts. 2. The power of emotional connection. 3. People are actually tattooing their brand! 4. The importance of what it means when people pay you. 5. The QVC experience. 6. What is a Zymbologist? 7. How the story is the thread that holds it all together. 8. Listen to how they give back. This may be the most important part of the whole brand.   and more... Contact Dane For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

My conversation with Mr. Biz is one every business owner needs to listen to. It may not be something your excited talking about, but when it becomes an issue you will be all ears! So work on it now BEFORE it becomes and issue.  If you find yourself in a tough spot with cash, don't hesitate to reach out to someone today who can help you. It's that important! For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. What is King? Listen and find out why cash is critical.  2. Why Profit does not equate to cash. 3. Terminologies that every business owner needs to understand.  4. Credit Cards - when are they a good thing? 5. Lines of Credit - when to use.  6. What you need to know about terms for receivables and payables.  7. How pricing may be a key way to solving your cash issues.  and more... Contact Ken For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

This conversation with Dave Fuller really hit a cord with me. It may very well touch you as well. If stress, adrenal fatigue or burnout is looming, you need to listen to this. If you've never experienced it as an entrepreneur or business owner, just know the bear is always just around the corner, lurking and waiting to pounce.   You will also find out how to get Dave's book Profit Yourself Healthy for free! For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. Bear Story 2. Business Turnaround Story 3. Business Fatigue 4. Adrenal Fatigue 5. Importance of Rest 6. Self-Care 7. Authenticity 8. The Uncomfortable Zone 9. The need for a Coach Contact Dave For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

You will enjoy this conversation with Annemarie Cross. She is an expert podcaster and more importantly a fantastic marketer and strategist. You need to listen to this all the way through even if you do not ever want to be a podcaster. There are some key items within this conversation that works for ALL business types. If you want to set your business apart from the rest, listen in.  "Speak to an audience of one" - Annemarie Cross Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. The importance of messaging. 2. The reason why she shut down award winning podcasts. 3. How to expand your reach through channels. 4. Speak to your current clients in your messaging. 5. A powerful way to build a podcast series.  6. Monetization of your message. 7. Criticality of your brand message. 8. How to productize your business. "Every single message has to deliver value." - Annmarie Cross Contact Annemarie Her book, Industry Thought Leader For additional insights go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.  Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We are preparing more episodes, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 BOFP

Join me as we discuss what leads to behaviors. The two factors are often misunderstood and mistaken. They are critical as they affect behaviors of your employees and of you, the Business Owner.  We remind you of the Mastermind we are forming specifically for Business Owners and announce a Coaching Group we are forming that begins in April. We highlight this Friday's episode as it will be taking you on the Journey from start up to today of a Franchisor, while keeping benevolence as part of the equation.  The Big Leap referenced in the conversation.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom:   Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2018 BOFP

Join me as we answer questions on systems and processes and discuss your vision story. We also announce a new Mastermind we are forming for Business Owners. We highlight this Friday's episode as it will be of interest if you are interested in figuring out how to us Facebook for your business.  Connect with Business Owner Freedom:   Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so join us again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2018 BOFP

Business Owner Freedom is a weekly podcast for created for small business owners.  Some of the podcasts are interviews and a portion are topic based.  We invite you to join us weekly to obtain multiple points of view. If you have specific questions, please reach out to us at askgreg@gregorygray.com.  Today is a solo cast entitled Isolation is the Enemy.   What is Isolation Isolation can be described as solitude, being alone, being cut off (just to mention a few).  Gregory explains the reasons many of us allow this to happen in our lives during this episode.  As someone who works with business owners, Gregory sees many of the struggles they are experiencing and that they often try to handle on their own and become isolated.  Business owners need to step out and get out from behind those things that cause them to be isolated. Be involved in a mastermind of business owners to network and share the daily struggles and gain advice. “It can be said that isolation is the enemy of improvement; it can also be said that isolation is the enemy of excellence; it can also be said that isolation is the enemy of growth; and it can also be said that isolation is the enemy of healing.” – Gregory Gray   Eliminate the Isolation Points in Your Life Gregory advises business owners to hire a business coach, hire a smart and capable CPA that understands your business and hire an attorney to have at your disposal to answer your questions so you don’t make mistakes.  These things alone will fasttrack your business in more ways than you can imagine. Joining a mastermind group also helps from being isolated. “I am part of a mastermind group that has taken me to the next level; it is called ISI or Iron Sharpens Iron and is a men’s based mastermind group from all walks of life and we meet weekly.  If you are interested in this mastermind you can go to viewfromthetop.com and Aaron Walker is the gentleman who runs this group.” – Gregory Gray   Step Out of Your Isolation Finding those people who will look you in the eye and tell you that you are going in the wrong direction in your business and discuss the reasons why and what else might be beneficial is crucial for business owners.  Mastermind colleagues will challenge you and affirm you. “I am asking you to step out of your isolation.  Look for a mastermind group. Look for a group of friends to be your virtual board of directors to run things by in your business.” – Gregory Gray   Trust You need to surround yourself with people you can trust.  People who will tell you the truth and help you when needed.  People you can confide in and help you steer your business in the right direction.  Look for the right fit in a mastermind and take your relationships to the next level. “There is no better friend than one that will tell you the truth.” – Gregory Gray If you have questions for us, you can submit those via email to askgreg@gregorygray.com.  You can also go to Businessownerfreedom.commastermind if you are interested in joining a mastermind of like-minded business owners.  Enjoy the Journey! To hear more about Gregory Gray’s business insight, download and listen to the episode!   Connect with Business Owner Freedom: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2018 BOFP

Business Owner Freedom is a weekly podcast for created for small business owners.  Some of the podcasts are interviews and a portion are topic based.  We invite you to join us weekly to obtain multiple points of view. If you have specific questions, please reach out to us at askgreg@gregorygray.com.   Letting Go to Grow Your Business Example:  A business that has been around for 15 years and only grew in the first 5 years has become stagnant and the owner refuses to let go.  The business has leveled off and is stuck. Why is the business stagnant? They want to run the business from a command and control standpoint. They want to be the person that is seen as the smart person in the business-their ego keeps them from letting go. People-not hiring the best people Processes   High Performance Business “A performance business is one that can run with the business owner being absent for an extended period of time.” – Gregory Gray A high performing business will have processes in place that people can follow when the business owner is gone.  This creates a culture of trust and benefits the business. Customers want a business where employees have the autonomy to make decisions as needed.  If these processes are not in place, this will limit your growth.   Hiring the Right Team Teaching your people to hire through the processes that are in place is essential to forming a high performing team.  With the exception of key roles where the business owner should be involved, ensuring that systems are in place and clearly defined and understood by those who hire.  A manager should be trusted to make the decisions to make the hire for their team without the business owner. “Having a high performance team is a sure path to Business Owner Freedom.” – Dan Miller   Communication and Delegation True delegation is a part of communication and is extremely important.  When you delegate you must give the employee the tools to make decisions.  Authority must be given for success. The employer cannot assume responsibility of the delegation.  The employee must assume the responsibility to get the task time. The employer must ensure that the employee does get the task done.  Make sure your employees you delegate to have the tools and the right to make decisions to help grow your business. “Delegation is giving somebody the responsibility to get something done.” – Dan Miller   To hear more about the four reasons a business may be stagnant and how to Let Go to Grow, download and listen to the episode! Connect with Business Owner Freedom: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2018 BOFP

 Achieve a business with life Clarity to help you create massive freedom in your life and business Explode your business growth while gaining a lifestyle of freedom Resources/Links: Free Powerful Vision Action Plan: 7 Step Process for a Business and Life Vision www.businessownerfreedom.com Summary   Gregory Gray is a leadership and business consultant. He is the owner and founder of Gray Solutions, LLC and Business Owner Freedom. His business is built around one common principle to help business owners find their purpose and joy in life and your business. They offer executive coaching, designed to effect positive transformation so you can realize your desired vision and lifestyle. In this episode of Marketing the Invisible, Gregory shares how you as the business owner achieve clarity to get your business unstuck and grow it, at the same time achieve a lifestyle of freedom. Check out these episode highlights: 00:45 – Gregory's professional background as a leadership and business consultant 02:36 – The type of ideal client he serves: a business owner that has been in business probably three years or more and they are absolutely swimming in chaos and overwhelmed. 03:09 – The freedom and the money problems he helps to solve for his clients. 03:53 – The symptoms his clients experience when trying to build a ‘business with a life' but struggle because they don't know what to do next. 05:50 - Myriad of the mistakes his clients make: they go out and put a bunch of marketing out, hire a marketing firm, and they really don't know what they're marketing, how they'll market, spend a bunch of money on marketing that does nothing for them or they go hire a few people thinking these people are going to turn their company around. 6:41 – Gregory's Valuable Free Action (VFA): Free Powerful Vision Action Plan: 7 Step Process for a Business and Life Vision 07:39- What are blind spots? The blind spots are what are really preventing the progress and the growth of the business. Tweetable Takeaway from this Episode:   Transcript: (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland:Hello everyone. Very warm welcome to another edition of Marketing the Invisible. My name is Tom Poland beaming out to you from on the sand next to the waves a Little Castaways Beach here in Queensland, Australia joined today by Gregory Grey. Tom Poland:Gregory, a very warm welcome and where are you hanging out? Gregory Gray: Just south of Nashville a little town called Cully Oak, Tennessee on my farm. Tom Poland:Cully Oak, Tennessee. Wow. Gregory Gray: Absolutely. Tom Poland:Where all 450 come with a free gun rack. Gregory Gray: Exactly. Tom Poland:Right. Tom Poland:So for those of you who don't know Gregory he's really an interesting guy because he's not like a whole lot of other people who just say," Hey we'll show you how to get more sales." or " how to get more money, money, money. " Tom Poland:He's got this wonderful. I would call it a dual vision which is to focus on the stuff that you actually need but it can also give you in turn what you want. That's my take on it. Tom Poland:Anyway, Gregory. But we'll see how the interview unfolds into the day. This is your business not mine so I probably shouldn't second guess it but there you go. But just to give you folks a bit of background there.

 Achieve a business with life Clarity to help you create massive freedom in your life and business Explode your business growth while gaining a lifestyle of freedom Resources/Links: Free Powerful Vision Action Plan: 7 Step Process for a Business and Life Vision www.businessownerfreedom.com Summary   Gregory Gray is a leadership and business consultant. He is the owner and founder of Gray Solutions, LLC and Business Owner Freedom. His business is built around one common principle to help business owners find their purpose and joy in life and your business. They offer executive coaching, designed to effect positive transformation so you can realize your desired vision and lifestyle. In this episode of Marketing the Invisible, Gregory shares how you as the business owner achieve clarity to get your business unstuck and grow it, at the same time achieve a lifestyle of freedom. Check out these episode highlights: 00:45 – Gregory’s professional background as a leadership and business consultant 02:36 – The type of ideal client he serves: a business owner that has been in business probably three years or more and they are absolutely swimming in chaos and overwhelmed. 03:09 – The freedom and the money problems he helps to solve for his clients. 03:53 – The symptoms his clients experience when trying to build a ‘business with a life’ but struggle because they don't know what to do next. 05:50 - Myriad of the mistakes his clients make: they go out and put a bunch of marketing out, hire a marketing firm, and they really don't know what they're marketing, how they'll market, spend a bunch of money on marketing that does nothing for them or they go hire a few people thinking these people are going to turn their company around. 6:41 – Gregory’s Valuable Free Action (VFA): Free Powerful Vision Action Plan: 7 Step Process for a Business and Life Vision 07:39- What are blind spots? The blind spots are what are really preventing the progress and the growth of the business. Tweetable Takeaway from this Episode: “Take the stop, start, and continue process.” - @Gregory_GrayClick To Tweet “Get a coach, get some colleagues, get into a mastermind, find yourself some people will tell you exactly what you need to do to become a better leader a better owner of the business.” - @Gregory_GrayClick To Tweet   Transcript: (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland:Hello everyone. Very warm welcome to another edition of Marketing the Invisible. My name is Tom Poland beaming out to you from on the sand next to the waves a Little Castaways Beach here in Queensland, Australia joined today by Gregory Grey. Tom Poland:Gregory, a very warm welcome and where are you hanging out? Gregory Gray: Just south of Nashville a little town called Cully Oak, Tennessee on my farm. Tom Poland:Cully Oak, Tennessee. Wow. Gregory Gray: Absolutely. Tom Poland:Where all 450 come with a free gun rack. Gregory Gray: Exactly. Tom Poland:Right. Tom Poland:So for those of you who don't know Gregory he's really an interesting guy because he's not like a whole lot of other people who just say," Hey we'll show you how to get more sales." or " how to get more money, money, money. " Tom Poland:He's got this wonderful. I would call it a dual vision which is to focus on the stuff that you actually need but it can also give you in turn what you want. That's my take on it. Tom Poland:Anyway, Gregory. But we'll see how the interview unfolds into the day. This is your business not mine so I probably shouldn't second guess it but there you go. But just to give you folks a bit of background there. Tom Poland:Gregory's advisory firm is built around one common principle even though he adequately serves more than adequate serves more than one market...

Business Owner Freedom is a weekly podcast for created for small business owners.  Some of the podcasts are interviews and a portion are topic based.  We invite you to join us weekly to obtain multiple points of view. If you have specific questions, please reach out to us at askgreg@gregorygray.com.   Business Background The thought of going and getting a job instead of running your own business is a thought that sometimes crosses a business owner’s mind.  Getting your business where you want to be is finding your way to a freeing lifestyle. “Sometimes you hear the acronym J.O.B.-just over broke.” – Gregory Gray   Exciting and Rewarding Remember your purpose of starting a business and why you made that decision.  Reflect on how you arrived at that decision and what spurred you to go out on your own.  The majority of millionaires come from being business owners.   “Being a business owner is exciting, it is rewarding.” – Gregory Gray   Vision Story Those individuals that want to start a business are coached by Greg’s to create a vision story and decide what your ultimate goal.  Determine the style of business you want to run, the size of the business, and how the business will affect your family. Decisions need to be made on the front end. “Structure your business around what you enjoy.” – Gregory Gray   A Growing Business Greg talks about how to structure your business whether you want to be in your business daily or have someone else run your business.  The culture is also part of your vision. Having a clear vision will change your business and your life. “Take specific actions, intentional actions towards your vision.” – Gregory Gray   To hear more inspiring business advice from Gregory Gray, download and listen to the episode! Connect with Business Owner Freedom: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2018 BOFP

Business Owner Freedom coaches, educates and inspires CEO's, Executives and Business Owners to achieve freedom of time, money and purpose, while removing chaos and overwhelm from your business. We do this together through focus and clarity on the priorities of a highly developed Vision Story and Strategy. Together, we will build an incredible culture, dynamic leaders and powerful teams. We also systematize the business through processes to create sustainability. The end result is a predictable and growing business with a lifestyle you desire.  If you have specific questions, please reach out to us at askgreg@gregorygray.com.   Defining Culture When defining culture, Gregory looks at it from the employees and customers perspective as they are defined differently.  Culture encompasses relationships within a business. From the leadership perspective, Gregory challenges the leader by asking if they are intentional about the culture in their business.  He also asks if you talk about the culture and do you have a clear list of values and a vision story that articulates what culture you want for your business. “Culture is the conscious of your business.” – Gregory Gray   Why Culture is the Big Differentiator Greg explains through visual examples to show that people and processes are key instruments in your business.  They must work congruently together and both must move in the same direction. As they work together it affects your purpose in business.  Purpose leads to profits and performance. “You will not achieve your purpose unless your people and processes are working congruently together.” – Gregory Gray   Building an Intentional Culture Business Owner Freedom focuses on being introspective as a leader.  You can change the culture of any business by setting your vision story and asking your team to uncover your blind spots as their leader.  Gregory also challenges listeners to take action by asking yourself as a leader the following questions: Do you have regularly established meetings? Have you asked your people about the culture of your business? If Gregory Gray were to walk into your business, what do you think he would garner about the culture? “You’re gonna have a culture whether you work on it or not so you might as well spend a little bit of time and intentional effort and have a great culture.” – Gregory Gray To hear more about Business Owner Freedom and to join other small business owners on their journey, download and listen to the episode!   Connect with Business Owner Freedom: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! Copyright © 2018 BOFP

Business Owner Freedom is a weekly podcast for created for small business owners.  Some of the podcasts are interviews and a portion are topic based.  We invite you to join us weekly to obtain multiple points of view. If you have specific questions, please reach out to us at askgreg@gregorygray.com.     Not a Good Fit Gregory answers the question of an existing employee of several years not complying with the new culture initiative and the business’s new vision.  He explains at one time this employee was a good employee and met the standard and now the company is moving in a different direction and has implemented clear expectations.  The employee is struggling to meet expectations now and is not a good fit now since the business is following their vision. Greg says it’s imperative to address this behavior swiftly.   “If an employee whether they have been there ten plus years or whether they’ve been there only a few months and they don’t meet the values of the organization, there there is no fit.” – Gregory Gray   Addressing Non-Compliant Behavior It is essential to the culture of a business to address non-compliant behavior.  You must ask yourself the following: Have you made clear expectations? Does the employee understand the values? Is the employee capable? Business Owner Freedom advises to sit down with the employee and show them what expectations they are not meeting.  Give them a timeframe to improve and list the behaviors that must change. “As long as it’s nothing illegal, unethical or immoral, you can address it this way, First step is a verbal warning, second step is in writing and third step is termination.” – Gregory Gray   Hiring to Fit the Culture Gregory advises that you have a 7-12 step hiring process.  You will learn more about the candidate. Here are the three main steps that Greg uses: Background Checks Interview Process Assessments Always repeat the vision, values and expectations throughout the interviews.  Reach out to Gregory with questions at askgreg@gregorygray.com “It is easier to train skill, so hire on personalities, attitudes and culture fit.” – Gregory Gray To hear the details of hiring and firing for culture, download and listen to the episode!   Connect with Business Owner Freedom: Website LinkedIn Facebook   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast!   Copyright © 2018 BOFP

Business Owner Freedom is a weekly podcast for created for small business owners.  Some of the podcasts are interviews and a portion are topic based.  We invite you to join us weekly to obtain multiple points of view. If you have specific questions, please reach out to us at askgreg@gregorygray.com.     Small Business Platform Gregory Gray left the corporate world to start a consulting adventure.  Gray Solutions LLC creates a platform for the small business owner. Small business owners don’t have the time or resources that the big businesses do; hence the need for small business owners to garner and share knowledge with those businesses similar in size and resources.     Attributes of a Successful Business Business Owner Freedom will take you on a journey to share the attributes of a successful business.  They will focus on vision, people, processes and even profits. The end result is to provide clarity so the overwhelming chaos is decimated and freedom is clear. “We want to provide freedom; freedom of time, freedom of money, and even freedom of purpose..” – Gregory Gray   Goals of Business Owner Freedom In order to help you achieve success, Business Owner Freedom has the following goals: Tools Resources Inspiration “Focus on running the business instead of the business running you.” – Gregory Gray To hear more about Business Owner Freedom and to join other small business owners on their journey, download and listen to the episode!   Connect with Business Owner Freedom: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Business Owner Freedom Podcast! Copyright © 2018 BOFP

Greg Gray is the Founder and CEO of Gray Solutions where he is a leadership and business consultant. He has a background in lean methods, project management, strategic planning, business development, operations management, and human capital. Greg and his team specialize in providing mentoring, training, and coaching to people and organizations in the industries of agriculture, manufacturing, franchising, biotechnology, textiles, services, insurance, and network marketing. He is also the host of the new podcast, “Business Owner Freedom.” What you'll learn about in this episode: Why we’re going to see a lot more consolidation in certain industries Why small business owners are craving tools and resources that larger corporations have had for a long time The story behind why Greg titled his podcast “Business Owner Freedom” and how he curates content around that topic Why a lot of business owners are “accidental” business owners Common obstacles that many business owners face when trying to get to the next level How to create a more sellable business and why you need to consider your business as an asset Why it’s critical to master your own blind spots The value that comes from working with an executive coach Why you should never try to mimic what someone else is doing, but rather be the best version of YOU The importance of having a marketing system in place for your business Ways to contact Greg: Website: www.businessownerfreedom.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-gray-2661013

After a very successful, twenty-five plus year career in the manufacturing and service industries, Gregory Gray left the corporate world to pursue his purpose: to develop incredible leaders and dynamic corporate cultures as a leadership and business consultant. He has since rounded out his purpose with the true joy of helping others cast their vision for their life and business and then helping them create plans to fulfill that vision. Gregory is passionate about bringing his clients clarity and focus. Gregory's business is built around helping people find their purpose and joy in life and in their businesses. Whether they desire freedom of time and money or whether an exit strategy is the best option, he and his team can assist. They offer life and business coaching, along with courses, programs and workshops specifically designed to effect positive transformation so clients can realize their desired vision. Gregory is the author of the upcoming book, Business Owner Freedom, which will be released late August or early September. Gregory is the father of two daughters, ages 16 and 14, and has been married for 21 years to his best friend Kim. They live south of Nashville on a farm where they raise grass-fed beef, lamb and goats. The Grays love their lifestyle and are living their vision daily.

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Greg is a husband and father of two daughters, as well as a Leadership and Business Coach. He and his family live on a farm in Southern Middle Tennessee, just south of Nashville, where they raise grass fed beef, lamb and goats for their health and fun. Gregory Gray is a culture and leadership expert with a passion for coaching. As a business leader, with greater than twenty-five years of experience, he developed a deep understanding of people development, process improvement, and profitable solutions. Since 2010 he has specialized in providing mentoring, training, and coaching to leaders and business owners around the world. He will coach you in finding Freedom from the chaos, overwhelm and conflicting direction, that many business owners experience due to the demands and struggles of everyday business. His book, Business Owner Freedom, is coming out in the summer of 2018.

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