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Watch this video if f you want to take your business to the next level with expert insights from Chris Guerriero, a seasoned entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience scaling multimillion-dollar companies. In this video, you'll learn how to master market share, boost revenue, retain loyal customers, and build a strong organizational foundation for sustainable growth. You will learn how to gain clarity on the essential steps to break through plateaus and achieve 8, 9 and 10 figure success. Watch now to unlock strategies that work in any industry, and be sure to subscribe for more powerful business growth tips!

In this episode, Chris Guerriero dives deep into redefining what true success means—and it's not about the material things. Success is built on four essential pillars: personal wealth, health and longevity, meaningful relationships, and living by core values. Chris shares how these four elements guide you through life's ups and downs, helping you overcome adversity and maintain focus. If you're ready to achieve real, lasting success, tune in to learn how mastering these four areas will transform your life!

Listen in as Chris Guerriero and Warren Phillips (AKA: Non-Toxic Dad, scientist and health expert) discuss what it takes to be a great parent as a busy entrepreneur. Discover: How to be a great parent while running a business What is the MOST EFFECTIVE parenting style for entrepreneurs  How to balance parenthood and entrepreneurship How to balance RELATIONSHIPS with family and friends as an entrepreneur Top business and parenting tips for accountability

Listen in as Chris Guerriero and Dr. Kirk Parsley (medical doctor, former Navy SEAL, sleep expert) discuss what it takes to optimize physical and mental performance for greater success. Discover: - The Navy SEAL breathing exercise for stress and focus  - The MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY daily routine learned from Navy SEALs  - How Navy SEALs overcome limiting beliefs and self-doubt  - How to perform at your BEST while running a business  - The KEY HEALTH HACKS that change the game for entrepreneurs - How to lower stress hormones instantly and naturally - How to really optimize SLEEP to fully recover for the next day - The most effective way to MANAGE STRESS AND MENTAL CLARITY 

Are you a self-described introvert? Does the idea of opening up to someone new make you want to crawl right back into bed? In Episode 353 of The Charisma Quotient, “Struggles High Achievers Face When Dating: Interview with Chris Guerriero,” Kimmy chats with Chris about the struggles of dating as a high achieving introvert and how it can hold you back from being vulnerable. Chris is a serial entrepreneur whose journey from personal fitness trainer to building nearly a dozen successful companies. He is also a bestselling author and a business growth expert. So if he can find success and connection as an introvert, you can too! In this episode, Kimmy and Chris explore the delicate balance between work and personal life, the complexities of dating for busy professionals, and the profound importance of vulnerability and connection in forging genuine relationships. They delve into Chris's personal dating preferences, sharing eye-opening stories about finding equilibrium and joy in love and life. If you are having a hard time dating due to being a successful, high achiever then sign up for a FREE private session with Kimmy so that she can map out a plan to help you do the work for once https://meetme.so/kimbreakthrough.   Charisma Quotient Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many of your other favorite podcast channels. ************************************************⁣ Kimmy Seltzer is a Confidence Therapist, Image Expert and Authentic Dating Strategist implementing targeted style, emotional and social intelligence to your life. ⁣ ************************************************⁣ Would you like to connect with Kimmy?⁣ Website:  https://kimmyseltzer.com/⁣ Chat:  https://meetme.so/kimbreakthrough⁣ Instagram: @kimmyseltzer Twitter: @kimmyseltzer Join her FREE Facebook Group Love Makeover Insiders:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovemakeovers  

Listen in as Chris Guerriero and Rich Schefren (founder of Strategic Profits and Steal Our Winners) candidly discuss everything they do to improve brain function, boost cognitive performance, and offset dementia, including their favorite brain supplements, brain peptides, and personal lifestyle hacks that translate into more focus for faster business growth. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner hungry for rapid growth, this interview is an absolute MUST-WATCH! Don't miss out on this game-changing conversation that's redefining the best way entrepreneurs achieve success.

In part 3 of this YouTube series, Chris Guerriero goes deeper into the world of Alpha and Sigma entrepreneurs. Whether you're an Alpha, Sigma, understanding the key traits of these types of entrepreneurs can help you excel in both your personal and professional life. In business the type of entrepreneur you are dictates your success, and in this video, Chris delves into what it means to be a true alpha and sigma in business, and common traits that each of these types of people have. As said previously, understanding the key traits of these types of entrepreneurs can help you excel in both your personal and professional life, so pull out a notepad if needed and hit that play button...

In part 2 of this YouTube series, Chris Guerriero goes deeper into the world of Alpha and Sigma entrepreneurs. Whether you're an Alpha, Sigma, understanding the key traits of these types of entrepreneurs can help you excel in both your personal and professional life. Unlike Alphas, Sigma entrepreneurs prefer to work independently without the support of a team. They're often referred to as lone wolves, charging towards their goals on their own. However, both Alpha and Sigma entrepreneurs share a unique mindset that sets them apart from others in business. They both approach business with a visionary mindset, focusing on building a brand rather than just a business. As a result, they don't just hire anyone to fill positions in their company; they develop leaders who can help take the vision to the next level. They understand that leaders aren't always born but can be made through coaching and mentorship. Join Chris Guerriero in this episode as he shares his insight in what makes Alpha and Sigma entrepreneurs stand out in his companies.

If you're an Alpha entrepreneur or a Sigma entrepreneur, or you're just a crazy entrepreneur who thrives in just about any environment or any economy, because you enjoy the game, it's important to understand the key traits that make up entrepreneurs either Alpha or Sigma so you can leverage them in your own life, and in the lives of your team members.  Sigma entrepreneurs are independent without a pack, and Alphas are independent within their pack. Sigma entrepreneurs can thrive on their own, so they're often called the lone wolf.  They don't need social support. They charge towards any goals all by themselves. Entrepreneurs, both Alpha and Sigma see businesses completely differently. They think differently, they play this game differently, and they get far bigger results. They're the visionary, they're not the implementer. They're growing a brand, not a business. They don't just hire “warm bodies” to fill spots in their company, they develop “leaders” to run things for them. And they know that leaders are sometimes not born that way. They're made. Listen to this episode where Chris Guerriero defines the Alpha entrepreneurs in his companies.

Listen as Stefan Georgi and Chris Guerriero uncover exactly how they're using AI in their companies to scale faster and more predictably. Hear the few key principles that all entrepreneurs need to know to stay ahead of the AI curve. Including some of the TOP AI PLATFORMS they're using RIGHT NOW.

It doesn't make a difference if you're a business owner, or an entrepreneur with multiple businesses, or an executive in someone else's company, in this video I'm going to show you the #1 way to be more productive starting today. Now if this is the first time, you're seeing one of our videos, my name is Chris Guerriero and I've built nearly a dozen companies, four of which are 8-figure companies. And I've built leadership teams inside of each company who are rock stars at KNOWING what to do, and FOCUSING on the few actions that drive growth, so these days, my time spent working is FAR less than I used to. Meaning I have time now for myself, and my family and for hobbies and for sharing tactics like this that have helped me the most in BUILDING, acquiring and selling companies. And I say all that, so you know that anything I say here is based solely on EXPERIENCE, because I'm IN THE TRENCHES every day, working in my businesses, and developing leaders in each company. And nothing I share with you is something I just read in a book and haven't tested over and over again in multiple companies, and in multiple industries. So, when I say that I'm going to show you how to be MORE PRODUCTIVE, what I'm saying is that I'm going to show you the TOP PRODUCTIVITY HACK that I personally use to run 11 successful companies when most people struggle to run one… So, listen now and hear more…

If you're an entrepreneur and you're looking to grow your business to seven, or eight, or even nine figures in the shortest time possible, then understanding how to successfully buy companies is great way to scale almost any business fast, and also to massively increase your profit margin, if done right. Now, if this is the very first time you're seeing one of my episodes, my name is Chris Guerriero. And I built nearly a dozen businesses, four of which are eight figure companies. I've also bought and sold companies in a variety of different industries. I know that buying a business is initially kind of scary for some people. And it probably should be, because there's a lot that could go wrong. Unless, of course, you know how to do it, right. Which is part of what I want to go over here today. Because if you know how to do it, then the risk is far less. And the upside is just so much better. In fact, these days, I wouldn't buy a company or even invest in one unless I thought that I had a very high chance of making it a big win for everybody involved. One of the main tools that I use to figure this out is a series of questions in twelve different categories. I'm going to share those categories as well as the questions so that you have a really good understanding of how we go out in there and evaluate companies before potential purchase. Plus how you can too, if buying a business sounds good to you.

If you're an entrepreneur, you want to know how to grow your business to six, or seven or eight figures in the shortest time possible. Then in this episode, I want to share with you one of my top strategies to successfully scale any business fast, and predictably increase your profit margins. Now, if this is the first time you've seen one of my episodes, my name is Chris Guerriero. And I built four 8-figure businesses, successfully sold several companies. And I've also invested in growing companies as well. And all of this gives me a very unique insight into strategies that grow businesses every time they're used no matter what size your company is right now, or what industry you're in or what the economy is like. I want to detail one of the best strategies we've used to scale companies fast. And it costs far less and takes far less time than most of the really old tactics that you read about in books. Listen in now. 

After having built four 8-figure companies, Chris chats with us about the mindset required to become a serial entrepreneur.  As an advisor, investor and equity holder in companies across a variety of industries, including health, medical, digital advertising, legal and real estate, Chris shares the success strategies he's used himself and as a business coach for other entrepreneurs, helping to take their businesses to the next level.      Connect with Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/  https://ChrisGuerriero.com

Chris Guerriero's passion for optimizing both physical and cognitive performance has fueled his highly successful career. Chris is a serial entrepreneur and an early-stage investor in businesses across a variety of industries, including health, medical, digital advertising, legal and real estate. He has been featured in financial periodicals such as Success, Inc., Bloomberg TV, and Entrepreneur.  Chris is an entrepreneur at heart — he builds businesses. In addition to owning and running four 8-figure companies, Chris is the mastermind behind many of the most successful brands, businesses, thought leaders and best-selling authors. Chris is well known for his expertise in developing winning leadership teams and business systems that supercharge brand growth. By coaching his clients in how to be effective in setting goals, honing focus and targeting key actions, Chris helps people utilize their core competencies in order to actualize their intentions joyfully and efficiently. Here Chris shares some of his key insights for how to live a life that helps achieve the results you want in both personal and professional spheres.   Disclaimer: These statements and products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information on this show, and C60 Purple Power products, are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting any new diet or exercise regimen. Individual results may vary.    Links Chris Guerriero's Website Chris Guerriero on YouTube Chris Guerriero on Facebook Chris Guerriero on Instagram Chris Guerriero on LinkedIn Built To Grow with Chris Guerriero Podcast    Thanks for listening!  To learn more about C60, please visit:  https://c60purplepower.com/what-is-c60  Use the Coupon Code: THEC60SHOW for 15% off your first order at:  https://c60purplepower.com    Visit us on social media! Facebook. Instagram. YouTube. Twitter. Pinterest. 

Learn More Earn More Business Growth Podcast Host: Brian Webb Guest:  Chris Guerriero Episode 23: How Thinking Outside Of The Box Can Help Grow Your Business Faster __________________________________ SUBSCRIBE Apple  |  Google Play |  Spotify  |  Pandora |  Amazon Music | iHeartRadio | Stitcher  ________________________________ RESOURCES & HELPFUL LINKS Whatbox Digital Chris Guerriero Website Built To Grow Business Review BOOK: Jack Welch: Winning BOOK: Patrick Lencioni: The Ideal Team Player ________________________________ TRANSCRIPT:  Brian Webb: Chris, I am so excited to have you on the show. I know that one of the things that you're wanting to talk about today really, a principle that you're going to want to bring to our audience is how to think outside of the box. And you and I were just talking about the name of my agency which is Whatbox Digital, but welcome to the show today. Chris Guerriero: Thank you so much, Brian. I'm excited to be here. Brian Webb: Yeah. So, share with our audience a little bit of what you mean when you help businesses, what you do over and over and over again, you're really a serial entrepreneur. How do you help companies go and think out of the box? Chris Guerriero: It's not the easiest thing to get another company creative. So, inside of the company that I have inside of my portfolio, my teams have been chosen during the interview process, as well as during the onboarding process, and during the culture-building process. Everybody's been kind of trained to live this lifestyle, where we're not afraid to throw some ideas out there, and that we're also not afraid to plus on everybody else's ideas in the hopes that they're going to be the next level of growth for the companies. So, if I go into a company because I do one day a week consult with other companies when I go into a company as an advisor, it becomes this may be a mental training program over the first couple of visits may be, to get them comfortable thinking outside the box and throwing ideas out there, so that they're not going to get laughed at. And then showing them how every idea could be plus upon, and plus upon, and plus upon, until it becomes something that really is potentially a good fit for the next stage of growth for a company. Brian Webb: What is fresh in your mind as an example, when you say plus upon and plus upon, so you keep kind of creating synergistic value. What is something in the last two, three, four, five, six months that might be an example of where, maybe historically, they might be uncomfortable to bring some idea for the fear that they might be ridiculed or judged, but someone brought that idea, you created that culture to make them feel comfortable to bring that idea, and then it got expanded upon amongst the team? Is there an example that comes to mind? Chris Guerriero: Yes, I'm itching to jump in because I've got so many examples. [Inaudible 00:02:12] if I go back further and I'll give you some older ones and I'll bring you up to date because I think that'll get their juices flowing and maybe form some really great ideas of their own. Brian Webb: Perfect. Chris Guerriero: I started as a personal fitness trainer and I'm going to make a very long story short. This is many, many years ago, and the goal was always held the greatest number of people possible. And with that goal, that goal was the impetus for thinking outside the box for me for the very first time, and that goal helped me to stop just training individually. And I was watching a commercial, part of thinking outside the box is getting yourself in the right frame of mind and then being open to ideas no matter where the heck they came from. So, I was sitting and I know you and I are a similar age demographic, but I don't know if you stayed up very late watching infomercials like I did a long time ago in the hopes that there was going to be something that would help make me a success. I remember a guy named Don Lapre. You remember Don used to go online- Brian Webb: I do. Chris Guerriero: ... or used to go on TV and he would tell you, "Hey, here's this course, you buy it and it'll teach you how to place classified ads in the back of newspapers, and you could sell real estate, or you could sell products" or whatever the heck the case was. And I thought, "Wow. I have this personal training company, and I was training one person at a time, but my goal was help the greatest number of people possible," and in order to do that, I had to be able to train more than the few that I could fit on my personal agenda, [inaudible 00:03:37] in these classified ads and getting more clients. And I got so many clients that it was way too much for me, and I decided I was going to place more classified ads to try to get personal trainers. So, after about a year of doing that, we grew from a single entity, a single person to almost 150 trainers up and down New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania training people under my umbrella. And then I learned my very first really big business lesson, I guess, and most of the big business lessons probably in your life, as well as everybody else's life, they hurt the most, they cost the most there, but they hit you like a hammer in the face. And this particular one was when you're working with independent contractors at that scale, and you don't know what the hell you're doing, they would take your clients, so that's what happened, but the goal was still to help the greatest number of people possible. So, I went from being able to help a few individuals to be able to help hundreds with my trainers. And then I got into the health club industry, which brought me to be able to help tens of thousands of people because the first club grew into several clubs and we had clubs in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, so we were able to help so many more people. And then in 2003, when I really wanted to get out of that industry because it was changing so much, I decided I was going to take everything I knew and write a book still based on what am I going to do to think outside the box to help the greatest number of people possible? So, we went from helping a few as a personal trainer to helping hundreds with a training company, tens of thousands with the health clubs, to being able to help millions of people with the book. Brian Webb: You and I were talking before the show, and I was telling you about a principle that I learned from Jack Welch and his book Winning, and he instilled this principle called... I don't think it's even a real word, which I think is why he did it called boundarylessness. So, it's really interesting how you come into businesses and really help them to think outside of the box. Here's a question for you, when you're looking to invest in a business, how important is it to you that either one, they already have a culture of being able to bring thought leadership, bring ideas, think outside of the box, bring ideas that are out of the box versus is that important or do you just know that when you come in, that you can bring that into the team or is it important that that's there before you get there? Chris Guerriero: So, we invest in people. I don't know that there is a way, at least not using our model to go into a company that does not have a culture and instill a culture. Here's the reason why, because any big shifts in a company, when you infuse it with money or when you go in as a partner or as an advisor, any big changes stops almost everything in its tracks. Small changes in the right direction, filling a couple of holes, picking up some areas where they're leaving money on the table makes a huge difference, not just to overline revenue, but also to bottom-line growth, and to the scalability of the company and to the organization into its sellability to everything. So, we invest in people, so what I do when I'm going into a company and I'm looking to see if it's a potential investment is I'm looking at the people and how they work together, and I'm looking at the industry differentiator, their company. Now, that could be a product, it could be their delivery mechanism, or it could be a company. I'll give you an example. I was in a company not that long ago who probably has the best customer support of any company that I've ever found online. Brian Webb: Really? Chris Guerriero: Yeah. They're tremendous, they based their culture on Trustpilot, how many Trustpilot comments they get from their customers, and they have those pasted all over the walls inside of their office, and they recite their favorite one before every daily team meeting. And it is wonderful and it's part of their culture, and it ingrains in everybody inside of that organization that that's what they're there for. They're really there, the company is there to help people. It's not there to sell a product, it's there to help people, and because it's based on that, they're scaling so massively. Brian Webb: Let me ask you this. When you come into a business, what are the top one, two, maybe three obstacles that you find that are there, or problems or challenges that they're dealing with, that when you come in, you help them to overcome that and that removes that impediment to growth? What are the top one, two, or three things that you see on a regular basis? Chris Guerriero: It is three things, I would say. Ego is number one and that's everywhere, top line all the way down to anybody else inside the organization. Anybody who has an ego doesn't like to ask for help, everybody who doesn't like to ask for help at the right time tends to end up being the weak link in the chain or the slowest person on the team slowing everybody down. And we have ways around that inside of our organizations which I'm happy to share with you. So, ego would be number one. I think untapped relationships and another big deal. So, people who are running a company who do not want to tap into or leverage their existing relationships, or be humble enough to join an organization that might be able to open their Rolodex up to people who could really shave years off of their learning curve for certain things. And the third area would be anybody who does not have a really strong focus on customer acquisition. I mean, there's really three. I tell companies all the time, you're one to three hires away from anywhere between three and 10 times growth. And those three areas would be, I would want a rockstar as a customer acquisition manager, as a delivery manager, meaning we're delivering on the promises. We just promised people when we were requiring them, and then somebody or a whole system around an org chart based for the organization of the company, so customer acquisition delivery and organization. Brian Webb: Yeah. That makes sense. When you talk about ego or in the context of people not being willing to ask the right questions at the right time, how much of the time do you think maybe is that... Maybe it's ego versus depending on the culture that was preexisting that might be fear for being called out. Chris Guerriero: Oh, great question. I think they're equal, so an ego causes fear. Normally, when the person at the top has an ego, most of the people underneath them have a lot of fear. The way we get around it, we have daily meetings, so I don't know how much you know about my week, but my week is basically business meetings. So Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, I have meetings that start at... I'll give you my whole day. 9:00, I walk into the office. I do a lot of things before 9:00, but when I walk into the office, all the key metrics for each one of the companies inside of my personal portfolio are on my desk. They were put there by Emily who's been my assistant for over 18 years. She knows exactly how to deliver the three to five key metrics for each one of the organizations so that I can keep my finger on the pulse of everything. And then from 9:30 to 12:30, I'm in meetings with each one of the leadership teams in each of my companies, and those meetings might last anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on how big that company is or how fast they're moving or whatever. Now, in those meetings, we go over three things and this is the key to making sure that ego and fear kind of get scratched out in the playing field. It's because every day, we meet with our leaders and we go over what they've accomplished so far number one. So, today is Friday, so today's meeting was what they've accomplished so far this week, and then what their top five most important uses of their time are today. So, because every single person in our company runs their day on top-five lists and that type five list is based on the company's main goals, so everybody is working together to move the company in the same direction every single day. And then the third thing is the biggest and that's an obstacle that you have because what we found is that people, especially when they're new to an organization, they never have an obstacle ever. They don't even realize that most things are obstacles, but what an obstacle is to me, is something that is going to stop you from getting everything off of your top five lists today successfully, because if you're pulling things over from today's list to tomorrow's list on a regular basis, then you are the weakest link in our company. And the speed at which we can grow any entity, whether it's inside of my organization or something that I'm investing in or something that I'm advising, the speed at which we could grow is directly determined by the weakest link inside of an organization, so we're constantly looking to upgrade our rockstars, which doesn't always mean getting rid of people and bringing other people in, but often it means just teaching people how to not have any ego and not to be afraid to ask for help. Brian Webb: That sounds similar. I know that there's many different types of business management systems. Scrum is one of them out there. Is that specifically something that you drew from a specific management system? Is that based on Scrum or is that just kind of what you've just learned to do over the years? Chris Guerriero: So, we've been doing this... I've been in business now since the 1990s. Sorry. My kids laugh at me and they say, "You remember the '90s?" And I'm like, "Yeah, of course I do," and it seems like yesterday to me, but too many lifetimes ago. Brian Webb: To them, that's like a prehistoric. That's when cavemen were out, right? Chris Guerriero: Yeah. So, in another case, this is something that has been developed from years of cuts and bruises, and then learning a few things, and then failing many times, and then learning more things, and having really smart people come in and consult and teach me how to shave a few years off to speed things up a little bit and to think outside the box. Brian Webb: I have two or three more questions for you. One, how important is it to you to encourage a culture of failing fast, but failing forward. Not failing as in making the same mistake over and over again, but daring people to go out and try something to make it a learning experience, to see what works and what doesn't. How important is that to you? Chris Guerriero: It's very important. The one thing that I ask everybody, I mean, I ask every team member that I have, I ask my kids this, I ask my C-level people in each company this, I ask myself this on a regular basis, is what did you learn from that? And it's so super important because we're pushing our companies, right? We don't push people in a bad way. Literally, we have a culture that only people who like to grow quickly are inside of our organizations and they get excited by this, just like I do. So, when we sit down and we have meetings, people will leave more excited because we have clarity, and clarity is just such a wonderful thing in business that's so rarely attained, I think. Brian Webb: It absolutely is, yeah. Chris Guerriero: Yeah, but because we're growing, we're constantly trying new things, but being flexible enough to say, "Oh, that's not working," or maybe "How can we plus upon this? Let's have a meeting on what we're doing with our paid ads right now because they're falling on deaf ears. We're not getting the conversion we want it to, we're not getting the clicks we want it to," whatever the case is. And then we meet as a team and we have the stupidest ideas. I'll tell you, Brian, we had such stupid ideas. One time, I had a meeting with this one company that I was a majority owner in, and we sat there and we talked about what could we do to fill this membership site? Because we had an online membership site. Partners in this company wanted 20,000 new members in this membership site, and we had hardly any marketing budget to do that. And after brainstorm, after brainstorm, after brainstorm, at the end of a very long day of this team brainstorm with all these stupid ideas hitting the table, which ended up turning into one that said, "Right before you came in as a partner in the company, we had invested in a NASCAR, and so we have the ability to put our company name on the NASCAR if that's valuable. Do you think that would be valuable to getting us to the end result here?" And I said, "Well, can we put a picture of me on there?" because I thought, "Wow if I've got to get something out of this, that will be fun." And they said, "Yeah, we could screen anything onto the side of the NASCAR." And I said, "Well, could you put pictures of a few of my friends? Because I could go out there and I could get people to mail some of the biggest email lists around in our industry. I could get them to mail for us with a naked link," meaning there's no affiliate link, there's no tracking, they're just doing it out of goodness of their own heart. If I could give them something big enough, and if I could put their photo and logo on the side of a NASCAR during a race, then they could walk into any party for the rest of their lives and be the only person there that ever had their picture on the aspirin, so I did. I had a bunch of my friends mail and put their pictures along with mine on the back quarter panel of the NASCAR, big pictures, you could see them, it was wonderful. And so we grew that, but again, that's outside the box. Brian Webb: What a great idea. When you keep saying stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid idea, but obviously again, what you've done is you created a culture where it's okay to say something and then it get deem stupid. Chris Guerriero: Half the things I say are stupid. Yeah. When I say stupid, sometimes I mean, so stupid good, and it's okay. And we use that term because I want people to laugh at it, I don't care. if I'm going into a company, if I'm going into a meeting and somebody thinks their idea's stupid, but they're still open to saying it, that's where I need to be. That's fun. Brian Webb: Yeah. Patrick Lencioni in one of his recent books, I think it's called The Ideal Team Member. He says the three things you want are hungry, humble, smart. Hungry is obvious, someone who wants to grow, learn, acquire, scale. Humble is obvious, and smart does not mean your IQ. He's talking about really emotional intelligence and relational intelligence. So, let me ask you this. A few weeks ago, I don't remember exactly how long, I had a colleague on, his name is Julio Serna Molina and he's a business advisor who works with another client, a friend of mine, who has a private equity fund here in the Houston area. And one of the things I learned from him, and this is going to circle back to something you said earlier, is the one thing I learned that private equity funds are looking for when they invest capital is synergy. So, who is in the portfolio that could potentially benefit from someone else who's in the portfolio, the fund wins, both of those companies inside the portfolio can scale faster. When you were talking about untapped relationships, I'd love for you to expound upon that, and what does that look like? Chris Guerriero: So, as it relates to what you're just saying, each one of the companies inside of my portfolio is intimately linked to each other, so that they help each other grow. I'll give you a couple of examples, and then I'll go into a little bit more about specifics about what I think you're asking. The VC firm, we used to get, I don't know, 15 plus prospectuses that would get shredded on a regular basis every single week. And I spoke to the partners inside of that firm one time and I said, "Man, a lot of these prospectuses, they're great. It's just that they are not organized enough to be able to make use of the funds that we would be giving them." That's why we're saying no to many of these companies, and because the funds would literally crush the company, right? They don't have the organization to be able to utilize them properly or the track record to be able to take care of that money properly. So, I said, "I don't want to breach anything that we have in our agreements, but I don't see anything here that would prevent this. Would it be okay if I approach some of them and offer to bring them into a consulting program?" That's how our advisory firm actually started [inaudible 00:19:24]. And so I sent a letter to several of them and I said, "Hey, I'm the one inside the venture capital firm, who once we go about funding the company, I go in and I look at their people and their systems and their processes, and I help to restructure them for growth because we want to be able to get our investment back in three to five years. And because we don't make our money by a little bit of interest, we make our money because we still own a percentage of that company once we get our money back, so it becomes a growing asset inside of our portfolio." So, I said, "Hey, listen. So, that's my responsibility inside the venture capital firm, and I know that we did not fund you. Here's the reason why, because you don't have the structure to be able to handle that amount of money. What I'm going to be doing is taking on a small group of people." It's 28 brands, all club 28 because I could only handle 28 brands because I only do it once a week. And I said, "I'm going to take on a couple of brands. and what we're going to do is I am going to personally work with them, not as a VC, but as an advisor. Here's the fee and this is what it would cost, and my goal will be to make it so that you don't even need the money anymore, that you are now so much more profitable, bottom line and top line, that you don't need the money to keep growing, that we will literally get you to your goals without outside capital. And if you're okay with that, then let me know." And we ended up filling up very, very quickly, and we had a waiting list for years when we first started doing that, so that's one kind of way that to build to synergies to companies. That advisory firm came out of an idea from another successful company, and we've done that multiple times instead of different companies of mine, where we have a legal class action firm in California, and that firm goes out there and helps companies who are hitting the class action suit. However, we've got denied by a lot of companies. We lost some of those contracts because there's a lot of other class action noticing firms out there that are bidding for them. However, every single time a company goes through a class action, there's so much bad press surrounding them, that we started a company called iBranding, and we went out there and went to everybody, every company that we lost that contract with, then we said, "Hey, listen. We understand everything that these bad guys are going to be doing to tarnish your brand during this class action lawsuit. However, you're a good company with a great brand, and we're going to be able to go in there and kind of make a lot of this go away." And we started a branding company based on that. Now, that branding company handles not just clients from that direction, but also politicians, also helping movie theaters fill seats. Brian Webb: So, you said earlier, this is my last question, that every day at 9:00 AM, you look at some key metrics and KPIs. What are the top three, or four, or five KPIs that you want to see every single day? Chris Guerriero: That's a good question. I'm going to answer it, but I'm going to give you a warning because I believe that answering it is... First of all, there's some synergy, but most of them have differences for each one of the companies. By my answering it, I don't want any of the listeners to say, "These are the best KPIs for me because [crosstalk 00:22:30] KPIs for Chris's company," so everybody's KPIs are going to be different. If you sell supplements in a warehouse, maybe it's bottles in bottles out, maybe it's the amount of time from an order to the amounts of time that it goes out to be distributed, maybe it's having zero tickets at the end of the day for customer support, whatever the case is. I believe that every company should have... When you're just starting out, your metrics may be more than five, but as you begin to gain momentum, it should be as [inaudible 00:23:03] possible. Three to five is the magic spot for me. Revenue is always on there, and I break revenue down to not just overall gross revenue, but I want to know revenue to date this year, I want to know last year revenue to date, I want to know last year revenue this month, I want to know gross versus net revenue, so there's a few things that I want to know based on revenue. And then the second metric will always be something that has to do with bringing that revenue in, so I like metrics around. Revenue and reach, those are two big ones for me, and the other ones will probably be specific to the company. Reach being how many people we are reaching with our message. Brian Webb: Well, that is amazing. Ladies and gentlemen, he is Chris Guerriero. Chris, tell our audience what you're excited about, what you're thinking about, or you're focusing on now. And where's the best place for them to find you online, to connect with you, and engage with your services? Chris Guerriero: What am I focusing on right now? Right now, we're focusing a lot on just giving a lot of content online. We're building up a little bit of social presence online, so that answers I think, both questions, right? We're trying to give because it gives me the ability to not just do what I do inside of my companies and do what I do inside of some of the companies that we advise, but then to also go out there and help people who maybe can't afford to get into the advisory program or who are not ready for investments. We're building up YouTube primarily, but also LinkedIn and IG, and pretty much everything else. To find me, they could Google my name, pretty tough to spell, but hopefully, you can put that into the notes. Brian Webb: We will. Chris Guerriero: Otherwise, just go to just go to my website, chrisguerriero.com and that will give you a tremendous amount of information. In fact, there's a spot on that website. There's a direct link to @builttogrowreview.com or you just click the link on top of my website, and that'll give you access to a form that you could fill out, which shows you, after you answer a bunch of questions, what the holes are inside of your organization, what is actually breaking right now as you're growing that you may not know about and then at the end, it gives you solutions. It's totally free and it gives you all the solutions right there on the website to how you should, how most companies that we work with as an advisor or as an investor or inside of my portfolio, to break through those challenges as quickly and efficiently as possible. Brian Webb: Fantastic. Well, thanks for your generosity. Thanks for being on the show today. You're obviously making a huge impact on the world. It was great to have you on today, Chris. Chris Guerriero: Thanks, Brian. I appreciate it. ________________________________ FIND & FOLLOW WHATBOX DIGITAL Website | Linkedin | Facebook | Instagram ________________________________ CONNECT WITH BRIAN WEBB Linkedin | Facebook | Instagram Email: brianw@whatboxdigital.com  Clubhouse: @brianwebb __________________________________ CONNECT WITH CHRIS GUERRIERO Website | Linkedin | Blog | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast __________________________________

In this solo episode, your host A.J. Lawrence reflects on the concept of the entrepreneurial journey. He talks about why thinking of entrepreneurship as a journey is a powerful way to stay resilient, the many entrepreneurs he has learnt from, and how to build a legacy for yourself. Tune in to discover how to create a mindset that will keep you on the right track as you build your business and improve your life. On today’s episode:  What is the concept of the entrepreneurial journey? - 01:40 Why the best opportunity in life is entrepreneurism. - 2:16 What makes the entrepreneurial journey different.- 2:46 How using the term ‘journey’ will help you avoid toxic self-talk.  - 3:13 Where do you want your entrepreneurship journey to lead you?.- 04:15 How you can reset your thinking using the journey framework. - 05:25   What is the legacy you want to have? - 06:16  Curate your mindset through other entrepreneur journeys. -10:09  What all entrepreneurs forget, even though we know it really well. - 12:45 Two things you must accept before you are able to improve as an entrepreneur.- 15:18  This is when we learn and enjoy ourselves. - 16:18  How to learn from mistakes without actually making them. - 16:46  What A.J. learned from other entrepreneurs on the show- 17:00  Are there entrepreneurism cheat codes you can use and should you use them? - 19:40  What A.J. is doing for his new business - 21:40  How you can shut out the noise and focus on the insights. - 23:24  Use this method to build towards your legacy. - 25:56  Get tickets to the Group Think festival. - 28:55 Key Takeaways:  Of all the opportunities in life, entrepreneurism is the best way to create the life you want for yourself.  It is not that our journeys are simply different, it is more so that we are presented with different opportunities and use them in different ways.  Using the term journey to describe your life as an entrepreneur will help you realize that forward movement is what matters rather than the destination. You determine the destination you want to get to. Your destination does not have to be like everyone else’s. Take solace in the fact that even entrepreneurs who made 8 figures have low moments and learn from them.  What we want others to think of us is usually what we think is important to us.  Use what resonates with you in other people’s stories to solidify your mindset.  Listening to other entrepreneurs helps us try on ideas and concepts.  It is not only about the risks we do take as entrepreneurs, but the risks we don’t take. It takes lots of hard work and preparation to know how to select what risk to take on.  Entrepreneurism is a process, but there is no set process.  Being able to choose your own path is the beauty of being an entrepreneur. Use entrepreneurism to create the life that you want.  See what resonates, attempt it, and take it on. Think about the legacy you want to leave, consider what matters the most to you, and the impact you want to leave on those closest to you. Use the birthday of someone you are close to to check in on how you are progressing towards the legacy you want to leave.  What is an entrepreneur’s journey?“An entrepreneur journey is just, to me, a framework of helping me look where I want to go; listening to other people about what they are doing on their journey so I can see what resonates with me even if it isn’t directly related to what I am doing. It could be something that helps me a better look at where I want to be going. Or even at time put in context things that I consider failures in my past to help me put into better context so that it doesn’t drag me down”  - 05:25 - 05:54Do you believe you are on a journey as an entrepreneur? What is the destination you hope to progress towards? Tell us in the comments and don’t forget to say hello if you would like to share your entrepreneurship story on our podcast. Buy a ticket to the Group Think Festival and learn from the smartest strategists out there. Some entrepreneurs you can learn from (mentioned in today’s episode):Walker Deibel: Make Acquisition A Part Of Your Strategy Mac Lackey: Build an Exit Strategy Mindset TodayChris Guerriero: $18M Exit, Chris Guerriero, Executive Fitness Club David Schottenstein: Use Consumer Accessibility to Your AdvantageNathan Hirsch:  How to Delegate Work and Hire Effectively Adam Hergenrother: It Starts Inside YouDiane Prince: Scale Your Business by Knowing the “Why”Marek Zmyslowski: Creating an 8-figure Business in the Renewable Energy IndustryConnect with A.J.Lawrence: Website: ajlawrence.com Email: aj@b8fpodcast.com  Instagram: @ajlawrence LinkedIn: A.J. Lawrence Twitter: @ajlawrence Medium: @a.j.lawrence Follow Beyond 8 Figures: Website: Beyond8Figures.com Twitter: @beyond8figures  Facebook: Beyond 8 Figures Instagram:@b8fpodcast Email: feedback@beyond8figures.com

Business advisor, investor and mentor Chris Guerriero returns to the show to catch up A.J. and team on life since his last visit. Listen to Guerriero share advice on how to help listeners grow their business and create teams, culture, and business systems that yield multiple multimillion dollar businesses. Key takeaways: A majority of businesses that failed because of covid were in shock initially The main thing that drives growth in business is people Don’t judge people by what they think or say, only by what they do If you put the right people together, then you’re not going to have an obstacle come up

This week Benton Crane talks with Chris Guerriero, an entrepreneur that has helped build many multi-million dollar businesses. Together they discuss the motivational power of fear, what every struggling business needs, and why relationships are every business’s ticket to success.03:51 What To Look For In A Leader04:57 Chris’s Poop To Gold Moment11:35 What Saves A Failing Company15:13 The Biggest Business MistakeYou can find links for Chris’s website and all the other places to reach him below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one.Find Chris Guerriero here:https://chrisguerriero.com/ (Website)https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/ (LinkedIn)https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en (Instagram)

Chris Guerriero as an entrepreneur has vast experience in growing teams, culture, and business systems that yield multi-million-dollar companies, but also had his share of expensive mistakes. In this episode of Burning Money, Chris will share why he thinks hiring the wrong people is his most expensive mistake, the lessons learned from it and what measures he has implemented in order not to repeat such mistakes.   In this episode: - The inspiring background of Chris' entrepreneurial journey. - The most expensive mistake that has made a profound impact on the slow down of Chris' growth. - The story behind one of the wrong hires and two things why he thinks that it is always his fault.  - The lessons learned and what did he implement in the hiring process to filter applicants. - New processes that he has adopted for the hiring process during the pandemic. Resources: - Maximize Your Metabolism: Double Your Metabolism in Thirty Days or Less - Topgrading (How To Hire, Coach and Keep A Players) by Brad Smart Connect with Chris Guerriero: - Website: https://chrisguerriero.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/ Connect with Luis: - Website - https://www.podcastdomination.co/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/luisryandiaz/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/luisryandiaz/) - Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/luisryan4 (https://www.facebook.com/luisryan4)

In this weeks Entrepreneur, Alan is joined by Ruth King – President of Business Ventures Corp. and author of Profit or Wealth.  They talk about ways to show your clients and customers a bit of gratitude and appreciation.  From a little handwritten card to say hello or to ask how they are doing to a coupon for a free entrée on their next return if they come on their birthday or bring a friend.  Ruth says its important to be passionate about your job for it makes a difference. Chris Guerriero chimes in as we come into our next hour.  He is the Business Advisor, Speaker and Founder of Club 28.  Chris believes having a healthy regiment is essential to getting your day going and to be productive.  With all the distractions around us, we need to just turn it off.  From a personal trainer to a trainer of entire teams, Chris has helped many overcome their obstacles and shares how he constantly checks in on his team to see how they are doing.  Chris closes the show with Alan as he shares how comfortable methods bring uncomfortable result and uncomfortable methods bring comfortable results.  [00:00:00] Valentines Weekend [00:05:52] Customer Appreciation [00:11:30] Passionate About Your Job [00:18:21] Healthy Regiments [00:26:02] Overcoming Obstacles [00:33:22] Valuable Lessons

In this weeks Entrepreneur, Alan is joined by Ruth King – President of Business Ventures Corp. and author of Profit or Wealth.  They talk about ways to show your clients and customers a bit of gratitude and appreciation.  From a little handwritten card to say hello or to ask how they are doing to a coupon for a free entrée on their next return if they come on their birthday or bring a friend.  Ruth says its important to be passionate about your job for it makes a difference. Chris Guerriero chimes in as we come into our next hour.  He is the Business Advisor, Speaker and Founder of Club 28.  Chris believes having a healthy regiment is essential to getting your day going and to be productive.  With all the distractions around us, we need to just turn it off.  From a personal trainer to a trainer of entire teams, Chris has helped many overcome their obstacles and shares how he constantly checks in on his team to see how they are doing.  Chris closes the show with Alan as he shares how comfortable methods bring uncomfortable result and uncomfortable methods bring comfortable results.  [00:00:00] Valentines Weekend [00:05:52] Customer Appreciation [00:11:30] Passionate About Your Job [00:18:21] Healthy Regiments [00:26:02] Overcoming Obstacles [00:33:22] Valuable Lessons

Chris Guerriero is an advisor, investor, and equity holder in companies across a variety of industries. His driving force has always been to help people, and he focuses his efforts on entrepreneurs. Chris has been featured in financial periodicals such as Bloomberg, Success Magazine, and Entrepreneur as a top entrepreneur of our time. He is also a bestselling author and the host of the Built To Grow podcast. You can find Chris Guerriero on his site, https://chrisguerriero.com/. Connect with Tony at www.tonygrebmeier.com and find the journal at https://www.befulfilledjournal.com/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Byron and Chris discuss: Finding value in the downturn and turnaround process, even when it’s hard.The emotions of a downturn.Moving past the discomfort of admitting to the struggles.Making your business wicked efficient and the key metrics to focus on.Maintaining and building culture through big changes. Key Takeaways: Talking through what you are feeling and handling is vitally important. Multiple people can give different pieces of advice that you can piece together to help your business.Be open to ideas, conversations, tactics, and everything else when talking with someone else. If you go in with one focus, you may lose value in other aspects of the conversation. Know your numbers. Cut your costs. There is more that you can cut than you think you there is. Work on your priority list and make progress every day. Compare all new items to the 10 on the priority list to see if it makes the cut. Be transparent about the priority list.  "Your number one responsibility inside your company is to the company." —  Chris Guerriero Connect with Chris Guerriero:   Blog: ChrisGuerriero.com/BlogWebsite: ChrisGuerriero.comYouTube:  Chris GuerrieroInstagram:  @chrisguerriero_Twitter: @ChrisGuerriero_Podcast: Built to Grow with Chris GuerrieroLinkedIn: Chris Guerriero Connect with Byron Walker: Website: TheTurnaroundPlan.comEmail: Byron@SurvivalFrog.comLinkedIn: Byron Walker

If you were going to climb Mount Everest, would you want a video to show you how to get to the peak, or would you rather have a guide next to you along the way?   This is a no-brainer when climbing a mountain, but it might not be when it comes to business.   So many entrepreneurs still listen to opinions rather than turning to the experience of leaders with a proven track record.   In this episode, Chris explains how this is hurting both your business and your lifestyle.   You’ll hear the correct way to filter information so you don’t get lost in the noise and the one thing you should always ignore.   Tune in and find out how turning to experienced people you can trust will transform the way you work and the way you grow.   “80% of the time, learn from the past experiences of others, 20% listen to the opinions of those that you really trust and respect.” - Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Which Sherpa would you rather have leading you up the mountain?   - Why you shouldn’t be taking advice from people who don’t have a proven track record in business   - The 80/20 split that will make you successful in business and in life   - Why you need to make a shift in how you filter information   - How to add a disclaimer to your experience so you don’t set other entrepreneurs down the wrong path   - The one thing you should never, ever listen to   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

Your success and ability to maintain momentum are both heavily impacted by how well you’re able to recharge.   But rich people think about recharging completely differently than most people. What’s their secret?   In this episode, Chris shares the two things the most successful entrepreneurs do to recharge, be happier and healthier, and stay far more productive.   You’ll hear why your usual recharge methods aren’t working, the list you need to make and refer to daily, and the secret successful CEOs have been keeping.   Tune in and find out how you can get recharged when it matters most.    “You can't go through any serious stress in any area of your life without allowing yourself to recharge or you'll pay the consequences.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Why you need to have a system in place to get recharged - What’s the difference between recharging and escaping? Hear why escaping can do more harm than good - The list you need to keep on hand to make sure that you can recharge when it matters most - The most powerful way to recharge that nobody is telling you - How the people around you impact your energy, revenue, and personal growth   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

Knowing who you need to hire is one of the most difficult parts of being a CEO, no matter what stage of growth you’re at. It’s also one of the most important things. Today, Chris explains exactly how to determine the next person you need to hire to grow your company to the next level. You’ll hear important things to keep in mind, like whether each new hire should be an employee and whether systems are more important than people.  He also shares how to build a process org chart step-by-step and how to use it to find the next A player in your business. Tune in, do this one hour exercise, and never make a poor hiring decision again.   “Time spent developing leaders has possibly been the most lucrative time that I've ever spent in any business.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Does everyone in your company need to be an employee if you want to see major growth? - Why the people in your company are even more important than your systems - How to make a process org chart, step by step - How to finalize the roles you need to fill within your company - The one question you need to ask yourself about your process org chart that will show you who you need to hire next   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

Do you know you’re about to hit a wall and burn out in your business? There are two things you don’t want to do. First, don’t wait until it’s too late, because burnout causes catastrophic effects. Second, don’t rely on TV or drinking to escape. In this episode, Chris explains why you don’t need an escape plan, you need a change in stimulus. He shares ideas for habits and hobbies you can adopt every week or every day to prevent burnout in every area of your life. Tune in and get ready to change how you think about recharging your mind and body.   “Your brain and your body, they’re amazing, miraculous organisms that thrive and that recharge on a change of stimulus.”-Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - How burning out affects your business - Will your “escape plan” make you less productive? - Why you need a change in stimulus - Daily and weekly habits you can adopt to change your stimulus and avoid burnout - Why you can’t take recharging to the extreme    Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/   

Is your company struggling to hit the eight-figure mark? You may only need to change one thing in your business to get you there.  In this episode, Chris explains the number one reason businesses stagnate at six or seven figures. You’ll hear how he helped one company get over that roadblock with a plan sketched on a napkin, and how even the biggest companies in the world use this tool consistently. Don’t put a nail in the coffin of your growth. Tune in and find out what you can start doing today to get over your income plateau.    “If you don't believe that surveying your customers and testing and tweaking your existing products is important… you're losing ground on your competition.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - How Chris helped a company go from six to eight figures with a plan sketched on a napkin - The number one reason companies fail to grow to eight figures - The best place to start if you don’t have systems inside your company - How a company with over 200 brands makes sure that their customers are happy - Are you losing ground on your competition?   Resources:   - Build to Grow Review - http://buildtogrowreview.com/    Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

One of the most important aspects of sustainable growth in any company is having a solid leadership team. But before you can develop great leaders, you have to be a great leader yourself. In this episode, Chris explains the two things you need to consistently work on to become a better leader. He also shares the hidden reality of great leadership and the secret to aligning leaders with your company goals. Turn up the volume, get ready to take notes, and accept Chris’s 30-day challenge to take your leadership to the next level.    “Leadership boils down to the two things: it’s confidence, and it’s framing.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - The four things you need to focus on to create sustainable growth in your business   - The hidden truth of great leadership   - How to build your confidence as a leader, and why it matters   - One of the best tools to use you can use to psych yourself up   - Why framing your message correctly is a vital part of being a great leader   - Try this 30-day challenge to become more influential   - How to align your leadership team and employees with your company goals   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

In life and business, you’re going to have moments where things don’t go your way. You have the option of freezing and letting the issue compound or tackling it head on with a plan. In today’s episode, Chris gives you the essential things you need to build an effective plan to stay focused and keep moving forward when things go poorly. Tune in to hear how a solid plan can get you in front of the competition, why you need to be persistent but flexible, and why winging it in the face of adversity is not an option.   “Never stop working your plan. Be flexible, but be persistent.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Why you have to have a plan to stay focused when things don’t go your way   - The essential parts of an effective plan    - Why you need to be measuring your actions against your plan, even when things are going well   - How sticking to your plan can help you get ahead in life and in front of the competition   - What has made Chris successful, even when things have gone wrong    - Why it’s imperative that you’re flexible with your plan   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

Chris Guerriero is an entrepreneur, business advisor, speaker, and best-selling author. Business owners around the world have come to rely upon Chris when they require an edge to breakthrough growth obstacles.

Chris Guerriero is an entrepreneur, business advisor, speaker, and best-selling author. Business owners around the world have come to rely upon Chris when they require an edge to breakthrough growth obstacles.

What if you could achieve massive, permanent growth this year without being constantly in launch mode, upping your ad spend, or changing your team? No matter the size of your company, making one acquisition can double your revenue without increasing your expenses. Today, Chris demystifies the company acquisition process so that you can get started looking for competitors who are ready to sell. You’ll hear the two guidelines to use when looking for a business to buy, how to negotiate deals, and why acquisitions are a surprisingly simple way to achieve game-changing growth.   “I’ve seen small companies make giant jumps in their growth by acquiring just one company” - Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Understanding the acquisition map and the key markers of a company that will increase your profits   - Why it’s important to only acquire companies that can assimilate into your culture and minimize expense increase   - What you need to know before starting negotiations   - How to negotiate the cost of an acquisition   - What the best deals look like that benefit you and the person selling   - If you think you don’t know of any companies you could acquire, find out why you need to turn toward your competitors    Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

The most valuable asset you can build into your company is a board.   It can be daunting to figure out whether a board of directors or advisors is right for your organization, and you might not know where to start looking for highly experienced people to join your team.   In this episode, Chris clears all of that up for you.   You’ll find out which type of board will suit your needs, what you need to do before you look for potential members, and how you can locate the right people who bring the right relationships and knowledge to the table. Tune in and hear the two lists you need to make right now and how you can start finding your board members today.   “A board of advisors adds this layer of highly focused expertise to your team.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - The primary difference between a board of directors and a board of advisors - The first list you need to make before you look for board members - How to determine what kind of people you need on your board and the expertise you need them to bring to your company - Think you don’t know the right people for your board? Think again, and hear how to locate them - The best way to open a line of communication with potential board members   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/     

Expertise and proven track record of success differentiate Chris. He’s grown teams, culture, and business systems that yield multi-million-dollar companies.

A board of advisors can help you scale faster, avoid obstacles, and open doors for huge opportunities in your business.   But how do you put a board together?   In this episode, Chris explains the three most important pieces of paperwork that you need to put together for your prospective board.   He also digs into how you can start building your board by starting with the top players in your industry.   Stay tuned until the end, because Chris gives you the link to download his Board Charter template for free.   “You'll be surprised how many really large business people want to help smaller growing companies, and they're willing to sit on your board if you lay it out properly to them.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - How many people you need on a board of advisors - The very first person you should bring on to your board of advisors - What you need to include in your Board Charter   - The two-page document you need to get prospective board members excited - What needs to be defined in your Board of Directors Agreement - How you can get a Board Charter template from Chris for free   Resources:   - Get your free Board of Advisors Charter template: https://chrisguerriero.com/BOA/    - How to Start and Manage a Board of Directors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnPzV9taltk    Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/     

Business is all about momentum.   But when most businesses start experiencing growth, they celebrate and get comfortable, which makes them lose the headway they’ve gained.   How can you create systems and lead a team that is built to grow?   In this episode, Chris shares how you can develop a team and company that can handle your forward momentum.   He explains why you need to reward your employees with things that don’t include taking time away from work, the exact guidelines you need to keep in mind, and how to establish systems that act as pillars to support your growth.   Tune in to find out how you can gain and keep momentum in your business and every other area of your life.   “Growing anything in life, especially a business, is all about momentum” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - How to know it’s time to end a partnership with a team member who can’t handle momentum in your business - Why celebrating is the worst thing you can do after experiencing a growth spurt - The exact guidelines you need to follow when your business starts gaining momentum - How to build effective systems that will support your growth - The best ways to reward your team when they hit their targets that don’t include taking time away from your business   Resources:   - Built to Grow Review - BuiltToGrowReview.com    Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

Your team creates the spine of your company and, as a leader, one of the most important things you can do to keep them strong and connected is to show them appreciation.   You can throw cash and gifts at your employees to thank them for their work, but how effective is that?   Picking up one simple, surprising habit will have an astoundingly greater impact on your team, and it’s completely free.   In this episode, Chris lets you in on what that practice is.   You’ll hear how to get started with the most effective way to show appreciation to your employees, how to practice at home, and how to turn it into the ultimate team-building exercise.   There is a time and a place for material presents, but this is the best way to consistently and genuinely thank your people for showing up for you and your company. “People are driven more by honest recognition than anything else in business.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - The number one thing you can do in your business to show your employees appreciation (hint: it’s not a gift or a bonus) - Why the results from this practice are so astounding and long-lasting - How to bring your team closer together without spending a dime on team-building trips or cheesy activities - What you can do to get started, even if you feel like you aren’t skilled enough to make this meaningful - What to focus on as you start this practice to get the best results   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/    - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - ChrisGuerriero.com: https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

Alpha entrepreneurs all have one thing in common: they know it’s not about the revenue.   If you’re focusing on the money coming into your business, you’re missing out on some of the biggest opportunities for growth.   Don’t believe it? In this episode, Chris shares what happened to his first business when he changed his target from more revenue to more market share.   You need to hear this if you’re ready to make huge moves in your market, regardless of your industry.   Tune in and follow the exercise at the end to take yourself from novice to alpha in one simple “A-ha!” moment.   “Either you're an alpha entrepreneur or you want to be. The only difference between those who are and those who aren't is knowing the few actions that create the most growth in your business.”-Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - The huge difference between novice entrepreneurs, successful entrepreneurs, and alpha entrepreneurs - Are you relying on the same systems and people during each stage of growth? Here’s why that’s a problem - What alpha entrepreneurs focus on instead of revenue that helps them grow faster in a year than most companies grow in a decade - How changing their focus helped Chris’s health club develop a message that put half of their competitors out of business in two years - Make this list right now to start creating the system that’s going to skyrocket your company’s growth   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A   - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en   - ChrisGuerriero.com: https://chrisguerriero.com/

Are you making the most of your time in every meeting you attend?   As an entrepreneur, meetings are essential to keeping your team focused on the right targets, but they’re also great opportunities for you to learn.   In this episode, Chris shares the exercise you need to do before every single meeting in your life if you want to get the most out of them.   You’ll hear how to develop a game plan, not just for meetings, but also any seminars and conferences you attend.   Stop going into these conversations blind and take this advice to get better results from your personal and professional interactions.   “Go in with a pre-written game plan and you'll exceed your expectations in revenue and in profit and in connections.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - The exercise that helped Chris accomplish more in the last decade than most people accomplish in a lifetime - Questions you need to answer before every meeting - Do you need an agenda for personal meetings and quick phone calls? - It’s not just meetings that you need to prepare for. Hear what you need to do before seminars and conferences to get the most out of your time there - Why you need a pre-written game plan, regardless of your role in your next meeting   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A   - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en   - ChrisGuerriero.com: https://chrisguerriero.com/

You can wait to fall into the common traps that will make your business struggle and stifle your growth, or you can learn from the mistakes other entrepreneurs have already made.   In this episode, Chris shares the eight big mistakes he made when scaling his first company.   You’ll learn what you need to avoid when it comes to hiring and training a team, how you need to spend your day as the CEO of your business, and what you need to do to ensure you’re built to grow.   Chris also digs into specific exercises you can try in the next year to see how they impact your organizational structure and profit.   You don’t have time to run into these expensive problems yourself. Take time to prepare yourself today so that you’re not slowed down tomorrow.   “The speed at which we grow is directly determined by how fast we can learn lessons and then systematize those lessons so that we're not doomed to keep repeating those lessons over and over again.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Why you need to avoid software cycle so you can focus on your zone of genius   - Are you hiring used or new? Find out what Chris learned the hard way about bringing in talent   - Why you need to focus on training leaders instead of building teams   - The biggest mistake you can make with your employees that will destroy your team’s culture and trust   - The one thing you must measure in your business (hint: it’s not revenue)   - One exercise you need to do in the next year to improve your organization and increase your revenue   - How to effectively study your competition so you can differentiate yourself and your company   - How to seek advice from mentors at each stage of growth so you can scale faster and more effectively   Resources:   - Part 1 of the Board Series: How to Start and Manage a Board of Directors: https://i.ytimg.com/an_webp/HnPzV9taltk/mqdefault_6s.webp?du=3000&sqp=CMqRvO4F&rs=AOn4CLAreo99-a_nuiyHHqi-e6kPN7oRxw   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A   - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en   - ChrisGuerriero.com: https://chrisguerriero.com/

Are you making a huge mistake by leaving all of your company’s money in a business checking account?   Millionaire entrepreneurs know that, after expenses, it’s time to make your money work for you.   In this episode, Chris explains exactly where you need to put your money to maximize your business and meet your goals.   He shares where your money needs to go in each stage of growth, including specific investments you must be making.   You’re missing out on valuable returns and opportunities to skyrocket your company growth and personal wealth.   Tune in for the secrets you need to know if you want to use your money to be built to grow.   “Our business is a vehicle to get us to the life we want to live.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - How much money you should really be keeping in your business checking account   - How to set up a buffer account to protect your company and its assets   - Where you need to invest to grow your business after you have a buffer account   - The best way to invest in relationships with your clients to maximize your business   - Invest in what you know: How to determine your next area of investment    - One-off investments you need to make with leftover funds   Resources: Acquisitions Made Easy   Connect with Chris: YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ChrisGuerriero.com

The secret to scaling your company isn’t more sales or a larger customer base.   If you want to triple your profit, create more impact, and generate more income for yourself, you need to start with targeting a better audience.   In this episode, Chris explains how you can find the industry that will get more value from your offer and has the funds to pay for it.   You’ll hear the questions you need to ask and the research you need to do if you’re ready to stop losing time by focusing on the wrong industry.   This is step one for all high growth entrepreneurs, so don’t miss this one.    “The very first step in business is always finding out what industry is going to pay you the most for whatever your strength is.”-Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Are you trying to scale your business the wrong way?   - The very first step to creating a company that’s built to grow   - How Chris made one shift in his first business that took him from a six-figure path to an eight-figure path   - What high growth entrepreneurs do before focusing on their product or service   - Do you want to create more income and impact? Ask yourself these questions to find the right industry for your company   Connect with Chris: YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ChrisGuerriero.com

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Is your company falling prey to common culture killers?    In order to build a great company, you have to develop a great company culture.   In this episode, Chris digs into some of the biggest mistakes CEOs make that kill their company culture, create distrust in their team, and cost them revenue.   Plus, you’ll hear the two simple changes you can make to strengthen your culture, win over your people, and protect yourself against low morale. “Even great companies die or become stagnant when they fail to focus on culture.”-Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - The one thing culture killer that harm your company faster than anything else, plus what happened to a business owner seeking an investment from Chris who fell into this trap   - Does your company have the same culture now as it did when you first opened? Hear why that’s a problem   - How a rogue team member will infect your culture and cost you trust, productivity, and revenue   - Do you need to reallocate your talent? Chris explains how having the wrong people in the wrong positions kill your company’s culture   - Two things you must do if you want to strengthen your business’s culture Resources:   Take a look at the companies Chris has helped scale and see if there are any spots available in Chris’s consulting program.   Connect with Chris:   YouTube   LinkedIn   Twitter   Instagram   ChrisGuerriero.com

If you want to start and grow your first 8 figure company, you don’t need to spend years testing different marketing strategies and short-term tactics.   You just need to learn the secrets from someone who has done it before.   In this episode, Chris shares the #1 lesson that has helped him build four businesses in four different industries to 8 figures and beyond.   Whether you’ve been in business for decades, or are just starting your company, this proven blueprint will put you in a position for massive growth. “The speed at which you grow is directly determined by how fast you can learn lessons.”-Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - The secret trick that will get you in the right mindset for building an 8 figure company   - How to optimize your sources of revenue and cut expenses to get to 8 figures faster   - Why systems are so important to the growth of your company   - What you need to create inside of your business that will set you apart from all of your competitors   - The one thing you need to do over the next month that will shortcut your success by years and save you millions   Resources:   Take a look at the companies Chris has helped scale and see if there are any spots available in Chris’s consulting program.   Connect with Chris:   YouTube   LinkedIn   Twitter   Instagram   ChrisGuerriero.com

What happens when you’re ready to fund your business for a massive leap forward, but internal promotions aren’t giving you the cash infusion you need to scale properly?   Once it’s time to fund your business with outside investors, things can get confusing.   What type of investor do you need? What should they bring to your business? How should you prepare to pitch them?   In this episode, Chris pulls back the curtain on what successful CEOs do to fund their companies with investment capital.   You’ll hear exactly what you need to know before meeting with any investors. He breaks down the four most common types of investor groups, what you have to prove in your pitch, and the rule of thumb you need to protect your company’s interest.   Don’t miss this inside look that will help you fund your business, scale your company, and do it without being overwhelmed with your options.   “Businesses that were built to grow always grow.”-Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:  The quickest, fastest way to fund your business growth if you’re not ready to look for investors Questions you need to answer before seeking investments to scale your company What you need to be able to clearly and succinctly prove to potential investors in your pitch The best way to keep the attention of anyone you’re pitching What you need to know about the most common types of investors: investment bankers, venture capital firms, angel investors, and equity partners Chris’s rule of thumb for whether any investor should have an active interest in your company Want to fund your business growth without giving away control? Find out how Chris can help you scale to 7 figures and beyond   Resources: Take a look at the companies Chris has helped scale to 7 figures and beyond and see if there are any spots available in Chris’s consulting program.   Connect with Chris: YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ChrisGuerriero.com

Chris Guerriero has a long history of business success. How he does what he does, the things that drive him, and the lifestyle he leads are the topics of this SuperFastBusiness episode.

Chris Guerriero has a long history of business success. How he does what he does, the things that drive him, and the lifestyle he leads are the topics of this SuperFastBusiness episode.

Building a team in your coaching business will ultimately accelerate your growth. There is no better guru to bring on the show than Chris Guerriero to help break down what we need to do to build a team in our business. Chris has walked the walk and built four 8-figure companies as an advisor, investor, and equity holder in companies across a variety of industries, including health, medical, digital advertising, legal, and real estate. As a bestselling author and the host of the Built To Grow podcast, Chris has a reputation for taking businesses to the next level. He's been featured on Bloomberg, and in Success magazine, Inc, and in Entrepreneur as a top entrepreneur of our time. Trust me when I say it's a major honour to have him on the show today! If you are in the early stages of your business and have a little more time to spend “in the trenches” or if you are ready to push yourself to go through a massive phase of growth with your business, you are in the right place! The next 60 minutes will have you thinking big picture and mapping out the phases of growth you need to go through to build a million-dollar coaching business. Some key lessons you will walk away with after listening to this episode are… Find your core competencies so you can focus on what your superpower is and build a team around you Apply yourself to the areas of your business you need to be involved in so you can allow your business to expand and develop beyond where you are right now Understand the urgency behind becoming very clear on your ultimate goals so you can take the daily actions you need to take that will get you to the targets you have set Know what to measure in your business so you can see how fast you are scaling (or failing) and keep a finger on the pulse of your business Understand how to build a team (the right way) so you can build your team with the right people who will contribute to your mission and accelerate your growth faster than you could ever do yourself Enjoy The Podcast, Coach! “One great team member will change everything.” – Chris Guerriero

Your Board of Directors is an incredibly valuable asset you need to tap into in order to scale your company and become a 7 figure entrepreneur. Are you leveraging their power, or are you being intimidated into running ineffective meetings that are costing you revenue? In this episode, Chris fills you in on the 7 figure secret to running constructive meetings with your Board of Directors or Advisors: an iron-clad agenda. He shares the exact template he uses for each of his meetings, including the one that produced 11 new potential acquisitions before he was even in the room. Don’t miss out on this powerful strategy that will empower your Board members and make you look like a next-level  CEO.    “A Board, whether it’s a Board of Directors or a Board of Advisors, is supposed to help you grow faster and avoid costly obstacles… The only way to achieve that is if you lead your Board.”-Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:  The most powerful tool to utilize your Board of Directors or Advisers if you want to scale your company faster How you need to prepare your Board before your meeting so that they can show up ready and excited to participate The idea sample Board meeting template 7 figure entrepreneurs are using How Chris used this strategy to get the names of 11 companies to potentially acquire at a recent Board meeting What you’re missing out on when you don’t have an agenda guiding your time and discussion How meeting agendas help your Board members feel like rock-stars and make you look like an alpha CEO   Connect with Chris: YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ChrisGuerriero.com

You know that investing in different aspects of your business is key to growth, but what are you investing in yourself? In this episode, Chris breaks down why you can’t skip investing in your own personal development. He shares the big difference between dabbling in personal development and going all-in on it as a high-performing entrepreneur. You’ll also hear what drives him above anything else. Getting clear on what drives you is a game-changer for your business; tune in to hear how you can start finding out what that is.   “When you find your drive, you’ll win more and you’ll have a lot more fun in both business and in life”-Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:  Why Chris wasn’t able to fully tap into his personal development training without adequate life experience  What personal development really comes down to when you’re in business Why the quality of your mentor doesn’t matter as much as your personal journey Chris’s one true drive in life and business How personal development is different for high-growth CEOs   Resources: Watch the YouTube video!   Connect with Chris: YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ChrisGuerriero.com

Employees are the backbone of your business -- but if you’re not careful, one wrong person can infect your entire infrastructure. In today’s episode, Chris equips you with strategies you need to know when it’s time to let someone go. You’ll hear the system he uses in all of his businesses, the one thing you need to look out for in your relationships with employees, and why you can’t be afraid to lose a top-performer if their attitude is toxic. Letting go of a problematic employee is one of the best ways you can support your team, so dig into these tips before you let a bad apple spoil the bunch.    “Knowing when to fire somebody is vital to keeping your team strong.”-Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:  Why you have to have a checklist for leaders on your team to keep track of employee issues and cover yourself legally How Chris and his team use their checklist before terminating an employee The one unwritten rule that Chris lives by and how it tells him when it’s time to let someone go What happened to Chris’s business when he fired his top closer Have a virus in your company? Here’s why your team needs you to take action   Connect with Chris: YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ChrisGuerriero.com

Are you spending your days stressed and overwhelmed, or stretched and creative? Stress has less to do with how full your calendar is and more to do with how you stimulate your brain. In this episode, Chris explains why you have to create space in your day for a variety of stimulations and stop trying to escape through mindless activities. You’ll also hear why finding clarity is the most important thing you can do to set yourself up for success. Don’t miss this episode if you want to supercharge your productivity by making a few simple changes in your routine.   “When we’re stressed, we make poor decisions. But when we’re stretched, we get creative.”-Chris Guerriero     In this Episode:  What’s the difference between being stressed and being stretched?  You’re trying to escape from stress with the wrong things. Try this instead Things you can do throughout your day to stimulate your brain, including one odd thing Chris’s friend swears helped in building a nine-figure company Why a personal vacation can be your key to clarity What Chris’s team spends more time on than any other task to ensure success The number one rule for clarity   Connect with Chris: YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ChrisGuerriero.com

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If you want to see sustainable growth in your business, you have to know and stay focused on the right actions. In this episode, Chris explains why understanding your core competency gives you the power to stand apart from your competitors and organize your team more effectively. You’ll hear how some of his clients are leveraging their core competencies to generate eight figures a week and how you can narrow in your focus the same way. If your attention is being pulled in different directions and you don’t know the exact actions you need to take every single day to grow, don’t miss this episode.     “When you master the art of staying focused on the right actions, growing becomes infinitely smoother and far more predictable”-Chris Guerriero     In this Episode:    Why you have to master the art of staying focused on the right actions How focus helped Chris put 4 out of 5 competitors out of business within a few years of opening his first company How understanding your core competency will motivate your team to make the best use of their time Three businesses that hit a growth plateau before understanding what they needed to do to drive growth, and the results they saw from staying focused on those actions An exercise to help find your core competency Connect with Chris: YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ChrisGuerriero.com

There’s only one way you can get off the revenue roller-coaster and set your business up for growth: systems. Things are going to break in your business and the only way to minimize the impact of those roadblocks is to document and systematize solutions. Today Chris digs into the significance of systems, how they motivate and empower your team, and how you can leverage them for scalability. He also shares how one merchant processor crippled the launch of a five-figure product and how establishing a system saved his team the next time there was an issue. This is the single most important thing you need for growth, so you can’t afford to miss this episode.     “You need to learn lessons fast in business and then systematize those lessons so you’re not doomed to repeat them”-Chris Guerriero     In this Episode:    Why your business is on a roller-coaster of growth and why that’s making your team lose motivation The number one reason companies fail to scale The first thing you need to fix if you have a record of ups and downs in revenue What successful companies do differently when they hit a roadblock How a merchant processor almost crippled Chris’s business and the system his team created to make sure it never happened again   Connect with Chris: YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ChrisGuerriero.com

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Paul Minors is so passionate about productivity, and manages his time so efficiently, he is able to sell products online, consult, does book reviews, blogs, creates youtube videos and also has a podcast, all this as a solopreneur and without the help of a VA.  Couldn’t we all be a little more productive? As someone who makes a living helping others to accomplish this feat, listen in as Paul discusses tips and tricks on how to stay most productive, how he is able to maintain the elusive “inbox zero” and well as how he blocks out his days and weeks in such a way that he actually finds little extra segments of time to do whatever he wants. Paul also has some really insightful ideas on how to manage incoming emails and receipts using a combination of tools and apps for yearlong organization. You’ll find out he reviews his workload on a Friday to set him up for success the following week as well as his thoughts on a theme for the day. After you listen to all the time saving information, you’ll be sure to have extra time on your hands to check out our other productivity episodes with David Allen and Henry Evans. “The perfect system is the one you design for yourself and actually follow.” - Paul Minors Some Topics We Discussed Include: Tools for increased productivity How to time block your days Batching set ups Interesting ways to leverage podcasts A useful tool to help write emails quicker and with less typos Paul’s automation technique for tracking invoices How to automate the day to day stuff we all take for granted Paul’s process on how to achieve inbox zero What the 4 D’s are and how to apply them to your inbound emails And much, much more! Contact : PaulMinors.com References and Links Mentioned: Get the EGP Letter here Our podcast with Chris Guerriero who also talks about time management The Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss Start With Why by Simon Sinek The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday The Daily Stoic newsletter Asana for time management IFTTT for connecting your apps and devices Zapier for automating workflow Productivitiyist.com Pipedrive CRM tool Zero for accounting needs Boomerang for email scheduling Text Expander  Omnifocus YouTube Our podcast with David Allen  Iheart Radio Spotify iTunes Anchor

Scaling your company… It’s a topic that we’ve discussed a few times here on this show because it’s one of the biggest challenges any entrepreneur will face. Well one of the most valuable resources you can have during this phase of the development of your business, is a rockstar board of advisors who have already been there and done that. Every great founder surrounds themselves with other great leaders who can bring their lifetime of experience, knowledge, and relationships to the table to help you make better decisions, avoid pitfalls, and ultimately provide you with an unfair advantage that you competition does not have. But attracting and acquiring a team of high-level advisors, especially if you’re just getting started, is easier said than done. Well, today we’re joined by Chris Guerriero who is an incredibly successful entrepreneur, and who also advises a handful of other large companies, some of which does billions per year in revenue. Basically, he helps companies create the processes and systems they need to scale to the next level, and today he’s going to teach you how to build a game-changing board of advisors for your business, just as I have for mine. Yep, I have a board as well, and you’ll find out who’s on it, here in today’s episode. So without further ado, please help me welcome Chris Guerriero. Resources: ChrisGuerriero.com Follow Chris on Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube Music: Music by: 32Stitches Song: Olympus Licensed under a Creative Commons License  

Chris Guerriero has built several companies of his own and is an advisor and investor in many more. Business owners around the world have come to rely upon Chris when they require an edge to breakthrough growth obstacles. In this episode, we learn how Chris, who had a successful health club leading a large team of personal trainers, caught the eye of internet marketing gurus as he was able to get his first book out into the masses, selling 60,000 copies in the first 60 days. He’s also grown teams, culture, and business systems that yield multi-million-dollar companies. During his career devoted to health, wellness, and business growth, Chris has built four 8-figure businesses of his own and helped generate millions in revenue for his clients.  Through all this, he’s able to manage his time very wisely and discusses how he breaks down his day to day tasks with precision as well as what the right and wrong things to focus on to help your business scale extensively.  You’ll also hear how Chris effectively bridges the gap between the online and offline marketing worlds for massive success. When you are done, make sure you check out our other shows with Roland Frasier and Carl Allen on acquiring and scaling other business and making the right deals. “If you talk to people in the words they use, there’s a level of trust that’s immediately associated with you and your product, and conversion becomes infinitely easier.” - Chris Guerriero Some Topics We Discussed Include: How to get on radio utilizing unused radio spots How Chris got his book in hundreds of thousands of hands right off the bat A unique path Chris took during his book launch to get the attention of the marketing gurus What to include in your books to sell even more to your customers (and those who haven’t even purchased anything yet) Some unique offline tactics that get your name out How to use remnant advertising for higher conversions than standard ads Ninja tactics to create postcard headlines Key things to look for when acquiring a new business  How to test physical products ahead of time to assure they will resonate The formulaic approach to how Chris breaks up his work and advising days  And much, much more! Contact Chris Guerriero: ChrisGuerriero.com Take the test on Built To Grow Review to find out what you need to focus on to fix to experience significant scale along with lots of great solutions References and Links Mentioned: Get the EGP Letter here Our podcast with Roland Frasier And our podcast with Carl Allen The One Thing by Gary Keller Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker Maximize Your Metabolism by Chris Guerriero Club 28 - Chris’ consulting program ChrisGuerriero.com Pretty Links What is remnant space? Listen to this episode to find out how to access it the right way

Chris has built 4 "eight-figure" companies and is an advisor, investor and equity holder in companies across a variety of industries, including health, medical, digital advertising, legal and real estate. He’s been featured on Bloomberg, and in Success magazine, Inc, and in Entrepreneur as a top entrepreneur of our time. Chris is also a bestselling author and host of the Built To Grow show.

Is it possible to supercharge your business's growth without losing your grip on what's important? Chris Guerriero is an entrepreneur, business advisor, speaker, and author who has scaled four of his own companies to 8-figures. He builds cultures, systems, and teams that give businesses the edge they need to overpower obstacles, multiply their impact, and generate millions more in revenue. He joins Vince in this episode to share the most important levers you need to pull for sustainable growth. You'll learn how to tap into the CEO-mindset, hire a rockstar team, and get clear on what actions you need to take TODAY. You'll also end this value-packed show knowing how someone named one of the top entrepreneurs of our time ends most workdays by 3 p.m. to be home with his kids. “The most lucrative time that I've ever spent in any business has been developing people.” - Chris Guerriero Slide Into The DM On Instagram To Talk   Want All Day Energy? Find It Here   Vince Del Monte's 7-Figure Mastermind Give Me 2 Days And I'll Show You How To Build A 5-, 6-, and Even 7-Figure Online Fitness Business – Even If You're Starting From Scratch   Timestamps: 8:47 - How to find the pros and avoid the pretenders: Chris's two rules for attending networking events 11:35 - What does a work week look like for one of the top entrepreneurs of our time? 15:28 - Defining your values and attracting the right people: How to hire for maximum growth 33:06 - How Chris structures his most important meeting of the year to set his team up for success 41:16 - The difference between the mindset of an entrepreneur and the mindset of a CEO: The two things you need to know to be an effective leader in your company 45:14 - How coaches can think bigger, gain exposure, and grow their brand 56:01 - Where to direct your energy to see growth: The number one thing you need to do with your time today 1:02:46 - How personal values can help you grow your business without losing sight of the more important things   Resources: Built To Grow Show (Coming Soon!)   Connect with Chris: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube ChrisGuerriero.com   Connect with Vince: Facebook Instagram YouTube Email VinceDelMonte7FigureMastermind.com

☞ Board Of Directors Part 2⎜ Built To Grow Show ⎜Chris Guerriero Download Chris' Personalized Tool for your Business ⬇️ BUILT TO GROW REVIEW ⬇️ https://www.BuiltToGrowReview.com ========================================== Board of Directors Pt. 2 - Built To Grow Show ⎜Chris Guerriero ➤ In this Episode of the Built To Grow Show Chris Covers the Importance behind building a Strong Board of Advisers or Directors in your company. Whether you are just starting to build a company or you are a CEO of a Multi-Billion dollar company this WILL apply to you!  ➤ Any size company can experience significant growth by adding one good person even if they’re running crappy systems. What you cannot do is grow your company with great systems and crappy people. ———————————————————————— ➤ Follow Chris On INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_fan/  ➤ Subscribe to iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-to-grow-show-with-chris-guerriero/id1462378880  ➤ Follow On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_ ⬇️ For More Way's To Scale Your Business Visit ⬇️ https://www.ChrisGuerriero.com

☞ Board Of Directors Part 1⎜ Built To Grow Show ⎜Chris Guerriero Download Chris' Personalized Tool for your Business ⬇️ BUILT TO GROW REVIEW ⬇️ https://www.BuiltToGrowReview.com ================================== Board of Directors Pt. 1 - Built To Grow Show ⎜Chris Guerriero ➤ In this Episode of the Built To Grow Show Chris Covers the Importance behind building a Strong Board of Advisers or Directors in your company. Whether you are just starting to build a company or you are a CEO of a Multi-Billion dollar company this WILL apply to you! ➤ One of the reasons I can normally go into any company and scale it 2, 3 or 4x its growth curve is because we start by building a strong set of strategic values because strategic values attract the right people. ➤ Any size company can experience significant growth by adding one good person even if they’re running crappy systems. What you cannot do is grow your company with great systems and crappy people. ———————————————————————— ➤ Follow Chris On INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_fan/ ➤ Subscribe to iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-to-grow-show-with-chris-guerriero/id1462378880  ➤ Follow On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_ ⬇️ For More Way's To Scale Your Business, Visit ⬇️            https://www.ChrisGuerriero.com

 ☞ 6 Vital Business Relationships  Download Chris' Personalized Tool for your Business  ⬇️ BUILT TO GROW REVIEW ⬇️  https://www.BuiltToGrowReview.com  ===================================== ➤ Scaling a company is more about RELATIONSHIPS than it is about SALES. You can leverage your relationships to make a thousand times more sales in any business, in any industry and in any economy. Our focus must be on expanding our relationships. The Number 1 Question I get asked, Whether it’s at a live event or in a board room meeting is… ➤ What are the Key Components to building successful companies on a consistent basis? There are a lot of important roles in scaling companies but whenever I am asked what the “Gun to my head” bring it to the table answer is. Without a shadow of a doubt, the answer is to focus on RELATIONSHIPS both in business and personal life. ➤ In this Episode I'm going to share with you 6 Vital Business Relationships you should implement Today! WE WANT TO KNOW! What are some strategies that YOU have, to help build Relationships in your own life? ⬇️ Check out The 5 love Languages Website ⬇️ https://www.5lovelanguages.com/ ———————————————————————— ➤ Follow Chris On INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_fan/ ➤ Subscribe to iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-to-grow-show-with-chris-guerriero/id1462378880 ➤ Follow On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_

Download Chris' Personalized Tool for your Business ⬇️ BUILT TO GROW REVIEW ⬇️ https://www.BuiltToGrowReview.com ======================= Should You Hire A Virtual or In house Team     Building your team is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a successful future for your company. Whether it be a part-time freelancer who never even comes to the office or a 20 year veteran of your team. EVERY team member is important and should be treated as such. Often times the best solution or fit for the job might be to hire a "Virtual Team member. Chris goes over the pro's and con's of each option and discusses the 6 KEY rules to follow when hiring a Virtual Employee. 1. Organizational chart (Process Org Chart) - When done right it will clearly show you who your best hire is and whether or not they need to be in or out of the office. 2. Weekly meetings are a MUST with all of our employee's no matter what their role. A phone call does not cut it! These weekly meetings with individuals are all done by video chat. Seeing a person as you're talking with them helps to build trust and confidence in your relationship. 3. One on One call's with employees in your company. This could be scheduled for a variety of reasons. Often times during the week you might need an answer from someone on your team. If that person is a virtual employee and doesn't work in the office face to face with you, it can be easier to set up a quick One on One phone call or video chat. this way you don't have to wait hour's sometimes day's for the answer that you need. 4. Daily or Weekly Written updates. This is to highlight the things that our employee is doing right, as well as find out how we can improve the area's that are lacking. This is also a time for us to ask questions and get to know our team member's struggles. 5. Quarterly Goals - It's important to have quarterly goals determined for both individuals as well as teams. This way everyone can hold each other accountable and motivate one another to reach our target. 6. Annual meetings - face to face with the WHOLE TEAM. Once a year Everyone on our team no matter where they live in the world will be flown out to a location for somewhat of a "retreat". Getting everybody together in one location has tremendous effects on the way the team functions as a whole. The closer you and your team members feel connected, the more productive everyone will be as a whole. Imagine if the "USA" Olympic basketball team only got together to play as a team THE DAY OF their big game? Even if each individual was already extremely talented, chances are... Unless they have played together before the "Synergy" just isn't there. Now take that same team, except this time they practiced together in person at least several times a year. Which team do you think would win?? EASY! obviously, the team that has played together before!  Any size company can experience significant growth by adding one good person even if they’re running crappy systems. What you cannot do is grow your company with great systems and crappy people. ➤ Follow Chris On INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_fan/ ➤ Subscribe to iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-to-grow-show-with-chris-guerriero/id1462378880  ➤ Follow On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_ ⬇️ For More Way's To Scale Your Business Visit ⬇️ https://www.ChrisGuerriero.com

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Chris Guerriero chats with us about his diverse path from personal trainer, to bestselling author, building 4 "eight-figure" companies and becoming  an advisor, investor & equity holder in numerous companies. He also shares the success strategies he uses to coach other entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level.   Connect with Chris: https://ChrisGuerriero.com Coming soon: http://BuiltToGrowReview.com

☞ How To Tell The Difference between Entrepreneur and Employee Download Chris' Latest Report Below On : ⬇️ WHAT THE FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES TRACK ⬇️ https://www.chrisguerriero.com =========================== Hey, this is Christopher Guerriero, and welcome back to the Built to Grow Show. Today we are going to talk about a topic that is all about entrepreneurialism. How we know if we are born to be an entrepreneur. I’ll tell you right now this is one of the hottest topics inside of our forums, and if you go to chrisguerriero.com and you click the link in the upper left-hand corner, I think it is, then you will be able to ask me a question. This is one of the questions that comes across quite a bit, not just from people who are just starting out, but more importantly, it’s from people who are CEOs of organizations, who are presidents and founders and co-founders of large businesses, and they just don’t know at this level in their career, if they really were born to be entrepreneurs, and they want to see is something that they just walk in the wrong path for, or if it’s something that they were really built for. I’ll tell you right now that if you have the drive to grow a business, or a brand, or an organization, you’re an entrepreneur. If you do not have the drive, then you cannot build that in. You cannot grow that. You cannot learn that you cannot read it in a book, watch it in a video, you just can’t, literally. If you are not born an entrepreneur, then every single day in business is going to feel like a struggle to you. So, how do you tell if you are an entrepreneur or not? Write this down, this is a rule that we live by in every organization that I have. Every single one of the employees that we have in our cultures, every single one of the entrepreneurs that I work with, or CEOs that I work with, they all live by this same rule. Number one, here it is: You cannot judge a person by what they think or they say, only by what they do. And that’s the way we figure out if we’re walking the right path also. We cannot judge ourselves by what we think we are going to do, or by what we say we are going to do. We can only judge ourselves by the actions that we’ve taken in the past. You have to look at past actions. If you are an entrepreneur, if you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are an entrepreneur, then I want you to go to www.ChrisGuerriero.com, go to the website, and grab the Built to Grow report on the bottom of the page. That report will tell you how the fastest growing companies in the world are scaling, what they’re measuring, how they’re growing. The difference between an entrepreneur and an employee is a huge difference. It’s not better or worse. If you’re an employee, then you should be the best employee that you could be, and you can make a tremendous living at that. You can have a great family, you can have a great life. But if you’re an entrepreneur, then you can’t be an employee. Let me know below. I will get in here, I’ll answer your questions. If you go to my website I’ll answer your questions there. Just let me know what you think. If you want more videos like this, I’ll be glad to share them with you. This is Christopher Guerriero from Built to Grow Show. ➤ Follow Chris On INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_fan/ ➤ Subscribe to iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-to-grow-show-with-chris-guerriero/id1462378880 ➤ Follow On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_

Welcome back to the Healthpreneur podcast! Today, I’m very excited to introduce you to our special guest. Chris Guerriero has built four 8-figure companies and is an advisor, investor, and equity-holder in a variety of companies. Chris has been featured on major media outlets, is a bestselling author, and hosts the Built to Grow show. After companies get funded, Chris goes in and examines their systems, people, processes and culture to then restructure them for the growth he wants to see. And he gets it. Tune in to learn what Chris looks for when searching for investing, advising or equity-holding opportunities, and find out how he builds leadership teams, prioritizes time, and maximizes the efficiency of an entire organization. In this episode, Chris and I discuss: Something people don’t know about him. Parenting and entrepreneurship. How he helps companies grow and the Club 28. Prioritizing time and maximizing efficiency. When and how to build out a leadership team. When he thinks about acquisition. 1:30 – 08:30 - Introducing Chris, his motivators, and his journey 08:30 – 16:00 - What Chris looks for as an investor, advisor, or equity-holder 16:00 – 21:30 - How to structure a process org chart 21:30 – 28:00 - Leadership teams and when a COO or CFO comes on board 28:00 – 36:30 - Not attracting, filtering, and onboarding properly 36:30 – 44:30 - Delegating tasks daily and team management 44:30 – 47:00 - What to know on day one and his growth model 47:00 – 50:30 - The Rapid Five