Podcast appearances and mentions of david mammano

David Mammano has started several businesses from scratch and now he uses those experiences to make a positive impact in the world of business.  David's experiences in comedy, television, radio, podcasting, magazine/book publishing, professional speaking, events and business groups has been instrumental in his business journey. Listen as hosts Debbie Marcello-founder of Happier At Home, and Todd Eury draw lessons learned from David that you could adapt to your business today! https://www.davidmammano.com/, https://www.happierathomefranchise.com  

** Replay of Episode 11 with David Mammano, December 27, 2022** One of the things that scares people from being entrepreneurs is the uncertainty of what can happen. But it's all part of the fun! The ability to fail and fail forward is what sets successful people apart. In today's episode, Adam Hill speaks with David Mammano about overcoming fear and failure as an entrepreneur. David is an entrepreneur and a teacher of entrepreneurs. He's a writer about entrepreneurs and a speaker about entrepreneurs. It's obvious he loves the entrepreneurial life. David is the founder of seven businesses, a three-time Inc Magazine 5000 growth company winner, a two-time TEDx speaker, and an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester in New York. He now leads the YOUtopia, a network that helps entrepreneurs to grow and connect. He's also the host of the highly acclaimed podcast, “The Gonzo Experience”, and author of three books, including his most recent bestseller CRASH and LEARN: Lessons in Business. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: David's career background from a radio job to a magazine business Failure is giving up Seeing the light at the end of the COVID tunnel Getting out of the fear What prompted him to write a book David's version of “crash and learn” Getting good at mitigating risks as an entrepreneur Finding the balance between a setback and a failure Episode Highlights: [08:29] Failure is Giving Up As an entrepreneur, it's important to have a growth mindset, seeing failure as giving up. If your business doesn't go well the first time, then start creating a second business. If it fails again, then do a third business – until you get it. Failure is when you decide to give up and stop being an entrepreneur, and you stop doing what you're doing. Having this kind of mindset develops persistence. [19:33] Getting Out of The Fear A lot of people let fear be an obstacle to achieving their best. One of the ways we can get out of that fear is to find a community of like-minded people that are going through the same thing and inspire each other to push through perceived obstacles. Mastermind groups like YOUtopia bring in speakers who are going to inspire people to realize that these barriers are not real and that fear is not real. They help them talk through the fear of what is scaring them to move to that next level. [30:15] Finding the Balance Between Setbacks and Failures Have a tribe of trusted kindred spirits that have your best interests in mind and with whom you can talk things through, get feedback, and get their thoughts. Let them share their experiences that you can also take into account before jumping into decisions. A lot of entrepreneurs have so much energy and they move fast. But that can turn into a double-edged sword when you're moving too fast, that you're spending the wrong energy on something and you lose interest. You can be more successful when you surround yourself with people that can help you see the full spectrum of what's going on or what could go on. Resources Mentioned: www.davidmammano.com Crash and Learn Book - https://a.co/d/9O1RScE

In this recap episode of Flow Over Fear, I share some of the lessons I learned from my interview with David Mammano. David is the author of “Crash and Learn: Lessons in Business”, and is a serial entrepreneur and founder of seven businesses, a TEDx speaker, an INC 5000 Growth Company winner, and leader of YOUTopia, a community for entrepreneurs. In this recap, I share key parts of our conversation, including: - David's book, “Crash and Learn”. - Perseverance through perceived failure. - No perfect run up to success – failing upward. - The entrepreneur mindset, and fear of uncertainty during the startup phase. - The definition of failure – giving up. - Successful transitions through setback. - Contingency plans. - The power of community in entrepreneurship. - Infusing humor back into business. If you'd like to learn more about David, you can find him at www.davidmammano.com.

One of the things that scares people from being entrepreneurs is the uncertainty of what can happen. But it's all part of the fun! The ability to fail and fail forward is what sets successful people apart. In today's episode, Adam Hill speaks with David Mammano about overcoming fear and failure as an entrepreneur. David is an entrepreneur and a teacher of entrepreneurs. He's a writer about entrepreneurs and a speaker about entrepreneurs. It's obvious he loves the entrepreneurial life. David is the founder of seven businesses, a three-time Inc Magazine 5000 growth company winner, a two-time TEDx speaker, and an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester in New York. He now leads the YOUtopia, a network that helps entrepreneurs to grow and connect. He's also the host of the highly acclaimed podcast, “The Gonzo Experience”, and author of three books, including his most recent bestseller CRASH and LEARN: Lessons in Business. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: David's career background from a radio job to a magazine business Failure is giving up Seeing the light at the end of the COVID tunnel Getting out of the fear What prompted him to write a book David's version of “crash and learn” Getting good at mitigating risks as an entrepreneur Finding the balance between a setback and a failure Episode Highlights: [08:29] Failure is Giving Up As an entrepreneur, it's important to have a growth mindset, seeing failure as giving up. If your business doesn't go well the first time, then start creating a second business. If it fails again, then do a third business – until you get it. Failure is when you decide to give up and stop being an entrepreneur, and you stop doing what you're doing. Having this kind of mindset develops persistence. [19:33] Getting Out of The Fear A lot of people let fear be an obstacle to achieving their best. One of the ways we can get out of that fear is to find a community of like-minded people that are going through the same thing and inspire each other to push through perceived obstacles. Mastermind groups like YOUtopia bring in speakers who are going to inspire people to realize that these barriers are not real and that fear is not real. They help them talk through the fear of what is scaring them to move to that next level. [30:15] Finding the Balance Between Setbacks and Failures Have a tribe of trusted kindred spirits that have your best interests in mind and with whom you can talk things through, get feedback, and get their thoughts. Let them share their experiences that you can also take into account before jumping into decisions. A lot of entrepreneurs have so much energy and they move fast. But that can turn into a double-edged sword when you're moving too fast, that you're spending the wrong energy on something and you lose interest. You can be more successful when you surround yourself with people that can help you see the full spectrum of what's going on or what could go on. Resources Mentioned: www.davidmammano.com Crash and Learn Book - https://a.co/d/9O1RScE

What's better than learning from your own mistakes? Learning from someone else's! That is especially  easy to do when someone takes the time to author a book containing those very lessons, which is exactly what David Mammano did.  He's an incredible entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker & podcast host. At end of the day, he's just one of those guys that leaves you feeling inspired & optimistic. His book Crash and Learn: Lessons in Business  shares transparent stories from 10 successful business leaders who get real and share lessons they learned along the way (sometimes the hard way). Order your copy @ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Learn-Business-David-Mammano/dp/1988925533 Watch David's TEDx talks:"Making Love in the Workplace": https://youtu.be/mrN1hkOhGBY"What is True Leadership": https://youtu.be/VlfwBe7iXAA Check out David's website: https://www.davidmammano.com/You can listen to the Gonzo Experience podcast here: https://www.davidmammano.com/podcastYou can check out the Youtopia Network here:  https://www.youtopianetwork.com/Follow & interact with David on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemammano/https://www.instagram.com/davidcmammano/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/DavidMammanoFan/Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/Music: Hindsight (Instrumental) by Fivefold (used with written permission)

Recently I had the honor of being a guest trainer for David Mammano's mastermind, YouTopia.  Here's a snippet of that training, including a sneak peek of my Identity Deep Dive coaching exercise! Ready to get radical clarity by looking at your brand in a way you might never have before? Listen in.  Is it time to OWN Your Difference? Coach with me here: https://bit.ly/ownyourdifference Ready to walk through the whole Deep Dive and get specific clarity for your brand? Schedule a 1:1 strategy session: www.calendly.com/thebrandboss/identity Connect with the Brand Boss: https://linktr.ee/thebrandboss

Are you starting a business or looking to take yours to the next level? It's intimidating.Growth Specialist and David Mammano has been there. This week in the lounge David shares some special tips that helped him achieve the success he enjoys today. Starting with an advisory board, and so much more!Get in touch with David today by sending him an email: david@davidmammano.comLearn more about David, and connect with him:https://www.davidmammano.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemammano/https://www.facebook.com/DavidMammanoFan/

David Mammano is very well-known as a personal growth specialist and professional development mentor. Over the years, he has built several successful businesses, and the lessons he learned along the way help him help other people achieve success in their careers too. Listen now to learn more about David, his story, and the lessons he learned that could help you become a successful entrepreneur like him! Key Talking Points of the Episode [00:00] Introduction [01:48] Who is David Mammano? [02:31] What is David's background? [03:20] Where did David's entrepreneurial journey begin? [04:50] What was David's first business? [06:13] How did David's magazine grow? [08:05] How did the beginning of the digital era affect David's magazine? [09:21] What was the idea behind Avanti? [10:25] How did the pandemic affect Avanti? [11:05] What is Youtopia Network? [12:15] Why is David starting a news show for entrepreneurs? [13:50] What is David's perspective on leverage? [18:35] Why do most entrepreneurs become educators? [20:10] Why does imposter syndrome cause entrepreneurs to fail? [22:25] How can you overcome imposter syndrome? [26:10] What is David's advice to a new entrepreneur? [28:23] What would David change in his life if he had the chance? [30:45] What's the last thing David wants to tell listeners? [32:05] How can you get in touch with David?

On this high energy episode, Aimee talks to David "Gonzo" Mammano, Dad of Three, Seven-Times-Entrepreneur from scratch, Author, College Professor, Comedian, TEDX Speaker and more. He led a major print magazine for teenagers and young adults and has a great take on how our lives and businesses have changed as the decades go by and the technology keeps advancing.David is currently working on a new pursuit that aims to help professionals network better with more meaningful interactions. He shares some excellent tips from his book Crash and Learn: Lessons in Business. Aimee and David 'met on LinkedIn' and hope to collaborate again in the future!David is a:Three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company winner, a two time TEDx speaker, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, and the author of business and college planning books.Graduate of the University at Buffalo and of the MIT Entrepreneurial Master's Program, an executive education program offered through the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO).Board member for the Western NY Make-A-Wish Foundation and a local board member for Junior Achievement.Podcaster since 2016 with an impressive guest list including Grant Cardone, Sharon Lechter, Mark Victor Hansen, Ellen Latham, Kevin Harrington, Verne Harnish, Ed Mylett and many more!Find him on FB and/or LinkedIn, be inspired and learn!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theGonzoExperience LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-gonzo-experience/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

David uses his experiences of starting seven new businesses over the last twenty-five years to help others with their entrepreneurial dreams. He is also a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company winner, a TEDx speaker, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, and a business and college planning book author. Additional, Mammano is an internationally sought-after speaker at entrepreneurial, business, sales, and higher education events. His most recent book, "Crash and Learn: Lessons in Business," was named a #1 Hot New Release on Amazon, and a best seller in the Service Industry, Business Consulting, Two-Hour Short Read in Business, and Money, and Business Ethics categories. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/one-kind-word

#32 In this episode, we have a sit-down with the amazing David Mammano. David is the FORCE behind the successful podcast The Gonzo Experience.   David is also an entrepreneur, an author, a two-time TEDx speaker, an adjunct professor, an avid runner, and that's just the start of it all. David shares with us key business lessons, the importance of being authentic, and how to bounce back from setbacks. What an amazing show. We were thrilled to have him on the pod and selected this episode as our start to 2022! Sit back and enjoy!   Connect with David at davidmammano.com, or at david@davidmammano.com Read David's Book: Crash and Learn: Lessons In Business Listen to his podcast: The Gonzo Experience   ✅ Connect with Kurt at: Kurtl@celticinc.com ✅ Connect with Pat at: pmcgovern@ascedia.com ✅ Connect with Brian at: BrianM@celticinc.com  

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Today Bill is sitting down and getting the inside scoop on an entrepreneur's backstory and how he began his career as a business owner, and now a regular podcaster. Find about some of his toughest challenges throughout over two decades of experience, in this week's episode!   David Mammano has started seven businesses from scratch in the last 25 years and now uses these experiences to help accelerate other business owners' growth. He is a board member for the Western NY Make-A-Wish Foundation and a graduate of the MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program, an executive education program offered through Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO).   David started his first company when he was 25 years old. Prior to that, he'd been working in radio sales for three years, but knew he needed something more. His company was a magazine company that helped high school kids with college and career planning. The magazine exploded and he decided to franchise it.   However, the digital revolution caught up with David, and especially with his target audience; teenagers. His company plummeted by 60% in three years. David tried to save it, but it only led him into debt. He eventually ended up selling it to a digital marketing company and had to rebrand/refocus himself.   Fast-forward to today, David was running a successful speaker series, where he brought in talented minds to talk and share on a wide variety of topics to his premium members. However, COVID-19 hit, and all in-person events were canceled. David had to find another creative way to save the business.   Interview Links: Sponsored by: Bit.ly/clariontech Davidmammano.com David on LinkedIn The Gonzo Experience Podcast   Resources: Scaling Up Summits (Select Bill Gallagher as your coach during registration for a discount.) Bill on YouTube   Did you enjoy today's episode? If so, then head over to iTunes and leave a review. Help other business leaders discover the Scaling Up Business Podcast so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.   Scaling Up is the best-selling book by Verne Harnish and our team for Gazelles Coaching, on how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. My name is Bill Gallagher, host of the Scaling Up Business Podcast and a leading Gazelles Coach. Gazelles is the term we use for fast-growing companies.   We help leadership teams with 4 Decisions around People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash so that they can Scale Up successfully and beat the odds of business growth success. Scaling Up for Gazelles companies is based on the Rockefeller Habits 2.0 (from Verne's original best-selling business book, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits).  

I'm excited to welcome my good friend Dave to the show. During the past 25 years, David's started seven businesses from scratch and now uses those experiences to help others with their entrepreneurial dreams. He's a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company winner, a TEDx speaker, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, and the author of business and college planning books.

It's not crash and burn, it's “Crash and Learn” according to David Mammano. Listen in as David shares some of his most cherished insightful lessons from entrepreneurs who inspire us to overcome great adversity to reach great success.

David Mammano blows our minds with lessons on entrepreneurship and sales. But it wasn't always easy going. What happens when you don't get a sale? What happens when you feel like no matter what you do, you can't achieve your dreams? Hear his story on how he learned he would become an entrepreneur, the pitfalls along the way, and the inspiring climb to building one of the nation's most collaborative and innovative entrepreneur groups. - - - Champions are built, not born. To watch motivational keynote performances -> https://missklyn.com/top-motivational-keynote-speaker/ To learn more about sales management workshops and training ->https://missklyn.com/sales-management-workshop/ To sign up for Klyn's one of a kind sales-boosting newsletter, visit -> https://missklyn.com/

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Gino Wickman and David Mammano discuss why you don't need a billion-dollar company. For many entrepreneurs, building a billion-dollar company is their goal for all of the wrong reasons. Those who manage to build a million-dollar business, while maximizing their profits and loving what they do, should be admired and looked up to. Create a 1-2-3 Roadmap for your start-up with the resources at https://e-leap.com/tools/

Entrepreneurs can be a pretty Type A bunch. But what if letting go–even just a little–lets in your next big thing?   Are there opportunities right in front of you that you don’t dare explore?   Sometimes we, and I definitely mean me too, can be so myopic in our thinking that our business needs to look a certain way, that we miss the opportunities right in front of us.   On today’s episode I’ve got serial entrepreneur and badass business owner, David Mamanno. David is a 7-time business owner who now helps others achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.   He’s also the host of the Gonzo Experience podcast, the author of Crash & Learn, a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company winner, a TEDx speaker, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester.   He is also a big believer in being open to opportunities and making work a joy by taking the time to try new things in pursuit of finding your calling.   Whether it’s stand up comedy, a networking and speakers group for local businesses or starting a podcast, even the paths and opportunities that didn’t end up being your calling are experiences and skills you can use. And David has done all of those things and more.   Tune into this episode to hear: Why following your passion first and figuring out the money second might disappoint your parents, but can lead to more joy and more success How David still calls on his time taking comedy classes at Second City in Chicago in the work he does today How his next business idea practically fell in his lap and his best advice for how to find your next big idea How starting with integrity is the difference between grand idea and delusions of grandeur   Learn more about David Mammano: DavidMammano.com Connect with David on LinkedIn Connect with David on Facebook The Gonzo Experience Podcast Watch David’s College Standup Set   Learn more about Pia: No BS Agency Owners Free Facebook Group The Show Your Business Who's Boss Crash Course Start reading the first chapter of my book Piasilva.com   Resources: *Crash and Learn: Lessons in Business*, David Mammano Email David at david@davidmammano.com for a free copy! Small Is the New Big: And 183 Other Riffs, Rants, and Remarkable Business Ideas, Seth Godin Show Your Business Who’s Boss Ep 15: The Joy Of The Smart Hustle, Building Fan Base, And Thriving In The Life You Want With Ramon Ray

Content Monetization and a Passion for Podcasting What You Will Learn: How David’s career progressed from entrepreneur to coach and thought leader, and what new opportunities and setbacks he experienced along the way How the challenges David faced taught him important skills and key business lessons, and how he turned a love of podcasting into powerful content monetization Why focusing on helping others and adding value proved the key to David’s career pivot, and how David turned podcasting into his primary career focus How David has been able to monetize his podcast through sponsorships, and how he is rebranding and relaunching his podcast as “The Gonzo Experience” Why David was inspired to write his third and most recent book, “Crash and Learn: Lessons in Business” How in times of crisis such as the global pandemic, business leaders need to look for the opportunities and silver linings and work to avoid falling into negativity Why it is important to look for the lessons and the opportunity to learn when experiencing difficult situations and major setbacks Why David’s book “Crash and Learn” offers an opportunity to take the lessons David learned and apply them to your own challenges How David has learned to cut through the podcast noise and make his show stand out from the other 480,000 domestic podcasts Why the feedback David has received has often stemmed from people’s own internalized fears, and how he has pushed through and doubled down regardless Content Monetization and a Passion for Podcasting Can you turn your passion project into your only career focus? And if you do — will content monetization negatively impact your love for what you create, or can you keep loving what you do even when it becomes your primary job? Four-time returning guest David Mammano joins Onward Nation to discuss how he found his love for podcasting, and how he was able to chart a new career path with podcasting as his main focus — in spite of naysayers who tried to warn him away from it. And — he shares how going through difficult times can be a powerful teacher, if you look for the lessons and silver linings. Learning from the Hard Times David Mammano is no stranger to challenge, having once built a successful business before losing nearly everything. As the host of “The Gonzo Experience” podcast, David has spoken with many other business leaders who have shared their own stories of overcoming challenges and coming out the other side stronger and better positioned for success. These stories became the backbone of his book “Crash and Learn”, where David shows readers that we aren’t defined by our failures but by what lessons we learned from them. David collected the shared wisdom of his podcast guests to demonstrate that retaining optimism through difficult times is a crucial business skill, and that even the most difficult of experiences holds lessons we can draw from them that can only benefit us in the future. Content Monetization as a Business Strategy Speaking of David’s podcast “The Gonzo Experience”, during his interview David shared how he first discovered his passion for podcasting, and why he decided to make the difficult — and scary — decision to double down and make his podcast be his primary business focus. By focusing on helping others and adding value, David was able to attract an appreciative audience. The size of David’s growing audience opened up the opportunity to pursue content monetization through sponsorships to fund his work. Even though David had a number of people telling him that going all-in on podcasting was a mistake, he recognized that their words of caution stemmed not from concern for David but from their own fears. When he shut out the voices that were telling him he couldn’t do it — his own internal voice included — he was able to prove those voices wrong. About David Mammano David Mammano is most recently known for being the host of The Gonzo Experience Entrepreneur Podcast. He is the author of business and college planning books, a TEDx speaker, a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company winner, and a professor at the University of Rochester. He is a graduate of the University at Buffalo (SUNY) and also a graduate of the MIT Entrepreneurial Master’s Program (an executive education program offered through the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)), a board member for the Western NY Make-A-Wish Foundation, and a local board member for Junior Achievement. David’s most recent book Crash and Learn: Lessons in Business quickly rose to the top of the Amazon bestseller lists. His other books are Make Love in the Workplace, and 101 Things You Can Do to Become an Outstanding Young Adult. During the last 25 years, David Mammano has been a serial entrepreneur – starting seven businesses from scratch. He now uses those experiences to interview the world’s most interesting entrepreneurs. Each interview is aimed at helping entrepreneurs be their best in all areas of their life. As a prolific speaker, David is an internationally requested speaker at entrepreneurial, business, sales, and higher education events. David is most proud of his family in Victor, NY, including three children, Gianluca, Melania, and Alessio. How to Connect with David Mammano: Email: david@thegonzoexperience.com Website: www.thegonzoexperience.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davemammano/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/avanti-entrepreneur-group/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/theGonzoExperience Facebook: www.facebook.com/DavidMammanoFan Twitter: @DavidMammano Additional Resources: Sell With Authority by Drew McLellan and Stephen Woessner: https://amzn.to/39y7x13 Predictive ROI Free Resource Library: https://predictiveroi.com/resources/ Stephen Woessner’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephenwoessner/

In this episode, Lisa Williams interviews David Mammano, Founder at Avanti Entrepreneur Network.David started seven businesses from scratch over the past 25 years and now uses those experiences to help others through coaching entrepreneurs or hosting events as the founder of the Avanti Entrepreneur Network.If you’d like to learn more about working with Lisa and her team directly, go to lisawilliamsco.com and learn how to hire yourself!

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being on David Mammano's Podcast, Avanti Entrepreneur. We chatted about my books, my career, & my life.Working in a male dominated construction industry is my jam and I want to share all my secrets with you!Tune in today!

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David Mammano is an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, public speaker and founder of Avanti Entrepreneur Network. His recent book, Crash and Learn: Lessons in Business, contains ten inspiring stories of successful entrepreneurs who managed to overcome adversity by turning challenges into opportunities. In this episode, you’ll hear from David on, [08.06] The benefits of a daily schedule. David’s strategy for staying sane in these uncertain times is to follow his normal morning routine and practice meditation and mindfulness to keep focused and calm. [09.31] Choosing your attitude. David reminds us to stay mentally strong and points to the Holocaust survivor, Viktor Frankl, as an example of someone whose mental fortitude helped him to endure a horrific ordeal. [18. 27] Adjusting your reality. Justin and David discuss how practicing gratitude and cultivating a positive mindset can significantly alter the way you experience the world and contribute to the happiness and positivity of those around you. [27.37] Moving forward. David describes the steps on his entrepreneurial journey, from running a multi-million dollar Inc. 5000 company to creating Avanti, a membership-based business community which coaches and connects entrepreneurs. [31.24] David’s business philosophy. He shares how he loves to create businesses that reflect his values and aim to make a positive difference in the world. For David, business is about more than profit, he wants to help people realize their potential and feel joy about what he does for a living. Links from Episode: David’s website: www.avantientrepreneur.com David’s Instagram: @davidcmammano The Avanti Entrepreneur Podcast: www.avantientrepreneur.com/podcast Follow and Like Mindful Impact Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulimpactpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulimpactpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-franciso/message

Meet David Mammano – a serial entrepreneur who currently runs the Avanti Entrepreneur Network in Rochester NY and thrives on helping others start or grow their businesses by infusing the latest business principles into their strategy.  David has done it all and is now sharing all the ups and downs with others, while also hosting his own Podcast, speaking on stages, and writing books.  David’s latest book is Crash and Learn  – Lessons In Business - a must-read for entrepreneurs today.   You can find David here:  www.davidmammano.com   or   https://www.avantientrepreneur.com Facebook: @davidmammanofan Twitter: @davidmammano LinkedIn: @davemammano   He welcomes your emails at:  david@davidmammano.com   A little about me: I began my career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and then found my niche training & supporting business owners, entrepreneurs & sales professionals to network at a world-class level.  My passion is working with motivated people, who are coachable and who want to build their businesses through relationship marketing and networking (online & offline).  I help my clients create retention strategies, grow through referrals, and create loyal customers by staying connected.   In appreciation for being here, I have a couple of gifts for you.   A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile: http://janiceporter.com/download-checklist.html   An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by sending a FREE greeting card (on me): sendacardeverytime.com   Connect with me: http://JanicePorter.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/ https://www.facebook.com/JanicePorterBiz https://twitter.com/janiceporter     Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.  

Interview with David Mammano!

An essential part of your Thought Leadership is solid content. Without it, you will not be able to reach the audience you want or have the impact you desire. Creating compelling content isn't cut and dry but today we have a wealth of knowledge to share on the topic. Gregg L Witt is a speaker, author of The Gen Z Frequency, and Chief Strategy Officer of Engage Youth Company. He has a keen knowledge of how to connect with tweens, teens, and young adults. Greg discusses building strategy around giving content away while keeping key pieces gated. David Mammano is the author of Crash and Learn, TEDx speaker an America's Entrepreneur Coach! David shares how you have to follow the dollars to find what the market wants, why you should not create in isolation and how you can engage your followers and peers to test material. Nancy Halpern is a pioneer in leadership development coaching executives inspiring to the c-suite. We talk with Nancy about the trouble of getting lost in your head and the need to have ideas externally validated. Plus she shares why you just need to focus on what you need to do in the next 15 minutes to push things forward Once you have brilliant content in place you'll need a solid model for it. Check out this article for creating an effective content model.

David Mammano is an entrepreneur, speaker, and coach from the Avanti Entrepreneur Network. He is the host of the Avanti Entrepreneur Podcast. David has years of experience and close to 200 podcasts on the entrepreneur journey. He is a great business coach and business owner. David talks on the Entrepreneur MBA Podcast with host and Managing Partner of Financing Solutions, Stephen Halasnik about What Makes a Great Business Owner.

Our guest today is "America's Entrepreneur Coach" David Mammano, Founder and CEO of Avanti Entrepreneur Group. For more than 20 years, David Mammano has been a serial entrepreneur.  Having started seven businesses from scratch, he thrives on starting and growing businesses. Today he succeeds in helping others start or grow their businesses by infusing the latest entrepreneurial principles into their strategy.  David's experiences include being a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company, the host of The Avanti Entrepreneur podcast, a TEDx speaker, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, and the author of business and college planning books. -- CAN'T GET ENOUGH SELL OR DIE? Join the Sell or Die Hards Official Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sellordiepodcast/ Jeffrey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreygitomer Jen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jengitomer/ David's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMammanoFan David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemammano

In this episode Doug and David Mammano discuss:    How to bring on celebrity guests when you're not a celebrity yourself Landing brand sponsorships as part of your show Why downloads are not your bottom line in selling advertising sponsorships       Key Takeaways:    It all boils down to “good old fashion sales” High profile guests increase credibility, number of listeners and sponsor interest Offer multi-platform packages to create better value for your clients      "The key to winning in podcasting is just endurance." — David Mammano    Connect with Guest Name:   Website:  http://davidmammano.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/avanti-entrepreneur-podcast/id1169516149 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMammanoFan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmammano LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davemammano/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPdykoqZMptw0DH2raul3Fw   Connect with Doug Sandler:      Twitter: djdoug     Facebook: dj.doug.sandler     Website: turnkeypodcast.com/     Email: doug@turnkeypodcast.com      Phone: (410) 340-6861    Instagram: turnkeypodcast/   LinkedIn: doug-sandler-1a346649/     Already have a podcast? Think you have what it takes to earn six figures from your show? Take our quiz to see if you are primed to make six figures plus. TurnkeyPodcast.com/quiz    Canva Pro: Create Stunning Design in Minutes! 

In this episode Doug and David Mammano discuss:    How to bring on celebrity guests when you’re not a celebrity yourself Landing brand sponsorships as part of your show Why downloads are not your bottom line in selling advertising sponsorships       Key Takeaways:    It all boils down to “good old fashion sales” High profile guests increase credibility, number of listeners and sponsor interest Offer multi-platform packages to create better value for your clients      "The key to winning in podcasting is just endurance." — David Mammano    Connect with Guest Name:   Website:  http://davidmammano.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/avanti-entrepreneur-podcast/id1169516149 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMammanoFan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmammano LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davemammano/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPdykoqZMptw0DH2raul3Fw   Connect with Doug Sandler:      Twitter: djdoug     Facebook: dj.doug.sandler     Website: turnkeypodcast.com/     Email: doug@turnkeypodcast.com      Phone: (410) 340-6861    Instagram: turnkeypodcast/   LinkedIn: doug-sandler-1a346649/     Already have a podcast? Think you have what it takes to earn six figures from your show? Take our quiz to see if you are primed to make six figures plus. TurnkeyPodcast.com/quiz    Canva Pro: Create Stunning Design in Minutes! 

For more than 20 years, David Mammano has been a serial entrepreneur.  Having started seven businesses from scratch, he thrives on starting and growing businesses.     Today he thrives on helping others start or grow their businesses by infusing the latest entrepreneurial principles into their strategy.      Relevant experiences include being a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company, the host of The Avanti Entrepreneur podcast, a TEDx speaker, a Forbes.com contributing writer, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, and the author of business and college planning books.      David has started, sold, franchised, licensed, and taken on partners as well as investors with his companies. He’s done it all, and now Dave is ready to help others start or grow their companies.      David graduated from the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Advertising. He is also a graduate of the MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program, an executive education program offered through the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO).      David’s community activities include being a local board member for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a local board member for Junior Achievement, and starting his local EO Chapter.      In 2004, David published his first book, "101 Things You Can Do To Become an Outstanding Young Adult." His second book, "Make Love in the Workplace," a guide to awesome culture in the office, was published in 2014.      David is a prolific speaker — speaking at hundreds of business and education events.      David is most proud of his family in Victor, NY, including three young children, Gianluca, Melania and Alessio. His hobbies include family activities, reading, cooking, eating, exercise and repeated attempts at humor.           In this episode, Karen and David discuss:  Success Story of David  Commit to Get Leads  Keep it personal, write handwritten notes, make introductions, reach out as a person, not as a robot.  Consult to Sell  Make people feel special. Listen to them, know what they need, and how you might be able to help them. Be a friend, not just a vendor.  Connect to Build and Grow  Bring in team members to help grow your company. Bring in people who can allow you to succeed in your core competence and help cover those areas that are outside of that core competence.  Success Thinking, Activities and Vision  You must be balanced in your life – in business, in health, in relationships, in spirituality, and in all other areas of your life.  Sweet Spot of Success        "Be aware and cognizant of all the different categories. When you’re participating in a specific category, be there, be present, do your best."- David Mammano        Connect with David Mammano:      Twitter: @DavidMammano  Facebook: David Mammano  Website: AvantiEntrepreneurGroup.com & DavidMammano.com  Email: David@DavidMammano.com  Book: Make Love in the Workplace: How to create an awesome office culture and make work feel more like play  Show: Avanti Entrepreneur Podcasts  Phone: 585-317-8254  LinkedIn: David Mammano  Instagram: @davidcmammano         About the Podcast     Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.      Here’s to your success in business and in life!        Connect with Karen Briscoe:     Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess  Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess  Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com  Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com     5 Minute Success Links     Learn more about Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day     Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day"     Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast     Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!       Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.   

The Mammano Effect ft. David Mammano

David Mammano is America's Entrepreneur Coach! He's the founder of the Avanti Entrepreneur Network, a total resource for entrepreneurs including online course, business coaching, mastermind groups, live summits, and a successful podcast. Join Mike as Dave shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he built his brand, his biggest challenge, as well as his greatest achievement as an entrepreneur.

Today we’re discussing why accounting and finance professionals have a lot to gain from adopting an entrepreneurial mindset. Entrepreneurship isn’t something that many accounting and finance pros have a lot of experience with, but we’re in an era when at least thinking like an entrepreneur can go a long way toward becoming more future-ready. Entrepreneurs just look at the world differently, and adapting an entrepreneur’s mindset might help us evolve a little faster and become just a little more future-ready. Our guest David Mammano is the founder of the Avanti Entrepreneur Group, headquartered just outside of Rochester, NY, but open to entrepreneurs everywhere. He’s basically trying to build a huge community of entrepreneurs who can learn from one another, share resources and best practices and war stories, and support each other on their entrepreneurial journeys. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit blionline.org/blog. Resources: Learn more at AvantiEntrepreneurGroup.com Avanti Entrepreneur Podcast: http://avantientrepreneurgroup.com/podcasts-home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMammanoFan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidMammano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidcmammano/ Entrepreneurial Operating System: (http://strategyx.blionline.org/) Start mastering future-ready skills now at MACPA.org/future-learning Future-Proof is produced by Podcast Masters

Are YOU getting in your own way of achieving wealth and success? Today our guest is David Mammano the founder of the Avanti Entrepreneur Group.  I've been watching and following David's "Mammano Minutes" and Avanti podcast for some time now and he is fantastic at motivating his followers and offering great advice and wisdom. Today we'll talk about how important it is to "Change the record in your head" and the 4 things that you could be saying that is holding you back from wealth and success. Follow David Mammano http://davidmammano.com/

Are YOU getting in your own way of achieving wealth and success? Today our guest is David Mammano the founder of the Avanti Entrepreneur Group.  I've been watching and following David's "Mammano Minutes" and Avanti podcast for some time now and he is fantastic at motivating his followers and offering great advice and wisdom. Today we'll talk about how important it is to "Change the record in your head" and the 4 things that you could be saying that is holding you back from wealth and success.

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome David Mammano, CEO of Avanti Entrepreneur Group and the host of the Avanti Entrepreneur Show. David has been an entrepreneur since 1995 when he started Next Step Magazine, which was his main business for 18 years. Listen as David shares with us what his new business, Avanti, is about and how they help entrepreneurs, as well as the tough decisions he faced prior to creating this new brand.

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome David Mammano, CEO of Avanti Entrepreneur Group and the host of the Avanti Entrepreneur Show. David has been an entrepreneur since 1995 when he started Next Step Magazine, which was his main business for 18 years. Listen as David shares […]

For entrepreneurs and business owners whose days are already packed, building a professional support network can feel like just another to-do on an already long list. But having peers you can depend on is critical to your long-term success. Take it from David Mammano—he’s been an entrepreneur for 20 years and has started seven businesses from scratch. In this interview, David shares his tips for how to build your network so you don’t have to feel lonely or isolated as your business grows. Sound intriguing? Don’t miss this episode!Support the show (http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com)

Over the last 20+ years, David Mammano has started seven businesses from scratch. He thrives on starting and growing businesses, as well as helping others do the same by infusing the latest entrepreneurial principles into their strategy. David’s companies have been named three-times as an Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company. He’s also the host of The Avanti Entrepreneur podcast, a TEDx speaker, a Forbes.com contributing writer, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester and the author of business and college planning books. In 2004, David published his first book, 101 Things You Can Do To Become an Outstanding Young Adult.” His second book, Make Love in the Workplace, a guide to awesome culture in the office, was published in 2014. David is a prolific speaker, speaking at hundreds of business and education events. David is most proud of his family in Victor, NY, including three young children, Gianluca, Melania and Alessio. His hobbies include family activities, reading, cooking, eating, exercise and repeated attempts at humor. Listen as we discuss how David discovered his passion for sales, found success as an entrepreneur, tried his hand at stand-up comedy and so much more. 1:40 — How David starts every morning, which usually includes working out, meditation, prayer and a big glass of water to set the tone for the day. 4:32 — David discusses the importance of a good night’s sleep and weekend naps. 5:10 — How and when he started integrating intentional, healthy daily routines into his everyday life. 7:21 — David talks about his traditional Italian upbringing and how their indulgent food poses a challenge to his healthy lifestyle. 9:12 — David talks about his immigrant family coming through Ellis Island and why they came to the U.S. 13:19 — How he met his longtime best friend in first grade thanks to their Italian last names. 15:01 — He talks about his “All-American,” supportive childhood with an Italian twist and his relationship with his parents, neighbors and younger sister. 18:00 — David discusses his mischievous high school career and how he was the “perfect B student.” 21:00 — How being class president helped David realize his talent in assembling, organizing and leading teams, plus discovering his superpower for attracting smart, talented people. 23:51 — He discusses his college career at the University at Buffalo and the incentive his father provided that pushed him to do well at school. 26:40 — How running the college newspaper and selling ads to businesses sparked his lifelong love of sales. 27:10 — How David realized his initial path of becoming a dentist wasn’t his true calling. 29:00 — Why he loved selling ads to local businesses and soon became the advertising sales manager for his school’s newspaper. 30:10 — How writing murder mystery stories in his youth gave him the confidence to become a writer. 32:15 — David explains his first post-college sales jobs selling ads for a radio station. 33:00 — Why he moved to Chicago to become a stand-up comedian and took classes at Second City and Improv Olympics. 35:35 — His terrifying first experience as a stand-up comic and how he pushed through to find confidence. Check out this performance on YouTube. 39:40 — David shares some of his favorite amateur jokes and performances with Rob. 42:27 — After realizing comedy wasn’t for him, he came back to Rochester and again worked in radio ad sales. He soon realized that he loved his boss—but hated having a boss. 43:01 — What inspired David’s business, a magazine called Next Step for soon-to-be college students. 46:35 — How he initially launched Next Step by taking a leap of faith, orchestrating an incredible team and cutting broccoli at Ruby Tuesday to make ends meet. 48:40 — How he convinced companies to buy magazine ads in a magazine that didn’t even exist yet. 51:50 — David discusses how shoveling snow at six-years-old made him realize he wanted to be an entrepreneur. 55:08 — Why “Doing What It Takes” became a core value in his company and how it’s an integral part of successful entrepreneurship. 57:30 — How he teaches his children by not giving them all the answers and allowing them to figure things out on their own. 59:29 — Why he carries this idea into his business, surrounds himself with a great team and always asks what he can do to support them. 1:01:50 — How his business began to grow and the eventual franchising of Next Step. 1:04:09 — David describes the company culture at Next Step. Everyone cared about the mission and each other. 1:06:07 — Why creating an amazing company culture came naturally for David and why he loves helping people see their potential. 1:07:40 — David discusses his books Make Love in the Workplace and 101 Things You Can Do To Become an Outstanding Young Adult and how it felt to become a published author. 1:09:00 — How the recession affected Next Step and how the business adjusted to the digital revolution. 1:11:00 — Why the demise of print made his business “lose its luster” and how he faced difficulty in figuring out the next step in his career. 1:12:50 — After leaving Next Step, David explains how he dealt with the stress of not having a clear path for what to do next. 1:14:56 — Rob and David discuss their conversations while together on a bus during a Small Giants tour. 1:18:40 — David recounts his experience starting the Rochester Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, commonly called EO, and why these communities are so important for entrepreneurs. 1:20:01 — Why he launched his new business Avanti Entrepreneur Group, which helps new entrepreneurs and small businesses grow and find success. 1:23:00 — David talks about how Avanti took off and his plans to continue expanding it nationwide. 1:25:59 — David explains his initial coaching methods and how it evolved into his current business model, as well as his current role at Avanti. 1:28:06 — David talks about starting the Avanti Entrepreneur Podcast and why he loves hosting it so much. 1:31:08 — How starting a radio program helped him realize he had to hyperfocus on what he did best. 1:33:33 — David discusses the people who have helped him succeed over the years including Verne Harnish, Stephen Woessner, Norm Brodsky and his “network of friends and family.” 1:35:20 — Rob and David chat about what they’ll be discussing twenty years from now. 1:37:00 — The influence that Zingerman’s Community of Business owner Ari Weinzweig had in helping David realize his dreams and turn them into reality. 1:39:55 — How joining the Small Giants Community has influenced his life and brought him together with inspirational business leaders like Bo Burlinghamand Paul Spiegelman. 1:42:00 — The perks of picking up the phone to call people directly. 1:43:00 — In 20 years, will Rob and David be sitting together at a Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions Super Bowl? 1:44:00 — The importance of balancing the “core” parts of business and personal life while also pursuing your passions. Connect With David Online Personal Website: http://davidmammano.com Avanti Website: http://avantientrepreneurgroup.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.mammano LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemammano Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmammano Why Join an Avanti Peer Group? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da7ziUzA6SU The Avanti Entrepreneur Podcast http://avantientrepreneurgroup.gear.host/podcasts-home David Mammano’s Books Make Love in the Workplace: https://amzn.to/2RIw2QC 101 Things You Can Do to Become an Outstanding Young Adult: https://amzn.to/2EgtLco

David Mammano has started seven businesses from scratch and now he thrives on helping others start or grow their businesses. We welcome David to the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff on www.c-suiteradio.com.Links to David's social media sites:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMammanoFanTwitter: https://twitter.com/DavidMammano LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemammano Listen carefully for David's thoughts on mastermind groups and to his outstanding podcast. http://avantientrepreneurgroup.com/podcasts-homeBe sure to check out all our Business Builders Shows and many other great shows on www.c-suiteradio.com and www.c-suitetv.comCall or text me your questions or comments at 570 815 1626Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Mammano is America’s entrepreneur coach and a serial entrepreneur. He has been a part of a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company, the host of The Avanti Entrepreneur podcast, a TEDx speaker, a Forbes.com contributing writer, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, and the author of business and college planning books. On today’s episode, David talks with Jon about setting yourself apart from the crowd of experts that has overtaken social media, building your tribe, and how he can help you accomplish your entrepreneurial goals.

If you've ever tried to do product development first and market research second, you may wind up with a great product that no one wants to buy. Content expert, David Mammano, joins Peter for a conversation about the journey of an entrepreneur in the content space. David talks about letting the market determine which ideas are worth investing in and licensing content to drive business growth. 

David Mammano shares his wisdom on The Business Blast Podcast! You can learn more about David here: http://davidmammano.com/ This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite. Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite and join the free community at http://authorsunite.com/. Thank you for listening to The Business Blast Podcast! Tyler --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorsunite/support

For more than 20 years, David Mammano has been a serial entrepreneur.  Having started seven businesses from scratch, he thrives on starting and growing businesses. We discuss: The differences between starting and growing a company How the explosion of the coaching industry is causing coaching fatigue Why you need to be super focused on a niche to show your expertise Where you need to be present for your audience to learn about you How to set up systems to help your clients on a recurring basis Why you need to become an incredible resource so that clients will continue to buy your offering David’s experiences include a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company, the host of The Avanti Entrepreneur podcast, a TEDx speaker, a Forbes.com contributing writer, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, and the author of business and college planning books. David has started, sold, franchised, licensed, and taken on partners as well as investors with his companies. He’s done it all, and now Dave is ready to help others start or grow their companies. Learn more about David at Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DavidMammanoFan/) . You can contact him at david@davidmammano.com (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/smashing-the-plateau) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 0Shares

The featured guest on episode 39 is David Mammano. David is known as America's Entrepreneur Coach. He has been a serial entrepreneur for more than 22 years. Having started 7 businesses from scratch, he thrives on the start-up and growing of businesses. Today, he thrives on helping others to start or grow their business by […] The post Let’s Talk Sales! The Big Picture with David Mammano – Episode 39 appeared first on Criteria For Success.

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When successful entrepreneurs look back on their journey, they realize that the obstacles is the path. Failing forward is the first step to success, you just need to learn how to change the rules and change the game so that opportunities line up for you. Founder of Avanti and entrepreneur since the age of six David Mammano teaches his students that every entrepreneur suffers failures, but their success is dictated by their ability and willingness to keep going forward and learn from mistakes to figure things out. David shares how he helps businesses see that failure is the next step go to the next level.  

Our guest this week is David Mammano, Founder and CEO of Avanti Entrepreneur Group   For more than 20 years, David Mammano has been a serial entrepreneur.  Having started seven businesses from scratch, he thrives on starting and growing businesses. Today he thrives on helping others start or grow their businesses by infusing the latest entrepreneurial principles into their strategy. David is a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company, the host of The Avanti Entrepreneur podcast, a TEDx speaker, a Forbes.com contributing writer, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, and the author of business and college planning books. *** Follow Jeffrey on twitter and instagram @gitomer Follow Jennifer on twitter and instagram @jeninanyminute   *** Need more sales help? Jeffrey's website: https://gitomer.com Jennifer's website: https://salesinanyminute.com Gitomer Gold Webinar Series: https://go.gitomer.com/gitomer-gold  

For more than 20 years, David Mammano has been a serial entrepreneur.  Having started seven businesses from scratch, he thrives on starting and growing businesses. Today he thrives on helping others start or grow their businesses by infusing the latest entrepreneurial principles into their strategy. Relevant experiences include being a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company, the host of The Avanti Entrepreneur podcast, a TEDx speaker, a Forbes.com contributing writer, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, and the author of business and college planning books. David has started, sold, franchised, licensed, and taken on partners as well as investors with his companies. He's done it all, and now Dave is ready to help others start or grow their companies. David graduated from the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Advertising. He is also a graduate of the MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program, an executive education program offered through the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). David's community activities include being a local board member for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a local board member for Junior Achievement, and starting his local EO Chapter. In 2004, David published his first book, 101 Things You Can Do To Become an Outstanding Young Adult. His second book, Make Love in the Workplace, a guide to awesome culture in the office, was published in 2014. David is a prolific speaker — speaking at hundreds of business and education events. David is most proud of his family in Victor, NY, including three young children, Gianluca, Melania, and Alessio. His hobbies include family activities, reading, cooking, eating, exercise and repeated attempts at humor. Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/AvantiCoaching SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/AvantiEvent SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/AvantiFreeBook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS

On today's Sell or Die Extra Jennifer joins Doug Sandler's Nice Guys on Business podcast to tell the story of how she got out of sales management and into starting her own business.  Subscribe to Doug's podcast here. AND Jeffrey joins David Mammano's Avanti Entrepreneur Podcast to discuss how he began life as a writer and his thoughts on being current and being memorable.  Subscribe to David's podcast here.  *** Follow Jeffrey on twitter and instagram @gitomer Follow Jennifer on twitter and instagram @jeninanyminute   *** Need more sales help? Jeffrey's website: https://gitomer.com Jennifer's website: https://salesinanyminute.com Gitomer Gold Webinar Series: https://go.gitomer.com/gitomer-gold

David Mammano is a photographer, but he's really an entrepreneur. Hear about his journey on The Nice Guys today. Reach Us Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz David - @DavidMammano   Show Notes by Show Producer: Anna Nygren   In this episode, Doug and David discuss: David's journey through entrepreneurship The fall and the rise of opportunities The mental spark of a good idea Avanti entrepreneur group Key Takeaways: You've got to have the bad times to appreciate the good times Follow your passion... if there's a potential revenue model When you're going through hell, keeeep going The older you get, the more instigative you need to be to have a positive attitude    "I'd never be at this point on my journey without the roller coaster ride of my magazine business" - David Mammano   Connect with David Mammano:   Twitter: David - @DavidMammano Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMammanoFan/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPdykoqZMptw0DH2raul3Fw Website: http://davidmammano.com   Nice Guys Sponsor: Interview Valet is the  best podcast booking service. They are the leader in Podcast Interview Marketing to help you easily turn listeners into leads.   Nice Guys Links Support the podcast at www.Patreon.com/NiceGuys   Subscribe to the Podcast   Niceguysonbusiness.com   TurnkeyPodcast.com - You're the expert. Let us help prove it. Podcast Production, Concept to Launch   Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event.   Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Doug's Business Building Bootcamp (10 Module Course)   Survey: Take our short survey so The Nice Guys know what you like.     Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast.   Interview Valet:  Get interviewed on top podcasts and share your message.   Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments   Social Quant - Boost your Twitter following the right way. Targeted reach     Promise Statement: To provide an experience that is entertaining and adds value to your life.   Don't underestimate the Power of Nice.

For more than 20 years, David Mammano has been a serial entrepreneur.  Having started seven businesses from scratch, he thrives on starting and growing businesses. David has started, sold, franchised, licensed, and taken on partners as well as investors with his companies. He’s done it all, and now Dave is helping others start or grow their businesses by infusing the latest entrepreneurial principles into their strategy through his company Avanti Entrepreneur Group. He also hosts a great podcast show called "The Avanti Entrepreneur". Listen to this episode and I think you'll agree that he's a great communicator and is as authentic as they come.

WHH50: Being an Entrepreneurial Manic with David Mammano Hi Winners, Being an entrepreneur, you most likely have a little A.D.D. - which I think is a great thing! David Mammano is a 'normal' entrepreneur - an idea comes to him every min of the day ... and now he helps other entrepreneurs across America. In this episode, I interview David Mammano, about how he helps millions of young adults in their personal transition in life and how he helps entrepreneurs in their business transitions as well. Enjoy! Heather Havenwood The Win For the first time in two years, I am taking on new clients! Let me help you DOUBLE your income and TRIPLE your time off! Go to www.CoachWithHeather.com If you are interested in interviewing Heather or have a question for her to answer on the show, please email media@sexybossinc.com  Connect with Me: HeatherHavenwood.com/Facebook HeatherHavenwood.com/Twitter HeatherHavenwood.com/LinkedIn HeatherHavenwood.com/YouTube HeatherHavenwood.com/Amazon HeatherHavenwood.com/TV Support this podcast

For more than 20 years, David Mammano has been a serial entrepreneur. Having started seven companies from scratch, he thrives on starting and growing businesses. Today he thrives on helping others start or grow their businesses by infusing the latest entrepreneurial principles into their strategy. Relevant experiences include being a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company, the host of the Avanti Entrepreneur podcast, a TEDx speaker, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, and the author of business and college planning books. David has started, sold, franchised, licensed, and taken on partners as well as investors with his companies. He’s done it all. David graduated from the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Advertising. He is also a graduate of the MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program, an executive education program offered through the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). David’s community activities include being a local board member for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a local board member for Junior Achievement, and starting his local EO Chapter. In 2004, David published his first book, "101 Things You Can Do To Become an Outstanding Young Adult." His second book, "Make Love in the Workplace," a guide to awesome culture in the office, was published in 2014. David is a prolific speaker — speaking at hundreds of business and education events. David is most proud of his family in Victor, NY, including three young children, Gianluca, Melania, and Alessio. His hobbies include family activities, reading, cooking, eating, exercise and repeated attempts at humor. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The story behind the Next Step Magazine and how it grew to be a franchise Why David loves helping youth find out naturally who they are Why teens are experiencing large amounts of anxiety and the amount of pressure that is being put on them The value of internships The importance of your teen going with their heart and passions when deciding on a career path Why parents need to “chill out” and let their kids find their own way Doing things that build up your inner core to be a better person The powerful health benefits of providing service to others Ensuring that your child is a well-adjusted adult by the time they leave your house Changing your viewpoint of “This is happening to me” to “This is happening for me” Resources: Website: nextstepcollegeprep.com Book: "Endurance" by Ernest Shackleton Book: "Man’s Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl Online College Planning Curriculum: nextstepcollegeprep.com/curriculum

David Mammano’s mission in life is to help people realize their highest potential. He founded the Next Step Education Group in 1995 and successfully grew the business over 20-years making the Inc Magazine list multiple times. One of his greatest achievements was building a culture of high-performance within his team. Then Dave turned Next Step Education Group over to his leadership team so he could focus his time and energy toward his passion for helping other business owners realize their highest potential. And that is what we are going to dig into today during this special encore interview. What you’ll learn about in this episode Why David started Next Step magazine Why David elected to franchise the magazine out into different regions instead of taking it national Why moving the magazine from print to digital wasn’t enough and why David turned Next Step into a college planning training program David’s why: helping others — especially teens — find their own why Why you need to keep your ego in your back pocket, never feel satisfied, and push for more Why David started Avanti to coach entrepreneurs Avanti Summit: David’s one-day boot camps for entrepreneurs Mangiamo: David’s mastermind group and why it’s a great resource for entrepreneurs that want to reach the next level Avanti Entrepreneur: David’s podcast Why you can’t be afraid to change the rules as an entrepreneur Why you need to change the definition of failure How best to connect with David: Email: david@davidmammano.com Website: davidmammano.com

For more than 20 years, David Mammano has been a serial entrepreneur. Having started seven businesses from scratch, he thrives on starting and growing businesses. Today he thrives on helping others start or grow their businesses by infusing the latest entrepreneurial principles into their strategy. Relevant experiences include being a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company, the host of The Avanti Entrepreneur podcast, a TEDx speaker, an adjunct professor at the University of Rochester, and the author of business and college planning books. David has started, sold, franchised, licensed, and taken on partners as well as investors with his companies. He’s done it all, and now Dave is ready to help others start or grow their companies. David graduated from the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Advertising. He is also a graduate of the MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program, an executive education program offered through the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). David’s community activities include being a local board member for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a local board member for Junior Achievement, and starting his local EO Chapter. In 2004, David published his first book, “101 Things You Can Do To Become an Outstanding Young Adult.” His second book, “Make Love in the Workplace,” a guide to awesome culture in the office, was published in 2014. David is a prolific speaker — speaking at hundreds of business and education events. David is most proud of his family in Victor, NY, including three young children, Gianluca, Melania and Alessio. His hobbies include family activities, reading, cooking, eating, exercise and repeated attempts at humor. What you’ll learn about in this episode: David’s background as a serial entrepreneur David’s first businesses as a kid Where the entrepreneurial spirit comes from Why leaders have to force their teams to make decisions without them “Make Love in the Workplace”: David’s book for improving workplace culture that he is giving away for free with a strategy session David’s podcast Avanti Entrepreneur How David pivoted from a business model that wasn’t profitable to one that became much more scalable Why entrepreneurs rarely stick to the business that they start out in What’s coming up for David in the future “Main Street Entrepreneur”: a great book by Michael Glauser that David is reading right now Why we are probably going to see a huge influx of entrepreneurs Why you need to do whatever it takes (and why you can’t say “that’s not my job”) Resources: RebornCredit.com REInvestorSummit.com/Avanti REInvestorSummit.com/101 REInvestorSummit.com/Capital REInvestorSummit.com/coaching david@davidmammano.com

David Mammano’s mission in life is to help people realize their highest potential through education. To accomplish this mission, David founded what has become Next Step Education Group, in 1995. Next Step Education Group is a multi-media enterprise with digital, mobile, video and consumer products and has grown to become a nationwide resource that helps millions of students a year with college, career and life planning. What you’ll learn about in this episode: David’s entrepreneurial journey The key initiatives system — what are key initiatives? How the key initiatives are implemented after they’re identified The Google Doc that keeps key initiatives organized How to establish accountability with key initiatives Why celebration is a key step in the key initiatives system David’s upcoming podcast and other things upcoming for his business Ways to contact David: Email: david@davidmammano.com Website: davidmammano.com

David Mammano is the Founder/CEO of Next Step Education Group, entrepreneurial coach and professional speaker. He has created five companies from scratch and has become known as a successful, serial, grassroots entrepreneur. He loves helping other entrepreneurs shorten the learning curve. David’s mission in life is to help people realize their highest potential through education. To accomplish this mission, David founded what has become Next Step Education Group, in 1995. Next Step Education Group is a multi-media enterprise with digital, mobile, video and consumer products and has grown to become a nationwide resource that helps millions of students a year with college, career and life planning. In 2004, David published his first book, "101 Things You Can Do To Become an Outstanding Young Adult." His second book, "Make Love in the Workplace," a guide to awesome culture in the office, was published in 2014. David has spoken at hundreds of high school, college, business and EO events. In June 2012, he was able to check something off from his bucket list and spoke at a TEDx Conference. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What made David decide to become an entrepreneur and how his career has evolved since then to where it is today Why you need to surround yourself with mentors Why business leaders have to put their egos aside, hire people smarter than them, and let them do what they do Young employees vs. veterans: who should you hire and when? Turning failures into opportunities The challenges David has faced when scaling his business What David looks for in his “A Players” How to retain your employees easily What David uses to work on his personal development Why you should never ever wing your schedule Ways to contact David: Email: david@davidmammano.com Website: http://davidmammano.com/ Book: “Make Love in the Workplace”

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Dave Mammano is the founder and CEO of the Next Step Education Group. His mission in life is to help people realize their highest potential through education. Next Step is a multi-media enterprise that has grown to become a nationwide resource with prestigious awards and honors, including being named a three time consecutive Inc. Magazine 5000 growth company and Top 100 growth company in Rochester, New York. David has spoken at hundreds of high school, college, business and EO events, including TEDx, and is the author of the new book, “Make Love in the Workplace”.  What do you do in the first 60 minutes of your day? David reads immediately upon waking up at 5:30 in the morning, meditates, and exercises -- don't leave your morning up to chance. ONWARD! Favorite quote or lesson? "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world. The unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." - George Bernard Shaw How do you define success? Success is all about balance -- it comes down to faith, family, finances, food, fitness, fun -- the 6 Fs of success. What strategy do you use to combat fear? David believes you have to put your focus on the goal -- not the negatives -- and David tells the reasons why here. What makes as "A player" an "A player"? An "A player" is an "A player" on their own -- and it's up to you to nurture them.   Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success” How can we become better mentors? Be cognisant of what you're doing -- your mentees are watching your every step Walk the talk -- don't just say what your mentees should do -- do it yourself How can we build an audience? Create a lot of free content that people want in an easily digestible format -- blogs, podcasts, webinars, speeches Turn the things that help you into content that can help others Get a coach How can business owners reach that elusive next level? Admit that you're vulnerable and need help Join groups and programs to learn and grow How best to connect with David: Email: david@nextstepu.com   You can also find us here: ----- OnwardNation.com -----

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, speaker, trainer, and his digital marketing insights have been featured in SUCCESS, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and other media.   Good Morning Onward Nation…Stephen Woessner here. Last week, in episode 93, I shared that after 20+ years of owning five companies, and having an opportunity to work with and interview some of today’s top business owners here on Onward Nation, I’ve noticed 12 reoccurring themes – or Master Success Strategies of today’s top business owners — that come up over and over again because they have contributed to the success of our amazing and incredible guests at Onward Nation. I shared 5 of the master success strategies as well as some of the key insights learned from our first 99 guests along this great journey that has been Onward Nation. Wow…I am still getting used to the fact that tomorrow will be episode 100. 100 went by so quickly — and we are just getting started, Onward Nation! There is so much more to come. The feedback after sharing five of the success strategies was awesome — that the solocast was a helpful resource. And speaking of resources…did you download our 12 Success Strategies of Today’s Top Business Owners eBook? If not…why not? You can still download it here.   For today’s solocast…I selected 5 more of the 12 master success strategies — and we are going to do a deep dive. So that when we are done with today’s episode, you will have last week’s solocast to pair up with today’s, and you will have deep dives into 10 of the 12 strategies. Plus, the eBook we created for you contains all 12 success strategies. But…before we dig into today’s 5 strategies…I owe you and everyone in Onward Nation a very big thank you. If you are listening to your first-ever Onward Nation episode — I want to say thank you — and let you know how much it means to me that you decided to share your precious time with the ever-growing Onward Nation…today. Look, I know there are lots of excellent podcasts you can choose from — and I am grateful you chose to be here…right now. And if you have been listening to Onward Nation for a while now…you may already know how I feel about the sacredness of your time. We all have the same 86,400 seconds in a day — and I consider you being here — in this moment — right now — to be a sacred exchange of time and value. You are generously giving me your precious time — and in exchange — right now — I have to be at my best to deliver the value you expect. I know that I have to be at that quote – unquote “next level” to ensure you come back and continue to listen. So if I am serious about your time being sacred — then me going all-in and working hard at making this episode excellent is the best way for me to express my gratitude for you being here. And at any point — if you think I’m missing the mark — or — if I shared something helpful to you and your business — please let me know. I love feedback because it is the only way for me to get better. My email address is stephen @ onwardnation.com — and yep — that is my actual email address. No fancy filters. You send me an email and it will come right to my Inbox. I answer every single email. So please let me know — any time — thumbs up or thumbs down. Deal?   Okay, Onward Nation…here we go…a deep dive into 5 bonus master success strategies from today’s top business owners. Some of the strategies are simple and will only take a minute or two to cover, which also makes them easy to put into practice inside your business. But there are also several strategies that will require a deeper explanation. I will guide you through the step-by-step to putting each strategy into practice. And I’m also going to share the links to some of my favorite resources with you in today’s Show Notes.   Let’s dive into Strategy #4. Look for feedback Onward Nation…you will find success by looking for constructive feedback. All the time. The relentless pursuit of feedback as Joel Boggess, my guest during episode 4 of Onward Nation described. You must swallow your pride. You have to set your ego aside and then recognize that getting better is a process. As Vince Lombardi said, “The man on top of the mountain didn’t fall there.” And the only way to climb that mountain is to push your way up the side of the mountain — one step at a time. To conquer your fear of criticism. Because it is the fear of criticism that keeps you — that prevents you from asking for feedback. Fear prevents you from getting real — getting honest with yourself — getting honest with your performance — and getting honest with your scorecard. Looking for feedback takes guts, Onward Nation. It takes guts to seek out and listen to feedback. It is the only way to improve what is otherwise unknown. The relentless pursuit of feedback is not about seeking out compliments — it rests solely on seeking out how to get better. You cannot get to that next level — to move onward to that next level — until you start asking those who you currently serve — how you can get better — how you can do better for them — how you can deliver more value to them. Feedback is a critical ingredient for your entrepreneurial recipe. So what is the process to look for feedback? First…you need to surround yourself with mentors, books, training resources, and a trusted network of advisors. They will be invaluable to you in sharing the feedback you need to grow. Second…Onward Nation…you need to have the guts to ask customers Third…you need to ignore the fear of criticism. Fear is self-imposed. You are the one who creates it. Fear doesn’t actually exist but in your own mind. So don’t let fear keep you from asking for feedback, Onward Nation. You already know that owning a business is not always pretty — but everyone has to start somewhere — so don’t compare yourself to others who have been doing it longer than you. Cody Foster, my guest on episode 80 of Onward Nation taught me that very powerful lesson. I was in Topeka spending some time with Cody and his team at Advisors Excel and one night at Cody’s house he shared some stories from the early days of Advisors Excel — what it was like when there were only the three co-founders…and how they grew the business…and now…to look at Advisors Excel…it’s a multi-billion company with 350 employees and a 100,000 square foot office — and then compare their “front-of-stage” with your “back-of-stage” — or your present day reality. That is not a fair comparison. Now that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t seek out and use models of other successful companies to improve our own trajectory. But to compare your current state with a company that has been doing for 10-years longer than you can destroy the amazing, wonderful, and beautiful things you are presently working on. Comparisons are not feedback. Instead, look at their path and let that serve as inspiration of what is possible and not a comparison of where you are currently at. Don’t turn their path of success somehow into a mirror to see that you are underachieving. Remember, Onward Nation, “Limits like fears are often just an illusion.” So go out — set the fear of criticism aside — and look for feedback. Jim Rohn said,   “If you help enough people get what they want — you will get what you want.”   And the only way you can help them get what they want is by asking them — look for feedback — to learn how you can serve — how you can give.   Let’s keep that momentum of giving going…because strategy #6 is Give until there is nothing left Have you watched the movie “Pumping Iron” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno? It’s more than a movie, Onward Nation — it’s more like a powerful documentary — an illustration of what it is like to give and give and give until there is nothing left — and just when you think you cannot give any more toward the pursuit of your dream — you reach down deep — and you find a way to give just a bit more. I’ve studied the sport of bodybuilding and Arnold is the only competitor I have ever heard describe the intensity of his workouts to where he would push, and push, and push until he literally vomited in a trash can at the gym. So he would sit and rest for a few minutes. Then he would get up and get back to work. Right back at it. What was the result outcome for Arnold after all that intensity? He won the Mr. Olympia competition 6 times in a row. Then he took 5-years off from bodybuilding — but surprised the sport when he came back in 1980 and won the title again — just to show he could and that he was still the best. Even after taking 5-years off. Shane Stott, my guest for episode 8 of Onward Nation, said to me,   “Stephen, the only way a successful individual will get off the entrepreneurial treadmill is when they fall to the floor dead.”   You, Onward Nation, have to be that committed to your treadmill — that committed to your success. There is no such thing as an overnight success.  You have to willing to conquer the twist and turns through faith — the faith in knowing you are on the right path — and that you will not change course. As John Lee Dumas said in episode 38…you need to F.O.C.U.S…which stands for Follow One Course Until Success, Onward Nation. So don’t think small when you CAN and SHOULD think BIG! I am going to link in the Show Notes one of the best motivational videos that I have ever watched. I have listened to it hundreds of times. I shared it with Shane Stott a couple of years ago and he converted it into an MP3 file and now listens to it every morning on his drive to work. It is part of his pre-work morning ritual. Watch the video — listen to the message — and when you do — ask yourself this question…“Have I given all that I can give toward being successful?” I guarantee that your answer — if you are honest with yourself — is no — there is still more you can give. You still have more, Onward Nation! You are well able to give more and become more. How Bad Do you Want to Succeed Motivational Speech   And now I will move to strategy #7: Eliminate distractions and then DO IT! In episode 9, Afraa Zammam — who joined me on Onward Nation from her office in the countryside outside of Berlin, Germany — said to me,   “Stephen, you must get rid of any distractions in your environment — because distractions aren’t just wasting your time — they are diminishing — they are wasting away your ability to accomplish your goals.”   Here’s the reality…if you are spending an hour checking Facebook every day — or Twitter — or watching 40-hours of TV each week (which is the average of the US population by the way) — if that is what you’re doing — you are not only distracted — but you are investing heavily toward your failure — versus investing heavily toward your success! You must eliminate the distractions and sometimes the distractions are not Facebook, Twitter, or putting a better time management system into place. Sometimes the greatest distractions are people on your team who are not moving at the pace and tempo you need them to. Remember Onward Nation, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Wise words from Jim Rohn. So release the non-performers — they are a distraction to you and your team of A Players. And by releasing them…you will empower your A Players to perform at the level they want to. Now, once you eliminate the distractions — you need to stop making excuses and get back to the business of hard work by putting your mind to the task at the hand…and just do it. If you want a great resource on excuses…flip to page 189 of Think & Grow Rich and you will find a list of 57 excuses that we all tell ourselves every day — and those excuses are robbing you, Onward Nation of your future. Excuses like: If I had the money to invest If I had a good education If I only had the time If other people understood me If conditions around me were only different If I could only do what I want If I could meet the right people If I could just get a break And the list goes on. There are 57 of them. Read the list — study the list — and then don’t let yourself use those excuses. You are better than that, Onward Nation. In this section of today’s Show Notes…I am also going to include a link to another resource — a well-known speech by Art Williams, entitled Just Do It. Art’s words will make you laugh and he may even call you on the carpet in a few areas because his words might expose some of the excuses you have been telling yourself. And how you have allowed yourself to become distracted. Watch it. Study it. You will be glad you did.   Okay, Onward Nation… 2 more strategies to go…let’s power through…now on to Strategy #10: Decide if this is right for you Marianne Williamson said…   “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people will not feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”   Onward Nation, there will be days when you question your sanity for doing what you are doing. Today may be one of those days for you. The first step to you being successful is simply deciding that this is the right thing for you. Is it? Or isn’t? If you are in — then be all in. Burn the boats — eliminate any chance of retreat — and be all in. And as I learned from Tony Robbins…we all have the power to decide — to decide to make a radical change. Change doesn’t have to take a long time — change can happen in an instant when the decision you make is a MUST. It is completely within our ability to harness the power of decisions that guides our trajectory, Onward Nation. Does that mean that being successful is as easy as making the decision to be successful? No, but making that decision — a true decision — is the critical first step — and then you have to work your face off, like Gary Vaynerchuk says…my guest for episode 42 of Onward Nation. With that said…if you want some insights — some quotes — to carry you through the rest of the day…then I have another resource for you. It is an incredible video compilation and I will include it in today’s Show Notes.   Now, Onward Nation…it is time for the final master success strategy. It is Strategy #11: Do it the right way Larry Broughton, my guest for episode 18 on Onward Nation taught us much about excellence…perseverance…tenacity…and always working to do the right thing…and not giving up. You see…Larry spent nine years in the U.S. Army Green Berets where the words “quit” or “half-way” were not part of the vocabulary. In fact, Larry said to me, “Stephen, you have choose to do the hard right over the easy wrong.” An anthem — a mission — the Green Berets use every day to guide their work — their pursuit of excellence. What a powerful lesson about doing it the right way. The right way is the only way, Onward Nation. David Mammano, my guest on episode 17 of Onward Nation, believes that success will come to business owners if they stay committed to implementing excellent standards and developing a pristine culture. So be committed, Onward Nation, to building a culture of greatness within your company. How? You need to coach your team on how to do it the right way — you set the pace — you must show them how to do it the right way — how you manage your time with excellence — but if you suck at those things or are average — then don’t expect your team to be excellent. How can you expect them to do it the right way when you don’t do it the right way? Don’t take shortcuts — shortcuts will inevitably lead to failure. Remember, you set the pace…you are the example of excellence in your company…you must be committed to doing it the right way…and if you are…your team will do it the right way and you will succeed at strategy #12.   Okay, Onward Nation – I hope those 5 master success strategies shared in this solocast were valuable to you. Please drop me a line and let me know what you thought. You can share your comments at the bottom of the show notes for this episode – or – you can email me anytime at Stephen @ onwardnation.com and yes – that is my actual email address – comes directly to me – no fancy filter, routing, or sorting…comes right to my Inbox. Feel free to use it anytime. Let me know…thumbs up or thumbs down? We will be back tomorrow with episode 100 — a very special episode — a special milestone. It is such a privilege to be here with you — to have been here for 99 episodes — thank you, Onward Nation. Until tomorrow…onward with gusto!   You can also find us here: ------ OnwardNation.com ------

Dave Mammano is the founder and CEO of the Next Step Education Group. His mission in life is to help people realize their highest potential through education. Next Step is a multi-media enterprise that has grown to become a nationwide resource with prestigious awards and honors, including being named a three time consecutive Inc. Magazine 5000 growth company and Top 100 growth company in Rochester, New York. David has spoken at hundreds of high school, college, business and EO events, including TEDx, and is the author of the new book, “Make Love in the Workplace”. Secret -- timesaving technique Focus on your priorities. For example, Dave likes to get the hardest task done first thing in the morning. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Dave enjoys running in the morning because it provides a spark of energy for the rest of his day. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Dave hired an individual with a noxious personality who almost ruined his company’s culture -- and Dave tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to effectively manage their time by learning to schedule.” Most influential lesson learned from a mentor “You have to have balance -- there has to be a balance between family and business.”   Final Round -- “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success”   What systems would you go back and put into place sooner? “I would have implemented a system that could bring the team together and gauge individual metrics.” What one strategy or “recipe” would compound into big wins for business owners? Identify one vital priority a day. How to exceed expectations and add the most value? An individual who can challenge management by independently thinking of new ideas. What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success? It’s a step by step process Passion has to relate to profitability How best to connect with David: http://www.nextstepu.com (585) 742-1260