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What if the most powerful move you could make as a founder is to stop being the one doing it all?Today's episode explores the mindset shift that turns your business from a job into a scalable, valuable system. Bill is joined by legendary entrepreneur and author Michael E. Gerber to discuss why strategically working on the business, not in it, is the single most important shift a founder can make. From designing scripts to building systems that run without you, Michael shares what it truly means to scale with intention.Michael E. Gerber is the author of the best-selling E-Myth Revisited and with over 28 other books, Michael has spent decades helping entrepreneurs turn chaos into structure and systems. His latest creation is The Dreaming Room, an immersive experience designed to help business owners redefine their business vision and create a roadmap for success.Topics explored in this episode:(02:45) The Origin of the E-Myth*How a chance encounter led Michael to uncover the hidden flaw in small businesses.(08:05) Systems Are the Brand*Why the DNA of a brand lives in its systems and not in its logo or marketing.(11:45) From Script to Soul*How do you express the same message over and over with intention and passion?(14:15) Why McDonald's Gets It*What entrepreneurs can learn from Founder Ray Kroc about scaling through consistency.(18:20) Sarah's Pie Shop and the Power of Working On It*An impactful story about a small business owner's transformation from technician to entrepreneur.(27:40) The Dreaming Room and the Eightfold Path*The dreamer, the thinker, the storyteller, the leader, the designer, the builder, the launcher, and the grower.(31:25) The Business Is the Product*Don't let the business become your boss.*You have to create something of value in your business, or else you will go out of business.*Most Small businesses are doing the wrong type of work. (40:45) From NuCo to Scale*Why scaling means letting go of “OldCo” and creating something that lives beyond you.Thanks to Michael E. Gerber for being on the show!Learn more about The Dreaming Room: https://www.michaelegerbercompanies.comContact Michael directly: michael@michaelegerbercompanies.comConnect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelegerberBill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth. Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGallBill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions

Send us a textFrom accountants to chiropractors, and digital marketers to bakers, the idea of starting a business based on your current career can seem like a straightforward pathway to success. But it's not enough to just excel in your trade - you need to master the complex nuances of the business world too. Most businesses that are failing have the same problem: they haven't created an easily replicable (but unshakeable) selling strategy. Someone who has built a whole empire teaching business owners this skill is our guest this week, Michael E Gerber. After his brother-in-law introduced him to Silicon Valley investors over half a century ago, it set off a cascade of career-changing events that left him one of the most sought-after sales consultants in the USA. Since then, Michael's passion has been helping budding entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of business and apply them to a wide-ranging kaleidoscope of careers with the same end goal - scaling for consistently successful results that can be reproduced time and time again. He authored the business bible ‘The E-Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It', which has sold over 5 million copies and has been labelled the best-selling business book of all time. Michael generously shares his best advice with us, from future-proofing for potential acquisitions, to monetising creativity, and the key skills all business owners need to know. Join me for a conversation with one of the biggest players in the marketing industry - we're going back to basics, mastering skills that are just as relevant today as they were 50 years ago. Episode Highlights:(00:03) The man, the E-Myth, the legend(00:51) Michael's answer to the cocktail party question(01:50) How E-Myth was created: the selling strategy problem(07:42) The most common mistakes new business owners make(10:58) Mastering the fundamentals of business (the McDonald's franchise story)(17:52) Prepare now for all possible futures(18:17) Only 2% of people in the world are brilliant creators(22:49) The businesses Michael has spent half a century buildingAbout Michael E Gerber:Michael E. Gerber is the author of the NY Times mega-bestseller, for two consecutive decades, "The E-Myth Revisited" and nine other worldwide best-selling E-Myth books concerning small business entrepreneurship, leadership, and management. His mission is "to transform the state of small business worldwide”.Connect with Michael E Gerber:⏩ Join Michael's personal mentoring and development coaching course ‘The Dreaming Room' Resource Links:⏩ Your Social Voice Website (https://www.yoursocialvoice.com.au/)⏩ Join our Mogul Mastermind (https://www.mogulmastermind.com.au/)⏩ Join our Free Facebook Community (http://www.joinmygroup.com.au/)Connect with Kim Barrett:⏩ Follow Us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mrkimbarrett⏩ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realkimbarrett/⏩ Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realkimbarrettThank you so much for listening! If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.⏩ Subscribe to YouTube https://bit.ly/3ApZLpL⏩ Subscribe to Apple Podcasts:

In this episode of Contractor Radio, Jim sits down with one of the true legends in  business coaching, Michael E. Gerber author of over 35 books including "The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It", and founder of "The EMyth  Coaching Program that has propelled thousands of people from  technician to business owner.  Some key takeaways in this episode are: -Michael's 8 fold plan that every business must follow to succeed in business.  -How all great impactful companies begin by understanding and building their dream. - Why create results - What exactly is "The Dreaming Room"- Michael's offer for you, the listener, to be part of the 22 person session alongside Jim and Michael. "The difference between a personal dream and an impersonal dream is meteoric"- Michael Gerber Check out MOMNT: https://pages.momnt.com/contractorcoachproGet a Free Assessment of your business here: https://bit.ly/CTR-podcastFollow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contractorcoachproYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ContractorCoachPROInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/contractorcoachproLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contractorcoachproPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contractorradioTOP REP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topreptrainingThe host of Contractor Radio, Jim Johnson, is also a best selling author! Get his book here so you can get control, grow and achieve freedom: Click Here for Contractor's Blueprint

About Chris Goegan: Chris is the Founder and CMO of Engineered Growth Systems. He is a business growth consultant who helps clients grow and scale their businesses using a proprietary methodology called Engineered Marketing, a time-tested and proven way of building the ultimate internet selling machine. His mission is to simplify small business growth and help good people build great businesses.In this episode, Nancy and Chris discuss:Engineered Marketing speaks to hots, warms, and colds differently and uses the medium that speaks to each best.Collaborating with Michael E. Gerber to sell The Dreaming Room.Key Takeaways: You don't need the latest trends like funnels to sell well, what you need are differentiators and a selling system."Instead of focusing on traffic, let's start with people. Let's start with the hots, people that are ready to buy." - Chris Goegan Connect with Chris Goegan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgoegan/Website: https://www.chrisgoegan.com/Email: chris@chrisgoegan.comTry Our Proven, 3-Step System, Guaranteeing Accountability and Transparency that Drives RESULTS by clicking on this link: https://oneofakindsales.com/call-center-in-a-box/Click on this link to download a FREE digital copy of The Inside Sales Solution: https://form.jotform.com/212374882793164 Connect with Nancy Calabrese: Twitter: https://twitter.com/oneofakindsalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/One-Of-A-Kind-Sales-304978633264832/Website: https://oneofakindsales.comPhone: 908-879-2911 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncalabrese/Email: leads@oneofakindsales.com

This week, in Part 2 of my conversation with Michael E. Gerber, we look ahead, to how the E-Myth can touch you too, above and beyond his books.  This week we look ahead to Michael's E-Myth Vertical Publications, The Dreaming Room, Radical U., and we close out this 12th Season of Franchise Today, with a special offer from Michael E. Gerber to Franchise Today listeners, that invites you to bring all of this to bear, in a very personal and impactful way.  A very generous offer from Michael E. Gerber, for Franchise Today listeners, wraps up Season 12 of Franchise Today.

Jen and James discuss why the Ivor Novello winning album The Dreaming Room got Laura Mvula dropped from her label. Plus a phone call with Laura's nan. Produced by Hannah Hufford Photography by Edward Moore Design by Danny Arter

It was almost twenty-five years ago; I was introduced to one of the most enlightening books on entrepreneurship I have ever read. The E-Myth Revisited is one of the most successful business books of the twentieth century. It was voted the #1 business book by the Inc. 500 CEOs. It has sold several million copies, has been translated into almost 20 languages, and is recommended reading for many new franchise owners.  This interview we discuss the success of The E-Myth Revisited, Michael’s inspiration for creating “In the Dreaming Room” and my personal favorite book, “Awaking The Entrepreneur Within”.  Michael E. Gerber is a true legend of entrepreneurship. Inc. Magazine calls him “the World’s #1 Small Business Guru” — the entrepreneurial and small business thought leader who has impacted the lives of millions of individuals and hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide for over 40 years.  Michael E. Gerber is the author of the mega-bestseller “The E-Myth Revisited” and five other E-Myth books concerning small business and entrepreneurship.  Additionally, Mr. Gerber has written 14 industry-specific E-Myth Vertical books co-authored by industry experts.  These books are written for: Attorneys, Accountants, Optometrists, Chiropractors, Landscape Contractors, Financial Advisors, Architects, Real Estate Brokerages, Insurance Stores, Dentists, Nutritionists, Bookkeepers, Veterinarians, Real Estate Investors and soon to be HVAC Contractors.  Based on his intimate, in-depth experiences with entrepreneurs in his Dreaming Room™ events, along with the tens of thousands of clients his company has coached and mentored over the past 40 years, Michael E. Gerber has authored his revolutionary new book on entrepreneurship and The Dreaming Room™ called: “Awakening the Entrepreneur Within: How Ordinary People Can Create Extraordinary Companies.”

Michael Gerber: The Making of a True Entrepreneur Do you have dreams, ambitions, skills, and passions in life? Perhaps you’re thinking of turning your passion into a business. Before you start signing off the incorporation papers and hanging a fancy poster in your window, you might like to hear what Michael Gerber has to say. You see, most of the 500,000 new businesses that are started every month in the U.S. alone will fail. You can be pretty sure that the ones who don’t will have read and applied the principles of Michael Gerber’s book “The E-Myth.” He joins us here today to share words of wisdom for dream-builders and business owners. About Michael Gerber Michael E. Gerber is a true legend of entrepreneurship. Inc. Magazine
 calls him “the World’s #1 Small Business Guru” — the entrepreneurial and small business thought leader who has impacted the lives of millions of individuals and hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide for over 40 years. Michael E. Gerber is the author of the mega-bestseller “The E-Myth Revisited” and five other E-Myth books concerning small business and entrepreneurship.  Additionally, Mr. Gerber has written 14 industry-specific E-Myth Vertical books co-authored by industry experts.  These books are written for: Attorneys, Accountants, Optometrists, Chiropractors, Landscape Contractors, Financial Advisors, Architects, Real Estate Brokerages, Insurance Stores, Dentists, Nutritionists, Bookkeepers, Veterinarians, Real Estate Investors and soon to be HVAC Contractors. Today, Michael is on a new mission, to bring economic development strengths and capabilities to millions of people around the world by awakening the new entrepreneur within them.  His one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial incubator called The Dreaming Room: Design, Build, Launch & Grow™, is now being led throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. This program will soon be sponsored by cities throughout the United States, and soon in cities throughout the world. Based on his intimate, in-depth experiences with entrepreneurs in his Dreaming Room™ events, along with the tens of thousands of clients his company has coached and mentored over the past 40 years, Michael E. Gerber has  authored his revolutionary new book on entrepreneurship and The Dreaming Room™ called: “Awakening the Entrepreneur Within: How Ordinary People Can Create Extraordinary Companies.” Mr. Gerber believes that awakened entrepreneurs seek a path that has, at its core, a higher, more inspiring meaning than just making money, selling a product, or seizing market share.  According to Mr. Gerber, a new entrepreneur is a trailblazer seeking to transform lives in all areas – from designing a small business, building it, launching it and growing it. As a result of a participant’s experience in The Dreaming Room: Design, Build, Launch & Grow™ the evolving entrepreneurs within will discover the means to create a new company, or transform an old one, while going on to work ON his or her business and life, rather than just IN it — unfailingly reflecting his or her transformational resolve into the actions needed for a company to flourish. Michael and his wife, Luz Delia, live in Carlsbad, California. Visit Michael's website here.

Merry X-Mas to all my Gentile and Secular listeners and friends. This episode (I believe) drops on X-Mas Eve so in lieu of a gift under the tree on this night of nights we offer this, the last On Target of 2017. An hour of music to, perhaps, be the audio backdrop as you open presents (although these songs have nothing to do with the season whatsoever)? There will not be a new episode until January 13th so please accept this humble offering for now and have a wonderful X-Mas and an explosive New Year. Be seeing you... in 2018. Please like the Facebook page here: facebook.com/ontargetpodcast/ ------------------------------------------------- The Playlist Is: "Music" Jeanette White - A&M "Just A Little Bit" Roy Head - Scepter "T.C.B. Or T.Y.A." Bobby Patterson - Jetstar "Cheri-O" Bert Hunter - Elf "Do The Thing" Lou Courtney - Riverside "Heaven Must Have Sent You" Continental 4 - Jay-Walking "Dancing Frog" Wynder K. Frog - United Artists "Road Runner" The Gants - Liberty "Liza Jane" Davy Jones & The King Bees - Decca "I Am Searching" Lou Lawton - Capitol "Me And You" Peaches & Herb - Date "Getting Mighty Crowded" Betty Everett - President "Whip it on Me" Jessie Hill - Minit "Good Time Charlie" Bobby Bland - Duke "Talk To Me Baby (Put Some Sugar In My Ear)" Joe Haywood - Enjoy "This Must Be The Place" The Chicago Loop - Dynovoice "A Legal Matter" The Litter - Scotty "Whatcha Gonna Do About It?" The Litter - Warick "I Gotta Come Back" Little Frankie Lee - Peacock "I Don't Want To Lose Your Love" Billy Woods - Verve "Comin Home Baby" The Ernie Freeman Combo - Liberty "Dreaming Room" Don Fardon - GNP Crescendo

Michael Gerber is a legendary business expert and speaker who wrote the most powerful book about business, The E Myth. Inc Magazine names Michael as “the world’s #1 small business Guru” who is still awakening entrepreneurs today through his course based on his newest book: Beyond The E-Myth. At the age of 80, Michael still personally leads his advanced program; The Dreaming Room, that is being held throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. In this episode, we will be discussing:  Michael’s past that led him to the idea of The E Myth Selling as a system The true definition of business Necessary elements for a successful business: dream, vision, and purpose The hierarchy of growth Healthy economic capability How The E Myth altered real lives The Dreaming Room™ and how you can be transformed by getting involved Legacy in relation to enterprise The eightfold path to success Outcome of being a true entrepreneur The “big conclusion,” product and sales The client fulfillment system Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Watch this short video to see what Michael is doing NOW: To order Michael’s new course on Beyond The E Myth: The E Myth Beyond The E Myth The Most Successful Small Businesses in the World The Dreaming Room Podcast Sponsor: Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production services   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Your First Thousand Clients Community today: mitchrusso.com Mitch Russo LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Gerber is a legendary business expert and speaker who wrote the most powerful book about business, The E Myth. Inc Magazine names Michael as “the world’s #1 small business Guru” who is still awakening entrepreneurs today through his course based on his newest book: Beyond The E-Myth. At the age of 80, Michael still personally leads his advanced program; The Dreaming Room, that is being held throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.In this episode, we will be discussing: Michael’s past that led him to the idea of The E MythSelling as a systemThe true definition of businessNecessary elements for a successful business: dream, vision, and purposeThe hierarchy of growthHealthy economic capabilityHow The E Myth altered real livesThe Dreaming Room™ and how you can be transformed by getting involvedLegacy in relation to enterpriseThe eightfold path to successOutcome of being a true entrepreneurThe “big conclusion,” product and salesThe client fulfillment systemResources Mentioned in This Episode:Watch this short video to see what Michael is doing NOW:To order Michael’s new course on Beyond The E Myth:The E MythBeyond The E Myth The Most Successful Small Businesses in the WorldThe Dreaming RoomPodcast Sponsor:Oscar Hamilton - Podcast Editing & Production servicesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Episode #33 The World’s #1 Small Business Guru Our special guest for Mortgage Marketing Radio this week is Michael E. Gerber. Inc. Magazine
 calls Michael E. Gerber “the World’s #1 Small Business Guru.” He’s an entrepreneurial and small business thought leader who has impacted the lives of millions of individuals and hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide for over 40 years. As Michael states during our interview, what we do in our in our job activities is not about the day-to-day stuff. The opening and closing loans, meeting with real estate agents and it’s not about just making money. Michaels conviction is that our work needs to be about something more, something bigger. Without purpose and meaning, the routine activities eventually burn us out and it never becomes enough. We don’t want to spend a lifetime doing something that doesn’t give our life meaning. Michael is the author of the mega-bestseller “The E-Myth Revisited” and five other E-Myth books concerning small business and entrepreneurship. Michael has also created an immersive experience called The Dreaming Room: Design, Build, Launch & Grow™ Through the Dreaming Room, Michael helps entrepreneurs and business professionals discover the means to create a new company, or transform an old one, while going to work ON his or her business and life, rather than just IN it — unfailingly reflecting his or her transformational resolve into the actions needed for a company and ones life to flourish. In this interview, you’ll learn: ● How business can be an exciting metaphor for “the way” ● Michaels McDonalds epiphany ● The “mechanics” of a successful business ● What is “The Dreaming Room” ● No “meaning” and no fulfillment Links we mentioned: ● http://www.beyondemyth.com/dreaming/ ● http://www.beyondemyth.com/ ● http://michaelegerbercompanies.com

Welcome to episode #545 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast.  Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #545 - Host: Mitch Joel. Very few business thinkers have influenced me as much as Michael Gerber. His best-selling book, The E-Myth, made me rethink everything (from a business and a motivational perspective). It also came at the perfect time... just as Twist Image (now Mirum) was starting to take shape. Originally published in 1995, and now available in fifteen languages, The E-Myth Revisited has become the indispensable handbook for millions of small business owners, franchisors, and entrepreneurs alike. Recently, Gerber continued publishing books like The Dreaming Room (a book that helps entrepreneurs practice a new approach to creative and strategic thinking) then Awakening The Entrepreneur Within and now, Beyond The E-Myth. This is his simple (hard to do) eight-styes process to help entrepreneurs move to a place of working "on" the business instead of "in" it. It's a phenomenal read and Gerber's insights on business success will surprise you. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 49:32. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on twitter. Six Pixels of Separation the book is now available. CTRL ALT Delete is now available too! Here is my conversation with Michael Gerber. Beyond The E-Myth. The E-Myth. The Dreaming Room. Awakening The Entrepreneur Within. Follow Michael on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Get David's song for free here: Artists For Amnesty. Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #545 - Host: Mitch Joel. Tags: advertising advertising podcast audio awakening the entrepreneur within beyond the e myth blog blogging brand branding business blog business book business podcast business success business thinker david usher digital marketing digital marketing agency digital marketing blog entrepreneur Facebook franchise google iTunes j walter thompson jwt leadership podcast management podcast marketing marketing blog marketing podcast michael e gerber michael gerber mirum mirum agency mirum agency blog mirum blog small business social media strategic thinking the dreaming room the e myth the e myth revisited twitter wpp

Today I’m fortunate enough to have an incredible guest. Michael E. Gerber is the mega-bestselling author of 28 E-Myth books, including The E-Myth, The E-Myth Revisited, and his newest book Beyond the E-Myth. The Wall Street Journal named The E-Myth, which has sold over five million copies, the bestselling business book of all time. It’s sold in 145 countries and has been translated into 29 languages. Even business professors are clearly enthusiastic about its value, as it’s taught at 118 universities. In our conversation, Michael gives some fantastic insight into what it takes to create a truly great (and successful) business. He emphasizes the importance of a solid foundation, and of creating something with the potential for success rather than trying to fix something that’s broken. Find Out More About Michael Here: @MichaelEGerber on TwitterMichaelEGerberCo on FacebookMichael E. Gerber CompaniesEMyth.com In This Episode: [01:15] - The E-Myth is the entrepreneurial myth, Michael explains. He goes into more depth, describing the difference between entrepreneurs and “technicians suffering from an entrepreneurial seizure.” He and Stephan then discuss the concept of a “company of one.” [03:32] - Michael talks about companies not surviving the first ten years, and offers his definition of survival. He also talks about the importance of having an exit strategy. [08:33] - Why build a new company instead of fixing the current one? Michael’s response is that Stephan’s hypothetical scenario isn’t one that’s of interest to him. He and Stephan then talk about a more realistic scenario: a businessman with a few employees. [13:01] - The “entrepreneur within” is four distinct personalities, Michael says. He explains what they are: the dreamer, the thinker, the storyteller, and the leader. These correspond to the dream, the vision, the purpose, and the mission. He also describes his Dreaming Room, and gives examples of companies that he’s helped achieve success (including Infusionsoft and 1-800-Got-Junk). [19:38] - Michael explains why his new book Beyond the E-Myth is “beyond” the E-Myth. People see growth, opportunities, and problems as complex, he explains, and this book makes them simple by giving a list of steps. [20:46] - Michael’s first four steps correspond to the personalities and roles of the four aspects of the entrepreneur within. Together, they form the foundation or platform on which you can grow a company strong enough to sell. [21:38] - Many businesses are confused by the differences between these categories. Michael gives examples of his answers to help clarify the categories for listeners. He and Stephan then talk about the example of McDonald’s to illustrate the difference between creating a business versus creating a job for yourself. [25:51] - Michael talks about who his consumer is: the independent small business owner. [27:04] - “You’re not trying to fix what’s broken, you’re trying to create what’s not,” Michael memorably tells us. He goes on to explain more about the importance of creating a new business instead of fixing a broken one, or choosing “NewCo” over “OldCo.” [28:55] - Stephan talks about Carl Jung’s separate office for his dreaming work, and mentions his previous interview with Cal Newport. He and Michael discuss the importance of having a separate space for your deep work, or big-picture thinking. [29:52] - We’ve now reached the mission, which is to “invent the turnkey system that will enable you to realize and manifest your dream, your vision, and your purpose.” [32:15] - In discussing the importance of NewCo over OldCo, Michael talks about Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, which he holds up as an example of NewCo. [34:25] - Michael explains the difference between a mission statement and a vision statement. [36:49] - Some people are too rigid to easily accept that they aren’t irreplaceable. This makes it harder for them to go through these steps, Michael tells us. He also talks about what makes a turnkey system or business “turnkey.” [41:15] - Michael gives his definition of a legacy. It isn’t about money, he explains, but rather the creations you’ve left behind. Links and Resources: @MichaelEGerber on TwitterMichaelEGerberCo on FacebookMichael E. Gerber CompaniesEMyth.comThe E-MythThe E-Myth RevisitedBeyond the E-MythDreaming RoomCal NewportLockheed MartinSkunk Works

Today I’m fortunate enough to have an incredible guest. Let’s start off with some hints to see if you can figure out who it is! He’s the mega-bestselling author of 28 E-Myth books, including The E-Myth, The E-Myth Revisited, and his newest book Beyond the E-Myth. Inc. Magazine has declared him the “World’s #1 Small Business Guru,” and his books and methods are taught at well over a hundred universities worldwide. Have you figured it out yet? The answer, of course, is the renowned Michael E. Gerber. In this conversation, he gives incredible insight into creating and running a company, all gleaned from decades of experience. We learn in particular about OldCo versus NewCo, and the four distinct personalities of the “entrepreneur within.” Find Out More About Michael Here: @MichaelEGerber on TwitterMichaelEGerberCo on FacebookMichael E. Gerber CompaniesEMyth.com In This Episode: [01:52] - The E-Myth is the entrepreneurial myth, Michael explains. He goes into more depth, describing the difference between entrepreneurs and “technicians suffering from an entrepreneurial seizure.” He and Stephan then discuss the concept of a “company of one.” [04:10] - Michael talks about companies not surviving the first ten years, and offers his definition of survival. He also talks about the importance of having an exit strategy. [09:10] - Why build a new company instead of fixing the current one? Michael’s response is that Stephan’s hypothetical scenario isn’t one that’s of interest to him. He and Stephan then talk about a more realistic scenario: a businessman with a few employees. [13:39] - The “entrepreneur within” is four distinct personalities, Michael says. He explains what they are: the dreamer, the thinker, the storyteller, and the leader. These correspond to the dream, the vision, the purpose, and the mission. He also describes his Dreaming Room, and gives examples of companies that he’s helped achieve success (including Infusionsoft and 1-800-Got-Junk). [20:15] - Michael explains why his new book Beyond the E-Myth is “beyond” the E-Myth. People see growth, opportunities, and problems as complex, he explains, and this book makes them simple by giving a list of steps. [21:23] - Michael’s first four steps correspond to the personalities and roles of the four aspects of the entrepreneur within. Together, they form the foundation or platform on which you can grow a company strong enough to sell. [22:15] - Many businesses are confused by the differences between these categories. Michael gives examples of his answers to help clarify the categories for listeners. He and Stephan then talk about the example of McDonald’s to illustrate the difference between creating a business versus creating a job for yourself. [26:28] - Michael talks about who his consumer is: the independent small business owner. [27:41] - “You’re not trying to fix what’s broken, you’re trying to create what’s not,” Michael memorably tells us. He goes on to explain more about the importance of creating a new business instead of fixing a broken one, or choosing “NewCo” over “OldCo.” [29:32] - Stephan talks about Carl Jung’s separate office for his dreaming work, and mentions his previous interview with Cal Newport. He and Michael discuss the importance of having a separate space for your deep work, or big-picture thinking. [30:29] - We’ve now reached the mission, which is to “invent the turnkey system that will enable you to realize and manifest your dream, your vision, and your purpose.” [32:52] - In discussing the importance of NewCo over OldCo, Michael talks about Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, which he holds up as an example of NewCo. [35:02] - Michael explains the difference between a mission statement and a vision statement. [37:26] - Some people are too rigid to easily accept that they aren’t irreplaceable. This makes it harder for them to go through these steps, Michael tells us. He also talks about what makes a turnkey system or business “turnkey.” [41:52] - Michael gives his definition of a legacy. It isn’t about money, he explains, but rather the creations you’ve left behind. Get Optimized! Take an honest look at your company. Is it a “company of one”? That is, if you were to quit today, would the company be able to survive? Develop an exit strategy for your company. Could you sell it in one year? Five? What would that take? Outline your options and sketch out plans to make this possible. Using your work from the previous step as guidance, do one extra thing each week to make your company more saleable. Links and Resources: @MichaelEGerber on TwitterMichaelEGerberCo on FacebookMichael E. Gerber CompaniesEMyth.comThe E-MythThe E-Myth RevisitedBeyond the E-MythDreaming RoomCal NewportLockheed MartinSkunk Works  

Michael E. Gerber, founder of Michael E. Gerber companies and author of The E-Myth books is this episode's featured guest and he discusses some of the main concepts of his latest book, Beyond the E-Myth. Michael E. Gerber is a pillar of business development and coaching going as far back as the 1970s, and his insights on systems, startups and scaling up businesses into enterprises will be central in this episode. You'll hear about decades worth of business acumen and you'll learn about: What is a company of one, and how to build and scale it up (02:05)? How he started his business, his experience creating the first business development / coaching firm, and how he positioned it (03:39). The E-Myth series and its promise to fix broken businesses (which is a difficult thing to do), and how did that play a part on his decision to create Beyond the E-Myth (8:17). The concept of Old Co and New Co, the difference and transition between the two (7:53, 10:03) The mindset that Michael wants entrepreneurs to have when conceptualizing their businesses (12:20). The definition and the four components of an entrepreneur (16:40), and the concept of The Dreaming Room™ to awaken the entrepreneur out of anyone (21:42). How to employ a business development program that even novices can operate (20:39). Relevant Links: http://michaelegerbercompanies.com/ (Michael Gerber Companies) http://www.beyondemyth.com/ (Beyond the E-Myth) https://www.amazon.com/Michael-E.-Gerber/e/B001I9OR5G (Michael E. Gerber on Amazon) Michael Gerber on https://twitter.com/michaelegerber ( Twitter), and https://www.facebook.com/MichaelEGerberCo/ (Facebook) Want even more audio content from the podcast? Support the show on https://www.patreon.com/Productivityist/posts (Patreon) if you want to hear more from Michael E. Gerber, plus other exclusive episodes and perks!

Word is starting to come out that Apple might be in talks to buy Jay Z's TIDAL. Is this the beginning of the end of the streaming wars or...nah...that's totally what it is.Laura Mvula's second album The Dreaming Room, is a symphony of soul and jazz that's pushing the boundaries of both genres. Marcus J. Moore (Senior Editor at Bandcamp) and Marcus K. Dowling (Getting Over) join us to celebrate one of this years must hear albums. Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek, I'm With Her) is back with a new LP, Young In All The Wrong Ways, and we've got the title track for you to get lost in.Show NotesApple reportedly in talks to acquire Jay Z's Tidal music service [The Verge]Spotify Accuses Apple of “Causing Grave Harm” By Rejecting App Update [Pitchfork]Get to know Sara WatkinsOfficial Site | Facebook | TwitterSpotify | Apple Music The Dreaming RoomLaura MvulaKevin: BUY ITMarcus (Dowling): BUY ITMarcus (J. Moore): BUY ITLINKSOfficial SiteFacebookTwitter LISTEN ONSpotifyApple Music Upcoming Tour Dates See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last weekend, Jacob South-Klein of RaW 1251AM managed to sit down for a chat with Laura Mvula, before her homecoming Birmingham gig at the O2 Institute. Includes insight into how Laura's sound has changed from her acclaimed "Sing to the Moon" album, who and what inspires her musically, and some candid discussion around life in the spotlight. Laura Mvula's new album, "The Dreaming Room", is released 17/06/16.

A year ago I had the awesome pleasure of recording one of my all-time favorite interviews.  I am talking about the incredible Michael Gerber. Today I am sharing this amazing interview with you again. Listen for the first time or listen again because Michael Gerber will get you on the right path for success in 2015. Enjoy! It was a thrill of a lifetime to have Mr. Michael E. Gerber on my podcast.  During the course of our discussion, Michael touches on so many important topics related to the journey of all entrepreneurs.  We talk about Michael's own awakening.  How he went from running away from his gifts and talents to utilizing them to live in and for his true calling.   We discuss the power of entrepreneurship, how its changed and evolved over time, how to discover your true entrepreneurial spirit within, the power of franchising systems when done right, and much much more. Mr. Gerber is a very well known author, speaker, coach, small business guru, and the king of “systems” and “systems implementation” to help make small businesses efficient, effective and practical.  He is widely known for his best selling E-myth books that are like bibles to small businesses and their owners.  I could go on and on as Mr. Gerber has done so many wonderful and incredible things on his journey, but instead I will let you listen in below to the man himself. Action Tips & Interesting Thoughts: Most entrepreneurs are technicians suffering from an entrepreneurial seizure. Don’t let where you start dictate where you go. Make your own future in your own vision. Creating a selling system is key to entrepreneurial success. It’s never to late to go after your dreams. Michael was 41 when he wrote E-myth. Safe is the enemy of creative. Faulty assumption:  that most small business owners understand business. Michael walked into McDonald's one day to buy a hamburger, and walked out with a vision for E-Myth. True dreamers have no inclination to pursue a personal dream but rather an impersonal dream.  It is not about me. It is about them. True entrepreneurs exist with a condition that is stuck outside of them. Humans are born with the natural ability to create.  But we are not born with the skills of entrepreneurship. Creativity creates conflict with the powers that be.  It creates confusion.  Creativity creates disorder, and that is what is so extraordinary about it.  And that is why it is killed in most of us from the beginning. Passion is developed more than it is discovered. Becoming excellent at something can develop passion. If you are too entrepreneurial, franchising may NOT be right for you. Fear of failure drives people away from what they were meant to do. The Dreaming Room™  is an exciting project that Michael is working on.  It is an incubator to awaken the entrepreneurial personality to the point where they are absolutely clear on 4 things:  1) The Dreamer; 2) The Thinker; 3) The Storyteller; and 4) The Leader. To learn more about Michael E. Gerber and his incredible Companies, including The Dreaming Room™, please go to: http://www.michaelegerbercompanies.com. If you would like to get in touch with Michael, you can email him directly at:  Michael@MichaelEGerber.com. iTunes:  Franchise Euphoria Podcast Tune in on Stitcher!

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It was a thrill of a lifetime to have Mr. Michael E. Gerber on my podcast.  During the course of our discussion, Michael touches on so many important topics related to the journey of all entrepreneurs.  We talk about Michael's own awakening.  How he went from running away from his gifts and talents to utilizing them to live in and for his true calling.   We discuss the power of entrepreneurship, how its changed and evolved over time, how to discover your true entrepreneurial spirit within, the power of franchising systems when done right, and much much more. Mr. Gerber is a very well known author, speaker, coach, small business guru, and the king of “systems” and “systems implementation” to help make small businesses efficient, effective and practical.  He is widely known for his best selling E-myth books that are like bibles to small businesses and their owners.  I could go on and on as Mr. Gerber has done so many wonderful and incredible things on his journey, but instead I will let you listen in below to the man himself. Action Tips & Interesting Thoughts: Most entrepreneurs are technicians suffering from an entrepreneurial seizure. Don’t let where you start dictate where you go. Make your own future in your own vision. Creating a selling system is key to entrepreneurial success. It’s never to late to go after your dreams. Michael was 41 when he wrote E-myth. Safe is the enemy of creative. Faulty assumption:  that most small business owners understand business. Michael walked into McDonald's one day to buy a hamburger, and walked out with a vision for E-Myth. True dreamers have no inclination to pursue a personal dream but rather an impersonal dream.  It is not about me. It is about them. True entrepreneurs exist with a condition that is stuck outside of them. Humans are born with the natural ability to create.  But we are not born with the skills of entrepreneurship. Creativity creates conflict with the powers that be.  It creates confusion.  Creativity creates disorder, and that is what is so extraordinary about it.  And that is why it is killed in most of us from the beginning. Passion is developed more than it is discovered. Becoming excellent at something can develop passion. If you are too entrepreneurial, franchising may NOT be right for you. Fear of failure drives people away from what they were meant to do. The Dreaming Room™  is an exciting project that Michael is working on.  It is an incubator to awaken the entrepreneurial personality to the point where they are absolutely clear on 4 things:  1) The Dreamer; 2) The Thinker; 3) The Storyteller; and 4) The Leader. To learn more about Michael E. Gerber and his incredible Companies, including The Dreaming Room™, please go to: http://www.michaelegerbercompanies.com. If you would like to get in touch with Michael, you can email him directly at:  Michael@MichaelEGerber.com.

Michael E. Gerber is the author of Awakening the Entrepreneur Within: How Ordinary People Can Create Extraordinary Companies and a true legend of entrepreneurship. INC. Magazine? called him “the World's #1 Small Business Guru.” He started over 40 years? ago addressing a significant need in the small business market: businesses? owned primarily by people with technical skills but few business skills, and? no place to go to get meaningful help. Over the years, Michael E. Gerber's? companies have helped tens of thousands of small business owner-clients? to successfully transform their businesses into world-class operations.   He personally leads a business start-up incubator called The Dreaming Room®, a 2½-day training that is held throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Based on his experiences with entrepreneurs in these Dreaming Room events, along with the tens of thousands of clients Michael has done business coaching with over the years, he authored “Awakening The Entrepreneur Within.”  Read More...

We couldn't think of anyone better to celebrate our 4th year anniversary and 200th show than Michael Gerber. Michael has probably been mentioned more times on Franchise Interviews than any other personality in franchising and entrepreneurship. Michael will receive a life time authors achievement award in December in NYC, which happens to take place same year as The E-Myth celebrates 25 years. In addition, it is now the 5th Anniversary for the Dreaming Room and the last one to be lead by Michael himself is taking place in December. Going forward, these "entrepreneurial incubator programs" will be lead by certified facilitators around the globe. We are also going to discuss with Michael E. Gerber a recent venture of partners producing the vertical E-Myth Books - an E-Myth book for each industry! Congratulations Franchise Interviews!

Welcome to episode #11 of Foreword Thinking - The Business and Motivational Book Review Podcast presented by HarperCollins Canada. Very few people have influenced me as much as Michael Gerber. His best-selling book, The E-Myth, made me rethink everything (from a business and a motivational perspective). Originally published in 1995, and now available in fifteen languages, The E-Myth Revisited has become the indispensable handbook for millions of small business owners, franchisors, and entrepreneurs alike. His latest venture is The Dreaming Room, a business that helps entrepreneurs practice a new approach to creative and strategic thinking. In addition to The Dreaming Room and speaking events, he continues to write prolifically about how to achieve business success in his highly-acclaimed books. His latest is Awakening The Entrepreneur Within. Enjoy the conversation... Download the Podcast here: Foreword Thinking Podcast - Episode 11: Awakening Your Entrepreneur Within With Michael Gerber Running time: 26:39. Welcome to Foreword Thinking - The Business and Motivational Book Review Podcast presented by HarperCollins Canada. Subscribe to the show over at iTunes. Please join the conversation by calling the comment line: +1 206-350-5671 (note: this is a long-distance call). Please send in questions, comments, suggestions - mitch@forewordthinking.com. Always visit the website - www.forewordthinking.com. Connect to me through my Facebook profile or LinkedIn too. Upcoming conversation with: Beau Fraser co-author of Death to All Sacred Cows: How Successful Business People Put the Old Rules Out to Pasture. We hope you enjoyed episode #10 with Dan Ariely - author of Predictably Irrational. In Conversation with Michael Gerber. Michael's latest book is Awakening The Entrepreneur Within. The conversation runs about 23 minutes. Tags: foreword thinking forewordthinking.com

Today you will hear the legendary Michael Gerber's latest venture is called In The Dreaming Room. The Dreaming Room is a spectacular place where entrepreneurs can practice a new kind of dreaming--Intentional Dreaming®--which has nothing to do with problem solving and everything to do with transforming your whole life and business in a radically creative and strategic way.

This episode is a repost from our classic Answers for Freelancers feed that we felt highly impacted the decision to start Creative Independence. This episode is #8…