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Michael E. Gerber is the Co-founder and Chairman of Michael E. Gerber Companies, which helps businesses achieve growth, order, and productivity. Named the World's #1 Small Business Guru by Inc. Magazine, Michael is an entrepreneurial and small business thought leader who has impacted millions of small business owners and hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide for over 40 years. Michael, the author of the NY Times mega-bestseller The E-Myth Revisited and numerous other worldwide best-selling E-Myth books on small business entrepreneurship, leadership, and management, has also written 32 industry-specific E-Myth Vertical books co-authored by industry experts, covering a wide range of professions, with a mission to transform the state of small business worldwide. In this episode… Whether you've always dreamed of owning a business or stumbled into entrepreneurship, the path to success requires commitment. While many novice business owners have innovative ideas, they lack execution. Without a plan, entrepreneurs ignore setting goals, asking for help, and possibly lose focus. What follows is a state of overwhelm and a risk of failure.  Michael E. Gerber, guru and business thought leader, was a business owner for 10 years before he developed a system to operate a business effectively. Since then, he's written The E-Myth, a foundational book many entrepreneurs consider the bible for success. In The E-Myth, Michael articulates why 80% of businesses fail and an eightfold path — including a dream, a vision, a purpose, and a mission — that leads to business growth.  In this special episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, Josh Hadley interviews Michael E. Gerber, author of The E-Myth Revisited and Co-founder and Chairman of Michael E. Gerber Companies, to discuss why The E-Myth is considered the foundational book for many business owners. Michael conveys the message behind the best-selling book, explains the eightfold path and the dreaming room, and offers advice for business owners. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.com Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Michael E. Gerber on LinkedIn Michael E. Gerber Companies The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! by Michael E. Gerber Special Mention(s): Kevin King  Howard Thai on LinkedIn Steven Pope on LinkedIn David Nilssen on LinkedIn DOXA Talent The Future is Borderless Michelle Prince on LinkedIn Michelle Prince The Power of Authority Spotlight Tom Foster on LinkedIn Foster Web Marketing World of Marketing Podcast Austin Clark on LinkedIn Related Episode(s): “Kevin King's Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” “Mastermind Level Strategies From a Former Top 50 Amazon Seller With Howard Thai” “Four Critical Pillars for Amazon Listing Optimization”

Hi, Profit Designers! As we at Tap the Potential gear up for a number of special, upcoming projects, we're taking this time to bring you some of our most popular episodes from the vault! We hope you enjoy it, and we'll be back with new episodes for you very soon!  Freedom in your business: is this important to you? It's so important to David Jenyns that he systemized himself out of his business! Join us as he shares his compelling story of why it's so important to him, his passion for sharing it with others, and the surprising benefit of systemizing your own business. David's entrepreneurial journey begins back in his early 20's when he sold Australia's most-loved sporting ground, the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Since then, his business experience spans from franchising retail clothing stores to founding one of Australia's most trusted digital agencies, melbourneSEOservices.com. In 2016, he successfully systemized himself out of the business, hired a CEO, and stepped back from the daily operations. Through this process, he became a systems devotee – founding systemHUB & SYSTEMology. Today, his mission is to free all business owners worldwide from the daily operations of running their business. Recognized as a high-achieving entrepreneur, you will find many of David's keynote presentations on YouTube including TEDx, WordCamp and Problogger. Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production in collaboration with Small Business Consulting Group. Show Highlights: David shares how, when he found out his wife was pregnant, he was working 70 hours a week, which made him consider what kind of dad he wanted to be for his kids. He intuitively knew that systemizing the process was going to be his way out. He had a background in stock market trading and this had initially taught him about systems and plans. Getting stuck because he built the business around himself, locking him deeper and deeper in the business. Dr. Sabrina recognizes a key limiting belief in the story that David is relating: “This business needs me. My business is different. David gives us the worries that he had as he was considering how to systemize his business, and how he finally realized he didn't have to hold that bag. Dr. Sabrina's test that she relies on: “It's just the way it is.” If she starts thinking this, it is her red flag to stop and say, “Oh, no, sister, it doesn't have to be this. There could be another possibility.” David describes the process of getting his team involved of systemizing, in the midst of their busy-ness. He discovered that it's easier to have two people working on the systemization: one who has the knowledge, and one who does the documentation. If you can figure out what the problem is, then you can consult an expert who has that part of the process already figured out. Utilize GoPros and video cameras, talk it out, let somebody capture it, then the process can be put into place using these tools. Over-complicating things in small business is the biggest gap that David has recognized. A minimum, viable system is the place to start, and then test it out, and see what needs to be added. Other business opportunities open up for you once you systemize your business. Valuing opportunities for the experience over the money. Freeing people from the operations is David's dream. The deeper story behind David's “why”. “The Sheet” - a weekly allowance scorecard from childhood that taught David some important life lessons. Growing as a person, when your business begins to grow. Bad habits that need to be broken. David describes the benefits of systemHUB. Complexity is the enemy of systems and systemizations. Simplify as much as possible. Features actually take away from the outcome. Figure out and use the key systems that need to be in place for your business to function. Nail “simple” first! Want to learn more? Found out How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour!   Links and Resources: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour NEW! Facebook Group: Entrepreneurs Take Your Life Back! Upon joining, you'll get access to exclusive, free, mini-trainings from Dr. Sabrina, including the Better Business, Better Life™ jumpstart, as well as the “How to Hire the Best” jumpstart! No charge to join! Let's get to know each other! BUY THE BOOK ON AMAZON: How to Hire the Best: The Entrepreneur's Ultimate Guide to Attracting Top-Performing Team Members by Dr. Sabrina Starling PhD How to Hire the Best Toolkit COURSE: How to Hire the Best Taking care of yourself is important now more than ever. Are you ready to take your life back from your business? The FIRST STEP is taking our Assessment at: https://www.tapthepotential.com/assessment NEXT, meet with our Success Team Lead to debrief your results. THEN, join our Better Business, Better Life™ program. Dr. Sabrina's WEBSITE Dr. Sabrina's PODCAST - PLEASE RATE & REVIEW! Profit by Design, a Tap the Potential production in collaboration with Small Business Consulting Group For Resources & Tools from Sponsors - https://www.profitbydesignpodcast.com Subscribe & Share Podcasts! - https://www.profitbydesignpodcast.com/podcasts/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfitByDesign/ Books Frequently Mentioned: The 4 Week Vacation by Dr. Sabrina Starling PhD - COMING OCTOBER 2021! How to Hire the Best: The Entrepreneur's Ultimate Guide to Attracting Top-Performing Team Members by Dr. Sabrina Starling PhD How to Hire the Best: The Rural Business Owner's Ultimate Guide to Attracting Top Performing Employees by Dr. Sabrina Starling PhD How To Hire The Best: The Contractor's Ultimate Guide to Attracting Top Performing Employees by Dr. Sabrina Starling PhD Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any Field by Mike Michalowicz Fix This Next: Make the Vital Change That Will Level Up Your Business by Mike Michalowicz Other Books Mentioned in This Episode: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You by John Warrillow Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less by Sam Carpenter Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It…and Why the Rest Don't by Verne Harnish Authority Content: The Simple System for Building Your Brand, Sales, and Credibility by David Jenyns Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! by Michael E. 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Freedom in your business: is this important to you? It’s so important to today’s guest, David Jenyns, that he systemized himself out of his business and will be hosting the upcoming Business Systems Summit! Join us as David shares his compelling story of why it’s so important to him to use systems to create freedom in business, his passion for sharing it with others, and a surprising benefit of systemizing your own business. The opportunity that popped up in David’s life would never have happened if he’d been hunkered down working IN his business. The 4 Week Vacation™ isn’t just about sitting on a beach and David’s experience speaks to the 4 Week Vacation being “just the beginning” of the next chapter in life.  David’s entrepreneurial journey begins back in his early 20’s when he sold Australia’s most loved sporting ground, the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Since then, his business experience spans from franchising retail clothing stores to founding one of Australia’s most trusted digital agencies, melbourneSEOservices.com. In 2016, David successfully systemized himself out of the business, hired a CEO and stepped back from the daily operations. Through this process, he became a systems devotee – founding systemHUB & SYSTEMology. Today, his mission is to free all business owners worldwide from the daily operations of running their business. Recognized as a high achieving entrepreneur, you will find many of David’s keynote presentations on YouTube including TEDx, WordCamp and Problogger. FREE pass to attend the Business Systems Summit" at www.TapThePotential.com/Systems Show Highlights:   David shares how, when he found out his wife was pregnant, he was working 70 hours week, which made him consider what kind of dad he wanted to be for his kids. He intuitively knew that systemizing the process was going to be his way out. He had a background in stock market trading and this had initially taught him about systems and plans. Getting stuck because he built the business around himself, locking him deeper and deeper in the business. Dr. Sabrina recognizes a key limiting belief of many entrepreneurs in the story that David is relating: “This business needs me. My business is different.” David gives us the worries that he had as he was considering how to systemize his business, and how he finally realized he didn’t have to hold that bag. Dr. Sabrina’s test that she relies on: “It’s just the way it is.” If she starts thinking this, it is her red-flag to stop and say, “Oh, no, sister, it doesn’t have to be this.There could be another possibility.” David describes the process of getting his team involved of systemizing, in the midst of their busy-ness. He discovered that it’s easier to have two people working on the systemization: one who has the knowledge, and one who does the documentation. If you can figure out what the problem is, then you can consult an expert who has that part of the process already figured out. Utilize GoPros and video cameras, talk it out, let somebody capture it, then the process can be put into place using these tools. Over-complicating things in small business is the biggest gap that David has recognized. A minimum, viable system is the place to start, and then test it out, and see what needs to be added. Serendipity can happen when we free ourselves from our businesses. Other business opportunities open up for you once you systemize your business. Valuing opportunities for the experience over the money. Freeing people from the operations is David’s dream. The deeper story behind David’s “why”.  “The Sheet” - a weekly allowance score card from childhood that taught David some important life lessons. Growing as a person when your business begins to grow. Bad habits that need to be broken. David describes the benefits of systemHUB. Complexity is the enemy of systems and systemization. Simplify as much as possible. Features actually take away from the outcome. Figure out and use the key systems that need to be in place for your business to function. Nail “simple” first! Dr. Sabrina and David talk about the upcoming Business Systems Summit!   Links and Resources: https://www.tapthepotential.com For Resources & Tools from Sponsors - https://www.profitbydesignpodcast.com Subscribe & Share Podcasts! - https://www.profitbydesignpodcast.com/podcasts/ Ready to put the systems in place for your business to be a highly profitable, Great Place to Work that can run without you? Apply for Tap the Potential’s Small Group Coaching Program: https://www.profitgift.com   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfitByDesign/   Business Systems Summit September 24th - 26th, 2019 FREE to attend!  Listen Live & Take Notes! Quality, Up-to-Date Content! Premium Pass Option: Lifetime Recordings & Documentation! For More Information: https://www.TapThePotential.com/Systems   Books Mentioned:  How to Hire the Best by Sabrina Starling, PhD, PCC, BCC The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You by John Warrillow Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less by Sam Carpenter Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It…and Why the Rest Don’t by Verne Harnish Authority Content: The Simple System for Building Your Brand, Sales, and Credibility, by David Jenyns Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! by Michael E. Gerber Profit First by Mike Michalowicz The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz  

David McKeegan and Mikkel Thorup talk in detail about what it takes to be an expat entrepreneur. How a young couples life looks like starting in NY City as students, moving to Barcelona Spain for an MBA program, starting their careers in Finance in London, England and realizing that they just didn't want to raise a family with both parents working 12 hour days and how could they achieve their dream life.   Here starts the life of an expat entrepreneur David McKeegan and Mikkel Thorup go back and look at how one family created their dream life abroad, and what would it took to make it a reality.   David and his wife Carrie now live in Bali, Indonesia with their 3 boys and are owners of a Greenback Expat Tax Service that does taxes for expat Americans with clientele coming from 212 countries. Listen in to hear how David and Carrie decided on Taxes for Americans but more importantly how life can be living outside of your country of birth.   WHY AMERICAN EXPAT TAXES? Mikkel Thorup goes deep with David McKeegan on how and why they decided on American expat taxes. Of all the businesses they could do, why American expat taxes? Listen carefully because David and Mikkel talk about how a business is born and how you can create your business if you go about it methodically yet creatively.   LIVING OUTSIDE YOUR COUNTRY OF BIRTH   We all know what an expat is, right? For those of you that are not sure, here is Wikipedia's definition: An expatriate (often shortened to expat) is a person temporarily or permanently https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residency_(domicile) (residing) in a country other than their native country.   How To Grow Your Business For The Life You Really Want David McKeegan is a brilliant marketer. You have to be to build a company that is successful and allows you and your family to move and live in other countries around the world. David talks about best marketing practices of outsourcing and what not to outsource. And so much more! What's hot for Expat communities What pushing through looks like Being resilient Overcoming adversity Travel vision for the future and what that looks like How to build a really really successful business   In a Nutshell I had such an amazing time chatting with David McKeegan. I loved his stories of how he interacts with freelancers from around the globe and how he's creating his tribe and really, why and how his business model works and how it can work for you too.   Books: https://amzn.to/2KsVMNi (The End of Jobs: Money, Meaning and Freedom without the 9-to-5) By Taylor Pearson https://amzn.to/2IxvY0N (The Millionaire Fast Lane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Life Time ) By MJ DeMarco https://amzn.to/2N5hGbp (4 Hour Work Week) By Tim Ferris https://amzn.to/2N43Rdd (Topgrading) By Bradford D. Smart, PhD https://amzn.to/2tAqvSl (Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! )  By Michael E Gerber   DAVID'S MOTTO: Live an Adventurous Life How can we reach David McKeegan: https://www.GreenBackTaxServices.com (https://www.GreenBackTaxServices.com)   FINAL THOUGHTS On https://expatmoneyshow.com/ (The Expat Money Show), I aim to bring in the best Entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. David McKeegan has lived a life that most entrepreneurs strive for. David and Carrie and their 3 boys live life as an adventure! And isn't that really what we all strive for.   It's all about living life to the fullest, following your dreams, meeting new people and spending time with your spouse and children. For me this certainly is the case, and if you want a glimpse into the life of another expat entrepreneur who has created his dream life, listen to this episode. I hope you get as much value from this Podcast Episode as I did… and if you... Support this podcast

  EP24 Miljce Donev: On His Way to $3M+ By Playing To His Strengths   SUMMARY: In this episode of DYB Podcast, Steve speaks with Miljce Donev, owner of First Choice Professional Painting of Boca Raton, Florida. Miljce talks about how to build a strong team by playing up your strengths, how to influence and be influenced by the people around you, and just how to keep your culture alive and well as the number of your employees grow. --------------- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: -The importance of doing what you say you’re going to do -How to maximize your strengths to benefit your business -The ways you can keep the culture of your company alive while your company grows ---------------   QUOTES: "Whatever we said, we did. It was never an issue." "I put a lot of pride in doing what we say what we’re going to do with our customers. " "I think maximizing your skills and then getting people around you whose strengths are your weaknesses is how you build a team." "Do what you’re great at in your business. Recognize what your skills are." "Get help. Plug yourself into a mentor, a business coach, community." --------------- HIGHLIGHTS: [03:34] The paths that lead Miljce to the painting business [09:50] How Miljce grew his business through responsiveness and always sticking to his word [18:46] Learning what you’re great at to maximize your skills to help your business [24:45] How Miljce worked through the “Superman complex” to [39:07] The biggest changes that have recently benefited Miljce’s business -------------- LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Join DYB [APPS] Planswift Estimate Rocket Basecamp Job Rocket [EMAIL] Contact Miljce [BOOKS] Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! by Michael E Gerber The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES: DYB System PDF EP01 9 Steps to Doubling Your Business Part 1 52 Blog Post Ideas PDF YouCanBookMe VIDEO Pre-qualifying Questions PDF Video Testimonial Checklist PDF 3 Steps To Get Leads From FB PDF 11 Interview Questions PDF 9 Ways To Get HOA Work PDF  -------------- Connect with Miljce Donev on Facebook here Connect with Steve on Facebook here  -------------- Press and hold to visit the page Show Page Notes  -------------- Thank you very much for joining us today! If you received value, would you take a quick few seconds and leave us a review on iTunes, please?

Micheal E Gerber is the author of the mega-bestseller “The E-Myth Revisited” and 28 other business coaching books. Michael has been teaching small business owners how to be more effective for the past 40 years. This interview is no exception. In this episode we cover: How small businesses are failing the same way they failed in 1977. What 4 parts are needed for an entrepreneur mindset. The first system every entrepreneur needs to create. How to turn a: job into a practice practice into a business business into an enterprise Quotables: People are as resistant to order and organization today as they were in 1977.Click To Tweet We don't create anything by living in hope. We create something by living intentionally.Click To Tweet Most people only do one or two things well. And they do everything else badly.Click To Tweet Links and Resources Mentioned: The E Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It Beyond the E Myth The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! Video of Interview Connect with Micheal E Gerber: beyondemyth.com gerber@michealegerber.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/12

We talk about creativity all the time, but what does it really mean to be creative? How do we really push at boundaries and stay creative when we need our jobs and incomes to be stable? Finding creativity and balance is one of the biggest challenges for any entrepreneur. Michael E. Gerber is an innovator, entrepreneur, author, and thought leader. He is the author of 29 best-selling E-Myth books, the original of which has been named a WSJ #1 Business Book of All Time. Michael is the originator of the small-business coaching industry, starting his work back in 1976. He's talking with us about the amazing potential of creativity, the four personalities of entrepreneurs, and how to go beyond your comfort zones. Later in our conversation, Michael digs into what it means to create our way through problems, and how to access your creative warrior within. CREATOR WITHIN WARRIOR “Everyone has a creator within.”-Michael E. Gerber Highlights - We are less creative than we can possibly imagine. Creativity is going beyond anything you have ever done before. Look for a chief aggravator to make you uncomfortable and push you into further creativity. Get in touch with the reality of your own mortality. Create your way through fear. Don't let your past success and failures define how you imagine your future. Create systems that anyone can duplicate, so that your model is scalable and simple. Creating a job for yourself is not the same as creating an enterprise. Have a mission and a purpose for your business, not just a dream. Guest Contact - Michael's Website Michael's Twitter Michael's Books The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! Resources - BlueHost Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Acuity Scheduling If you want more of your most valuable resource back, automate your calendar with our top pick, Acuity. No more back and fourth, no-shows or multiple calendars to manage. All appointments, reminders, cancellations, even payments happen with 1-click. Acuity helps you gain time! Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/acuity for our offer or click the link in the show notes. Grammarly In our fast-paced world, we still need to clearly and confidently communicate what we want to say. Grammarly is our private editor 24/7 checking our spelling and grammar whenever we write something online to help avoid embarrassing mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates! Grammarly is a Better Way To Write. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/grammarly for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. Audible BooksThe easiest way I know to get inspired when reading is not an option is with AudibleBooks. You can regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/audible for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. New Free MasterClass:Warriors, if 80% of your income comes from 20% of your clients, 80% of your clients are the wrong clients! Imagine what it would be like to have almost 100% of your income come from all your clients because you're working with the right clients. Learn how knowing their secret language will attract your RIGHT clients— people who value what you do and are eager to pay you what you're worth. To register for this new masterclass, go to YourRightClients.com, and I'll see you in the masterclass! Gifts - Check out the Creative Warriors Gifts Page where you can grab gifts and offerings from many Creative Warriors past guests. Propel your business forward and register for Week of The Warrior for free. A 7-day mini-course to learn how to leverage your creative powers.

I’m ready to have a rocking 2017, are you? As 2016 rolls to a close, I thought we could all do with a healthy cocktail of inspiration, motivation, practical advice, and actionable tips. So I reached out to 16 of your favorite previous guests on my show and asked them what their one piece of advice was to have the most successful year ever. From Chris Guillebeau to Michael Port to Jill Stanton to Matthew Kimberley, they all delivered in spades. In this episode I asked the question: What do you need to make 2017 your most successful year ever? Here’s what you’re going to learn: How to figure out how to set goals in alignment with your higher purpose Top advice on reverse engineering your success How to really niche down and stop using a one stop solution for everyone How to develop the capability to create a bigger impact by taking on more responsibility A productivity trick to create a year’s worth of content in just a few days A simple tactic to align your thoughts with your actions so you can achieve big goals A friendly understanding voice motivating you to just put one foot in front of the other All this and much more is condensed into this short episode where I enlisted your favorite podcast guests to contribute with a message under 90 seconds, to help you have a rocking 2017. Listen in and enjoy this one. I’m sure you’ll love it! Here’s to hoping you have an amazing 2017. Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Key Resources I mention or add value to this podcast: Michael's new book: Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! In Search of the Miraculous I Am That Want reliable hosting for your blog and website at 50% off? HostGator is your one-stop shop for all things web hosting. From design and marketing services to easy-to-use website builders, they are with you every step of the way. Thanks to their 24/7 – 365 days a year live support – which you can get via chat, phone and email – any and all questions you have can be answered in no time at all. They offer unmetered disk space and bandwidth, an easy to use control panel, 4500 free website templates, and one-click WordPress installs. HostGator has partnered with me to help my listeners get started. Click the link below to get 50% off any new hosting package. Visit Hostgator.com/Suitcase See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the first episodes of The Extraordinary Business Book Club podcast featured an interview with Michael E. Gerber talking about one of the most extraordinary business books of all time - The E-Myth Revisited. So it feels very appropriate that we end 2016 with Michael talking about his new book, Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1000.  Michael turned 80 in 2016, but both the book and the interview demonstrate that his passion for helping small business owners achieve success hasn't dimmed since the E-Myth was first published in 1985, in fact the sense of urgency and passion is if anything greater.  There are big questions in this episode, and the turn of the year is the perfect time to face them.  "Look at yourself more seriously. Stop thinking about how you're going to get by and start pondering what you're going to leave behind."

Is selling the business you love the only way to achieve whatever you want? Michael Gerber, the author of the New York Times bestseller, The E-Myth Revisited, says it is. He says you should be thinking about scaling and selling your small business, even before you start. No wonder he calls himself the Chief Aggravator! In this final interview on my podcast, it seemed fitting to talk about thinking about selling you business before you even begin it, and why you want to scale and grow your business if you ever want to be successful. There were moments when Michael certainly 'aggravated me' as my thoughts around this, with my impending business sabbatical, definitely differ, but in some areas I certainly agree with his thinking. And so do tens of millions of others who have bought his book and followed his work over the 40 years he's been wanting to change the face of small business, the world over. Michael has always wanted small business owners to think of their business as a turnkey business that can be customized and personalized. According to him, you should start your small business by writing an eulogy for it, because it is a part of your legacy. And you don’t get to choose whether you have a legacy or not; you already have one. Your only choice is to engage with it intentionally, or not. In this episode, Michael and I talk about how you can achieve whatever you want if you are willing to begin again. We also discuss if it is worth it to sacrifice everything else in the pursuit of the thing you’re passionate about. This episode will challenge your assumptions about small business, freedom, and even your vision for your life. Proceed with caution. In this episode you'll learn: What a turnkey business is and whether it can be customized and personalized Why would you sell if you actually enjoy and love running your business Whether it's worth sacrificing everything in the pursuit of passion Why our definition of freedom is superficial and are we truly free How he started his business back in 1977 with the mission 'to become the McDonalds of small business consulting'. Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Key Resources I mention or add value to this podcast: Michael's new book: Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! In Search of the Miraculous I Am That Want reliable hosting for your blog and website at 50% off? HostGator is your one-stop shop for all things web hosting. From design and marketing services to easy-to-use website builders, they are with you every step of the way. Thanks to their 24/7 – 365 days a year live support – which you can get via chat, phone and email – any and all questions you have can be answered in no time at all. They offer unmetered disk space and bandwidth, an easy to use control panel, 4500 free website templates, and one-click WordPress installs. HostGator has partnered with me to help my listeners get started. Click the link below to get 50% off any new hosting package. Visit Hostgator.com/Suitcase See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My top 5 Efficiency Books to read over Christmas 2016. Taking you through the 5 books Chloe thinks every eCommerce Business Person should consider reading to get them ready for 2017. And no I don't think you should read all 5, you know I'm all about efficiency and focus! Rather you should listen to this review then pick the one that best meets your challenges and opportunities for 2016. Reviewed books include: Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! by Michael Gerber; The One Minute Manager meets the Monkey: Free Up Your Time and Deal with Priorities by Ken Blanchard; Virtual Freedom: How to work with virtual staff to buy more time, become more productive, and build your dream business by Chris Ducker; Customer Persuasion: How to Influence your Customers to Buy More and Why an Ethical Approach will Always Win by Me; and The 12 Week Year: Get more Done in 12 weeks than others do in 12 months by Brian P Moran and Michael Lennington This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy