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In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Howard Ankin discuss:The strategic use of media and marketing in legal servicesThe evolving role of lawyers in both legal practice and business developmentBuilding personal and firm-wide brand equity in competitive industriesAdapting to modern client behaviors and expectations Key Takeaways:Focus on ethical, long-term brand visibility rather than chasing the latest marketing gimmicks. Consistency and integrity build lasting trust.Use traditional and digital media together to reinforce brand recognition, especially by being present where your audience already is.Develop deep professional relationships by aligning your identity and messaging with authenticity, so clients know exactly who you are and what to expect.Stay current on technology and regulations impacting outreach, but avoid tactics that risk client privacy or cross ethical lines. "There's no question that the success of any lawyer, anywhere and anytime, comes from having and associating with great people." —  Howard Ankin Unlock the secrets of the industry's top rainmakers with Be That Lawyer: 101 Top Rainmakers' Secrets to Growing a Successful Law Practice. Grab your ultimate guide to building a thriving law firm now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F78HXJHT Thank you to our Sponsors!Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/ Episode References: Good to Great by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 About Howard Ankin: Howard Ankin is the principal owner of Ankin Law, a leading Chicago-based firm he co-founded with his father in 1997. A third-generation attorney, Howard has deep roots in the legal community and longstanding relationships with many clients. Ankin Law has grown to become one of Illinois' largest filers of injury and workers' compensation cases, supported by over 90 attorneys and staff. Howard is also a recognized legal leader and active community member, serving on multiple legal boards and earning numerous professional honors. Connect with Howard Ankin:  Website: https://ankinlaw.com/Phone: 3126000000LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-ankin-9671743/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/ankin-law/Twitter: https://x.com/ankinlawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnkinLawOffice/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ankinlaw/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Luke O'Mahoney is one of the leaders of the movement to reframe work as a product that every company sells to employees. In particular, Luke has gone deep into the implications of recognizing work as a subscription product, and brings an absolute wealth of ideas to bear on how to create the kind of work experience product that employees want to buy every day. People don't stay in jobs because of free snacks, ping pong tables, or flashy recruiting campaigns. They stay because work works for them.Luke is now a chief people officer - in recovery. As the founder of Sapienˣ, he helps organizations stop playing the short game and start designing work experiences that drive long-term retention and advocacy. In this episode, Dart and Luke discuss why hiring funnels are broken, what it really means to design work as a product, and how companies can build flywheels that continuously reengage employees. They also explore why transparency, not perks, keeps people invested in their roles.In this episode, Dart and Luke discuss:- Why work should be designed as a subscription product- Funnels vs. flywheels in hiring and retention- How bad recruiting leads to employee buyer's remorse- The role of delight in keeping employees engaged- How hiring attracts more hiring and losing creates churn- Why transparency in recruiting matters more than perks- What Luke hires his job to do for him- How to build work experiences people want to subscribe to- And other topics...Luke O'Mahoney is a people strategist and founder of Sapienˣ, where he helps companies design work experiences using product-led thinking. With a background in recruitment, talent operations, and startup leadership, he applies lessons from subscription business models to hiring and retention. Previously, he led people and operations at a high-growth startup, overseeing product, marketing, and GTM strategy alongside HR. His work focuses on building sustainable people strategies that drive engagement, retention, and advocacy.Resources Mentioned:Good to Great by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others-ebook/dp/B0058DRUV6Built for People by Jessica Zwaan: https://www.amazon.com/Built-People-Experience-Management-Principles/dp/1398608025Connect with Luke:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeomahoney Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

It only took 3 years, but we finally have the soft member on the podcast. Lots of discussion about leadership, teams, riding, and more.The book I referenced but couldn't remember - Good to Great.https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996

At 29 years old, Brandon Dawson was on top of the world. He had taken his company public, stood on the American Stock Exchange floor, and rang the bell. He felt unstoppable until his private equity investors sold his company against his will. Most people would have quit, but Brandon learned from this setback, cracked the code to scaling, and went on to build and sell his next company for $151 million. Today, he helps business owners do the same through Cardone Ventures, a $500 million business he co-founded. In this episode, Brandon joins Ilana to share insights on scaling a business against all odds, why 97% of businesses fail, and how to be in the top 3%. Brandon Dawson is an entrepreneur, scaling expert, and co-founder of Cardone Ventures. With over 30 years of experience, he helps businesses scale using data-driven strategies, navigate breakpoints, and avoid common pitfalls. In this episode, Ilana and Brandon will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (01:47) From College Dropout to Top Sales Performer (03:45) Selling Everything to Start a Business (05:48) Getting Kicked Out of His Own Company (09:08) Surviving the Early Years of Entrepreneurship  (12:31) Turning Leadership Failures into Billion-Dollar Lessons (16:08) The $151 Million Exit That Made Employees Millions (21:57) Scaling a Family Business Without the Chaos (25:22) Staying Unstoppable in the Face of Hate (32:12) Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail and How to Avoid It (39:41) Making Data-Driven Decisions in Business Brandon Dawson is an entrepreneur, scaling expert, and co-founder of Cardone Ventures. As CEO of Sonus Corporation, he grew it to over 1,400 locations and raised $58 million before investors took control and sold the company against his wishes. He later founded Audigy Group, scaling it from $500,000 to $35 million before selling it for $151 million. With over 30 years of experience, Brandon helps businesses scale using data-driven strategies, navigate breakpoints, and avoid common pitfalls. Connect with Brandon: Brandon's Website: https://bdawson.com Brandon's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandonmdawson  Resources Mentioned: Brandon's Book, Nine-Figure Mindset: How to Go from Zero to Over $100 Million in Net Worth: https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Figure-Mindset-Zero-Million-Worth/dp/B0C8G8CTQC  The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by John C. Maxwell: https://www.amazon.com/Levels-Leadership-Proven-Maximize-Potential/dp/1599953633  The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell: https://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary/dp/0785288376  Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996  Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Thrive Despite Them All by Jim Collins, Morten T. Hansen: http://amazon.com/Great-Choice-Uncertainty-Luck-Why-Despite/dp/0062120999  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

Howard Behar barely graduated high school and spent just two years in community college. Yet, he became a key leader at Starbucks soon after joining the company. From the start, he saw that Starbucks was not just about coffee but about people. With no formal business degree or global experience, he relied on persistence and a deep belief in servant leadership to guide him. He rose to president of Starbucks International and helped transform the brand from a small regional chain into a global powerhouse while ensuring its people-first culture remained at its core.Howard Behar is a longtime advocate of values-driven leadership. His book, It's Not About the Coffee, explores the principles that helped build Starbucks into a people-first company. He is also a sought-after speaker and mentor, helping leaders develop cultures of trust, integrity, and purpose.In this episode, Dart and Howard discuss:- How Starbucks scaled while staying true to its values- Servant leadership in action- Why leaders must listen to employees at every level- Persistence over credentials in leadership- Hardest lessons from leading an international brand- Why Howard rejects the word "customers"- The business case for dignity and respect- What companies get wrong about inclusion- And other topics…Howard Behar is a leadership expert, former Starbucks president, and a champion of servant leadership. Serving as president of Starbucks North America and Starbucks International, he played a key role in expanding Starbucks beyond the U.S., leading its first global expansion into Japan and later into Europe and Asia. His leadership was rooted in a deep belief that business is about serving people first. He wrote It's Not About the Coffee to share his insights on leadership, culture, and values-driven business. After retiring, he has dedicated his time to mentoring, public speaking, and serving on nonprofit and corporate boards.Resources Mentioned:It's Not About the Coffee, by Howard Behar: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-About-Coffee-Starbucks/dp/1591842727The Magic Cup, by Howard Behar: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Cup-Business-Parable-Putting/dp/1455538973Servant Leadership, by Robert Greenleaf: https://www.amazon.com/Servant-Leadership-Legitimate-Greatness-Anniversary/dp/0809105543Good to Great, by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519Built to Last by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Built-Last-Successful-Visionary-Essentials/dp/0060516402The Experience Economy by Joseph Pine and James GilmoreLeading Through by Kim Clark, Jonathan Clark, and Erin ClarkConnect with Howard:Phone: 206-972-7776Email: hb@howardbehar.comWork with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson moderates a panel of prominent experts on their first takeaways from the Inauguration and considerations for how Canada should respond to the coming storm. Participants' bios - Martha Hall Findlay is the Director and Palmer Chair, of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. - Glenn Williamson is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Canada Arizona Business Council - Bernard Etzinger is a former Canadian diplomat with assignments in New York, Silicon Valley and Washington, DC - John Parisella is a Senior Advisor, Business Outreach at NATIONAL Public Relations and a former delegate general in New York City and Washington D.C. for the Government of Quebec Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Read & Watch: - "Permacrisis: A Plan to Fix a Fractured World" - https://www.amazon.ca/Permacrisis-Plan-Fix-Fractured-World/dp/1398525618 - "The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization" - https://www.amazon.ca/End-World-Just-Beginning-Globalization/dp/006323047X - "Autocracy, Inc." - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302/autocracy-inc-by-anne-applebaum/ - "Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't" https://www.amazon.ca/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 - "Pod Save America" - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-save-america/id1192761536 - "Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty", https://www.amazon.ca/Why-Nations-Fail-Origins-Prosperity/dp/0307719227 - "Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present" https://www.amazon.ca/Age-Revolutions-Progress-Backlash-Present/dp/0393239233 - "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s", https://www.amazon.ca/Unfinished-Love-Story-Personal-History/dp/1982108665 - "The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis" - https://www.amazon.ca/Situation-Room-Inside-Presidents-Crisis/dp/1538740761 - "Ebola, Bombs, and Migrants by Dr. Joanne Liu" - https://www.mcgill.ca/global-public-health/channels/event/book-launch-ebola-bombs-and-migrants-dr-joanne-liu-361139 - "In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin", https://www.amazon.ca/Garden-Beasts-Terror-American-Hitlers-ebook/dp/B004HFRJM6 - "Confronting Illiberalism: A Canadian Perspective" https://utorontopress.com/9781487561161/confronting-illiberalism/?srsltid=AfmBOop5wA_jcssCn6KE2O7qo1-kUp4aSX_9FvDwqcNwnsk554B1Wnz7 Recording Date: January 20, 2025.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1526: Steve Pavlina explores how entrepreneurial success hinges on addressing genuine demand rather than focusing solely on personal passion. He emphasizes the importance of solving real-world problems and creating value that resonates with others, offering actionable insights for aligning business efforts with market needs. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2011/10/entrepreneurship-begins-with-demand/ Quotes to ponder: "Entrepreneurship begins with demand, not with what you want to supply." "Instead of asking what you love to do, ask what problems people need solved." "Align your business with the needs of others, and you'll create a foundation for sustainable success." Episode references: Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Blue Ocean Strategy: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190 The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1526: Steve Pavlina explores how entrepreneurial success hinges on addressing genuine demand rather than focusing solely on personal passion. He emphasizes the importance of solving real-world problems and creating value that resonates with others, offering actionable insights for aligning business efforts with market needs. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2011/10/entrepreneurship-begins-with-demand/ Quotes to ponder: "Entrepreneurship begins with demand, not with what you want to supply." "Instead of asking what you love to do, ask what problems people need solved." "Align your business with the needs of others, and you'll create a foundation for sustainable success." Episode references: Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Blue Ocean Strategy: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190 The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, taken from Robbie's appearance on Aly King-Smith's A Listening Life podcast, Robbie gives one of his most most concentrated downloads ever on everything he knows about growing a coaching business.In particular, Robbie and Aly cover:Why, despite being a prolific writer and producer of content, Robbie thinks content creation is a terrible way to grow a coaching business.How Robbie reframed proposals and pitching to an opportunity to practice, and the difference that can make.A deep-dive into pricing and money, including how Robbie started from £30 per session and how he grew from there.The Coaching Business Flywheel - to see a diagram of Flywheel, and read Robbie's ebook, An Introduction toThe Coaching Business Flywheel,visit https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/the-coaching-business-flywheelThis episode is packed with practical advice and personal anecdotes from Robbie's journey in the coaching industry. Whether you're a new coach or an experienced practitioner, Robbie's insights on pricing, client acquisition, and content creation offer valuable lessons for building a sustainable and profitable coaching business.For more information about Robbie, visit https://www.robbieswale.com/For more information about Aly and A Listening Life, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/alykingsmith/ and https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wGHaf6oeebH6qFbTwZHsy?si=ciFxJttsRa64Poo_qmIvyARead more about The Coach's Journey at www.thecoachsjourney.com.Music by My Good Man William: listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmeQUcTbeE31uFynHQLQgTo support the Coach's Journey, visit www.patreon.com/thecoachsjourney and to join the Coach's Journey Community visit www.thecoachsjourney.com/community.THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT THAT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN:The 12 Minute Method: https://www.robbieswale.com/about-the-12-minute-methodJoel Monk: https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcast/episode-6-joel-monk-conversations-at-the-cutting-edge-of-coachingRich Litvin and The Prosperous Coach: https://richlitvin.com/book/Steven Pressfield and The War of Art: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/Jim Collins on the Tim Ferriss Show: https://tim.blog/2019/02/18/jim-collins/Good to Great by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996Turning the Flywheel by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-Flywheel-Monograph-Accompany-Great/dp/0062933795Brené Brown on Teddy Roosevelt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-JXOnFOXQk&t=0sRUNNING ORDER~5m - Realizing Coaching Could Be a Commercial Success~8m - Setting Initial Coaching Rates~10m - The 90 Day Money Game~12m - Increasing Proposal Amounts~13m - Overcoming Internal Dialogue and Resistance~14m - The Importance of Making Proposals~16m - Learning from Pitching and Proposals~20m - Overcoming Fear of Rejection~21m - Creating Content and Its Role in Coaching~22m - Avoiding Procrastination in Business Building~26m - The Coaching Business Flywheel Concept~33m - Authenticity in Content Creation~36m - Direct Invitations vs. Content Creation~39m - Podcast as a Long-Term Strategy~42m - Research Projects as an Alternative to Podcasting~45m - Robbie's Experience with Writing and Podcasting

امیر ناظمی، رئیس سازمان فناوری اطلاعات ایران و معاون محمدجواد آذری جهرمی، وزیر ارتباطات ایران، مهمان این قسمت از پادکست طبقه ۱۶ بود. امیر که سال‌ها در حوزه فناوری اطلاعات و ارتباطات فعالیت داشته، در این گفتگو از تجربیات مدیریتی و تحولات زیرساختی در زمان حضورش در دولت روحانی صحبت می‌کند. او همچنین به چالش‌های مربوط به بوروکراسی در ایران، روند فیلترینگ اینترنت و موانعی که در مسیر توسعه کسب‌وکارها در فضای استارت‌آپی ایران وجود دارد، اشاره کردIn this episode of the Tabaghe 16 podcast, we welcome Amir Nazemi, the former head of the Information Technology Organization of Iran and deputy to Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi, the Iranian Minister of Communication. Amir shares his experiences in managing IT infrastructure during the Rouhani administration, discussing the challenges of bureaucracy, internet filtering, and the roadblocks in fostering Iran's startup ecosystem00:00 - شروع05:26 - بوروکراسی در ایران10:05 - چالش‌های فیلترینگ18:42 - توسعه اینترنت و داده‌ها29:22 - مسیر مدیریتی و حضور در دولت40:53 - نقش استارتاپ‌ها و تحولات ساختاری57:30 - آینده اینترنت و فضای کسب‌وکار ایران01:10:12 - مشکلات نسل‌های جدید و تغییرات ساختاریمنابع مهم اشاره شده در پادکست برای مطالعه:39:04 - The Hard Thing About Hard Things (Ben Horowitz)https://www.amazon.ca/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/006227320557:25 - The Age of Surveillance Capitalism (Shoshana Zuboff)https://www.amazon.ca/Age-Surveillance-Capitalism-Shoshana-Zuboff/dp/161039569701:08:26 - Good To Great (Jim Collins)https://www.amazon.ca/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996امیر ناظمی | Amir Nazemihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amirnazemiashaniاسپانسر این قسمتخدمات رایانش ابری - لیارا https://liara.ir لیموهاست - شرکت ارائه‌دهنده خدمات میزبانی وب https://limoo.hostطبقه ۱۶Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id3083907Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2CiyRoHLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soh3ilInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soh3ilEverywhere else: https://linktr.ee/tabaghe16#پادکست #طبقه۱۶ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1409: Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster.com explores strategies to overcome business stagnation, emphasizing rethinking business models, testing new products, and investing in employees. Her insights offer practical steps to revive growth, reach new markets, and leverage technology, making this a must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking to break through plateaus and drive success. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2023/03/28/how-to-push-past-a-business-plateau/ Quotes to ponder: "Rethinking your business model may be the key to overcoming a business plateau. What was successful yesterday may prove inadequate today." "Investing in employees is a crucial tactic for surpassing a business plateau, unleashing new levels of capability and efficiency within the company." "Reaching out to new markets can help you break a business plateau by diversifying your customer base and fostering growth beyond your existing market." Episode references: Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Blue Ocean Strategy: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190 The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1409: Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster.com explores strategies to overcome business stagnation, emphasizing rethinking business models, testing new products, and investing in employees. Her insights offer practical steps to revive growth, reach new markets, and leverage technology, making this a must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking to break through plateaus and drive success. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2023/03/28/how-to-push-past-a-business-plateau/ Quotes to ponder: "Rethinking your business model may be the key to overcoming a business plateau. What was successful yesterday may prove inadequate today." "Investing in employees is a crucial tactic for surpassing a business plateau, unleashing new levels of capability and efficiency within the company." "Reaching out to new markets can help you break a business plateau by diversifying your customer base and fostering growth beyond your existing market." Episode references: Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Blue Ocean Strategy: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190 The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Struggling to raise prices despite rising costs, build a cohesive team with shared values, or keep pace with technology? Ross Cushing has seen it all on his journey building one of America's largest private audiology practices. In this episode, Ross shares his early mistakes and his best strategies for growing a successful audiology practice today. Ross Cushing is the founder and CEO of Live Better Hearing & Balance, with over 26 locations across multiple states. He is a sought-after speaker on practice management and frequently shares his entrepreneurial insights. In this episode, Kevin and Ross will discuss: - His journey to audiology - Challenges in the early stages of a practice - Building trust and team development - His early struggle to manage his practice's cash flow  - Goal setting for sustainable practice growth - The value of developing relationships with physicians - Authentic marketing for private practices  - His approach to hiring  - Challenges and strategies for pricing hearing aids - Tips for building a cohesive work environment - How to capitalize on emerging trends in audiology - Networking and mastermind groups - And other topics… Ross Cushing is the founder and CEO of Live Better Hearing & Balance, one of the largest private audiology practices in the United States. He opened his first practice in 2007 after working for industry leaders. Under his leadership, Live Better has grown to over 26 locations across multiple states. Ross has also served as the state audiologist for Maryland prisons for 12 years. He is a sought-after speaker on practice management and frequently shares his entrepreneurial insights.  Connect with Ross: Ross's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosscushing/  Resources Mentioned: Live Better Hearing Website: https://livebetterhearing.com/  Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996  Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't by Verne Harnish: https://amazon.com/Scaling-Up-Companies-Rockefeller-Habits/dp/0986019526  Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837  Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat by Michael Masterson: https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Fire-Aim-Zero-Million/dp/0470182024  The Only Thing: If you're an audiologist and want to grow your practice – we've got a FREE, expert guide to help you achieve your goals. It's called The Only Thing.  This expert guide will show you how to increase new patient calls by 5 to 57 a month, schedule more new patients each week, help more people, and increase revenue. It's the best resource I know for growing your audiology practice. Get your copy for free at http://medpb.com/mastery.

Are you looking to scale your online business to seven figures? Ever wondered how female entrepreneurship can drive gender equality? These compelling questions are at the heart of my conversation with Sigrun Gudjonsdottir, an award-winning business coach, speaker, author, and podcast host. With a mission to accelerate gender equality through female entrepreneurship, Sigrun offers a tough-love, no-nonsense approach to business and life.   We discussed: ⚉  The journey from architecture to business leadership ⚉  Personal health crisis and starting a business ⚉  Dreaming big and making them come true ⚉  How do you know you're successful? ⚉  What are the keys to a successful online business launch? ⚉  Accelerating gender equality through entrepreneurship ⚉  Sigrun's magic moment ⚉  Business advice for online business startups ⚉  What business taught me ⚉  Why optimism and perseverance are important as an entrepreneur? ⚉  Fast talk segment     Sigrun is an award winning business coach, bestselling author, international speaker and host of the Sigrun Show podcast. She's been called the leading business mentor for online entrepreneurs in Europe. She is on a mission to accelerate gender equality through female entrepreneurship and helps women start and scale their online businesses to 7 figures with her tough love and no-nonsense-approach to business and life.  Sigrun has been featured in Forbes, Time and numerous leading media publications in Europe. In 2022 she was accepted into the Hall of Fame of Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Switzerland and in 2021 she won 5 German Stevie Awards; as the Hero of the year, Entrepreneur of the year, Solo entrepreneur of the year, Manager of the year, and Sales Achievement of the year. Sigrun is married, has two stepsons, and splits her time between Reykjavik, Iceland and Zurich, Switzerland.   Her latest book is available on Amazon and is called Kickstart Your Online Business - Create an Online Course and Start to Make Sales.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⚉  [Book] Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996  ⚉ [Book] Kickstart Your Online Business: Create an Online Course and Start to Make Sales by Sigrun Gudjonsdottir - https://www.amazon.com/Kickstart-Your-Online-Business-Create/dp/B0B7QLGC1F    CONNECT WITH SIGRUN:

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1345: Laura Stack's article "The Perfect World: Helping Your Team Understand and Commit to Team Goals" explores the ideal and the real dynamics of team management. Laura describes how the best team scenarios involve clear goal communication, shared understanding, and a participatory approach in goal setting, contrasting it with common challenges like lack of alignment and resistance to change. She suggests practical steps for team members to actively engage in aligning and achieving team goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2015/10/the-perfect-world-helping-your-team-understand-and-commit-to-team-goals/ Quotes to ponder: "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." - Jim Rohn "In a perfect world, everyone on the team would automatically grasp the team goals, understand instinctively why they mattered, and how to move forward with them both as individuals and as a team." "In the real world, sometimes a team member has to quietly take charge, pull things together, and move the team forward in spite of itself." Episode references: Good to Great" by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1345: Laura Stack's article "The Perfect World: Helping Your Team Understand and Commit to Team Goals" explores the ideal and the real dynamics of team management. Laura describes how the best team scenarios involve clear goal communication, shared understanding, and a participatory approach in goal setting, contrasting it with common challenges like lack of alignment and resistance to change. She suggests practical steps for team members to actively engage in aligning and achieving team goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2015/10/the-perfect-world-helping-your-team-understand-and-commit-to-team-goals/ Quotes to ponder: "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." - Jim Rohn "In a perfect world, everyone on the team would automatically grasp the team goals, understand instinctively why they mattered, and how to move forward with them both as individuals and as a team." "In the real world, sometimes a team member has to quietly take charge, pull things together, and move the team forward in spite of itself." Episode references: Good to Great" by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business is not just about making money. Business owners, especially those starting out, should have a clearly stated purpose or the essence of the organization. More than the numbers and figures, businesses exist to provide value to their customers.  Likewise, customers recognize value when you provide them with products and services worth their time, effort, and money. Most of them, if not all, crave a personalized experience and want to feel cared for.  Fred Reichheld, also known as the “high priest” of loyalty and the creator of the Net Promoter System℠ (NPS®), joins us on the Greatness Machine to talk about customer loyalty and his book, Winning on Purpose. In this episode, Darius and Fred discuss what great leadership looks like, the key driver of customer loyalty, and the ways to enrich the lives of other people. They also talk about NPS and eNPS and how these things work and help businesses measure the quality of their customer service. Topics include: What is the one key driver of customer loyalty Definition of Net Promoter System℠ (NPS®) and how it works Fred explains the NPS rating scale Verbal NPS versus digital NPS NPS versus eNPS What makes a great leader And other topics… Resources mentioned: Winning on Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Purpose-Unbeatable-Strategy-Customers/dp/1647821789 Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996  Connect with Fred: Website: https://www.netpromotersystem.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredreichheld/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I want to delve into the most common mistakes I see leaders making and, more importantly, what you can do instead. These mistakes often act as barriers for leaders, preventing them from achieving the impact they desire. By recognizing these mistakes and implementing the suggested solutions, leaders can enhance their effectiveness and drive better results in their teams and organizations.Using Your Self-Awareness to Your Advantage: Self-awareness is a crucial quality of a good leader, but it can become a hindrance when leaders focus solely on improving their weaknesses. Leaders should focus on their strengths and assemble a team that covers their weaknesses, so everyone can flourish in the areas where they excel.Knowing Your Number One Priority: Leaders often fall into the trap of not identifying their number one priority, and without a clear focus, progress becomes scattered. Leaders need to determine the most critical goal and communicate it effectively to their team. This way everyone can align their efforts and work towards a shared objective, ultimately driving greater success.The Art of Clear Articulation: Communication is one of the most challenging aspects of leadership. It can be really difficult to simplify complex strategies and ideas so that everyone can understand them. However, boiling down the message to its simplest form helps ensure that everyone comprehends the objective and can contribute effectively. Leading with Humility: Leaders who rely solely on their charisma to rally their teams may limit their impact. By removing the ego and shining the spotlight on the collective cause, leaders can inspire teams to work together towards shared goals, fostering a more impactful environment.Making Tough Calls: Leadership often involves making difficult decisions, and many leaders resist taking action due to the discomfort associated with these tough calls. However, true leaders choose to confront and resolve challenging situations to produce the best outcomes for their teams and organizations.Creating Psychological Safety: One of our key responsibilities as leaders is to create a psychologically safe workspace. Without an environment that encourages communication, team members may be afraid to take risks, challenge ideas, or offer input, and work will suffer.  A culture of psychological safety allows people to thrive and contributes to overall team success.Applying Knowledge: Leaders are often avid learners, constantly consuming books, podcasts, and articles. However, acquiring knowledge without applying it can render it meaningless. Leaders must ensure that they apply the concepts and ideas they acquire, in order to maximize their growth and the impact they have on their teams and organizations.As leaders, we must continuously evaluate our actions and behaviors to identify areas for improvement. By recognizing and rectifying these seven common mistakes, leaders can enhance their effectiveness, drive better results, and create a positive and impactful environment for their teams. LINKS:Link to Good to Great - https://www.amazon.com.au/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996Interested in Coaching? Head over to www.RebeccaBangura.Com/CoachingBook your strategy call: https://calendly.com/rebeccabangura/get_in_touchWebsite:https://www.rebeccabangura.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccabangura/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/iamrebeccabangura/ 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Robert Weiss discuss:Why creating video content is about more than video. Authentic video content for your law firm and for your target audience. Aligning video content with your law firm's business strategy. Planning to repurpose your video content before you ever film.  Key Takeaways:Start with video content today if you're not already doing it - even if it means hiring a professional to guide you through the process. Authenticity trumps perfection. Your video does not need to be absolutely perfect, fully scripted, or error-free. Start your videos with thought leadership - just take the time to answer the top five questions you get asked all the time and know the answer forward and backward. There is power in video testimonials. While it may seem strange for your clients at first, people will say yes eventually if you keep asking and those will add additional strength to support your business.  "I'm not saying don't ever do the brand video or the pro bono video, I'm saying, get started with the most value and get the needle to move." —  Robert WeissGet a free copy of Steve's book “Sales-Free Selling” here: www.fretzin.com/sales-free-selling Thank you to our Sponsors!Lawmatics: https://www.lawmatics.com/bethatlawyer/Get Staffed Up: https://getstaffedup.com/bethatlawyer/Green Cardigan Marketing: https://greencardiganmarketing.com/ Episode References: Good to Great by Jim Collins - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 About Robert Weiss: President of MultiVision Digital, a New York video production and video marketing company,that provides the full spectrum of video strategy, video production and video marketingservices. Having produced over 1,400 videos since their inception, MultiVision Digital's holisticapproach has allowed clients to increase sales, lead generation, improve SEO rankings,increase awareness and client loyalty. Clients range from solo-entrepreneurs to global Fortune500 companies across almost every industry. But more importantly have executed successfulbusiness video strategy plans for every business objective. Connect with Robert Weiss:  Website: https://www.multivisiondigital.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MVProductionsNYC/videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertweissnyc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/multivision-digital/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Inbal Shani is the chief product officer at GitHub, where she leads core product management, along with product strategy, marketing, open source, and communities, including the development of GitHub Copilot. Prior to joining GitHub, she led engineering and product teams at Amazon and Microsoft. In today's conversation, we discuss:• What Inbal believes is overhyped and underhyped in the rapidly changing field of AI• How AI-driven code generation is changing software development• Her take on whether AI will replace developers• How software development looks in 3 to 5 years• How product teams operate at GitHub• GitHub's Next team, and other ways the company fosters a culture of innovation• The success metrics and philosophy behind GitHub's Copilot—Brought to you by Jira Product Discovery—Atlassian's new prioritization and roadmapping tool built for product teams | Sanity—The most customizable content layer to power your growth engine | HelpBar by Chameleon—The free in-app universal search solution built for SaaS—Find the transcript for this episode and all past episodes at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/episodes/. Today's transcript will be live by 8 a.m. PT.—Where to find Inbal Shani:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inbalshani/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Inbal's background(04:17) Why generative AI is not going to replace developers in the near future (05:54) Why AI-driven testing is underhyped(07:48) What the next 3 to 5 years will look like(10:13) Stats around the use of GitHub Copilot (12:07) How Copilot enables engineers to work more efficiently(13:38) Common mistakes when adopting AI into your workflows(16:42) How GitHub operationalizes “dogfooding”(18:46) The philosophy behind Copilot(20:24) Copilot's success metrics(24:54) How Copilot encourages collaboration(26:37) What we lose when AI writes code for us(29:35) A retrospective on the generative AI space(30:47) Inbal's thoughts on the future of AI(32:35) How to make space for innovative product ideas(34:37) How GitHub stays on the cutting edge of innovation(36:44) The GitHub Next team(39:20) Advice for early product managers(42:17) Inbal's “biggest learning” from her career(45:34) Inbal's closing thoughts(46:19) Lightning round—Referenced:• How to measure and improve developer productivity | Nicole Forsgren (Microsoft Research, GitHub, Google): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/how-to-measure-and-improve-developer-productivity-nicole-forsgren-microsoft-research-github-goo/• DORA: https://dora.dev/• The role of AI in product development | Ryan J. Salva (VP of Product at GitHub, Copilot): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-role-of-ai-in-new-product-development-ryan-j-salva-vp-of-product-at-github-copilot/• GitHub Universe 2023 day 2 keynote: The productivity platform for all developers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_o9kFPVeiw• Satya Nadella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyanadella/• TomTom: https://www.tomtom.com/• Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success: https://www.amazon.com/Failing-Forward-Turning-Mistakes-Stepping/dp/0785288570/• Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996• Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Flywheel-Monograph-Accompany-Great/dp/0062933795• Dare to Lead Like a Girl: How to Survive and Thrive in the Corporate Jungle: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Like-Girl-Corporate/dp/1538163527• All the Light We Cannot See on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81083008• The Wheel of Time on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Wheel-Time-Season-1/dp/B09F59CZ7R—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Bill Carr is the co-author of Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon. With a background at Amazon of over 15 years, Bill played a pivotal role in shaping the company's global digital music and video ventures, including Amazon Music, Prime Video, and Amazon Studios. After Amazon, Bill was an Executive in Residence with Maveron, an early-stage, consumer-only venture capital firm. He later served as the chief operating officer of OfferUp, the largest mobile marketplace for local buyers and sellers in the U.S. Today he's the co-founder of Working Backwards LLC, where he helps companies implement Amazon's time-tested management strategies. In this episode, we discuss:• What exactly “working backwards” is, and how you do it• Why having “single-threaded leaders” is so effective• Inside Amazon's intense product review process• How to actually follow the “disagree and commit” principle• The thinking behind the principle “Leaders are right, a lot”• Input vs. output metrics• Fostering a culture of risk-taking and innovation• The role and responsibilities of a “bar raiser” in your hiring, and how it significantly improves the success rate of new hires—Brought to you by AssemblyAI—Production-ready AI models to transcribe and understand speech | Coda—Meet the evolution of docs | Wix Studio—The web creation platform built for agencies—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/unpacking-amazons-unique-ways-of-working-bill-carr-author-of-working-backwards/—Where to find Bill Carr:• X: https://twitter.com/BillCarr89• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-carr/• Website: https://www.workingbackwards.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Bill's background(04:26) Amazon's workplace evolution(09:54) Amazon's “fitness function”(11:44) Single-threaded leadership(18:07) Implementing a program orientation with single-threaded leadership(20:16) The GM model vs. single-threaded leadership(21:31) Functional countermeasures needed for single-threaded leadership(25:22) Embracing the “disagree and commit” principle(30:22) Understanding disagreements(32:41) Deciphering Amazon's “Leaders are right, a lot” principle(35:25) An explanation of the working backwards framework(41:16) PR FAQ process: Amazon's innovation engine(44:47) Deconstructing the PR FAQ structure(43:49) The concentric circle model for sharing PR FAQs(44:55) The customer problem-solution statement(47:52) Create a product funnel, not a product tunnel(51:19) How Amazon promotes action vs. talk(54:35) Amazon's flywheel and input metrics(1:00:51) Signs you've got a good input metric(1:04:23) How mistakes can still be made with working backwards(1:06:54) Why disagreements aren't necessarily signs products will fail(1:08:02) Examples of failed Amazon projects(1:09:55) Cultivating risk-taking and accepting failure(1:13:57) Amazon's “bar-raiser” practice for hiring(1:18:21) Selecting Amazon's bar raisers(1:20:41) Advice on implementing practices from Working Backwards(1:23:10) Bill's work as an advisor(1:26:05) Lightning round—Referenced:• Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Working-Backwards-Insights-Stories-Secrets/dp/1250267595• Jeff Bezos on X: https://twitter.com/jeffbezos• D.E. Shaw: https://www.deshaw.com/• Eric Ries's website: https://theleanstartup.com/• GM business model: https://fourweekmba.com/general-motors-business-model/• Rick Dalzell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddalzell/• The Effective Decision by Peter F. Drucker: https://hbr.org/1967/01/the-effective-decision• Template: Working Backwards PR FAQ: https://www.workingbackwards.com/resources/working-backwards-pr-faq• Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996• The Amazon flywheel: https://feedvisor.com/resources/amazon-trends/amazon-flywheel-explained/• Sixsigma: https://www.6sigma.us/• Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries: https://www.amazon.com/Loonshots-Nurture-Diseases-Transform-Industries/dp/1250185963• Andy Jassy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-jassy-8b1615/• Implementing Amazon's Bar Raiser Process in Hiring: A Quick Guide: https://www.barraiser.com/blogs/implementing-amazons-bar-raiser-process-in-hiring• Microspeak: The As-Appropriate (AA) interviewer: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20231017-00/?p=108897• The Practice of Management: https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Management-Peter-F-Drucker/dp/0060878975• The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Executive-Definitive-Harperbusiness-Essentials/dp/0060833459• Steve Jobs: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jobs-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1451648537• Seveneves: https://www.amazon.com/Seveneves-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0062334514• A Gentleman in Moscow: https://www.amazon.com/A-Gentleman-in-Moscow/dp/0143110438• Dune on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Dune-Timoth%C3%A9e-Chalamet/dp/B09LJXY4PH• A Spy Among Friends: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15565872/• Zipp 303 Firecrest tubeless disc brake: https://www.sram.com/en/zipp/models/wh-303-ftld-a1• The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization: https://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Discipline-Practice-Learning-Organization/dp/0385517254—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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In this episode, hosts Dr. Aaron Fritts and Dr. Bryan Hartley interview Scott Becker, founder and publisher of Becker's Healthcare, a media company dedicated to serving the specialized interests of healthcare leaders. --- SHOW NOTES Scott's background consists of a blend between healthcare law and media. He attended Harvard Law School, where he served as a teaching assistant for many students, including young President Obama, a third year law student at the time. In his twenties, Scott worked at a large firm and specialized in healthcare law, representing surgeons and surgical centers. While working within a large law firm, he realized that he wanted to take control of his own career and subsequently transitioned to a healthcare media focus in his 30s. He brought on Jessica Cole, a college student at the time, to handle team organization and commercialization for his small newsletter. Together, they expanded into websites, newsletters, and organized conferences in Chicago. Recognizing the growing interest in these conferences, Scott expanded his team to cater to a wider customer base. Due to higher demand and larger hospital budgets, hospitals and health systems ultimately became their primary focus. After talking to target customers, they developed separate media service lines including reading and audio content. Scott talks about the transition from brand advertising to lead generation advertising, a strategy focused on reaching the target customer and generating profits from those leads. The journalists at Becker's Healthcare generate these leads by consistently staying updated on healthcare leadership trends, evolving perspectives, and audience engagement to create personalized content and maintain their connection with the audience. Scott and the hosts explore the challenges of artificial intelligence and Chat GPT in engaging with audiences, strategies for distinguishing a business in a media landscape inundated with information, and methods for creating highly engaging and interactive conferences. This year marks the 29th Annual ASC Conference, with hundreds of participants and notable speakers including Rob Gronkowski and Mia Hamm. --- RESOURCES ASC Annual Conference https://conferences.beckershospitalreview.com/beckers-october-asc-annual-conference-2023 Becker's Hospital Review https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/ Good to Great by Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Peter Attia https://peterattiamd.com/

Meet Wayne M. Zell: the brain behind Blueprint for Wealth Podcast and the big boss at Zell Law & Aspire to Exit. With 30+ years under his belt, Wayne's the real MVP of business succession planning. He's saved clients big bucks and turned entrepreneurs into multimillion-dollar success stories. Today, we get the lowdown on crafting a killer vision for your business, the gold in solid habits, and a killer strategy to dodge those pesky death taxes. And a bonus? Wayne spills the tea on why in-house marketing beats outsourcing any day.Ready to level up your wealth game? Dive into this episode with Wayne Zell. Hit play!

On this episode of Gathering the kings, host Chaz Wolfe welcomes Ryan Lucia to the king's stage. Ryan Lucia, the genius behind Such n Such Media and the driving force of Aaron Overhead Doors down in Atlanta. This guy isn't just laying tracks, he's built entire railways of success, scaling a software startup to a hefty $25 million and then flipping it for a cool $60 million. But that's not all. Marketing firm, a garage door empire, and a mastermind hub for industry leaders? Yep, he's behind those too. As if that wasn't enough, Ryan's latest brainchild, Phantom Screens in Atlanta, is set to redefine space optimization in 2023.We're unpacking the secrets behind Ryan's unique "builder's identity". Discover the art of leveraging what you're good at and the contrasting worldviews between the investor and the technician. Ready to elevate your business game? Dive in and learn from one of the best in the biz.

Hi there, fellow nonprofit champions! In this episode of Charity Therapy, we're diving deep into the tangled world of strategic planning and how to lead a nonprofit team without losing your sanity.  Our guest is Avi Olitzky, a rabbi-turned-nonprofit consultant, who's an expert at guiding nonprofits through the process of creating a strategic plan that's fresh, innovative, and tailored to your nonprofit. He breaks the process down into four key stages - discovery, synthesis, ideation, and outcomes - and focuses on empathic listening and innovation every step of the way. But that's not all! We also explore the challenges of leading a creative team and the frustrations of having a vision without follow-through. I promise we're going to help you out here. We'll explore effective leadership strategies, including Jim Collins' concept of having the “right people on the bus.” And we'll touch on a little tool called the Kolbe A index that might just be the key to understanding your team better.  Join us for a hearty conversation brimming with insights, strategies, and practical tips for all you wonderful nonprofit leaders out there. Remember, even in the most serious of discussions, there's always room for a good laugh! In this episode, you will hear: Avi Olitzky's approach to the often intimidating process of strategic planning. The four key phases of strategic planning: discovery, synthesis, ideation, and outcomes What happens when you don't have the “right people on the bus”  The power of understanding your team better through tools like the Kolbe A index Why having the right people on the team is just the beginning How you can create an environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated The power of empathic listening and innovation.  Resources from this Episode Good to Great by Jim Collins: www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Traction by Gino Wickman: www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 Kolbe A Index: www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index Link to Avi's website: www.olitzkyconsulting.com Sign up for Birken Law Email list: birkenlaw.com/signup Facebook page: www.facebook.com/birkenlaw Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

Welcome to another episode of Always and Never About Money! In this power-packed episode, your host Chelsea Williams is your guide on an exploration of the 5 fundamental keys to setting your business up for unparalleled success. Laying the foundation correctly is crucial, as many entrepreneurs tend to overlook one of these five vital elements, and pay for it in the end. Avoid putting yourself in a situation where, years down the line, you regret not having implemented these steps from the start.Episode Highlights:1. Define What Your Unique Success Looks Like2. Master Good Habits for Profitability3. Create Scalable Processes for Growth4. Anticipate The Process5. Harness Unstoppable DeterminationTune in to this episode of Always and Never About Money to equip yourself with the essential keys that will transform your business into a resounding success story. From money mastery and scalable systems to unshakeable determination, you'll gain the tools to navigate your entrepreneurial journey confidently and purposefully. Join us as we unveil the blueprint!Remember, the journey to success is paved with intention, innovation, and unyielding dedication. Subscribe now and embark on a transformative adventure!Episode Links:Socials: https://linktr.ee/the_money_whisper Giveaway Form: https://app.lawmatics.com/forms/share/e30ba2df-99d2-4d12-bd86-e02f2cf776beProfit First: https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1692642314&sr=8-1Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1692642326&sr=8-1E-Myth Revisited: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/B0C3CRFFQ3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1692642340&sr=8-1Asana: https://asana.com/Always and Never About Money Episode Links:Socials: https://linktr.ee/the_money_whisperMoney Mastery Website: https://moneymastery.mykajabi.com/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AlwaysandNeverMoney/

(0:00) Bestie intros: Friedberg's bad haircut (1:17) Welcome BG^2! Biography recommendations and film talk (22:27) VC market update: State of Series A's (33:43) Dry powder misconceptions, marking incentives (48:57) IPO window starting to open, IPO down rounds, incentives to go public (1:03:17) Cyclical venture cycles, managing distributions, benchmarking VC performance vs public market (1:22:26) Tragic Maui wildfires, extreme temperatures (1:26:11) Macro picture: inflation cools, deflation risk? Follow the besties: https://twitter.com/chamath https://linktr.ee/calacanis https://twitter.com/DavidSacks https://twitter.com/friedberg https://twitter.com/altcap https://twitter.com/bgurley Follow the pod: https://twitter.com/theallinpod https://linktr.ee/allinpodcast Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://twitter.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://twitter.com/TheZachEffect Referenced in the show: https://youtu.be/xmYekD6-PZ8 https://www.amazon.com/Setting-Table-Transforming-Hospitality-Business/dp/0060742755 https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jobs-Walter-Isaacson/dp/147770146X https://www.amazon.com/Elon-Musk-Spanish-Walter-Isaacson/dp/B0CBTHK86N https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 https://www.amazon.com/Man-Arena-Selected-Writings-Roosevelt/dp/0765306700 https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-Nike/dp/1501135910 https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Hamilton-Ron-Chernow/dp/1594200092 https://www.amazon.com/Something-Autobiography-Vintage-Akira-Kurosawa/dp/B0C3D5NDJX https://www.amazon.com/Born-Standing-Up-Comics-Martin/dp/B017QUU3EO https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Memoir-Craft-Stephen-King/dp/1439193630 https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Malcolm-told-Alex-Haley/dp/0345379756 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/peterjameswalker_cartadata-seriesa-valuations-activity-7092542118803488768-vOcY https://www.theinformation.com/articles/venture-firms-still-writing-small-checks-despite-271-billion-in-dry-powder https://twitter.com/bgurley/status/1688605654188224512 https://finance.yahoo.com/chart/SN https://www.google.com/finance/quote/CAVA:NYSE https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/SRFM https://twitter.com/altcap/status/1686086247029055489 https://www.wsj.com/articles/university-endowments-mint-billions-in-golden-era-of-venture-capital-11632907802 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhy7JUinlu0 https://twitter.com/gokulr/status/1680006171149869056 https://www.statista.com/statistics/277501/venture-capital-amount-invested-in-the-united-states-since-1995 https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-price-index-by-category-line-chart.htm https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-08-10/disinflation-wave-the-bloomberg-open-americas-edition https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/business/china-economy-inflation.html https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1689010884062904320

Ready yourself for an inspiring encounter with Nicholas Nick, the dynamo who engineered a seven-figure empire in the lead-generation industry. As the Founder of Lead Mining Pros, Nick has turned a one-man operation into a thriving entity within a short span of five years. His remarkable journey, fueled by his experience in the demanding restaurant industry and his natural flair for stellar customer service, is an entrepreneurial epic to behold.In this exciting episode, Gathering The Kings host, Chaz Wolfe, and Nicholas delve into the grit and grind of business expansion. From the art of cold calling to the science of utilizing personal skill sets, they discuss the cornerstone of Nick's success - lead generation. Don't miss out on this unique chance to learn from Nicholas's unyielding passion and seasoned experience that can help scale your venture exponentially. Gear up to transform your business world today – plug into the episode now!#entrepreneur #podcast #businessowner #entrepreneurmindset #leadsDuring this episode, you will learn about;[01:51] Intro to Nicholas and his business[06:02] Why Nicholas continues to push[14:26] How Nicholas moved into lead generating[25:30] A good decision Nicholas made[33:11] A bad decision Nicholas made[38:21] If Nicholas could track one metric, what would it be?[40:49] Nicholas' book recommendations[43:49] What Nicholas thinks about networking[46:46] If Nicholas only had one hour, how would he use it?[48:51] If Nicholas lost it all, what would he do?[51:51] How to connect with Nicholas[55:12] Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes“Our secret sauce is really just consistency.” - Nicholas Nick“I don't need their $200. I need their loyalty.” - Nicholas Nick“I fired myself from every job that I hate. And I only have what's left, the one that I love.” - Nicholas Nick“I created this system where we just beat you up with support.” - Nicholas Nick“One of the biggest pieces of advice I give to most entrepreneurs is if you think you have a dream, but you've never done it, you need to try it.” - Nicholas Nick“I keep making good decisions, which then gives me confidence.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“It's your job to make sure you're not a bottleneck.” - Nicholas Nick“If you have customers pounding down your door, you better serve them because they might not be there in five years.” - Nicholas Nick“Don't go looking for the advantage when you are the advantage in that spot.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:Good to Great by Jim Collinshttps://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Coveyhttps://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People/dp/1471195201/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1669059904&sr=1-1One Million Followers by Brendan Kane

Performative productivity sound good. Doesn't it?But in burnout, it isn't. It's looking like you're being productive, without actually delivering the deep value that's expected of you. It's looking busy, but feeling jaded and cynical.Here we will explore the signs of performative productivity and why you might be working this way.Then we'll look at alternatives that will empower you and your team to become more successful, engaged and mutually supportive, so that you can deliver top class results with less effort, less friction and more fun.I also include the traits I hire for, as an inclusive and people-centred leader. This has been so successful for me, I teach all my clients how to open up their leadership skills-base in the same way. Warning: Can increase career prospects.Show Notes:Creativity Inc, Ed Catmull https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012 Good to Great, Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-armored-versus-daring-leadership-part-1-of-2/https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-armored-versus-daring-leadership-part-2-of-2/----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comLearn FREE video tips on Burnout Recovery Start Here: https://go.dexrandall.com/startFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallTWITTER: @coachdexrandallor join the FACEBOOK group for burnout coaches onlyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1030925731159138See https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

Join Host Chaz Wolfe in Episode 210 of Gathering The Kings Podcast as he welcomes Kerry Baskins, a successful 7+ figure entrepreneur and CEO of Peak Toolworks, who has transformed a struggling business into a thriving one by prioritizing leadership and teambuilding. Kerry shares his expertise on earning a following, decision-making, complexity reduction, and the Pareto and Quad principles. Tune in to learn how to strengthen your core, focus on your ideal customers, and grow your business beyond 7 figures. Don't miss out on Kerry's valuable insights and his upcoming book, "The Transformational Toolbox." Plus, stay tuned for recommended resources and ways to connect with Kerry and Chaz. If you want to succeed in business, this is the episode for you! During this episode, you will learn about;[01:50] Intro to Kerry and his business[02:59] Why Kerry continues to push[04:45] Was Kerry always people-oriented?[06:23] How Kerry moved into entrepreneurship[10:09] A good decision Kerry made[13:20] Kerry's thoughts on why entrepreneurs chase the wrong customer[20:44] A bad decision Kerry made[25:41] Kerry's approach to decision-making[28:53] One trackable metric Kerry would use[30:14] Kerry's book recommendation[31:39] Kerry's thoughts on networking[32:25] What Kerry would tell his younger self[33:31] How to connect with Kerry[34:45] How to connect with Chaz and info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes:“We can be strong without having to be arrogant. We can be decisive without having to be rude.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“Even if that market's big and it's a sharp blade, I gotta stay with my core and I gotta pick what is incrementally realistic from there.” - Kerry Baskins“I should be able to make my core really well and I haven't earned the right to grow into new products till I do that core really, really well.” - Kerry Baskins“80/20, as a business process, isn't a cutting process. 80/20 is a growth process.” - Kerry Baskins“If you take the cost that goes into Quad four and you reapply it to overserve Quad one and overserve your customers that buy your core, you can , grow your share of wallet spectacularly.” - Kerry Baskins“Strengthening your core is what really helps you to grow.” - Kerry Baskins“The largest thing that we can do with failures is to be able to look back and see how they've grown us.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“What works every time is the application of fundamentals and the reduction in elimination of the complexity that gets in your way to execute on fundamentals.” - Kerry Baskins“My network is probably the whole reason I've been successful.” - Kerry Baskins“Push like you have been. Never quit. But don't take yourself as seriously as you do.” - Kerry BaskinsBooks and Resources Recommended:Good to Great by Jim Collinshttps://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996FYI for Your Improvement by Michael Lombardohttps://www.amazon.com/FYI-Improvement-Guide-Development-Coaching/dp/0974589233Let's Connect!Kerry Baskins:Email: kbaskins@peaktoolworks.comLinkedIn:

Welcome to episode 199 of Gathering The Kings Podcast with your host Chaz Wolfe. In this episode, we have a special guest, Megan McKay, the founder and owner of Peace Tree Brewing Company. Megan is the founder and owner of Peace Tree Brewing Company, a craft beer manufacturing and distribution company with two taprooms and some real estate properties. Before starting her own business, Megan worked in a fourth-generation insurance business with her husband and father. Megan founded her business in 2009, before the craft beer industry exploded. Today, Peace Tree Brewing Company is the only 100% women-owned brewery that distributes across the Midwest. Tune in now to learn Megan's story! During this episode, you will learn about;[01:38] Intro to Megan and her business[05:13] Megan's Why[08:47] Megan's history[16:13] A good decision Megan made in her business[18:44] A bad decision Megan made in her business[23:50] Megan's decision making process[29:57] Megan's #1 KPI[32:08] Megan's opinion on networking and masterminding[33:42] How Megan goes all in with family and business[35:19] If she could speak to her younger self, what would Megan say?[35:52] How to connect with Megan[36:43] Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes"When you impose that structure and process around it, you can actually free yourself up to be more creative and have more fun." - Megan McKay"The more personal piece for me is how I can make a place where we can employ people, give them development opportunities, and hopefully, either they stay with us and grow, or they leave us better than when they came." - Megan McKay"Looking back at the decision, I'd probably be financially better off and playing more golf and all those good things if I stayed in the insurance business. But I was really interested in building something, and for better or worse, I dug in." - Megan McKay"Just when you get good at this level of something, you move on to the next piece and it's time to level up." - Megan McKay"It's okay to ask for help and a get partner. If you're not always pushing, changing, and leveling up, you probably should do something different." - Megan McKayBooks and Resources Recommended:Traction by Gino Wickman:https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837/Good to Great by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996/Let's Connect!Megan Mckay:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peace-tree-brewing-companyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/peacetreebrewingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacetreebrewing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeaceTreeTapChaz Wolfe (Host): Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chazwolfe?utm_source=linktree_admin_shareWebsite: www.gatheringthekings.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chazwolfe/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatheringthekings/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chazwolfe_kingsIf you liked this episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, drop us a REVIEW, and share with your friends. We appreciate you, and your support enables us to keep bringing you the goods on the show!

Have you ever wondered how you could surround yourself with like-minded people to help your business and personal life grow? In this episode, Camille welcomes Samantha Tradelius, the co-founder of Commercial Coverage Insurance Agency, the award-winning founder of The Sparkle Foundation, the author of Impact, and the host of the InspiHER'd podcast, where she champions women and helps give them a voice.Samantha shares her journey from working in insurance to co-founding her own company and now helping other women reach their goals in business. She gives her advice on how to network and market your service to others to help build real-life connections that can help you expand your growth. What is the importance of having a tribe of supportive women in business? Women in business have come a long way in the past couple of decades but we still have hurdles to overcome. The concept of a supportive tribe of women can be very beneficial for those striving to reach their business goals. Having strong relationships with other women who understand the individual journey can be incredibly empowering as well as motivational. When everyone is looking out for each other, it's easy to stay optimistic, grow confidently, and work together when needed instead of competing against each other. Think of having an inspiring group that you can turn to when times get tough - now that's what we call true sisterhood!If you're interested in growing your network and are looking for ways to expand your business, tune into this episode to hear Samantha's advice on how you too can find like-minded people where you can all grow together.Resources: Interested in becoming a virtual assistant? Join the 60 Days to VA Course:www.camillewalker.co/VAAccess the 5-day email sequence to help you discover your purpose:www.callmeceopodcast.comListen to InspiHER'd:www.samanthatradelius.com/podcastPurchase Impact:www.samanthatradelius.com/shop/impact-the-bookCheck out SparkleBiz:www.sparklebiz.orgSamantha's Favorites:Favorite InspiHER'D episode with Moms Demand Action:www.inspiherd.podbean.com/e/change-only-happens-because-we-make-it-moms-demand-action-s-helen-and-janet/Favorite business development books:Good to Great:www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others-ebook/dp/B0058DRUV6Raving Fans:www.amazon.com/Raving-Fans-Revolutionary-Approach-Customer/dp/0739309536Connect with Samantha:Follow Samantha on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-tradeliusFollow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/samanthatradelius/Visit her website at: www.samanthatradelius.com/Connect with Camille Walker:Follow Camille on Instagram: www.instagram.com/CamilleWalker.coFollow Call Me CEO on Instagram: www.instagram.com/callmeceopodcast

In the latest episode of Gathering the Kings Podcast, Chaz conducts an in-depth interview with Barry Kukkuk, co-founder of Netstock. The conversation covers a range of topics, starting with Barry's background growing up in South Africa and working his way through college, eventually leading to his entrepreneurial journey. The discussion also touches on the importance of technology in business, the power of mastermind groups, and marketing insights drawn from their personal experiences. Barry emphasizes the need for a diverse ecosystem that enables small companies to thrive, rather than being overshadowed by major corporations like Amazon and Walmart. Listeners are encouraged to follow the links to Barry's LinkedIn, Twitter, and company website to learn more about his story. Overall, this episode promises to be engaging and insightful, making it a must-listen for all.During this episode, you will learn about;[01:37] Intro to Barry and his business[02:51] Barry's Why[08:23] How Barry became and entrepreneur[18:17] A huge key decision that Barry made in his business[24:30] A bad decision Barry made in business[30:58] Barry's #1 KPI [36:55] Barry's opinion on networking and intentionally masterminding with other business owners[38:27] How Barry prioritizes family and business[42:20] If he could speak to his younger self, what would Barry say?[42:44] How to connect with Barry [44:40] Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes"I don't want to live in a world where there's only Amazon, Walmart, and so on." - Barry Kukkuk"Our mission, since day one, has been to create a diverse ecosystem where lots of people can thrive." - Barry Kukkuk"It is much more fulfilling when a small company can say, 'Without your software, we wouldn't have been there.'" - Barry Kukkuk"The tech by itself is not enough. The same goes the other way. It's no good having the best salesperson in the world if they've got nothing to sell." - Barry Kukkuk"Gross dollar retention is really about the value of my recurring revenue one year ago. How much of that returns?" - Barry Kukkuk"You're not going to grow by treating everything as a new challenge. You're going to grow by finding the challenges that are common and making a system out of that to automatically achieve those things." - Barry Kukkuk“If you've been building a network and you've been serving and, and adding value to people around you, there's typically some hands that go up that maybe want to do a deal with you.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:"The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It" by Michael E. Gerber.Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280"Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!" by Robert Kiyosaki.Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680011"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill.Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Napoleon-Hill/dp/0449214923"Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't" by Jim Collins.Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996Let's Connect!Barry Kukkuk:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrykukkuk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kukkukbWebsite: ...

Bruce Norris is an active investor, hard money lender, and real estate educator with over 35 years experience. Bruce has been involved in more than 2,000 real estate transactions as a buyer, seller, builder, and money partner.Renowned for his ability to forecast long-term real estate market trends and timing, the release of The California Comeback report in 1997 gained him much notoriety. The accuracy of the extensive report led many California investors to financial freedom. His January 2006 release, The California Crash, was an in-depth look into the California market correction and the statistics behind Bruce's predictions.Bruce is also the host of the award-winning series, I Survived Real Estate. The events bring together leaders from numerous real estate sectors to discuss legislation, regulation, stimulus-related issues, and solutions to the current market. The events have also helped raise over $1,000,000 for charity since it began in 2008.Bruce currently serves on the Executive Board for the Real Estate Research Council of Southern California. He was awarded Educator of the Year by Think Realty in 2018.The Greatest Miracle in the World by Og Mandinohttps://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Miracle-World-Og-Mandino/dp/0553279726The God Memorandumhttps://www.amazon.com/God-Memorandum-G-Mandino/dp/0883911809The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey.https://www.amazon.com/SPEED-Trust-Thing-Changes-Everything-ebook/dp/B000MGATWGWho Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnsonhttps://www.amazon.com/Who-Moved-My-Cheese-Mazing-ebook/dp/B004CR6AM4Good to Great by Jim Collinshttps://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show

These are the must reads. Books that are foundational to Clark's life. If you want to Level up as a fundraiser, you're going to have to sweat a little. You're going to have to spend time reading one of these books on your next flight instead of watching a movie. You should be enrolled in one of our virtual training programs. You should enroll in Peak Performance Fundraising. Go to https://majorgiftsfundraiser.com/ to enroll in Peak Performance Fundraising and start your journey today. In this episode Clark recommends loads of books. He also mentions a few podcast interviews. We have linked to most of those here. Lead the Field: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Field-Earl-Nightingale-audiobook/dp/B00OH7A278 Strangest Secret: https://youtu.be/y5x-KjBME_E Brian Tracy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Tracy/author/B001H6OMRI? Harry Beckwith on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Harry-Beckwith/author/B000AP8Q0Q Jim Collins Good to Great on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Jay Abraham, Getting Everything You Can Out of All You've Got: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Everything-You-Can-Youve/dp/0312284543 John Maxwell: https://www.maxwellleadership.com/ Listen Up! Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Listen-Up-Relationships-Productive-Listening/dp/0312242654 Forces for Good: https://www.amazon.com/Forces-Good-Practices-High-Impact-Nonprofits/dp/1118118804 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

The Commercial Real Estate Academy podcast was created to demystify the commercial real estate industry for the masses. During our weekly episodes, we interview industry experts on a host of different commercial real estate-related topics. Through these interviews, we hope to arm you with the knowledge, references, and tools you'll need to confidently pursue commercial real estate opportunities as a business owner and/or an investor. Raphael Collazo and Jeff Walston are excited to introduce their guest for this week! In today's episode, we hosted Hanna Henley, Senior Associate at Cushman & Wakefield, for a lively conversation about her typical clients and value proposition. ▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as: • How she found an internship in the CRE space, • Some of the challenges she faced getting started in the business, • Clients that she typically works with and her value proposition • The current economic environment affected her local CRE market, • How she sees the future looking in 3–5 years, • As well as much more... ▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Hanna, feel free to reach out to her via the following links: ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-henley-685100ba/ ▶ Website: https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en ▶ Email: Hanna.Henley@cushwake.com Below I've provided links to books that were referenced during the episode: 1. Good to Great - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 If you find value in these episodes, please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to leave us a 5

Brought to you by Miro—A collaborative visual platform where your best work comes to life: https://miro.com/lenny | Coda—Meet the evolution of docs: https://coda.io/lenny | Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security: https://vanta.com/lenny—Annie Pearl is the Chief Product Officer at Calendly. Previously, she was Chief Product Officer at Glassdoor, as well as Director of Product Management at Box. She was named one of the most influential women in Bay Area business by the San Francisco Business Times. In today's episode, Annie shares three paths into product management and advice on how to get your foot in the door. She also gives us an inside look at how Calendly's product teams are structured, how they transitioned from solely PLG to adding a sales team and unlocking new growth levers, how they do planning, and much more.Find the transcript for this episode and all past episodes at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/episodes/. Today's transcript will be live by 8 a.m. PT.Where to find Annie Pearl:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniepearl/• Email: Annie.Pearl@calendly.comWhere to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/Referenced:• How to send a calendar invite with Calendly: https://calendly.com/blog/how-to-send-a-calendar-invite• Google's APM program: https://careers.google.com/programs/apm/• The 15 Best Associate and Rotational Product Manager Programs: https://medium.com/agileinsider/product-management-digest-apm-3c2631683139• Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Win-Strategy-Really-Works/dp/142218739X/• Confluence: https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence• Aha: https://www.aha.io/• Airtable: https://www.airtable.com/• Loom: https://www.loom.com/• Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira• Pendo: https://go.pendo.io/• Tope Awotona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bawotona/• The Skip podcast: https://www.skip.community/• Skip Community on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skip-community-for-cpos/• Nikhyl Singhal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhyl/• Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996• Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products: https://www.amazon.com/Hooked-How-Build-Habit-Forming-Products/dp/0241184835/• 20VC podcast: https://www.thetwentyminutevc.com/• Sing 2 on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81475311• Miro: https://miro.com/In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Annie's background(03:50) How to send a Calendly invite without feeling awkward(06:04) How to transition to product work from a non-technical career(09:53) APM programs(10:52) The characteristics of internal-transfer PMs(13:26) How Calendly structures product teams (14:57) Why Annie hired a Head of Design(16:58) How Calendly structures product teams(19:07) OKRs at Calendly(21:02) Changes made at Calendly to improve execution and shipping(22:45) The challenges with narrowing Calendly's customer base and adding sales (25:21) Where 70% of new Calendly users come from(26:17) The transition from PLG to sales(29:23) How to build a great relationship with your sales team(31:52) Planning and prioritization at Calendly(38:14) Strategy documents at Calendly(39:39) Calendly's product stack(40:21) How Calendly got their first 1,000 users (43:36) The surprising new growth levers at Calendly(46:05) Fun traditions(48:43) “Focus wisely” and other aspects of Calendly's culture(52:07) Learnings from Box and Glassdoor(54:57) The Skip Community(58:10) Lightning roundProduction and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

“Make sure you get the right people on the bus and in the right seats. Then, you can figure out where to drive the bus.” Good to Great, Jim Collins How will you know if you've hired the right person? The War for Talent is bigger than simply the job description or CV. In this episode, Phil shares an exercise to help visualize what at the end of the day are the real keys to hiring success.     Resources: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't, Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Angelina Badri, the founder of the Universal Safety Wellness consultancy. Her holistic approach and genuine care for people empower leaders and frontline workers to reduce incidents and achieve workplace safety excellence collaboratively.In this compassionate interview, Angelina describes how working with individuals can solve systemic safety issues, with connected conversations being the key to success.Unusually for a safety consultant, she focuses on frontline workers, and Angelina explains to safety professionals how they can improve workplace safety through meaningful, honest and respectful conversations.Using many real-life examples from her 15 years in safety, Angelina explores the importance of individual habits and motivation, communicating priorities and information, and celebrating the process as well as the outcome.She demonstrates the power of connected conversations and gives practical guidance on building these into your daily work lives. Angelina helps turn uncomfortable conversations into good conversations and reveals the best time to make these interventions.Her passion and care shine throughout this empowering episode as she urges safety professionals to maximize the power of storytelling. Angelina connects effortlessly with her audience and tells powerful stories throughout.Find out more about Angelina's work:https://universalsafetywellness.com/The book recommended by Angelina:https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996Angelina Badri on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-badri-782a9520Safety Labs is created by Slice, the only safety knife on the market with a finger-friendly® blade. Find us at https://sliceinc.myshopify.com/If you have any questions, please email us at safetylabs@sliceproducts.com

Host Chaz Wolfe brings on Brian Bazely, a successful entrepreneur and franchisor of Driverseat, a shuttle service business that has been growing rapidly in Canada. Brian began his career in corporate management, but in his mid to late 30's, he decided to pursue a career that would allow him to work locally and be more present in his children's lives. He opened a fitness club and eventually came across the Anytime Fitness franchise, which he helped develop in Canada. Along the way, he also started a business creating commercial grade cleaning products for fitness clubs out of his garage. Today, he still has 9 Anytime Fitness locations and a distribution center for cleaning wipes. On today's episode, Brian will be discussing the importance of figuring out the purpose of a business after it's been created, the importance of establishing core values in a business, and the difference between finding great employees and resigning from a job. He'll also be sharing his insights on franchising, and how bad decisions don't define you. Tune in to hear Brian's inspiring story and practical advice on how to navigate the challenges of growing a business, and learn how you can apply his insights to your own business journey.During this episode, you will learn about;[03:02] Introduction to Brian and his business [09:25] Figuring out the purpose of Drivers Seat AFTER creating it [12:17] Brian's history leading to entrepreneurship[18:35] The great resignation vs finding great employees [21:15] Bad decisions don't define you[31:39] Measuring metrics and holding yourself accountable[34:33] Holding yourself accountable as a business owner [42:49] Go all in with your business, and all in with your family[48:41] How to connect with Brian [49:15] Sneak peek into Gathering The Kings Mastermind Group & how to get more informationNotable Quotes:“Customer feedback or an employee feedback piece is such an amazing gift, and it can be bad, but it's gonna tell you where the cracks in the foundation are.” - Brian Bazely“Enjoy the journey and how you're getting there.” - Brian Bazely “There is no such thing as work hours or ‘work day.' It's just completely intermixed. I'm doing the things that I love to do at all times.” - Brian Bazely “It's so important that none of us are a focus group of one.” - Brian Bazely “How we go about accomplishing business is just as important, or more important, than what the result is.” - Brian Bazely Books and Resources Recommended:Good To Great by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others-ebook/dp/B0058DRUV6Traction by Gino Wickman:https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837Let's Connect!Brian Bazely: Website: https://driverseatinc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbazelydriverseat/Chaz Wolfe (Host): Website:

Are you a good leader? How do you know for sure? What can we learn from great leaders like Elon Musk or Steve Jobs? Being a leader is hard. Being a level 5 leader is almost impossible. However, being a leader is rewarding when your persistent hard work takes your company to greater heights. A leader must have the capacity to translate vision into reality. But how do you do that?In this episode of The FasterFreedom Show, Sam and Lucas talk about leadership, what it means to them, and how to become a level 5 leader, as discussed in the book Good to Great by Jim Collins. So, if you want to know the qualities of a good leader and how you can grow your leadership skills, this episode will give you the answer. Here are the 5 Levels of Leadership: Level 1: Highly Capable IndividualLevel 2: Contributing Team MemberLevel 3: Competent ManagerLevel 4: Effective LeaderLevel 5: Executive“Leadership is key. Whether you talk about family, you're a coach, you're a business, you're an entrepreneur, you are a manager—whatever it is, being a leader is tough.” - Sam Primm“You can have the best product in the world, the best sales team in the world, but at some point, if your leadership isn't on point or your leadership team, whatever that looks like, that company is not going to succeed.”- Lucas WallsIn this Episode:-What makes a good leader?-Leadership Hierarchy: The 5 Levels of Leadership -Sam and Lucas play the Net Worth gameAnd more!Resources:-Schedule Your Free Business Strategy Consultation with Prime Corporate Services - https://primepartner.info/fasterfreedom-Good to Great by Jim Collins - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996Connect with Sam and Lucas:- Website- Instagram- Facebook- LinkedIn- YouTube- TikTok

Host Chaz Wolfe brings on Nick Daniels, a 7+ figure king in the furniture retailer industry. Nick is a Partner at Furniture Fair based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Nick grew up in the business that his grandfather started, but wanted to prove himself outside of Furniture Fair. After growing his experience at other stores, Nick returned to his grandfather's business. When he became Partner, the company was already at 7-8 figures, but Nick continues to grow the business and expand it into new markets. In this episode, Chaz and Nick discuss multi-generational business owners, slowing down to speed up, and building the business with the right team. Tune in now to learn from Nick's practical and experienced approach to entrepreneurialism so you can grow your business today. During this episode, you will learn about;[03:02] Intro to Nick and his business[04:34] Why Nick continues to push[07:03] How Nick moved into a multi-generational business[12:20] A good decision Nick made[14:16] Nick's advice in slowing down to grow[16:19] Nick's advice on confidence in hiring[19:58] A bad decision Nick made[21:37] How Nick approaches starting new[24:06] Nick's approach to decision-making[27:39] One trackable metric Nick would use[28:34] Nick's book recommendation[30:07] Nick's thoughts on networking[32:29] What Nick would tell his younger self[33:58] How to connect with Nick Daniels[34:49] Sneak peek into Gathering The Kings mastermind group & how to get more informationNotable Quotes“Pride is a great motivator.” - Nick Daniels“Everything I had was to prove that I don't need this, that this wasn't handed to me. I'm gonna go do my own thing. I'm gonna pave my own way. Watch what I can do.” - Nick Daniels“When you're building something, it's like, I need to stop doing and start watching.” - Nick Daniels“I guarantee you started your business for freedom and you doing everything yourself is not freedom.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“There's gonna be other ways that people can make it better.” - Nick Daniels“Someone else taking pride in what you built. I mean, that's what it's all about.” - Nick Daniels“Have a freaking plan. Know what you need.” - Nick Daniels“Just because one neighborhood trusts you doesn't mean the next one does. Like you're gonna have to do it over again.” - Nick Daniels“Overconfidence leads to lack of preparation” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“I rolled the dice and took an all-commission pay rate. It is what it is, but at the same time, every time I did that and got hurt, that's when I learned the most.” - Nick DanielsBooks and Resources Recommended:Invent and Wander by Jeff Bezoshttps://www.amazon.com/Invent-Wander-Collected-Writings-Introduction-ebook/dp/B08BCCT6MWGood to Great by Jim Collinshttps://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996Let's Connect!Nick Daniels:Website: https://furniturefair.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-daniels-41782150/Chaz...

Host Chaz Wolfe brings on Sean Rudner, a 7+ figure king in the manufacturing and packaging industry. Sean is the President & CEO of StockPKG out of Nebraska. Sean has been in and out of the packaging industry since he was 15 and recently left the broker side of the industry to move back into manufacturing. Today, Sean continues to grow his business with the hopes of funding the next four generations. In this episode, Chaz and Sean discuss raising your kids to make a difference in the world, creating value for your customers, and building lifetime customers. Tune in now to learn from everything Sean has to offer so you can grow your business to 7 figures and beyond! During this episode, you will learn about;[01:38] Intro to Sean and his business[03:07] Why Sean continues to push[06:16] How Sean balances funding future generations and instilling work ethic[08:54] A good decision Sean made[10:13] How Sean gets customer feedback[14:41] Seans thoughts on taking principles of a recurring business model into a contract-to-contract model[18:07] A bad decision Sean made[22:57] Sean's approach to decision-making[23:56] One trackable metric Sean would use[25:15] Sean's book recommendation[26:09] Sean's thoughts on masterminding[28:59] What Sean would tell his younger self[30:51] How to connect with Sean[31:47] Sneak peek into Gathering The Kings Mastermind Group & how to get more informationNotable Quotes“If you just ask the right questions, customers will tell you everything you need to know and how to run your business.” - Sean Rudner“You're in a business transaction. Don't be a salesperson, be a business person and work out a business transaction.” - Sean Rudner“If you can figure out a way inside of that experience to differentiate yourself from your competitors, there is no need for your people to look anywhere else.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“You can make money in any kind of economy.” - Sead Rudner“It's funny how there's no shortage of opportunities that are thrown at you if you network properly.” - Sean Rudner“Just get some lunch with somebody. You ain't got no money for a mastermind group? Fine. Go have some lunch with another guy and ask him what's working, what's not working.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“When you're an entrepreneur at a younger age, it's amazing how you think you know everything. And then when you turn, 35, 40 years old, then you start to figure out what you don't know.” - Sean RudnerBooks and Resources Recommended:E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerberhttps://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280Good to Great by Jim Collinshttps://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996Built to Last by Jim Collinshttps://www.amazon.com/Built-Last-Successful-Visionary-Essentials/dp/0060516402Let's Connect!Sean Rudner:Website: https://stockpkg.com/LinkedIn:

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jonathan Zacks discuss:Finding a solution for efficiency. Automation for better running your business. Apps and programs to make your life easier. Focusing to improve communication with your customers and employees.  Key Takeaways:Technology is constantly changing. Take advantage of it for solving the problems it can solve, but don't assume it can solve all of your problems. GoReminder is built to help eliminate no-show appointments. Set your review request up automatically with a feedback request from your client. You can send them to a review site for good feedback, and directly to your office for bad feedback. Make 2023 the year of one thing. You don't have to do 20 different things to make everything work.  "There are certain problems that people just don't realize that technology and automation specifically can solve." —  Jonathan Zacks Episode References: Superhuman: https://superhuman.com/  Connect the Dots: https://ctd.ai/Zapier: https://zapier.com/Good to Great by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Connect with Jonathan Zacks:  Website: https://www.goreminders.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-zacks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jozacksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnoz/Get Your FREE Guide on How to Maximize Your Appointment Show Up Rate: https://www.goreminders.com/appointment-show-up-maximizer Thank you to our Sponsors!Legalese Marketing: https://legaleasemarketing.com/Moneypenny: https://www.moneypenny.com/us/Practice Panther: https://www.practicepanther.com/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Business is not just about making money. Business owners, especially those starting out, should have a clearly stated purpose or the essence of the organization. More than the numbers and figures, businesses exist to provide value to their customers.  Likewise, customers recognize value when you provide them with products and services worth their time, effort, and money. Most of them, if not all, crave a personalized experience and want to feel cared for.  Fred Reichheld, also known as the “high priest” of loyalty and the creator of the Net Promoter System℠ (NPS®), joins us on the Greatness Machine to talk about customer loyalty and his book, Winning on Purpose. In this episode, Darius and Fred discuss what great leadership looks like, the key driver of customer loyalty, and the ways to enrich the lives of other people. They also talk about NPS and eNPS and how these things work and help businesses measure the quality of their customer service. Topics include: What is the one key driver of customer loyalty Definition of Net Promoter System℠ (NPS®) and how it works Fred explains the NPS rating scale Verbal NPS versus digital NPS NPS versus eNPS What makes a great leader And other topics… Resources mentioned: Winning on Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Purpose-Unbeatable-Strategy-Customers/dp/1647821789 Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996  Connect with Fred: Website: https://www.netpromotersystem.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredreichheld/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Chaz Wolf brings on Karmen Berentsen, a 7+ figure queen in the fashion boutique industry. Karmen is the CEO of A Line Boutique out of Denver, Colorado and purchased the company in 2012. Karmen has grown her sales over 500% since 2013, in spite of facing challenges during the COVID lockdowns.Since 2013, her company sales have grown to over 500% and continues growing each month. Aside from her business receiving local and national accolades, Karmen has launched a podcast, started an Adventures and Experiences through A Line to continue her mission to empower women, and even wrote her memoir. In this episode, Chaz and Karmen discuss turning to ambition and success to numb pain, operating in abundance, and “moonshot” goals. Tune in now to absorb Karmen's wealth of knowledge and experience so you can take your business to the next level! During this episode, you will learn about;[01:42] Intro to Karmen and her business[05:14] Why Karmen continues to push[07:58] How Karmen stopped “shoulding” on herself[12:49] Would Karmen's trajectory have changed if life had been different?[16:45] A good decision Karmen made[20:40] Karmen's advice on leveling up your business[29:17] A bad decision Karmen made[36:38] Karmen's approach to decision-making[38:33] Karmen's advice on managing a team[41:57] One metric Karmen would track[42:30] Karmen's book recommendation[43:19] Karmen's thoughts on masterminding[44:15] If Karmen only had one hour, how would she use it?[47:08] If Karmen lost it all, what would she do?[51:42] How to connect with Karmen[52:53] How to connect with Chaz and info on the GTK 90 day intensiveNotable Quotes“King is not masculine. It's a mindset.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“I help souls feel alive.” - Karmen Berentsen“I don't do everything. I do what I want to do.” - Karmen Berentsen“Don't “should” on yourself.” - Karmen Berentsen“This is your human experience. Like do something with it. Show up.” - Karmen Berentsen“What I thought was gonna destroy me, healed me.” - Karmen Berentsen“The world is beautiful and abundant, and there is more opportunity than I can ever make good on.” - Karmen Berentsen“I am an ambitious, tenacious, adventurous, fierce person, but I have learned the power of kindness.” - Karmen Berentsen“As long as I have my health, the sky's the limit.” - Karmen Berentsen“You're making it about the human, about the relationship, not about just that one individual transaction. It matters long term.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:Dare to Lead by Brené Brownhttps://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520Good to Great by Jim Collinshttps://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670474344&sr=8-1Learning to Fly by Karmen Berentsen

Jordan Isham is the co-founder of My Tennessee Home Solution, a United States Military Academy at West Point graduate, and currently serves as an Infantry Officer in the Army. He is passionate about using the wealth generated from real estate to serve as a force for Good in the world, fueled by his faith in God and intimacy with Jesus. Today, Jordan talks about real estate investing, and shares insights on the importance of personal development, mindset shifts, keys to building a team, ideal systems and tools for business, and the framework of living a life on your terms! KEY POINTS Transitioning from the army to a real estate investor Scaling life by building a foundation within yourself Inspiring leadership to self-actualization Mindset shift: memetic desires to life in freedom How Jordan got into real estate investing Building virtual teams and businesses Systems and tools in Jordan's business LIGHTNING QUESTIONS 1. What was your biggest hurdle in getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? ·       Capital, thus, partnered with a buddy with money. 2. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success?  Investing in performance coaching. 3.  Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://www.linkedin.com/login (LinkedIn) 4. What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 ( Rich Dad Poor Dad) book by Robert Kiyosaki https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 ( Think Rich Grow Rich) book by Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 (Atomic Habits) book by James Clear 5. If you'd go back and give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started investing in real estate, what would you tell? Take massive action on your ideas! RESOURCES https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-George-Clason/dp/1505339111 (The Richest Man in Babylon) book by George Samuel Clason https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurial-Operating-System-Successful-Entrepreneurs/dp/B09R3BY9WZ (Entrepreneurial Operating System) book by Rodolfo Yong https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 (Traction) book by Gino Wickman https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 (Good to Great) book by Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Building-Elite-Organization-High-Growth-High-Profit/dp/1544517491 (Building an Elite Organization) book by Don Wenner https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-isham-324ba610b (LinkedIn)   Visithttp://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 ( Audible) for a free trial and free audiobook download!  

Host Chaz Wolfe brings David Klick to the king's table. David is an 8+ figure king in the consulting, real estate and construction industries. He worked in the construction industry for over 17 years and real estate for over 19 years. David also made his first million in the real estate market. He recently started the Energy Alliance Project to help other entrepreneurs break through barriers and reach their potential. In this episode, Chaz and David discuss finding your purpose, learning to align to excel,  getting your mindset right, and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations. Tune in today to learn more about being open to personal growth to grow your business!   During this episode, you will learn about; [01:50]  Intro to David and his businesses [03:39]  What is David's “why”? [06:51]  The importance of figuring out who you are [09:12]  Taking moments to slow down [11:41]  David's journey to entrepreneurship [16:12]  David's passion for helping people throughout his journey [17:36]  A good decision David made [18:43]  David learning confidence in himself [20:13]  A bad decision David made [24:37]  David's decision making process [26:38]  David's advice on sifting through too many voices [28:29]  If David could pick only one metric to track, what would it be? [30:21]  The value David finds in networking or masterminding with other entrepreneurs [34:48]  If David had only one hour per week to run his businesses, what would he do? [36:37]  If David lost it all, what would he do next? [39:12]  How to connect with David [40:58]  How to connect with Chaz and info on Gathering The Kings 90 Day Intensive Notable Quotes  “I want to take what has been given to me as gifts and talents, and help others expand on that as well.”  - David Klick “If you're all outta whack, you're not gonna excel.”  - David Klick “If we value waking up tomorrow, more than a million dollars free cash, we should wake up every single freaking day on fire.”  - David Klick “I didn't come from anything special. I'm just myself, have invested well, made good choices, and had lucky breaks because of hard work.”  - David Klick “Put some things on paper, because really at the end of the day, the game is what we're playing. It's just moving a piece on the board.”  - Chaz Wolfe “With the right partner, we should and would be much, much more potent.”  - David Klick “If your business is over here doing stuff that you're not internally aligned with, you might need to sit down and have some conversations with yourself.”  - David Klick “Always keep your eye on the prize and say, ‘Does this align with what I need to do?'”  - David Klick “If it's not written down and we don't have something in front of us to hold ourselves accountable, we're not gonna remember, we're not gonna hit it.”  - David Klick Books and Resources Recommended: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 (https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331) Good to Great by Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 (https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996) Let's Connect! David Klick: Website:  https://energyallianceproject.com/ (https://energyallianceproject.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidklick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidklick) Facebook (David):  https://www.facebook.com/david.klick.3 (https://www.facebook.com/david.klick.3) Facebook (Floor Perfect):  https://www.facebook.com/FloorPerfect (https://www.facebook.com/FloorPerfect) Facebook (Entergy Alliance Project):  http://www.facebook.com/EnergyAllianceProject...

Becoming financially free is closer within your reach than you may think.  Join Bryce Robertson, and Christopher Larsen as they discuss Chris's journey of conquering challenges, turning setbacks into set-ups, creating financial freedom for himself. Then continuing to take his “Next Level Club”, and our younger generations to the Next Level of financial success and FREEDOM. Find out how you can become financially free and where Chris see's opportunities as the coming years unfold… Christopher Larsen NextLevelIncome.com CHIRSTOPHER LARSEN LINKS: Free Book & Audiobook: https://www.nextlevelincome.com/book (https://www.nextlevelincome.com/book) Join the Next Level Club: https://www.nextlevelincome.com/next-level-investor-club-application (https://www.nextlevelincome.com/next-level-investor-club-application) 5 Ways to Set your Kid's up for a Lifetime of Financial Success: https://www.nextlevelincome.com/blog/5-ways-to-set-your-kids-up-for-a-lifetime-of-financial-success (https://www.nextlevelincome.com/blog/5-ways-to-set-your-kids-up-for-a-lifetime-of-financial-success) DISCUSSED DURING THE SHOW: Book; Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 (https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996) Financial Freedom Mastery: https://freedomtrinity.com/ (https://freedomtrinity.com/) FREEDOM HACK RADIO LINKS: Freedom Hack Radio Website: https://www.freedomhackradio.com/ Freedom Hack Radio YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSo5... Freedom Hack Radio BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/yir2gKFRBdpp/ Freedom Hack Radio Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/freedomhackradio Freedom Hack Radio Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BryceRobertson Freedom Hack Radio iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Also available on your favorite podcast platform

Making a shift on your own terms in order to play bigger is challenging enough. But what happens when your successful shift is followed by an unexpected game changer?Lisa Riley's entrepreneurial spirit led her to leave the corporate oil and gas industry and enter the paint and sip business, becoming the owner of a Pinot's Palette franchise in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Since taking the leap, Lisa has expanded to four franchises and celebrated her 10-year anniversary of being in business for herself… and she also received a surprise cancer diagnosis while undergoing a preventative mastectomy.During our conversation, we talk about Lisa's incredible cancer survival story, her entrepreneurial journey, and how she managed to increase her revenue while undergoing treatment.Listen now to discover: The biggest challenges and successes Lisa has experienced through her shift to entrepreneurshipThe biggest mistake that Lisa made while hiring — and the valuable insight it taught herThe humbling lesson Lisa learned when she needed to step back during her cancer treatmentLisa Riley is the owner of 4 Pinot's Palette franchises in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.  Before that, she worked for the QuikTrip Corporation and finished out her corporate oil and gas career at ConocoPhillips. She is a cancer survivor, a mom, a wife and loves living life to the fullest! She has won Women in Business Champion for the City of Tulsa, Small Businessperson of the Year for Broken Arrow and Tulsa, International Franchisee of the Year, and United States Small Business Association Business Person of the Year.Timestamps01:48  Intro02:55  Meet Lisa Riley05:18  Lisa's big shifts08:32  The franchise shift12:02  Being open to new opportunities13:25  Saying “no” & delegating19:12  Biggest challenges & hiring mistakes24:37  Leading as an empath26:23  Surviving cancer & stepping back33:41  Preventative care & check-ups35:25  Essential service41:59  Food styling45:35  Lisa's next shiftsLinksLisa Rileyhttps://www.pinotspalette.com/cherrystreetGood to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collinshttps://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.comInterested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Find more information at https://tracyspears.comWant tools and insights that will help you play bigger in your life, at work, and in your community? Visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog Connect with meLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker Twitter: @tracylspears Instagram: @tracylspears If you love the podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review — this will help others discover how to play a bigger game and step into their fullest potential!Watch these episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TracySpearsSpeaker Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!