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A special interview with author Steve Anderson on his book “The Bezos Letters - 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon.”==========================================

In this episode of The Burleson Box, Dustin Burleson speaks with Steve Anderson about his book The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon. Listeners will discover key principles and lessons from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's annual shareholder letters, breaking down Amazon's journey to becoming one of the world's most valuable companies. The book identifies Bezos's strategies and provides insights into Amazon's success, organized around fourteen "Growth Principles" within four broad themes:Experiment and Embrace Failure: Amazon uses a culture of experimentation and “successful failures” to foster innovation and pursue big, transformative ideas.Obsess Over Customers and Think Long-Term: Prioritizing customer needs and maintaining a long-term focus drive sustainable growth and loyalty.Simplify Complexity and Leverage Technology: Amazon aims to make processes simpler and more efficient through technology, creating time-saving solutions.Maintain a Startup Mindset and Embrace Bold Risks: Amazon's “Day 1” mentality and willingness to take significant risks keep the company agile and prepared for future opportunities.Links:Learn more about TheBezosLetters.comFollow Steve Anderson on LinkedInGet your copy of The Bezos Letters***The Burleson Box is brought to you by OrthoFi:You know orthodontics, we know how to grow your practice. Start More Smiles with OrthoFi.OrthoFi is the industry-leading solution for patient acquisition, insurance management, and patient collections. Our end-to-end software and services help practices achieve dynamic growth, balanced cash flow, and smoother operations.OrthoFi's practices experience a 2.25 times higher same-day conversion rate compared to the industry average, thanks to our expertise in same-day contracts. We take on the full burden of managing patient onboarding, collections, and insurance processing, allowing your team to focus on delivering best-in-class service.Our comprehensive 180-day collection protocol sets the gold standard for delinquency management, achieving an average net collection rate of 98%.Dr. Tara Gostovich of TG Orthodontics shared:"I feel like the cost is less than a staff member, but yet you have an entire team. So, I don't look at the cost of OrthoFi as it's too expensive. It's too expensive to not have it."Learn more today at StartMoreSmiles.com*** Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, exclusive study guides, special edition books each quarter, powerpoint and keynote presentations and two tickets to Dustin Burleson's Annual Leadership Retreat.http://www.theburlesonbox.com/sign-up Stay Up to Date: Sign up for The Burleson Report, our weekly newsletter that is delivered each Sunday with timeless insight for life and private practice. Sign up here:http://www.theburlesonreport.com Follow Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBA at:http://www.burlesonseminars.com

Steve Anderson is an expert in strategic risk and business growth. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Steve has been handpicked by LinkedIn as one of the world's most influential thought leaders. For more information on Steve's best-selling book - The Bezos Letters - please visit https://www.thebezosletters.com/

The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon   Take away: Maintaining a "Day One" mentality in business encourages constant innovation, customer focus, and willingness to take calculated risks, which are crucial for long-term success and prevent a company from becoming irrelevant.   Money Learnings: From an early age, Steve started doing typical things to earn extra money, like mowing lawns. He learned that if he wanted to do something or buy something, he needed to earn the money for it himself. In high school, he developed an interest in photography and turned it into a money-making venture by taking pictures at school plays and selling them to students. This business allowed him to pay for a summer camp for a couple of years. These experiences made him learned that money is helpful and important and that you can make money through your own efforts.   Bio: Steve is the Co-Founder and CEO of Catalyit®, The Insurance Agency Technology Resource Company. Backed by 24 Big I state associations, Catalyit® helps busy insurance agency owners maximize their existing tech and discover, evaluate, select, and implement new tools they need to continue to thrive. Steve is a trusted authority on risk, technology, productivity, and invention and has over thirty-five years of experience in the insurance industry. He holds a master's degree in insurance law and is a Top Voice on LinkedIn with over 340,000 followers. Steve is the author of the international bestselling book The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon. In this very readable and practical book, he takes a unique perspective on business growth by analyzing and demystifying how Amazon's CEO, Jeff Bezos, has grown Amazon, arguably one of the most successful companies in the world. He appeared in USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Investors Business Daily, Forbes, CEO Magazine, and FOX News Extra. Steve and his wife, Karen, have two married daughters, but more importantly, seven amazing young grandchildren. They live in historic Franklin, Tennessee.   Highlights from this episode: Early entrepreneurial experiences can shape future business mindsets. The biggest risk for businesses is often not taking enough risks, especially with new technologies. Successful companies find ways to pivot and reinvent themselves as markets change. It's always Day 1. Long-term thinking and willingness to experiment are crucial for sustained business growth. Customer obsession and reducing friction in purchasing processes can lead to significant success. Gratitude and persistence are key components of living an abundant life and achieving business success.   Links: thebezosletters.com https://steveanderson.com/ https://catalyit.com/   Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!   Thanks for listening!   Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/   Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes   If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul   https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com   Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast   Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Have you read Jeff Bezos' shareholder letters to learn about Amazon's growth principles? Today's guest has done exactly that, and in this episode he'll work you through Bezos' thinking. Steve Anderson is today's guest. A writer, speaker, and futurist, Steve is an authority on risk, technology, productivity, and innovation. He's also the co-author of The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon. Join Scott and Steve as they explore: * Steve shares his expertise on Amazon growth principles and decision-making.* Taking calculated risks in business.* Amazon's success and how it's different from other companies that were once successful but are now gone.* Jeff Bezos' letters to shareholders, which provide insights into how Amazon grew and what enabled it to succeed.* Bezos' focus on long-term growth and experimentation.* Why CEOs and business owners should physically go to see customers and spend time understanding their process and pain points.* Amazon's three pillars: wide selection, low prices, and fast delivery.* Bezos's idea of making quick decisions with “70% of the information you wish you had.” * Four key growth cycles: testing, building, accelerating, and scaling.* The need for businesses to think big and be willing to take risks to grow and succeed.* Failure can lead to success: Amazon's Fire Phone flop led to Alexa's success.* The principles and strategies in Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich" book and how they apply to business today.* How Amazon's focus on growth and customer centricity led to the creation of Amazon Marketplace, a business idea that seemed crazy at first.Thanks to Steve Anderson for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetn/ Get Steve's book The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, co-authored with Karen Anderson: https://thebezosletters.com/ BUSINESS, BOURBON & CIGARSBe sure to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. * Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3SN2fHn * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/49EwtTo * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MePlusUltraNetwork/podcasts * Business, Bourbon & Cigars is the preeminent resource for ambitious leaders who want a backstage pass to the top. Each episode, we sit down with ultra-successful executives and industry leaders who share their insider strategies for growth and success. And of course, we may even sip on some of the finest bourbon and light up our favorite cigars while we chat.* Each week, we bring you in-depth interviews with high-level executives and industry leaders who have a proven track record and in-depth understanding of what it takes to grow a business. They'll share their no-nonsense approach, the challenges they faced on their journey to the top, and the strategies that helped them overcome obstacles and forge their own path to ultra-success.ME PLUS ULTRA * Transform your business and redefine your world with Me Plus Ultra virtual masterminds and leadership retreats: https://MePlusUltra.com * Me Plus Ultra is a place where visionary entrepreneurs come together, not just to network, but to forge lasting connections, inspire one another, and grow their businesses with confidence and purpose. With exclusive access to industry-leading knowledge, personalized growth strategies, and high-impact events, we empower you to transcend traditional business barriers. To elevate your business, join our Me Plus Ultra virtual masterminds and leadership...

In the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast latest episode, I had the pleasure of engaging in a fascinating conversation with my guest, Steve Anderson. We delved into the intricacies of business growth and customer engagement helping business owners understand how to leverage the exquisite tension between risk taking and business growth. I'm excited to share the insights and lessons from this episode, which I believe can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs and business leaders alike. Steve Anderson is an expert in strategic risk and business growth and a sought-after speaker and influencer. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Steve has been handpicked by LinkedIn as one of the world's most influential thought leaders.  From business management systems to social platforms, Steve analyzes what's happening now and explains its implications for the future. He has spoken in all 50 states, and internationally, and addressed companies like SAFECO, AAA, and Nationwide. He is on the faculty of credentialing organizations teaching thousands of professionals annually and is a writer/contributor to multiple publications. Watch the full episode and let's embark on this journey of growth together. Find our more about Steve below:  Website: ⁠www.TheBezosLetters.com⁠ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetn/ FB: http://www.facebook.com/steveandersonnetwork YT: https://youtube.com/@SteveAndersonVideo IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/steveanderson/⁠ Missed Previous Episodes? Don't worry! Catch up on all our insightful discussions by visiting our podcast blog. Stay up-to-date and never miss out on valuable content. Explore now! ⁠https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blog Not a Marketing Boost Solutions member yet? Book a free Brainstorming Session with our team today to learn more about our travel incentives. Click here:⁠https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb Whether you are a start-up or a well-established business, you need to have a robust platform to help you scale your business with the ease of automating Marketing Boost travel incentives. Schedule a call with our team to explore what Automation Booster can do for you. Book here: https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/bookings/brainstorm-session/ab

Interview with Steve Anderson, who is an expert in strategic risk and business growth. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Steve has been handpicked by LinkedIn as one of the world's most influential thought leaders. His web site is https://www.TheBezosLetters.com

Technology is the spark we utilize to live effective and more efficient lives.  If we can also capitalize on it to feel more secured and insured, then it's a win and bonus we can all celebrate.   According to the Insurance Journal in 2022, the estimated total number of independent property-casualty agents and brokers in the U.S. stands at 40,000, an increase from 36,000 in 2020.    For Steve Anderson this is particularly good news.  He's   an expert in strategic risk and business growth. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business-Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Steve has been handpicked by LinkedIn as one of the world's most influential thought leaders.   He provides people with a guide on the key takeaways and principles that Bezos leveraged in turning an online bookstore into a trillion- dollar company in just over two decades. The four cycles -- Test, Build, Accelerate and Scale, along with the 14 Principles can help any business grow like Amazon.  He joined me this week to tell me more.   For more Information: https://thebezosletters.com/ LinkedIn: @SteveAnderson Get the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Bezos-Letters-Principles-Business-Amazon/dp/1642793329/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XY2F11X4DFS0&keywords=the+bezos+letters&qid=1555603119&s=gateway&sprefix=the+bezo%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1

Steve Anderson is an expert in strategic risk and business growth. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller.

John and Karen continue their discussion. In the previous episode, the two discussed Karen's journey from marriage and family therapist to book publisher and strategic coach. Today, they talk about the publishing industry and her journey of balancing work and family. Karen also provides tips for authors. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Importance of Amazon book reviews [01:51] - B&N blackballed her book over Amazon affiliation [05:52] - What makes Morgan James Publishing different [07:30] - Morgan James is an author-centric hybrid publisher [09:41] - How Morgan James assesses a manuscript for publishing [12:14] - How to connect with Morgan James for self-publishing info [17:13] - How Karen improves her significant relationships [19:15] - Karen's definition of success [20:10] - John's motivation for writing a book  [20:53] - Karen's #1 daily habit [22:03] - How Karen's faith impacts her business [22:36] - Traits of a great leader [25:47] - The best advice Karen ever received [29:03] - Karen's biggest failure and its impact [31:37] - How Karen invests in herself [37:55] - Books recommendation NOTABLE QUOTES: “Success is just having an impact. And I love having impact.” “These books are like my babies – they provide hope, comfort, and shortcuts to so many people.” “It's a lot easier for people to say things online that they would never say to your face.”  “My top daily habit is a morning and evening routine – reading, worshiping, praying. It keeps me grounded and focused.” “In order to truly be healthy, I have to be actively engaged in and trying to get better at my physical health, mental health, emotional health, and spiritual health.” “Do the best you can with what you've got when you're doing it.” “Engage your brain, learn new things, create those new neural pathways. There's a reason that people who stop engaging tend to age quickly.” “Surround yourself with great people that stretch you. Always make sure that you're with people who are way past where you are. So you're always learning and growing.”  BOOKS MENTIONED: Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage by Beth McCord and Jeff McCord (https://a.co/d/g52n57y) Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger (https://a.co/d/7a9RU5S) Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale by Ian Morgan Cron (https://a.co/d/7gGfMgU) Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me: A Memoir . . . of Sorts by Ian Morgan Cron (https://a.co/d/8k1HMSY) The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon by Steve Anderson and Karen Anderson (https://a.co/d/a6QmV1E) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.strategicbookcoach.com https://www.strategicbookpartners.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-anderson-bookcoach/ https://www.instagram.com/dearkaren/ https://www.facebook.com/dearkaren https://twitter.com/dearkaren CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Karen Anderson – strategic book advisor and coach, associate publisher at Morgan James Publishing, author of the Wall Street Journal and New York Times best-selling book The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, ghostwriter, editor, and a devoted wife to Steve. Before Karen started working in the publishing world, she was a Marriage and Family Therapist. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:44] - The importance of story in non-fiction [04:40] - The backstory of The Bezos Letters [06:36] - Writing a book about Bezos' shareholder letters [10:19] - The idea of risk and successful failure [13:02] - Amazon's Fire Phone failure and the birth of Alexa [15:08] - Why you need to buy 2 copies of a book [19:18] - Karen's journey from therapist to publisher [20:55] - Getting into direct response marketing [22:46] - Becoming a juggernaut in the publishing world [26:47] - AI can't replace the creative aspect of writing [30:18] - John's upcoming book: The F6 Secrets of Relationships [31:22] - Writing with Scrivener [35:04] - Advice for hesitant writers with compelling stories [38:12] - The book editing process [43:01] - John's experience with correcting errors in a book NOTABLE QUOTES:  "I recommend to anybody in the non-fiction world to read fiction. And the reason I do that is because the thing that's most compelling and most powerful for people is story. And the best novels are really good with story." "No matter what you're doing in your message, whether it's via book or speaking, or whatever it is, it's always about story." "The most powerful non-fiction is what engages you, what's emotionally connected. And the reality is, if you eliminate story, you typically have a textbook, and most people don't like reading textbooks." "The biggest risk that businesses were taking was that they weren't taking enough risks." "Life is short, get up there." "AI doesn't have stories. AI doesn't know how to do the inspirational part yet. It can come up with ways that you can communicate better, but it doesn't know your experience." "The best writers have the best editors." "I wrote you a long letter because I didn't have time to write a short one." "It's a whole lot easier to just write lots of stuff than it is to really hone it down and get it in a way that can communicate well." BOOK MENTIONED: The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath (https://a.co/d/8K2v28) APP MENTIONED: Scrivener https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview  USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.strategicbookcoach.com https://www.strategicbookpartners.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-anderson-bookcoach/ https://www.instagram.com/dearkaren/ https://www.facebook.com/dearkaren https://twitter.com/dearkaren CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

Description: In this episode, we dive deep into Jeff Bezos' 21 Shareowner Letters with Steve Anderson, author of The Bezos Letters. Anderson shares how Bezos' principles are hidden in plain sight and how they can help small businesses achieve success. Anderson explains the importance of high-velocity decision-making and how it's key to moving fast. He reveals why it's crucial to become a customer-obsessed business and not just customer-focused. Anderson breaks down Amazon's Customer Experience Pillars and how you can implement them in your own company. We explore the 4 key growth cycles that every successful company is always intentionally moving through, and Anderson shares why you'll never think or grow big enough if you're not willing to risk “failure”. He also explains why the flywheel is Amazon's secret growth weapon. Whether you're a startup or an established business, you won't want to miss this insightful conversation with Steve Anderson. Tune in to discover how you can apply Bezos' growth principles to your own business and catapult your growth. To check out Steve's book, "The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon", head on over to Amazon: https://amzn.to/3JcmWb9 To connect with Steve, visit his website: https://www.thebezosletters.com/ Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2023

Today we're going to talk about 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, and about Jeff Bezos, the world richest person. My guest today is Steve Anderson, Co-Founder & CEO at Catalyit™ and International Best Selling Author of The Bezos Letters The Bezos Letters™ unlocks the key lessons, mindset, principles, and steps Bezos continues to use to make Amazon the massive success it is today. Applying these principles helps drive higher, faster results. We will discuss: - What made Bezos what he is today? - Why Bezos is the “master of risk” and how to know when you're taking too much or not enough • Why it's crucial that you become a customer-obsessed business and not just customer-focused • What are "The 3 Customer Experience Pillars" More about Steve in: https://thebezosletters.com/ Thanks for watching Invincible innovation LIVE A Show About The Future Of People With Tech I'm Adi Mazor Kario, #1 Product Innovation & Value Creation Expert, Invincible Innovation. I'd love to hear your feedback and thoughts in the comments below! If you want to know more about me and my work: https://www.invincibleinnovation.com/​ Invincible Innovation podcast: https://spoti.fi/3wzdBT1 Invincible Innovation on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3xtwPt9 Innovating Through Chaos Book: https://amzn.to/3gAVLbu Adi's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3vuAplA Hope you'll enjoy the talk! #Amazon #Jeffbezos #growth #business #leadership #innovation #innovationecosystem #startup #management #invincibleinnovation #openinnovation #cocreation #opportunities #valuecreation #success Invincible Innovation Innovation Ecosystems Digital Transformation Startups what is digital transformation in business d digital transformation strategy innovation digital transformation series episode what is innovation digital transformation digital transformation trends innovation ecosystem startup philosophy business building how to innovate Digital Transformation and Innovation Secrets | Invincible Innovation Digital Transformation and Innovation Secrets

Amazon is one of the ten richest companies in the world, and its founder, Jeff Bezos is one of the five richest people in the world, with a net worth of over $120 billion. Founded in 1994, Amazon was the fastest company in history to reach $100 billion in sales. How did he achieve such massive success in less than 30 years of operation?  Today, we're getting an inside look at how Jeff Bezos approaches business from Steven Anderson, author of The Bezos Letters. Steven has over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry and he is a trusted authority on risk, technology, and innovation.  In this episode of YAP Classic, Hala and Steven dive into the contents of The Bezos Letters, a collection and analysis of Jeff Bezos' annual shareholder letters. They discuss some of the key strategies and lessons outlined in The Bezos Letters, like measuring your return on risk, adopting a ‘day one' mentality, and using free cash flow as a primary metric for measuring your company's success. They also talk about some of Amazon's biggest failures and how Amazon encourages its employees to experiment and take risks.  Topics Include:  - Why did Steven write The Bezos Letters?  - Innovation vs. experimentation  - The value of failure  - Amazon's greatest failures  - Being terrified of your customers  - Strategic risks for growth  - Why Bezos banned PowerPoint at Amazon  - ROR (Return On Risk)  - The risk of not taking risks  - ‘It's always day one' - The problem with judging companies by their profitability  - Free cash flow as a primary metric  - Steven's secret to profiting in life  - And other topics… Steven Anderson is a professional writer, speaker, and futurist. He is the co-founder and CEO of Catalyit, which simplifies technology for insurance agents. Steven's insurance agency, The Anderson Network, is considered an industry leader in the field of insuring productivity, technology, and profits. He was named one of the original 150 LinkedIn influencers and he is a top 10 Global InsurTech influencer. His book, The Bezos Letters, has been featured on numerous podcasts and was included in Forbes' list of the ‘Top 20 Books You Need to Read to Crush 2020.' Resources Mentioned: YAP Episode #75, Grow Your Business Like Amazon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000487032512  The Bezos Letters & its accompanying resources: https://thebezosletters.com/  Steven's Website: https://steveanderson.com/  Steven's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetn/  Steven's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveanderson/  Steven's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveTN  Steven's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveTN  Sponsored By:  ClickUp - Sign up today at ClickUp.com and use code yap to get 15% off Sabio - Visit sabio.la/YAP for a $1,000 scholarship towards the cost of their bootcamp at Sabio! JustWorks - Check out JustWorks' transparent pricing by visiting justworks.com/pricing The Jordan Harbinger Show - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations Shopify - Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/profiting More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com   Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/ Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Profit Talk! In this show, we're going to help you explore strategies to help you maximize profits in your business while scaling and creating the lifestyle that you want as an entrepreneur. I am your host, Susanne Mariga! I'm a certified Mastery Level Profit First Professional. Let's dive into strategies to maximize profits in your business! In this episode, I interview Steve Anderson. Today, Steve talks about The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and an international bestseller. He also talks about the concept of risk and growth and how Bezos can help you achieve greater results. To know more about Steve, connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetn/ and to grab a copy of his book, go to https://thebezosletters.com/    Visit my FREE Facebook Group, The Profit First Masterclass, where I'll be sharing additional exclusive trainings to members of the community.   If you're excited about what's next for your business and upcoming episodes, please head to our itunes page and give us a review! Your support will help me to bring in other amazing expert interviews to share their best tips on how to powerfully grow in your business!  DISCLAIMER: The information contained within these videos is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute, an accountant-client relationship. While we use reasonable efforts to furnish accurate and up-to-date information, we assume no liability or responsibility for any errors, omissions, or regulatory updates in the content of this video. Any U.S. federal tax advice contained within is not intended to be used for the purpose of avoiding penalties under U.S. federal tax law. 

Why you'll never think or grow big enough if you're not willing to risk “failure” In this segment, Steve Anderson shares some practical tips from the 14 Amazon Growth principles that will supercharge your business. See video here - https://youtu.be/wS0VyxmQWCk WHO IS STEVE? Steve Anderson is an expert in strategic risk and business growth. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business-Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Steve has been handpicked by LinkedIn as one of the world's most influential thought leaders. STEVE'S CALL TO ACTION Buy the book.

For the full show notes and transcription checkout: https://www.superpowers.school/ Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/paddydhanda?sub_confirmation=1 ★ BUY ME KO-FI ★ If you enjoy the podcast, then you can donate a small amount here as a token of your appreciation: https://ko-fi.com/paddydhanda Contact Paddy at: pardeep_dhanda (at) hotmail.com Steve Anderson has spent his 35+ year career helping the insurance industry understand, integrate, and leverage current and emerging technologies. From business management systems to social platforms, Steve analyzes what's happening now and explain its implications for the future. He has spoken in all 50 states, and internationally, and addressed companies like SAFECO, AAA, and Nationwide. He is on the faculty of credentialing organizations teaching thousands of professionals annually and is a writer/contributor to multiple publications. Steve has a Master's Degree in Insurance Law, and was personally invited to be an original LinkedIn thought leader/influencer where he now has over 340,000 followers. He also is a Top 20 Global InsurTech Influencer. Steve's first book, The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, (Morgan James Publishing), will be available in September 2019. In the book, Steve deconstructs Jeff Bezos' 21 years of personal letters to Amazon shareholders through his unique lens of risk, providing readers with a guide on the key takeaways and principles that Bezos leveraged in turning an online bookstore into a trilliondollar company in just over two decades. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superpowers-school/message

For the full show notes and transcription checkout: https://www.superpowers.school/ Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/paddydhanda?sub_confirmation=1 ★ BUY ME KO-FI ★ If you enjoy the podcast, then you can donate a small amount here as a token of your appreciation: https://ko-fi.com/paddydhanda Contact Paddy at: pardeep_dhanda (at) hotmail.com Steve Anderson has spent his 35+ year career helping the insurance industry understand, integrate, and leverage current and emerging technologies. From business management systems to social platforms, Steve analyzes what's happening now and explain its implications for the future. He has spoken in all 50 states, and internationally, and addressed companies like SAFECO, AAA, and Nationwide. He is on the faculty of credentialing organizations teaching thousands of professionals annually and is a writer/contributor to multiple publications. Steve has a Master's Degree in Insurance Law, and was personally invited to be an original LinkedIn thought leader/influencer where he now has over 340,000 followers. He also is a Top 20 Global InsurTech Influencer. Steve's first book, The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, (Morgan James Publishing), will be available in September 2019. In the book, Steve deconstructs Jeff Bezos' 21 years of personal letters to Amazon shareholders through his unique lens of risk, providing readers with a guide on the key takeaways and principles that Bezos leveraged in turning an online bookstore into a trilliondollar company in just over two decades. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superpowers-school/message

It's an undeniable fact that Jeff Bezos did some exceptional work to develop Amazon into the e-commerce giant it is today. What if you could discover Amazon's secrets and translate them into your business? Our guest today took on the task of analyzing every investor letter addressed by Jeff Bezos to Amazon shareholders dating back to 1997. Steve Anderson, Co-Founder & CEO at Catalyit™, and the author of the international bestseller, The Bezos Letters, joins us today to dive into the 14 principles that created the Amazon that we know today. [02:52] Summary of Letters – Steve starts the conversation with a synopsis of the letters, as well as what we can take away from them as we manage our own businesses. [05:08] Beginning of Amazon – Steve explains Jeff Bezos's background, how his childhood inspired him, and how he ended up launching Amazon. [11:14] Becoming a Tech Giant – Steve dives into the growth of Amazon from its IPO in 1997 to current day. [24:38] Four categories– Steve discusses the four categories mentioned in his book, and provides an excellent explanation of the 14 principles. [31:44] High-Velocity Decisions – Steve explains how Jeff Bezos used a unique decision-making process to accelerate Amazon's growth. [45:56] Amazon's Culture – Steve expresses his thoughts on Amazon's culture. [54:40] Steve's Background – Steve shares his background, his career as an entrepreneur, and how he came to produce his phenomenal work.   Resources: Connect with Steve: Website: thebezosletters.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevetn/   Mentioned in the episode: The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon: goodreads.com/en/book/show/51811688-the-bezos-letters

My guest today is Karen Anderson, and she is imminently qualified to talk about what it means to be successful as an author. She is a Strategic Book Coach and Associate Publisher for Morgan James Publishing (full disclosure: I am a proud literary scout for Morgan James!). Karen is also a nationally published author, a co-author on numerous books, a self-published author, a ghostwriter, and an editor. She recently co-authored with her husband, Steve, the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has now been translated into 18 languages.  Karen's newest project is called Unleash the Power of Your Book. She and her business partner, Marji Ross, help already-published authors re-launch and leverage their books to increase sales and maximize revenue, no matter when the book came out. On this episode, Karen talks about various ways to define success, the biggest mistakes authors make, and the ways successful authors think differently. You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn and Facebook. *** Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community. Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more! Connect with Kent: https://DailyWriterLife.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kent-sanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders 

My guest today is Karen Anderson, and she is imminently qualified to talk about what it means to be successful as an author. She is a Strategic Book Coach and Associate Publisher for Morgan James Publishing (full disclosure: I am a proud literary scout for Morgan James!).    Karen is also a nationally published author, a co-author on numerous books, a self-published author, a ghostwriter, and an editor. She recently co-authored with her husband, Steve, the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has now been translated into 18 languages.     Karen's newest project is called Unleash the Power of Your Book. She and her business partner, Marji Ross, help already-published authors re-launch and leverage their books to increase sales and maximize revenue, no matter when the book came out.    On this episode, Karen talks about various ways to define success, the biggest mistakes authors make, and the ways successful authors think differently.    You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn and Facebook.  ***   Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.   Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!   Connect with Kent:  https://DailyWriterLife.com  Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders  Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kent-sanders  Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders  

Steve Anderson Literally wrote the book on the Business. In this Interview Mr. Anderson breaks downs the hidden secrets hidden within the pages of Amazon CEO Letters on how to run an effective business. Steve Anderson is an expert in strategic risk and business growth. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller. Steve Anderson is the author of the bestselling book, The Bezos Letters, where he deconstructs Jeff Bezos' 21 letters to Amazon shareowners through his unique lens of risk. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Steve has been handpicked by LinkedIn as one of the world's most influential thought leaders to date. @Gentleman Style Podcast

How can you grow your business like Amazon? Steve Anderson is back on today's episode to discuss his best-selling book -- "The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon." How can you and your business grow and become more successful than you ever imagined? Find out as Elliot and Ryan have an in-depth discussion with Steve regarding the strategies and principles it takes to break through any barrier standing in your way. About The Bezos Letters:The Bezos Letters lays out the fourteen growth principles that Amazon uses every day by examining Jeff Bezos' personal letters to shareholders.Jeff Bezos created Amazon, the fastest company to reach $100 billion in sales ever, making him the richest man in the world. Business owners marvel at Amazon's success, but don't realize they have the answers right at their fingertips as Bezos reveals his hidden roadmap in his annual letters to shareholders. For the first time, business analyst Steve Anderson unlocks the key lessons, mindset, principles, and steps Bezos used, and continues to use, to make Amazon the massive success it is today. Steve shows business owners, leaders, and CEOs how to apply those same practices and watch their business become more efficient, productive, and successful―fast!Episode links:Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com/Catalyit: https://catalyit.com/The Bezos Letters: https://www.amazon.com/Bezos-Letters-Principles-Business-Amazon/dp/1642793329Elliot Bassett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-bassett-aip-cpcu-84499515/Ryan Brott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-brott-cepa%C2%AE-77a278a/Steve Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetn/LAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io/This episode is sponsored by LAUNCH.In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the lowest price. Worse yet, the industry is fragmented.Agencies find it difficult to collaborate across division on the same client. Millions of dollars in potential revenue are left on the table. And agency owners lie awake at night wondering how to scale.THAT'S WHERE LAUNCH COMES IN.Access the full-revenue potential in your existing book of business. See opportunities other agencies can't. Offer more value. Gain a competitive advantage in a commoditized market.Visit https://getlaunch.io/ to learn more.

October 5th is Double Header Tuesday at Charged Up Studio. When you hear the brand name Amazon what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it books on demand…Kindle…same-day delivery…good prices? Whatever comes to mind, unless you're living under a rock, the fact remains that Amazon has touched every adult across the globe at one point or another. Did you know that Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon began in his garage packaging and distributing by hand back in the early 90s? That isn't that long ago folks! How did Jeff manage to grow a small business out of his garage to the mega force it is today in such a short time? Well, our guest on Episode #49 of Charged Up Studio, Steve Anderson, author of The Bezos Letters has the inside scoop. Steve Anderson is an expert in strategic risk and business growth. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Steve has been handpicked by LinkedIn as one of the world's most influential thought leaders. TheBezosLetters.com linkedin.com/in/stevetn Be sure to tune in to https://www.chargedupstudio.live/, Tuesday, October 5th at 9 am EDT to find out how Jeff Bezos was able to do the impossible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This podcast features a conversation with Steve Anderson, author of The Bezos Letters - 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon and CEO of Catalyit, a new company that simplifies technology for insurance agencies.

In this episode, Andy interviews Steve Anderson, author of The Bezos Letters - 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon. Listen as Steve shares the 14 Principles that have driven Amazon to becoming the fastest company ever to reach $100 billion in sales. Learn and discover how you can apply these same principles to supercharge your own growth. In addition, discover what lessons Andy Splichal took from reading the book with insights geared toward eCommerce businesses including why it is essential to obsess on your customers. Steve Anderson is a sought-after speaker and influencer. He is the author of the bestselling book, The Bezos Letters where he reveals 14 principles for business growth based on the ideas and patterns that emerged when he examined Jeff Bezos' 21 annual letters to Amazon shareowners. Episode Action Items: You can reach Steve through his website www.thebezosletter.com and request a free assessment to see if you are on the path to grow your business like Amazon!

https://youtu.be/ig0p2Lwy2yY Steve Anderson, publisher of a leading industry newsletter on how to maximize your technology in investment and insurance. He recently published a best-selling book titled, The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles To Grow Your Business Like Amazon.   --- Bezos's 14 Principles with Steve Anderson Our guest is Steve Anderson, who is the president of the Amazon Network, the publisher of a leading industry newsletter on how to maximize your technology investment in insurance. He is also a member of several boards of directors and advisory boards around the insurance industry. But most importantly, recently he published a book titled The Bezos Letters, 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon. So welcome to the show, Steve. Steve, thanks for having me. It's a real pleasure. Great to have you. Steve, first of all, let me ask you, how does a person who lives their life in the insurance industry suddenly write a book about Amazon? How does that work? How does that came about? I get that question often because it isn't always intuitive, but insurance and risk management are what I've done for the last 20 years. And as you mentioned, helping insurance agents and brokers in the industry utilize technology. And as we all know, technology continues to develop really rapidly. And so a few years ago, I came up with this thought that the biggest risk businesses take is actually not taking enough risk. And this is specifically with technologies, right? So as new stuff comes, 10, 15 years ago, businesses had a couple of years to think about how it would impact their business. Today, they don't have nearly that amount of time. And so I started looking at businesses in general that were doing well with staying up with new stuff and those that didn't. Those, the companies that didn't do well, we all probably know is Blackberry and Blockbuster and Sears. I mean, there's a whole list of companies that are no longer around. I looked at companies that were doing it well and came across Amazon as one that continues to be able to invent and do new things in support of their customers. My research, I came across the shareholder letters, read a few of them, and was very impressed with the amount of information that Jeff Bezos included in there about how he does things. I ended up literally reading every letter, there were 20 at the time, as a single narrative, one right after the other. I created what I called an executive summary of each letter and I was going to give it away just as, hey, here's some good thoughts. Fortunately, my wife is in the book publishing business. I talked to her about it and she talked to a couple of friends of hers and they all said this is a book, not something just to give away. That started an 18-month plus journey of writing a book. It definitely has turned out well for me. That's awesome. So what are the secrets? And what does Bezos do that other mortals don't do? And how does he describe his process? I would say a couple of things. One is, again, from my risk management and insurance background, I call Jeff Bezos the master of risk, meaning one of the ways he has grown Amazon from a startup. And frankly, most businesses forget that he was on his hands and knees packaging books and driving them to the post office, literally like every other business owner. But he takes a very counterintuitive approach to risk-taking, to managing the business. So that's where the 14 principles that I came up with really came from. What are the things that he does and how does he go about doing it? I would say risk-taking and very counterintuitive business processes. He does things differently than most every other business I know of, that's for sure. When you're talking about risk-taking, I've worked with a lot of entrepreneurs and what I find or what I have found is that it's not so much the taking of the risk, which differentiates the successful ones, but it's more about how do they take risks and manage ...

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What if you could sit down with the world's richest man and learn the principles that helped his business be so successful? That might not be possible, but on today's episode we're going to do the next best thing. You'll learn from two authors who have written a book about those principles and how to use them to grow your business. Their names are Steve & Karen Anderson, and they've written a fun and insightful book called The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon. They also happen to be husband and wife! Steve is an expert in strategic risk and business growth, and Karen is a strategic book coach and Associate Publisher of Morgan James Publishing. Steve and Karen are going to share some lessons from Amazon on risk, innovation, failure, and much more. You'll also learn some lessons from their experience in writing and marketing the book. They have done a fantastic job with the book's promotion, so we have a lot to learn from them. You can learn more about The Bezos Letters on the website for the book, which is https://thebezosletters.com. You can find Steve on Facebook and LinkedIn. You can connect with Karen on Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as her website, https://www.strategicbookcoach.com/. You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/164 Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: https://inkwellghostwriting.com. *** If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more people discover the show, which helps us create better content and resources. Subscribe and grab your free gift: https://kentsanders.net/subscribe Follow Kent: Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders

You know that I love a good business book. But I'm also very picky about who I have on this show to talk about their books. Because if it didn't really make an impact on me, then I'm not going to bring them on to go deep into the subject matter of the book. But this author truly changed the game for me this year. I've implemented a lot of the principles found in this book “The Bezos Letters” and our company has grown exponentially and we're on track to double our revenue again this year. I'm super excited to bring Steve Anderson, author of the book “The Bezos Letters”, to the show today. Jeff Bezos is the founder of one of the world's most valuable companies and Amazon was the fastest company to reach $100 billion in sales ever. Whatever your opinion is of Amazon, whatever your opinion is of Jeff Bezos, I want you to go into this with an open mind and understand that if you have a business or want to start a business, don't you want to learn from a company that was the fastest company to reach $100 billion in sales ever? Because there's a lot of good lessons in here for you regardless of what type of business you have. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag me - @SunnyLenarduzzi and I'll be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on my Instagram Stories as well. Also, please make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE ____________________________________________ RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Apply to The Authority Accelerator program to see if you qualify Sign up for Sunny's Free YouTube Training here “The Bezos Letters” by Steve Anderson (BOOK) Free Assessment: Discover How to Grow Your Business Like Amazon! (FREE ASSESSMENT) $8 MILLION AN HOUR? (#1 LESSON FROM A BILLIONAIRE) (VIDEO) GIVING IT ALL AWAY FOR FREE (VIDEO) “Trying is lying”. Check our podcast Episode 098 “Insane Story of How Intuition Led to Working With ICONS Like Usher & J.Lo with Walid Azami” Sunny's Authority Accelerator Program. Wanna kill it on YouTube? Team Sunny is accepting applications now to work with us in a small group. Apply here to see if you qualify. Sign up to my FREE TRAINING on How to 100x Your Subscriber Base and Double Your Revenue Using YouTube. Sunny Lenarduzzi's YouTube Channel _____________________________________________ Say hi to Sunny Lenarduzzi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunnyLenarduzzi/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sunnylenarduzzi Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunnyLenarduzzi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SunnyLenarduzzi Instagram: http://instagram.com/sunnylenarduzzi/   Sign up to my FREE TRAINING on How to 100x Your Subscriber Base and Double Your Revenue Using YouTube.   Listen to The Sunny Show Podcast here: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Android TuneIn Spotify