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What if predictability is the ultimate competitive advantage? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff dissect how standards and intent create unshakable trust in business and in life. Learn why elite entrepreneurs prioritize dependable relationships over short-term gains, how to spot (and avoid) toxic partnerships, and why money is just a metric—not the mission. Show Notes: Humans don't like unanswerable questions. You can't seek answers unless you have questions, and you have to ask the right questions. Prediction is necessary for survival, which is why we're always looking for things we can count on in the future. A lot of power comes with the belief that your intelligence is better than someone else's intelligence. Thought is a luxury. Only those freed from survival mode can engage deeply with creativity, innovation, and purpose. Humans aren't information processors—they're meaning makers. Purpose is created out of greater and greater freedom of money, time, and relationships. Money is the scorecard, not the game. The greatest contribution you can make to another person is your standards. Teams thrive when they know your standards are non-negotiable, even if it's uncomfortable. Resources: Same As Ever by Morgan Housel You Are Not A Computer by Dan Sullivan The 4 Freedoms That Motivate Successful Entrepreneurs Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach® 

What effect do the games we play have on us—and what do our motivations for playing them say about us? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff discuss the kinds of “games” that are interesting and beneficial to entrepreneurs, and why you don't have to choose between passion projects and commercial projects. Show Notes: Competing with yourself means measuring your progress against your previous performance, not against other people. Life itself is the ultimate game for self-competition. If you're questioning what you're doing, ask yourself what you could be doing instead. Games have a binary outcome: victory or defeat. Some people are born with a competitive chip in their brains, and some aren't. This applies to creative individuals too. Creativity can be collaborative, but many creators believe their creativity has to be better than everyone else's. People who oppose a system often create something directly related to what they resist.  Truly passionate people cannot not do what they're doing. Entrepreneurs have the self-awareness and confidence necessary to confront the marketplace head-on. An opportunity only becomes one when you recognize it as such. Resources: Your Business Is A Theater Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn't Show On The Front Stage The 4 C's Formula by Dan Sullivan Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach® 

In a tech-driven world, can businesses stay human? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff explore how to balance automation with genuine connection. From Chaplin to Spartacus, they explore resisting dehumanization, celebrating the human touch in business, and reclaiming creativity. They also reveal how to ensure technology elevates—rather than diminishes—your entrepreneurial spirit. Show Notes: Tech can empower or dehumanize. Confidence and human connection are crucial. Customers crave real conversations, not automated prompts. Knowing how to ask the right questions is an art form. Real solutions that address people's pain points require empathy and personal connection. Layoffs aren't a sustainable path to success (or profitability). Inflating profits by slashing costs is a short-sighted strategy that executives often resort to when preparing a company for sale. The most interesting people are always the ones who defy conformity.         The U.S. founders aimed to create a society where individuals could thrive. Prioritizing quality, service, and the human touch is a smart business plan. Resources: Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff Perplexity Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock Your Business Is A Theater Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn't Show On The Front Stage Learn more about Jeffrey MadoffDan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

Are the people on your team ready to step into any role if needed? If not, why not? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff explore the "swing cast" concept, explaining how adaptable, cross-trained teams—like actors ready for any role—drive entrepreneurial success. Learn why prioritizing ample time off for team members and focusing on results builds a high-performing business. Show Notes: If you try to work continuously without taking time off to recharge, your overall productivity and performance will decline. Most Strategic Coach team leaders have experience in multiple roles. Team members can grow by volunteering for responsibilities beyond their initial job description. People accustomed to working within large corporate structures may struggle in smaller, more agile entrepreneurial environments, which have fewer support systems in place. Entrepreneurism is a “Results Economy,” not a “Time and Effort Economy.” Selling is about getting a sale, not the time and effort you put in to get the sale. Most entrepreneurial companies begin with the founder acting as the primary salesperson. We can expect to see more people returning to the office, driven by our innate need for social interaction and connection. If you want to build a great company culture, you need team members in the office. Resources: Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff What Free Days™ Are And How To Know When You Need Them Give and Take by Adam Grant Your Business Is A Theater Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn't Show On The Front Stage Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

Paying your team is a given, but the way you think about it can make a huge difference—for both them and you. If you see your team as just a cost, that mindset won't get you far. But when you view your team as an investment, everything changes. Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff dive into why this shift in perspective will be transformative for your entire company. Show Notes: If you think of someone as a cost, you'll communicate that to them. If someone feels that they're seen as a cost, they're deprived of all their creativity. Creative people compete with other creative people for attention. If you're on the receiving end of indifference, you feel taken for granted. If you're an owner and founder, your team members are always paying attention to what you say and how you behave. If you let someone know you see them as a cost, you've lost most of their value as an investment. Just because someone's successful doesn't mean working with them is a positive experience. The top entrepreneurs are collaborative, not competitive. Every entrepreneur is motivated by either status or growth. Power is the ability to either produce change or prevent it. Resources: Your Business Is A Theater Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn't Show On The Front Stage The 4 Freedoms That Motivate Successful Entrepreneurs The Gap And The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy The 4 C's Formula by Dan Sullivan Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

Entrepreneurs come in all types. Just like in TV, movies, and theater, there are character archetypes in the entrepreneurial world. Jeffrey Madoff and Dan Sullivan discuss the ways entrepreneurs can differ from one another, what all of them have in common, and some of the traits they need for success. Show Notes: The earliest definition that fits entrepreneurs of today is: an entrepreneur is someone who takes a resource from a lower level of productivity to a higher level of productivity. Society is generally pretty forgiving of entrepreneurs because they move things forward that benefit a lot of other people. There are entrepreneurs who raise the value of something, but it only benefits themselves. Some entrepreneurs' work robs and endangers people. The basis of entrepreneurism is someone who has a conception of the future where they can be better off if they take certain actions that would be daunting or even dangerous for other people. With entrepreneurs, as with fictional characters, it's about the individual decisions and actions that they take and the consequences of them. To achieve their goals, both entrepreneurs and story heroes have to make sacrifices. The founders of the U.S. were basically all involved in entrepreneurial activities. Wanting to have more power isn't necessarily bad. As you become more successful, you need to reinvent yourself. Resources: Welcome to Cloudlandia podcast The Power of Film by Howard Suber Deep D.O.S. Innovation by Dan Sullivan Unique Ability® The 4 C's Formula by Dan Sullivan Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

Do you see yourself as normal, or do you embrace your weirdness? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff explore the nature of normality and weirdness, reflecting on their personal experiences. They discuss the importance of self-consistency, the impact of external perceptions, and how curiosity fuels personal growth and authenticity. Show Notes: Most people consider themselves normal and view anyone who perceives them as weird as weird in turn. You don't have to take it personally if someone calls you weird. As an entrepreneur, you'll likely find that other entrepreneurs share your understanding of what's considered normal, more so than those outside your field. You can remain true to yourself across a variety of activities and experiences. Some people view significant life events as opportunities to reinvent themselves. If you're consistent, people who reinvent themselves might mystify you. Reinventing oneself often involves distancing from people from the past. A good story is better than a good statistic. If what you're doing works for you, that's a solid reason to remain consistent in your approach. A person behaving inconsistently might be trying to please others rather than please themselves. Resources: Your Business Is A Theater Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn't Show On The Front Stage Perplexity Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

What is it about creative people that sets them apart? Why can some people consistently create new things while others can't? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff discuss the individuals who bring new value into the world and the best ways someone in business can use their creativity. Show Notes: Quality is the foundation of every successful business plan.Never say no to yourself; there are plenty of others who will do that for you.Instead of wasting time pondering your ideas, you often just need to take action.No one has ever spent any time in the future or in the past. All we have is the present.Many people dismiss ideas prematurely without knowing how they might turn out.The majority of people struggle to engage directly with the marketplace.Creativity isn't only about having a unique vision. It's also about taking that vision and being able to replicate it.You can replicate a creation, but not its creator.To build a thriving business, focus on faithfully replicating what has been successful in the past.Every new creation has a limited lifespan; innovation is the key to longevity.Balancing creativity with consistency is crucial. Too much focus on expansion can dilute the original experience.Your customers are 50% of your creative team. Their feedback and insights matter.Beware of letting greed influence your creative process. Passion should come before profit.  Resources: Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical Your Business Is A Theater Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn't Show On The Front Stage Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach® 

We all have the ability to create. So why do some people feel they need permission in order to move forward with their ideas? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff discuss how to cast off the need for permission and create value like you were meant to do. Show Notes: Permission means that you can't move forward unless someone else says you can. If you're asking permission, you're giving someone power to exercise over you in certain situations. Some people's first consideration when they have a new idea is to prepare a proposal and get permission to move forward. Some parents give their children free rein to do whatever they want to do. If you have a lot of children, you have to manage, not just parent. Being a parent is like being a business owner in that you're always being watched. If you ignore your surroundings and you aren't tuned in, you can get old without having any wisdom. When you go for the easiest, fastest solution, you're usually going for the worst one. Resources: Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas by B. Jeffrey Madoff Charlatan by Pope Brock Empire of Deception by Dean Jobb “The Junkification of American Life” by David Brooks Thinking About Your Thinking by Dan Sullivan Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

Entrepreneurs always want to be moving forward. What determines whether they'll be able to is their understanding of the difference between cost and investment. In this episode, business coaches Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller talk about the growth mindset that lets you improve for the rest of your life—versus the mindset that means you'll forever be stuck right where you are. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:The reason why small entrepreneurs are small entrepreneurs.Why you won't get a return on investment if you think of team members as a cost.Why becoming a Strategic Coach® member isn't a cost, but an investment in yourself.Why it's dangerous for your team members if you think of them as a cost.How to switch from operating in costs to operating in investments. Show Notes: Some entrepreneurs have essentially only created a job for themselves that doesn't go anywhere. If you see hiring people as a cost, you might just do all of the work yourself. When entrepreneurs do everything themselves, 90% of what they do doesn't actually make sense for them to do. Investing in team members means you're freed up to do better work, and that will easily pay for the investment. When you hire someone, you're investing more in yourself than in the other person. If you consider someone to be a cost, that person will know it. Making an investment is a risk, and it can require courage. Someone who treats other people as costs treats themselves the same way. With an investment, you'll put an enormous amount of thinking into it to guarantee that it's successful. When you're making an investment, have a goal for the return and a deadline for that goal. Resources:Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff

When a friend asks for your opinion on a new idea, you want to be helpful, but how should you respond when you don't think their idea will succeed? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff discuss ways to be supportive and helpful without lying or making a commitment.  Show Notes: You can decide to help someone in a way that won't involve you beyond a conversation. In the business of coaching small businesses, you discover quickly that there's a reason why small businesses are small. People who can afford to make high investments usually know other people who can afford to make high investments. If you tell the truth, you don't have to keep track of what lies you've told. The biggest factor in qualifying for The Strategic Coach® Program is being a growth-minded person instead of a status-minded person. The problem is never the problem. The problem is that people don't know how to think about the problem. It's a service to anybody who's had a new idea to get them thinking about their thinking about how they're going about it. When somebody comes to you with a new idea, they're locked into a context that this is going to be a real winner. If honesty ruptures a relationship, it wasn't really a relationship to begin with. A lot of times, people are looking for reinforcement for what they've already done, and it's too late for them to do anything different. Resources: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

Do you recognize the unique strengths of your team, or do you overlook them? Jeffrey Madoff and Dan Sullivan explore the art of "casting" in business and life, revealing how self-awareness and understanding can lead to greater success. Discover how knowing oneself can transform team dynamics and drive long-term achievement. Show Notes: There are a lot of talented people out there who are compelled to do what they're doing.When someone's auditioning for a role, you get a gut feeling if they're nailing it or not.Someone having the right appearance for a role doesn't mean they can pull it off.Some talented people can take direction, and some can't.In addition to skill, you can test someone's instincts in the audition process.Sometimes, you find out that someone you called in to audition for one role would actually be good in a different role.For a person to be the right fit, they have to be both good in their role and good in teamwork with everybody they'll be working with.While you're casting, you have to be focused, and aware of the context of the role.The more casting you do, the sharper your casting skills become.Finding the right person for a role might require a lot more looking than you'd hoped for.The higher your standards, the longer it might take to cast someone in a role.Greatness is only achieved over a long period of time.If you know who you are, you don't have to spend time thinking about it.It's hard to care for others when your full-time job is caring about yourself.If someone doesn't know who they are, you can't predict how they'll respond to challenges. Resources: Book: Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff Book: Wanting What You Want by Dan Sullivan Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach® 

Will AI be a burden on human creativity, or will it free us up to innovate in ways we never thought possible? Jeffrey Madoff and Dan Sullivan predict how artificial intelligence will reshape work, culture, and the economy. Explore the balance between tech advancements and human connection, and discover the surprising ways AI might redefine fulfillment in our lives. Show Notes: AI is set to transform many job sectors, especially those repetitive tasks that don't bring joy. This isn't just a challenge; it's an opportunity to rethink what fulfilling work means.The idea of finding fulfillment in work is a relatively new concept. In the past, we were focused on survival and stability.As AI takes over more routine and repetitive tasks, people have the opportunity to move beyond being consumers to become creators. How will this shift culture?Financial security affords people the ability to take risks in pursuing their passions.What does the world you're born into owe you? What does the world you're given allow you to create?Will AI be the common “enemy” that brings us together?Dan believes in strengthening strengths instead of fixing weaknesses.Goldman Sachs estimated generative AI could automate activities equivalent to 300 million full-time jobs globally.New technology always creates new jobs, however, and we tend to forget that when we focus only on the disruption.Are we hitting a wall with technology commoditizing the parts of our lives that we find meaningful?We can't ignore the ethical challenges of AI, such as intellectual property rights and data privacy. Consider the implications of unauthorized use of personal data or voices.Future conversations on AI will include the seven stages of robots and the essence of intelligence.Resources: Goldman Sachs 2023 report: Briggs, J., Kodnani, D., Hatzius, J., Pierdomenico, G. (2023). The Potentially Large Effects of Artificial Intelligence on Economic Growth. Goldman Sachs Economic Research. Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

We live in a world saturated with technology. It can be difficult to tell how much you're using technology and how much technology is using you. But you can avoid distraction and stick to your purpose by focusing on the basics. Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff discuss who we are, and who we're right for, in a world of technology. Show Notes: Regardless of technology, what matters is what you actually have to say that's interesting and valuable to other people. Technology is a tool, so all you need to know is how to use it most effectively. Technology changes, but human behavior stays the same. The fundamentals of what makes a good story never change. Creativity, a human trait, is the cornerstone of the effective use of technology. Most social media influencers aren't creating anything. When a new technology emerges, it's generally applied to the content that already exists. Technologies have a hype phase where everybody claims it changes everything. You pay for social media with your attention.  Resources: Article: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Freedom: The Four Phases Of The Freedom Cycle The Entrepreneur's Guide To Time Management (Free Days™, Focus Days™, and Buffer Days™) Learn more about Jeffrey MadoffDan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

On this episode of HR Like a Boss, John interviews entrepreneur, clothing designer, and playwright B. Jeffrey Madoff to discuss the importance of collaboration and building effective teams in business. Madoff highlights how success in both business and life revolves around relationships, trust, and clear communication. They explore the challenges and benefits of remote work, stressing the need for setting expectations and maintaining team cohesion, even in virtual settings. Madoff shares his vision of HR leadership as engaging with others, making them feel heard, valued, and respected, ultimately building strong, lasting relationships. ABOUT B. JEFFERY MADOFF B. Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff Productions and is known for his unique abilities in creativity, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. He has had a prolific career spanning fashion design, producing, and directing commercials, documentaries, music videos, television, live streaming events, brand stories for prestigious clients such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, Tiffany, Harvard School for Public Health, Raymond James, and Radio City Music Hall. Madoff's ability to craft compelling narratives has made him a sought-after director, speaker, and educator. He has been a featured speaker at Wharton School, Princeton University, and NYU. He created a course called “Creative Careers Making a Living With Your Ideas”, which he taught at Parsons School of Design for fifteen years. Madoff wrote a best-selling book of the same name, based on his class. His passion for storytelling and creativity culminated in the creation of the groundbreaking musical, "Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical." This captivating production, written by Madoff, tells the amazing story of the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Lloyd Price. Lloyd was the first teenager to sell over a million records and shattered the wall called “race music”. Premiering in June of 2023 to sold-out audiences at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago, "Personality" received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and unforgettable music.

If you're constantly tweaking your work and never feel like it's finished, you're not alone. Indecision and uncertainty commonly hold artists back from moving forward. Playwright and author Jeffrey Maddoff joins me today to talk about calling it ‘done'. In this episode, you'll discover: Discover how you can use deadlines to your advantage Learn tips on making confident decisions and avoid getting stuck Understand how adopting a growth mindset can help you break free from progress For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/324  

Jeffrey Madoff and Dan Sullivan explore the evolving concept of retirement. They discuss its historical origins, the unique challenges entrepreneurs face, and the impact of longevity on financial planning. The conversation offers valuable insights for any entrepreneur hoping to redefine success and navigate the modern economic landscape. Show Notes: The concept of retirement is relatively new, emerging in the late 19th and 20th centuries.The word "retire" comes from the French word repérer, meaning to pull back or withdraw, initially used in a military context.Otto von Bismarck introduced the first state pension system in Germany in 1889 to address social and economic challenges. By providing financial security for older citizens, he aimed to reduce the risk of social unrest and promote economic stability. The United States lacks a mandatory retirement age, making retirement an individual choice.Entrepreneurs often resist traditional retirement, viewing it as a withdrawal from their passion and purpose. They see retirement instead as an opportunity for reinvention.Retirement should be a strategic choice that aligns with your personal and professional goals.As life expectancy rises, retirement planning becomes more complex. Entrepreneurs need to consider extended financial needs and healthcare costs and ensure their ventures and investments can support a longer life.Moore's Law highlights how rapidly computing power doubles, reshaping the business landscape. Entrepreneurs must adapt to these technological shifts, which drive efficiency and innovation, to stay relevant. The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst for many entrepreneurs to re-evaluate their career paths and business models and highlighted the importance of adaptability and resilience.Retirement is perceived differently across cultures, impacting how entrepreneurs plan for the future. Some cultures emphasize family support, while others focus on individual financial independence.Understanding these diverse perspectives can help you tailor your retirement strategies to align with your personal and cultural values.Dan's secret to a long and fulfilling life: Always make your future bigger than your past. Resources: Book: The Great Crossover® by Dan Sullivan Blog: How To Cast A Collaborator, Not Hire An Employee Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

Jeffrey Madoff and Dan Sullivan explore the limitations of AI, debunking the myth of technological singularity. They discuss Gödel's incompleteness theorem, Apple's controversial iPad ad, and the evolving global economy. The conversation challenges common assumptions about AI's potential to surpass human intelligence, offering valuable insights for any entrepreneur navigating the tech landscape. Show Notes Gödel's incompleteness theorem suggests that technology, as a subset of humanity, cannot surpass human intelligence.Technological singularity, predicted for 2029, is unlikely to happen because speed and information retrieval don't equate to true intelligence or creative thinking.Military research, gaming, and adult entertainment have been major drivers of technological advancement.Apple's recent iPad ad controversy highlights shifting consumer attitudes toward technology.Tech companies may be facing market saturation, challenging the constant push for new products.The revival of retro trends and vintage items reflects a broader cultural shift toward appreciating the past and seeking uniqueness.There's a growing disconnect between human creativity and the tech industry's approach to content creation and distribution.Tech giants like Apple have transitioned from being rebels against the establishment to becoming the establishment themselves.Tech companies should focus on balancing technical specifications with human-centric storytelling in their marketing strategies.AI excels at pattern recognition but falls short in replicating human-like thinking and creativity.Entrepreneurs should consider the limitations of AI when integrating it into their business strategies.Understanding the distinction between technological capabilities and human intelligence is crucial for innovation. Resources Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®Book: You Are Not A Computer by Dan Sullivan Book: Your Attention: Your Property by Dan Sullivan Video: “Crush!” (iPad Pro ad)

Jeffrey Madoff is the Founder and CEO of Madoff Productions, a company specializing in creating content like commercials, live streaming events, and branding videos for an impressive clientele, including Ralph Lauren and Victoria's Secret. Before his film career, he started as a fashion designer in Wisconsin and was recognized as one of the top 10 designers in the US. Transitioning to film and video production, Jeffrey has edited and directed award-winning commercials, documentaries, and web content worldwide for renowned brands. He is also a playwright, theater producer, and author of Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas. In this episode… Have you ever wondered what it takes to pivot careers and dive headfirst into new industries? What lessons could you learn from someone who did this multiple times and excelled in each new venture? Jeffrey Madoff, a film producer and director, peels back the curtain on his dynamic career, starting as a fashion designer in Wisconsin before becoming a renowned filmmaker and author. His path is punctuated by bold moves, such as launching a fashion brand without a typical background in the industry and transitioning to film production, where he directed award-winning content for major brands. Jeffrey also discusses the inspiration and insights that led him to pen his book, Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas, aiming to ignite the same passion in others that has fueled his diverse journey. He unveils pivotal moments and the importance of relationships and emotional resonance in his work. In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Jeffrey Madoff, Founder and CEO of Madoff Productions, about turning creative ideas into a lucrative career and navigating multiple industry pivots. Jeffrey discusses his Creative Careers book, personal and business success, his entry into the fashion industry, the transition to film production, and the similarities between the fashion business and independent film industries.

Do you take the time to reinforce your team's strengths, or do you simply take their strengths and talents for granted? In this episode, Shannon Waller explains the benefits of reinforcing team strengths rather than fixing weaknesses. Learn why this counterintuitive approach can boost morale, productivity, and even your bottom line. Download Episode Transcript Show Notes: Growing Strengths People often take their natural abilities for granted. When people realize their capabilities are valuable to others, they will invest more time and effort into developing them further. Gallup's Framework For Understanding Strengths Talent: A natural way of thinking, feeling, or behaving. Investment: Time spent practicing, developing skills, and building knowledge. Strength: The ability to consistently provide near-perfect performance in a specific task. Raw talent alone is not enough; it must be combined with investment to become a true strength. Mindset For Talent Development To recognize individuality and uniqueness in others, leaders must first acknowledge and develop their own Unique Ability®. This mindset may be challenging for leaders who believe: They need to be all things to all people, or People are basically all the same Dan Sullivan has said a key aspect of running a Self-Managing Company® is the willingness to be ignorant: Leaders don't need to know every detail of their operation if they trust their team members to use their unique strengths to excel in their respective roles. The Difference This Can Make Benefits of reinforcing your team's strengths: Builds habits Improves team dynamics and collaboration Increases productivity Increases creativity Supports more fulfilling careers Reduces workplace problems Supports self-managing team members Recognizing And Nurturing Unique Talents Give people feedback: “Hey I really appreciate it when you do this; it really makes a difference. You do this faster than anyone else on the team does.” Ask the question: “Is this something you really enjoy doing too?” Unique Ability combines excellent skills with passion, joy, endless energy, fascination, and a constant desire for improvement. How To Take Action Pay attention and take action when someone volunteers to do something no one asked them to do, and they are exceptional and energized by it. Speak out about what's working to reinforce the things you want to see more of. Use The Impact Filter™ tool from Strategic Coach® to clearly communicate expectations for specific tasks and projects. Read the upcoming book in the Ambition Series coming in Fall 2024, Casting Not Hiring, and download the 4 x 4 tool. The 4 x 4 is used to communicate to team members the overall expectations for their role and teamwork. The 4 x 4 tells team members how they can excel in their performance by: Being alert, curious, responsive, and resourceful Focusing on results that are faster, easier, cheaper, and bigger Being a hero to you Avoiding the things that drive you crazy Use The Communication Builder with your team members to understand each other's work preferences, communication styles, and stress responses. Resources: CliftonStrengths® Unique Ability The Communication Builder The Self-Managing Company by Dan Sullivan The Impact Filter Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff (coming Fall 2024)

If you run a business, are you sure that every detail is being handled? When the little things aren't being taken care of, it can be an indication that the big things aren't going well. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff share the enormously important things companies have to do now to make sure customers keep coming back. Show Notes: In businesses, one of the first things to go is customer service. The only reason to shop in person rather than online is because it becomes a social event in a certain way. The purpose of automation can be to free someone up so they can have more time with customers. When a company starts cutting costs, especially by firing people, it shows you that they're packaging the company for sale. The cost of personal service is going up. People interacting with people has a hundred times more dimensions than people interacting with mechanical replacements for people. Some people delude themselves into thinking that because AI can form an answer, it's somehow sentient and like a person but even more efficient. These days, luxury means an actual person paying attention to you. It's harder to get people's attention now than it was 30 years ago. Having a great reputation is much more important than having great marketing. Resources: The Referability Habits™ Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy The Gap And The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Within The Context of No Context by George W.S. Trow Creative Careers Madoff Productions Strategic Coach

On Today's Episode – Mark welcomes in a friend, Jeffrey Madoff - we don't want to spoil the fun, tune in for the show! https://madoffproductions.com/ B. Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. His company collaborates with ad agencies, public relations firms, and directly with clients to produce commercials, branded content, and live-streaming events. Madoff began his career as a fashion designer. He was chosen one of the top 10 designers in the U.S. then switched careers to film and video production. Madoff edited and directed award-winning commercials, documentaries and web content around the world for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, Tiffany, Radio City, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Harvard University, Weill Cornell Medical College, Raymond James Investment Banking, and Lazard Asset Management.

Jeffrey and Dan dive deep into creativity, innovation, and the intricate dance between good business and exciting innovation. Inspired by Dan's quarterly book, Everything Is Created Backward, they discuss how integrating existing technologies and ideas to create something entirely new can completely disrupt the market and lead to record-breaking profit. In This Episode: There's a permanent tension between creative people and organizational people (business executives).Most creative people are not good organizational people.Creatives are focused on innovation, while executives are focused on finances and risk aversion—and furthering their careers.This approach often stifles innovation.Creatives are also subject to immediate public scrutiny. Their work is usually under the critical eye of audiences and critics.Executives, by contrast, are evaluated based on stock market performance and long-term organizational success. Their reviews are reflected in corporate outcomes.Successful partnerships, like that of Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, showcase how creative and organizational individuals can collaborate effectively to create engaging content.In order to bridge the gap, creatives need to better package their ideas to highlight the business potential to financially-minded decision makers.Businesses, on the other hand, need to be more open to creative, potentially risky ideas that could pay off big time.Recognizing your core business focus is what drives long-term success.Major business innovations often come from combining three existing components in a new way rather than from creating something entirely new from scratch.Large companies sometimes buy promising start-ups, not to integrate their innovation, but to shut down potential future competition. Resources: Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff

Statistics show there's no shortage of people pitching their expertise and services, but no one's really paying attention to them. Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman explain why so many pitches get ignored and how to actually engage with the people you're pitching to. In This Episode: People can pay attention to only one thing at a time. Nobody's looking for answers. They're looking for questions. Instead of thinking about a marketplace, you can focus just on relationships. The pitch can't be about you. It has to be about the client. People who work in competitive organizations might keep their future aspirations a secret. Everyone has developed pitch filters as well as content and entertainment filters. There's a crisis growing in the technological and marketing worlds where it's taking more effort and more money to not get a result. Having questions that get another person to think about their future is 100 times more powerful than any answer you could give them.  Resources: Your Life As A Strategy Circle  by Dan Sullivan Learn more about Strategic Coach Article: The 4 Freedoms That Motivate Successful Entrepreneurs Walter Payton – Hall of Fame NFL running back and philosopher Anything And Everything - Podcast with Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff

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While a great many things are different than they were, there are certain principles and ideals that people are always striving for. Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff explain what's changed since they were kids, and share some new tricks and strategies they use to achieve their goals. In This Episode: Decades of live experience create an ease of performance and an ability to create on the spot. Having fewer choices meant you ended up paying attention to something instead of flicking through the channels. When you're in front of a live audience and it's not going well, you've got to be agile enough to both take the hits and be able to come back on top and recover. Your strongest permanent impressions are made when you're young. It's hard for a fan to get really attached to a team when any player can suddenly be gone. Being an entrepreneur is a life sentence. An entrepreneur's career can last as long as they want it to. A lot of companies end up losing the pride of the family mission. Quality is the smartest business plan. Resources: Learn more about Dan Sullivan and Strategic CoachJeffrey Madoff's production company Madoff ProductionsCreative Careers by Jeffrey MadoffThinking About Your Thinking by Dan Sullivan

While customers and clients don't need to know what goes on behind the scenes of an organization, they will know if there's a lack of consistency between a company's “front stage” and “backstage.” Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff delve into the reasons why there can't be a gap between how a business operates internally and how it operates externally, and how an entrepreneur can foster a high level of dedication from their clients and team members through their behavior. In This Episode: A sign of a company's consistency is how long team members stay. If you're being yourself in the way you grow your business, it suggests your front stage and backstage are consistent with each other. Your Unique Ability is something you cannot not do. Strategic Coach team members are expected to increasingly only do what they love doing. A backstage isn't just an event; it's the day-to-day behaviors in a business. Consistency in behavior from a company doesn't mean that everybody working there is the same. You shouldn't treat your best client any differently than you treat your newest employee. There are entrepreneurs who are very famous but who have no growth potential. You can be fantastically bright, talented, and successful in one area of activity, and a complete idiot when you're delving into another area. If you have consistency between your front stage and your backstage, you don't have to worry about people seeing your backstage. A personal brand is your reputation. Resources:Article: Your Business Is A Theater Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn't Show On The Front Stage Unique Ability® Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach® Jeffrey Madoff's production company is Madoff Productions Creative Careers by Jeffrey Madoff

Jeffrey and Dan discuss the importance of following your passion. How do you identify it and then what do you do? They share their experiences and the challenges involved in pursuing passions, particularly in creative entrepreneurial careers. In This Episode: The safe careers of the past—the ones people might choose over their passion—aren't so safe anymore.The role of The 4 C's Formula®: Commitment, Courage, Capability, and Confidence.What is “Impostor Syndrome”?Who are the real impostors today?What happens when you don't follow your passion or listen too much to others' opinions?Being yourself is a fast-forward button to the result you're searching for Resources: Nyad (movie)The 4 C's Formula by Dan SullivanDan Sullivan and Strategic CoachJeffrey Madoff's production company is Madoff ProductionsCreative Careers by Jeffrey Madoff 

Welcome back to Making Bank. On today's episode, we have a compilation of previous episodes with David Lekach, Jason Treu, Ted Miller III, David Wood, Jeff Dudan, David Baker and Jeffrey Madoff and in this episode you will hear tips and tricks from top entrepreneurs about the guide to success.   (2:53) David Lekach Be hyperfocus, be hyper resourceful. Your idea needs to be unique. Your product needs to stand out. If you want your product to have a lasting shelf life, you need to go to retailers with a very unique and creative outside of the box product that way they will sell more and ensure a more permanent spot in their stores.   (9:13) Jason Treu A team is everything. Getting smart people to work together, getting them to come up with new ideas and having a proper work ethic is the most important thing you can do for your business. You also need to build relationships because you need to have people who will support you and be there for you always.    (14:09) Ted Miller III Having the skills of sales is very important. Learn how to sell or you'll never be able to move up in the world. The major game changer for you is to listen to a trustworthy financial adviser. Learning from someone who can teach you how to sell will really help your business.   (20:15) David Wood Try to develop a good habit in your life everyday. It may take time for you to get used to it but after a few weeks or months, you will soon be doing that easily. Wake up and have something new and productive to do everyday. This will really improve your lifestyle.    (25:04) Jeff Dudan If you're not living on the edge, then you're just wasting space. Out there on the edge is where all the good stuff happens. It's out there in the margins where risks and rewards exist and you have the opportunity to challenge yourself and work without a net. If you're too central you're going to miss every opportunity.    (31:10) David Baker Everyone can be an accidental entrepreneur. Everyone knows how to do something unique. What most people miss is how to wrap that into a business that can make them money. Know exactly what it is you're good at doing and then find every possible means to make profit out of it. Never waste your skills.   (36:06) Jeffrey Madoff The key to accomplishing your task is perseverance. As an entrepreneur you are going to face obstacles. You need to overcome the obstacle in order to be successful. Starting a business is very easy, the hard part is trying to keep it alive. You need immense perseverance so that you can push through anything.   Tags: @david.lekach  @jasontreu  @tedmiller_third  @jeffdudan

Welcome back to Making Bank. On today's episode, we have a compilation of previous episodes with David Lekach, Jason Treu, Ted Miller III, David Wood, Jeff Dudan, David Baker and Jeffrey Madoff and in this episode you will hear tips and tricks from top entrepreneurs about the guide to success.   (2:53) David Lekach Be hyperfocus, be hyper resourceful. Your idea needs to be unique. Your product needs to stand out. If you want your product to have a lasting shelf life, you need to go to retailers with a very unique and creative outside of the box product that way they will sell more and ensure a more permanent spot in their stores.   (9:13) Jason Treu A team is everything. Getting smart people to work together, getting them to come up with new ideas and having a proper work ethic is the most important thing you can do for your business. You also need to build relationships because you need to have people who will support you and be there for you always.    (14:09) Ted Miller III Having the skills of sales is very important. Learn how to sell or you'll never be able to move up in the world. The major game changer for you is to listen to a trustworthy financial adviser. Learning from someone who can teach you how to sell will really help your business.   (20:15) David Wood Try to develop a good habit in your life everyday. It may take time for you to get used to it but after a few weeks or months, you will soon be doing that easily. Wake up and have something new and productive to do everyday. This will really improve your lifestyle.    (25:04) Jeff Dudan If you're not living on the edge, then you're just wasting space. Out there on the edge is where all the good stuff happens. It's out there in the margins where risks and rewards exist and you have the opportunity to challenge yourself and work without a net. If you're too central you're going to miss every opportunity.    (31:10) David Baker Everyone can be an accidental entrepreneur. Everyone knows how to do something unique. What most people miss is how to wrap that into a business that can make them money. Know exactly what it is you're good at doing and then find every possible means to make profit out of it. Never waste your skills.   (36:06) Jeffrey Madoff The key to accomplishing your task is perseverance. As an entrepreneur you are going to face obstacles. You need to overcome the obstacle in order to be successful. Starting a business is very easy, the hard part is trying to keep it alive. You need immense perseverance so that you can push through anything.   Tags: @david.lekach  @jasontreu  @tedmiller_third  @jeffdudan

Welcome back to Making Bank. On today's episode, we have a compilation of previous episodes with David Lekach, Jason Treu, Ted Miller III, David Wood, Jeff Dudan, David Baker and Jeffrey Madoff and in this episode you will hear tips and tricks from top entrepreneurs about the guide to success.   (2:53) David Lekach Be hyperfocus, be hyper resourceful. Your idea needs to be unique. Your product needs to stand out. If you want your product to have a lasting shelf life, you need to go to retailers with a very unique and creative outside of the box product that way they will sell more and ensure a more permanent spot in their stores.   (9:13) Jason Treu A team is everything. Getting smart people to work together, getting them to come up with new ideas and having a proper work ethic is the most important thing you can do for your business. You also need to build relationships because you need to have people who will support you and be there for you always.    (14:09) Ted Miller III Having the skills of sales is very important. Learn how to sell or you'll never be able to move up in the world. The major game changer for you is to listen to a trustworthy financial adviser. Learning from someone who can teach you how to sell will really help your business.   (20:15) David Wood Try to develop a good habit in your life everyday. It may take time for you to get used to it but after a few weeks or months, you will soon be doing that easily. Wake up and have something new and productive to do everyday. This will really improve your lifestyle.    (25:04) Jeff Dudan If you're not living on the edge, then you're just wasting space. Out there on the edge is where all the good stuff happens. It's out there in the margins where risks and rewards exist and you have the opportunity to challenge yourself and work without a net. If you're too central you're going to miss every opportunity.    (31:10) David Baker Everyone can be an accidental entrepreneur. Everyone knows how to do something unique. What most people miss is how to wrap that into a business that can make them money. Know exactly what it is you're good at doing and then find every possible means to make profit out of it. Never waste your skills.   (36:06) Jeffrey Madoff The key to accomplishing your task is perseverance. As an entrepreneur you are going to face obstacles. You need to overcome the obstacle in order to be successful. Starting a business is very easy, the hard part is trying to keep it alive. You need immense perseverance so that you can push through anything.   Tags: @david.lekach  @jasontreu  @tedmiller_third  @jeffdudan

Welcome back to Making Bank. On today's episode, we have a compilation of previous episodes with David Lekach, Jason Treu, Ted Miller III, David Wood, Jeff Dudan, David Baker and Jeffrey Madoff and in this episode you will hear tips and tricks from top entrepreneurs about the guide to success.   (2:53) David Lekach Be hyperfocus, be hyper resourceful. Your idea needs to be unique. Your product needs to stand out. If you want your product to have a lasting shelf life, you need to go to retailers with a very unique and creative outside of the box product that way they will sell more and ensure a more permanent spot in their stores.   (9:13) Jason Treu A team is everything. Getting smart people to work together, getting them to come up with new ideas and having a proper work ethic is the most important thing you can do for your business. You also need to build relationships because you need to have people who will support you and be there for you always.    (14:09) Ted Miller III Having the skills of sales is very important. Learn how to sell or you'll never be able to move up in the world. The major game changer for you is to listen to a trustworthy financial adviser. Learning from someone who can teach you how to sell will really help your business.   (20:15) David Wood Try to develop a good habit in your life everyday. It may take time for you to get used to it but after a few weeks or months, you will soon be doing that easily. Wake up and have something new and productive to do everyday. This will really improve your lifestyle.    (25:04) Jeff Dudan If you're not living on the edge, then you're just wasting space. Out there on the edge is where all the good stuff happens. It's out there in the margins where risks and rewards exist and you have the opportunity to challenge yourself and work without a net. If you're too central you're going to miss every opportunity.    (31:10) David Baker Everyone can be an accidental entrepreneur. Everyone knows how to do something unique. What most people miss is how to wrap that into a business that can make them money. Know exactly what it is you're good at doing and then find every possible means to make profit out of it. Never waste your skills.   (36:06) Jeffrey Madoff The key to accomplishing your task is perseverance. As an entrepreneur you are going to face obstacles. You need to overcome the obstacle in order to be successful. Starting a business is very easy, the hard part is trying to keep it alive. You need immense perseverance so that you can push through anything.   Tags: @david.lekach  @jasontreu  @tedmiller_third  @jeffdudan

In this episode I talk with Jeffrey Madoff, a multi-talented creative with a diverse career spanning fashion design, film production, producing, and teaching. Madoff has worked with prestigious clients like Ralph Lauren, Tiffany, Victoria's Secret, and more. He's also an adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design and an Amazon best-selling author of "Creative Careers, Making a Living with Your Ideas." Madoff is the author of Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas. His book dispels the myth that artists can't be good business people and good business people can't be creative. He breaks down other myths about creativity so that readers can overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Drawing on Jeff's decades of experience and the experience of over 50 industry experts, Creative Careers takes you down a practical path that will lead to success in any field. Madoff shares insights into his background, including growing up in Akron, Ohio, and his early experiences working in his parents' retail stores. Despite a broad education in philosophy and psychology, he found these disciplines foundational to his creative endeavors. In this conversation  into the intersection of creativity and business acumen. Madoff emphasizes the importance of breaking free from binary thinking, where creativity and business are perceived as mutually exclusive. He believes that everything one does informs everything else, emphasizing the interconnectedness of experiences. We explore the idea that creativity is not limited to specific fields but is a common thread across diverse pursuits. They discuss the importance of asking the right questions, understanding budgets, and grasping various aspects of business in creative professions.   Connect with Jeffrey:  Website:  ACreativeCareer.com,  MadoffProductions.com LinkedIn: in/B-Jeffrey-Madoff Instagram @ACreativecareer   Podcast Website and Resources: Get more info about our year-long mentorship and coaching program: https://www.designedforthecreativemind.com/business-bakery   Text BESTIE to 855-784-8299 for business tips, encouragement, and all our DFCM updates.   SIMPLIFY YOUR MARKETING, SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. Sidemark is an all-new, all-in-one software that organizes sales, marketing, and business services all in one convenient location. Join mysidemark.com to help grow your interior design business.   Stay in touch with Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designedforthecreativemind/  Join our Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/idbizlaunchpad  Get clarity on your next best step today! https://www.designedforthecreativemind.com/reviewguide   Have ideas or suggestions or want to be considered as a guest on the show? Contact me! https://www.DesignedForTheCreativeMind.com/contact   A Podcast Launch Bestie production

In this episode I talk with Jeffrey Madoff, a multi-talented creative with a diverse career spanning fashion design, film production, producing, and teaching. Madoff has worked with prestigious clients like Ralph Lauren, Tiffany, Victoria's Secret, and more. He's also an adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design and an Amazon best-selling author of "Creative Careers, Making a Living with Your Ideas." Madoff is the author of Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas. His book dispels the myth that artists can't be good business people and good business people can't be creative. He breaks down other myths about creativity so that readers can overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Drawing on Jeff's decades of experience and the experience of over 50 industry experts, Creative Careers takes you down a practical path that will lead to success in any field. Madoff shares insights into his background, including growing up in Akron, Ohio, and his early experiences working in his parents' retail stores. Despite a broad education in philosophy and psychology, he found these disciplines foundational to his creative endeavors. In this conversation  into the intersection of creativity and business acumen. Madoff emphasizes the importance of breaking free from binary thinking, where creativity and business are perceived as mutually exclusive. He believes that everything one does informs everything else, emphasizing the interconnectedness of experiences. We explore the idea that creativity is not limited to specific fields but is a common thread across diverse pursuits. They discuss the importance of asking the right questions, understanding budgets, and grasping various aspects of business in creative professions.   Connect with Jeffrey:  Website:  ACreativeCareer.com,  MadoffProductions.com LinkedIn: in/B-Jeffrey-Madoff Instagram @ACreativecareer   Podcast Website and Resources: Get more info about our year-long mentorship and coaching program: https://www.designedforthecreativemind.com/business-bakery   Text BESTIE to 855-784-8299 for business tips, encouragement, and all our DFCM updates.   SIMPLIFY YOUR MARKETING, SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. Sidemark is an all-new, all-in-one software that organizes sales, marketing, and business services all in one convenient location. Join mysidemark.com to help grow your interior design business. Stay in touch with Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designedforthecreativemind/  Join our Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/idbizlaunchpad  Get clarity on your next best step today! https://www.designedforthecreativemind.com/reviewguide   Have ideas or suggestions or want to be considered as a guest on the show? Contact me! https://www.DesignedForTheCreativeMind.com/contact   A Podcast Launch Bestie production

This week on The New P&L - Principles & Leadership in Business we speak to the phenomenal Jeffrey Madoff, Founder & CEO Madoff Productions, Adjunct Professor - Parsons School of Design, Author: ‘Creative Careers', Keynote Speaker, Lead Producer & Playwright. Once ranked as one of the top 10 young designers in the U.S., Jeffrey has had a career dedicated to creativity. After some time as a designer, Jeffrey transitioned his career into film, video and live production, producing award winning commercials, documentaries and web content for global clients including Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, Tiffany's, Radio City and Harvard University to name a few.  Jeffrey is also adjunct professor at the Parsons School of Design, as well as a celebrated author and playwright. We discuss creative leadership, the role creativity and curiosity has played in his career and the role of creativity in the future of business. To learn more about what Jeffrey does, go to: www.madoffproductions.com To purchase the 'Creative Careers' book click here If you'd like to join The New P&L movement for more principled leadership and more purpose-led business and keep up to date with our latest news, go to www.principlesandleadership.com and subscribe. LinkedIn page: Principlesandleadership Web: www.principlesandleadership.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/principlesandleadership/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/principlesandleadership/support

Welcome back to another episode of the richer geek Podcast. Today we're going to try something different, something new. Joining us today is Jeffrey Madoff, Founder & CEO of Madoff Productions, Adjunct  Professor at Parsons School for Design, Author of “Creative Careers”, Executive Producer & Playwright. Jeffrey's drive to tell unique stories has culminated in  “PERSONALITY, The Lloyd Price Musical”, a play he wrote and is producing about  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Legend, Lloyd Price. It premiered at People's Light  Theater in Pennsylvania in March of '22, garnered great reviews, and played to  sold-out audiences. Personality opens at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago in  June of 2023. Find complete show notes and more information at therichergeek.com/podcast

How entrepreneurial can you be if you're creating art? The answer is, entirely entrepreneurial. Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff discuss the challenges and opportunities encountered in putting together a new stage musical.  In This Episode: Failure is giving up something that's important to you. Perseverance is probably the biggest part of being an entrepreneur. The way to get the best out of people is to work with them, listen to them, and show them respect. The number one bet that people make in their lives is on other people. Whenever you're dealing with money, people figure out all the loopholes and tricks to try to game the system. You have to go through the stages of commitment and courage before you gain capability and confidence. The situations that require the most courage are when you have no control over the outcome. As you get older, you can become more suited to risk because you've been through more. The difference between confidence and courage is that confidence feels good.  Resources: The 4 C's Formula by Dan Sullivan The Capability Amplifier Podcast with Dan Sullivan and Mike Koenigs Article about The Front Stage/Back Stage® Model Unique Ability®

Today's guest is Jeffrey Madoff, an accomplished director, writer, and educator who has spent over four decades working in the creative industry. He is the founder of Madoff Productions a video production company based in New York City. He is also an adjunct professor at Parsons School for design where he teaches a course on his book, Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas. In his book, Jeffrey shares insights from successful creative professionals who have proven that you can be both creative and business-savvy. Jeffrey is here today to discuss the importance of breaking down the myths surrounding creativity and how anyone can reach their full potential in a creative career. Welcome to Business of Craft, Jeffrey Madoff.  Business of Craft is a show designed to help entrepreneurs with fabric or fiber businesses become more successful. Our guests share best practices and teach effective marketing skills, that help crafty business owners learn to grow and scale. Let's start crafting a better business together!

Multi-passionate creative, Jeffrey Madoff joins Kristin for an insightful conversation about the realities and lessons of entrepreneurship, the importance of relationship building, and what it takes to get started in the industry you really want to be in (spoiler: it doesn't have to be as hard as you think!) B. Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. Jeffrey is considered a storyteller and incisive interviewer. He has used those talents to help position major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, Radio City Music Hall, and the Harvard School for Public Health. Madoff began his career as a fashion designer. He was chosen as one of the top 10 designers in the U.S. then switched careers to film and video production. He has since expanded his reach to include teaching, book and playwriting, and theatrical production. He is an adjunct professor at Parsons School for Design, teaching a course he developed called “Creativity: Making a Living with Your Ideas”. Every week Madoff has a conversation with a guest from a wide variety of fields, from artists and entrepreneurs to venture capitalists and business leaders. A book about his class, entitled “Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas”, was published by Hachette and was an Amazon bestseller. Study Abroad with Us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Study Abroad Trips ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jeffrey:  Instagram: @acreativecareer Website: madoffproductions.com Currently Launching:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danger School Online Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a discovery call to see which one of our programs might be best for you! Connect with Kristin: ⁠⁠⁠  Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠shammydee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jen Madigan Creative⁠⁠

Has Mike got an insider scoop for you today!He recently got back from a great adventure in Chicago. On top of a couple of days of Strategic Coach with Dan, they went to see the new Lloyd Price musical, “Personality”.Their good friend, Jeffrey Madoff, has been working on it for the last 6 years and they've been able to be privy to the entire creative process, so it was pretty cool for them to finally see it live on stage.In case you didn't know, “Personality” is a musical about the life of pioneering 1950's rock n' roll star Lloyd Price, written by documentary filmmaker, Jeff Madoff. Lloyd Price was one of the very first rock stars, with huge hits like “Personality” and “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” – you'll definitely recognize his music when you hear it.Dan tells the story of having lunch with Jeffrey in New York 6 years ago. After hearing all about the musical, he and his wife, Babs, knew right then and there they wanted to be a part of it and invested immediately.He's been watching the musical progress from an early reading of the script to secret backers' workshops in NYC. He said from the very first workshop it was clear this was going to be an iconic, timeless musical that would run for decades.Now that Mike has seen the Chicago production himself, he couldn't agree more — the music, the costumes, the set design, the performers...everything is absolute perfection. It's one of the tightest, most spectacular live performances Mike has ever seen.Beyond the incredible production, Dan and Mike also geek out about the fascinating history of the evolution of the entertainment industry. Like how classic Hollywood studios tightly controlled their stars' images, compared to today's overexposure on social media. Today's entertainers have way more independence, but also greater pressure to cultivate their personal brand 24/7.They also touch on how everyone in Hollywood is fearful about what's going to happen with Ai. It's Mike's opinion that in the entertainment industry, having strikes and expecting the world to stay the same, is putting a nail in the coffin of a lot of Hollywood.Don't misunderstand, Mike has a tremendous amount of respect for entertainers and the creative process. It is a hard business, but the world is changing.All this to say - if you're anywhere near Chicago, you absolutely MUST get tickets to “Personality” immediately! The cast, crew, and creative team have poured their souls into this musical for 6 long years, and the love shows in every song, every dance number, every scene.Dan and Mike truly believe this will be a Broadway smash for decades to come.Key Takeaways (00:09) We are in a Golden Era of what's possible in the world of entertainment (04:13) Funding the musical (08:05) The tightness of the production (18:52) The shifting entertainment landscape (22:26) The golden age of movie stars (32:11) Mike's predictions for the future of Hollywood Additional Resources Check out the Musical, “Personality” - https://www.personalitymusical.com/ Download Mike's free Ai Superpower Accelerator Toolkit to Multiply Your Productivity 10x or More! Ai Superpower Accelerator Directory by Mike Koenigs Get a copy of Mike's new book, “Punch The Elephant” - https://sales.mikekoenigs.com/

Jeffrey Madoff and Dan Sullivan share how they've turned ideas into tangible success. Discover how your greatest asset might not be a product or service, but the intellectual property you haven't realized that you own. Explore how your innovative solutions can be transformed into valuable patents, creating a future of unlimited potential. Dan and Jeffrey redefine the way you look at pricing, and show you that it's all about making a genuine connection and understanding your customers' unique aspirations. In This Episode: 1. Context and connection: Both Jeffrey and Dan emphasize the importance of context when communicating with potential partners or clients. Just as Jeffrey navigates potential candidates, Dan encourages entrepreneurs to focus on understanding the person they're communicating with and their future goals. 2. Value of intellectual property: They further delve into how intellectual property has become a crucial asset, more valuable now than ever before. Dan also mentions his initiative called "The IP Value Builder Series," which provides participants with information on transforming solutions into patents, creating an asset that could yield high returns. 3. Importance of pricing: Jeffrey and Dan close on the importance of pricing, emphasizing how it's not just about market value, but about personal perception of value and how the product or service fits into the buyers' lives. Resources:•         Learn more about Jeffrey Madoff •         Learn more about Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach•         For more about buying and selling, see Dan's book Always Be The Buyer

If you want business success, you have to take good care of your clientele. In this episode, business coaches Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller discuss the difference between customer service and hospitality and reveal the right way to treat clients and customers to keep them coming back.Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:Why customers should be treated like human beings, not transactions.The difference a personal touch makes.The importance of being interested, not just interesting.Why there's a big opportunity right now to make people feel at home.Ways you can show people you're paying attention.Show Notes:Hospitality means making people feel at home.There's a movement where people are trying to make human beings more like machines.The more dependence there is on technology, the less there's a sense of personal connection.If you have to write out customer service rules, the rules aren't a habit. The point of hospitality is showing appreciation for your clientele. Remembering small details about your clients can make a huge impact. There's a lot of competition to be interesting, but there's almost no competition to be interested.Every person is smart in their own way.Resources:Unique Ability®Anything And Everything Podcast with Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff

Jeffrey Madoff and Dan Sullivan explore the concept of complexity within simplicity in various forms of entertainment. Drawing parallels to other fields like watch-making, architecture, and design, they emphasize the importance of presenting intricate work in a way that appears effortless and beautiful. This notion of packing complexity into simplicity holds significant implications for entrepreneurs seeking to create innovative and compelling experiences. In This Episode:Dan talks about a 1984 performance of Sergio Mendes's “Never Gonna Let You Go” he recently saw online. Rick Beato, of the session musicians who worked on the song, was amazed by the incredible complexity of what seemed like a simple pop tune.Jeffrey explains the “complications” in watch-making, and how they're prized in more expensive watches.Dan highlights the significance of Shakespeare, whose complex characters continue to provide insight into human nature hundreds of years after the author's death.Because of his Ohio farmland roots, Dan Sullivan feels a connection with blue-collar workers like mechanics, drivers, and dock workers. Jeffrey also highlights the shift in societal re-evaluation of the value of front-line workers during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.The pair discuss the life and work ethos of Lloyd Price, the subject of Jeffrey's musical currently running in Chicago. They highlight his never-changing perspective towards his roots and his grounded personality throughout his successful career.Frenetic modern social platforms like TikTok and “fast fashion” demonstrate the short lifespan of work that's simple without context.Something that seems simple can contain a great deal of complexity, and understanding this requires an appreciation for context. Resources:Learn more about Jeffrey MadoffDan Sullivan and Strategic Coach“Never Gonna Let You Go” live in Tokyo, with Sergio Mendes, Joe Pizzulo and Kate YanaiPersonality: The Lloyd Price Musical 

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Welcome to Eggs! The Podcast, featuring the best and brightest minds in business leadership, entrepreneurship, and technology. Today, we have a special guest, B. Jeffrey Madoff, founder and CEO of Madoff Productions.Considered a storyteller and incisive interviewer, Jeffrey has used his talents to help position major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, and Radio City Music Hall. Additionally, he's created one of the most popular courses at the famous Parsons School of Design, "Creativity: Making a Living with Your Ideas," and penned the book based on the class, “Creative Careers.”  Too much to pack into an intro, join us here as we explore Jeffrey's creative career, understanding creativity and the misnomer of left vs. right brain thinking, defining success, his wildly popular course at Parsons School of Design, and so much more! Let's dive into the mind of one of the most dynamic and creative people in the industry. Please join us in welcoming to the show B. Jeffrey Madoff.----Our Guest:B. Jeffrey MadoffCEO at Madoff Productions: https://madoffproductions.comAuthor/Producer of “Personality: The LLoyd price Musical” https://www.personalitymusical.com ----Credits:Hosted by Ryan Roghaar and Michael SmithTheme music: "Perfect Day" by OPMThe Carton:https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggsThe Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:bit.ly/eggstunesThe Plugs:The Showeggscast.com@eggshow on twitter and instagramOn iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcherAlso available on Google Play Music!Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and infodjontic.com@djontic on twitterRyan Roghaarhttp://rogha.ar

“The more you learn, the more options you can create for yourself, as long as you don't have the fear of trying something new. It opened me up to new ways of thinking and looking at things - I believe that helped foster my world view about work, about what I wanted to do…”In this episode, we dive deep into leadership - which is always what the show is about, but from a different take this week. My guest has been very generous with his time, expertise, and sharing his life's journey so we can deliver an interview that aims to encourage our creative side to create a living that is sustainable and true to our principles, skill sets, passion, and purpose.Joining me on the mic is someone with decades of professional experience and has been invited to prestigious shows including The Tim Ferriss Show to inspire people all around the world, from different industries, and age groups…ABOUT OUR GUEST B. Jeffrey Madoff's career spans fashion design, film production, directing, and teaching. He is also a bestselling author & playwright.Among his clients are Ralph Lauren, Tiffany, Victoria's Secret, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Harvard School for Public Health, and Radio City Music Hall.Madoff is an adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design in NYC. His book, “Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas”, an Amazon Bestseller, is based on his class. He has been a featured speaker at Princeton, NYU, and Wharton School. He recently produced and curated a five part series entitled, “Reframing the Arts as Entrepreneurship” at The Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale University.Madoff wrote and is producing a play, “Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical”, about the life of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Lloyd Price opening June 2, 2023 at The Studebaker Theater in Chicago.You can learn more about B Jeffrey Madoff and his work here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-jeffrey-madoff-5baa8074ABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team at theleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

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Who is B. Jeffrey Madoff? B. Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. A gifted storyteller and incisive interviewer, Jeff has used those talents to help position major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, Radio City Music Hall, and the Harvard School for Public Health.   Jeff began his career as a fashion designer. He was chosen one of the top 10 designers in the U.S. then switched careers to film and video production. He has since expanded his reach to include teaching, book and playwriting, and theatrical producing.   He is an adjunct professor at Parsons School for Design, teaching a course he developed called “Creativity: Making a Living with Your Ideas”. Every week Madoff has a conversation with a guest from a wide variety of fields, from artists and entrepreneurs to venture capitalists and business leaders. The book about his class, “Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas”, was published by Hachette in 2019. The podcast launched in 2021.   Jeff has been a featured speaker at Wharton School, NYU Steinhardt, North Carolina State, SXSW Brazil, Google Next and many others.    He has written and is producing a play based on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend, Lloyd Price.   How to Connect with B. Jeffery? Website 1: www.ACreativeCareer.com Website 2: www.MadoffProductions.com LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in//B-Jeffrey-Madoff-5baa8074 Instagram: www.Instagram.co/ACreativecareer --------------------------------------- Download Dr. Vic's FREE eBook on The Mindset Solution: https://drvic.systeme.io/the-mindset-solution-ebook   Do You Want to Learn How to Have Success Effortlessly? Are you looking to double your profits, create financial freedom/independence, create more fulfillment, work less, make more, and have more freedom and time with your loved ones?   If you answered "YES" to any of these, let us set up a call to discover how I can accelerate that process for you.  Just visit the link below and set up a time that works best for you to connect.   www.CallwithDrVic.com

Jeffrey Madoff's first career was as a fashion designer. He was chosen one of the top 10 designers in the U.S.  Switching careers to film production, he has directed award winning commercials, documentaries and web content around the world for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, and Tiffany. His book, “Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas,” is an Amazon Bestseller based on the class he teaches at Parsons School of Design in NYC. Madoff's play, “Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical,” about the life of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Lloyd Price, had its world premiere in 2022.