Podcast appearances and mentions of mark stoner

SummaryIn this conversation, Mark Stoner discusses the concept of 'The Obstacle is the Way,' emphasizing how challenges and setbacks can lead to growth and success in business and life. He shares personal anecdotes about overcoming difficulties, the importance of leadership, and the necessity of adapting to change. Stoner highlights the significance of treating problems as opportunities for improvement and the need for resilience in the face of adversity. He also addresses the importance of control and acceptance in navigating challenges, and how growth often comes with its own set of obstacles.TakeawaysThe obstacle is often the path to success.Treat challenges as systems to be understood, not just problems to be fixed.Hard times build resilience and character.Leadership is developed through overcoming failures.Control what you can, accept what you can't.Growth in business often comes with significant challenges.Every setback can reveal new opportunities.You need external feedback to identify personal barriers.The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with obstacles.Grit is essential for long-term success in business.Sound Bites"The obstacle is the way.""Growth has a toll booth.""You are the problem."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Obstacles as Opportunities02:46 The First Encounter with Obstacles05:31 Transforming Setbacks into Strengths09:40 Leadership Through Adversity11:16 Focus and Adaptation in Business15:47 The Power of a Fix-It Mindset19:16 Control and Acceptance in Business22:22 Growth and the Toll Booth28:50 Identifying Your Personal Obstacles

While we prepare for Season 13 of the podcast, we're taking a break from our Fire Time Magazine Rapid Reaction series to reply a conversation that Tim had with Tim Schurrer author of The Secret Society of Success: Stop Chasing the Spotlight and Learn to Enjoy Your Work (and Life) Again. This is an incredible conversation about what the best teams and organizations do to prosper. Here are the original show notes: Few businesses in our industry have over 20 trucks on the road, more than 100 employees, and no limit for growth. This episode's guest, however, is the owner of businesses that fit these unusual criteria. In today's episode, Tim talks with the peak performer Mark Stoner (President of Ashbusters Chimney Service and author of Blue Collar Gold). Their conversation starts with Mark's life story, then moves to Mark diving deep into how he has achieved success with his businesses, and ends with a discussion about the importance of speed in business. In this episode, you'll learn: Why chimney work is an untapped gold mine for hearth retailers (and how to start doing it). Why you are the only thing holding yourself back from success (and how accountability is the secret sauce to move you out of your own way). Why speed is essential to succeeding in the modern business world (and how to find the perfect relationship between speed and quality).  Don't let your business be a unicycle that only you, the owner, are riding. Instead, build a business with multiple wheels and people in control so it's less vulnerable to unexpected obstacles. Listen to this conversation to learn how Mark has used this philosophy to find remarkable success in several businesses. Blue Collar Gold: How To Build A Service Business From The Dirt Up Blue Collar Podcast Poppy & Peep Chocolate Email Mark -------- Become a supporter of The Fire Time Network and get access to awesome rewards: https://itsfiretime.com/join To hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazine.

For this episode of Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives, entrepreneur Mark Stoner joins Kerry to discuss the mindset of a business owner. Mark explains the type of attitude an entrepreneur needs and discusses the importance of taking risks, failing, and pivoting.

Welcome to this episode of the Ready Yet podcast! I'm thrilled to introduce today's guest, Mark Stoner, a seasoned entrepreneur and long-time friend. We delve into our shared experiences in business and how pivotal moments helped shape our entrepreneurial paths. Mark shares his journey from struggling as a solo chimney sweep to creating successful businesses, including an unexpected venture into the chocolate industry. We discuss the importance of resilience, learning from failures, and the value of mentorship and support networks. Mark also highlights the significance of being able to take criticism, understanding one's instincts, and the art of delegation in scaling a business. Join us for this fascinating conversation filled with insights and anecdotes about the entrepreneurial journey!GUEST RESOURCEShttps://markstoner.comhttps://markstoner.com/blue-collar-gold-podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/markstonersirvent Connect as a Human First: A simplified path to creating compelling content BE IN CHARGE >> TAKE ACTION >> GET RESULTSConquer Your BusinessJoin us on FacebookLinkedInInstagram

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This week I will share a recent interview that I did with The Decision Podcast hosted by my friend Robert Hartline. This is the podcast for EO Nashville (Entrepreneur Organization) which is an amazing group of local business men and women growing their businesses and lives through helping each other.

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Most companies struggle to grow their installation teams because they don't have a good way to train new people. And whether companies realize it or not, the lack of installers is the biggest lid on the growth of our entire industry. In today's conversation, Tim sits down with Mark Stoner (President of Ashbuster's Chimney Service, Parter at SureFire Training Academy, and serial entrepreneur) to discuss how he has systematized training in his company to grow technicians and installers. In this conversation you'll learn: Why the “Big Dog, Little Dog” training approach just doesn't work (even though it's what most of the industry does). How to build a training system that can be used consistently over time (this is something you can do in just a few hours). Why most companies are missing out on the potential they have to serve more customers (it has to do with their approach to service and installation). If you feel like it's impossible to hire new installers for your team then don't miss this episode. You can build a system that finds the right people and grows them into the service professional that your company needs! Learn more about SureFire Training Academy Support The Fire Time Podcast Financially

While we prepare Season 11 of the podcast, Tim will be giving weekly rapid reactions to audio articles from The Fire Time Magazine. In this week's episode, Tim reacts to “Service—The Dirty Word of the Hearth Industry” by Mark Stoner (Owner, Ashbuster's Chimney Service). To hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazine. Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com. Download The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app. Pick up a copy of the 2023 Fire Time Journal: https://www.itsfiretime.com/journal. Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime.

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Few businesses in our industry have over 20 trucks on the road, more than 100 employees, and no limit for growth. This episode's guest, however, is the owner of businesses that fit these unusual criteria. In today's episode, Tim talks with the peak performer Mark Stoner (President of Ashbusters Chimney Service and author of Blue Collar Gold). Their conversation starts with Mark's life story, then moves to Mark diving deep into how he has achieved success with his businesses, and ends with a discussion about the importance of speed in business. In this episode, you'll learn: Why chimney work is an untapped gold mine for hearth retailers (and how to start doing it). Why you are the only thing holding yourself back from success (and how accountability is the secret sauce to move you out of your own way). Why speed is essential to succeeding in the modern business world (and how to find the perfect relationship between speed and quality).  Don't let your business be a unicycle that only you, the owner, are riding. Instead, build a business with multiple wheels and people in control so it's less vulnerable to unexpected obstacles. Listen to this conversation to learn how Mark has used this philosophy to find remarkable success in several businesses. Blue Collar Gold: How To Build A Service Business From The Dirt Up Blue Collar Podcast Poppy & Peep Chocolate Email Mark Sign Up For The Fire Time Workshop Support The Fire Time Podcast Financially Click Here to Join The Fire Time Network

Firstly let me thank you for listening!Mark and I go deep into a our difference on how we hold our company accountable.Through two very different paths we came to a similar result, accountability success.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad

It was my greatest pleasure share the mic today with John. His business is a boomin and everyone is taking note. John is entered into the consultant possible coaching realm. We talk today about his business, how Mark Stoner influenced him and I, and how he can help his future clients.If you want to work with John call his landline at 603-605-8000. That's right, no texting. Leave a message if he doesn't answer. 

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Mark Stoner the President of Ashbusters. There's great comfort in good leadership Why emotional intelligence is the best skill a leader can develop How to recognize where your strengths can be weaknesses, and what to do about it Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

I went to spend some time with Mark and his wife Terry for an extended weekend in Nashville. My wife Christa was supposed to come but her mother was in the hospital was not able to fly with me. Bummer.On a Saturday afternoon Mark and I just sat down with no agenda and literally took off. We recorded about 40 minutes on his podcast, Blue Collar Gold Podcast first. Then over an hour here.We talk business, safety, and more business. A little chimney talk and a lot of services entrepreneur talk! Enjoy.

Man I struck gold when Mark Stoner excepted my invitation to come on the show. For those that don't know who Mark Stoner is he is the author of Blue Collar Gold and the host of the Blue Collar Gold podcast. But that is not where he got his start.  Although he’s had his fair share of failures, Mark Stoner is a man known for his successes. He took a one-man chimney sweeping business and turned it into a 30 truck 10 million dollar chimney service businesses. He shares some of what he has learned to that helped him get to that 10 million and also how he swept his way on the Inc 5000. Mark shared lots of Blue Collar Gold nuggets so have a listen. Enjoy! 

This weeks episode I talk about the challenges of the winter storm that has gripped Tennessee. I also discuss a book I recently read called the 12 week year and tow very different American Icons, Carroll Shelby and Jeff Bezos I'm going to start putting the podcast on Youtube on a weekly basis so check it out if you prefer video! It's under Mark Stoner

In this week's episode, we have Mark Stoner.  Together we discuss how failures eventually lead to success. Both of us being service business owners, our experiences and failures seem almost identical.We discuss what other businesses do that make them so great--including Chick-Fil-A.Check out Mark Stoner's podcast, "The Blue Collar Gold Podcast," available wherever you listen to your podcasts.I'm Chad Murray, certified business coach and entrepreneur who still owns a large functioning business. My company has 50 employees, locations in multiple states, runs millions of dollars– and best of all I do not run the day-to-day operations. I coach my team- and I coach other business owners. I am proud to say that I won the “Rookie Coach of the Year “ award in 2019 for the Professional Business Coaches Alliance.

After nearly 35 years in the chimney industry, Mark Stoner knows there are no easy wins. We’ve got to power through, get dirty, and make something! Following the significant growth of his company, Mark released his first book in 2016 titled, “Blue Collar Gold…How to Build a Service Business from the Dirt Up.” In January 2017 he was featured on Season 2 of CNBC’s ‘Blue Collar Millionaires,’ and his company, Ashbusters Chimney Service, is featured in 9 episodes of the popular HGTV series ‘Property Brothers.’   About Our Guest: Mark Stoner has been in the chimney industry for thirty-four years. He ran a one-truck company for eighteen years until 2003 when he changed his path and built a multi-million- dollar chimney company only a few years later. Ashbusters Chimney Service currently employs over 60 people servicing Tennessee and South Carolina. In 2016 Mark released his first book, “Blue Collar Gold...how to build a service business from the dirt up” which became an Amazon best seller in 2017. In a January of 2017 Mark was featured on season two of CNBCs "Blue Collar Millionaires" hosted by Tim McGraw and his company Ashbusters Chimney Service is featured in 9 episodes of “Property Brothers” on HGTV in the Nashville area. Mark is a past president the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) 2013-16 Mark also enjoys being a keynote speaker for various regional and national organizations and events in service-related industries. In 2015 Mark developed, Blue Collar University, an intensive two-day course held in Nashville, designed to help other business owners with their service companies. In 2012 he started Top Hat Metal works that specializes in custom chimney caps and metal fabrication. Personal Links: Website: www.markstoner.com Chocolat Website: www.PoppyandPeep.com Blue Collar Gold Podcast: https://markstoner.com/blue-collar-gold-podcast/   Resource Links: Blue Collar Gold: https://amzn.to/2X3FYs5 No More Mr. Nice Guy: https://amzn.to/2X8CtjQ Not Nice: https://amzn.to/2AEGVzx The E-myth: https://amzn.to/2RKo76Q Failing Forward: https://amzn.to/2Tg5Qja Leadershift: https://amzn.to/2Zkqqme How to win friends and influence people: https://amzn.to/37mN66R Extreme Ownership: https://amzn.to/37m5nRF Never Split the Difference: https://amzn.to/3aFmqAg Can’t Hurt Me: https://amzn.to/2Gi1RvS     About the Host: Dan McPherson, International Speaker, Business and Personal Development Coach, and CEO of Leaders Must Lead, is on a mission to help Creatives and Entrepreneurs create and grow profit and understand that Dreams ARE Real. With more than 25 years’ experience in corporate roles leading teams of up to 2000 and responsible for more than $150M in revenue, Dan is a recognized expert in leadership, sales, and business strategy. Through his Leaders Must Learn Mastermind, Dreams ARE Real Podcast, Foundations of Success Training, and powerful 1-1 coaching, Dan helps hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world from musicians and artists to chiropractors, coaches, retailers, and beyond experience success and accomplish their goals. To learn more about Dan or to follow him on Social Media, you can find him on: Website: www.leadersmustlead.com Leaders Must Lead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadersmustlead Free Coaching Assessment: https://leadersmustlead.com/free-coaching-assessment Dreams are Real Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365493184118010/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersmustlead/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadersmustlead YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXypDeFKyZnpeQXcX-AsBQ   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes the show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.

Mark Stoner started a chimney cleaning business at age 18. He was a factory worker and studying marketing in college. For years he toiled and succeeded as a self-employed business operator. Then he fell off a roof and couldn’t work. While attempting to sell his business, he learned he’d created a prosperous job, but hadn’t built a business. So he went full-tilt hiring employees and expanding his business only to go broke. Ever the entrepreneur, he adjusted, learned from his mistakes, and rebuilt. Today his company, Ashbusters Chimney Service, has 60 employees and is thriving. Mark also consults with other service businesses training them on his methods of growth. He advises them on on how to avoid his mistakes. Mark also owns a metal fabrication business, a chocolate company, and a B-N-B. There’s a lot of blue collar gold in this episode!

In this episode Mark talks about 9/11. He also shares stories about business owners thinking in a way that actually hurts them and limits their ability to make their business become a vehicle to bring them happiness and prosperity . Please share this podcast and rate us on any of the platforms that you listen to this podcast on! Mark is now broadcasting the podcast on YouTube if you would rather watch instead of listen. Search for Mark Stoner and subscribe

The Recipe For Growing Your Business Growing your business takes vision, but it also takes great leadership, great culture, and a great mindset. Are you looking for the secret to growing your business and having the life that you want? Listen up because our guest, Mark Stoner, is sharing the recipe that gave him the good life. This episode is brought to you by Closing Commander! Automate your sales follow up process and watch the money roll in. Get your first month FREE by signing up right here! Mark Stoner 001|026|120 is our guest today. He's the man behind Ashbusters, SirVent, and Blue Collar Gold University, and the author of Blue Collar Gold: How to Build a Service Business from the Dirt Up. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership - John Maxwell What do you think about today's discussion? Let us know over in the BCP Nation Facebook Group. We'd love to hear what you think of the show. Head to our show page in the iTunes podcast app and let us know! Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love Download the FREE BCP Show app if you haven't already so you don't miss a thing. Connect with us Facebook|Twitter|Instagram

Mark Stoner’s fair share of failures has made him into the success that he is today. He went from running a one-man chimney sweeping business to turning it into a multi-million dollar business. Today, Mark Stoner owns and runs Ashbusters Chimney Service, the third largest chimney sweep operation in the U.S, and is the author of Blue Collar Gold: How To Build A Service Business From The Dirt Up. In this episode, we talked about hiring, leadership, company culture...

Mark Stoner’s fair share of failures has made him into the success that he is today. He went from running a one-man chimney sweeping business to turning it into a multi-million dollar business. Today, Mark Stoner owns and runs Ashbusters Chimney Service, the third largest chimney sweep operation in the U.S, and is the author of Blue Collar Gold: How To Build A Service Business From The Dirt Up. In this episode, we talked about hiring, leadership, company culture...

Customer Service Today on the BCP Show we talk with Mark Stoner. Customer service is EVERYTHING in business. But what can you do to ensure that your company is consistently delivering the high level of customer service your customers expect and deserve, even in the busy season? Our good friend Mark Stoner has some great ideas. Mark Stoner|001|026 Ashbusters Chimney Service|SirVent|markstoner.com Blue Collar Gold: How to Build a Service Business from the Dirt Up JohnMF003 - Thanks for the review in iTunes! We're really getting around this spring. Make sure to check out the Events tab in the BCP Show app so you don't miss us when we're speaking at an event near you! You can also book us for an event - just reach out to us here. Check out the videos and all the extras in the Bonus Content section of the app as well. Just a reminder to check out our book Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love, as well as the book we co-wrote with Jerry Isenhour of CVC Coaching, Blue Collar Marketing: From Start-Up to Success. Join us in the BCP Nation Facebook Group - it's a great place to talk shop and share with likeminded blue collar business owners. Connect with us Facebook|Instagram|Twitter

Top Tips From The Write Coach: >> Create Expert Status >> A Book adds to your credibility.  >> You don't have to be a writer to write a book!  >> Read 100 books to become an expert in your field.  >>Create deadlines for momentum to complete your book.  Have you ever wondered how people become known as the expert in their industry? Mark Stoner created a new business model for himself and others in the Blue Collar industries. After being encouraged to write a book, the book helped propel his business into new territory.  All links mentioned are in the Episode #102 Post. Read The post #102: Create Expert Status - Interview With Mark Stoner appeared first on The Write Coach site Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mindset Matters Today on the BCP Show we talk with our good friend, Mark Stoner. Before Mark built the multi-million dollar chimney business that he runs today, he built a business that was such a mess it made him physically ill every morning. If anyone knows how important mindset is and how great of an impact it can have on what you're building and how you build it, it's Mark. If you haven't given much thought to your mindset and how it pushes you towards or away from your dreams, listen up. Mark Stoner 001|026 Blue Collar Gold University For more from Mark, including his book, Blue-Collar Gold: How to Build a Service Business from the Dirt Up, head to markstoner.com. While you're thinking about mindset and how you can become a better leader in your business, head to Amazon and get our book, Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love. We're always working to make the BCP Show better for our listeners, and your feedback helps. Leave us a review over in iTunes or on Facebook. And don't forget to join the BCP Nation Facebook Group if you aren't already a member. We'll let you right in! Head to bcpshow.com/app on your phone and get our FREE app. With the app, you'll never miss new episodes, bonus content, or special offers. Connect with us Facebook|Instagram|Twitter

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Deb Krier. Deb believes you need to step back, take a deep look at all the parts and people in your business, and then ask yourself, "What is the story we are telling the world?" The answer to that question is everything.    Mark Stoner 001|026 Kevin Russell 023 Thanks for the feedback, Jeff. Welcome to the family! Russell Moore gave us our first ever BCP Facebook Group Post of the Week. Head to the Facebook group and check out the video he shared! While you're there, tell us about some of the weird jobs you've had - we want to hear from you! If you still haven't read it, head to Amazon and check out our book, Blue Collar Proud. You can grab a free chapter here. Spoiler: The audio version of Blue Collar Proud will be available soon. From the Front Lines: Jerry Isenhour 061|CVC Coaching|Chaos to Reinvention Check in with Reality: The power of a positive attitude - NY Times Deb Krier Storybrand Let us know what your big takeaway was! Connect with Us! Facebook|Twitter|Instagram  

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Mark Stoner former assistant basketball coach talks about excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommonly well.For more information about Your Choice Podcast please visit www.yourchoicefoundation.org and you can learn more about our organization and how you can help! If you are looking for support or you want to share your story please email me at john.rinaldo@yourchoicefoundation.orgThank you supporting and sharing Your Choice Podcast to your family and friends. I wish for you the next choice to be the best choice EVER!

Mark Stoner former assistant basketball coach talks about excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommonly well.For more information about Your Choice Podcast please visit www.yourchoicefoundation.org and you can learn more about our organization and how you can help! If you are looking for support or you want to share your story please email me at john.rinaldo@yourchoicefoundation.orgThank you supporting and sharing Your Choice Podcast to your family and friends. I wish for you the next choice to be the best choice EVER!

Mark Stoner, author of “BLUE-COLLAR GOLD: How To Build A Service Business From The Dirt Up,” has been in the chimney industry for 30-years. He ran a one-truck company for 18-years until 2003, when he changed his path and built a multi-million dollar chimney company only a few years later. Mark is the current president of the Chimney Safety Institute of America, is the past vice president and treasurer, and has also served as the National Chimney Sweep Guild Ethics Committee Chairman. Mark was also featured on Season 2 of the CNBC-TV series “Blue Collar Millionaires.” What you’ll learn about in this episode Mark’s background Why you shouldn’t do anything that you can pay somebody else to do Why it’s really what you do between the hours of 7pm-2am that will change the trajectory of your life Why the leadership of people is so important Why you need to focus really hard on what’s in front of you Why you should get your business to a self-sustaining level before looking for other opportunities Why Mark believes that you need to build your business like you are going to sell it Why you need to think about how you are going to be working yourself out of a job The importance of reading every single day Why you need to understand the difference between a job & a business How to best connect with Mark: Website: markstoner.com Book: “BLUE-COLLAR GOLD: How To Build A Service Business From The Dirt Up”

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, speaker, trainer, and his digital marketing insights have been featured in SUCCESS, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and other media. Good Morning, Onward Nation and welcome to Episode 480 – this week’s solocast. And I am so fired up for this discussion – that I can hardly wait to share a major win from one of our Predictive ROI clients and avid listeners! No hyperbole – this win is really off-the-charts amazing. Here’s a brief backstory. Many Onward Nation listeners are business owners whose primary focus each day is to drive business development for their company. To drive new revenue, from new customers, and within new markets. All of that is consistent with the small business revenue data we consistently see…that points to how 43 percent of owners are cite growing revenue as the top challenge within their company – so – winning at biz dev needs to be at the forefront of an owner’s vital priorities. And breaking down the 43 percent for a second – that number – 43 percent – represents over 12 million business owners in this country who are concerned about growing revenue. One of the proactive and super successful biz dev strategies proactive business owners have implemented is to put a podcast out in front of their core business – and then – to use their show as I like to call, a Trojan Horse of Sales – meaning – their podcast drives new client revenue into their core business by opening up biz dev relationships with the guests they interviewed for their show. Very smart and my Predictive ROI team are experts at helping owners of business-to-business professional services firms drive hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars in new revenue into their companies, through our Podcasting for Profit System. It is awesome. If you haven’t started your own podcast – but – you like the sound of having a Trojan Horse of Sales out in front of your business – then I encourage you to go back to Episode 445 of Onward Nation for the full recipe – in complete transparency – so you can take and apply all of the step-by-step ingredients. And then, a couple weeks ago, I took our biz strategy even deeper during Episode 460 by taking you on a deep dive into how to get a $10,000 to $100,000 sponsor for your podcast. But – I want to make sure I am very clear here – the recipe I shared in Episode 460 was not my recipe. It is a recipe I learned directly from the brilliant and super talented Linda Hollander. Linda is one of today’s leading authorities on how to sell sponsorships to top tier sponsors – and – our incredible guest on Onward Nation and she was kind enough to let me pick her brain for Chapter 16 of my upcoming book. Thank you, Linda – you are a rock star! Now, Linda’s sponsorship recipe is not just any recipe – it’s a recipe that can help you sell a $10,000 to $100,000 sponsorship for your business. Again, no hyperbole. It is truly that awesome. Here…I’ll prove it. Dave Mammano, a three-time guest here at Onward Nation, host of the Avanti Entrepreneur Podcast, and one of our Predictive ROI clients…decided to sit down and really study Episode 460. He wanted to learn from Linda all about how to get a sponsor – and then – what did he do? He immediately…and I do mean immediately, Onward Nation…he immediately applied what he learned. He went to work creating what Linda calls the “Sponsorship proposal.” He then emailed me the draft and I could see that he had applied Linda’s insights and wisdom exactly as she had recommended. He wrote his story – he shared insights into the good – the challenges along the way – and all of those things that make Dave the amazing, awesome, and incredible business owner he is today. He talked about his previous company that he recently sold and the story behind his latest venture. All in brilliant storytelling form. Dave’s proposal also included details about his podcast, his YouTube channel, and all of the other ways he communicates with his growing nation of true fans within in his community. And when he was all done – he went out and started to sell it. Then Dave called me a few days later and let me know that he sold a $30,000 sponsorship to the company called, Paychex. Yes, Onward Nation – Dave sold a $30,000 annual sponsorship that stretched over his podcast, YouTube channel, all of the other properties within his business. Definitely an incredible result outcome for Dave – but – it is also a real testament to the community, purpose, and high-quality content his Avanti Entrepreneur team are building. And one of the most incredible aspects of the sales process is that the negotiations with Paychex were never about monthly downloads, website traffic, social media shares, or email optins. Instead, the focus was about aligning the Paychex brand with Dave’s content and his ever-growing nation of true fans because both companies serve the same customers. So Onward Nation, your ability to sell your own $30,000 or even a $50,000 sponsorship, or a $100,000 sponsorship rests solely on you creating “properties” that attract the prospects and customers who your sponsor wants to be doing business with – and – that you create the type of culture a prospective sponsor wants to be aligned with. That should be your biz dev strategy, Onward Nation. And of course, it’s exciting to think about building a YouTube channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers or a super popular Instagram account. But for most small business owners…becoming Internet famous…is not what is going to move the needle…and it shouldn’t be your vital priority. To be clear…I am not saying credibility on social media doesn’t matter…but…what I am saying is that just because you don’t have a million followers, doesn’t mean you can’t build an incredible core business where sponsors will absolutely want to pay you $50,000 to be part of the special relationship you are building with your customers and nation of true fans. What you do need above anything else is the confidence to know that it is possible. That you can do it. That you can be successful. That you can deliver value to a sponsor. That you have built an audience, a customer base, a loyal following – no matter the size – who value you, who love you, who appreciate your opinion, your insights, and they look to you for guidance. How amazing is that, right? You have so much to be grateful for. Okay, let’s bring Dave’s success, and how you can do it too, back into focus. I didn’t want to get you all fired up – and encourage you to go out there and start selling – without taking an opportunity to arm you with even more strategy and step-by-step process. Yes, the recipes provided in earlier episodes will provide you with the right tactical ingredients – but in addition to Dave’s success story – I also received feedback from other listeners who felt they needed more detail. In fact…they wanted a lot more detail. When I shared Dave’s story with them…they encouraged me to ask him to come back to the show and take us step-by-step through each and every detail that he experienced along the way. Great push back, Onward Nation – thank you. So I asked Dave – and – he agreed to come back and share each and every step…all the granular detail. How he wrote his story. What he decided to include or exclude. How he designed the Pitch Deck or the visual format of his proposal. How he presented it to Paychex. And every detail in between. Dave is going to share his story with you in full transparency because hearing his words may help move past any of the reservations – any of the hesitancy – any of the fear you may be feeling – that may be holding you back. And we are going to air that interview two weeks from today, Onward Nation…Episode 490 on Wednesday, May 10th. Be sure to listen…download it…share it with other business owners who you think can benefit from the recipe…this biz dev strategy could be a game changer for your business and my hope is you will take advantage of it right away. So, Onward Nation, here’s what I want to leave you with today. The key to success with this biz dev recipe, or any of the biz dev recipes we share here, is to get out of your own head, to allow yourself to study this recipe, and to give yourself the opportunity to apply it. Who cares if the first prospective sponsor you approach says no? So then you make some revisions to your proposal and you keep right on going. Just think about all of the studios and production companies that told George Lucas no – that his idea for Star Wars wasn’t going to go anywhere. Or, the many editors from many publishers who told JK Rowling that her story about a young boy, a wizard named Harry, didn’t have what it took to be successful. Well, billions and billions of dollars in sales later, and we all know what happened when the creators of Star Wars and Harry Potter believed enough in their purpose and vision – amazing things! Will your business enjoy similar success? I don’t know – but the point is – the only way you will know for sure is if you get out there and try. Some sponsors will say no – but all you need is 1 to say yes. Be sure to listen to Episode 490 that will air two weeks from today – May 10th – and you will get the exact roadmap – the exact recipe from Dave Mammano’s success. So with that said…I want to say thank you. Thank you for being here and for making Onward Nation what you listen – what you study – and maybe what you take with you on your morning run – or your daily commute. However we fit into your compressed schedule – I want you to know how much I appreciate you sharing some of your invaluable time with me today. And I encourage you to listen to tomorrow’s episode with Mark Stoner, who built and scaled his business from a one-man operation to now being featured in the primetime television show Blue Collar Millionaires on CNBC. You will not want to miss, Mark, Onward Nation. He is rock solid awesome!   Until then – onward with gusto!

Feb 22nd - Dr Bill Schutt, Christine Lennon, Mark Stoner, David Permut

Feb 22nd - Dr Bill Schutt, Christine Lennon, Mark Stoner, David Permut

On this special Thanksgiving episode of Guys in Trucks, Taylor and I talk about the importance of gratefulness and share some of the things we are most grateful for. Plus, we'll hear again from many of the people who helped to make our show happen this year. All that coming up on GIT. Show Notes [3:50] Choose To Be Grateful, It Will Make You Happier [7:28] NBC's The Voice [11:09] Brene Brown's Ted Talk, "The Power of Vulnerability" [15:43] What are Taylor & Carter grateful for this year? [31:48] Al Levi, The 7-Power Contractor, [32:04] Alan Hunter, Hunter Property Services, I Know Jessica [32:22] Cam Arnold, Geny Insurance Group - A Division of SouthPoint Risk Advisors [32:32] Caryn Hatcher, Junk King of Nashville [32:53] Sheryl Isenhour, CVC Coaching [33:04] Chuck Roydhouse, Clean Sweep of Anne Arundel County, Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) [33:53] Clay Lamb 009|037, Ask The Chimney Sweep [34:18] Courtney Blaise, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee [34:39] Ed Hamilton, Men In Kilts [34:53] Ellen Rohr 002|016|036, Business uncomplicated, Life unleashed [35:37] James Justus, Objective Planning [35:44] Jeff Morgan, Morgan Miller Plumbing [36:04] Jerry Isenhour, CVC Coaching [36:48] Jessica Winn, Show Coordinator, GIT [36:57] Joe Crisara, Contractor Sales Coach [38:10] Ken Hayes, Drive Me To Think [38:22] Kevin Russell, New Buck Chimney Services, Warrior Horse [38:56] Mark Stoner 001|026, Ashbusters [39:18] Aaron Blaise, Technical Director, GIT [39:30] Rick Vlahos, National Fireplace Institute (NFI) [40:23] Cheri Perry, Total Merchant Concepts [40:50] Jonathan Sanders, Social Media Manager, GIT [42:49] GIT Facebook Group [43:01] Suggestions? Email us at guys@guysintrucks.com! [43:16] Spark Marketer [43:39] Subscribe to our emails!

This week on the show we talk with Angela Blaha! If you're stressed out, if you can't make clear decisions, if you can't shut your mind off at the end of a crazy day so you can actually, maybe get a decent night's sleep for once, then you're gonna LOVE meeting Angela. All that and MUCH more, coming up on this episode of GIT.   Show Notes [17:03] Check in with Reality: Making Positive Changes [17:50] Mark Stoner 001 | 026 [27:22] Angela Blaha intro [56:01] Angela's website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn [56:57] Quote [58:25] GIT Nation Facebook Group [58:55] Suggestions? Email us at guys@guysintrucks.com [59:06] Spark Marketer [59:31] Subscribe to our emails!

This week on the show we talk with Tommy Nelms! A former firefighter turned business owner, who's recently mobilized an entire industry to think charitably, and use their own businesses for a good cause   All that and MUCH more, coming up on this episode of GIT. Show Notes [7:47] Insight on Problem-Solving [16:59] The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success & Failure [21:57] Groundhog Hunting with Jerry: Measuring ROS (Return On Service) [30:33] CVC Coaching [30:45] Tommy Nelms Intro. [35:44] Mark Stoner, Ashbusters [36:34] Darin Bibeau, National Chimney Supply [37:33] Chuck Roydhouse, Clean Sweep of Anne Arundel County [37:35] Hope Stevenson [37:36] Chuck Hall, Winston's Chimney Service [39:59] Sweep Away Breast Cancer [41:21] Propane Angels [46:16] Kevin Russell, Warrior Horse [47:18] Alan Hunter, I Know Jessica [49:25] Sweeps & Ladders [55:33] GIT Nation Facebook Group [56:11] Suggestions? Email us! [56:17] Spark Marketer [56:40] Subscribe to our emails!

This week on the show we talk with Mark Stoner! He's in the studio, and we've handcuffed him to the chair so that he'll sit still long enough to tell us about his new book, BLUE COLLAR GOLD: How to build a business from the dirt up. All That and Much more coming up on this episode of GIT. Show Notes [2:00] Mark Stoner (again!) [8:32] Larry Winget [10:37] Blue Collar Gold: How to Build a Service Business from the Dirt Up [13:37] Failing Forward [35:24] Ashbusters [45:31] Blue Collar Millionaires  [48:05] SirVent Franchising [50:25] Clay Lamb [1:08:48] Get in touch with Mark! [1:09:13] GIT Nation Facebook Group [1:10:10] Spark Marketer [1:10:25] Subscribe to our emails!

Leaving Corporate Life and Finding a Blue-Collar Mission! This week on the show we talk with Alan Hunter. He's an ex-corporate America-type who has found his life's mission in his North Texas-based local service business, and today he's going to share 10 Secrets he's learned in the process. All that and MUCH more, on this episode of GIT. Show Notes [22:07] Groundhog Hunting with Jerry: Pain to Change [23:10] Mark Stoner [24:55] GIT Nation Facebook Page [27:04] CVC Coaching [27:26] Check in with Reality: Home address or PO Box? [35:04] Have a question for Taylor? Ask it here! [35:15] GIT Nation Facebook Page [35:45] Alan Hunter intro [36:55] Hunter Property Services [49:37] Howard Partridge [50:37] Dare to be a Difference Maker Vol. 3 [1:04:10] I Know Jessica website | Facebook [1:28:50] Quote [1:29:56] GIT Nation Facebook Group [1:30:09] Suggestions? Email us! [1:30:22] Spark Marketer [1:30:48] Subscribe to our emails!

Fast track your success with a trusted business adviser! It's easy to get lost in the daily grind of your own business, and let the good get in the way of the best. Having an outside source of perspective can help you see more clearly and objectively, and put you on the fast track to the company of your dreams. Listen as we talk with James Justus about how he loves to help business owners get clear and get real, and then get moving in the right direction. Show Notes [3:03] Book - The E Myth Revisited: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It [5:36] SOPs [6:21] Chuck Roydhouse interview [8:05] Mark Stoner interview [18:24] "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." - Mark Twain [19:40] GIT Nation Facebook Group [25:19] Groundhog Hunting with Jerry: Focus on the failures [30:39] CVC Coaching [30:52] Check in with Reality: Should I add a credit card fee to the bill or raise our prices to cover it? [33:25] Square [33:27] PayPal [33:37] Apple Pay [40:23] Have a question for us? Submit it here! [40:53] James Justus introduction [41:21] Objective Planning, LLC. [1:19:34] Quote [1:20:53] GIT Nation Facebook Group [1:21:20] Have suggestions for how we can make this podcast even better? Email us! [1:21:34] Spark Marketer [1:21:56] Don't forget to subscribe to our emails! [1:22:16] Leave us a review in iTunes

January 15, 2016 Dr. Madeline Ann Lewis, Franchise Builder Mark Stoner & Venture and Vultures Chapter 21

Listen to guest Mark Stoner describe his business journey from a small, one-truck operator to a multi-state, multi-truck operation. Show Notes [3:21] Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions [6:32] Book: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg [10:13] Goals for the Show [13:10] GuysInTrucks.com [13:20] Guys In Trucks Facebook page | Facebook group [14:35] Groundhog Hunting with Jerry: Problem Solving [20:35] CVC Coaching [20:58] Customer Service Hall of Fame [21:59] Men In Kilts [25:10] Submit your own Customer Service Hall of Fame story! [25:29] Check in with Reality: Should this one man shop bring his wife on-board? [31:30] Have a question for Taylor? Ask away! [32:15] Mark Stoner intro [32:45] Chimney Safety Institute of America [33:57] “The only thing that happened overnight was the decision to do it.” [40:19] Spark Marketer [46:58] Book: E-myth Revisited by Michael Gerber [55:00] Ashbusters.net [57:25] SirVentFranchising.com [1:08:30] Quote [1:11:09] MarkStoner.com