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In a world gone crazy, it is imperative that we delve into the Word of God like never before. When/If we will do this, not only will our life be blessed, but we will be in a place to be able to encourage others. The more Word we have and consume, the closer to Jesus we are and the closer we are to Him, the more like Him we become.Take the challenge today and let this mind be in you: More Word, Less Me. If you would like to support the podcast please click below and as always, I covet your prayers!Until next time, what you make happen for others, God will make happen for you!Joshua Scott ZeitzSupport the show
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Tonight we bombard Heaven - 6 Hours of Victory I heard the Lord say Victory shall come as a result of this tonight. In session 3 God Turns the Fire Up Yet Again! Prayers over us and the changes in our atmosphere The Word, The Word, and More WORD was released Fresh Wind Fresh Fire We end in a time of soaking.
“But what things were gain to me, these I have countedloss for Christ.” ~Philippians 3:7 (NKJV)We are living in some crazy times! Do you realize the ApostlePaul was living during some crazy times as well? Do you realize thatever since sin entered the world, crazy times have been prevalent?Sin always brings death. Death always means separation,separation from a loving Father. Therefore, wherever sin is allowedto run rampant, so too, darkness is going to run rampant.To try to counteract the effects of sin in any way other than withthe Word is futile. This is why it is so important that we asChristians delve into the Word in these last days like never before!We are living in a time of gross darkness and the only thing todispel it is the Word!“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto mypath.” ~Psalm 119:105 (KJV)The apostle Paul was an awesome man of God, but he knew thatwithout Christ, he was lost!“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: butthis one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind,and reaching forth unto those things which are before, Ipress toward the mark for the prize of the high calling ofGod in Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV)Listen, when life kicks our bucket, whatever's on the inside, inabundance, is going to spill out!What do you want to spill out, you or the Word? I say we rise upa standard in these last days and allow the Word to come out!Why is this so important?“But if our gospel he hid, it is hid to them that are lost:In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds ofthem which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel ofChrist, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. ”~II Corinthians 4:3-4 (KJV)The enemy is working overtime to keep his followers blinded tothe Truth, to the Light!There is no reasoning with sin. There is no reasoning with death.There is no reasoning with darkness. There is One answer and Onealone: His name is Jesus!It is imperative that we not only allow Him to have the throne ofour hearts always, but that we fill up on Him every day! There is areal devil out there. He is a defeated foe. He is a conquered foe. Buthe will still, as I once heard a pastor say, ―Eat your lunch and popthe bag,‖ if we let him.Let's not let him! Let's be full of the Word! Not only forourselves, but for a world that is lost, hurting, and blind! They needJesus, not vain philosophy. They need Jesus, not vain initiatives.They need Jesus, not temporary fixes. They need Jesus, notone-liners, memes, or gifs.What do you say, fellow soul winner? Let this be our motto inthese last days, ―More Word, Less Me!‖
Fruits that remain are love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, temperance,(self control) long suffering Galatians 5:22-23 King James Version 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. What has so beset you that you would loose your fruit? What happened to your love walk and love talk? Did you allow the test to hinder you from a greater testimony? It's an honor and a joy to be salt and light to the earth. We do this not in our own strength, but by the power of the Holy Spirit within us. To God be the glory in our lives. May the world see Jesus today and every day through us. Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Matthew 5:1-16 The Sermon on the Mount 1When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him, 2and He began to teach them, saying: The Beatitudes Matthew 5: 3-16 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.a 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart,for they will see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 13You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Psalm 119:130 kjv 130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. So the more word of God that you take in you the more light you will also have in you because Jesus is the light and he is also the word!!! The More Word, the More Jesus, the more Jesus, the more light, the more light, the more your fruit will remain
MORE WORD. WHAT ARE YOU UP TO, LORD? PSALM 91 AND PSALM 37
MORE WORD. WHAT ARE YOU UP TO, LORD? PSALM 91 AND PSALM 37
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Matt sold his digital marketing agency, inConcert Web Solutions, in May 2018 to begin his focus on helping service-based businesses get more word of mouth referrals! His book “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans”, focuses on building stronger relationships, and how we can use that to connect with others. His newest book is titled “The High-Five Effect: How To Do Business With People Who Bring You Joy” and was released last year in October. Matt is a professional member of the National Speakers Association, a 40 Under 40 Recipient, Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year, and host of The Mass Business Podcast, which is focused on helping small business owners learn from each other. Website: www.mattwardspeaks.com Book: More-Referrals-Lifelong-Customers-Raving-Fans , high-five-book www.MassBusinessPodcast.com www.fireupreferrals.com LinkedIn: mattwardspeaks Facebook: breakthroughchampion
When D.J. Huff-n-Puff tries to take God's Word away, Avi answers with MORE Word and defeats his deceit and doubt! "For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal," 2 Corinthians 4:18. SWcm2 #kids, #christiankids, #biblelessonsforkids, #storiesforkids, #storiesforchristiankids, #bedtimstoriesforkids, #fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #salvation, #childofGod
When D.J. Huff-n-Puff tries to take God's Word away, Avi answers with MORE Word and defeats his deceit and doubt! "For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal," 2 Corinthians 4:18. SWcm2
Have you ever wondered how to grow your business through more or better referrals? If you have been hoping to gain those referrals from existing customers, Matt Ward, the author of the book, “MORE...Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers and Raving Fans,” would suggest you are looking in the wrong place. In 2002 Matt Ward started a digital marketing agency, inConcert Web Solutions, which he sold in 2018 so that he could focus on helping service-based businesses get more word of mouth referrals. His book focuses on building stronger relationships and how we can use that to connect with others. Matt is a professional member of the National Speakers Association, a 40 Under 40 Recipient and Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year. In Episode 205 of The Lisa Pezik Show, Lisa and Matt discuss: 1:53 why elevator pitches don't work 5:15 how you can do more business with people who bring you joy 6:44 what freedom as a business owner looks like 9:01 the key component in getting better referrals 10:29 the type of revenue that every business needs in order to be successful 12:37 when and why you should fire clients 17:04 the statistics behind referrals and the best place to get them 21:00 the difference between marketing and referrals 22:58 what you should ask for instead of referrals Want more from Matt? You can visit his website at breakthrough-champion.com Matt also has a free referral guide you can access to fire up your referrals here Connect with Matt on Social: LinkedIn: @mattwordspeaks Facebook: @breakthroughchampion Learn more from Matt by reading his books: “MORE Word of Mouth Referrals: Lifelong Customers and Raving Fans” “The High-Five Effect - How to Do Business with People Who Bring You Joy” Listen to Matt's Podcast, “The Mass Business Podcast” on all major podcast platforms. Today's episode was all about referrals. And the main point of referrals is to increase our sales. If you are needing to get your business in front of more customers, learn how we help our clients do just that and take a look at our SalesBooster Online Lead Generation Business. And of course if you're looking to grow your existing company, we'd love to help with your digital content at lisapezik.com Sign up for the course and learning style you prefer best here. If you loved this episode and want to learn more about and from Lisa you can order one of her books here. That's right, Lisa is a best-selling author and has written two books: “Women Who Illuminate” and “The Beauty of Authenticity.”
Word of Mouth is often misunderstood and underappreciated. Podcast guest Matt Ward reveals how to not only grease the Word of Mouth engine, but WOW prospects and key influencers at the same time. Matt built and sold a thriving website design firm based on the book of business he built up via Word of Mouth marketing. Upon exiting that business he formulated how others could benefit from Word of Mouth as well. Enjoy the podcast and obtain your free copy of Matt's entertaining and impactful book “More…Word of Mouth Referrals. Lifelong Customers and Raving Fans”. Host Steve Dubin of PR Works welcomes you to nominate similarly “Way Outside the Box Businesses” for this podcast. Visit www.PRWorkZone.com.
“We need to surround ourselves with people that just make us smile. It has to be less about the money, and more about the relationship.”-Matt WardMatt is the founder of Breakthrough Champion. In 2002 Matt started a website agency, inConcert Web Solutions, which he, in turn, sold in 2018 so that he could focus on helping businesses get more word of mouth referrals! His book “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans,” released in September 2018 and was a #1 New Release!Matt is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a podcast host of the popular small business podcast, Square Peg Round Hole! He's a 40 Under 40 Recipient and Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year!Matt believes that the problem with Small Business is Bananas! Not sure what that means? Just ASK.This episode of The Mosaic Life Podcast is brought to you by The Mosaic Life Circle. Join The Circle to be the first to hear about new episode releases, exclusive Instagram content, and brand new merchandise deals!Connect with MattMattWardSpeaks.comMatt Ward Speaks on YouTubeGet More Word of Mouth Referrals Facebook GroupSquare Peg Round Hole PodcastTimestamps00:04:31 Wilson!00:07:00 Welcome Matt Ward00:11:19 Matt's Life-Changing Book00:15:55 The Ability to Make People Feel Good00:21:35 Giving Without Expectation00:27:37 Matt's Current Focus00:36:47 Creativity in Happy Places00:40:07 How to Add Value to Your Network00:47:25 Scheduling Joy in Your Life00:48:56 Speaking Engagements00:54:51 The Problem with Small Business is Bananas00:59:50 Networking with Matt01:05:10 Building Referrals Sources01:19:36 Wrapping Up01:21:39 Where You Can Find MattMatt's Life-Changing Book“Never Eat Alone” by Keith FerrazziAdditional ResourcesEpisode 31: Frank Agin – Supporting Businesses, Exiting Fear, and Serving CommunitiesAmSpirit Business Connections“More…: Word Of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans” by Matt Ward“Unthink” by Erik WahlThe Milton Hershey SchoolPreston Smiles“The Pumpkin Plan” by Michael Michalowicz“Building a Storybrand” by Donald MillerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt Ward sold his digital agency in 2018 to begin his focus on helping businesses get more word of mouth referrals! His book “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals”, focuses on building stronger relationships. Matt is a professional member of the National Speakers Association, a 40 Under 40 Recipient, and chamber small business owner of the year! “the best thing I can do is challenge people to not settle for what they currently have. Start really pushing for that goal, whatever that goal is. And if you are not into setting goals then just rededicate yourself to your mission. What are you trying to achieve and when are you trying to achieve it? Who are you serving? And let's get to the point where you want it so bad you can taste it. That is the insatiable desire”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-7wS
When COVID19 became our reality, our lives took on a whole different meaning. Many of us began thinking about life in a whole lot of new dimensions - fear, uncertainty, purpose, safety, survival, peace - no emotion left unturned. For many guys, including my friend and guest, Matt Ward, suddenly we felt vulnerable on a different level, maybe even first time feelings and began wondering, "How now, do I take care of my family?" In this candid conversation, Matt and I explore vulnerability and responsibility in the face of chaos and crisis, and how to navigate it for the good of yourself and others. About MattMatt is the founder of Breakthrough Champion… In 2002 Matt started a website agency, inConcert Web Solutions, which he, in turn, sold in 2018, so that he could focus on helping businesses get more word of mouth referrals! His book “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans”, released in September 2018 and was a #1 New Release! Matt is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a podcast host of the popular small business podcast Square Peg Round Hole! He’s a 40 Under 40 Recipient and Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year! Matt believes that the problem with Small Business is Bananas! Not sure what that means? Just ASK! Connect With Matt Website (http://www.mattwardspeaks.com) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/breakthroughchampion/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/breakthruchamp) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwardspeaks/) Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here! (https://rickclemons.com/40-plus-mens-chats/) Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies P.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - (https://rickclemons.com/manifesto/) You can also listen to the podcast on… (https://apple.co/2Q4nnbt) (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rick-clemons/forty-plus-real-men-real-talk) (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/40-plus-real-men-real-talk-854094) (https://radiopublic.com/40-plus-real-men-real-talk-WoBlp5)
““Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 AMP . “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 CSB . Hunger-to be hungry, to be needy, crave, seek with eager desire Thirst -suffer, thirst for a long time,wanting a soul refresh Filled-but longing for more. . You have to have the right spiritual appetite. As we sit in our homes, not able to go to fine dining or local restaurants, it's causing us to make meals at home that suit our appetite. But do you have an appetite for the Lord? Are you craving the things of Christ? While we are near our snacks during this time, we should feast on the Word of God. Jesus and chips! ““You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat.” Matthew 5:6 MSG . You have to know the food source. ““Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the water; and you without silver, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without silver and without cost! Why do you spend silver on what is not food, and your wages on what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and you will enjoy the choicest of foods.” Isaiah 55:1-2 CSB Come everyone -it's free food You can’t purchase it because it's free. Something your money can't buy Jesus offers free salvation as a gift to anyone and everyone who is thirsty and wants to come. Eat what is good. He is good. Taste and see . What do I hunger for? Power, success, relationships, comfort, happiness What is my source when I am hungry ? Am I spiritually malnourished? What nutrients do I need to add to my diet? More Word, more prayer, more worship? The Chew: Hunger and Thirst for right living with God
In this episode in just a few minutes, you will gain skills for learning so much more about others in business and in life. Matt Ward brings lots of great skill and strategies for networking and truly learning to build much stronger relationships. Host Mike Domitrz is amazed at the details Matt showed he knew about Mike - including details Mike has only revealed on past episodes. * You are invited to join our community and conversations about each episode on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/MutuallyAmazingPodcast and join us on Twitter @CenterRespect or visit our website at http://www.MutuallyAmazingPodcast.com** Matt’s BIO: Matt is the founder of Breakthrough Champion… In 2002 Matt began working with business owners through his website agency, inConcert Web Solutions, to improve their bottom line, gain more clients, and grow their respective businesses. He sold his agency in 2018 so that he could focus on helping businesses get more word of mouth referrals! He’s the author of Making Your Website Effective…as well as his newest book, released in September 2018, “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans. Since 2002 Matt has spoken at hundreds of business events, conferences, and associations, including Score, The Better Business Bureau, and the Vacation Rental Success Summit in Toronto Canada. Matt is a professional member of the National Speakers Association, the podcast host of the popular small business podcast Square Peg Round Hole, and is an avid ATV'er! Matt and his companies have received numerous awards, including: 40 Under 40 Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year Top Web Firm 7 Years in a Row AND Better Business Bureau Torch Award Finalist. Matt has always believed that businesses are driven by word of mouth referrals and that the primary issue in small business is Bananas! Links to Matt: https://www.facebook.com/breakthroughchampion/ http://twitter.com/breakthruchamp Books Matt recommends: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi Unthink by Erik Wahl YOUR HOST: Mike Domitrz is the founder of The Center for Respect where he helps educational institutions, the US Military and businesses of all sizes create a culture of respect throughout their organizations. From addressing consent to helping corporations build a workplace free from fear (reducing sexual harassment and helping employees thrive by treating them with respect every day), Domitrz engages audiences by sharing skill sets they can implement into their lives immediately. As an author, trainer, keynote speaker and coach, Mike Domitrz loves working with leaders at all levels. Learn more at http://www.CenterForRespect.com
Matt grew up in a single parent household and attended a school for disadvantaged kids, where they taught him about effort. He realized that, if he wanted to live a different life, he'd have to figure things out on his own. Matt grew a business and with perseverance, he maneuvered it through the 2008 economic crisis. He successfully sold the business. Today, Matt speaks and helps business to grow. He shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - perseverance is the key - believe in yourself - use the skills that you already possess - drop the inner critic and self doubt, as they don't serve you - take inventory of the people around you on a regular basis and make adjustments, if needed - make sure your circle includes people that help to lift you up - surround yourself with trusted advisors - don't quit, keep going - fear no longer exists, once you take action - don't stop just before you get those breakthroughs - work hard and be patient for the results - to attract and keep clients, have real conversations with people and care about them Matt Ward is the founder of Breakthrough Champion… In 2002 Matt started a website agency, inConcert Web Solutions, which he, in turn, sold in 2018, so that he could focus on helping businesses get more word of mouth referrals! His book “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans”, released in September 2018 and was a #1 New Release! Matt is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a podcast host of the popular small business podcast Square Peg Round Hole! He’s a 40 Under 40 Recipient and Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year! Matt believes that the problem with Small Business is Bananas! Not sure what that means? Just ASK! http://www.breakthrough-champion.com/ www.MattWardSpeaks.com
Frank Agin, founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections and host of Networking Rx, interviews Matt Ward, speaker, networking expert and author of MORE … Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans. Learn more at http://www.breakthrough-champion.com/ For more information on AmSpirit Business Connections and its franchise opportunity program, contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com or visit http://www.amspirit.com/franchise.php.
Author and Professional Speaker and Connection Strategist focused on Word of Mouth Referrals and Networking. He’s also the author of “MORE…: Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans.” http://www.ronruth.com Matt Ward: Increasing Word Of Mouth Referrals and Networking Part 2 on Ron Ruth Presents on #DJNTV Sponsors: http://www.electrovoice.com/ http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.DJTrivia.com http://www.nlfxpro.com http://www.promoonly.com http://www.odysseycases.com/
On the Schmooze Podcast: Leadership | Strategic Networking | Relationship Building
Today’s guest is passionate about helping employees, managers, and business owners move their business and personal life to the next level through word of mouth referrals. He has experienced the same challenges that most employees and business owners face. He used his failures to craft a message as a speaker that resonates with his audiences and leaves them with actionable steps to improve their business. He is the author of “MORE...Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans” and host of the small business podcast Square Peg Round Hole. Please join me in welcoming Matt Ward. Would you leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast? Or Stitcher? They are extremely helpful and I read each and every one of them. Thanks for the inspiration! In this episode we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “You need to develop your skills enough for other people to see you as a leader. My analogy is that you can’t push a rope, you can only pull it.” how owning his own company taught him he was a leader. his combination of networking and bootstrapping that has brought him significant success. how he believes results come from building true, meaningful, and deep relationships with others. his tools for networking, including using LinkedIn to set up “catch-up calls” and his old school handwritten notes “20-20-20” method. his high-five effect idea and his goal for giving 1,000 high-five’s in 2019. Links: Matt Ward on LinkedIn and Twitter. www.MattWardSpeaks.com www.breakthrough-champion.com Books mentioned in this episode: “More…: Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans” by Matt Ward Other resources: Learn more about BNI: Business Networking International. Listen to my interview with Dr. Ivan Misner. Learn more about Brian Walter. Learn more about sending video mail at bombbomb.com. Listen to my interview with Tamsen Webster. Learn more about HARO. About Robbie: Robbie Samuels is a keynote speaker and relationship-based business strategist who has been recognized as a “networking expert” by both Inc. and Lifehacker. He is the author of the best-selling business book Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences and has been profiled in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. His clients include associations and corporations including Marriott, AmeriCorps, Hostelling International, and General Assembly. He has been featured in several books including Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark and The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact by Michelle Tillis Lederman. He has guest lectured at many leading educational institutions including Harvard University, Cornell University, Brandeis University, and Northeastern University. Robbie is the host of On the Schmooze podcast which features his networking strategies and talented professionals sharing untold stories of leadership and networking. Keynote Speaker Interested in booking Robbie to speak? At www.robbiesamuels.com/speaking you'll find video clips and a description of his signature session, Art of the Schmooze. Relationship-Based Business Strategist Are you ready to create a Relationship-Based Business Plan that will help you achieve greater impact (and income)? The next cohort for The M.O.R.E. Program for Entrepreneurial Women begins in Spring 2019. You want to have a greater impact and increased income. The problem is that there are so many options for how to build your business that you can feel stuck, overwhelmed, and like you're running out of time. The reason options are overwhelming is that you're looking at them as a series of disconnected steps when -- to make the most of your time -- you need a strategy that connects only the most important and highest impact ones. Why?
On the Schmooze Podcast: Leadership | Strategic Networking | Relationship Building
Today's guest is passionate about helping employees, managers, and business owners move their business and personal life to the next level through word of mouth referrals. He has experienced the same challenges that most employees and business owners face. He used his failures to craft a message as a speaker that resonates with his audiences and leaves them with actionable steps to improve their business. He is the author of “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans” and host of the small business podcast Square Peg Round Hole. Please join me in welcoming Matt Ward. In this episode we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “You need to develop your skills enough for other people to see you as a leader. My analogy is that you can't push a rope, you can only pull it.” how owning his own company taught him he was a leader. his combination of networking and bootstrapping that has brought him significant success. how he believes results come from building true, meaningful, and deep relationships with others. his tools for networking, including using LinkedIn to set up “catch-up calls” and his old school handwritten notes “20-20-20” method. his high-five effect idea and his goal for giving 1,000 high-five's in 2019. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com - episode 140
Our episode today interviews Matt Ward, a Referral & Networking Expert, Author, and Professional Speaker. He is incredibly bright and funny, and if you listen in you might just pick up a few tips and tricks to take your company or business to the next level - leverage your referrals. He ends with telling a story starting a job of driving for Uber and Lyft just to get more chances to practice his speaking and improv skills. If he were to give a piece of general advice, it would be, "Success is all about building long-lasting meaningful relationships! The benefit is the deeper the relationship the more likely you will be able to rely on these relationships for introductions, and referrals as you make transitions in your life and career." Connect with Matt here: www.MattWardSpeaks.com www.facebook.com/BreakthroughChampion www.twitter.com/Breakthruchamp www.linkedin.com/in/mattwardspeaks More Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans https://amzn.to/2CdzIqh See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Matt Ward is the founder of Breakthrough Champion. In 2002 Matt started a website agency, inConcert Web Solutions, which he, in turn, sold in 2018, so that he could focus on helping businesses get more word of mouth referrals! We discuss: Why small businesses struggle to grow their referral network and receive word of mouth referrals without asking [1:45] The missing component to the everlasting process of getting consistent referrals [5:00] The right habits to build which will help you build the right “care” plan [8:50] Where to find reasons and motivation to send a nice card to people [12:46] Why selling your business might be a good way to build consistent revenue flow [15:30] What you should not compromise for the sake of recurring revenue [19:48] A self-taught painter who companies can learn from and smash the plateau [23:50] His book “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans”, released in September 2018 and was a #1 New Release! Matt is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a podcast host of the popular small business podcast Square Peg Round Hole! He’s a 40 Under 40 Recipient and Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year! Matt believes that the problem with Small Business is Bananas! Not sure what that means? Just ASK! Learn more about Matt at Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BreakthroughChampion) . Brief Description of Gift Caring Assessment URL for Free Gift http://bit.ly/CaringAssessment (http://bit.ly/CaringAssessment) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 4Shares
What does your business do? Why is this important to you? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Tony Mayo, Executive Business Coach. Tony uses his extensive experience as a business owner and as a coach to business owners to help you answer those questions. Tony is an experienced executive coach to business owners and their teams. Tony's focus is on his goal of helping people realize their dreams. In his coaching, Tony draws from his unique blend of experiences in the areas of brain science, high energy physics, or eastern philosophy, as well as from his years of management and sales in high-technology. Tony has worked with Arthur Andersen & General Electric, founded boot-strap and venture-backed start-ups, and taught at the college, graduate, and executive levels. He is the author of #1 bestsellers, The Courage to Be in Community and Crimes of Cunning. You can connect with Tony through the following website and social media accounts: Website: tonymayo.com Twitter: @tonymayo Facebook: @Tony4CEOs LinkedIn: Tony Mayo YouTube: Tony Mayo --- Remember to subscribe to the SPRH Podcast on iTunes or on the Podcast Addict App on Android. Rate the podcast, and share it with your friends, family, and colleagues! You can find out more about how Dan can help you reduce anxiety issues at www.dancandell.com. Find out more about his Success Happens Movement at http://successhappensmovement.com. You can also get Dan’s book, The Hypnotic Connection: How to Influence and Persuade Anyone, with a free copy of his motivational mixed tape, here. Looking for a speaker and workshops for your team? You can find details about Matt's programme, CarePackage, at www.breakthrough-champion.com. In this programme, he speaks about how to care for your clients and get more referral clients. You can get Matt’s latest book, More Word of Mouth Referrals: Lifelong Customers and Raving Fans, here. You can also join Matt’s new Facebook group, Word of Mouth Referrals, to learn how to get more referral business.
Anyone who has ran a business knows how important business referrals can be -- so much that some are willing to spend a good amount of advertising dollars in order to increase their number. After all, how else would you get those referrals coming in, right? Matt Ward says, “Wrong.” Matt is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a podcast host of the popular small business podcast Square Peg Round Hole! He’s also a 40 Under 40 Recipient and Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year. He is the founder of Breakthrough Champion and author of “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans” which was released in September 2018 and was a #1 New Release. He initially started a website agency called in Concert Web Solutions which he eventually sold in 2018 so that he could focus on helping businesses get more word-of-mouth referrals through his public speaking platform. Matt believes that the problem with small business is bananas, and, today, he’ll tell us why. Goin’ Bananas If the first thing that popped into your mind when you heard Matt’s core belief is the image of a monkey, then you are not alone. Matt, however, is quick to explain that his belief has nothing to do with primates and the yellow fruit, but with people who go to events and hand out business cards without engaging people in meaningful conversations first -- something that he likens to dumping bananas on people without considering whether they’d like them or not. Changing Tactics Matt admits that early in his career, he was probably one of those people handing bananas as well, but after reading Keith Ferrazzi’s “Never Eat Alone,” he grew to understand relationships better. He also learned how you can build mutually beneficial ones simply by engaging them in a conversation and truly caring about what they have to say. How to Get Word-of-Mouth Referrals Matt shares that about 90% of his business now relies on word-of-mouth referrals alone, and he said he managed to do this by educating people. “You have to arm people with the knowledge of what it is you’re looking for and what you’re all about.” He said a lot of people get lost in targeting the right market that they neglect to figure out the message that they want to send. “You need to know your topic first; your target second,” he explains. Grateful to be Living the Dream Matt said like everyone, he had his dreams when he was younger, but like a lot of people, he thought they were just that -- dreams. After all, he’s the first in his family to graduate and the first one not to go into prison, but he met someone who encouraged him to start his own business, he decided to give it a try, made some big changes in his life, and now he’s here. Building Relationships with People Matt said he owes it all to the relationships he built, which, he said, all started from caring. “When you care about others, they care about you, and referrals are a by-product of caring,” Matt explained. That said, he reminds people not to give just for the sake of getting something in return. Even if people don’t refer you, he said that it builds a habit of helping other people, and you’ll never know how it’s going to impact their life, and, maybe in the future, yours as well. One Step at a Time “You can’t care about 200 people at once.” Matt knows this too well so he advises people to take things one step at a time. He says you can start by staying in touch then paying attention to what they say. After that, always try to find ways to provide value to the people you meet. “One of the core tenets behind getting word-of-mouth referrals is surprise.” The goal of advertising is to always be at the top of the mind of your prospects, and this is one good way of leaving a strong impression on them. Favorite Book Matt identifies Keith’s Ferrazi’s “Never Eat Alone” as his favorite book. In fact, he has multiple copies in his bookshelf that he ships out to other people every now and then. Resources If you want to learn more about Matt Ward or book his services for an event, you can get in touch with him through his website or LinkedIn account. He also has a FaceBook group that you can join to get free tips on how to get more referrals by word of mouth.
What is your company's story? Do your employees know it? Does it resonate with your prospective clients and customers? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Mike Ganino, a company culture and engagement expert. Mike uses his 20 years of experience in various industries including hospitality, travel, and tech, to help answer questions. Mike has helped to grow iconic brands like ChowNow, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Lettuce Entertain You, Yum Brands, Pressed Juicery and Protein Bar. He enjoys creating employee experiences that drive bottom-line results, improve customer service, and attract top talent. Mike also delivers keynote speeches and leads workshops on all the things that drive radical cultures: collaboration, leadership, vision and values creation, human resources, and customer service. Mike has also contributed to the “For Dummies” series with his book, Company Culture for Dummies. You can connect with Mike through the following website and social media accounts: Website: http://www.mikeganino.com/ Instagram: @mikeganino Twitter: @mikeganino LinkedIn: Mike Ganino --- Remember to subscribe to the SPRH Podcast on iTunes or on the Podcast Addict App on Android. Rate the podcast, and share it with your friends, family, and colleagues! You can find out more about how Dan can help you reduce anxiety issues at www.dancandell.com. Find out more about his Success Happens Movement at http://successhappensmovement.com. You can also get Dan’s book, The Hypnotic Connection: How to Influence and Persuade Anyone, with a free copy of his motivational mixed tape, here. Looking for a speaker and workshops for your team? You can find details about Matt's programme, CarePackage, at www.breakthrough-champion.com. In this programme, he speaks about how to care for your clients and get more referral clients. You can get Matt’s latest book, More Word of Mouth Referrals: Lifelong Customers and Raving Fans, here. You can also join Matt’s new Facebook group, Word of Mouth Referrals, to learn how to get more referral business.
Do you practice out loud before big presentations or meetings? Do you memorise what you are going to say or know what you are going to talk about? Why is it important for small business owners to practice before facing any audience? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Chloe DiVita, an experienced performer and business owner, about why it is so important to practice out loud before any meeting. Chloe, owns and runs PerceptivePresence, a company which believes that communication is key in everything that business owners do. Chloe is a digital media strategist who crunches the numbers, sells the product, connects with the community, and creates the marketing campaign, all at the same time. She helps leaders choreograph their message into a performance that everyone remembers, through practice. Chloe is an experienced performance artist and has spoken on many stages via keynotes, breakouts, live streams, webinars and masterminds. She is an alumnus of Heroic Public Speaking (HPS) alumnus. You can connect with Chloe through the following website and social media accounts: Website: http://perceptivepresence.com/ Email: chloe@perceptivepresence.com Twitter: @PerceptivePres or @ChloeDiVita Facebook: @PerceptivePresence or Chloe Divita --- Remember to subscribe to the SPRH Podcast on iTunes or on the Podcast Addict App on Android. Rate the podcast, and share it with your friends, family, and colleagues! You can find out more about how Dan can help you reduce anxiety issues at www.dancandell.com. Find out more about his Success Happens Movement at http://successhappensmovement.com. You can also get Dan’s book, The Hypnotic Connection: How to Influence and Persuade Anyone, with a free copy of his motivational mixed tape, here. Looking for a speaker and workshops for your team? You can find details about Matt's programme, CarePackage, at www.breakthrough-champion.com. In this programme, he speaks about how to care for your clients and get more referral clients. You can get Matt’s latest book, More Word of Mouth Referrals: Lifelong Customers and Raving Fans, here. You can also join Matt’s new Facebook group, Word of Mouth Referrals, to learn how to get more referral business.
Are you looking to connect better with your customers and prospects? Have you tried using short videos for your small business? How do you create short videos for your business? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Javed Khan, founder of EMpression: A Marketing Services Company, to answer all those questions. Javed’s company, EMpression, works with motivated entrepreneurs and organizations. He helps them to develop and manage purposeful marketing programs that catch people’s attention. Over the long-term, EMpression helps to generate results through awareness and support of sales. Javed is also an international speaker and has been featured at hundreds of conferences and seminars. He has spoken to more than 8,000 individuals representing hundreds of organizations. He uses his wealth of knowledge and experience in building relationships, marketing, brand development, and communications to empower the audience with critical strategies guaranteed to transform the way they market their business. You can connect with Javed through the following website and social media accounts: Website: http://empression.ca Twitter: EMpression Mktg Facebook: EMpression Mktg LinkedIn: Javed S Khan or EMpression: A Marketing Services Company Instagram: empressionmktg If you are looking for the video software that Javed uses you can find it here: https://bombbomb.com/ --- Remember to subscribe to the SPRH Podcast on iTunes or on the Podcast Addict App on Android. Rate the podcast, and share it with your friends, family, and colleagues! You can find out more about how Dan can help you reduce anxiety issues at www.dancandell.com. Find out more about his Success Happens Movement at http://successhappensmovement.com. You can also get Dan’s book, The Hypnotic Connection: How to Influence and Persuade Anyone, here. Looking for a speaker and workshops for your team? You can find details about Matt's programme, CarePackage, at www.breakthrough-champion.com. In this programme, he speaks about how to care for your clients and get more referral clients. You can get Matt’s latest book, More Word of Mouth Referrals: Lifelong Customers and Raving Fans, here. You can also join Matt’s new Facebook group, Word of Mouth Referrals, to learn how to get more referral business.
Why do you need business credit? Are you trying to get a small business loan? Are you a “GO” for commercial loan success? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to John Matheson, a business owner, investor, and experienced property developer, to answer all those questions. John’s career spans from Wall Street to Main Street. His personal experience in using lender financing to fund and grow his businesses ignited his interest in his current business. John is the CEO of Commercial Loan Success, a software and education platform designed to help small business owners and property investors make more informed financing decisions. John hopes to provide the resources and educational materials that small business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors can use to confidently get financing and grow their businesses profitably. John is also the managing member of J. Healy Development, LLC, and has been in the property development business for 26 years. The company specializes in developing new projects into sustainable properties. You can connect with John through the following website and social media accounts: Website: www.commercialloansuccess.com Facebook: @commercialloansuccess LinkedIn: Commercial Loan Success --- Remember to subscribe to the SPRH Podcast on iTunes or on the Podcast Addict App on Android. Rate the podcast, and share it with your friends, family, and colleagues! You can find out more about how Dan can help you reduce anxiety issues at www.dancandell.com. Find out more about his Success Happens Movement at http://successhappensmovement.com. You can also get Dan’s book, The Hypnotic Connection: How to Influence and Persuade Anyone, here. Looking for a speaker and workshops for your team? You can find details about Matt's programme, CarePackage, at www.breakthrough-champion.com. In this programme, he speaks about how to care for your clients and get more referral clients. You can get Matt’s latest book, More Word of Mouth Referrals: Lifelong Customers and Raving Fans, here. You can also join Matt’s new Facebook group, Word of Mouth Referrals, to learn how to get more referral business.
Matt Ward is the founder of Breakthrough Champion… In 2002 Matt began working with business owners through his website agency, inConcert Web Solutions, to improve their bottom line, gain more clients, and grow their respective businesses. He sold his agency in 2018 so that he could focus on helping businesses get more word of mouth referrals! He’s the author of Making Your Website Effective…as well as his pending book, set for release in the Fall of 2018, “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans. Since 2002 Matt has spoken at hundreds of business events, seminars, training’s, conferences and associations, including Score, The Better Business Bureau, and the Vacation Rental Success Summit in Toronto Canada. Matt is a graduate of the Heroic Public Speaking Grad School Program, a professional member of the National Speakers Association, and the podcast host of the popular small business podcast Square Peg Round Hole! Matt and his companies have received numerous awards, including: 40 Under 40 Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year Top Web Firm 7 Years in a Row and Better Business Bureau Torch Award Finalist Extraordinary Achievement from Heroic Public Speaking Matt has always believed that businesses are driven by word of mouth referrals and that the primary issue in small business networking is Bananas! If you enjoyed this episode, please Comment Share and leave a review… Come Hang With US as WE Discuss The Show Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group Success Champions Each Sunday we send out an email with the 5 episodes that aired along with this interview Sign Up Here Affiliate Links - Which means if you click and buy our company will get paid... Audio Books have been a huge part of my journey. Audible changed the game by taking the books you love and turning them into Audio.... Check it out here https://amzn.to/2KeGXC5 Have you struggled with getting on podcasts? Have you found it difficult getting exposure? Check out what Abigail Sinclaire is doing with Human Network Connection
Matt Ward is the founder of Breakthrough Champion… In 2002 Matt began working with business owners through his website agency, inConcert Web Solutions, to improve their bottom line, gain more clients, and grow their respective businesses. He sold his agency in 2018 so that he could focus on helping businesses get more word of mouth referrals! He’s the author of Making Your Website Effective…as well as his pending book, set for release in the Fall of 2018, “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans. Since 2002 Matt has spoken at hundreds of business events, seminars, training’s, conferences and associations, including Score, The Better Business Bureau, and the Vacation Rental Success Summit in Toronto Canada. Matt is a graduate of the Heroic Public Speaking Grad School Program, a professional member of the National Speakers Association, and the podcast host of the popular small business podcast Square Peg Round Hole! Matt and his companies have received numerous awards, including: 40 Under 40 Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year Top Web Firm 7 Years in a Row and Better Business Bureau Torch Award Finalist Extraordinary Achievement from Heroic Public Speaking Matt has always believed that businesses are driven by word of mouth referrals and that the primary issue in small business networking is Bananas! If you enjoyed this episode, please Comment Share and leave a review… Come Hang With US as WE Discuss The Show Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group Success Champions Each Sunday we send out an email with the 5 episodes that aired along with this interview Sign Up Here Affiliate Links - Which means if you click and buy our company will get paid... Audio Books have been a huge part of my journey. Audible changed the game by taking the books you love and turning them into Audio.... Check it out here https://amzn.to/2KeGXC5 Have you struggled with getting on podcasts? Have you found it difficult getting exposure? Check out what Abigail Sinclaire is doing with Human Network Connection