Podcast appearances and mentions of paul maskill

What's it really take to run a profitable home service business?

Financial health is critical for business growth, but knowing which financial expertise to hire can be challenging. This episode explores how to align financial professionals with business needs, covering strategies to improve cash flow, track essential metrics like gross profit, and avoid costly mistakes. Learn when to hire a bookkeeper, CPA, or CFO and how each role supports strategic decision-making and long-term success. Gain practical advice to build a stronger financial foundation and scale efficiently. Join host Adam Sylvester with Paul Maskill of Blue Collar Business Advisors and Megan Schumann of Top Tier Plumber.   New to Jobber? Masters of Home Service listeners can claim an exclusive discount for Jobber at https://bit.ly/4d0KAEh

Cash flow issues can quietly erode business success, but solutions are within reach. This episode uncovers the #1 overlooked issue draining cash flow—underpricing—and provides actionable strategies to address it. Learn how to set accurate pricing based on real costs, including labor, materials, and hidden expenses such as non-billable hours. Explore the dangers of emotional purchases, the importance of knowing exact costs, and strategies to avoid the common mistake of competing on price. Take control of cash flow and establish a foundation for financial stability and growth. Join host Adam Sylvester and Paul Maskill of Blue Collar Business Advisors.   New to Jobber? Masters of Home Service listeners can claim an exclusive discount for Jobber at https://bit.ly/4d0KAEh

Increase Profit and Cash Flow with Paul Maskill   Are you a business owner looking to scale your operations without drowning in the chaos of daily management? Paul Maskill, a seasoned entrepreneur and financial expert, joins us on The Profit Answer Man podcast to reveal how systematizing your business can lead to sustainable growth and financial freedom. With years of experience in owning and selling service-based businesses, Paul now serves as an outsourced CFO, helping blue-collar businesses create predictable, positive cash flow. If you're tired of feeling like your business owns you instead of the other way around, this episode is for you. Learn how to shift from technician to leader, attract the right talent, and implement the financial systems necessary for lasting success.   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why systems and processes are critical for freeing up your time and scaling your business efficiently. How treating employee recruitment like customer acquisition solves staffing challenges. Why most business owners struggle with cash flow management—and how to fix it. How Paul transitioned from corporate finance to building, scaling, and selling multiple businesses. The biggest financial mistakes business owners make and how to avoid them.   Key Takeaways:  You Must Systematize Your Business to Scale. Paul emphasizes that many business owners get trapped in the "technician mindset" (a concept from The E-Myth by Michael Gerber). Instead of focusing on high-level strategy, they're consumed by daily operations. The solution? Implementing repeatable systems and processes. Recruiting Should Be a Constant Process. One of the biggest challenges business owners face is finding good employees. Paul flips the script and treats recruiting like business development. Cash Flow is King—Understand Your Numbers. Paul explains that many business owners don't truly understand their financials. They mistake revenue for profit and fail to manage their cash flow effectively. The Power of Fractional CFOs for Small Businesses. Most small businesses can't afford a full-time CFO, but they still need financial strategy and oversight. That's where fractional CFOs like Paul come in.   About Paul Maskill: Paul Maskill is an entrepreneur, financial strategist, and the founder of Blue Collar Business Advisors. After leaving corporate finance in 2010, he built and sold multiple service-based businesses, including an electrical service company that scaled by over 500% in three years. Now, he helps blue-collar business owners increase profitability, improve cash flow, and create businesses that don't depend on them.   Conclusion: Scaling a business doesn't mean working harder—it means working smarter. By implementing systems, hiring strategically, and managing cash flow effectively, you can create a thriving business that runs without you. Paul Maskill's insights are a game-changer for business owners who want to break free from the daily grind and achieve financial freedom.   Links: Email: paul@thebluecollaradvisors.com Website: thebluecollaradvisors.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn/paulmaskill   Instagram: @paul_maskill   BusinessFreedomFormula   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Profit First Toolkit: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/landing-page-page  Relay Bank (affiliate link): https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs. #profitfirst

In this episode of The New Flat Rate podcast, Danielle Putnam, President of The New Flat Rate, chats with Paul Maskill from The Blue Collar Advisors about mastering pricing for contractors. They discuss the importance of knowing your numbers, avoiding underpricing, and using tools like the Blue Collar Pricing Calculator to help contractors stay profitable. Links and Resources: https://thenewflatrate.com/podcast/ https://thebluecollaradvisors.com/ https://thebluecollaradvisors.com/price/

Don't let the economy hold your business back—take charge of your growth with proven strategies for success. This episode dives into how mindset, customer focus, and operational efficiency can help your business thrive in any market. Learn how to target the right customers, maximize leads, increase average job size, and deliver a standout customer experience. Join host Adam Sylvester, and Paul Maskill of Blue Collar Business Advisors.   New to Jobber? Masters of Home Service listeners can claim an exclusive discount for Jobber at https://bit.ly/4d0KAEh   [00:00] Introduction to the episode and guest [01:43] Mindset shifts needed to thrive in a downward economy [03:36] Avoiding the trap of undervaluing your expertise and the importance of charging based on skills and demand [05:58] Getting the most out of all leads and improving response times [07:58] Addressing the demand for faster services in an instant gratification market [11:06] Leveraging technology and fractional services to capture and nurture leads [12:06] The role of field service software, like Jobber,  in creating a standout customer experience [13:08] Improving booking rates through better phone processes and follow-up systems [15:08] Asking questions to understand client needs and increase job value [17:14] Implementing a sales process to expand average job size [23:00] Understanding and improving booking rates to enhance business performance [25:47] Strategies to deliver a world-class customer experience [27:46] Acquiring struggling businesses and strategies for fair transactions [29:21] Adam's key takeaways: Call every lead back, Extend the hours you pick up the phone, Ask questions to increase average job size

Have you realized that the career path that you're currently on might not be the one that you see yourself on for the rest of your life? If you're ready to put an end to your career burnout and start doing something that matters to you, listen in on our conversation with today's guest, Paul Maskill. What You Will Learn You will learn that you have the power to control your own destiny Taking a step back to re-evaluate your current situation will give you the insight you need to set yourself up to succeed Working at your passion will continue to open doors for you Staying disciplined and keeping your sights on your long-term goals is key to your success

Paul Maskill is the Founder of The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind. Paul helps other small business owners automate & scale their business so it can thrive without them… enabling them to leverage their business to build a life that they love. In this episode we discuss: How the recession was a blessing in disguise  [5:35] What he realized when scaling his first coaching business  [7:56] Where business owners get stuck on  [10:14] Building a business that is sellable  [14:29] The 5 systems of every business  [16:33] Biggest mistakes businesses make in creating their processes [23:40] How systems and processes affect company culture  [25:33] Recommendations for someone starting a new business   [28:22] How to learn more from Paul  [30:33] Quotable Quotes: Our business should be the vehicle to allow us to do whatever we want in this world. If nobody is doing what you want to do, there's probably a reason for that: there's probably not a market for it. When it stops serving your vision and your mission, it's ok to sell it. It's ok to let somebody else run it and turn it into a passive income stream. Links to sources and tools: Go to https://www.paulmaskill.com/ to listen to his podcast or join his Ultimate Freedom Mastermind. Follow Paul Maskill on his social media accounts: https://www.facebook.com/businessfreedomformula https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill https://www.instagram.com/paul_maskill Thanks for listening. Don't forget to like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passthesecretsauce to get updates on new episodes. If you haven't already, please follow and leave a review for our podcast, we'll really appreciate it. And as always, don't forget to pass the secret sauce. Support our podcast If you're a fan of the show, there are three simple things you can do to support our work: Subscribe, rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pass-the-secret-sauce-by-matt-shields/id1506940483 the podcast on iTunes or wherever you subscribe. Tell a family member, friend, or colleague about the show. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5eItxsGWyGKC91zd1pzbA and follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-the-secret-sauce-podcast This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week im excited to be back with a Journey To Legacy exclusive interview! A big piece of the Journey To Legacy brand is interviewing change-makers in this world all about where they started their careers, and where they're headed in order to leave a legacy on this world. When asked what Legacy means to him, today's guest stated, “Having no regrets when it's all said and done and leaving this world a better place than we found it. I want to have thousands of people at my funeral and the way that's going to happen is all about how many people Im able to help in my lifetime.” Im super excited to introduce you all to Paul Maskill of the The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind and Business Owners Freedom Formula Show. Paul comes from humble beginnings in the mid-west of the United States, but now resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife and daughter where he successfully coaches entrepreneurs how to run sustainable businesses! In today's episode you'll hear Paul and I discuss: - How he launched and sold 2 businesses already in his life - How he's helping first-time business owners to scale and automate their businesses - All about the shift he made from corporate finance to entrepreneurship - Chasing passion vs chasing money - Backing through South America - Why you should ALWAYS build businesses as if you're building them to sell Want to connect with Paul and learn more from him? Visit www.paulmaskill.com/mastermind and see what The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind is all about! IF YOU GOT ANY VALUE OUT OF TODAY'S EPISODE, Please subscribe, leave a review, or share the message with a friend/family/business partner that might appreciate it as well. Want more direct help in adapting your business and lifestyle? Im offering free coaching sessions to all listeners. Click the link below, fill out the brief application, and hop on a free “Discovery Call” with me, Wayne Veldsman to kick-start your journey towards growth. https://www.dollarbusinesscoach.com/discovery Talk to you soon, Wayne @wayneveldsman

Paul Maskill Graduated from the University of Michigan with a Finance degree, Paul set out to climb the Corporate Ladder in Chicago all the way to the top. Not long into his career in Corporate America, the buzz of a finance job in the big city lost its luster and Paul was looking for more. Sitting in a cubicle for 10-12 hours a day while staring at spreadsheets and building someone else's business, was not Paul's idea of a living the dream. So, he quit! After taking two months to travel around South America, Paul decided to relocate to Raleigh, NC and start a career that was rewarding…after all, you only live once. In 2011, Paul invested in his first TGA franchise, combining his business experience with passion for sports. TGA makes golf and tennis more accessible to students ages 3-15 through on-campus afterschool programs, summer camps, parent/child events and more. Over the next 4.5 years, Paul grew his business to four franchises, impacting 1,000's of kids each year. At the end of 2015, Paul was ready to make his next move. He sold his four franchises for over 6x his initial investment and 3x his net profit. Soon after, Paul was hired by the franchisor to be in charge of Business Development. Based on his business experience and ability to grow a business to over 40 employees and $400k in revenue in 4 years, Paul now works with current franchise owners to help build their business into an organization with people, processes and systems in place so that the business can thrive without relying on the owner. Paul Maskill Vroom Veer Stories In High School Paul was working and involved in athletics and concerned about finance College was close to home and he got a degree in finance, seemed like a good idea before 2007 His first corporate job he was disillusioned with the idea of the boring cubicle life...so he quit He took a trip to South America, 1st with his wife who is from Columbia and then on his own Moved from Chicago to Raleigh, NC and started his first of four TGA franchise businesses He spent about 2 years learning the business operations and working himself out of a job At the end of 2015, he sold his business, and took a work from home job with TGA Loves having a positive impact in the lives of children and providing positive activities for before/after school Paul Maskill Links Website

No matter how hard you grind, there's a point you reach in your business where you can't “work more” to grow. That's when it's time to start implementing the right processes and systems to help you keep moving forward. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Ultimate Freedom Mastermind founder and business mentor Paul Maskill explains how to put the right processes and systems in place to take your growth to the next level. Resources: Website: www.PaulMaskill.com Email: paul@PaulMaskill.com Get a free 60-minute Business Evaluation from Paul: www.PaulMaskill.com/apply Join Paul's Mastermind Group: www.PaulMaskill.com/mastermind Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessFreedomFormula/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/paul_maskill/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/ Additional resources: Follow Chris and Zach on Club House to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. If looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit our Resource page at https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action Register for our free masterclass: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/mastersclass Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC

I got to interview Paul Maskill. Paul is the owner of Ultimate Freedom Mastermind. We spoke about: 2:00 Starting business. 4:00 Helping businesses grow. 8:35 The more people you help the more successful you are. 13:20 Hating things because done for the wrong reasons. 17:10 Learning from other' people's mistakes. This episode is sponsored by Nova Zora Digital experts in digital marketing. Check out Real Talk Podcasting for all things podcasting. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions on Roman Prokopchuk's Digital Savage Experience are those of the guest's alone as their own, and the host's alone as his own. Information provided by the guest is fact checked to the best of our abilities. By providing background information to the show, the guest acknowledges that it is as accurate as possible. The show does not endorse, promote, or is in association with the guest's business interests.* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roman-prokopchuk/support

Paul Maskill is an entrepreneur in the home services industry.  In this episode he will share about the importance of evaluating processes and knowing your numbers.  You can connect with Paul by visiting the sites below:PaulMaskill.com/Mastermindlinkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/facebook.com/paul.maskill/instagram.com/paul_maskill/

This interview is one from the archives! Listen in on this 2-year-old interview with small business expert Paul Maskill and learn how to: Stand out in a saturated market Give your customers an experience that has them returning again and again Train your team and create a great team culture “Clockwork” your business so it can run WITHOUT you Plus so much more. I was still DEEP in the weeds figuring out how to really set up a sustainable business when we recorded this so I LOVED listening to this and hearing how much of what Paul speaks on I am now putting into practice day in and day out. And spoiler alert: it WORKS! Subscribe to Paul's amazing fantastic podcast here!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Paul Maskill! Paul is the founder of The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind, and after building his own business from $0 to $500k in 4 years and selling it for a lucrative return, he set out on a new mission. Now, Paul helps other small business owners automate their business so that it can thrive without them, enabling them to leverage their business to build a life that they love. In this week's episode, Paul and I discuss how to turn your customers into raving fans, ie. how to turn your yoga students from anonymous students into your community! He shares his top tips for doing this while creating systems in your business that will help you work smarter not harder. Enjoy! --- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

Today I’m joined by Paul Maskill, a business coach helping home service business owners systematize and scale their businesses. He’s also a big productivity nerd like the rest of us and we dove into his personal productivity system, how he uses buffer blocks, why he wakes up every day at 5am, and how he delegates […]

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Paul Maskill about his morning routine that starts at 4am, the businesses he's owned and sold, the importance of systems and processes and more. Hey guys! Do you enjoy listening to the Morning Upgrade Podcast? Do you think others would find value in it? If yes, please take 30 seconds and leave my show a review so more people find it. I appreciate you! https://ratethispodcast.com/morningupgrade -Ryan

Scroll down for details and links Support this Podcast   Paul Maskill is my guest on the show today and runs the Ultimate Freedom Mastermind a project that helps business owners discover their gifts and build successful businesses that can operate without them. His early love was playing golf, and he dreamed of becoming a professional golfer but was not keen on spending the time needed at the driving range, he just wanted to play. He looked into becoming a club professional, but that job was seven days a week with lots of unsocial hours. Deciding to leave golf as the hobby he set his sights on banking. He was good at maths and enjoyed spreadsheets so headed for university with plans to enter the finance industry. By 2011, after less than four years in the finance world, he knew this was not the answer. There must be more to life than doing okay for 40 years and then retiring to enjoy what’s left. So he started a business; however, he was soon working 60-80 hours a week with a project that couldn’t survive without him. It was a pattern he saw everywhere, people working for themselves repeating the same mistakes—namely getting passionate, starting a business to get out of the rat race. Only to create a job with long hours and no employment benefits, it was the illusion of freedom. Seeing the problem, Paul started systematizing his business while empowering a team to run it better than he could. Before long, his revenue had doubled to almost $500k, plus the number of hours he worked dropped below 40. He achieved this remarkable transformation all within four short years. He went on to sell the company for three times the net profit. Today, Paul helps other small business owners automate their business so it can thrive without them, enabling them to leverage their business to build a life that they love. I hope you enjoy the conversation with Paul Maskill If you would like to connect with Paul, you can find him at www.paulmaskill.com https://www.facebook.com/paul.maskillhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/Instagram @paul_maskill   HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKET for Spirit-duality? Over that last month, I have had the most fantastic experience speaking to guests from across the world—people who have generously donated their time to share their expertise and knowledge. Spirit-duality is an exploration of the human being from the perspective of belief, intuition and our connection to something greater than the sum of our parts. We are looking at the Science of Spirituality, the Energy of Money, what it takes to develop intuition, exploring our senses and so much more. You will discover how it is that some people flow through life even when they are challenged and how they have an inner compass as their guide. Through these stories, we aim to help you find your own inner compass for these challenging times. There are 2000 free tickets, come and be part of the community at Spirit-duality and let’s do something extraordinary together.

Today's guest is Paul Maskill, the Founder of The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind. After building his own business from $0 to $500k in 4 years and selling it for a lucrative return, Paul set out on a new mission. He watched his father pour everything he had into his own service-based business for 40+ years until he could physically no longer do the work. With no employees and no systems, Paul's father was not able to capitalize on all of the work and risk he put in for 4 decades. The "sale" of the company was simply the selling of the truck and equipment.   Today, Paul helps other small business owners automate & scale their business so it can thrive without them...allow them to make more money and have more time.     In this episode, Karen and Paul discuss: Success Story of Paul Commit to Get Leads Focus on the customer experience. Systemize it so that every customer gets the same, and best, customer experience.  Consult to Sell Hit on the customer’s pain points and have empathy for their situation.  Connect to Build and Grow Get crystal clear (and ultra specific) on your personal vision, then it will be easier to make the tough decisions.  Success Thinking, Activities and Vision Get out of your comfort zone, try something new, and be open minded to learn from others and from all sorts of industries.  Sweet Spot of Success     "When you have a clear vision, you know exactly what your ideal life looks like - that becomes your ultimate filter."- Paul Maskill     *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Go PaulMaskill.com/SixFigureGuide to get your FREE copy of Six-Figure Guide for Small Business Owners!     Connect with Paul Maskill: Website: PaulMaskill.com Show: The Business Owner’s Freedom Formula Show Facebook: Paul Maskill LinkedIn: Paul Maskill Instagram: @paul_maskill     About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here’s to your success in business and in life!     Connect with Karen Briscoe: Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links   Learn more about Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day   Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day"   Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.    

Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports so that they can make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Paul's episode on Richer Soul http://richersoul.com/ep-141-do-what-you-love-make-more-work-less-with-paul-maskill/   Today's guest is Paul Maskill, the Founder of The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind. After building his own business from $0 to $500k in 4 years and selling it for a lucrative return, Paul set out on a new mission. He watched his father pour everything he had into his own service-based business for 40+ years until he could physically no longer do the work. With no employees and no systems, Paul's father was not able to capitalize on all of the work and risk he put in for 4 decades. The "sale" of the company was simply selling o the truck and equipment. Today, Paul helps other small business owners automate their business so it can thrive without them...enabling them to leverage their business to build a life that they love.   paulmaskill.com facebook.com/BusinessFreedomFormula  linkedin.com/paulmaskill  @paul_maskill Podcast: Business Owner's Freedom Formula   Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ First 2 chapter of Profit First: https://mailchi.mp/1bf6b892deda/profitfirst Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

If you want to increase your wealth and have passive income streams, then you’re at the right place! Today on the Fire In The Belly Podcast, Mighty Pete talks to Paul Maskill, a well-known small business coach and advocate. Together, they discuss how you can build a business, design a working system that you can utilise, and also leverage so you can have more free time.  During these difficult times, it’s very normal to worry about our future. Let Paul and Mighty Pete eradicate that concern away. Prepare and strategise; you’ll find that money-making business idea soon! KEY TAKEAWAYS Paul can’t count how many times did he feel that he was boxed to do only limited things as he progressed in life. There are things that only the society deems proper to do—from your school days to your career journey to even retiring. But remember that you have the power to modify and make it work for you. Being adventurous and eager is hard if you always get influenced by societal norms. Paul was glad that he followed where his heart is leading him to. He’s confident that he’s already prepared for life and has been very impactful to other people. Experience is really your best teacher. Paul was happy growing his first business with his team, but he noticed that it wasn’t working anymore. He was a business owner clocking in 80 hours in just one week. Clearly, there was something wrong there. So, he found ways on how to automate and systematise his operations. He learned from people who knows more than he does. He consumed every business book and every business podcast he can find. This also catapulted his interest in learning about personal development too. He found out that the reason why he’s had a difficult time scaling up his business is he wasn’t delegating tasks effectively. While entrepreneurs are knowledgeable and are capable to do every operational task, they must learn to decipher what are of great importance. Right now, Paul helps his clients build a great business so they can leverage it and lead their dream lifestyle in the future. He adds that being ready psychologically and most importantly financially. BEST MOMENTS “Life is too short to be doing something you hate every day.” “Give them (kids) access to everything and let them figure out… Give them the tools to actually succeed and let them figure out what works best.” “I’m all about enjoying life, but for me, it’s all about experiences.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Know more about Gary Vaynerchuk: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Two books recommended by Paul Maskall: The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg | https://www.amazon.com/Go-Giver-Expanded-Little-Powerful-Business/dp/1591848288 Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You by John Warrillow | https://www.amazon.com/Built-Sell-Creating-Business-Without-ebook/dp/B004IYISQW The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian P. Moran | https://www.amazon.com/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234 Subscribe to Fire In The Belly Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-in-the-belly/id1499375061)! ABOUT THE GUEST Paul Maskill is a small business owner and advocate. He helps business owners automate their business so they can finally leverage their business and live the lives they can love. Paul Maskill Official Website: https://www.paulmaskill.com/ Connect with Paul in LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/ Like Paul Maskill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessFreedomFormula/ ABOUT THE HOST The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton’ from the ‘Mighty 247’ company is your main host of ‘Fire In The Belly’.  Pete is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Property Investor, and father of 3 beautiful girls. Pete’s background is in Project Management and Property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire in The Belly’ project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire In the Belly’. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed, and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting, and inspiring others. Pete can connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person’s passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire In The Belly’ is the Q&A’s - Questions and Actions! The ‘Fire In The Belly’ brand and the programme is rapidly expanding into podcasts, seminars, talks, business workshops, development course, and rapid results mentoring. CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/mightypetelonton/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mightypete https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/ Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As leaders, we have an endless amount of tasks, and we often start out doing everything ourselves. Paul shows us practical ways to slowly free up time in both our business and our personal life by delegating tasks. He reminds us of the importance of knowing our personal vision rather than following everyone else’s path.  In 2011, after less than 4 years in Corporate America, Paul knew there was more to life than just do a job that's "okay" for 40 years and then retire & enjoy life.Paul ventured out and started his rst business in 2011. He was soon working 60-80 hours a week with a business that couldn’t survive without him.  So Paul started systematizing everything while empowering a team to run the business better than he could. Before he knew it his revenue doubled to almost $500k while the number of hours he worked dropped below 40. Paul then sold his business for 3x net prot. He’s now back into business ownership with 2 local businesses while also helping ambitious business owners automate their business so they can leverage their business to build a life that they love. Connect with Paul: www.paulmaskill.com QUESTIONS ASKED: Where do you start in building a business impacting people by doing the work you love? How long did it take to get your business off the ground? How do we know when to automate and hire employees? What questions should we ask ourselves when starting to delegate? What’s so difficult about implementing delegation?   FROM TODAY’s EPISODE: Not waiting to live the life you want Backpacking in a different culture Lifestyle and getting out of the rat race Persistence Using your first client to get the second   RESOURCES: Text us! +1 (501) 214-4307 Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady

Paul Maskill is the host of the Business Owners Freedom Formula Podcast. He is a true-blue entrepreneur with years of experience in owning and running companies. He also successfully sold his last company. Building a $500,000 service business while putting it on auto-pilot and keeping his freedom—a feat that not many entrepreneurs can claim—is among Paul’s career highlights. In this episode, we talked about finance, management, entrepreneurship, small business survivability...

Paul Maskill is the host of the Business Owners Freedom Formula Podcast. He is a true-blue entrepreneur with years of experience in owning and running companies. He also successfully sold his last company. Building a $500,000 service business while putting it on auto-pilot and keeping his freedom—a feat that not many entrepreneurs can claim—is among Paul’s career highlights. In this episode, we talked about finance, management, entrepreneurship, small business survivability...

339 - Efficient Use of Your Time with Paul Maskill

Paul started his first business in 2011. He was soon working 60-80 hours a week with a business that couldn’t survive without him. So Paul started systematizing everything while empowering a team to run the business better than he could. Before he knew it his revenue doubled to almost $500k while the number of hours he worked dropped below 40. Paul then sold his business for 3x net profit. He’s now back into business ownership with 2 local businesses while also helping ambitious business owners automate their business so they can leverage their business to build a life that they love.

Paul Maskill is today's guest joining us on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots business podcast. He loves nothing more than building, scaling and then selling local businesses. He is now on a mission to help other local businesses thrive in their own industries, without losing control of their hours, health and minds. As he says "In 2011, after less than 4 years in Corporate America, I knew there was more to life than just do a job that's "okay" for 40 years and then retire & enjoy life. I ventured out and started my first business in 2011. I was soon working 60-80 hours a week with a business that couldn't survive without me. So I started systematising everything while empowering a team to run the business better than I could. How The Dots Joined Up For Paul Before I knew it my revenue doubled to almost $500k while the number of hours I worked dropped below 40. I then sold my business for 3x net profit. I have since done this same process again with another local business while also helping other business owners automate & scale their business so they can leverage their business to build a life that they love. Having been the one connected to my business 24/7 and working 80 hour weeks, I realized there were 4 issues we all face: 1. We struggle to get everything done and instead our #1 goal is to just survive the day. 2. We need systems & processes to scale but we don't have time to implement them. 3. We can't find good help to scale (and we don't have time to train them)! 4. And we have no time to work ON our business So is a system purely automated or does it blend with personnel too? And where do most people go wrong in the beginning, as its hard to see what you should be doing when you dont know what you should be doing? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Mr. Paul Maskill. Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty subjects with Paul such as: Paul shared why he quite simply had to get clear on his personal vision to then build the business that he wanted. Why the local business market is such a big win, and should be our first port of call when we are starting out. How so many people should be looking to build a business that supports your life, instead of working in the business. And lastly.......... Why the ability to re-engineering the hell out of of the process should be our starting point. Go from what you want to earn to who will give it to you.

Today’s guest is Paul Maskill, the Founder of The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind.After building his own business from $0 to $500k in 4 years and selling it for a lucrative return, Paul set out on a new mission.He watched his father pour everything he had into his own service-based business for 40+ years until he could physically no longer do the work.With no employees and no systems, Paul’s father was not able to capitalize on all of the work and risk he put in for 4 decades.The “sale” of the company was simply selling the truck and equipment.Today, Paul helps other small business owners automate their business so it can thrive without them…enabling them to leverage their business to build a life that they love.In this episode, he guides you through the steps to take to create the ultimate freedom in your business! Find Paul Maskill here: https://www.paulmaskill.comSource: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/creating-freedom-in-your-business-with-paul-maskill

Today’s guest is Paul Maskill, the Founder of The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind.After building his own business from $0 to $500k in 4 years and selling it for a lucrative return, Paul set out on a new mission.He watched his father pour everything he had into his own service-based business for 40+ years until he could physically no longer do the work.With no employees and no systems, Paul’s father was not able to capitalize on all of the work and risk he put in for 4 decades.The “sale” of the company was simply selling the truck and equipment.Today, Paul helps other small business owners automate their business so it can thrive without them…enabling them to leverage their business to build a life that they love.In this episode, he guides you through the steps to take to create the ultimate freedom in your business! Find Paul Maskill here: https://www.paulmaskill.comSource: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/creating-freedom-in-your-business-with-paul-maskill

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After graduating college with a finance degree in hand, I set out to do what everyone always told me to do: Go to school, get good grades, get a good job and climb the corporate ladder for the next 40-50 years and then retire and enjoy life. So I did!Three years into that journey, I realized the cubicle life wasn't for me. Why do something I HATE for 40-50 years to then enjoy life when I'm 65-70 years old…that didn't sound like a good time to me. Especially when I realized that the corner office wasn't so sexy after all. So I quit…and started my first real business.Two years in, I was having great success: I loved what I was doing, I was my own boss and we were growing like crazy! The downside? I was working 60-80 hours per week, doing everything, and realized that it wasn't sustainable forever. The demand was there but I literally couldn't do any more physically or mentally. After taking a few steps back, I realized that if something ever happens to me, my business would go to zero quickly.Long story short, by leveraging the power of systems & process in order to empower staff and create the best customer experience in the industry, I was able to double my business while cutting the hours I worked in half. In four short years of owning my business, I was able to go from $0 to $500k. I had achieved the freedom that I was looking for.One to never sit still, I sold the business for 3x net profit and I was ready for the next opportunity.Which brings us here today. I am now a coach and advocate for YOU, the small business owner. You started your business to MAKE MORE, not less, WORK LESS, not more, and to have MORE FREEDOM, not less! Unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that way. But it's no need to get discouraged. If it was easy, everyone would do it.My Promise to You: To make sure you have all of the tools you need to make more, work less, and build a valuable business that no longer needs YOU to survive. After all, if your business needs you to survive, it's actually not a business at all. It's simply a very STRESSFUL J-O-B. I made every mistake along the way but came out on the other side with a proven process that works…for any business!PAUL@PAULMASKILL.COMPAULMASKILL.COM919-889-5534FACEBOOK: @BUSINESSFREEDOMFORMULAIN: IN/PAULMASKILLINSTAGRAM: @PAUL_MASKILL ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Paul Maskill, the Founder of The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind. After building his own business from $0 to $500k in 4 years and selling it for a lucrative return, Paul set out on a new mission. He watched his father pour everything he had into his own service-based business for 40+ years until he could physically no longer do the work. With no employees and no systems, Paul's father was not able to capitalize on all of the work and risk he put in for 4 decades. The "sale" of the company was simply selling o the truck and equipment. Today, Paul helps other small business owners automate their business so it can thrive without them...enabling them to leverage their business to build a life that they love.

Knowing when to ask for help as an entrepreneur will take you that extra mile. Paul Maskill talks about leaving the corporate world, getting into franchising, and transitioning into coaching. Being a guide drives his passion for assisting small business owners map route to growth and success. Paul delves into having a clear vision, investing in self-improvement, and some of the problems he had to overcome on his own journey. Paul Maskill is a Business Coach for small business owners. KEYPOINTSLeaving the corporate world Franchising Creating an impactCore competencies for success SEGMENT TIMESTAMPS01:30 – Doing what everybody say you are supposed to do. 05:00 – The plan after leaving the corporate world.08:00 – Getting into franchising.11:50 – The Mastermind: Transitioning into coaching.18:30 – The challenges along the way and breaking through worst fears.26:10 – Passing the torch If you wait ‘till the timing is perfect you’ll never actually make the move because the timing is never perfect, the best time is now, just go make it happen. – Paul Maskill RELEVANT LINKSPaul MaskillWebsite: https://www.paulmaskill.com/Email: paul@paulmaskill.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/paulmaskill?lanxg=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessFreedomFormula/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskillInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_maskill/READS:Build to Sell by John Warrillow

Paul started his first business in 2011. He was soon working 60-80 hours a week with a business that couldn’t survive without him. So Paul started systematizing everything while empowering a team to run the business better than he could. Before he knew it his revenue doubled to almost $500k while the number of hours he worked dropped below 40. Paul then sold his business for 3x net profit. He’s now back into business ownership with 2 local businesses while also helping ambitious business owners automate their business so they can leverage their business to build a life that they love.www.paulmaskill.com/mastermind

Today's guest is Paul Maskill, the Founder of The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind. After building his own business from $0 to $500k in 4 years and selling it for a lucrative return, Paul set out on a new mission. He watched his father pour everything he had into his own service-based business for 40+ years until he could physically no longer do the work. With no employees and no systems, Paul's father was not able to capitalize on all of the work and risk he put in for 4 decades. The "sale" of the company was simply selling off the truck and equipment. Today, Paul helps other small business owners automate their business so it can thrive without them...enabling them to leverage their business to build a life that they love Check out Paul Maskill: Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessFreedomFormula/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/paul_maskill Website: www.paulmaskill.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO MY OTHER PLATFORMS: Youtube: bit.ly/2kkRf4F Instagram: www.instagram.com/realchrislenz/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Socializer-789060391285297/ Free Consulting Call: https://calendly.com/realchrislenz/getsocialized Thank you for tuning in and see you next Time !

FunkQuest - Season 2 - Episode 13 - Ann Smith v Paul MaskillFunkquest is an interactive conversation show. Potential FUNKSTERS get to pick their own questions. They just don't know what they are...We are looking for insights, useful snippets, things we didn't know. We call this FUNK.What are the FUNKQUEST rules?Each FunkQuest episode features five rounds. Potential FUNKSTERS​ ​select an icon from the board​ to reveal a question. Funksters have to think on their feet, with a strict time limit of one minute, to give FUNKY answers.​The winner - based on audience votes - goes through to the next round.To make sure you never miss a FunkQuest episode - click https://funkythinkers.com/youtubeWhat did you think ? Leave a comment===========================================Jonathan SeniorFunky Thinkers=======================================

FunkQuest - Season 2 - Episode 13 - Ann Smith v Paul MaskillFunkquest is an interactive conversation show. Potential FUNKSTERS get to pick their own questions. They just don't know what they are...We are looking for insights, useful snippets, things we didn't know. We call this FUNK.What are the FUNKQUEST rules?Each FunkQuest episode features five rounds. Potential FUNKSTERS​ ​select an icon from the board​ to reveal a question. Funksters have to think on their feet, with a strict time limit of one minute, to give FUNKY answers.​The winner - based on audience votes - goes through to the next round.To make sure you never miss a FunkQuest episode - click https://funkythinkers.com/youtubeWhat did you think ? Leave a comment===========================================Jonathan SeniorFunky Thinkers=======================================

Paul Maskill, CEO and founder of The Ultimate Freedom mastermind talks pitfalls you should avoid if you're starting or growing a business (so that you still have the time to do whatever you want). Now more than ever, many people are looking to make massive waves. Paul talks how to get your life back while earning a handsome living: (02:07) How doing things that no one else is willing to do can get you ahead, but not much further. (04:10) How to start creating a business that runs on auto without you (05:30) Three different ways to make money: 1) self-employment v.; 2) running a business v.; 3) having the business run for you. (08:08) How to create a plan B and safety net when starting up by doing the majority of the work in advance. (11:56) How to stay cost-lean when starting out to make sure your business survive. (13:03) How to build a 12-month reserve fund to give yourself runway to start. (13:57) How to decide: is there a market for your idea? (14:30) How to get your business running automatically by creating the right systems (even before you felt ready). (15:45) How to get clear on what your business should do for you, instead of the other way around. (17:10) How to start building a team and share video/audio instructions. (17:49) How to look at: 1) lead generation 2) sales 3) customer support 4) service/product provision, and 5) back-end or administrative—to see where your money is best made. (21:09) How to measure your time-value-money to get massive wins. (21:54) How anyone can start today to create automation systems. (22:26) How to perfect, automate, delegate anything to get your business running for you. (24:11) How to start hiring and getting the right people onboard and why personality matters more than being technically capable. (25:11) How to get the best people to help you. (26:50) How to grab attention and secure a job/sale when you reach out to companies, clients, or future opportunity. (31:53) How to take care of yourself while taking care of others. (33:55) How to lean on other people to make sure you take care of yourself. Find Paul on https://www.paulmaskill.com/mastermind     ----  For a 5,300-word free Ultimate Guide on how to get more clients by leaving a remarkable impression go to www.goodgrowgreat.com.

​Hell Yes Lifers, today my guest is Paul Maskill. Paul is a small business owner & advocate and the host of the podcast The Business Owner's Freedom Formula Show​.When Paul started his first business in 2011,  he was working 60-80 hour weeks on a business that couldn’t survive without him. After systematizing everything and empowering a team to run the business better than he could, revenues nearly doubled to $500k while the number of hours he worked dropped below 40 hours per week.… Read more

Today's guest is Paul Maskill, the Founder of The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind. After building his own business from $0 to $500k in 4 years and selling it for a lucrative return, Paul set out on a new mission. He watched his father pour everything he had into his own service-based business for 40+ years until he could physically no longer do the work. With no employees and no systems, Paul's father was not able to capitalize on all of the work and risk he put in for 4 decades. The "sale" of the company was simply selling of the truck and equipment. Today, Paul helps other small business owners automate & scale their business so it can thrive without them...enabling them to leverage their business to build a life that they love. In this episode we discuss: Paul talks about growing up in Michigan [2:50] How the recession was a blessing in disguise [5:35] His first business doing what he loved [6:35] What he realized when scaling his first coaching business [7:56] The process of taking yourself out of your business [9:26] Where business owners get stuck on [10:14] The ultimate filter when deciding when to let go of a business venture [12:07] Building a business that is sellable [14:29] The 5 systems of every business [16:33] The ideal organization [17:59] Processes in an organization [20:45] Biggest mistakes businesses make in creating their processes [23:40] How systems and processes affects company culture [25:33] Recommendations for someone starting a new business [28:22] How to learn more from Paul [30:33] Quotable Quotes I just liked work and I like being rewarded for doing something. I didn't have to make a lot of money; I just wanted to enjoy what I do everyday. Make a difference. Make an impact. I'm not really in any control because if something happens to me this business gets wiped out. What's the worst case scenario if I delegate everything and it doesn't work? And the worst case scenario was it's just going to get back to me anyway. And it's already with me so I might as well give it a go. We just don't go in our car and start driving and hope you get in a place you need to go to. When it stops serving your vision and your mission, it's ok to sell it. It's ok to let somebody else run it and turn it into a passive income stream. We as business owners get really stuck in the weeds and we can't see anything else. If you're not clear with finding how much you want to make and how big of an impact you want to get to, you're never going to get to where you want to go. Because you don't have a defined destination, you don't have a defined plan. PDAD: Perfecting, Documenting, Automating, Delegating Our business should be the vehicle to allow us to do whatever we want in this world. If nobody is doing what you want to do, there's probably a reason for that: there's probably not a market for it. Links to sources and tools Go to https://www.paulmaskill.com/ to listen to his podcast or join his Ultimate Freedom Mastermind. Follow Paul Maskill on his social media accounts: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/businessfreedomformula Personal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_maskill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulMaskill What advice did you most relate to from our guest in this episode? Any favorite quote from Paul? Support our podcast Rate and review:

How stable is the foundation for your business? Growing a business takes time and dedication. Without a solid foundation, it’s easy for everything to come crashing down.   “You want to go to college, get a good job, and climb the corporate ladder.” That’s what Paul was told before starting his career in the banking industry. However, it didn't take long for Paul to realize that “having a job isn't as safe as everyone says it's gonna be.” Today, Paul is a business owner and coach, helping companies systematize their work so the owner can step back and build a life that they love. On this episode of the #IAmMovement podcast, Paul and I talk about the key components in expanding a business, and some of the speed bumps that you can expect along the way. Listen in for the ultimate guide in business expansion.  

In today's episode, we sit down with Paul Maskill. After building his own business from zero to half a million dollars in 4 years and selling it for a lucrative return, Paul founded the Ultimate Freedom Mastermind.After watching his father pour everything he had into his own service business for 40 years until he couldn't do it anymore, Paul knew something had to change. Today, Paul helps other small business owners automate and scale their business so it can thrive without them,enabling them to leverage their business to build a life they love. We'll chat with Paul about how to initially identify a problem within your business, how to start getting out of your business so you can work on it, as well as…

In today’s episode, we sit down with Paul Maskill. After building his own business from zero to half a million dollars in 4 years and selling it for a lucrative return, Paul founded the Ultimate Freedom Mastermind.After watching his father pour everything he had into his own service business for 40 years until he couldn’t do it anymore, Paul knew something had to change. Today, Paul helps other small business owners automate and scale their business so it can thrive without them,enabling them to leverage their business to build a life they love. We’ll chat with Paul about how to initially identify a problem within your business, how to start getting out of your business so you can work on it, as well as…

How stable is the foundation for your business? Growing a business takes time and dedication. Without a solid foundation, it’s easy for everything to come crashing down. “You want to go to college, get a good job, and climb the corporate ladder.” That’s what Paul was told before starting his career in the banking industry. However, it didn't take long for Paul to realize that “having a job isn't as safe as everyone says it's gonna be.” Today, Paul is a business owner and coach, helping companies systematize their work so the owner can step back and build a life that they love. On this episode of the #IAmMovement podcast, Paul and I talk about the key components in expanding a business, and some of the speed bumps that you can expect along the way. Listen in for the ultimate guide in business expansion.

Paul Maskill is the Founder of The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind. Paul used focus and determination to to build a business from $0 to $500k in 4 years and then sold it for a lucrative return. Paul then set out on a new mission to help other small business owners automate their business so it can thrive without them, enabling them to leverage their business to build a life they love. Paul is the host of a podcast called The Business Owner's Freedom Formula Show. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Company: Ultimate Freedom Mastermind Website: PaulMaskill.com Podcast: The Business Owners Freedom Formula Show Most Influential Person Tommy Breedlove Effect on Emotions “It allows me to remove some emotions from my decisions but it also allows me to have more emotions for other people.” Thoughts on Breathing “When I focus on my breathing, it does make a big difference.” Suggested Resources Book: The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran App: Evernote Free Gift Get the ‘Release Your Overwhelm' Guided Meditation for only $4.99. Bruce Langford helps you abandon your inner blocks. Surrender your stress. Become more focused and raise your personal level of contentment. Achieve more with increased concentration. Download this full-length 30 minute guided meditation by Bruce Langford.www.MindfulnessMode.com/release

Listen to this short audio snippet of Episode #40 as Paul shares the 5 systems that you need to put in place in order to successfully scale a business

Listen to this short audio snippet of Episode #40 as Paul explains why you should set a vision before scaling your business

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Today's podcast episode I have the pleasure of having Paul Maskill joining me, and we are hitting on a topic most fitness owners struggle with. That is how to effectively build the right team so you can start leveraging your time and business. Without a team you will never be able to truly be the business owner, or create the lifestyle you want. Paul really shared solid foundations, and the right mental framework to build an effective team. So you are not only building a solid team but keeping them engaged with the vision of the business. If you are struggling in this area, or are still thinking no one can do it better then you, my friend this is the episode for you!More about today's guest Paul Maskill:In 2011, after less than 4 years in Corporate America, Paul knew there was more to life than just do a job that's "okay" for 40 years and then retire & enjoy life. Paul ventured out and started his first business in 2011. He was soon working 60-80 hours a week with a business that couldn’t survive without him. So Paul started systematizing everything while empowering a team to run the business better than he could. Before he knew it his revenue doubled to almost $500k while the number of hours he worked dropped below 40. Paul then sold his business for 3x net profit. He’s now back into business ownership with 2 local businesses while also helping ambitious business owners automate their business so they can leverage their business to build a life that they love.Where to connect with Paul:Website: paulmaskill.comEmail: paul@paulmaskill.comInstagram: @paul_maskillInterested in learning more about my exclusive mentorship program? How about learning how I can come to your business so we can dive into your structure, positioning, finances, and lifestyle to work together to build the business YOU want? Then let's book a connection call to see if this is a good fit for you. Go a head and book your call below. Looking forward to talking with you soon.Book Your Connection Call With Justin

Resource Links: John Murphy International Website (http://www.johnmurphyinternational.com/) Winning Teams Podcast (http://www.johnmurphyinternational.com/category/podcast/) Scaling up a business can be very challenging, especially to the small business owner who is invested in being hands-on and doing everything. While most people start businesses to get away from working 50-60 hours a week, they later find themselves putting in more hours working in their business than when they were employed. Paul Maskill joins us in today's episode as we tackle how business owners can create a life of their own. Paul's here to share with us his knowledge in how a business can leverage their process and systems so the owner can stop being the revenue generator. He also talks about the importance of having a personal vision. If you're a business owner who is tired of working long hours and wants to build a business that allows you to live the life you want, be sure to tune in to the show! What We Talked About in This Episode: What Made Paul Decide To Start A Business The First Business He Started Shifting From Doing Everything To Delegating Three Issues You Need To Deal With When Delegating How To Stop Being the Revenue Generator of Your Business Making Your Business Process and Systems The Five Core Systems of Every Business Transitioning From Being An Individual Contributor To A Leader When Do You Hire His Mastermind Group Book Recommendations and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Paul Maskill is a business owner, coach, and advocate. He has built, scaled, and sold several businesses. Paul is now helping small business owners empower their employees so they can finally get the ultimate freedom to live the life they want. Paul Maskill's website: https://www.paulmaskill.com/ Paul Maskill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessFreedomFormula/ Paul Maskill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/ If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in! Connect with John Murphy of the Winning Teams Podcast: Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbrt7tIPwUhdKrG8BuX6_Rg Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnMurphyInternational Other Resources: The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham (https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269)

Paul Maskill is a serial entrepreneur with an amazing track record.  His biggest lesson in business  though came from watching his dad.  Join us a Paul tells a story that ignites a dynamic conversation about entrepreneurs and business as whole. Learn-the most painful lesson any entrepreneur can learn-your truth worth as an entrepreneur-the easy way to success Episode Notes:  Win The Hour, Win The Day!Shadowblast Opt in for 77 Things I Outsource Every Day! You can find Paul Maskill on:http://www.paulmaskill.com/Instagram:  paul_maskillLinkedinFacebook

Paul Maskill started his first business in 2011. He was soon working 60-80 hours a week with a business that couldn’t survive without him. He started systematizing everything while empowering a team to run the business better than he could. His revenue then doubled to almost $500K while he worked less than 40 hours each week. He then sold his business for a 3X net profit. He now helps ambitious business owners automate their businesses so they can leverage their business to build a life that they love. Here are the key links rom the episode: Paul's website (https://www.paulmaskill.com) Paul's Ultimate Freedom Mastermind (https://www.paulmaskill.com/mastermind) The Business Owner's Freedom Formula Podcast (https://www.paulmaskill.com/blog/)

How to become the CEO of Your Small Business with Paul Maskill. Paul shares his experiences, tips & advice to help you work ON and not just IN your small business. He helps ambitious business owners automate their small business so they can finally leverage it to build a life that they love. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Paul Maskill is a Business Coach and Business Advocate focused on helping fellow business owners create the life they love by automating their businesses. He draws his business coaching experience from having run four companies, the last of which he successfully exited. Paul is also the host of the Business Owner’s Freedom Formula podcast, a show that caters to small business owners and offers actionable advice and effective management techniques.   Paul joins me today to share what it was like before he became interested in owning a business and the time he felt the need to look beyond just running a company. He shares the reasons why he pursued a business coaching career and explains how you can always turn even the worst business problems into an opportunity for growth. Paul also shares tips when it comes to planning and making sure your business is running smoothly, even if you’re not there.   “Instead of saying 'someday I'll do that,' make that someday today and start putting those plans in place.” - Paul Maskill   Today on Mastering Midlife:   When he realized that there's more to life than being a business owner. Building a sustainable business that runs without you. What made him start a company and the legacy he wants to leave. Finding opportunities in otherwise hopeless moments. The lessons he learned from when his staff left his business abruptly. Planning contingencies in case the worst happens to you or your business. Your personal vision, personal mission, and your personal why.   Resources Mentioned:   A Beautiful Constraint by Adam Morgan    Connect with Paul Maskill:   Official Website Podcast Ultimate Freedom Mastermind     Get FREE Access to the Only 10’s Course   Are you struggling with knowing what, when, and how to focus your efforts to get things done? As a long-time sufferer of severe ADD, I understand the struggle - and that’s why I created the Only 10’s system. This system has helped me and thousands of others clear the clutter and focus their energy on getting the right things done.   The Only 10’s free online course is based on my proven system to help you focus your attention and maintain momentum around your day-to-day life.   Sign up for the Only 10’s freecourse today!   Mastering Midlife...Together!   Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.   Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning. “​–​ Benjamin Franklin When we start our own businesses, it is usually just us. We are a one-person, “get R done”, continual motion creation that works non-stop to do everything required to make the business successful. But then, as we start to grow, it becomes harder and harder. For our guest Paul Maskill, it was like “Yeah, it is so important to build a business that can thrive without you because you never know what's going to happen. For me, it was asking myself the question, what happens if I got hit by a bus? And the answer was not good because I was the sole responsible person for the success of the business.” He realized that if he was going to make his business sustainable, he was going to have to make some changes – things that would allow him to keep the doors open, the money coming in – even if he weren’t there. Today’s conversation is all about the different ways to automate processes, what that means and how to best figure out what is right for you. Listen in as we chat with Paul Maskill. Connect with Paul: PaulMaskill.com https://www.facebook.com/BusinessFreedomFormula/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/ Want to be featured on an upcoming podcast? Let’s talk!  Learn how Nancy can help you SOAR HIGHER in your business! www.businesssuccessunlimited.com

Most small businesses can’t survive for more than a week without the owner.  You started your business because you have a passion for the service or product and you’re damn good at it.    And then within a few short months, that passion started to fade and reality set in.    All of the noisy “stuff” gets in the way…figuring out Quickbooks, putting out fires, trying to collect on past due invoices, answering the phone, managing employees, cleaning up their messes, organizing the office and the list goes on and on.    None of it fun while you work more and make less than ever before.   BUT, it doesn’t have to be that way!  Paul Maskill is a business coach and owner focused on helping ambitious business owners automate their business so they can leverage their business to build a life that they love. Paul’s focus is on building businesses that can thrive without the owners so they can uncover the income and freedom they know is possible.  What areas might be stopping you from being your best, most natural leader? Check-out the 10 Hidden Growth Opportunities for Top Leaders: visit www.QuizLeaders.com   Key Takeaways: “We only got one shot at it so why waste it doing things we don’t want to do, that’s why I left my corporate job.”– Paul Maskill “If you look at the definition of automation, or automate, it just means it happens automatically.” – Paul Maskill “What is your ideal life look like? What kind of business do you need to build in order to achieve that? And if you do those two things, you’re ahead of like 99% of business owners. And then it comes down to putting a plan in place to actually get there. So, then you can evaluate every single activity that you do, and put it through those two things. Is this going to be closer or further away from where I really want to go?” – Paul Maskill Ways to Contact with Paul Maskill Check-out Paul Maskill’s ULTIMATE FREEDOM MASTERMIND: Apply Now: www.paulmaskill.com/mastermind Website: https://www.paulmaskill.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_maskill/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessFreedomFormula/

WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER. Do you feel stretched? Overwhelmed? Maybe there are things within your business and life that you can automate. These automations can improve your efficiency and productivity. When we can delegate tasks to others or to programs then we open up our abilities to do more. In Episode 14 we talk with Paul Maskill to find out ways we can better automate our businesses. So if you're ready; take out your pencils and let's begin!Ways to connect with Paul:WebsiteFacebook: @PaulMaskillIf you enjoyed this episode, check out more at www.pencilleadership.com or follow at Instagram.com/chris.t.andersonSupport the show (http://paypal.me/pencilleadership)

In 2011, after less than 4 years in Corporate America, Paul Maskill knew there was more to life than just do a job that's "okay" for 40 years and then retire & enjoy life. Paul ventured out and started his first business in 2011 and he was soon working 60-80 hours a week with a business that couldn’t survive without him. So Paul started systematizing everything while empowering a team to run the business better than he could. Before he knew it his revenue doubled to almost $500k while the number of hours he worked dropped below 40. Paul then sold his business for 3x net profit. He’s now back into business ownership with 2 local businesses while also helping ambitious business owners automate their business so they can leverage their business to build a life that they love. Paul will share: Why the worst-case scenario is never as bad as we think it will beThe 5 Systems every business owner must have "perfected"How to turn your customers into raving fans so they can grow your business for youThe EASIEST way to start creating systems & processes TODAYThe 4 things you have to do before creating systems & processesWhy "I can't find good help" is simply an excuse to not take action  Find Paul on the web: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

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Paul was taught to get a corporate for 40 years, then retire. He realized that this wasn't for him. Paul wanted to enjoy life each day. He empowered himself to start his own business of coaching and consulting others. Paul shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - it's all about the journey - see where your path takes you - have an open mind - allow momentum to take over - keep doing what you enjoying doing - stay focused - map out a vision of your life https://www.paulmaskill.com/ https://buildingabetterculture.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BusinessFreedomFormula/ https://www.instagram.com/paul_maskill/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/ tags: Paul, Maskill, business, owner, enterpreneur, financial, freedom, storiesthatempower.com, stories that empower, empowering stories, empowerment stories, stories of empowerment, stories of empowering others, self empowerment stories, stories empower, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, uplift, uplifting, upliftment, hope, light, Sean

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Paul Maskill - business coach, multiple business owner, entrepreneur and host of the Business Owners Freedom Formula Podcast. Paul works with business owners who are looking to make simple culture changes within their businesses which lead to increased turnover and more freedom. We discussed a lot, most notably the 5 Mistakes Business Owners Make when it comes to Culture: Using "I", "me" and "my" instead of "We" when referring to your business and team. Delegating tasks without responsibility or understanding of what's involved. Not having team meetings (or checking in with yourself regularly if you're a solopreneur) Delegating tasks without there being proper systems or processes in place. Hiring for talent instead of "family fit" - you can have the best performer but they might alienate themselves from the team and disrupt things too much. Paul is an avid fan and implementer of the eMyth by Michael E. Gerber: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280 And Paul's top tip for budding entrepreneurs is to "Avoid following the status quo, and do things regardless of what other people are telling you to do; the positives normally vastly outweigh the negatives". Check out Business Owners Freedom Formula Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/business-owners-freedom-formula-actionable-advice-for/id1225076443 And finally if you want to get a hold of Paul here's his website: https://paulmaskill.com/mastermind And email address: paul@paulmaskill.com A Bit about Fearless Business: Join our amazing community of Coaches, Consultants and Freelancers on Facebook: >> https://facebook.com/groups/ChargeMore And check out the Fearless Business website: >> https://fearless.biz

Do What You Love, Make More, Work Less   Becoming an entrepreneur can provide the freedom and money to live an abundant life. However, most business owners get stuck in running the business instead of creating a business that runs itself.      Take away: Systematize your business so you can work less and make more.    Action step: Get started on delegating one thing.    Money Learnings: Schools don't teach us about money.  Paul grew up in a blue collar family and everyone around them worked for the auto industry. His father ran a flooring business.    Bio: Paul Maskill started his first business in 2011. He was soon working 60-80 hours a week with a business that couldn’t survive without him. So Paul started systematizing everything while empowering a team to run the business better than he could. Before he knew it his revenue doubled to almost $500k while the number of hours he worked dropped below 40. Paul then sold his business for 3x net profit. He’s now back into business ownership with 3 local businesses while also coaching overwhelmed business owners who are hungry to uncover the income and freedom they always knew was possible.   Highlights from this episode: Episode Page The power of compounding.  Teaching money lessons to a 3 year old.  Paul's exit from corporate America. How to get your work done in half a day.  Paul's first business. Make more work less.  Get out of the way! Know the numbers of your business.  Profit First The struggles of small business. Learning to systematize your business. Listener question from Caleb.  How to screen potential employees.  Build the culture that you desire. How to create systems.  Focus on your why. https://www.paulmaskill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessFreedomFormula/   Link: https://buildingabetterculture.com/   Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening! Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul https://www.facebook.com/richersoul/ http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com   Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Join Divya Parekh and Paul Maskill as they explore how to start and sustain a business. They discuss about the GIG economy because possibilities are endless. You will learn how service based business can be started with low investment. When your services save people time, they will go for your services.This show is broadcast live on Mondays 8PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Are you at the point in your business where you could keep growing if you could just find better help? I've heard it a million times "I just can't find good help." "These kids just don't work like we used to." These are simply one big fat excuse based out of fear. Fear to step up into the unknown. We want to grow but we don't really want to take the perceived risk that is going to be there. Besides, we are comfortable where we're at. Yet, if your business still needs you to survive, you don't have a business at all. You simply have a very stressful JOB.

 The systems you need so that your business can survive without you The easiest way to start delegating: know how you can make more when you start working less

 The systems you need so that your business can survive without you The easiest way to start delegating: know how you can make more when you start working less Tips for escaping the “this is how I’ve always done it” mindset Resources/Links:  How to Pivot When You’ve Plateaued: The 6 Mistakes You Must Avoid Before You Break Through Summary Paul Maskill is a business coach and investor focused on helping service-based business owners go from Business Operator to Business Owner & CEO. Paul's focus is on putting systems, processes, and people in place so that the business can thrive on a day-to-day basis without the owner. In this episode of Marketing the Invisible, Paul shares how to help business owners crush chaos and uncover the income and freedom they always knew was possible. Check out these episode highlights: 00:42 – Paul’s professional background as a business coach, from being a business operator to CEO 01:52 – His ideal clients: a service-based business that offers a great service who needs help in the backend 02:23 – The business chaos he help solve for his clients 02:57 –The hamster wheel feeling his clients experience when trying to solve their business chaos problems 04:44 – The common mistakes that business owners feel when they try to seek for scalability and predictability on their business 05:28 – Importance of having systems and processes in your business 06:47 – Paul’s Valuable Free Action (VFA): Get started. Get out of your own way. You're not special. Other people can do it just as well as you can if you provide them the roadmap to success. 07:16 – Paul’s Valuable Free Resource (VFR): How to Pivot When You’ve Plateaued: The 6 Mistakes You Must Avoid Before You Break Through 07:12 – What's the one thing that's the most important and the highest priority when someone is stuck in this position and what can they do just to get started and get that momentum going Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “Get out of your own way. You're not special. Other people can do it just as well as you can if you provide them the roadmap to success.” - @paulmaskillClick To Tweet “I help them get rid of that chaos, focus on what they really do. Which allows them to uncover the income and the freedom that they sought when they started their business” - @paulmaskillClick To Tweet Transcript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland:Hello everyone. A very warm welcome to another edition of marketing the Invisible. My name is Tom Poland beaming out to you once again from on the sand at Little Castaways Beach in Queensland Australia joined today by Paul Maskill. Paul, where are you hanging out. Paul Maskill:Hanging out in Raleigh North Carolina where we're hanging out in yesterday and you're hanging out in tomorrow night. Tom Poland:How could we agree I'm a man ahead of your time. Paul Maskill:You are by about 10 hours. Tom Poland:Yeah I think that's pretty much the only way. I mean a good time. But you know I'd love. Yeah I'll take that. I'll take that. Tom Poland:All right. So for those we don't know Paul,he is an interesting guy because he's got a special kind of brain. He's got the sort of brain that can look at and this is not on his bio. This is just my observation. He's got this sort of brain that looks at things strategically that can also drill down to systems and that's a unique individual because most of us can do one or the other. He's a business coach, he's an investor, he's focused on helping service-based business owners go from business operator to business owner. Big difference. And CEO. So kind of like the orchestra conductor and his focus as I said before is putting on looking at look at the business strategically where it needs to go but then putting into place the systems,

If you're interested in hearing how to grow and sell your small business, I highly suggest you check out this great interview with Paul Maskill.  Paul is in the trenches each day as an owner, investor, and coach for small businesses and has a wealth of advice about how to take your business to the next level.

Paul started his first business in 2011. Before he knew it, he was working 60-80 hours a week. Until he realized that he had no freedom and the business needed him to survive. So Paul started systematizing everything. By putting systems, processes and people in place, his revenue doubled to almost $500k while the number of hours he worked dropped below 40. Paul then sold his business for 3x net profit.  He’s now back into business ownership as well as an investor and coach focused on helping business owners crush chaos so they can uncover the income and freedom they always knew was possible. FB: https://www.facebook.com/businessfreedomformula LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/ Website: https://www.paulmaskill.com/

Paul Maskill grew a service-based business in just 4 years from 0 to $500K in annual and eventually sold it for three times the net profit. Having achieved the freedom he was looking for, he set out on a mission to help others achieve the same level of freedom as a consultant, coach, investor, and advocate for small business owners. Quotes To Remember: “From a macro level, you really want to look at why you started the business in the first place.” “There really is no doing it right. They are just doing it their way and you are doing it your way.” “Start with the end in mind and work your way backwards.” “Customer experience is number one. You always want to put the customers first.” “There really is no limit on as far as you want to go.” “Employees are the most important people since they are delivering to your second most important people which are your customers.” “You never want to compete in price. You want to compete in value.” “Almost everything you do in business, you can delegate it if you do it properly.”   What You’ll Learn: Creating Systems and Delegating Task to Others Transitioning to a Service-Based Business The Path from 0 to $500K annual revenue   Key Links From The Show: Paul’s Site Apply to join the Freedom Mastermind Onlinejobs.ph Episode 37: Embracing The Go-Giver Mindset With Bob Burg   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti The Go-Giver by Bob Burg Built to Sell by John Warrillow The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber

Sixty to 80 hour workweeks… no freedom… scrambling for every dollar. Like many business owners, Paul Maskill found himself working too hard for too little return, financial or personal. Then he made key changes in how he ran his business so he could reduce his workload, boost profits, and live the true dream of an entrepreneur. These days, Paul coaches other entrepreneurs to escape the grind by making the most efficient use of their time.  Check out our interview to find out…  The systems you need so that your business can survive without you  The easy way to start delegating  Tips for escaping the “this is how I've always done it” mindset How to figure out your definition of freedom – and what you need to achieve it  And more

Episode 31: Paul Maskill met his match when it comes to a passion for systems when he came on this podcast. Paul breaks down why systems are important and how to implement them in your business. Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by:Screen2Fit by Pro.file | FreeeUp | Trackstar Web Design | Process Street Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon.

Are you running your business, or is your business running you? Today, Steve Kidd is joined by Paul Maskill who is going to talk to us about transitioning from being a business operator to being a business owner & CEO. “I help business owners transform their business so the business can thrive without them so that they can make more, work less and achieve ultimate freedom while increasing the value of their business.” — Paul Maskill Listen in to know more about: Difference between being a business operator and being a business owner & CEOThe roadmap to becoming the Owner and CEO or your business. Don’t miss this episode of Thriving Entrepreneur!

    Paul shares the following wisdom: trust your team, get to know your team, throw your ego out the window, connect with people that are where you want to be and done is better than perfect.   Paul Maskill started his first service-based business in 2011. Before he knew it, he was working 60-80 hours a week. Until he realized that he had no freedom and the business needed him to survive. So Paul started to systematize everything. By putting systems, processes and people in place, his revenue doubled to almost $500k while the number of hours he worked dropped below 40. Paul then sold his business for 3x net profit. He's now a coach, consultant and investor for small businesses ready to break free and achieve the income & freedom they sought when they started their business.   www.paulmaskill.com https://twitter.com/PaulMaskill https://www.facebook.com/businessfreedomformula   (tags:  Paul, Maskill, PaulMaskill, business, freedom, formula, service, based, business, systems, processes, people, coach, consultant, investor, small, business, storiesthatempower.com, stories that empower, empowering stories, empowerment stories, stories of empowerment, stories of empowering others, self empowerment stories, stories empower, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, uplift, uplifting, upliftment, hope, light, Sean)

Paul is a business coach, a consultant and an investor focused on helping service-based business owners go from Operator to Owner allowing the business owner to work less and make more; all while achieving the freedom & income they seek. Paul started his first service-based business in 2011. Before he knew it, he was working […] The post ML58 – Go From Operator to Owner with Paul Maskill appeared first on Jake A Carlson.

Our guest on the cavnessHR podcast is Paul Maskill. Paul started his first service-based business in 2011. Before he knew it, he was working 60-80 hours a week. Until he realized that he had no freedom and the business needed him to survive. So Paul started to systematize everything. By putting systems, processes and people in place, his revenue doubled to almost $500k while the number of hours he worked dropped below 40. Paul then sold his business for 3x net profit. He's now a coach, consultant and investor for small businesses ready to break free and achieve the income & freedom they sought when they started their business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul Maskill is blogger, podcaster, and business coach specializing in creating systems and structures to scale local service businesses. Paul has worked in the financial industry, ran his own successful businesses, and helped other business owners find freedom in their businesses. His podcast 'The Business Owner's Freedom Formula' is filled with amazing stories from business owners. In this episode we learn more about Paul's journey in finding his passions and chasing his dream.Topics covered in this episode: The importance of impact, Having gratification in what you do, Being and becoming an entrepreneur, What we can learn from franchises, Systems & Structures for success in business, How to find freedom in business ownership, Replicating yourself in your business, How to scale a business, Your business shouldn't need you to run, How to vet a new idea, How to start your idea/dream.Paul started his first real business at the age of 24, having had the great opportunity to learn from the best and pick up valuable skills along the way.In four years, he was able to scale his service-based business from $0 to almost $500k in annual revenue by putting the right systems and processes in place. Soon after, he brought on a team to utilize the systems and processes. With a team in place and the business running itself on a daily basis, he had achieved the freedom that I was looking for. He sold the business for 3x net profit and I was ready for the next opportunity.Today he runs a successful consulting business working with local and small service-based business to find freedom through systems and structures that allow the business to scale. This helps the business owner find true freedom in what they do.His Promise to You: To make sure you have all of the tools you need to make more, work less and build a valuable business. He has made a proven process that works...for any service-based business.Website: http://paulmaskill.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/Facebook Group: http://businessfreedomformula.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulMaskill

Starting & Growing a Small Business with entrepreneur Paul Maskill. Paul shares his entrepreneurial journey, tips & advice for starting & growing a small business, building systems, and the benefits of franchising. Paul believes that developing and implementing systems, people and a process are the keys to creating a self-sustaining business. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

  Today’s guest episode of USR features Paul Maskill!  Graduating from the University of Michigan with a Finance degree in hand, Paul climbed the Corporate Ladder in Chicago all the way to the top. Not long into his career in Corporate America, the buzz of a finance job lost its luster - sitting in a cubicle for 10-12 hours a day while building someone else’s business was not Paul’s idea of a living the dream. So, he quit!   After taking two months to travel around South America, Paul relocated to Raleigh, NC to invest in his first TGA franchise: a perfect combination of his business experience with a passion for sports.  TGA makes golf and tennis more accessible to students ages 3-15 through on campus after school programs, summer camps, parent/child events and more. Over the next 4.5 years, Paul grew his business to four franchises, impacting 1,000’s of kids each year.   In this episode, you will learn: -how to guarantee the investments you’re making in your business actually pay off -simple ways to build a business that supports freedom and flexibility -keys to set yourself up for success that continues long after your business days are over   Paul now works with current franchise owners to help build their business into organizations with people, processes and systems in place so that the business can thrive without relying on the owner (Paul calls this working ON versus working IN their business).  He also works with all prospective franchise owners on putting together their business plan while evaluating all of the moving parts of the business and their geographic area.     Mentioned in this episode: Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You by John Warrillow - https://www.amazon.com/Built-Sell-Creating-Business-Without/dp/1591845823   Connect with Paul: http://interviewvalet.com/ https://twitter.com/paulmaskill http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/automate-your-franchise   Connect with Kelly: www.kellyroachcoaching.com www.facebook.com/kellyroachinternational www.twitter.com/kellyroachint     A HUGE thank you for listening to Unstoppable Success Radio!   I would be so grateful if you left me a rating and review!     My mission and goal is to serve you, my listeners, so please submit your questions for an upcoming #ask Kelly episode by emailing coaching@kellyroachcoaching.com or @kellyroachint or calling 610 910 3600 to submit your questions!       Here's how I can help you achieve your goals:     -How to build, scale and automate growth in your business:kellyroachcoaching.com/yes     -Take your hobby, side hustle or new business quickly to the 100k mark: kellyroachcoaching.com/100k     -Turbo charge your productivity, break through overwhelm and the impact the profit in your business in 30 day or less kellyroachcoaching.com/higher-profits/     -Inquire about Private consulting and coaching by completing the application at: http://kellyroachcoaching.com/apply-now/     Get insider tips and resources only available to my private email community by texting IGNITE to 44222 or visiting kellyroachcoaching.com and selecting any of the exciting resources or trainings available for immediate download.     Have you gotten your copy of UNSTOPPABLE: 9 Principles for Unlimited Success in Business and in Life at Amazon here NOW!

Paul Maskill set out for Chicago and the American dream in 2007, bolstered by his degree in finance from the University of Michigan. Stuck in a cube farm as the worst recession in decades rolled in—watching his co-workers being laid off—he knew he had to change his vision of the right career for him – and NOW!” He faced the question, “What’s the worst that could happen if I leave my corporate job?”

Click here to take our very short survey so the Nice Guys can learn better what you like   Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz   Intro Paul vacationed in South America and realized that corporate America was not where he wanted to be Paul then combined all of the things that he enjoyed and was good at Paul bought one franchise (TGA) and grew it into 4 franchises So he sold them, like a boss, and is now in charge of business development for TGA   Developing 24/7 Timing was everything when Paul sold his franchises Customer service is evident no matter what position you hold in a company Making sure that the customers feel their needs are met is crucial Consumers can get just about anything, anywhere nowadays Most services and products are being sold as commodities So doing the little things (i.e. answering emails, returning phone calls, connecting on more than just a business level) matters more than ever Reputation plays a massive role when approaching schools, especially in 2016, to implement your program You need to try your best to be the expert in your field   Click here to find out more about the TGA Franchise   Show notes: Production Assistant - Anna Nygren http://www.annavnygren.com/   The Nice Guys B'moreBiz Conference Nov 7-9th More Info Signup   Are you interesting is seeing how you can be a guest on The Nice Guys and many other podcasts to promote your business? Visit our partner, Interview Valet,  for more information. Being a guest is really fun!   Please support our sponsor MantraMunchies.com Amazing healthy and delicious snacks, mixes and sauces. Tell them The Nice Guys sent you.   Click through our Amazon.com link before buying anything. As Amazon.com affiliates, we receive a small commission on purchases made after clicking our links. It cost you nothing extra but supports the podcast. Thanks in advance.   Go to Nice Guy Community sign-up and we'll send you the free E-Book "The 5 biggest (relationship) mistakes in business."   Get Doug's Amazon #1 Bestselling book Nice Guys Finish First here.     Want to ask us a question or record a show intro for us? Call 4242-DJDoug and leave us a message.   Subscribe to the Podcast or get more info about the Nice Guys at www.Niceguysonbusiness.com   Don't underestimate the Power of Nice.

Paul Maskill invested in his first TGA franchise in 2011, combining his business experience with passion for sports. TGA makes golf and tennis more accessible to students ages 3 to 15 through on-campus after school programs, summer camps, parent / child events and more. Over the last 4.5 years, Paul has grown his business to four franchises, impacting thousands of kids each year. At the end of 2015, Paul sold his four franchises for over 6x his initial investment and 3x his net profit. Paul then accepted a position with the franchisor to lead business development and helps current franchise owners to help build their businesses through people, processes, and systems so the business thrives without relying on the owner. Secret – timesaving technique Paul time blocks his morning -- have a plan and stay organized. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Stay organized -- Paul believes in documenting everything you can in your business. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Paul reached a breaking point where he couldn't do it all anymore -- and Paul tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful "Organization and hard work." Most influential lesson learned from a mentor "Show up every day and work hard."   Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success” What systems would you go back and put into place sooner? I would have been proactive with my schedule and got my must-do things done by noon. What one strategy or “recipe” would compound into big wins for business owners? Do the little things and big things will happen. How to exceed expectations and add the most value? An individual would take initiative. What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success? Start with the end in mind and stay consistent Just get started and make mistakes Trust your staff until they give you a reason not to How best to connect with Paul: Twitter: @PaulMaskill Email: pmaskill@playtga.com Link for Onward Nation listeners: franchisetga.com/onward

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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…I’m Stephen Woessner. And I am really really excited for today’s solocast because — it is going to be rock solid awesome! One of the reasons that I am so excited is because I am returning to full teaching mode this morning with a powerful lesson about building your platform — more importantly — some practical and tactical steps about building a nation of what Kevin Kelly describes as “True Fans” who will help you mobilize and move your business onward to that next level. True fans of you — true fans of your message — true fans of your business. Fans who will support you — because — of the sacred bond you have built with them. A bond that was built upon — and continues to be built upon — the foundation of the value you created, you delivered, and the value you shared with them on a consistent basis. Whether you do that every day — every week — no matter what the schedule — no matter what the rhythm — the fact that you are consistent is what is important. This is going to be such an awesome solocast — and I am delighted you are here with me — your time and attention mean so very much to me. But before we dive deep into today’s lesson…I have a very important favor to ask. In fact, this is the first time I have ever asked this favor within one of my solocasts. So, if you could do this — please know — it would mean a lot to me. I’d be grateful — and would really appreciate it — if you would go to iTunes and give Onward Nation a rating and then write a review for our podcast. I respect your time so I wanted to make this as efficient as possible to find us in iTunes…so my team created a special link to save you time. So if you go to www.onwardnation.com/itc you will go directly to our channel within iTunes. Okay, why am I asking for this favor? Last week, I was excited to share with you how Onward Nation is now listened to in 102 countries — and — that we had surpassed the milestone of 50,000 downloads. WOW — still a bit unbelievable — not going to lie — need to pinch myself to realize that yes, this is indeed our reality. And I credited our growth to our incredible guests and all of the wonderful feedback we have received from you, Onward Nation — all of your comments on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, — and — all of your emails. Thank you! But in celebrating these amazing milestones — I made a mistake! I forgot to mention a critical type of feedback that helps us reach more and more people with each one we receive…and that’s…all of the ratings and reviews we receive inside iTunes. With each rating and review we receive, Onward Nation…you help us increase our rankings within iTunes — and — higher rankings means more people will see us in their search results — and potentially they will be seeing us for the very first time. Each and every review helps more and more people in more countries to hear the wisdom and expertise shared by our guests each day. So, if you haven’t already given us a star rating and written a review — it would really mean a lot to me if you did. It’s simple to do. It doesn’t take much time. Again, just go to www.onwardnation.com/itc — or — if you are listening on your phone — you can give us a rating and write a review from within your podcast app on your phone. We’ve occasionally received feedback that leaving ratings can be a confusing process, so here are the steps in detail: First, after going to the www.onwardnation.com/itc link, please click the blue button that “View in iTunes.” Next, click on the link titled “Ratings and Reviews.” Next, click on “Write a Review.” If you are not signed into iTunes, you will be asked to sign in. If you are already signed into iTunes, it is likely that you will skip this step. Finally, you will be able to leave a review. Don’t forget the star rating! So thank you, Onward Nation — and please know — I greatly appreciate all of your help, support, encouragement, and feedback — you make me and my team better every day — and — it is an honor to be here with you again this morning. With that said…let’s get dialed in and ready for this week’s lesson. You ready? Because I’m so totally ready — I’m going to bring the thunder this morning, Onward Nation…YES! I spent quite a bit of time working through and preparing what I wanted to share with you today. Such an important lesson. How one of the vital priorities in your business should be to build a nation of true fans — to develop a sense of community, collaboration, and profitability around the purpose of your business. Let’s begin by breaking the phrase “Build a nation of true fans” into its three core components. First — let’s tackle the word, “Build.” How would you “build” a nation of true fans. Whether that’s a… Podcast Blog YouTube channel Instagram stories The platform from a tech perspective is irrelevant — any or all of the above — will serve your purpose of “building” a nation of true fans. The tech behind it all is relatively easy. Is there a learning curve? Sure. Will you feel at times like you are trying to fly the space shuttle with so many knobs and buttons to push? Sure. How does Facebook Live work? What time of day should I create a story on Instagram? What kind of camera and mic are best if I want to be a serious YouTuber? All of these are tech questions — and within an afternoon with your best friend Google — you can solve those problems and find the answers as long as you don’t let the fear of the unknown become paralyzing to you. So let’s shift our focus away from the tech — and instead — focus on the value you will be providing through those channels. What’s your story — how will you serve your audience — how will you make what you are doing so valuable to their business or life, that they actually consider you to be indispensable. That you become so consistent in the help, advice, recommendations, and over value that you are providing on a consistent basis — that you BUILD deposits in their emotional bank account. They begin to trust you — they begin to like you — and then because of them liking you and trusting you…they move even closer to you by truly KNOWING you. So, your first step in building your nation of true fans has nothing to do with the actual content delivery platform and has everything to do with the value of what you will be delivering — because your nation of true fans is built on VALUE. And if you get that right — the actual platform — or your conduit through which you share your value — will fall into place — and it will feel less stressful because the value you were called — put on this Earth to deliver — will then be in the driver’s seat. You, Onward Nation — will become unstoppable. Now let’s shift our attention toward the word “Nation” and break that down. And I want to address to make sure we address this because we live in a world where bigger lists, bigger subscribers, massive downloads, huge customer lists, etc. etc. etc. is what attracts headlines and massive attention. I’m here to share with you the reality…you don’t need an email list of 100,000 people…you don’t need to have a podcast that gets a million downloads a month…you don’t need to have a customer list with 20,000 prospects on it. Nope. You don’t. That’s not your Nation. What you need — realistically — depending on the size of your business is somewhere between 100 to 1,000 high-qualified prospects. That’s it…100 to 1,000 of the very best prospects who precisely match your client avatar — in fact — your knowledge with some of these people is so deep that you can boldly claim them as your Dream 50 prospects. If you need a refresher on why your Dream 50 matters — please go back to Episode 308 of Onward Nation — and I map it all out — how to figure out who your Dream 50 is — and — how to romance your Dream 50 so they understand how important they are to you. Again, that was in Episode 308. To take this point deeper — I want to share a very tangible example of a company that grew from zero to become a multi-billion a year company — yes — billion — with a capital B. My mentor, Darren Hardy, former publisher of SUCCESS Magazine…decided to interview my friend Cody Foster, co-founder of Advisors Excel and to share the interview on the March 2014 edition of the SUCCESS CD that rides along with the magazine. You may remember Cody Foster, and the wisdom he shared, as my guest on Episode 81 of Onward Nation. During the interview with Darren, Cody shared several personal stories of very humble beginnings — and how those stories — helped shaped the kind of company Advisors Excel has become. A company packed full — wall to wall — of incredible people — a team whose sole focus is to deliver more and more value every day to the financial advisors around the country they are there to serve. And Advisors Excel team does it masterfully well. They have BUILT their platform — a platform that is indeed built on a solid foundation of value. But…did they build this platform by trying to serve the 60,000 financial advisors located in the state of Florida alone? No. How about all of the financial advisors up and down the west coast? Nope. Did they focus on spending large amounts of advertising dollars trying to reach everyone they could with their message of value, value, value? Nope. Strike three. Instead…what they did focus on was carefully, meticulously selecting, 1,000 of the very best financial advisors who they wanted to earn the opportunity to serve. Yes, Onward Nation, Cody shared with Darren that they built a list of 1,000 financial advisors — just 1,000 — and then they went to work to deliver more value than another other insurance marketing organization in the industry to the 1,000 advisors they wanted to work with. The 1,000 advisors became their Nation…and advisors outside of the Nation didn’t exist. Advisors Excel was solely focused on being the best they could be for this small group of prospects. The result outcome? Well, in year six of the business…they reached over $4 billion in revenue. $4 billion, Onward Nation. When they are the right prospects — you don’t need 10,000…you actually only need a small number to make your business amazingly successful and profitable. 1,000 people — who you can love on — who you can support — who you can add value to — who then in turn are excited to do for you some of what you already shared with them. So now, let’s take this number — 1,000 — deeper — because it is a magical number that we all ought to really focus on in our businesses. Kevin Kelly was the first person — at least I think he was the first person — who popularized the theory — the notion — the strategy that if a business created a base of customers who were more like fans — 1,000 True Fans in fact — then that business could become sustainable and profitable by simply focusing on the needs of its true fans. And here is a link to Kevin Kelly’s blog post as well as the long tail curve he created to illustrate the 1,000 true fans strategy. Kelly describes — or defines — “True Fans” as customers who will help you mobilize and move your business onward to that next level. They are true fans of you — true fans of your message — true fans of your business. Fans who will support you — because — of the sacred bond you have built with them. A bond that was built upon — and continues to be built upon — the foundation of the value you create, you deliver, and the value you share with them on a consistent basis. As I mentioned at the onset of this solocast. Whether you do that every day — every week — no matter what the schedule — no matter what the rhythm — the fact that you are consistent is what is important. According to Kevin, “A True Fan” is defined as someone who will purchase anything and everything you produce. They will drive 200 miles to visit your location. They will buy the super deluxe version of your product even though they already own the standard version, too. They have a Google Alert set for your name. They have bookmarked your website. They come to your product announcements — or — ribbon cutting ceremonies for a new office location. They come to your book signings and ask for you to sign their copy. They cannot wait for your next webinar — your next podcast episode — your next event — your next release of whatever. And the best way to increase sales for your company is to connect with your True Fans directly…so you need to have a platform built on value…see? We keep coming back to that foundational truth. Onward Nation, 1,000 true fans is a very reasonable number. As Kevin explains in his brilliant blog post… “if you added one fan a day, it would take only three years. True Fanship is doable. Pleasing a True Fan is pleasurable, and invigorating.” The key challenge is that you have to maintain direct contact with your 1,000 True Fans. And you do that through building your platform — delivering value — and making sure you are using the right conduit so it reaches your 1,000 true fans on a consistent basis. Again…it doesn’t matter if you use a podcast, blog, robust LNKD profile and LNKD publishing, long form posts on Medium, Instagram stories, Facebook Live, and the list goes on. What’s important to identify is not the platform you are most comfortable — but — the platform your fans use the most — what is the best conduit to them? For me — it’s this podcast, my LinkedIn account, email campaigns, and webinars. But there is also another piece to True Fans…and that are the concentric circles of “Lesser Fans.” These folks will not purchase everything you produce, and may not seek out direct contact, but they will buy much of what you produce. The processes you develop to feed your True Fans will also nurture Lesser Fans. As you build your nation of True Fans, you will also add many more Lesser Fans. And as you are building…don’t avoid…don’t miss the opportunity to go deep…to develop intimacy with your audience…with your true fans. Onward Nation…that is one of the reasons I ask for feedback in every solocast. My team and I legitimately want to get better — but — I also want to hear from you — to get to know you — to learn from you — and to deliver even more value so Onward Nation becomes — and hopefully remains — your most favorite podcast. Okay…with that said…and before we go…I want to make one final connection between today’s lesson and the favor that I asked you to do for me at the onset of our discussion today. I know that I have absolutely no permission to make an ask of your time — unless — I have consistently delivered value. And — even if I have consistently delivered value — I must be considerate in the favors I ask for — no one wants to spend time with the takers — the people who just ask, ask, ask, and never ever give. So, Onward Nation — I am using today’s solocast as a way to ask for a legitimate favor — and — to give you a recipe for how you can do the same to build you own nation of true fans — and when you do — your nation — just like Onward Nation has become this amazing, awesome, wonderful, beautiful incredible platform of people who are so generous with your feedback and help guide your business in the exact direction it needs to go in order to deliver even more value to what it is they need. So build your own platform for your business — or if you already have one — think about Kevin Kelly’s lesson — and ask yourself how you can add even more and more value to your the people already in your community — and build your nation of true fans. Because when you do — your business, your team, your life will move onward to a completely new level. So with that…I want to say thank you again for taking the time to be here with me today. It is an honor to have you here — thank you for tuning in — I am delighted you chose this episode to be what you listen to, study, and take with you on your morning run, or maybe Onward Nation has become part of your daily commute, or in some other way has become part of your morning routine. I want you to know how much I appreciate you sharing some of your invaluable 86,400 seconds you have in your day with me and the strategies we learn and share each day from today’s top business owners. And please continue to let me know what you think of Onward Nation…good or bad…I always want your feedback. We will be back tomorrow with an incredible encore interview with Paul Maskill — you will not want to miss Paul’s philosophy when he encourages you to, “Go ahead — make mistakes on purpose,” Onward Nation. The conversation with Paul is packed full of discussions regarding systems — and more specifically — how he used systems to sell his company for 6 times what he bought it for and 4 times the profit. This systems discussion will help you create financial leverage within your business. Until then, onward with gusto!

Paul Maskill Jaime Jay welcomes Paul Maskill to the show today. Paul took a kid's golf and tennis after school and summer business plan. He grew it into 4 franchises and sold it for more than 4 times what he had invested! Paul shares his strategies for growing a successful business that leaves time for you in Paul Maskill - Working On Not In Your Business. TGA Paul began TGA in 2011. Teach. Grow. Achieve. The sports of golf and tennis are not as accessible for kids at the entry level. TGA found a way to bring this to the kids without the need for courts or courses! The goal of TGA is to ready the kids for a transition to a higher level if that is their desire.  Paul  wants to make lifelong golfers and tennis players out of the kids that enter his program. Paul sold TGA and was subsequently was hired by the franchise he sold. He now helps prospective franchise owners with business plans and current franchise owners to ensure they are successful. Corporate Exit Paul left a corporate finance job in 2011 to begin his dream of owning his own business. He had a plan and stayed on probably 6 months to a year longer than he wanted to so he would be prepared and not in great debt. Tweet Paul's Episode 86 Paul took a look around his corporate finance job and realized the guys that had been there 40 years were adding no value. He envisioned himself in 40 years the same way.  Paul was working for stockholders wanting their quarterly reports. It just wasn't for Paul. If you would like to learn what Paul Maskill says next about leaving corporate America and 10-12 hour work days for an entrepreneurial future, then download and listen to the Mark's episode 86 of Stop Riding the Pine. Connect with Paul Maskill If you want connect with Paul Maskill - Working On Not In Your Business, then check out his links below and remember he welcomes all questions, comments and inquiries! Don't forget to mention you heard about Paul on Stop Riding the Pine:-) Connect with Paul Maskill Skype: paul.maskill Tweet Paul Here are the highlights of my conversation with Paul Maskill - Working On Not In Your Business if you are in a hurry: Who is Paul Maskill? (3:30 Mark) Worst case scenario (9:30 Mark) Making a difference (14:45 Mark) What is Paul doing today?  (20:10 Mark) Alex's Break Away Moment (26:31 Mark) Special Mentions: (iTunes Shout Out) Interview Valet! Thank you to Alexis Ayala, for providing the incredible editing for this episode. If you need to find an audio editor, send Alexis an email at lex@slapshotstudio.com. Thank you to our awesome sponsor, Interview Valet, A professional concierge guest booking podcast service for hosts and guests - You be the Guest, We do the Rest! Check out their new website at InterviewValet.com. This episode of Stop Riding the Pine Podcast was brought to you by Done4YouWP.com Are you a busy coach, professional or agency looking to have your WordPress website headaches handled by your very own development team for wholesale prices? Then you should visit Done4YouWP.com to find the solution that best fits your current challenges with a full-scale approach to managing your WordPress website. Stop Riding the Pine is a lot of fun and we love sharing the shows we've done. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in helping us grow this show by not only downloading the episodes, but also sharing them. Leave comments and rate our show so we can make the show even better.

Paul Maskill is in charge of Business Development at TGA (Teach, Grow, Achieve).  He is a former TGA franchise owner. Paul sat in a cubicle for 12 hours a day while building someone else’s business, and then decided to quit! In 2011 he invested in his first TGA franchise, combining his business experience with his passion for sports. TGA brings golf and tennis to students through after school programs, summer camps and family events. Paul grew his business to four franchises and in 2015, he sold his franchises for 6 times his initial investment and 3 times the profit. Paul was then hired by TGA and is in charge of Business Development.

This week on Franchise Euphoria, Paul Maskill discusses his unique experience as a franchisee for TGA, which allowed him to combine his passion for business and sports. Paul graduated from the University of Michigan in 2006 with a degree in Finance and relocated to Chicago to work in Corporate America. After three years in Chicago, he relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina where he started TGA of Wake County. A lifelong athlete, Paul saw the opportunity to combine his business experience with his passion for coaching and sports and hasn’t looked back. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear Paul and I talk about scaling and growing a business, learning from mistakes as a business owner, and how Paul found success as a franchisee. Want to learn more about Paul? Email: pmaskill@playtga.com Website: PlayTGA.com/franchise/euphoria Twitter: @paulmaskill  

Paul Maskill Graduated from the University of Michigan with a Finance degree, Paul set out to climb the Corporate Ladder in Chicago all the way to the top. Not long into his career in Corporate America, the buzz of a finance job in the big city lost its luster and Paul was looking for more. Sitting in a cubicle for 10-12 hours a day while staring at spreadsheets and building someone else’s business, was not Paul’s idea of a living the dream. So, he quit! After taking two months to travel around South America, Paul decided to relocate to Raleigh, NC and start a career that was rewarding…after all, you only live once. In 2011, Paul invested in his first TGA franchise, combining his business experience with passion for sports. TGA makes golf and tennis more accessible to students ages 3-15 through on-campus afterschool programs, summer camps, parent/child events and more. Over the next 4.5 years, Paul grew his business to four franchises, impacting 1,000’s of kids each year. At the end of 2015, Paul was ready to make his next move. He sold his four franchises for over 6x his initial investment and 3x his net profit. Soon after, Paul was hired by the franchisor to be in charge of Business Development. Based on his business experience and ability to grow a business to over 40 employees and $400k in revenue in 4 years, Paul now works with current franchise owners to help build their business into an organization with people, processes and systems in place so that the business can thrive without relying on the owner. Paul Maskill Vroom Veer Stories In High School Paul was working and involved in athletics and concerned about finance College was close to home and he got a degree in finance, seemed like a good idea before 2007 His first corporate job he was disillusioned with the idea of the boring cubicle life...so he quit He took a trip to South America, 1st with his wife who is from Columbia and then on his own Moved from Chicago to Raleigh, NC and started his first of four TGA franchise businesses He spent about 2 years learning the business operations and working himself out of a job At the end of 2015, he sold his business, and took a work from home job with TGA Loves having a positive impact in the lives of children and providing positive activities for before/after school Paul Maskill Links Special Link for VVV listeners to find out more about Paul and TGA    

Paul Maskill was doing all of the busy admin work in his business. Paul was working 60-80 hours per week but was not leading his business. He was failing to take his business to the next level. That’s when Paul made a decision that ultimately led him to become the leader that generated the business growth that led him to an even bigger business opportunity.

Sitting in a cubicle for 12 hours a day while building someone else's business, was not Paul's idea of a living the dream. So, he quit! What Paul went on to do for himself and his community is everything I would consider qualifies as Living a Life of Abundance. You could do what Paul has done. And he's willing to show you how. [spp-tweet tweet="Why did I listen to everyone else and not question anyone?"]Graduating from the University of Michigan with a Finance degree in hand, Paul set out to climb the Corporate Ladder in Chicago all the way to the top. Not long into his career in Corporate America, the buzz of a finance job in the big city lost its luster and Paul was looking for more. Sitting in a cubicle for 10-12 https://menofabundance.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/TGA-with-kids.jpg ()hours a day while staring at spreadsheets and building someone else's business, was not Paul's idea of a living the dream. So, he quit! After taking two months to travel around South America, Paul decided to relocate to Raleigh, NC and start a career that was rewarding…after all, you only live once. In 2011, Paul invested in his first TGA franchise, combining his business experience with passion for sports. TGA makes golf and tennis more accessible to students ages 3-15 through on-campus afterschool programs, summer camps, parent/child events and more. Over the next 4.5 years, Paul grew his business to four franchises, impacting 1,000's of kids each year. At the end of 2015, Paul was ready to make his next move. He sold his four franchises for over 6x his initial investment and 3x his net profit. Soon after, Paul was hired by the franchisor to be in charge of Business Development. Based on his business experience and ability to grow a business to over 40 employees and $400k in revenue in 4 years, Paul now works with current franchise owners to help build their business into an organization with people, processes and systems in place so that the business can thrive without relying on the owner (working ON versus working IN their business). He also works with all prospective franchise owners on putting together their business plan while evaluating all of the moving parts of the business and their geographic area. Get in on the conversation in our https://www.facebook.com/groups/menofabundancecommunity/ (Men of Abundance Community)You can Time Travel... well kinda. Click on the timestamps below to travel directly to that part of the show. Kick in the Gut [spp-timestamp time="6:40"]Paul said... "The kick in the gut was, why did I listen to everyone else and not really question anybody, up until now" [spp-timestamp time="7:37"] Enough is Enough... Pivot Point [spp-timestamp time="11:22"]Paying it Forward [spp-timestamp time="26:20"]Action Steps [spp-timestamp time="28:50"] Just take the first step and learn along the way. "You're never able to improve until you take the first step" Start working on what you want to do for the rest of your life Keep investing in yourself Daily Habits [spp-timestamp time="31:19"] Wake up early... Eat a good breakfast Time Block everything to include family and personal time Recommended books [spp-timestamp time="32:12"] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591848288/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1591848288&linkCode=as2&tag=menofabundanc-20&linkId=484dd7868bc25541436dee51eee07bd0 (The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea) Charities [spp-timestamp time="32:55"] https://tgafoundation.org/ (TGA Sports Foundation) What does Living A Life of Abundance mean to Paul Maskill? [spp-timestamp time="33:58"] Doing something you love while impacting others along the way.Parting piece of guidance and Connect with our guest [spp-timestamp time="34:42"] You only live once Get out and move Stop doing stuff you hate Contact our guest [spp-timestamp time="35:25"] http://playtga.com/franchise/MOA/... Support this podcast

Paul Maskill was able to grow a business to over 40 employees and $400k in revenue in only 4 years. He now works with current franchise owners to put processes and systems in place so that the business can thrive without relying on the owner.  

We are meeting with Paul Maskill, Development Director for TGA Premier Golf & Tennis.  The mission of TGA is to introduce youth of all backgrounds to the fun, positive, character-building aspects of golf and tennis through programs that build life values, instill confidence through achievement, and offer a fun and educational experience. TGA believes that sports change lives.  A TGA franchise gives entrepreneurial-minded individuals like you a chance to make a positive impact on children’s lives through sports while owning a business you can be proud of.  Their golf and tennis enrichment programs bring the sports and their magnitude of benefits to schools and community centers where students develop fundamentals and learn important life lessons.  TGA then guides customers through a “Player Pathway” of camps, leagues and other events at local golf courses and tennis facilities creating a customer life cycle longer than most competitors. In Part 2, we hear a clip from out Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.    

While pursuing a Finance Degree at the University of Michigan Paul had dreams of climbing the corporate ladder to the top. Soon after starting his climb in Chicago, he started seeing cracks in the corporate rat race. Lost in a sea of cubicles and endlessly crunching spreadsheets with no sense of gratification, Paul packed his backpack and headed to South America for two months, knowing he would never return to Corporate America. When he did return, Paul began research into home-based businesses that fueled his passion for sports, kids and business leading to investment in his first franchise, an afterschool sports enrichment program for kids. Business took off and Paul soon realized he would need to implement systems and put the right people and processes into place in order to create a business that ran itself and provided him a six figure income. Through many long nights, working weekends and no vacations, Paul was been able to implement and perfect his system to automate his franchise. By the start of 2015, Paul's franchises were running themselves which gave him the freedom to spend more time with family and growing his business. His hard work had paid off as he was able to sell his franchises for almost 7.5x his initial investment and 3x his net income. System Ah-ha! "What if I got hit by a bus?" This question gave Paul the realization that he needed to put the people, processes, and systems in place for the business to survive without him. Favorite System Tool Camtasia (for documenting established systems) Dropbox.com or Google Docs (for storing and sharing) Slack.com (for communicating with the team) Calendly.com or ScheduleOnce.com (for ease of scheduling) Learning Resource E-Myth Revisited, Michael Gerber Built to Sell, John Warrillow Topic-specific Facebook groups Advice “Start with the end in mind, have patience, and be persistent!”  Contact Twitter: @PaulMaskill Facebook: automateyourfranchise Automate Your Franchise podcast (iTunes) Website (automateyourfranchise.com)