Start With A Win

What's killing your ability to succeed?  What is standing in your way to happiness?  The science behind mindset and how your brain works is a fascinating topic.  We talk to CEO and Business Coach Michael Hyatt about his latest book Mind Your Mindset on Start With a Win.  Michael dives deep in to stories of him learning about his mindset and failures, why he researched brain activity, and how this...

Quick Win!  Have you ever said "I didn't have time?"  Sorry, but that's a copout.  What you are truly trying to say is that you didn't make the time.  We all have the same amount of time. 

I have done some research and here are 5 small business secrets for 2023 that I have uncovered.  This is a great way to ensure you are up the right things... and not doing the wrong things in your business. Main Topics   02:17 Stats on small businesses 03:54 Five trends of small businesses  - Trend One 06:06 Hoteling, what is that? 08:30 Trend Two 11:23 How can a small business thrive? 12:03 Trend...

Guest Intro/Bio   Dr. Ben Litalien is the Founder & Principal of Franchise Well, a consulting practice dedicated to the improvement and enhancement of franchising.  He is also on staff at Georgetown University in Washington, DC where he created and teaches the Franchise Management Certificate program for franchise professionals from across the country and around the world.  He is also an Adjun...

What's the best way to get things done in a meeting?  Adam discusses his process for making meetings productive in this Quick Win.  Here's a clue - it begins with A.  Check it out for a quick WIN!

Guest Intro/Bio   Dr. Ben Litalien is the Founder & Principal of Franchise Well, a consulting practice dedicated to the improvement and enhancement of franchising.  He is also on staff at Georgetown University in Washington, DC where he created and teaches the Franchise Management Certificate program for franchise professionals from across the country and around the world.  He is also an Adjun...

Marketing is incredibly important in business and franchising.  Madeleine Zook dives deep in to how franchises market, key points on customer experience, and other fun franchise conversations on this episode of Start With a Win.  Madeleine Zook is a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee, former franchisor, and current marketing supplier. She's the host of the award-winning franchise podcast, The Art...

What do customers want?  They want to see you.  This quick win explains how to connect with your customers the best!  Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/

What would an investor do?  An interview with Steven Pesavento Host of The Investor Mindset Podcast and active investor who curates Commercial Real Estate Investments for clients at VonFinch Capital. He has raised $10’s of Millions dollars, which has successfully cycled through multiple assets. Beginning in Single Family as an operator he flipped over 200 houses in under 3 years, prior to expandin...

I had to go to the DMV, and thought... this is going to take my whole day, ugh ☹. If this is the way you feel about going to the DMV, then you will want to listen to this experience and take away the lessons to incorporate into your own business! Huge business and personal EQ lessons in this episode.  As I reflect on my experience at the DMV, I keep finding myself wishing that other companies and...

We will never get better if we compare ourselves to others. Progress only comes from setting our own benchmarks and comparing ourselves to... OURSELVES! It's time for some self-evaluation and determine areas in our life where we can do better. Then commit to 1% better every day and watch yourself grow! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https:/...

Want to find ways to grow and be happy? Do you feel like you're losing in life or business?  Are you looking for a way to identify and create wins?  The conversation between CEO Adam and Coach JM unpacks winning mindsets and strategies from these two business and leadership coaches on one podcast!  What losses should we look at?  How can we interpret how we feel in life? JM Ryerson is an Internati...

Have you ever wondered exactly what a Franchise is?  We dig deep in to the difference between a license agreement in a business and a franchise in this episode with our guest, Andrew Sherman.  We also talk about employee engagement and disengagement.  Great episode FULL of business information. Andrew J. Sherman of Brown Rudnick is a partner in the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group and co-practice g...

Your attitude means a great deal as a leader. How do you come across when you walk in a room? Are you smiling, frowning, looking angry? Your attitude is everything! Your attitude will lead your actions which will lead to your success as a leader. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adam...

Ever wonder about how franchising works and the secrets of franchising? In this episode of Start With a Win, we talk to franchise expert Kim Daly about franchising, business growth, and overcoming challenges in life.  Episode 2 of 2   Show Outline:   Three things a CEO should never say (01:16) Don’t quit…Appreciate the good times by struggling (06:14) Don’t buy your hobby (07:10) When you work on...

In this episode of Start With a Win, we talk to franchise expert Kim Daly about franchising, business growth, and overcoming challenges in life.                   Show Outline: What is the Dream? (02:33) Freedom – Defined (04:14) Solo or Partnership with framework, why pick franchising? (05:40) Biggest challenge in franchising – The Silent Killer! (09:59) It’s about the Journey! (10:50) Shift your...

Do you have a lot of complainers in your life? Is it preventing you from getting stuff done? Take a moment and don't consider them as complaints—instead, turn them into opportunities that lead to solutions that lead to forward progress! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/

Systems engineer Ernesto Mandowsky is the CEO of CPD Advisors where he helps founders and leaders scale their organizations. His passion is in working with early-stage founders and entrepreneurs to transform their operations by utilizing his proprietary 6P Playbook. Drawing on his experience in management systems and the hospitality industry, he developed his powerful playbook for business growth...

For many people, conflict in the workplace is something to avoid at all costs. For Dr. Zach Schaefer, he sees an opportunity to grow. Zach has honed his career around the people problem in business. As a founder, CEO, entrepreneur, and executive mediator and coach, he spends much of his time helping people navigate conflict in their professional and personal lives. On average, companies spend very...

Internal fear, which I like to call "the beast," is what often stops people from accomplishing their goals. This beast's goal is to create fear, doubt and overwhelm in us and keep us from reaching our potential. The key to fighting it is to "party with the beast" and learn to embrace it and grow with it! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https...

Americans today encounter up to 10,000 advertisements per day. With limitless information and endless options for distractions at our fingertips, many people experience the negative effects of information overload. Especially for entrepreneurs, too much information can lead to procrastination, decision fatigue, analysis paralysis, and burnout. Since the world will only keep expanding, it is import...

Former All Pro Linebacker for the Denver Broncos Karl Mecklenburg applies the lessons he learned from football to all areas of life. As an inspirational speaker, author, and podcast host, Karl uses his winning mentality to guide leaders and team members to function as an efficient unit. He helps founders identify and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their team so that everyone is placed in...

Want to fix your business? You've got to fix everything else first! Our lives are interconnected—personal, financial, health, relationships—so in order to experience success in business, you must have success in your life. It starts with building micro routines and wins that turn into macro wins! Build the habits that create successes in your life, and watch your business thrive! Connect with Adam...

Think positive. Seems simple enough. Best-selling author and speaker Jon Gordon champions the power of positive thinking in his numerous books and leadership training programs. But he wants to be clear; he’s not talking about seeing the world through rose-colored glasses and ignoring reality. He’s referring to the power every individual has to choose resilience and faith in the face of challenges...

Former star pitcher, competitive bull rider, and combat veteran Wylie McGraw lives every day in peak performance mode. By intentionally putting himself in situations that pushed him to his limit, he discovered his superpower: exposing negative beliefs and behaviors that prevent people from tapping into their greatest potential. Now he works with powerful CEOs and business leaders to radically acce...