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Are you looking to elevate your business's web presence and unlock its full potential turning it into a powerhouse of profitability?  In this part 2-episode Adam engages with Tony Adams, Chief of Staff at Area 15 Ventures, to unravel the secrets of online success. They dive deep into the multifaceted world of web presence, covering everything from SEO and social media to the power of online review...

Are you missing out on a 400% boost in website speed and a 1% increase in conversions, with just a few simple changes discover the secrets to enhancing your web presence and skyrocketing your business success on today’s episode on Start With a Win! Adam explores the significant weaknesses and opportunities in business, focusing on web presence with his expert guest, Tony Adams, Chief of Staff at A...

Today on Start With a Win, Adam talks to Laura Morton, one of the top NY Times Bestselling authors in the world.  He discusses Laura’s career, collaborations with celebrities and business leaders, and her shift towards writing more meaningful books. She emphasizes three criteria for taking on a book project: liking the person, genuinely believing in their message, and ensuring the project contribu...

Empowering your employees is the cornerstone of business success. Trust them, provide tools, and encourage ownership. In their growth, you'll find innovation and resilience, propelling your business to new heights. Invest in your team; they are your future.

Do you want to know the critical elements of success in the franchise world? In this episode, Adam and Peter Holt, one of the top CEOs in the industry discuss them and they emphasize the importance of staying focused on the unit economics of a business and the need for a sound concept, not just a passing trend.  Peter shares insights on the roles and responsibilities of franchisees and franchisors...

What causes a TEAM to be more successful?  It's a collaborative environment.  Thinking outside the box!  Companies that promote collaboration are 5x more likely to be high performing.  Think about this next time you get everyone together.  Stop closing off communication and building barriers, start collaborating.   Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamCont...

At times do you feel you have Imposter Syndrome?  Do you lack self-confidence?   In this episode, Dr. Ivan Joseph dives into the importance of self-confidence, its impact on success, and how to overcome self-doubt. He shares his personal journey of building self-confidence, and we explore how it applies to both high-performance athletes and business leaders. Emphasizing the significance of mindset...

Adaptability is a key trait of great leaders.  Leaders who are willing to notice pressures and change with their business are most likely to succeed.  Now don't get me wrong, don't start chasing every squirrel that runs past your business.   But, DO understand that noticing pressures and trends that you must adapt to and around is imperative to continue a humble growth in your business. Leaders le...

Part 2 Description/Main Topics/Connect If you missed part 1, please go back and listen, there are great insights on how to unlock your potential and find your personal and business success. Do you want to learn how to move from the minimum necessary to the maximum possible?  In this episode, part 2, Jeff discusses his journey as an entrepreneur, his experiences during the 2008 recession, and how h...

What's a great way to improve your culture, leadership, and relationships?  It's Active Listening.  Reality is that we only remember 50% of what hear - so in order to remember more - start LISTENING more intently.  This is called Active Listening.  This is your quick win for the day.  Try it!

Do you want to unlock your potential and find your personal and business success?    Adam welcomes guest, Jeff Lerner, in this episode they delve into Jeff's journey, the importance of a mindset shift from traditional employment to entrepreneurship, and how his life operating system, with its three pillars (the three P's, three legs of successful action, and three phases of legacy), has enabled hi...

How is your customer doing?  In this quick win, Adam talks about how to look at your customer.  Look at them like your compass - they tell you which direction your business is going.   Just like a ship sailing, when you want to check in on your direction and progress, you look at your compass.  So, look at your customer.   Listen to your customer, understand how they feel.  Because that is how you...

How can you build GREAT LEADERSHIP?   and... Can holistic leadership help your leadership? Build great leaders in your organization, it is a full time job!   How can you build a company around leadership?  We answer that here! In this episode, Adam discusses holistic leadership and personal development with Dr. Jeanne Porter King exploring the concept of leading from the inside out, emphasizing th...

How does culture affect your business?   On this episode of Start With a Win, we talk to Donnie Carr, the CEO of franchise company, Christian Brothers Automotive, an amazing organization that has a great culture and is growing as a result.   Donnie goes into how he struggled early in life but found his way to become a service writer in the company, working his way up to be President and CEO of the...

In this short quick win, Adam discusses why networking works.  It works because when you stay top of mind, you are first in line.   Not just for you but for your entire network.  When you are top of mind, people remember you and talk about you to THEIR network, thus spreading your business message.   Always be networking!  Networking never sleeps! That's your quick win for the day! Connect with Ad...

Do you make excuses?  Excuses are what kill dreams!  They prevent us from doing the things we know we need to do but somehow rationalize a way around not doing.   On this episode, Adam discusses the top excuse people use and how to avoid that.  He talks about the emotions behind making excuses as well as about the most common excuses and three things leaders should never say.   Also, how do you kn...

Today, we talk to Jack and Meghan, two executives with Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, a fast growing franchise business with over 500 units across the US and Canada. They dig deep into how to gain customers, establish a strong community brand, and build a business for long lasting results.  If you want to learn how leaders grow businesses, this is a great episode for you! Jack : Jack’s b...

What is a business leader superpower?  It's delegation.  This is why it matters and why you should become great at Delegation. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/ Please Like and subscribe!

Leadership is Awareness.  Awareness of Self, Awareness of Others, and Awareness of Business.  But, do you have an awareness of your employees' needs?  Do you know where they sit emotionally?  This all plays in to how your company functions and the results... and PROFIT that you realize from their actions.   In this episode, we dive deep in to understanding the psychological needs of your employees...

We always talk about customer experience.  But truly, what matters is what comes before that - Employee Experience.  Tiffany Bova is the global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce, and the Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author of Growth IQ.  Over the past two decades, she has led large revenue-producing divisions at businesses ranging from start-ups to the Fortune 500. As a R...

What is one of the most important parts of your business you should be worried about EVERY DAY?  It's cashflow.  How do you 

What are the secrets to growing a business to over 1,000 locations and into an empire?  CEO of Sport Clips Haircuts Edward Logan shares his perspective and advice on this episode of Start With a Win podcast.   Edward Logan grew up in hair salons, so he knows a thing or two about the business. His mom is a licensed cosmetologist, and he now runs the business his dad founded in 1993 as CEO & Pre...

Matt Haller, CEO of the International Franchise Association brings it to the table to update us on the latest in business... What are the leading trends in 2023 in franchising?  How is regulation impacting small business and consumers?  How is tech and AI impacting business?  And, what should we do as business leaders to work in today's environment?   Matt Haller is President and CEO of the Intern...

What stops you from succeeding?  It's the fear of failure.  Check out this quick win.

Adam talks to Jeremy Morgan, CEO of WellBiz Brands.  They discuss the secrets to being a successful multi-brand CEO as well as how to run a small business effectively with highly engaged employees.  This leads to exceptional customer experience!  Listen to this episode for some of those great secrets that Jeremy shares.   Jeremy Morgan is the Chief Executive Officer for WellBiz Brands, Inc, the na...