The ONE Thing

Ray Bard is one of the most successful business publishers in the world. He published The ONE Thing and the best-selling sales book of all time, The Little Red Book of Selling. Ray's newest bestseller is Fired Up! Selling, a quote book for salespeople.   We talk about what it takes to create a bestseller, and you get a peek into the mind of a marketing genius. Ray's insight goes much deeper than w...

We know that you're a high achiever. We know that you want to have a thriving career and a vibrant personal life – and you want to leave a legacy that will last.   However, so many of us are focused on the wrong thing – being "successful" – and the actions we are taking today are leading us down the wrong path. We're struggling too, and we're committed to figuring it out so that we can serve you a...

We recently spoke to a few members of the Keller-Williams family, and the response touched our heart – so many people said this is just what they needed to hear, so we want to share that conversation with you, too..   We will be covering many of these topics, in much greater detail, during our first live event: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017...

This episode is dedicated to you, and we want to thank you for taking this journey with us.   Like you, we're on a journey to live our ONE Thing, every day. Gary Keller laid everything out for us, but living Your ONE Thing isn't as easy as reading a book; it's a lifelong pursuit of personal mastery.   So today we're getting vulnerable about our own journey. Former guest and ONE Thing Trainer of th...

So many people trying to grow a successful business create a product, try to sell it, and then focus on scaling... but they're making a massive mistake.   We made this same mistake in our business, too, for at least a year. Then we heard about the book Hacking Growth, and it changed the way we thought about marketing.   Sean Ellis is the author of Hacking Growth, and he was responsible for scaling...

Do you ever feel like you're working hard in your career, but it's not your calling? We know that discovering your purpose is a massive question mark for so many of you, and recently one of the members of our Living Your ONE Thing Community, Deb Cornella, shared something heartfelt and vulnerable about her purpose – and we had to share that conversation with you. During the episode, Geoff asks Deb...

How do you justify inaction? Most of us have read a book or listened to a podcast, been inspired, and then done nothing... but inaction doesn't produce extraordinary results. This episode is our wake up call. Jason Rule is one of you: a fan of the book and a fan of the podcast, but he has endured something that, hopefully, most of us will never have to experience. He shares how The ONE Thing helpe...

Are you satisfied with your current results? If you are not satisfied with your current results, and you want more, this episode is for you. Geoff Woods breaks down the three things that most people let control their time (and use as an excuse when they're not holding themselves accountable). Join us for our first live event: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - Dec...

Do you understand why finding your purpose matters?   You can’t get the right results if you don’t take the right actions, you can’t take the right actions if you don’t know what your priorities are, and you can’t know what your priorities are if you don’t know what your purpose is. However, we understand that most people struggle with this first step.   Jim Beebe is a member of the Living Your ON...

Do you know what it takes to build a business that succeeds beyond your involvement, and grows into an empire?   Today we're sharing a conversation between Geoff Woods and Ryan Moran, owner of Capitalism.com and host of Freedom Fast Lane, in which we ask Ryan essential questions about thinking BIG and scaling his business.   As we ask Ryan these questions, we suggest you answer them yourself. Ther...

It's easy to give something away... but do you know how to give strategically?   Business owners have a tremendous opportunity to do more than just make a profit – they can make a massive impact in the world, and this has been top of mind for us in light of the devastating natural disasters in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico.   Jay Papasan recently took the stage to deliver a keynote about why mak...

When were you taught how to set goals properly? Most of us were never taught goal setting, but Gary Keller has developed an incredible model based on the strategies billionaires use to achieve extraordinary levels of success. Geoff Woods and Jay Papasan share this model so you can learn how to set goals the right way, in both your professional and personal life. This model is the foundation of our...

Can you imagine living a life that is so amazing you don’t believe it’s actually possible? Gary Keller says that you’re never more than five years away from where you want to be – if you intentionally surround yourself with the right people, follow proven models and systems, and implement the guidance given to you, you are no more than five years from that seemingly-impossible life. In this episod...

Have you ever looked up at the end of a workday knowing that there's still a lot that needs to get done? As a result, we can end up sacrificing what it means to live a full life because we aren't present with our family, investing time in other relationships, or even investing time in ourselves. So how do we get it all done? Cameron Herold has grown three multi-million dollar businesses, written s...

Today we're sharing the Q&A session from a recent training on how to take back control of 24-32 hours a month in just 30 minutes a week.    This is based on our implementation program Living Your ONE Thing.    Enrolment is open until this Sunday, go to www.the1thing.com/membership to try for a dollar for seven days. Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code on...

The ONE Thing is about what you work on – Deep Work is about how you work. We know that many of you are huge fans of Cal Newport and his book, Deep Work. That's why we sat down with him to discuss how you can strengthen your focus muscle, so your productivity goes through the roof. We recorded this conversation as part of our monthly ONE Thing webinar series. Every month, we feature an incredible...

Are you leveraging the power of your 411 to be more productive? Today we're sharing a keynote that covers some of the biggest lessons we have learned from working with people like you, and the questions you should be asking if you want to boost your productivity. We also sit down with Gene McNaughton, who was coached by Tony Robbins in how to speak like a professional. He's worked with (and shared...

Do you struggle to form relationships with people who have achieved more than you perceive to be possible? We know that finding the right mentors can feel impossible at times, but we also know how valuable and powerful those relationships can be. There are few people better suited to help you form mentor relationships than Dr. Shannon Irvine, a business mentor who helps others master their thought...

A business isn't just something that makes money, helps customers, or delivers value – it's a vehicle for you to live a BIG life and finance your life's purpose. However, if you want to build that vehicle, you need to start by building a sustainable company. Babak Azad is the former Senior Vice President of Media and Acquisition at Beach Body, creators of P90X, Insanity, and Shakeology. He led the...

What is the Give element at the heart of your business that will win over the heart of the world? Gary Keller and Jay Papasan don't just build successful businesses – they've learned how to leverage strategic giving and turn their businesses into vehicles for change that leave a lasting mark on the world. Jay returns to the show so he can teach you how to become a Strategic Giver using a five-stag...

Many successful business owners are trying to live The ONE Thing in their lives... but how can you bring those lessons into your business? Raman Sehgal, Founder of ramarketing, has experienced transformational success because he successfully implemented The ONE Thing into the culture of his business. He shares what he and his team have done, and how you can bring these lessons into your profession...

What does the life of a thought leader look like? Many of the most influential leaders have forged similar paths and made the same mistakes. If you pay attention to the common themes and model high achievers, you can take a shortcut towards a greater impact. Corey Poirier is a bestselling author, multiple time TEDx speaker, and host of the Conversations with PASSION! Radio Show & Podcast. Corey ha...

What does it take internally to thrive? Psychologists understand that the way in which we navigate our inner world drives every aspect of how we love, live, and lead... but it can be difficult for us to reflect inward and navigate our everyday thoughts, emotions, and self-talk because no one ever taught us how. Our guest, Dr. Susan David, is a clinical psychologist and author of the best-selling b...

If you are struggling with organization, it’s not your fault. You probably haven't been taught what it takes to get organized at work. I know nobody ever sat us down and showed us how to get organized, until we started working with Gary Keller and Jay Papasan.  Today we want to share with you what we’ve learned about getting organized and the research that our team has uncovered about what it take...

Over five years went into researching and writing The ONE Thing, and one of the things we discovered was that, on average, it takes 66 days to form a habit. That means you can form up to five life-changing power habits every year... but how many power habits have you acquired over even the past five years? Most of us haven't formed very many, and that's okay. Today you have the opportunity to inte...