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The fear of public speaking is a common and understandable reaction to the challenges involved in speaking in front of a group.  However, with practice and preparation, it is possible to overcome this fear and become a confident and effective speaker.  Speaking can be a powerful tool for increasing business, as it allows you to connect with potential clients and customers on a more personal level,...

Episode 124: The E-Myth   Books can be a very powerful tool for entrepreneurs. They can provide valuable insights, knowledge, and practical advice on various aspects of entrepreneurship, such as developing a business plan, marketing strategies, financial management, and more.  Reading books can help entrepreneurs stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in their field and acquire th...

Empowerment is the process of gaining control over your life, making decisions that affect your life, and taking action to achieve your goals. It involves developing a sense of confidence, self-worth, and autonomy, and feeling that one has the ability to make a difference in your life and the lives of others.  Empowerment can be a powerful tool for you to overcome challenges, achieve your goals, a...

Inc.com shared this past week that in a study they found that 30% of new businesses won't make it past 24 months.  What if we told you that events and conferences have several variables that can increase your chance of having a successful business?  One of the main perks of these is networking opportunities for individuals like yourself to meet and connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs,...

Artificial Intelligence has always been used for making smarter business decisions. AI technology can coordinate data delivery, analyze trends, develop data consistency, provide forecasts, and quantify uncertainties to make the best decisions for the company. Now it can create content for you, edit your work, and find the best places to run your marketing. AI offers convenience, accessibility, aut...

You have probably heard it said before, a goal without a plan is just merely a dream. We learned last week that on the journey to becoming a millionaire people are going to hit a wall, sadly this wall actually stops a lot of pursuers. The even crazier part is, “the wall” is not the problem, it is the story one tells themselves about the wall. This story is the difference between “the wall” becomin...

When you are training for your first marathon, most coaches and runners will warn you about Mile 20. Dreaded mile 20 also sometimes called “the wall” occurs somewhere around the 20-mile mark and it is the point of depletion that sometimes forces the runner to slow down considerably, sometimes even to a walk. This is where the brain kicks in with some very crazy self-talk like you can’t do this, yo...

One of the key lessons we can take from the pandemic is the importance of having more than one income stream. We learned the hard way that nobody's jobs are as secure as they say, and at any given time we may need to find another source of income. In fact, did you know that on average most millionaires have seven sources of income? This might sound overwhelming at first when you are new to the mul...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s dream was so clear to him that he was able to flawlessly share it and inspire others with it. Is your dream this clear, that if prompted in one moment you could articulate it so well it has the power to change the world? You’re your dream is so clear to you, the next step is to have faith and take daily action toward your dream. Faith is a verb, that’s right it is an ac...

As we hit this New Year it is no surprise that some of the busiest places are gyms, whole food stores, and the workout clothes section at your local department store. However, if the New Year was enough then these three places would be continuously busy throughout the year; we all know, they are not. So why is it that by February most are back in the sad place of contentment? Well, the answer migh...

Episode 115: DREAM BIG The master of big dreams, Walt Disney, once said, “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” If your first thought was “yeah that’s easy for the creator of Mickey Mouse to say, he never had to struggle”. You would be wrong, Mr. Walt Disney had several failed businesses and even an unsuccessful acting career. Perhaps even more surprising is after hi...

This season is the epitome of giving, so the question we have is did you give to yourself this season or even this year? Somehow there is a false belief out there that investing in ourselves is selfish and we need to take care of everyone else before we take care of ourselves. Sadly, this belief leads to overwhelm, stress, and finally burnout. This is why it is vital you start to invest time, mone...

We have talked about it in many episodes that sometimes being an entrepreneur/small business owner can be a bit overwhelming especially if you are doing most things by yourself.  This is why it is important you build a community of like-minded business owners that you can tap into for resources, knowledge, connections, and sometimes guidance; and to show us how today we are joined today by ou...

The worst thing you can do as a business owner/entrepreneur/top executive is having a “solo” mindset, aka thinking you have to perform all duties related to your business alone and in consolatory confinement. Sadly, a lot of people do have this mindset and think they have to do everything as well as only they have the ability to do all things. On today’s show, we are joined by an amazing woman who...

It is safe to say we have all met a salesperson who cares more about closing than they do about the customer. Heck, in some industries they do not even care if you can afford it or even need it, they just want your money. Sadly, it is because of these practices that many heart-centered entrepreneurs and business owners “hate” sales. What if we told you there is a better way out there, a profitable...

Our Business for Business Series is going strong as so many of us are not willing to succumb to the economic state around us. Instead, we choose to create our own and support others to do the same. As business coaches and international trainers, we have worked with numerous organizations throughout our combined 40 years. Throughout these years we have seen common patterns that eventually cripple b...

Most companies understand there are two vital parts, having cash flow and a strategic business plan. If both of these are not in place that company will be joining the high percentages of businesses that close a year. Given the state of our economy it is important we ensure our businesses have both. That is why during our Business 4 Business series we are going to be interviewing individuals who o...

Episode 108: Business 4 Business As a small business owner and or entrepreneur you might be feeling some of the effects of today’s economic state. If you are like a lot of fellow business owners this could be a scary time as a lot of businesses will be forced to close their doors. Sadly, we have seen so many close down in 2020 and now just a few years later some are still barely hanging on and mig...

Episode 107: Operations to Opportunity Have you noticed everyday expenses have skyrocketed while most incomes have flat-lined? So what does this mean for your business? Are you waiting and worrying or are you ready to take advantage of the outside economy and create your own? If you have turned on a TV or jumped on social media lately you know we are in some challenging times. However, history doe...

Have you ever been at an event and met some really amazing people that your service or product really would have helped, only to never see them again. Worse, were they excited for what you were sharing and wanted to learn more, only to have them never utilize that fancy business card you gave them? Well you are not alone, there is a majority of individuals who miss out when it comes to calls to ac...

If you really think about it there is only one main difference between the words, opportunity, and obstacle and that is your perception of what is happening at that moment. Again we can find ourselves in the familiar conversation of fixed mindset vs. growth, as when you see opportunities you are in your growth mindset, and when you see obstacles or problems you are usually in a fixed mindset. So w...

Episode 104: Operations to Opportunity Data from the BLS shows that approximately “ 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years . Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more”. These might be some scary statistics if you do not understand why they fail and create plans to not fall into the pattern...

Episode 103 - The CEO Series: Execution to Experience  Every successful leader knows there are three foundational things that make your company successful. These three variables play out rather you are a company of one or of many. They are the strategy, the operating plan, and the process/people that execute the plan. As simple as these seem they are the key things that make a company success...

Ping Pong tables and all-you-can-drink coffee are not at the core of what shapes successful company culture. Although these are great perks and can add to the overall vibe of the company, the culture is usually established before the first ball is served. Culture is defined by a “shared set of values, goals, attitudes, and practices” that make up the company. The secret is to align the employee’s...

The success of a company can be traced back to the core habits of its leadership, even if the company only has one person. These habits can help shape key elements of the culture like the work environment, mission and value alignment, and growth. In fact, studies show us that if a company has appeared on The Best Place to Work list, its stock value increased by 75%, and companies with established...