Above The Business

The desert is also a phase where many businesses get stuck. It's easy to become overwhelmed by the challenges of managing a growing team and to settle into a comfortable but stagnant routine. However, for those who are willing to push through, the rewards on the other side are immense. Thanks to our sponsors... Club Capital provides monthly accounting, tax, and CFO services for insurance agency ow...

Today on the podcast, Peter Kingma joins Bradley to talk cash. "Cash is king," says business expert Peter Kingma.  Without it, your business won’t survive. You need cash to pay your bills, develop new products, hire additional employees, and so on. With cash, you can take advantage of growth opportunities. If you have too much debt and too little cash, then your business is vulnerable an...

Recently Bradley was thinking about scavenger hunts from his childhood, college days, and even those he's organized for his kids. Remember those exhilarating moments of following clues to the next exciting discovery? While scavenger hunts are fun in certain contexts, they can become a frustrating metaphor for disorganization in business settings. In this episode, Bradley shares how to create syste...

Today on the podcast, Chris Thyberg joins Bradley to discuss The Serving Way. Chris is on a mission to cultivate joy at work, one growing leader at a time. His coaching declaration serves as a compass, ensuring that leaders can harness their capacity, power, and wholeness to pursue great purposes. Chris's unique approach, known as  The Serving Way , is designed to transcend current leadership...

In the fast-paced world of business, the pressure to fill vacancies quickly can lead to costly mistakes. If pressure to fill a gap, a promotion-induced vacancy, or desperation hiring is influencing your decisions, it's time to slow down! Listen to this episode for clear steps on creating a successful hiring system. Join us at The 2 Day MBA, August 6th-7th 2024. Register free here: https://www.abov...

Today on the podcast, John Briggs joins Bradley to discuss the keys to success he has discovered as a serial entrepreneur. John is widely recognized for his innovative approach to productivity and work-life harmony, encapsulated in his book, The 3.3 Rule: The New Workday Standard of Creating More by Working Less. His approach has not only led to significant revenue growth for his company and clien...

In this episode, Bradley explores the often isolating journey of entrepreneurship, aptly naming his podcast episode "Owner Island." He shares personal and poignant reflections, inspired by recent life events and interactions with his listeners and clients. The core of his message is a heartfelt acknowledgment of the unique challenges and psychological pressures that business owners face, even when...

Today on the podcast, Wes Schaeffer joins Bradley to discuss sales for business owners. He is a Ruthlessly Pragmatic sales trainer, marketing consultant, keynote speaker, copywriter, HubSpot expert, Keap CRM expert, and Doer. Nothing happens until a sale is made. A sale cannot be made until a prospect has been identified. A prospect cannot be identified until a business owner informs the marketpla...

We believe that many people venture into business and entrepreneurship seeking freedom, flexibility, and the potential for higher income. But often times people or systems fail...and Bradley reflects on how to create new systems to support the freedom you desire while continuing business growth. Thanks to our sponsors... Club Capital provides monthly accounting, tax, and CFO services for insurance...

Today on the podcast, Barbara Richter joins Bradley to discuss writing your book. Barbara Richter  is an accomplished author, public speaker, French-to-English translator, and founder of  DIYBook  (founded in 2023) and  In Ink Ghostwriting  (founded in 2014). DIYBook  simplifies the process of writing and publishing, providing tools and resources for individuals to cr...

As a business owner, do you know how many jobs you've sold or customers you had last year? It's incredibly important to know what those numbers actually really look like. With this information, you can begin to have perspective and to be able to set future targets. Get the free "Know Your Numbers" tool from BlueprintOS at www.blueprintos.com/assets Thanks to our sponsors... Club Capital provides m...

In today's episode, Joe Davis defines a generous leader from his own experience. Joe is a MD and Senior Partner at BCG. In  The Generous Leader , Joe shares a performance review: He was told he was not the best at problem-solving solo; but with others, he could solve any challenge. His manager identified his key strength - a person who could connect. Joe has been with BCG for over 35 years, c...

In this episode, Bradley reflects on 6 key takeaways from his mastermind with Chad Cannon. They include Land and Expand, Know Your Numbers, You Can't See The Label from Inside The Jar, You Need Truth Tellers, My Business Isn't As Unique As I Think It Is, and The Value of Being In Community. Listen to discover how to apply these takeaways to your own businesses! Join us for The 2 Day MBA! Master yo...

Today on the podcast, Allan Dib joins Bradley again to share about Lean Marketing, his latest book. You keep being told to do more marketing―more complex, more aggressive, and more expensive marketing. Chasing the latest bright, shiny object is exhausting. Increased efforts keep leading to disappointment. The overwhelm for entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders is real.  There’s a bet...

Stonecutters could pound at a single rock 100 times without seeing any result, but on the 101st blow, it could split in two. Sometimes, business feels like pounding away at a rock without any progress. Bradley encourages listeners to remember the Stonecutter's Credo and apply it to their own business practices for resilience and perseverance. Register for The Quarterly Q2/Q3 on June 25, 2024 at ww...

Today on the podcast, listener favorite Steve Suggs joins Bradley again to discuss Retaining The Best in your business. Steve has a vast experience and unparalleled expertise in the realms of sales and recruitment. With a career that spans over forty years, Steve brings to the table a rich tapestry of knowledge, having worn many hats: a salesperson, a sales manager, a best-selling author with his...

The money is in owning, not operating a business. If you transitioned from working as an employee or manager into being an owner, you may be struggling to shift. Because your time is the most valuable thing you have, you need to implement the mindset, skillset, and toolset to shift from being an operator, aka Rainmaker, to Owner, aka Architect. Join us and other owners for The Quarterly on June 25...

Today on the podcast, Randy Gravitt joins Bradley to discuss how finding success at work begins at home. In an era characterized by technological advancements and virtual work environments, the boundary between personal and professional spheres has become increasingly blurred. Many people are struggling to balance both work and family, unable to find success in both areas simultaneously.  Aut...

Mindset is often misunderstood as just motivational talk, but it's not about shouting affirmations in the mirror every morning; it’s about how you approach and think about your goals. Listen to this quick episode with Bradley to hear about his mental model for setting goals and expectations for success. Join Bradley for The Above The Business LIVE Event - The Quarterly Q2/Q3 on June 25th. Register...

Patrick Thean is an international speaker, USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, CEO of Rhythm Systems, coach and serial entrepreneur. (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rhythm-systems-launches-first-ai-based-goal-writing-coach-as-part-of-its-strategy-execution-software-301766031.html) In his book,  Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growt...

Great athletes train to improve their weak areas and become better all around players. But in business, Bradley shares his experiences around doing the opposite of this, and why it's more effective for your bottom line. Thanks to our sponsors... Club Capital provides monthly accounting, tax, and CFO services for insurance agency owners. Learn more at www.club.capital BlueprintOS provides business...

Today on the podcast, serial entrepreneur and marketing expert Josh Kropkof joins Bradley to discuss how emails can impact your business growth. Josh and his brother Ben founded The Email Agency in 2018 after their first business selling digital products failed. Josh started his online business journey whilst being a Law student at University of Miami (Florida). He was known as "the quie...

What is the actual role or purpose of every position in your organization? Even more specific than that, how does that role help the company to make money? Get the FREE Job Description Template: https://www.blueprintos.com/download-jobdescription/ Thanks to our sponsors... Club Capital provides monthly accounting, tax, and CFO services for insurance agency owners. Learn more at www.club.capital Bl...

Coach P joins Bradley to discuss recruiting, agency management, and scale in the face of difficult times. Growing up as a State Farm kid, David Peterson watched his father run a successful agency for 40 years. Out of college he had to give it a try himself and he was an agent team member for nearly 3 years with a high-level agent. After a few years of success, it was time for him to go o...

As business owners, we are often caught up in the daily grind, managing teams, meeting client expectations, and balancing personal life. Your first priority needs to be caring for yourself and leading yourself before others, aka "putting your oxygen mask on." In this episode Bradley shares candidly how he has been recently implementing this principle in his life and career. Thanks to our sponsors....