Faith & Entrepreneurship - with Devon Dickinson

Send a text In this episode, I explain why having confidence, even in your failures, can open doors to success. The ability to use your failures as motivation and inspiration, rather than being discouraged, will help you persevere and continue on the path to success. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your...

Send a text Experiencing failure isn’t always detrimental, instead it can be used as redirection. Every time that I have experienced a perceived failure, despite how much time and effort had been invested, I was actually being sent down a different path of success. In this episode, I discuss the importance of being open to identifying new opportunities as life redirects you. Devon Dickinson is the...

Send a text It doesn’t matter if you are growing a business or just starting out, you need to be focused on making money during business hours.  Being a disciplined entrepreneur means developing habits that benefit your business financially. In this episode, I break down how I remain disciplined and structure my days for growth and success. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives...

Send a text It might be painful, but as an entrepreneur, you need to know when to let professional relationships go. In this episode, I share the importance of realizing that as your company grows you may outgrow some of your employees. If you are dragging professionals along, instead of them leading the way, it’s best to deal with the hassle now than to pay for mistakes later. Devon Dickinson is...

Send a text Ready to take control of your business and give yourself a well-deserved raise? If so, then it might be time to declutter your business and personal expenses. In this episode, I break down the importance of auditing your expenses by cutting out unnecessary services or fees. Optimize your business’s income by filtering through the finances to find out which charges aren’t necessary. Dev...

Send a text Have you ever experienced success but aren’t sure how you got there? Chances are you got lucky. In this episode, I share why luck alone is never enough. If you cannot clearly define what caused your success then you won’t be able to replicate it. Take the time to assess what works and what doesn’t in order to implement systems for continued growth.  Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard En...

Send a text If it feels like you are dying a death by a thousand papercuts then it’s time to get out of the paper factory. In this episode, I discuss the importance of evaluating fundamental problems within your organization. It’s crucial for leaders to identify if there are changes that can be made or if there is a larger systemic issue at play.  Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who...

Send a text In this episode, I share why it’s important as a business leader to be compassionate and accommodating with others but to also keep in mind that your job is to run your company and make sure your employees have a job and paycheck. When you try to solve their personal problems you become their therapist and not their boss. By setting healthy boundaries with employees you will earn respe...

Send a text Are you ready to take your business to the next level? In this episode, Devon shares the importance of being honest with where you are before chasing top-line growth. Calculate the risks and have a plan to ensure that you are ready to take your company past the plateau. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us...

Send a text In this episode, Devon shares the importance of using correct titles in your company. Employee titles lead to assumptions about the employee and your business and if used incorrectly can discredit your company, create embarrassing situations, and even set your employees up for failure. Devon breaks down how to avoid doing yourself a disservice by handing out undeserved or inaccurate ti...

Send a text Are you guaranteed a long-term victory? In this episode, Devon discusses the impact of work ethic on long-term success. Formulating a work ethic that consistently does 10% more than what is expected will ultimately lead to success. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightforward advice to fuel the entrepreneur in ALL of us! Pursuing your dreams can be fun, rewa...

Send a text Identifying key points of failure within your company is crucial for success. In this episode, Devon shares the importance of recognizing that single points of failure in your organization can be devastating. Take the initiative and address these points of failure in order to optimize your business for long-term success. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straight...

Send a text What is your vision? Is it in an office with a team of employees or working on your own? In this episode, Devon shares the difference between a solopreneur and an entrepreneur. Ask yourself whether or not you like people or if your margin profile can afford the extra expense of employees. As a solopreneur, you don’t have the pressure of the people along with the pressure to perform and...

Send a text In this episode, Devon shares the importance of consistency within your organization. As a leader, it helps to be consistent with your emotions, expectations, communication, and leadership style. If you are consistent as a leader the people in your organization will feel secure and clearly understand your expectations. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightfo...

Send a text As a leader it is our job to hold people accountable for their job. In this episode Devon shares how there is no micromanagement, there's only management. It's important to have a structure of accountability in place so that your employees know what is expected of them. Management empowers the team by giving them a sense of security in their job. Great leaders and great opera...

Send a text In this episode Devon shares how being transparent with others in your organization can help you level up. It’s good to let people know what you’re thinking so that everyone has a chance to address the issues at hand and be transparent with you in return. Laying all your cards on the table face up will allow everyone to work together without wondering what each other is thinking. When...

Send a text Serving others should be a priority in your life. In this episode Devon shares how it’s not the company’s responsibility to meet your philanthropic responsibility. You need to go outside your company and make a plan on how to live a life that serves others.  It’s the company’s responsibility to be profitable so that you have a job to come back to every day, it is your job to serve your...

Send a text Being a great entrepreneur has nothing to do with having a great idea or an amazing product. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how execution, evolution and operation is what it takes to be a great entrepreneur. Many great ideas have failed miserably because the people are terrible at running or operating the business. Entrepreneurialism is leadership, you must have a business plan...

Send a text In this episode Devon Dickinson shares what to do when a successful business starts to erode. If the industry is dissolving, ask yourself “is there anything I can do to help change the course?” As an employee, it’s time to get off the sinking ship. As an entrepreneur, it’s time to have the hard conversation about what you can do to evolve. If you can’t, your next option would be to try...

Send a text As a leader you have to decide what battles are worth fighting and what battles are not. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares why it’s important to fight for the right reasons. As a leader, you are the decision maker on the dramatic issues. You have to think of the ultimate outcome and decide is it worth it to fight? Some issues you have to stop and think “are you fighting for pride”...

Send a text As a leader or an entrepreneur you constantly have to elevate yourself to the next level even if you don’t feel qualified enough for it. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares why we need to have the courage to push ourselves to the next level even though we don’t feel qualified or comfortable in that situation. In the beginning, you have to fake it until you make it until you get comf...

Send a text If you are utilizing your calendar you are probably underutilizing yourself? In this episode Devon Dickinson shares how making lists and utilizing your calendar can optimize your time in business and in life. If you don’t have a calendar, you have wasted time. You need to optimize the time that you’re given by making a plan. Create your “to do” list and add that to your calendar so you...

Send a text Even though the “never be a quitter” is a good lesson, sometimes the best decision is to quit. In this episode Devon Dickinson shares why it takes courage to quit. Some of the best decisions made involve quitting. When you have been doing things way too long and think you can’t quit because it makes you a failure and that’s just not true. It takes less courage to keep doing what you’ve...

Send a text In this episode Devon shares why it’s important to stay young and dumb. As entrepreneurs it’s good to keep that young and aggressive heart and have the courage to take the risks so you don’t miss opportunities. Our experiences in life help us learn how to make the right decisions when it comes to life and our business. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Entrepreneur who gives straightfo...

Send a text In this episode Devon shares how you can be a successful entrepreneur by understanding people and building an organization through motivation. You don’t have to know everything about your offering as long as you know how to work with your people. As an entrepreneur you must evaluate your organization and have the courage to make the changes needed. Devon Dickinson is the Whiteboard Ent...