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Good leaders know how to be selective with the opportunities they say YES to, and when it’s more strategic to say NO. This Forward Focused Interview with Ben Gergis, Owner of DRYmedic Restoration, ( https://www.drymedic.com ) is full of examples of that wisdom. Listen in as Ben and Jon discuss the benefits of persistence and how to build something wonderful out of what life throws your way.

To make your goals more manageable and achievable, your plan must include three key components: Frequency (how fast you have to act), effort (what you need to put into it) and your margin to the goal (how far you have to go). In this Forward Focused FlashCast, we’re giving you quick tips on how to hit the mark.

Get ready to experience Jon’s exciting interview with “Inside Real Estate” - a podcast with Paul Apostolakis, Sal Cusumano, and Brad Weissgerber. Watch as they dive into multiple insights of real estate. Find out what makes Keller Williams Lakeside successful; and learn how to take the information discussed and build it into your business model, no matter what occupation your business specializes...

As a leader, life can fly by so fast. Each week, you are pressed with making quick decisions for your team. Then, you forget to take the time to establish that moment of peace for yourself. Catching up on emails, reflecting on your business, or even taking the time to eat lunch, can get lost in the hustle and bustle.  Learn how to implement a more stress-free option to your busy week, to keep...

Nick Tracy, Owner and Operator of Nick Tracy Real Estate, is a master of productivity and living life by design. In this Forward Focused Interview, Nick shares some lessons he learned on the importance of compounding consistency; and how to set up systems to replicate goals and growth, year over year. Nick aims to learn something new, every day — without letting the commitment burden his schedule....

Part 3 of 3 in our Foundations of Core Values series: Now that you’ve gone through the exercise of identifying your own non-negotiable core values, the real work begins. What should you do if they’re not in alignment with your organization or your personal relationships? This FlashCast will help you reflect on that tension and navigate the decisions you may need to make to truly start living your...

Part 2 of 3 in our Foundations of Core Values series: In this FlashCast, we’re setting the wheels in motion for you and your team members to begin aligning core values. We’ll walk you through an interactive activity, which was developed by Dan Gaken of the Central Michigan University Leadership Institute, designed to help identify your non-negotiable values. The activity will also spark some meani...

This Flash Cast is the first episode of a three-part series designed to introduce you to the all-important concept of core values. Core values are the non-negotiable beliefs that make up who you are and what you stand for, as a person. Knowing and living your core values can help you become a more authentic leader, so it’s important to spend some time working on them. Listen to this episode (Part...

Dan Gaken is the director of Central Michigan University’s Sarah  Opperman Leadership Institute – and is also one of the most impactful  role models in Jon Reusch’s own life. In this Forward Focused interview,  Dan is sharing insights about defining and upholding the core values  that will help you get the most out of yourself and your team.   Dan runs an awesome exercise...

There are 5 rungs on the ladder of leadership — each with an exponentially increasing level of impact on your team and your organization. Consider this Forward Focused episode a foundational tool for your journey, because we’re talking about each stage of leadership and what it takes to level up that influence to a new height.   Wondering where to begin after you listen?  The attach...

Marc Blair of MI Sold Team has used specific models and systems in order to grow real estate businesses in two different countries to success. But equally important, he counterbalances that ambition with a focus on his personal health, family and needs. Listen in on this interview to hear how he does it.   More inspiration: Marc mentions a few resources he’s found value in, check out the reso...

Part 2 of 2 - Post-Pandemic If you could go back to your pre-pandemic self as a leader, what would you tell yourself? Today, I reconnected with Barrett Henson, owner and operating partner of Fit Body Boot Camp, to talk about adjusting and adapting through a year of some serious change.  Check out both episodes (Part 1 - Pre-Pandemic & Part 2 - Post-Pandemic) for a great real-world example...

Part 1 of 2 - Pre-Pandemic This interview was just a few days before the world shut down at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. We've held this episode for just over a year and are releasing it as a two part series -- "Part 1 - Pre-Pandemic" + "Part 2 - Post-Pandemic" (Recorded one year apart) Part 1 - (Pre-Pandemic) Barrett Henson has taken his Fit Body Boot Camp franchise to a top 10 out...

Have a big goal to meet this week? This FlastCast will give you the  play-by-play of what to do each day to help your team crush it — and  still get out of work on time Friday afternoon. We’re sharing the  detailed strategy that helped us plan a last-minute event as an example.

Willie Davis embodies the well-rounded leader. He has crystal clear values that manifest into purposeful goals and decisions. In this Forward Focused interview, we talk about what drives him forward as an  entrepreneur, philanthropist and family man.   If you’re inspired by what Willie Davis has to say in our interview,  check out his podcast ( On The Verge ) and some of his favorit...

How do you know you’re focusing on the most worthwhile tasks when you have so many things tugging at your sleeve? This FlashCast introduces the Urgent-Important Quadrant (also known as the Eisenhower Matrix) — a tool that’ll help you categorize your to-do list to make your time more effective. Click the link to check out our " Urgent-Important Quadrant " Doc located on the Forward Focused blog.

In this Forward Focused interview, you’ll hear leadership advice from Charles Tamou, founder of Doctors of Real Estate — one of the top 5% of real estate teams in the U.S. Listen in as Charles talks about the mindset that got them there and how the team plans to push toward their goal of $10M in commission

A meeting that could’ve been an email is a waste of everyone’s time and energy. Without a purposeful agenda, participants lose focus. In this FlashCast, we’re providing a fool-proof template (printable version linked below) that will help you plan and execute productive, agenda-driven meetings that are a more effective use of your team’s time. "Effective Meetings" printable template --> https:/...

A text message, a Facebook comment, an unexpected phone call…we’re all slammed with things that can pull our focus off what we need to accomplish. This episode will give you quick strategies to help keep your eye on the prize in a day full of distractions.

As a leader, there are countless things tugging on your attention any given day. This FlastCast will help you choose what tasks to get off your plate, so you can get time back in your schedule to focus on your most important work. Have a pen and paper ready for this one — you’re going to learn how to take action right away to start prioritizing this week’s agenda.

Becoming a relational leader will pay off in big dividends for years to come.  In this episode, we’re talking about the key outcomes to look for in your relationships to help measure their success — whether you’re leading an organization or still aspiring to be a leader.    We cover a number of great resources in this episode, find them all at our " Relational Leadership : Episode H...

Bringing new talent into your organization is a big deal — and the cost of a bad hiring decision is tremendous. In this FlashCast, we’re talking about what areas to focus on when you’re identifying new team members.

Forward Focused hits the road. Jon was interviewed by Caryn Prall on the Messy Empire podcast, talking about the wins, losses and experiences that have shaped him as a leader. Listen in for a peek behind the curtain of Jon Reusch.

Consistently improving on one or two of your core strengths, day in and day out, will help you succeed at a higher level. Cut out the “noise.” This is a quick tip that will help you stay ultra-focused in your growth as a leader.

From how his service in the U.S. Air Force shaped his management style to the importance of hiring the right people – Doug Andrus delivers some key insights and helpful takeaways from his many years of leadership experience. Today, Doug is the managing broker at Keller Williams Lakeside in Southeast Metro Detroit. Doug’s role within the KWL leadership team has helped drive growth and earn them a p...