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Entrepreneurs are a special bunch: we create 44% of new jobs and drive two thirds of the economy. But how does life thank us?  With a 2x higher depression rate, a 70% higher addiction rate and a whopping 10x divorce rate! It's because the same "go-go-go" attitude that makes us successful also drives our relationships into the gutter.  But it doesn't have to be that way. By taking strategic pauses,...

If you're listening to this, you're already a leader. You've learned valuable skills that brought you to where you are now. But if you're looking to take your business to the next level, more of the same won't get you there.  Lessons from outside your area of expertise, however, lead to exponential growth.  Today's guest is leadership coach and speaker, Chris Pienkowski. He reveals how to take con...

There are 32.5 million businesses in the USA. But there's only one bottleneck that holds every business back.  You.  Your skills, your goals, and how you manage your team contribute to most of your business failure.  It's what today's Results Leader, Tim Redmond, has noticed in over 35 years of business experience, coaching over 1500 businesses.  In this episode, you'll discover how to grow your b...

In the 21st century, we're carpet-bombed with new decisions from dawn until dusk. Especially if you're an entrepreneur.  So if your business isn't progressing the way you'd like, it's not the quality of your decisions that's holding you back. It's because while you're searching for the perfect move, your competition is swiping your market share with imperfect action.  The secret to progress is to...

Imagine this: you've poured months and thousands of dollars into your product, and you're finally ready to launch. You're proud of the end result because it's exactly what the market needs.  You need this launch to work - you've got bills to pay. But launch day comes around… and all you hear is crickets.  Why?  Chances are, your marketing reeked of desperation. Just like it did for today's Results...

Entrepreneurs know the power of mindset. But the same mindset that gets you to $100,000 a year won't get you to $100,000 a month and beyond.  So, the secret to hitting your next income goal is to work on your mindset.  But saying "work on your mindset" isn't actionable, is it?  You want to know how to rework your mindset? Today's guest has the answers.  Brad Smith is a skilled business growth cons...

Do any of these sound like you?  The money's rolling in, but some days feel like a grind… You're living comfortably, but you feel empty inside… Or you feel excited about your mission, but you're afraid you can't pull it off.  If that's you, it may be because you haven't found your "ikigai" - your true purpose—where profession, talent and passion meet.  Today's guest is Vital Germaine, a Cirque du...

Your business is running along smoothly and the profits are coming in. But what about the rest of your life? Are your relationships where you want them to be?  For many of us, the answer is no. And if that's you, it's a sign your life is out of alignment.  But you know what? You don't have to battle between relationships and your business. Restoring balance in your life can help both take off.  To...

As results leaders, we're always striving for more. And often, when we're faced with a plateau, we look to the KPIs for help.  While your business activities are important, we're forgetting the most important part of the equation:  You, your mindset and your integrity.  Today's guest is speaking strategist and business mentor for coaches & consultants, Laurie-Ann Murabito. She got her start in hea...

As leaders, we get results because we're driven by ambition and obsessed focus. That relentless focus makes many leaders neglect their families and abandon friendships. But a small elite of business leaders have both: Awesome relationships and a thriving business. And you can join that elite. Today's guest is John Kidwell. As a leadership coach, he helps you achieve results in your business and ha...

"Just get it done."  This piece of advice could destroy your business. Yes, everyone wants to take shortcuts. They want to reach their goals faster and grow their business at warp speed.  But if "going faster" isn't the right way, what is? In this episode, you'll discover how slowing down could get you better results than always going fater.  Today's guest, international speaker, author, and consu...

Most entrepreneurs start their business because they want financial freedom, exotic vacations, family time… the list goes on.  But most get the opposite: While money piles up in their bank accounts, they work nights and weekends, miss their kids' soccer games and constantly feel stressed.  But that doesn't have to be you. If you build a business you can sell, you'll have more freedom while making...

We all know the importance of having a great coach or a mentor.  But most of us ignore this and try to figure everything out for ourselves.  This can take an extremely long time to get to our desired result.  Why struggle when you can have someone that has already figured it out can guide you with almost immediate results?   This week's guest is Sean D'souza from the Three-Month vacation podcast. ...

Over the past few years, companies had more money to invest than they knew what to do with. That's changing. As the economic climate changes, businesses have to reduce their expenses.  That's bad news for agencies, consulting firms and coaching practices. Unless your value is crystal-clear to clients, they'll axe you first when the money dries up.  But if clients know what you add to their busines...

You already know that success doesn't happen alone. With few exceptions, every multi-million dollar company was built on the backbone of an effective team.  But if your team needs micro-managing, or they're in constant conflict, your business is doomed. As a Results Leader, it's your responsibility to build your team members to become as effective as possible, so they can make your vision a realit...

Putting out fires all day is no way to run a business. It's stressful, tedious, and most importantly, it distracts you from your business goals.  If you want to drive results, you've got to take a step back and see the bigger picture.  Today's results leader is business leader, performance coach and man of faith, Jonathan Barnes. Today, he's here to help you uncover that bigger picture.  In this e...

Look at the greatest businesses of all time: Amazon, Apple, Microsoft. Though they span different industries, they have one thing in common: they're spearheaded by a man with unwavering self-belief.  A rock-solid mindset is so important, failure is almost certain without it.  Today's Results Leader is business growth specialist Frank Lind. He's helped hundreds of business owners dominate their mar...

As results leaders, we strive towards big goals. Your goal may be related to money, freedom or something else entirely. But whatever you strive for, one thing's for sure.  When you fail, it hurts. And if left unchecked, failures make us throw away our goals and dive into the depths of despair.  But if you learn to reflect and iterate on negative results, it's a matter of time before you're celebra...

Many CEOs seek out other entrepreneurs for coaching advice. And finding the right coach can be difficult. But it doesn't have to be. By asking yourself the right questions you can learn from both good and bad situations. So that you don't find yourself asking for advice. Executive CEO Coach Gary Cohen runs a successful coaching firm. He helps CEOs overcome challenging situations. He shares how gre...

Every entrepreneur wants more cash in the bank. But how do you get there?  One way is to grind harder, and watch your stress level creep up every day until you snap.  The other way is to make better decisions, and watch your children play in the yard.  Which sounds better to you?  Today's guest Craig Paxson helps businesses scale results, make more money and have more time with family. And in this...

Everyone wants to be more productive, so they can make a bigger impact and add more zeros to their bank account.  But everyone gets productivity wrong. It's not about becoming more effective or efficient.  The real way to become more productive and wealthy?  Today's guest, business leadership coach, Michael Anderson reveals the answer in today's show. And he shares other powerful leadership lesson...

If you're struggling to read or understand the P&L sheet, you're not alone. The main reason is you are too busy working to figure it out. But when you study your P&L sheet, you'll find holes in your business. And after several months of doing this exercise, you'll be able to identify and correct those issues. Business Advisor Bill Ringle runs a successful advising firm. He helps business owners fi...

A lot of people realize at some point that they are failing miserably at either their jobs, their family life or both. You may have experienced this crushing reality for example when your son asks for $100 to buy an hour of your time. But you can overcome this failure by looking deep, deep within yourself. And find the greatness within your soul that gets you out of your comfort zone every day. Bu...

Many entrepreneurs love the work they do. Whether it's NASCAR or social work they love helping people. But if you don't think about your business as a business rather than just loving what you do, you could go bankrupt. And by focusing on a few key performance indicators your success is measurable and achievable. Perry Trevithick helps his clients understand their shortcomings. And teaches them ho...

When most people go through difficult times, they slip into the abyss. And they have a difficult time rising up. But taking your challenge head on helps you find serenity, tenderness, and acceptance for others while helping your mindset change for the positive. Because when you fail, your story shows others how you endured hardship, which in turn champions you reach new heights. Executive Coach Ch...