Shannon Waller's Team Success

Have you taken on projects only to later find you were lacking the enthusiasm to complete them? Tune in to Shannon Waller’s discussion on how to refine your decision-making, steer clear of wrong-fit projects, and excel as a hero to the right audience.

It’s difficult to plan for the future when life feels uncertain, and that’s a reality we’ve all been living with this year. However, even though we don’t know what 2021 will bring, we can still make progress toward our goals. We can still plan to provide great leadership, to engage in incredible teamwork, and to respond creatively to new challenges. In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Sha...

There are plenty of reasons why teamwork falls apart: poor communication, unclear expectations, lack of leadership … but more often than not, it comes down to reliability. No matter how professional, skilled, or charming you are, if people can’t depend on you to show up on time, do what you say, finish what you start, and say please and thank you, no one is going to want to work with you—and teamw...

Every entrepreneur is on a first-name basis with unpredictability. It’s just a part of the deal, and nowhere is that more true than when it comes to sales. But what if there were a way to actually create a process for sales that can be taught, replicated, and proven to work? In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller interviews expert sales coach and consultant Mark Cox, where he...

As an entrepreneur, you’ve worked really hard to become an expert in your field. You know your clients expect the best, and you assume you’ll be rewarded for your knowledge. However, that’s just the starting point. It’s the bare minimum required to get your clients in the door. If you want to actually retain them long-term, it’ll take a lot more. In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shanno...

In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller speaks with Patti Mara, a successful entrepreneur, longtime coach for Strategic Coach ® , and author of UpSolutions , an incredibly useful book for any entrepreneur looking to take their value creation and relationship-building skills to the next level. In the interview, Patti shares the three mindset shifts necessary to transform yo...

When life gets unpredictable and planning for the future feels impossible, successful entrepreneurs don’t just give up on their goals. They change tactics. In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller walks you through a simple and effective process for managing uncertainty, communicating expectations to your team and clients effectively, and working toward your goals, even in the m...

Every one of us struggles with focus throughout the day, especially in times of stress or uncertainty, and it can be easy to blame technology for our lapses in concentration. But what if the problem weren’t about the things outside of us … but what’s going on inside? What if it were more about how we’re feeling in those moments than what we’re doing? In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Sh...

Have you noticed a shift in team member engagement since the pandemic? Times of crisis or rapid change often bring out the best (and worst) in people, leaving most entrepreneurs with a team composed of those eager to pull their weight … and those only looking to get by. But what does engagement actually look like? How can you separate your top players from those sticking to the sidelines? In this...

When was the last time you took a step back and looked at the systems controlling your business? Whether you’ve put thought into them or not, they exist, and they’re affecting every aspect of your business and life. So what if, by just investing a few purposeful hours of your time, you could save yourself a whole year’s worth of effort—and make more money in the process? In this episode of the Tea...

As an entrepreneur, you’re responsible for providing leadership to everyone on your team, and you may find this becomes increasingly difficult during periods of instability and change. At Strategic Coach, we’ve thought long and hard about the best ways to take care of our team members and help them stay productive when stress is running high, and we’ve realized it all comes down to one simpl...

There are plenty of great assistants out there in the world, but not all of them are great for you and your business . In this second of two installments of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller continues her interview with entrepreneur Tim Francis, the owner of Great Assistant, a thriving business that has helped hire over 300 great assistants in just 12 years. They explore the benefits of hav...

There are plenty of great assistants out there in the world, but not all of them are great for you and your business . In this first of two installments of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller interviews entrepreneur Tim Francis, the owner of Great Assistant, a thriving business that has helped hire over 300 great assistants in just 12 years. He reveals the one question everyone should ask the...

It’s become clear that in order to eliminate systemic racism, every one of us needs to be more than just not racist . We need to be actively anti-racist , and that begins with awareness, empathy, and honest, open conversations. In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon and Strategic Coach ® team member Forsythe Olafioye sit down to explore what actions entrepreneurs and their team membe...

Starting a business is scary, and adding someone to the payroll might be the last thing on your mind—even though it’s the first step toward exponential business growth, freedom, and satisfaction. In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller shares why overcoming a scarcity mindset is the most important thing you should do as a new entrepreneur to achieve the business of your dreams,...

When times are normal, some projects take priority and others get left on the back burner. But when scary times hit? That’s when it’s time to get them on the table—and off your to-do list. Every one of us has projects and goals sitting on the back burner, and rightly so. When times are normal, we prioritize the things that will have the biggest impact on our growth, teamwork, and profitability. Bu...

Are you finding it even harder to disconnect from work now that you’re working from home? Here’s why free time is so important—and how to take it effectively. Entrepreneurs have always been notorious for overworking and under-resting, and the global shutdown has only made this problem worse. If your office is your home and your home is your office, where does work start and play begin? And does it...

Frustrated by the challenges of virtual meetings? Shannon Waller has some simple, effective tips for transforming your Zoom meetings from tiring to terrific. We all know meetings over Zoom can be a drag. Between the tech difficulties, lack of engagement, and distractions from pets, spouses, and kids, you might be wondering if you and your team will ever adjust to this new medium. But it doesn’t ha...

Being a salesperson is tough, and it’s only gotten tougher during these uncertain times. Reaching out to strangers multiple times a day when you’re feeling anxious and they’re feeling anxious takes a lot of courage, after all. But there are things sales teams and their leaders can do every day to not only make this process more lucrative — think double, even triple your current sales revenue! — bu...

Every one of us has had to give up the future we expected to enjoy in the coming weeks and months, and you’re not alone if you’re grieving that loss—or feeling like all of your goals and aspirations have been put on hold. But there’s a difference between your future changing and your future disappearing, and it’s all in your mindset. In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon will take y...

The global shutdown has forced nearly all of us away from our offices and cubicles and into our living rooms, and many are feeling the strain. As an entrepreneur and team leader, you may be wondering how to best support your teams during this challenging transition. In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon will outline her best strategies for helping people stay focused on what’s worki...

Whether or not you think of yourself as a leader, all of us are responsible for providing leadership during tough times. Our teams, our co-workers, our families, and our friends all look to us for guidance when things feel scary and uncertain, and how we react (or don’t react) can make all the difference in the world. In this episode of Team Success, entrepreneurial team expert Shannon Waller shar...

Is loyalty to legacy team members hurting your business? Entrepreneur Paul Abel shares his story of transformation and how making the decision to downsize from 44 to 14 team members changed the trajectory of his business. Learn how to recognize wrong-fit team members and the steps to gracefully letting them go in this episode of Team Success.

Finding it harder than ever to stay focused in today’s world? In this episode of Team Success, Shannon Waller shares secrets to avoiding distraction and procrastination. Learn how to help your brain stay attentive so you can increase your output and your value.

Do you leave your team members in the dark? In this episode of Team Success, Shannon Waller discusses the incredibly high cost of not communicating with your team. Learn why sharing what’s true, real, and on the horizon for your company is critical to building trust and getting the results you want.