The Jim Roman Show - Build a Better Business. Live a Better Life!

Who helps you run your association? In this episode, I cover why it is so important to have a paid assistant for your association. I give a quick overview of the 5 Keys to Association Success and talk about how having an assistant makes each of those keys easier to achieve. I also share how to afford an assistant—because the truth is, you can’t afford not to have one! Listen now to learn how to ge...

Studies show that 80% of the average business owner’s wealth is tied up in their business. In this episode, I talk about why it’s so important to increase the value of your business, whether you’re ready to retire and sell or not. I share 3 things you can do to increase the value of your business right now, and also why you should consult with experts to determine the actual value of your business...

One thing I learned long ago: When I know my numbers, I hit my numbers; when I don’t know my numbers, I don’t hit them. In this episode, I talk about the three most important types of numbers to know: personal, sales and balance sheet. I also share the difference between what I call Need, Want and Desire numbers and why striving for your Desire numbers—the amount you need to live the life of your...

Do you hate “selling”? Good news! You don’t have to sell in order to step up your sales success. In this episode, I share 7 steps you can take to step up your sales success—and not one of those steps involves hard selling. Listen today so you can bring in more of the kind of business you love to do, do more with the time you have and, ultimately, live the life of your dreams.  

Did you know the average business grows 70% when the owner has a coach? Yet so many owners don’t have one. In this episode, I talk about why you should have a coach (if that statistic isn’t enough for you!), when you should get a coach, how to vet and choose a coach, and how to make the most of your coaching relationship. I also share what to avoid when looking for a coach. If you’re ready to take...

I’ve found myself in a weird place recently: drowning in the good. Business is so good that I’m on track to exceed my goals well before the end of the year; so good that I’m overwhelmed. In this episode, I talk about the 3 things I do in the moment to find some peace and 3 steps I take to increase my capacity so I’m not stretched so thin. Whether you’re drowning in the good or the frustrating, lis...

My answer is, “It depends.” In this episode, I talk about what you need to have in place to take proper advantage of digital marketing efforts. I also talk about traditional marketing tools that I find cost less and result in more profitable business in the long run. Spoiler alert: Many of these also prepare you for better digital marketing results, if you decide you’re ready to invest.

Do you feel like your business is slipping backwards? In this episode, I talk about some common things you may be doing—or not doing—that can slip you up and weaken your business. I share questions you can ask yourself to get you back on stable ground, and discuss why knowing what you ultimately want from your business and life is key to getting off the slippery slope.

Members are the lifeblood of an association; if they’re not involved and engaged, your association can’t accomplish its mission. In this episode, I talk about the types of members who don’t engage and the #1 reason they don’t. I also share how to draw your members into the family of your association, and I reveal the most important question you can ask your members.

You’re not alone! Even I’m feeling it right now, which is why I dedicate this podcast to what to do when you’re overwhelmed, overworked and overstressed. I begin the episode with my go-to solution for times like this. I also talk about what to do next and the importance of keeping track of your 5 finesses. Don’t miss my wrap-up, where I share the biggest thing you can do right now to feel better....

I’m getting a lot of questions about hiring:  Should I hire? When, who and how should I hire?  In this episode, I answer these questions and share my plan for how to hire the right person for the right position in the right way. Spoiler alert: The answer to the question  Should I hire?  Is  YES!— if you want your business to grow. Listen now to learn how you can’t afford  not  to hire, and how to...

What is the 1 Thing you want to do for yourself? Whatever it is—lose weight, pay down debt, exercise more—and however long you’ve been putting it off, you CAN make it happen. In this episode, I talk about the 3 specific steps I take to making those big, important (and sometimes scary!) things happen for me. I also share the mindset shift that can be the difference between success and failure. List...

Watching  Groundhog Day  recently, I realized what a spiritual movie it is. Think about it: It’s all about a mind shift, about going from being stuck in the negative to deciding to make a positive impact. In this episode, I talk about how we need to stop  waiting  and instead take big steps to making our big dreams come true  today . Listen now to learn how to shift from negative to positive to em...

In this series, I challenge you to spend the next 90 days putting your back into reaching your goals. Part 3 of the 90-Day Challenge focuses on the culture of your business. I talk about building culture by understanding what your employees need, and about the 6 Cs of culture. Listen now to learn how being a company people want to work for helps you finish the year strong.

In this series, I challenge you to spend the next 90 days putting your back into reaching your goals. Part 2 of the 90-Day Challenge focuses on the organizational structure of your business. Listen now to learn how to set your team up for success so they can help you finish the year strong.

In this episode, I challenge you to spend the next 90 days putting your back into reaching your goals. I talk about how to tap into two key drivers that can make the difference between success and failure. I share real-life examples of people in a wide variety of industries who used these drivers to change their businesses—and their lives. Listen now to finish the year strong!

Knowing how to lead is one of the keys to succeeding in business and in life; it’s also one of the most neglected. In this episode, I introduce you to the employee-manager-leader mindset model. I share why mindset is so important and how you can move yourself, your team and your company from one level to the next.  

The last quarter of the year can make or break you. In this episode, I talk about what you can do in September to make the most of Q4, whether your focus is making more money, having more time or living your best life. Listen today to learn how to reevaluate the goals you set earlier in the year and answer the question  What are the next 3 steps I need to take to make my goals happen?

One word I hear used to describe me a lot is  positive . I love that people think of me that way. But I have my down times, too—and big ones. In this episode, I talk about three tough challenges I’ve faced in my life, including being broke and homeless. Listen today to hear how I got through them and the three things I’ve learned that are key when you’re stuck, stalled or even shattered.

Most financial advice out there is geared toward people with consistent income. In this episode, I talk with Mills Bender of Mills Knows Bills about how to think about, manage and even see the benefits of a paycheck that varies from month to month. If you want to stop thinking of budget as a dirty word and take a fresh approach to money management, listen today!

Are your members stepping up to leadership? In this episode, I talk about how growing your membership is key to being able to choose your best future leaders, and how to vet, mentor and train them. I also lay out how to promote the rewards of being a leader.  Listen now to learn how to find and develop the next generation of leaders to take your chapter to the next level.

Do you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? In this episode, I offer tips and tricks to enable you to get more done in less time. I talk about the myth of multitasking, the awes@me power of block timing and how to eliminate distractions. Listen now to take charge of your day so you get all your work done and have time and energy left over to live your life.

I’m hearing the same thing from a lot of people these days: Their business is stuck, and they can’t figure out why. In this episode, I talk about how knowing what stage of business you’re in can help you pinpoint what’s going on. I also share the three things you can do to break through to the next stage. Listen today to get your business going and growing again!

Don’t wait until you need today’s volunteers or next year’s board. In this episode, I talk about how growing engaged members starts on Day 1. I walk you through the 5 Layers of Member Engagement and share what you need to do at each stage to cultivate active, invested members. Listen today to ensure you have the volunteers you need, when you need them—today, and into the future.

Referrals are one of the best ways bring in business—if you do it right. In this episode, I talk about what a referral is, why you should focus on referrals and how to build a network of the right strategic partners. Most importantly, I share five steps to ensuring that you and your partners benefit from the amazing power of referrals. Listen today to learn how to master the art and science of ref...