In episode 40 of The Kitchen Table, Ken Baden welcomes Adam Bensman, a renowned expert in the door-to-door industry. They discuss Adam's role as a roof strategist and they also express how they used to have a "full throttle" approach to work, pushing themselves to the point of breaking down and then taking a vacation to recover. Thus, they now recognize their intention to learn from others who have found this balance and are committed to adopting a healthier approach to work.

Tune in to learn more about Adam and his contributions to the business world.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:45] CEO to Roof Strategist Journey.

[00:06:11] Selling Roofs Door to Door.

[00:10:30] Door-to-Door Stigma.

[00:13:26] Running a Business Efficiently.

[00:21:11] The Future of the Storm.

[00:26:30] Crisis as an Opportunity.

[00:32:13] Crazy Increase in Prices.

[00:42:47] Door-to-Door Sales

[00:48:48] Instant Gratification and Social Media.

[00:52:43] Finding Work-Life Balance.

In this episode, Ken Baden and Adam Bensman's goal is to maintain a consistent pace and stay focused without burning out. They are searching for ways to keep their mind and body fresh for optimal productivity while avoiding the extreme highs and lows of their previous work style. They also refer to finding their "marathon pace" and asks for advice on how to achieve this without exhausting themselves.

In addition, Ken and Adam discuss the distracting nature of social media and its contribution to feelings of insecurity and instant gratification. They highlight how social media is designed to divert individuals from society and can be used by corporate entities and potentially the government to exert control. They also emphasize the instant gratification aspect of social media, where individuals seek validation and recognition through likes and followers. This constant need for validation can lead to feelings of insecurity and a focus on superficial measures of success.

QUOTES

• “Take the initiative, go in, work your butt off.” - Ken Baden
•  "If you want uncommon results, you got to do uncommon things." - Adam Bensman
• "And if you're willing to ride the wave, I always look at a crisis as an opportunity." - Adam Bensman
• "If you're thinking, how can I make money? You're a moron, and you're going to be a failure." - Adam Bensman
•  "I think chasing money is greedy and it's a poor way to start business and just ask yourself, what problems can I solve?" - Adam Bensman
• "Yeah, the secret to success is simple. Get really good at what you do, practice all the time, and don't let yourself get in your own way." - Adam Bensman

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Ken Baden

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKenBaden

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluecollarcloser/

Adam Bensman

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roofstrategist/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.bensman/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roofstrategist/

WEBSITE:

The Kitchen Table Podcast: https://thekitchentablepodcast.net/