Have you ever considered a mentor?

Where do you start? What do you look for? Why do you get on?

We answer all this and more this week. 

In this episode, we unpack: 

• Where mentors can fit into your business and personal ambitions. 
• What criteria you may or may not want to consider before approaching a mentor. 
• How to make the most of mentorship.

Plus much more! 

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Do you struggle with stepping away from your business?

Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what you’re doing?

Conventional wisdom in entrepreneurial circles will glorify the 100 hour work week but is that actually the life you want?

In this episode, we unpack: 

• The warning signs that it might be time for you to a break.
• What to do when you recognize those signs. 
• How to move forward while considering your unique situation. 

Plus much more! 

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An ongoing challenge for many entrepreneurs is getting low-ROI tasks from their plate. 

You’re a busy business owner with a million things to do yet you find yourself posting to social media, doing data entry, and keeping files organized. 

Many entrepreneurs turn to a virtual assistant to help them solve this problem. 

In this episode, we unpack: 

• The very first thing you should do before hiring a VA. 
• Mike’s tried and tested process for successful outsourcing. 
• Where to find virtual assistants for various business needs. 

Plus much more! 

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Ethics can be a dirty word in marketing. 

This week we are talking about some common ethical marketing problems. 

In this episode, we unpack: 

• Common marketing practices that are met with ethical criticism and why we think there’s context missing from this debate. 
• Our thoughts on marketing ethics applied to modern entrepreneurship. 
• Tips and tricks to making decisions in your business that you can be proud of (regardless of what someone else thinks). 

Plus much more! 

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Self-care has very recently become a hot topic in entrepreneurship. 

There seems to be two camps, the 100-hour workweek, and the four-hour workweek. 

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why the traditional method of getting a few hobbies or having a glass of wine doesn’t work. 
• What you can do to start making those methods work. 
• Our personal approaches to implementing self-care while running our businesses. 

Plus much more! 

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You always learn from mistakes but they don’t always have to be your mistakes. 

This week we sit down to chat about the story of Quiznos Subs. 

Quiznos was once a thriving franchise with rapid growth. But over the course of one decade, they’re almost impossible to find. 

In this episode, we cover the rise and fall of Quiznos (and what you can learn from it as a small business owner). 

Plus much more!  

Resources:

A Brief History of Quiznos’ Collapse 

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Entrepreneurs tend to be big readers. 

But how do you know you’re not wasting your time?

This week, we review Traction by Gino Wickman. 

In this episode, we unpack:

• What you can learn from Traction’s marketing message. 
• The fundamentals of EOS for small businesses. 
• Who this book is a good (and maybe not so good) fit for. 

Plus much more!  

If you’re a ferocious reader looking to better invest your precious reading time, we will help you understand if Traction should make it onto your bookshelf. 

Resources:

Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business 

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Ready to make some sales this holiday season? 

We see so much confusion with this topic! 

This week, we are going to give your clarity on building profitable promotions. 

In this episode, we help you:

• Use Mike’s step-by-step framework for building winning promotions. 
• Identify the difference between a promotion, offer, and product so you know how to use the right tools for the job.
• Understand the two types of promotions you’ll want to consider for the holiday season. 

Plus much more!  

If you’re looking to grow your business this holiday season, this episode is for you! 

Resources:

Episode One:  Sales Secrets: 3 Reasons Why Your Offer Isn't Selling

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Aligning your daily efforts with your long-term ambitions can be a tricky process. 

You might just need the perfect daily routine!

In this episode, we cover:

• How to go about building a routine that fits your entrepreneurial lifestyle.
• The two “needs” you have to balance to build the perfect routine. 
• Our secrets for prioritizing projects and other unexpected activities. 

Plus much more!  

This episode is all about optimizing efficiency and performance (if that’s your thing). 

Resources:

EntreLeadership

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Is your business serving you?

Or are you spending all your time serving your business? 

In this episode, we cover:

• The three primary reasons people start businesses. 
• How to identify if your business is serving you (instead of you serving it). 
• Ways to align your desired outcomes with your daily operations. 

Plus much more!  

If you’re looking for a reset on your life-business fit, then this is the perfect episode for you! 

Resources:

Episode 10 - Do You Own A Business Or A Job?

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