Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs

Implementing the methodology outlined in the book Traction by Gino Wickman took our property management company to the next level, and was the single biggest game-changer we made in the last 4 years to move our business forward. Jeremy and I discuss how we made the change to become a Traction company, how we operate our meetings, what software we use to hold ourselves accountable, and the results implementing it has had on our leadership style, confidence, and business outcomes.

We also bring in the business coach extraordinaire, John Lund, to tell us what an EOS Implementer® can do for your organization and how hiring one can improve your strategic planning. Don't miss this incredible episode of Bootstrappers!

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Bootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life.

We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience.

We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success.

You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices in a relaxed and fun conversation. No pretense. Our guests get real and share successes as well as failures. If you are looking for an unvarnished look at entrepreneurship and business development this is the show for you.

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Peter Fink built a 100+ million dollar revenue business from scratch. He did it without sacrificing his high standards, and all the while building a tremendously loyal employee base, He believes in complete transparency which means his team can know everything about the books if they want to. In this podcast, we hear Peter's story, his belief that people can make their passion their business, how he still interviews all new hires and so much more! Don't miss this inspirational episode of Bootstrappers.

About Peter Fink:

Peter Fink is the founder of Certified Transmission which is a business with over 100 million in revenue. He is a family man, muscle car enthusiast, and thought leader on business culture.

www.certifiedtransmission.com/

Bootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life.

We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience.

We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices in a relaxed and fun conversation. No pretense.

Our guests get real and share successes as well as failures. If you are looking for an unvarnished look at entrepreneurship and business development this is the show for you.

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In this episode, the Aspens share their experiences and stories of managing remote teams since 2009. They discuss tips like how and why it is important to call out micro-emotions you see on webcam, how to deal with conflict remotely, how to handle passive-aggressive behavior, how to measure productivity and so much more! Don't miss this episode of Bootstrappers that will give you actionable tips you can use today!

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Bootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life.

We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise.

We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices in a relaxed and fun conversation. No pretense.

Our guests get real and share successes as well as failures. If you are looking for an unvarnished look at entrepreneurship and business development this is the show for you.

https://www.anequim.net

Byron has helped companies of all sizes around the country transition ownership to key employees or family members. He creates "golden handcuff" compensation plans in the preparation phase, ownership transition plans, and helps the new owners get the financing they need to make the transition happen. In this episode, we explore the following questions: How far in advance should you be planning for a transition? How do you know if you have the right people in place to take over? What things need to be in place to give assurances to the lender that the new crop of owners can continue to build the business? What are common pitfalls that take place in a transition and how do you prevent them from happening? What kind of mental transition does an owner have to make in preparation for the sale? It is all in this important and jam-packed episode of Bootstrappers!

About Byron McFarland: Byron McFarland is the founder and owner of The McFarland Group which he started in 2005. The McFarland Group helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses, retain talent, and exit their ownership stake. Prior to founding The McFarland, Group Byron spent over 20 years in the financial services business. Byron is an avid fly fisherman and served in the marines.

Links:

https://mcfarlandgrp.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/byronkmcfarland/ Also as mentioned in the show here are links to discussion items: Traction Who: A Method For Hiring Getting 360 Reviews Right

Bootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life.

We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience.

We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success.

You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices in a relaxed and fun conversation. No pretense. Our guests get real and share successes as well as failures. If you are looking for an unvarnished look at entrepreneurship and business development this is the show for you.

https://www.anequim.net

In this episode, we learn about leadership, employee development, and making good strategic decisions from a Brigadier General in the US air force who since has been elected as a rep. in congress.

About Don Bacon: Don Bacon is a Congressman for Nebraska's second district. He serves on the Armed Services and Agriculture Committees and was first elected in 2016. Prior to his service in Congress, he was a Brigadier General in the Airforce, functionally managing 25,000 airforce intelligence personnel. Bacon has a master's degree from the National War College in National Strategy.

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Bootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life.

We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise.

We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices in a relaxed and fun conversation. No pretense.

Our guests get real and share successes as well as failures. If you are looking for an unvarnished look at entrepreneurship and business development this is the show for you.

https://www.anequim.net

In this episode, we hear about the trials, errors and boneheaded moves that Cory Wiedel survived, and how he persevered through it all to create a wildly successful company that sold for millions of dollars to a private equity firm. We talk to Cory about believing in himself when no one else did, how he strategically moved from one venture to another, the moment he felt "successful" and so much more. It is all packed into this fascinating hour with Cory!

About Cory Wiedel: Corey Wiedel Founded Complete Nutrition in 2006. Complete Nutrition is a retail store that helps customers looking to lose weight, gain muscle, or just live an overall healthy lifestyle, with their supplements, diet, and exercise plans. Cory started the franchise in late 2008 then with over 170 stores in the U.S. Cory sold it to a private equity firm in 2015.

Bootstrapper is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life.

We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise.

We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices in a relaxed and fun conversation. No pretense.

Our guests get real and share successes as well as failures. If you are looking for an unvarnished look at entrepreneurship and business development this is the show for you.

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Claire Gibson at Gibson Law specializes in intellectual property law. In this must-listen episode, she explains the costly mistakes many entrepreneurs make when naming and branding their business.

She explains the steps every company should go through when they are getting started to ensure their marks and name are secure and prevent future headaches and lawsuits. Claire breaks down what every company needs to do, how to do it, and how to protect yourself from costly lawsuits in the future. This episode is sure to make you think about your business differently. Also, Claire is giving a 10% discount on some of her services if you use the word Bootstrappers when setting up an appointment.

About Claire Gibson:

Claire Gibson is the principal attorney at Gibson Law Practice PLLC, an IP boutique that specializes in domestic and international trademark, copyright, and domain name matters. She is a graduate of Columbia University and Brooklyn Law School. In the past, she has worked at notable companies like JPMorgan Chase, DreamWorks Classics, and NBC Universal.

Bootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life.

We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience.

We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success.

You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices in a relaxed and fun conversation. No pretense. Our guests get real and share successes as well as failures. If you are looking for an unvarnished look at entrepreneurship and business development this is the show for you.

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In this episode of Bootstrappers we are talking to Kara about the best ways business organizations can work with government and nonprofits for the best results. We review real-life bills and how the investment housing community was able to change, improve, and impact housing in a way that benefited all parties. We talk about pitfalls and wins and lessons learned from those in the trenches.

About Kara Eastman:

Kara Eastman is currently running for congress in district 2 of Nebraska. She previously served as the CEO to the Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance, was on the Metropolitan Community Board of Governors, and was a member of the board of the National Lead and Environmental Hazards Association. Kara is known as someone who can bridge the gap between government, nonprofits, and the private sector.

Bootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life.

We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience.

We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success.

You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices in a relaxed and fun conversation. No pretense. Our guests get real and share successes as well as failures. If you are looking for an unvarnished look at entrepreneurship and business development this is the show for you Franchises can be a way to augment your existing business or a way to get into the world of entrepreneurship with less risk and start-up time.

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Curt explains the best ways to find a franchise that meets your needs and how different franchises are set up. He explains what kinds of personality types they work for and who should avoid them. Curt tells us the good, bad, and ugly from his extensive experience.

About Curt Drew:

Curt Drew is a serial entrepreneur and expert in franchises. He currently owns Fish Window Cleaning and National Radon Defense. He is known in business circles for helping entrepreneurs select complimentary franchises to grow their enterprises. Curt is also the President of the Omaha chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization and a great resource for all things business. When he isn't talking business he plays guitar and is a family man married with three kids.

Bootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life.

We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise.

We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices in a relaxed and fun conversation. No pretense. Our guests get real and share successes as well as failures. If you are looking for an unvarnished look at entrepreneurship and business development this is the show for you.

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Jeremy and Gwenn dig into time management and their different ways of organizing their days at work, Calendar management, setting aside time for deep thinking, managing interruptions, meeting management, and more are covered in this episode of Bootstrappers.

About Jeremy Aspen: Jeremy Aspen is the founder and president of Wistar Group and co-founder of Anequim LLC. He sits on the Omaha Zoning Board of Appeals. In the past, Jeremy worked in the transportation and logistics industry and lived in Mexico. Jeremy has hosted and co-hosted a number of radio shows in the Omaha area over the years.