“I've made it my biggest mission to share everything that I've screwed up along the way. And literally, teach business to as many people as I possibly can.” – Donnie Boivin

In today’s episode, Donnie Boivin discusses how his experiences as a Marine have shaped his approach to business. He discusses his success as an author and a podcast which has helped him connect with a wider audience. He shares how he found his voice as a veteran, and how he has used his voice and platform to help others. He offers his advice to listeners on how to navigate the challenges of an individual when starting or growing a business. He stresses the importance of being there for your clients and helping them grow.

[00:01 - 02:05] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! 
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop! 

[02:06 - 25:43] Creating Big Wins For Small Businesses

• Zack discusses his Q4 summit and shop talk focused on health and wellness, veteran business owners, and the business operating system
• KISS principle
• Vision is the north star and guiding light of an organization
• Define vision in business as the overall goal, service/product to bring into the world, and who to impact
• Help create big wins for small businesses
• It is important to encapsulate the story attached to a business
• Core values should be kept narrow and timeless including integrity, selfless service, and honor

[25:44 - 41:44] Unlock Success With Your Core Values

• Communicating powerfully and demonstrating integrity
• Collaboration with non-veteran organizations is important to support veterans
• Focusing on housing, optimal wellness, workforce, and income to help rebuild veteran’s lives
• Leading by example and pasting the vision everywhere helps others understand it
• Small businesses should focus on how they can show their values and vision to grow their business
• The goal is to focus on education, not labor, for veterans

[41:45 – 53:13] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Zack advises listeners to have a defined vision, mission, and core values to avoid any misperceptions, come and listen to this Friday!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“Your core values are that small set of vital timeless principles that guide you to success. You really need to focus on keeping these narrow.” – Zack Knight

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