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This is a funny word coined by MLB coach and business consultant Trent Clark. Trent is a 3x MLB champion. He has coached with some of the biggest names in sports including Nick Saban. After leaving professional sports, Trent was involved with 12, yes, twelve different businesses, leading each one to record-breaking growth and performance. […]

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We’ve all had people in our lives who struggled to us good feedback; the kind that inspires and encourages us to do more, or be better. The honest truth is that we never really hear about learning how to TAKE feedback. Let’s face it, the messenger will not always be smooth and effective. Therefore, the […]

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We’ve said it before on this show, there are thousands of leadership books telling us about the ideal qualities of leadership, its principles, values, and ways. Yet there is a gap the experts seldom choose to explore. In this show, we’re going to take a dive into the murky waters. The thing I’m talking about […]

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Having perfect clarity in your brand messaging takes real work. There’s no hiding that fact or skipping steps and cutting corners. In this show, we explore what it means to really zero in on a brand message that generates the right levels of response and action by your perfect prospects. People in business are reasonably […]

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Leadership and business ownership are both a journey. Actually, all of life is a journey. So how do you look at your personal journey through business and life? We’re talking about leadership and ownership. My guest is Bruce Werner, a third-generation entrepreneur. His family business produces the Werner ladders, a popular brand that is used […]

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Scott Jeffrey Miller knows a thing or two about leadership development. Join us as Scott and I explore the real meaning of leadership in the modern era. According to Scott, the main test of real leadership is in building relationships; with employees, customers, with suppliers, etc. For over 30 years, Scott was part of the […]

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Stop in, and take a listen. Today I visit with a global traveler, serial entrepreneur, and chief innovator Patrick Noel Daly. Patrick brings his 20+ years to our discussion about the ways common sense can impact your success as a business owner and leader. Using his experience building multiple brands and creating products, he spins […]

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Truthfully, this episode was so much fun, it was hard to decide on the right title. My guest, Michelle Nedelec is a self-proclaimed wonder woman. And she’s not wrong by any means. We started with the usual mention of her background and her history but quickly dove into much more. She seemed like the right […]

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Stop buying tactics for marketing like SEO, Google ads or Facebook ads. Get a solid marketing strategy BEFORE you start pouring money into the marketing funnel that most small businesses get sucked into doing. Hear from a professional who has been helping businesses realize tangible, more impactful results thru something she calls DuctTape Marketing. My […]

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Our brains are amazing. Using your brain power can be a secret weapon in your desire to be the best you can be. But it takes training to unleash that power. In this episode, our guest is someone who struggled in college to make his grades. He was introduced to the magnificent power the brain […]

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