Robin Waite, Business Coach & Founder of Fearless Business, joins Jeff Abracen to share why a 'boring business' might be for you, the 7/11/4 concept for building trust, simplifying offers for better outcomes, how fewer clients can mean better service, why giving away books is a winning strategy, how guesting on podcasts is one of the best marketing moves you can make...and so much more!

Chapters

00:00 Intro
02:37 The Strategy Behind Quick Reads
05:54 Understanding 7/11/4
10:02 The Importance of Marketing Assets
12:50 Building Trust Through Value
17:06 The Power of Podcasting and Partnerships
22:11 Pricing Strategies for Business Growth
26:55 Harnessing Superpowers and Professional Passion
29:15 Coaching from the Stage
30:10 Passion vs. Profit in Business
32:02 The Balance of Pricing and Philanthropy
33:00 The Importance of Implementation
35:19 Personal Transformation and Resilience
39:21 Recognizing Unfulfillment and Taking Action
41:46 The Power of Intuition in Coaching
45:28 Screening Clients for Coaching Success
49:14 Refining Offers and Simplifying Business
52:36 Overcoming Overwhelm in Business
55:00 Disruptive Coaching Techniques
57:46 Influential Books and Final Thoughts

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Music by Stephen Voyce

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Ben Albert, Founder of Real Business Connections and Balbert Marketing, joins Jeff Abracen to discuss the journey from accidental entrepreneur to podcasting expert, the power of local connection and how to build genuine business relationships, the essential role of gratitude, the importance of commitment and consistency in podcasting, the art of storytelling, monetizing a podcast beyond sponsorships...and so much more!

Chapters

00:00 The Path to Full-Time Creation
01:44 Accidental Entrepreneurship
05:58 Authenticity in Podcasting
09:47 From Local to Global
15:23 Perseverance in Podcasting
19:10 Equipment and Preparation
25:50 Engaging Conversations
30:32 Weaving Narratives in Podcasting
34:19 Monetization Strategies
40:56 Thinking Beyond the Podcast

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Erica Rankin, Personal Branding Coach, Entrepreneur, Founder, and Host of the ‘You're Not a Bad Person’  Podcast, joins Jeff to talk about entrepreneurship, resilience and reinvention, navigating hustle culture, overcoming self-doubt, the importance of authenticity, the influence of mentorship, the impact of personal branding, her new course "The Magnitude Method"…and so much more!

Chapters

02:59 Resilience and Reinvention
05:49 The Importance of Rest
08:56 Navigating Hustle Culture
12:02 The Power of Quitting
15:12 The 12-Hour Walk Challenge
18:01 Impact of Personal Branding
24:00 Small Town Roots and Big Dreams
29:34 The Power of Vulnerability
31:24 The Magnitude Method
32:21 Building a Personal Brand
34:37 The Importance of Authenticity
37:28 Creating Impact Over ROI
43:47 Disrupting Personal Narratives
51:11 Influence of Mentorship

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Eric A. Brooker, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, Bestselling Author & Coach, joins Jeff to discuss the transformative power of vulnerability, navigating personal struggles to find "enough," the impact of small gestures in building relationship capital, the importance of positivity in personal growth, resilience when facing disruption and change, keynote speaking, personal branding, embracing AI...cool glasses, Nike Blazers, and so much more!

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Little Things
03:10 Journey to Authorship
05:56 The Power of Vulnerability
08:45 Understanding 'Enough' and Personal Struggles
12:11 Building Relationship Capital
15:05 Creating a Positive Work Culture
17:53 Overcoming Skepticism in Leadership
21:12 Empathy and Common Courtesy in Leadership
26:50 The Power of Human Connection
31:39 The Impact of Keynote Speaking
35:30 Building Relationships Through Coaching
39:43 Branding and Finding Your Audience
44:56 Positivity and Personal Growth
48:53 Embracing Disruption and Change

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Chris Stanley, Mini-Book Coach, 27x Author & Amazon Bestseller, joins Jeff to talk about the rise of mini books and the mini book model, building credibility through writing, overcoming writing challenges, finding your voice and audience, influences and inspirations (check out category pirates), running a life and business from a sailboat...and so much more!

Chapters

00:00 The Rise of Mini Books
03:08 Chris Stanley's Journey to Mini Book Coaching
06:03 The Mini Book Concept Explained
08:57 Building Credibility Through Writing
11:51 The Mini Book Model and Its Framework
14:46 Overcoming Writing Challenges
18:08 Creating Accountability in Writing
20:59 The Importance of Structure in Writing
23:55 Finding Your Voice and Audience
26:49 The Role of Discipline in Writing
30:05 Testing Ideas Through Mini Books
32:56 The Power of Being an Author
35:49 Disruption in the Industry
39:10 Influences and Inspirations
42:03 The Surprising Impact of Writing

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Stefania Mancini, Vice-President, Product Management & General Manager Consumer Group Canada at Intuit, joins Jeff to talk about feedback and personal growth, innovative marketing, product management, lifelong learning and professional development, radical candor, catering to diverse consumer needs, keys to driving growth and innovation, mentorship and team leadership...and why she runs her group like a Formula 1 team.

Chapters

00:00 Unlocking Personal Growth Through Feedback
02:02 Innovative Marketing Strategies in Taxation
09:09 The Transition from Marketing to Product Management
11:56 Curiosity as a Catalyst for Lifelong Learning
17:08 Creating a Safe Space for Radical Candor
21:55 Building Intuitive Products for Diverse Consumers
27:12 Driving Growth Through Team Belief and Innovation
33:54 Transforming Tax Anxiety into Positive Experiences
40:03 The Future of Taxation: Embracing AI and Change
43:13 Influences of Personal Background and Mentorship

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Sam Browne, New Zealand-based LinkedIn Creator & Coach, Entrepreneur, and former Rock Musician, joins Jeff to talk about growing his audience from zero to 100K+, the crossover between music and LinkedIn, the 80/20 rule for LinkedIn success, creating and promoting digital products, embracing identity shifts in the face of burnout, the story behind his famous dinosaur emoji 🦖 ...and more!

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Jasmin Alić, LinkedIn Coach, Corporate Trainer, Copywriter, Brand Strategist & one of the most influential LinkedIn Creators in the world, joins Jeff to talk about the power of writing, building trust by sharing 100%, creating a community for greater impact, growing up in a war-torn city and his external influences, handling the pressures of being a top creator, leaving a legacy to be proud of, how he likes his burgers 🍔 …and so much more!

Also be sure to check out Jasmin's new community, Link Up, coming soon!

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Mahfuz Chowdhury, author, international TEDx speaker, and Director of Strategy at Candybox Marketing, joins Jeff to talk about his journey from introversion to storytelling success, how he overcame his "mental chatterbox," the significance of resilience and adaptability, and the key traits of thriving business leaders.

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If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you.

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Public Speaking Coach, Podcaster, 3-time TEDx Speaker & LinkedIn Top Creator, Nausheen I. Chen, talks about overcoming nerves and improving your speaking skills, how visualisation can get you through awkward moments, the importance of video for your personal brand, why being yourself is the key to effective public speaking, what it's like to speak on a TEDx stage…and so much more!

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If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you.

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