Entrepreneur Weekly

As we continue to grapple with the reality of a locked down world, we need to pivot our business and marketing models, or perish in the winds of change. Our first guest, Global Product Director for Google Ads for Small Businesses, Kim Spalding, stresses the importance of rolling with the punches and knowing how to use the digital marketing world to your advantage. Learn how to reach out to customers and let them know how to best interact with your business, how to use video to your advantage, and get some great tips with Kim. Next up, Redline Steel Founder and CEO, and Military Veteran, Colin Wayne, give us some interesting marketing tips for small businesses in these uncertain times that have helped his business keep growing strong. Closing out the show, Alan discusses the entrepreneurial spirit and how important it will be to rebuilding America after this pandemic is over. Tune in for great entrepreneurial and business advice. 

• [00:00:00] Tips for Stay Up to Date with Digital
• [00:05:33] Using Video to Up Your Game
• [00:11:30] Let Customers Know How to Interact
• [00:18:20] The Mentality of Giving, a Caring Heart
• [00:23:17] Redline Steel’s Marketing Strategies
• [00:33:21] The Spirit of Entrepreneurs

Kicking off the show, Alan recounts a discussion he had with a billionaire once? His main take away? To be an entrepreneur, you first need a problem to solve. Joining us, CEO & Founder of ELA Advertising, Andre Filip, gives us sage advice for taking our businesses to the next level. First, free yourself of distractions, as it is the true killer of momentum. Second, learn to tune out the trivial matters of the world, like opinions of people on social media; it’s one thing to be informed, it’s another to be inundated. Third, trust your employees to handle operations while you focus on expansion and growth. Fourth, learn to give your brain a break (other than sleep), be that through meditation, exercise, or whatever works for you. Closing out the show, Andre gives us three life principles to live by, so tune in for some great advice. 

• [00:00:00] To Be an Entrepreneur You Need a Problem
• [00:05:22] Distraction: The Real Business Killer
• [00:11:30] Tune Out of Trivial Matters and Focus
• [00:18:21] Trust Employees to Handle Operations
• [00:27:02] Important to Give Your Brain a Break
• [00:33:21] Three Life Principles from Andre Filip

When Businessman, Entrepreneur, USAF Combat Veteran, Candidate for Montana CSI, and WildRye Distilling Partner, Troy Downing, heard about the attack on the World Trade Centers after returning from a hunting trip in 2001, he was faced with a decision. Was he to go back to his entrepreneurial life, or step up and put his skills to use in the military? We learn how Troy’s experience in the military turned him into the man he is today, and get a very important business tip: learn to pivot and step up in times of crisis. We also chat with New York Times Best Selling Author & Entrepreneur, Randy Garn, about how he met Troy Downing and what makes him so inspiring. Randy also discusses why making sure your team is in complete alignment is absolutely essential for running a business. Tune in to learn more. 

• [00:00:00] Where Was Troy Downing on 9/11?
• [00:05:40] Inspired by Tragedy
• [00:11:30] Remove Failure as an Option
• [00:18:21] Pivot in Times of Crisis and Succeed
• [00:26:59] Troy Downing is a True American Hero
• [00:33:21] Why Team Alignment is Critical!

Spirituality and business aren’t often seen as interconnected, but they are probably more closely aligned that you may think. First up, Sarva Loka Maa Her Holiness Sri Sri Sri 1008 Guruji Poonamji of Divine Bliss International, or Guruji Poonamji for short, shares the enchanting story of how she became a guru, and how searching your inner self for the best version of you can help you excel in business. Then, we chat with Chet Holmes International CEO, Amanda Holmes, about how she met Guruji Poonamji and how she helped Amanda take control of her destiny and become the CEO of Chet Holmes International after her father passed away 8 years ago. Amanda is currently working on releasing a new edition of her father's famed book, “The Ultimate Sales Machine”, and she plans on adding a 13th chapter. Tune in to find out more.

• [00:00:00] The Story of Guruji Poonamji
• [00:05:23] How to Seek Your True Potential
• [00:11:31] Divine Bliss and Staying Healthy
• [00:18:21] How Guruji Poonamji Helped Amanda Holmes
• [00:25:54] The 13th Chapter
• [00:33:22] In the Darkest of Times, Be the Light

Many entrepreneurs recognize the opportunity presented by the current economic down turn, but do you know how to take advantage of it? New York Times Best Selling Author & Entrepreneur, Randy Garn, urges us to take advantage of the markets by way of what he calls the “three H’s” - Habits, Homies, and Happiness. We also learn about a philosophy and book one of Randy’s friend wrote, “High Performance Habits”. Find out how these habits can help you excel in business and in life by visiting the website, High Performance Institute. Next up, we discuss finding opportunity in the coronavirus crisis by taking control of your money and leveraging your resourcefulness with America's #1 Money Mentor at The Money School, Chris Naugle. Find out why 401k’s and banks are awful for your money, and how the real estate market is king. 

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• [00:00:00] Time to Take Advantage of the Market
• [00:05:34] High Performing Habits, and Homies
• [00:11:30] Always Bring the Joy as a Leader
• [00:18:20] Opportunity in Crisis, Controlling Money
• [00:26:41] Don’t Give Up Control of Your Dollars
• [00:33:21] Why Real Estate is King

In these uncertain times it’s important to look toward the future and prepare. Author of “Cracking Complexity” and CEO of Syntegrity Group, David Komlos, recognizes that we must continue to follow the guidelines of social distancing, but we also need to plan ahead. Learn tips for more effective meetings, setting priorities, and hitting the ground running after COVID-19 is under control. Former Marine, Entrepreneur, and CEO of Mobius Media Solutions, Patch Baker, urges us to bring a military mentality to business by building a tight knit team, do it for more than the money, never give up, and take time to learn something new during the quarantine. Tune in to get some great business advice.

• [00:00:00] Follow Guidelines, Plan for the Future
• [00:05:12] Hit the Ground Running After COVID-19
• [00:11:30] Have Effective Meetings, Set Priorities
• [00:18:20] Bringing Military Mentality to Business
• [00:26:39] Be Passionate, Don’t Give up
• [00:33:21] A Great Time to Learn Something New

From an early age, Part Owner & General Manager of JR Motorsports, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, was taking lessons from one of the best coaches out there - life. Now, she’s distilled her experience into a new book called “Drive 9 Lessons To Win Business & Life” to help you perform better as an entrepreneur, and as a human being. Find out why balancing work and life, leaning to say no, aiming for the win/win, and letting go are some of the best lessons Kelley ever learned. Then, we chat with Chairman and Former CEO of DocuSign, Keith Krach, about why you should never jeopardize your core values, shy away from something that feels scary, or make yourself out to be too perfect or smart. Tune in to learn more. 

• [00:00:00] 9 Lessons to Win in Business and Life
• [00:05:24] Aiming For the Win/Win, and Letting Go
• [00:11:30] Balance Work/Life and Learn to Say No!
• [00:18:21] Never Jeopardize Your Core Values
• [00:25:55] Invaluable, Counterintuitive Advice
• [00:33:21] Following Fear & Bridging the Age Gap

COVID-19 and the ensuing financial hiccup has thrown the world for a loop. So instead of reacting, get some tips on how to be proactive and make new opportunities for yourself and your business. HeartCore Business CEO & Queen Visionary, Shanda Sumpter, discusses why now is the time to start pivoting and getting out there to make offers. In hard times like these, your generosity can go a long way in creating loyal customers in the future. Up next, Sports 1 Marketing Founder & CEO, David Meltzer, explains why now is the time to focus on stability and the opportunities available to us in a faltering market. Take inventory in yourself, your stock, and your company and get in the right mindset through meditation. Also, find out why ‘toughness and telephone’ is one of David’s new mantras. Tune in to learn more.

• [00:00:00] Pivoting Like Crazy In These Hard Times
• [00:06:09] Get Out There and Make Offers
• [00:11:30] It’s All About Making Loyal Customers
• [00:18:20] Grasping Stability and Opportunity
• [00:26:22] Take Inventory Through Meditation
• [00:33:21] Toughness and Telephone

In these strange and trying times we must listen to the sage business advice of our top entrepreneurial experts. First up, Harvard Business School Professor and Author of “Experimentation Works: The Surprising Power of Business Experiments”, Stefan Thomke, stresses that in an age of uncertainty and fear, it is imperative to take this opportunity to experiment. We must face the economic hardship wrought by the COVID-19 outbreak and find opportunities to better ourselves and our businesses, and it helps to start with a solid hypothesis, test it, and change your business strategy. Then, Best Selling Author of “Breakthrough” from Entrepreneur Press, Scott Duffy, offers sage advice on keeping our businesses running in hard times. Learn to control the narrative in your mind and in your company, take action now rather than waiting for markets to settle, and make appropriate steps to save your business. Tune in to get more information on pivoting your business in these crucial times. 

[00:00:00] Learn and Grow from COVID-19 Disaster

[00:06:04] Rely on Experimentation, Not Experience

[00:11:30] A Good Hypothesis, Embracing Uncertainty

[00:18:21] Control the Narrative in Your Mind

[00:25:28] Take Action Now to Protect Business

[00:33:22] Three Steps to Surviving Hard Times

Do you know what Aristotle, Charles Darwin, and Steve Jobs all had in common? They all made walking a regular part of their personal and professional lives. Founder and CEO of 99 Walks and Macaroni Kids, and Author of “Walk Your Way to Better”, Joyce Shulman, shares how their app, 99 Walks, aims to combat women’s loneliness, loosen our minds, and reward you along the way. Joyce also has tips for couples that are thinking about or have made the plunge into business ownership together. Next up, Founder and CEO of Doist, Amir Salihefendić, discusses how working remotely can lead to more productive workers, and how Doist’s apps, Todoist, and Twist, can help coordinate your rootless team. Closing out the show, Alan asks us all a very important question: What are your core values? Tune in to learn more.  

[00:00:00] 99 Walks Fights Women’s Loneliness

[00:06:11] Walking Loosens Up Your Mind

[00:11:30] How to Work Effectively With Your Spouse

[00:18:21] Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

[00:25:00] Doist Leads Remote First Movement

[00:33:22] What Are Your Core Values?