Onward Nation

Amy is the former Senior Editor of SUCCESS magazine and the Emmy Award-winning Founder of Anderson Content Consulting LLC. As a writer, ghostwriter, editor, and strategist, Amy helps her clients to tell stories that make a difference.

Optimize your brain -- develop a set pattern of behavior -- make a journal with identifiable strengths. ONWARD!

Amy is a huge advocate of daily habits, which she believes compound over time.

Amy almost gave up on her craft during rigors of the graduate admissions process -- and Amy tells the whole story here.

“A business owner has to have resilience in order to survive the bottomless pit that is entrepreneurship.”

“Access to experts and advisors is unlimited -- anyone can find answers to their own questions.”

“I would have put a system in place to separate fantasy based ideas from reality -- almost like an accountability partner.”

Influential client relationships are versed in loyalty, commitment, and trust.

An individual who can communicate a message in an emotionally mature manner.

1. Cultivate your entrepreneurial voice
2. Feelings are not facts
3. Build yourself up

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Jason Pero is a real estate investor who built a company allowing him to walk away from a lucrative career in the medical device industry to pursue his passion and purpose.

Identify your three biggest tasks -- ask yourself if each task aligns with the end goal -- delegate your duties. ONWARD!

Jason’s daily habits revolve around self-care, meditation techniques, and self-enrichment.

Jason had to learn to overcome fear after an unexpected building fire -- and Jason tells the whole story here.

“A business owner has to adapt and become a master of their craft through personal development.”

“It’s great to follow in the footsteps of others -- but at the end of the day you're the business owner.”

“I would have put a system in place to help with bookkeeping and limiting errors.”

Always try to affiliate and associate your organization with the highest quality people.

An individual who comes to the workplace with confidence and the ability to communicate with their peers.

1. Dream big
2. Battle through the difficulties

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Eric Levenhagen is committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve personal success and financial peace of mind by helping them overcome their biggest financial obstacles.

Get into the flow of the workday by limiting distractions -- Identify your vital priorities. ONWARD!

Eric makes a visual map -- takes time to look at it throughout the workday -- and uses it as a revitalization tool.

Eric had to overcome the major challenge of leaving a secure job for the world of entrepreneurship-- and Eric tells the whole story here.

“A business owner has to implement a proper financial system to drive profitability.”

“Stop trying to promote yourself and just focus on quantifying the value you bring to consumers.”

“I would have put a system in place to control the influx of unnecessary work and client scheduling.”

Protect your cash-flow with an adequate system because it’s vital to the sustainability of your business.

An individual who comes to the workplace with the viewpoint that their occupation is more than a job.

1. Put profit first
2. Find innovative ways to get more done for less

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President and team leader of proactive and dynamic total protection team, teaching families and businesses how to properly protect everything they work so hard for. Our agency is licensed in 23 states. Author of 5 books on various types of insurance and business matters, founding member of the the National Society of Agents for Consumer Educational, national speaker on various insurance matters, founder of the Unstoppable Profit Producer Program, featured on Fox news as special insurance correspondent, certified workers compensation advisor, featured on Access to Experts. Our goal is to be the premier Independent Agency in our area. Our core value is "Do Unto Others".

Plan your day the night before -- execute -- guard your time to limit any distractions. ONWARD!

Mike follows an exercise routine and writes a note to his wife so she can hold him accountable.

Mike had to separate an altercation between teammates -- and Mike tells the whole story here.

“A business owner has to be able to look in the mirror and figure out how they can achieve a personal level of mastery.”

“You can recover from any business situation -- did anyone die -- no -- then move on.”

“I would have put a system in place that could document my planning and free up time so I could make good hires.”

If you want to grow your business -- you have to understand marketing.

An individual who has a set plan -- makes the decision to give first -- and believes everything else will take care of itself.

1. Improve yourself daily
2. Create a systematic business plan for the next three years

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Mandy is a 29 year old entrepreneur that has a passion for working with children. She has had the opportunity to grow her business from $60K total revenue to $2MM in 4 years.

Wake up early -- Identify a time during the day when your production levels are at their highest. ONWARD!

Mandy listens to audiobooks during her morning commute, which happens to be an hour long.

Four years ago, Mandy signed a very expensive lease -- and Mandy tells the whole story here.

“A business owner has to have grit, a ton of courage, and unwavering determination.”

“It’s not about revenue -- it’s about turning a profit -- make sure to have an accountability partner.”

“I would have put a system in place to aid the hiring process, which was very hard in the beginning.”

Focus on your top three priorities and evaluate those priorities weekly.

An individual who is a self-starter, a go-getter, and has a solution based mindset.

1. Go all-in
2. Don’t limit your potential

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Beau Henderson is a financial advisor, syndicated radio host and best selling author. He writes and speaks internationally helping people create success with both money and life. The new release of his best selling book The RichLife -Ten Investments for True Wealth can be found at www.RichLifeBook.com.

It’s simple, just do less -- focus on three items -- to really optimize your day focus on one item. ONWARD!

Beau has a set routine that he calls a power hour. This routine helps him to remain focused during the workday.

Beau dealt with the great real estate meltdown of 2007 -- and Beau tells the whole story here.

“A business owner has to be able to communicate and interact with people effectively.”

“Don’t get frustrated with the journey because it’s truly about progress not perfection.”

“I would have put a system in place that could have helped me bring in even more competent people.”

Consistency is the key ingredient at the foundation of a successful recipe.

An individual who has autonomy-- can measure their activities-- and reports to management.

1. Action has to be balanced with strategic planning
2. Add value to everyone you touch

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Russ Sorrells helps people that want to help themselves - make a plan for their lives - so they can lead a high impact - high performance life.

Identify six priorities. Send those priorities to everyone in the organization. Then identify five organizational priorities and make sure your six daily priorities align. ONWARD!

Russ enjoys meditation, moderate exercise, and writing in his journal every morning.

Russ received a large order, but the product they delivered underperformed -- and Russ tells the whole story here.

“A business owner has to be able to adapt and have a certain level of flexibility.”

“Reading about emotional intelligence was an invaluable lesson about interfacing with my customers.”

“I would have put a system in place to make our marketing efforts more efficient.”

90% of the owner's responsibility is focusing on the sales process.

An individual who understands sales strategy, refines the sales process, and masters the materials given to them.

1. Identify an end goal
2. Outwork the competition

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As President and CBO (Chief Bargain Officer) of the Bargains Group, Jody has mobilized her award winning discount wholesale and promotional products company to revolutionize the business landscape.

A winner of the Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, and a PROFIT W100 Recipient, Jody Steinhauer uses her network of resources and leveraged buying power to aid every company and not-for-profit agency that she touches to maximize their buying dollar. Since 1988, Jody has grown Bargains Group from her apartment to a multi-million dollar-a-year business. Jody is also an official Huffington Post blogger.

Make a gratitude journal -- Identify three priorities -- Try to get the hardest task done first. ONWARD!

Nancy utilizes a daily wrap-up. Five minutes of disclosure at the end of the day helps everyone remain on the same page.

Jody had to strategize when Walmart moved into Canada -- and Jody tells the whole story here.

“A business owner has to recognize their strengths, delegate their duties, and hire smart people.”

“Building a strong team is essential to growing your business and getting out of the day to day operations.”

“I wish we would have implemented a CRM system when we first started the business.”

Make everyone happy -- under promise and over deliver.

Orientation and integration -- You have to cross-pollinate by forming bonds with your co-workers.

1. Passion drives business
2. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, build an advisory board
3. Build a network

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Nancy Marshall is known as The PR Maven(R), after having worked in public relations for 30 years. She recently published her first book called PR Works!

Hire great people and try to empower everyone. This is a long-term timesaving technique. ONWARD!

Nancy always builds her network. Connecting with others and expanding your network is an invaluable daily habit.

Nancy lost a major contract that her company held for nearly twenty years -- and Nancy tells the whole story here.

“A business owner has to combine traditional relationship building methods with characteristics pertinent to the era of social media.”

“Its not just making a list of a bunch of people, it’s about building truly meaningful relationships.”

“I would have put an operations system in place versed in documentation and replication.”

Create templates for everything-- it’s all about brand consistency.

An individual who believes in the corporate vision, the organization's system, and the long-term journey.

1. Network
2. Be grateful to others

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Larry Broughton is Founder and CEO of broughtonHOTELS; Broughton Advisory Group; and yoogozi.com. He’s an award-winning entrepreneur & CEO; a best-selling author; keynote speaker; and former U.S. Army Green Beret committed to helping visionaries, leaders and high-achievers step into the leadership gap.

Utilize a traditional to-do list and don’t be afraid to delegate your duties. Always focus on your passion. ONWARD!

Larry has developed a morning routine grounded in meditation and personal enrichment.

Larry lost nearly 40% of his hotel investments during 2001 -- and Larry tells the whole story here.

“A business owner has to become a skilled life-long leader who can do the hard right over the easy wrong.”

“You have to push yourself to become a fully transparent expert in your respective field.”

“I would systematically build my corporate and personal brands at the same time.”

Be slow to hire and quick to fire -- make sure to do your homework.

An individual who communicates with teammates and dares to fail greatly.

1. Develop a board of advisors with a vested interest
2. Find a good mentor
3. Take rapid action

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