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Do you avoid discomfort? Or do you embrace it? The fact is, the more comfortable we become with being uncomfortable, the more we enable ourselves to succeed in life and in business. In this episode, I interview Navy Seal Combat Veteran, Brent Gleeson. Brent was part of multiple tours with Seal Team 5 and after retirement from service, he joined the world entrepreneurship. He was later named one of the top 10 CEOs by entrepreneur magazine and is now a bestselling author. In this episode we're talking through his book, Embrace the Suck: The Navy Seal Way to an Extraordinary Life.

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Work-Life balance has been called unattainable, or even a myth, by many business professionals. But Dr. Travis Parry has a different perspective. According to Dr. Travis, who has 10+ years of research, achieving balance is possible and should be pursued by every entrepreneur. Dr. Travis Parry is the creator of the Make Time Method and is the author of Achieving Balance. In this episode, you'll learn how to begin achieving work-life balance in our overworked world!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Work-Life Balance
05:50 The Myth of Work-Life Balance
12:01 Setting Boundaries for Success
18:08 The Role of Relationships in Balance
24:11 Taking Action Towards Balance

Takeaways

Achieving balance is possible and should be pursued by every entrepreneur.
Work-life balance is often misunderstood as doing everything at once.
Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining work-life balance.
Fear of failure can drive workaholism in business owners.
Relationships are a key motivator for achieving balance.
Personal development is enhanced through collaboration and support from others.
Taking action towards balance is crucial for personal fulfillment.
You can be productive without sacrificing personal time.
Balance is about prioritizing what matters most to you.
The journey to balance is ongoing and requires continuous effort.

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Sales is a topic I consider a lost art. Being a great salesman or saleswoman is a rare skill to find in today’s world. We prefer to hide behind our marketing and funnels. But the ability to sell is a skill that leads to success. In this episode, I talk to the ideal person to talk about becoming a successful salesperson. Bob Burg. He is the author of the global bestseller, The Go-Giver. In this episode, Bob Burg walks us through the 5 laws of stratospheric success. If applied, these 5 laws will skyrocket your sales ability and future success!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast Network
01:04 The Lost Art of Sales
03:35 The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success
12:44 Law of Compensation
15:49 Law of Influence
18:24 Law of Authenticity
26:44 Law of Receptivity
30:19 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Takeaways

Sales is a rare skill in today's world.
Shifting focus from getting to giving is key.
Your true worth is determined by the value you provide.
Money is an echo of the value you give.
Your income is determined by how many people you serve.
Place other people's interests first to build influence.
Authenticity is the most valuable gift you can offer.
Giving and receiving are two sides of the same coin.
Your target should be serving others, not making money.
Great salesmanship is about the other person.

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Have you ever considered hiring a Virtual Assistant? Many entrepreneurs take full advantage of the benefits VAs offer, while others have never explored what a VA can do for them. In this episode, Nathan Hirsch shares a 4-part system for hiring a great VA. Additionally, Nathan will be answering the most-submitted VA-related questions.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Virtual Assistants
07:00 Nathan's Journey with Virtual Assistants
12:46 When to Hire a Virtual Assistant
19:15 The IOTM System: Interviewing VAs
23:04 Onboarding: The Key to Success
26:39 Training Virtual Assistants Effectively
30:52 Managing Virtual Assistants for Growth
33:23 The Human Element of Virtual Assistance
36:03 Final Thoughts on Hiring VAs

Takeaways

Virtual assistants can significantly enhance business productivity.
Hiring too early is often better than hiring too late.
The IOTM system is crucial for effective VA management.
Onboarding is often overlooked but essential for success.
Training should prioritize SOPs and self-learning.
Consistent communication and meetings are key to managing VAs.
Building relationships with VAs can mitigate risks.
Understanding the different roles of followers, doers, and experts is important.
Investing in VAs can lead to personal and professional growth.
The impact of VAs extends beyond business to their families and communities.

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Do you know what you are meant to do with your life and work? Is what you’re currently doing what you know you are meant to do? In this episode, Jeff Goins shares his story of leaving a comfortable life to step into what he was made to do which, ultimately, led him to a life of purpose. In this episode, Jeff shares with us the 7 elements found on the path of discovering your calling from his book, The Art of Work.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Discovering Your Calling
04:50 Awareness: Listening to Your Life
07:14 Accidental Apprenticeships: Learning from Others
11:04 Painful Practice: The Path to Mastery
16:25 Building Bridges: Transitioning Gradually
19:07 Pivot Points: Embracing Failure as Opportunity
23:00 The Portfolio Life: Integrating Multiple Passions
29:18 Legacy: Leaving a Lasting Impact

Takeaways

Discovering your calling is a journey, not a destination.
Awareness starts with listening to your life.
Accidental apprenticeships can lead to valuable learning experiences.
Painful practice is essential for mastery.
Building bridges allows for gradual transitions in work.
Failure should be viewed as an opportunity for growth.
A portfolio life integrates multiple passions and skills.
Legacy is about what you leave behind, not just being remembered.
Clarity comes with taking action and trusting the process.
Don't be a jack of all trades; focus on mastering a few complementary skills.

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Want to write a book but feel stuck on where to start? In this episode, Chandler Bolt shares how to get clear on your why, write to the right reader, finish your draft, and improve your book with the right editing process. Get ready to learn how to write your book with more clarity and confidence!

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02:05 Helping Readers Believe and Take Action
03:08 Getting Clear on Why You’re Writing
04:13 Using Your Why for Motivation and Clarity
05:14 Writing to One Specific Reader
08:34 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as an Author
10:40 Chandler’s Simple Book Writing Process
11:40 Speaking Your Book Instead of Writing It
12:41 Two Rules for Finishing Your Draft
14:49 Finding the Right Writing Pace
16:24 Using Accountability to Finish
20:06 Reading Your Draft Out Loud
22:07 Choosing a Strong Book Title
24:19 Creating a Cover That Works
25:20 Working on the Title and Cover Last
26:24 Starting Before Everything Feels Perfect

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In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Michelle Tillis Lederman on her latest book the Connectors Advantage.

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They highlight 3 points from the book.

1. Connectors are open and accepting.
2. Connectors believe in abundance.
3. Connectors have a generous spirit.

Michelle Tillis Lederman's final thought:

There is no natural tendency to be a connector it is all learned behaviors it is all things that anybody can infuse into their interactions. It is just a way for us to embody the prioritization of people and relationships. When you are doing this, the things that you are working towards will get to you faster, easier, and better. – that is the connectors' advantage!

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Many entrepreneurs wonder how to land speaking engagements; especially paid speaking gigs! In this episode, we cover 4 steps for becoming a successful public speaker.

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In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo talks with Grant Baldwin about his book The Successful Speaker and how to land speaking engagements!

They discuss the acronym S.P.E.A.K.

S – Select a problem to solve.

P – Prepare your talk. 

E – Establish yourself as the expert.

A – Acquire paid speaking gigs.

K – Know when to scale. 

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In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Joey Coleman on the 8 phases of customer experience.

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The 8 phases of the customer experience:

· Phase 1: Assess

· Phase 2: Admit

· Phase 3: Affirm

· Phase 4: Activate

· Phase 5: Acclimate

· Phase 6: Accomplish

· Phase 7: Adopt

· Phase 8: Advocate

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In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Vanessa Van Edwards on becoming the most captivating person in the room.

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Vanessa answer's the following questions.

What is the best way to work a room?
How do you make a great impression?
How should we position ourselves socially?
How can you be the most memorable person in the room?

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