Smooth Operator Podcast

Without data, there’s no way for you to make accurate assessments on what you’re seeing. Without numbers, you are much more likely to plan with your gut and not base it on reality.

So what kind of numbers are we supposed to be looking for?

In today’s episode, we cover 3 main areas that must be tracked to make the best decisions:

The data will set you free and improve decision-making at every level!

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Are you struggling to take your business to the next level? Do you feel like you're stuck and not sure how to grow?

In this episode, Brendan McCauley, founder of Growing Entrepreneur, shares his mission to help 50,000 entrepreneurs launch a 5-Day Challenge that generates up to six figures in just 31 days.

He talks about his journey to entrepreneurship and the significance of accountability and support in achieving goals. Listen as we talk about …

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What does it mean to be a transformational leader?

When we think about leadership training, much of what we’ve been trained to do is transactional.

Do this… great! Do that… done!

But we all know that type of leadership will only take you so far and wear you out in the long run. It’s exhausting and requires continuous oversight over what team members are doing.

To level up your own leadership, you need to embrace becoming a transformational leader.

Discover more in today’s episode

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What does it mean to be a fearless leader?

For many, leadership isn’t something that they ever pursued, but they were called to it. And often that can trigger a response that puts us into an uncomfortable space.

The good news is, you’re not alone.

Sha Sparks is the CEO (Chief Excitement Officer) of Sparks of Fire International. She hosts The Power of Investing in People Podcast, is the author of How to Get Your Voice Back, is a Certified Fearless Living Coach and Trainer, and the Co-Founder of the FIRESTARTERS Book Project.

In this episode, we uncover:
How formative experiences continue to impact us well into our adult years, and how to recover from those experiences
Why imposter syndrome comes into effect and how to overcome this feeling
That using our voice to tell our story can open us up to new possibilities and outcomes
Why physically journaling creates connections in our brain that releases past traumas and can help redefine ourselves

Most people have some kind of trauma that we (unconsciously) carry with us. Having ways to process these experiences and move on is an incredibly valuable exercise that I would suggest to anyone.

Work with Sha here: https://www.shasparks.com/

Listen to her podcast: https://www.shasparkspodcast.com/

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Time is a limited and invaluable resource, yet it often feels like we don't have enough of it.

We've all been there: spending hours on unproductive tasks, procrastinating, or simply getting sidetracked.

But what if we could identify our time wasters and optimize our schedules for maximum productivity?

Enter the time study.

By tracking our daily activities for a couple of weeks, we can analyze how we're spending our time, where we're wasting it, and how we can make better use of it.

In this episode, we'll explore how a time study can help you prioritize your time, increase efficiency, and achieve your goals.

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What if our brain was able to think at a much higher level?

We all know what it’s like to be hampered by indecision. To be unsure of the next step to take in our strategic plan. But what if our brain could be trained to break through these self-imposed limitations and clear the obstacles for us?

Today we’re joined by Jarrod Haning from Mindset Performance. Jarrod works with entrepreneurs to help them see past their blind spots and uncover their true potential.

Discover:

This type of work is incredibly interesting and feels somewhat counter-intuitive, but the fact is that most of us already have the knowledge needed to progress. But we’re holding ourselves back.

Doing some mind pushups will help us get past our own limitations and truly see what is possible for us!

Apply for your mind scan with Jarrod here: https://www.mindsetperformance.co/

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I've noticed a troubling trend among small businesses in closed Facebook communities and business groups. 🤔

Many are looking to hire only females or bragging about having a female team. 😱😲

As a business owner and leader, I encourage diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of my business. The best hire I ever made was a female, who ultimately replaced me in my previous job. Her different way of approaching things and unique perspective added immense value to the team.

Having both masculine and feminine energy within a company can be incredibly useful and lead to amazing results. Diversity should be encouraged in all aspects of employment, and discrimination based on someone's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information is illegal.

In this episode, I'll be discussing why this is not only illegal but also detrimental to the success of a business. I'll also be sharing personal anecdotes about the benefits of having a diverse team and how it can lead to incredible results.

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What steps can we take to bring our marketing skills to the next level?

Despite all the bells and whistles that we have available to us these days, marketing really hasn’t changed. We’re just using different platforms. But studying and learning from those with years of experience is paramount to growing our skills.

Ryan Withrow from Awesome Communication joins us on the podcast. Ryan has more than 10 years’ experience in marketing, $500,000,000+ in direct sales, customer experience, inbound and outbound campaign implementation, call center management, and supervision.

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Ryan is a wealth of information that’s worked with some legends in this industry. Hearing the tactical details of his methods is incredibly interesting and gives me some amazing ideas for my own marketing.

Enjoy this deep dive into sales!

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Habits and routines are the cornerstone to your business. And nowhere is this more clear for me than start and end of the week routines

This is where our team needs us the most. We have to be on our game to put together the pieces for them to do their jobs.

I’ve noticed that Monday morning and Friday afternoon are often the least productive for strategic work - so why not schedule out things to keep us moving forward!

Start of the week gives us momentum. Allows for Monday morning to be action-oriented towards routine tasks rather than waffling about.

Friday is shutting things down, taking stock of the week. Unpacking this now so we’re able to enjoy any time off that we have scheduled for the weekend rather than leave something unfinished on the desk.

Once you know what needs to be done on both of these, operationalize it!

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What exactly does it take to become a great leader?

Leadership is a buzzword that we often hear thrown around, but what does it actually mean to grow your leadership skills?

Today I’m speaking with Maggie Perotin from Stairway to Leadership. She’s a business and leadership coach who helps service-based entrepreneurs attract paying clients consistently and without overwhelm.

Discover how:

✔️ How taking radical responsibility for everything in her business allows for her positive outlook to really shine
✔️ Why creating space for your team members will help to establish trust and enduring relationships
✔️ How to process your emotions to avoid putting undue stress on your team
✔️ Routines that can help you center yourself and enable you to show up in the best way

I know that developing my own leadership skills is a continuous process that will never truly be over. When we embrace learning, we are setting the stage for this to become part of our professional development.

Learn more from Maggie here: https://stairwaytoleadership.com/

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