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Are you missing out on a 400% boost in website speed and a 1% increase in conversions, with just a few simple changes discover the secrets to enhancing your web presence and skyrocketing your business success on today’s episode on Start With a Win!

Adam explores the significant weaknesses and opportunities in business, focusing on web presence with his expert guest, Tony Adams, Chief of Staff at Area 15 Ventures.  They discuss the critical role of web presence in attracting customers, boosting sales, and enhancing brand reputation.

Adam & Tony delve into various aspects of web presence, including website optimization, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), social media, online reviews, and local search. Learn the importance of understanding and incorporating keywords into website content naturally, what to avoid and what Tony recommends doing to making it easy for users to find detailed information.  Learn the crucial actions to take to have a strategic web presence and how SEO efforts can significantly impact a company's success in today's digital landscape.

Tony Adams, MBA, a seasoned professional with a track record of success, started his career at 10 and learned the value of hard work. Notable accomplishments include becoming a top mortgage broker at 19, Army service in Afghanistan, founded a hair salon, and lead key initiatives at RE/MAX International. His diverse educational journey includes an Executive MBA and web development training. Tony's awards span military honors, academic recognition, and community service. He continues to volunteer, support veteran-owned businesses, and enjoy quality time with his family and pets while exploring the Colorado outdoors and indulging in Marvel movies.

03:20 What is the number #1 thing searched for on Google?
04:06 An employee that works 24/7, 365 days for you, huh?
08:14 Biggest mistake of online presence
10:15 Five categories of online presence
10:55 How fast is your speed?
18:38 Quick action tips for websites
23:38 What is SEO?

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Today on Start With a Win, Adam talks to Laura Morton, one of the top NY Times Bestselling authors in the world.  He discusses Laura’s career, collaborations with celebrities and business leaders, and her shift towards writing more meaningful books. She emphasizes three criteria for taking on a book project: liking the person, genuinely believing in their message, and ensuring the project contributes positively to the world.

Laura shares insights from her documentary "Anxious Nation," which focuses on youth mental health and anxiety. She highlights the importance of understanding and supporting anxious children, recognizing the role parents play in their anxiety, and providing tools to manage anxiety rather than trying to cure it. She also mentions a special initiative to screen the documentary for free in October, coinciding with Mental Health Screening Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Laura Morton is the author of over 60 books and a staggering 21 New York Times bestsellers,
with a wide range of celebrities and business leaders, including Justin Beiber, the Jonas Brothers, Joan Lunden, John Maxwell, Dave Liniger, Tom Ferry and Glenn Sterns, just to name a few. Laura has been involved in the entertainment industry for more than 25 years as a writer, producer, and entrepreneur. She is the co-director, producer and writer of the award-winning documentary film, Anxious Nation, now available for streaming on Amazon, Apple Tv and Anxiousnation.com

About Anxious Nation:

Together, we can break the chains of anxiety and build a stronger, more compassionate nation. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey, shaping a future where anxiety is met with empathy, understanding, and unwavering support.

04:03 The book that had the greatest impact…
04:55 Need to check three boxes to write a book, do you have a checklist?
09:37 How do you start a relationship/process…it’s this!
11:57 Did I fail as a parent?
15:14 Why Anxious Nation?
18:52 My role as a parent, am I helping or hurting?

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Empowering your employees is the cornerstone of business success. Trust them, provide tools, and encourage ownership. In their growth, you'll find innovation and resilience, propelling your business to new heights. Invest in your team; they are your future.

Do you want to know the critical elements of success in the franchise world?

In this episode, Adam and Peter Holt, one of the top CEOs in the industry discuss them and they emphasize the importance of staying focused on the unit economics of a business and the need for a sound concept, not just a passing trend. 

Peter shares insights on the roles and responsibilities of franchisees and franchisors, highlighting the value of a good network in the franchise community. They also explore the power of leveraging resources and the significance of community involvement in building a successful franchise. 

Peter D. Holt has been managing franchise systems in both domestic and international markets for over 30 years. Currently, he is President and CEO of The Joint Corp., the largest franchised network of chiropractic clinics in the world with over 900 clinics nationwide. The Joint is a publicly traded company on NASDAQ (JYNT).

Peter boasts three decades of franchise industry experience. As the former CEO of Tasti D-Lite LLC, he transformed licensed outlets into a successful franchise system and orchestrated the acquisition of Planet Smoothie. Holt also played pivotal roles at Mail Boxes, Etc. and served on the International Franchise Association (IFA) board, demonstrating his commitment to the franchise community. He holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of London and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington.

00:55 Started at IFA knowing nothing about a franchise or trade association 
03:20 Concept or methodology?
07:15 Most powerful tool to educator the consumer is…
08:54 This has to be sound, or franchising won’t help
11:30 What really is franchising?
15:27 This is the power of a franchise model!
16:30 Franchising is the business of what?
19:43 Again the most powerful tool to educate the consumer
21:01 A regular entrepreneur is missing this…and the value of being in franchising?
           
https://www.thejoint.com/ 

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What causes a TEAM to be more successful?  It's a collaborative environment.  Thinking outside the box!  Companies that promote collaboration are 5x more likely to be high performing.  Think about this next time you get everyone together.  Stop closing off communication and building barriers, start collaborating.  

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At times do you feel you have Imposter Syndrome?  Do you lack self-confidence?

In this episode, Dr. Ivan Joseph dives into the importance of self-confidence, its impact on success, and how to overcome self-doubt. He shares his personal journey of building self-confidence, and we explore how it applies to both high-performance athletes and business leaders. Emphasizing the significance of mindset, purpose, cohesion in teams, and the value of learning from mistakes.

Whether you're an athlete, an entrepreneur, or just someone looking to boost your self-confidence and achieve your goals, you won't want to miss this insightful conversation. Join us as we uncover the keys to self-confidence and personal success.

Dr. Joseph is the Vice President, Student Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University. In this senior role, he heads the university’s effort to promote interconnectedness and belonging among a diverse student body.  He is also an internationally renowned speaker, author, performance coach, consultant, and educator, and His TEDx talk, “The Skill of Self-Confidence,” has over 26 million views and was named by Forbes as one of the 10 Best TED Talks.  Ivan has focused his research and leadership on understanding how self-confidence and cohesion drive performance.

01:09 Success begins and ends with…

03:43 Why are we afraid to swing at the plate?

05:09 Is self-confidence and humility the same?

08:19 When you have doubt, you are doing this!

09:37 Increase your self-confidence.

13:34 What do you need for team-building?

16:27 No negativity, do this instead… 

18:04 Get to the next reflection, don’t stop at the first!

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Adaptability is a key trait of great leaders.  Leaders who are willing to notice pressures and change with their business are most likely to succeed.  Now don't get me wrong, don't start chasing every squirrel that runs past your business.   But, DO understand that noticing pressures and trends that you must adapt to and around is imperative to continue a humble growth in your business. Leaders learn and implement, that's adapting to the marketplace.  Be adaptable.  How adaptable are you?  

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If you missed part 1, please go back and listen, there are great insights on how to unlock your potential and find your personal and business success.

Do you want to learn how to move from the minimum necessary to the maximum possible? 

In this episode, part 2, Jeff discusses his journey as an entrepreneur, his experiences during the 2008 recession, and how he managed to overcome challenges. 

The conversation delves into the concept of "maximum possible" in entrepreneurship, encouraging listeners to explore their true purpose and potential. Emphasizing the importance of accountability, using psychological principles of persuasion to drive positive behavior and productivity. Adam and Jeff touch on the difference between staying busy and being truly productive in the entrepreneurial world. 

The podcast aims to inspire and educate listeners on achieving success, both personally and professionally by unlocking your potential.

In 2008, Jeff Lerner faced adversity but turned his life around. He founded three multimillion-dollar businesses, found happiness in remarriage, got into great shape, and became a father to four. He credits his unique "ENTREpreneurial" life system. In 2019, he launched ENTRE Institute, which enrolled over 250,000 students in four years, becoming a leader in online education. He expanded with a podcast, "Unlock Your Potential," and a bestselling book in 2022. Today, he manages ENTRE, various ventures, podcasts, writing, speaking, and family life while maintaining his fitness and piano playing.

01:21 What is maximum possible?
02:16 Minimal necessary! 
05:01 Retirement?!?!
08:42 How to create your purpose?
13:13 The A word!
18:48 Busy vs productive
20:39 Value daily deposits & NAP
23:33 Consistent daily routine!

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Notes from part 1:  
Do you want to unlock your potential and find your personal and business success? 

Adam welcomes guest, Jeff Lerner, in this episode they delve into Jeff's journey, the importance of a mindset shift from traditional employment to entrepreneurship, and how his life operating system, with its three pillars (the three P's, three legs of successful action, and three phases of legacy), has enabled him to achieve significant success in business and life. The discussion also emphasizes the significance of personal beliefs, autonomy, and the need for individuals to understand the trade-offs between freedom and financial security in the pursuit of their goals.

In the upcoming second part of the series, Jeff will further discuss how to move from the minimum necessary to the maximum possible and the role of ambition in achieving success.

In 2008, Jeff Lerner faced adversity but turned his life around. He founded three multimillion-dollar businesses, found happiness in remarriage, got into great shape, and became a father to four. He credits his unique "ENTREpreneurial" life system. In 2019, he launched ENTRE Institute, which enrolled over 250,000 students in four years, becoming a leader in online education. He expanded with a podcast, "Unlock Your Potential," and a bestselling book in 2022. Today, he manages ENTRE, various ventures, podcasts, writing, speaking, and family life while maintaining his fitness and piano playing.

02:03 It’s true, you make your bed, you sleep in it…
05:13 Failed a dozen times and kept going.
08:50 The three Ps of success
13:20 The three legs of successful actions
14:33 The three phases of legacy
16:36 The fourth P
19:01 Where are people breaking the most in the process?

What's a great way to improve your culture, leadership, and relationships?  It's Active Listening.  Reality is that we only remember 50% of what hear - so in order to remember more - start LISTENING more intently.  This is called Active Listening.  This is your quick win for the day.  Try it!

Do you want to unlock your potential and find your personal and business success? 

Adam welcomes guest, Jeff Lerner, in this episode they delve into Jeff's journey, the importance of a mindset shift from traditional employment to entrepreneurship, and how his life operating system, with its three pillars (the three P's, three legs of successful action, and three phases of legacy), has enabled him to achieve significant success in business and life. The discussion also emphasizes the significance of personal beliefs, autonomy, and the need for individuals to understand the trade-offs between freedom and financial security in the pursuit of their goals.

In the upcoming second part of the series, Jeff will further discuss how to move from the minimum necessary to the maximum possible and the role of ambition in achieving success.

In 2008, Jeff Lerner faced adversity but turned his life around. He founded three multimillion-dollar businesses, found happiness in remarriage, got into great shape, and became a father to four. He credits his unique "ENTREpreneurial" life system. In 2019, he launched ENTRE Institute, which enrolled over 250,000 students in four years, becoming a leader in online education. He expanded with a podcast, "Unlock Your Potential," and a bestselling book in 2022. Today, he manages ENTRE, various ventures, podcasts, writing, speaking, and family life while maintaining his fitness and piano playing.

02:03 It’s true, you make your bed, you sleep in it…

05:13 Failed a dozen times and kept going.

08:50 The three Ps of success

13:20 The three legs of successful actions

14:33 The three phases of legacy

16:36 The fourth P

19:01 Where are people breaking the most in the process?

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