Start With A Win

Start With A Win

By Adam ContosBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Start With A Win episodes

  • Quick Win - Give Recognition!

    Recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential. Employees who feel recognized are 5x more connected to company culture. Make it a daily habit! 🌟 #EmployeeRecognition #Leadership #CompanyCulture

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    Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347
    Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT

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    #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

    1 min
  • Quick Win - Increase Productivity and Positivity

    Start your day with gratitude. Write down 3 things you're thankful for. This simple practice sets your brain in the right place. Studies show employees are 78% more effective when they practice gratitude daily. Why? A positive attitude helps you see opportunities, not just challenges. So, practicing gratitude puts you in an opportunistic mindset from the start, leading to better performance.

    #GratitudeWorks #PositiveMindset #QuickWin

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership

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    YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO
    Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347
    Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT

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    Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/
    Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO
    Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO
    Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/

    #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

    1 min
  • Q Burdette: How to Actually Grow Your Business

    How does a real estate powerhouse and two-time Survivor competitor master the art of leading under pressure and thriving in high-stakes scenarios? Dive into the mindset and strategies of Quintavius Burdette, who's conquered the boardroom and the island, as he shares his secrets to planning, prioritizing, and executing under challenging conditions. Discover how to reset and recharge daily, manage a bustling real estate portfolio with a young family, and stay laser-focused on your goals. If you're ready to level up your leadership and personal discipline, this Start With a Win episode with Adam Contos is your game plan for winning.

    Quintavius “Q” Burdette is a high-performing real estate leader, former Division I athlete, and nationally recognized reality TV competitor known for his relentless drive and competitive edge.  Originally from Senatobia, Mississippi, Q grew up in a large family where he developed the grit and discipline that would define his success. He went on to compete in both football and track at Ole Miss before taking a bold leap into real estate.

    Today, he’s a top-producing RE/MAX agent, leading a high-volume business and earning a reputation for hustle and results. Many also recognize Q from his standout appearances on Survivor, where his fearless, strategic mindset made him one of the most talked-about contestants.  Whether in business or competition, Q lives by a simple principle: bet on yourself, stay adaptable, and never back down from a challenge.

    00:00 Intro
    02:42  Leadership Lessons…
    07:20 Don’t have time, you sure?
    11:10 Everyone, Needs to be able to set this…
    15:40 How to compete every day!
    19:30 How do you want your story?
    21:30 Mindsets and Systems to be the best!
    26:39 To grow your business you must know this!!!
    29:50 Oh it has changed…


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    Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347
    Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT

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    Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/
    Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO
    Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO
    Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/

    #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

    33 min
  • Quick Win - Unlock Your Potential: Daily Learning for Growth

    Reflect on your growth: What did you learn yesterday? What are you learning today? Have a plan to expand your mind and strengthen your body daily. Whether it's reading a chapter, learning something new, or challenging yourself physically, small steps lead to significant gains. Keep pushing forward to grow smarter, stronger, and more productive every day.

    #DailyLearning #PersonalGrowth #ContinuousImprovement

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership

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    YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO
    Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347
    Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT

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    Connect with Adam:
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    Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/
    Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO
    Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO
    Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/

    #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

    2 min
  • Quick Win - The Secret to Strengthening Team Accountability!

    Build a culture of accountability within your team! Encourage ownership of tasks, understanding their impact on broader goals. Conduct regular check-ins to discuss progress and challenges, providing support as needed. Ensure your team operates cohesively, transparently, and remains accountable for their responsibilities. #TeamAccountability #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership

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    YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO
    Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347
    Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT

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    Connect with Adam:
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    Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/
    Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO
    Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO
    Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/

    #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

    1 min
  • Moe Carrick: The Real Reason Your Best People Leave

    What does it truly take to build a workplace where people don't just show up - they ignite? In this electrifying episode of Start With a Win, host Adam sits down with Moe Carrick, a visionary work futurist and culture architect whose unconventional path - from wilderness guide to organizational mastermind - has given her a perspective on human potential that most leaders never discover. Moe pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces shaping today's most successful (and most struggling) organizations. In a world rocked by seismic workplace shifts, a loneliness epidemic, and the relentless rise of AI, she challenges everything leaders think they know about what employees actually need - and what it costs when those needs go unmet. This is the raw, resonant truth about what separates thriving cultures from toxic ones, and the surprisingly human principles that make all the difference. If you lead people - or aspire to - this episode will change how you see your organization forever.

    Moe Carrick is a work futurist, culture architect, and bestselling author who helps leaders and organizations turn workplace friction into fuel for growth. With over two decades of experience working with companies big and small - from Nike to nonprofits - Moe’s research-backed methods help teams align, scale, and create cultures where connection drives performance. A TEDx and SXSW speaker recognized by Thinkers 360, Fast Company, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Moe is on a mission to fix the way we work so people thrive - and businesses win.

    00:00 Intro
    03:45 We all need this… 
    04:54 This is where organizational culture starts.
    08:55 Never heard this statement before… 
    12:40 Employers are being mindful and designing systems for this! 
    16:00 Biggest important need!
    20:01 Why we fixing after the fact when those things are core?
    24:50 Non-negotiable in setting a culture for your organization. 
    26:15 My fav ritual. 
     
    https://moementum.com/ 
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrick/ 
    https://www.instagram.com/moecarrick/ 


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    YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO
    Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347
    Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT

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    Connect with Adam:
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    Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/
    Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO
    Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO
    Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/

    #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

    29 min
  • Quick Win - Positive vs Negative Influences

    Positive influence vs. negative influence: Imagine two people—one with a smile, seeking opportunities to excel in business, eager to help and succeed. The other avoids interaction, spreading misery and negativity. The difference is clear: positivity drives growth and success, while negativity hinders progress.

    Human nature often leans towards negativity, so consciously choose positive influences. Support those who uplift and inspire, rather than drain energy with negativity. Seek positivity in your interactions—it's key to a successful day.

    #PositiveInfluence #ChoosePositivity #QuickWin

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership

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    YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO
    Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347
    Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT

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    Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/
    Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO
    Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO
    Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/

    #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

    1 min
  • Quick Win - Turning Paychecks Into Purpose

    People don’t just want a paycheck — they want purpose.
    A paycheck gets compliance. But purpose? That gets commitment.

    Mission-driven workers are 54% more likely to stay long-term. Loyalty like that doesn’t come from perks — it comes from meaning.
    Connect the task to the impact. Show your team who benefits from their work.

    How are you helping your team see the purpose behind what they do?

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership
    Want weekly leadership content? Go here ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com

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    YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO
    Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347
    Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT

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    Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/
    Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO
    Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO
    Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/

    #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

    1 min
  • Shaun Rawls: The Cost of Saying Yes to Everything

    In this episode of Start With a Win, join Adam Contos, host, as he steps into a powerful, no-fluff conversation with Shaun Rawls - a leader who has built empires, walked away from them, and redefined what success truly means.  Shaun pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces shaping how we spend our time, energy, and attention - challenging the habits, relationships, and decisions we often accept without question. Through candid stories, sharp insights, and a few unexpected twists, this episode invites you to rethink what’s driving your life and leadership… and what might be quietly holding you back.
    Shaun Rawls is the Founder and CEO of Rawls Consulting, a national speaker, and author of F-it-less: Living Without What Holds You Back. Over 25 years, he built Atlanta's #1 residential real estate firm — The Rawls Group of Keller Williams — growing it to 2,000 agents and $4 billion in annual sales, earning him a spot on Real Trends' Top 40 Brokers in America.
    A Georgia Tech grad, Shaun lives in Atlanta with his wife Jeri and their five kids. When he's not building businesses, he's at the beach, on a motorcycle, or on the tennis court.

    00:00 Intro
    02:15 Sometimes you have to get out to start new…
    04:35 Wanted to write it to be this not reactive!
    06:40 Skills are to make part of your toolbox not this… 
    08:35 Key skill – listen up!
    14:10 Biggest aha on writing a book or not writing…
    15:40 Four Energy Quadrants 
    19:35 Willing VS Want.
    22:30 Where leaders get in trouble a lot!
    24:40 Make them feel the pain to understand.
    30:05 Gratitude didn’t resonate with me! 

    https://shaunrawls.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/theshaunrawls/ 
    https://x.com/rawlsshaun 
    https://www.instagram.com/theshaunrawls/


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    YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO
    Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347
    Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT

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    Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/

    #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

    34 min
  • Quick Win - The Surprising Secret to Driving Exceptional Results

    Elevate your team's results with influential leadership! Lead by example, demonstrating commitment and a strong work ethic. Utilize persuasive communication to align efforts with organizational goals. Cultivate a positive attitude, strong decision-making skills, and lasting relationships. Your influence inspires action. That's your key to success! #InfluentialLeadership #LeadershipExcellence #TeamEmpowerment

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership

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    YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO
    Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347
    Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT

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    Connect with Adam:
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    Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/
    Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO
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    Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/

    #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

    1 min

About Start With A Win

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Every day you have a choice. You can wake up and choose to give in to mediocrity and complacency, you can choose bad habits and poor choices, and you can do the bare minimum to get by and fly under…

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