Success Explained with Chris Guerriero

Hiring a COO, or a Chief Operating Officer, might be exactly what your company needs to make its next leap in growth and get you back into your role as CEO.

But it can also be really overwhelming to think about.

Are you ready to hire a COO? What exactly do they do? How do you find the best fit for your team?

Today Chris takes you under his wing to prepare you for one of the biggest hiring decisions you’ll face as an entrepreneur.

You’ll get a few signs to look for that will let you know when it’s time to bring in a new right hand. You’ll also get an overview of what you can expect from a good COO and how to find one. Plus, Chris gives you an exercise you can do today that will help you move forward in making a decision.

In this Episode:

- Do you have mixed feelings about hiring a COO? You’re not alone. Hear how Chris felt when he first thought about bringing someone into his company

- Signs you might need to consider hiring a good COO

- Bird’s eye view of what a COO can do for your company

- The daily responsibilities you can expect a COO to take on

- Skills and experience that are a MUST in any COO you hire

- Still not sure whether hiring a COO is the best move for you? Try this exercise to get clear on what you really need to grow your company

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Is your idea of a perfect vacation hanging out by the pool and downing as many mojitos as you can?

What if, instead, you took a vacation that leads to massive growth in your business and personal life?

Today, Chris shares what the perfect vacation really looks like. 

You’ll hear how to choose the best location to be surrounded by nature, the daily routine you need to keep while you’re there, and the incredible transformation you can expect if you stick with it.

Chris has built more than a dozen successful companies and has written books that help millions of people. This is the tip he gives entrepreneurs who want to have a similar impact, be super achievers, and change their worlds for the better. Don't miss it.

In this Episode:

- How to choose the best spot for your best personal vacation that will give you solitude and clarity

- The exact routine you need to keep on your vacation to physically exhaust yourself and clear your mind

- What two lists you need to make once you’ve found that moment of clarity

- The key distinction that makes this type of vacation the most productive one of your life

- How taking one of these perfect vacations can help you experience more growth in every area of your life that most people experience in a lifetime

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Is your company falling prey to common culture killers? 

In order to build a great company, you have to develop a great company culture.

In this episode, Chris digs into some of the biggest mistakes CEOs make that kill their company culture, create distrust in their team, and cost them revenue.

Plus, you’ll hear the two simple changes you can make to strengthen your culture, win over your people, and protect yourself against low morale.

“Even great companies die or become stagnant when they fail to focus on culture.”
-Chris Guerriero

In this Episode: 

- The one thing culture killer that harm your company faster than anything else, plus what happened to a business owner seeking an investment from Chris who fell into this trap

- Does your company have the same culture now as it did when you first opened? Hear why that’s a problem

- How a rogue team member will infect your culture and cost you trust, productivity, and revenue

- Do you need to reallocate your talent? Chris explains how having the wrong people in the wrong positions kill your company’s culture

- Two things you must do if you want to strengthen your business’s culture

Resources:

• Take a look at the companies Chris has helped scale and see if there are any spots available in Chris’s consulting program.

Connect with Chris:

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• Twitter

• Instagram

• ChrisGuerriero.com

If you want to start and grow your first 8 figure company, you don’t need to spend years testing different marketing strategies and short-term tactics.

You just need to learn the secrets from someone who has done it before.

In this episode, Chris shares the #1 lesson that has helped him build four businesses in four different industries to 8 figures and beyond.

Whether you’ve been in business for decades, or are just starting your company, this proven blueprint will put you in a position for massive growth.

“The speed at which you grow is directly determined by how fast you can learn lessons.”
-Chris Guerriero

In this Episode: 

- The secret trick that will get you in the right mindset for building an 8 figure company

- How to optimize your sources of revenue and cut expenses to get to 8 figures faster

- Why systems are so important to the growth of your company

- What you need to create inside of your business that will set you apart from all of your competitors

- The one thing you need to do over the next month that will shortcut your success by years and save you millions

Resources:

Take a look at the companies Chris has helped scale and see if there are any spots available in Chris’s consulting program.

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• ChrisGuerriero.com

What happens when you’re ready to fund your business for a massive leap forward, but internal promotions aren’t giving you the cash infusion you need to scale properly?

Once it’s time to fund your business with outside investors, things can get confusing.

What type of investor do you need? What should they bring to your business? How should you prepare to pitch them?

In this episode, Chris pulls back the curtain on what successful CEOs do to fund their companies with investment capital.

You’ll hear exactly what you need to know before meeting with any investors. He breaks down the four most common types of investor groups, what you have to prove in your pitch, and the rule of thumb you need to protect your company’s interest.

Don’t miss this inside look that will help you fund your business, scale your company, and do it without being overwhelmed with your options.

“Businesses that were built to grow always grow.”
-Chris Guerriero

In this Episode: 

• The quickest, fastest way to fund your business growth if you’re not ready to look for investors
• Questions you need to answer before seeking investments to scale your company
• What you need to be able to clearly and succinctly prove to potential investors in your pitch
• The best way to keep the attention of anyone you’re pitching
• What you need to know about the most common types of investors: investment bankers, venture capital firms, angel investors, and equity partners
• Chris’s rule of thumb for whether any investor should have an active interest in your company
• Want to fund your business growth without giving away control? Find out how Chris can help you scale to 7 figures and beyond

Resources:

• Take a look at the companies Chris has helped scale to 7 figures and beyond and see if there are any spots available in Chris’s consulting program.

Connect with Chris:

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• Twitter
• Instagram
• ChrisGuerriero.com

Your Board of Directors is an incredibly valuable asset you need to tap into in order to scale your company and become a 7 figure entrepreneur. Are you leveraging their power, or are you being intimidated into running ineffective meetings that are costing you revenue? In this episode, Chris fills you in on the 7 figure secret to running constructive meetings with your Board of Directors or Advisors: an iron-clad agenda. He shares the exact template he uses for each of his meetings, including the one that produced 11 new potential acquisitions before he was even in the room. Don’t miss out on this powerful strategy that will empower your Board members and make you look like a next-level  CEO. 

“A Board, whether it’s a Board of Directors or a Board of Advisors, is supposed to help you grow faster and avoid costly obstacles… The only way to achieve that is if you lead your Board.”
-Chris Guerriero

In this Episode: 

• The most powerful tool to utilize your Board of Directors or Advisers if you want to scale your company faster
• How you need to prepare your Board before your meeting so that they can show up ready and excited to participate
• The idea sample Board meeting template 7 figure entrepreneurs are using
• How Chris used this strategy to get the names of 11 companies to potentially acquire at a recent Board meeting
• What you’re missing out on when you don’t have an agenda guiding your time and discussion
• How meeting agendas help your Board members feel like rock-stars and make you look like an alpha CEO

Connect with Chris:

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• Twitter
• Instagram
• ChrisGuerriero.com

You know that investing in different aspects of your business is key to growth, but what are you investing in yourself? In this episode, Chris breaks down why you can’t skip investing in your own personal development. He shares the big difference between dabbling in personal development and going all-in on it as a high-performing entrepreneur. You’ll also hear what drives him above anything else. Getting clear on what drives you is a game-changer for your business; tune in to hear how you can start finding out what that is.

“When you find your drive, you’ll win more and you’ll have a lot more fun in both business and in life”
-Chris Guerriero

In this Episode: 

• Why Chris wasn’t able to fully tap into his personal development training without adequate life experience 
• What personal development really comes down to when you’re in business
• Why the quality of your mentor doesn’t matter as much as your personal journey
• Chris’s one true drive in life and business
• How personal development is different for high-growth CEOs

Resources:

• Watch the YouTube video!

Connect with Chris:

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• Twitter
• Instagram
• ChrisGuerriero.com

Employees are the backbone of your business -- but if you’re not careful, one wrong person can infect your entire infrastructure. In today’s episode, Chris equips you with strategies you need to know when it’s time to let someone go. You’ll hear the system he uses in all of his businesses, the one thing you need to look out for in your relationships with employees, and why you can’t be afraid to lose a top-performer if their attitude is toxic. Letting go of a problematic employee is one of the best ways you can support your team, so dig into these tips before you let a bad apple spoil the bunch. 

“Knowing when to fire somebody is vital to keeping your team strong.”
-Chris Guerriero

In this Episode: 

• Why you have to have a checklist for leaders on your team to keep track of employee issues and cover yourself legally
• How Chris and his team use their checklist before terminating an employee
• The one unwritten rule that Chris lives by and how it tells him when it’s time to let someone go
• What happened to Chris’s business when he fired his top closer
• Have a virus in your company? Here’s why your team needs you to take action

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• Twitter
• Instagram
• ChrisGuerriero.com

Are you spending your days stressed and overwhelmed, or stretched and creative? Stress has less to do with how full your calendar is and more to do with how you stimulate your brain. In this episode, Chris explains why you have to create space in your day for a variety of stimulations and stop trying to escape through mindless activities. You’ll also hear why finding clarity is the most important thing you can do to set yourself up for success. Don’t miss this episode if you want to supercharge your productivity by making a few simple changes in your routine.

“When we’re stressed, we make poor decisions. But when we’re stretched, we get creative.”
-Chris Guerriero

In this Episode: 

• What’s the difference between being stressed and being stretched? 
• You’re trying to escape from stress with the wrong things. Try this instead
• Things you can do throughout your day to stimulate your brain, including one odd thing Chris’s friend swears helped in building a nine-figure company
• Why a personal vacation can be your key to clarity
• What Chris’s team spends more time on than any other task to ensure success
• The number one rule for clarity

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• Twitter
• Instagram
• ChrisGuerriero.com

If you want to see sustainable growth in your business, you have to know and stay focused on the right actions. In this episode, Chris explains why understanding your core competency gives you the power to stand apart from your competitors and organize your team more effectively. You’ll hear how some of his clients are leveraging their core competencies to generate eight figures a week and how you can narrow in your focus the same way. If your attention is being pulled in different directions and you don’t know the exact actions you need to take every single day to grow, don’t miss this episode.

“When you master the art of staying focused on the right actions, growing becomes infinitely smoother and far more predictable”
-Chris Guerriero

In this Episode: 

• Why you have to master the art of staying focused on the right actions
• How focus helped Chris put 4 out of 5 competitors out of business within a few years of opening his first company
• How understanding your core competency will motivate your team to make the best use of their time
• Three businesses that hit a growth plateau before understanding what they needed to do to drive growth, and the results they saw from staying focused on those actions
• An exercise to help find your core competency

Connect with Chris:

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• Twitter
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• ChrisGuerriero.com