In this episode of “Take a Breath,” Thom and Joe delve into strategies for finding business opportunities on LinkedIn. They candidly address the marketing challenges faced by their own business and products. Balancing the need to educate with the goal of selling, they also explore the nuances between 0, 1st, and 3rd party data.

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On this week's episode of Take a Breath ....Joe goes it alone. Thom was out on Holiday but will return for the next show.

Joe discusses the significance of meditation in his life, emphasizing its role in improving efficiency and effectiveness across various domains. He shares insights into his own meditation journey and the influences that shaped his practice. Additionally, Joe encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability by being comfortable with looking foolish. According to him, avoiding new experiences due to fear of looking silly hinders personal growth. Finally, Joe underscores the importance of effective money management for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start and sustain successful businesses.

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In this episode of the Take a Breath podcast, Joe and Thom share their plans and preparations for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. They dive into a thought-provoking discussion on a Rumi quote: "What you are looking for is also looking for you," exploring its profound implications in both personal and professional life.

Joe and Thom emphasize the importance of embracing rejection as an entrepreneur, noting that it's a frequent part of the journey and learning to love it is crucial for success. They also tackle the question of whether kids today are too soft, offering their perspectives on modern parenting and resilience.

In addition, the hosts discuss the critical skill of money management for entrepreneurs, stressing the need to be adept at handling finances both personally and professionally. They explore the power of networking and its role in entrepreneurial success. Lastly, they touch on how corporate culture is shaped from the top down, highlighting the impact of leadership on an organization's ethos.

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In this episode, Thom and Joe delve into the intriguing question: Are you the same person both professionally and in your personal life? They explore strategies for maintaining a healthy boundary between work and home life while emphasizing the importance of being fully present for family regardless of professional demands.

Additionally, Thom and Joe stress the significance of effective communication with customers. Whether receiving positive or negative feedback, understanding the reasons behind it is key to refining products and services.

Joe shares his unique approach to transforming spam emails into potential opportunities, prompting a discussion on the expectations of marketing agencies and financial planners regarding their online presence and financial stability.

The conversation extends to various pertinent topics:

As the episode concludes, Thom and Joe offer their recommendations for further exploration and reflection. Tune in for insightful perspectives on balancing professional and personal identities and thriving in both spheres.

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Welcome back to another insightful episode of "Take a Breath," where hosts Joe and Thom engage in candid conversations that encourage listeners to pause, reflect, and gain fresh perspectives on various aspects of life and business. In this episode, Joe and Thom embark on a journey through topics ranging from the intricacies of pricing strategies to the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, all while delving into the nuances of personal growth and decision-making. Join us as we explore the dangers of price hikes without added value, ponder the role of YouTube in education, dissect the impacts of inflation on consumer behavior, and contemplate the profound implications of embracing discomfort for success. Get ready to take a deep breath and dive into stimulating discussions that will leave you inspired and motivated to navigate the complexities of the modern world with courage and clarity.

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Zach Reisler is not your typical 18 year old .

He started his first company at the age of 14. He has published videos that have received over 14millions views and 100's of thousand of comments.

He is a world traveler, digital marketer and happens to be a senior in high school.

I wanted to learn more about Zach.

I think Zach represents a change in how we think of traditional paths for young adults getting started in life.

There are multiple paths people can take...not just 1.

Here is Zach's Story.

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In this episode of Take a Breath...Joe and Thom cover a lot.

From eulogizing Charlie Munger to reflecting on the year as well as talking about Why Startups fail/succeed.

Joe and Thom also discuss why the AEC vertical has contributed to much of their success over the past year.

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In this episode of "Take a Breath" , Joe and Thom discuss why scheduling calls is a better strategy than calling unannounced.

Scheduling calls on a specific day and time is respectful. By understanding the agenda.... all parties can prepare ahead of time so when the meeting happens...little time is wasted. Scheduling is mutually beneficial to both parties on the call.

Joe and Thom also discuss the importance of meeting in person vs. Zoom calls. There is a certain chemical exchange that only can happen when you meet someone in person.

Although there are always exceptions ....Your long term business relationships will most likely be with people you have met in person.

Can you be successful and nice at the same time, or do only assholes succeed?

Thom explains why every kid at some point should be a waiter or waitress . The important skills developed as a waiter or waitress can carry over your entire career.

You learn how to...

- Listen to your customer

- Understand what is most popular on menus

- learn to upsell

- learn that you are one person on a team of chefs, dishwashers, managers etc.

Finally Joe and Thom give their recommendations.

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In this episode of Take a Breath...Joe and Thom start the show off with a important message about life and how fleeting it really can be.

Joe talks about an experience where one of his close friends passed away after a fun morning or surfing with Joe and his friends.

Joe talks about what he learned from the situation and how it changed him.

Thom brings up a good point about what it means when you link in with a person.

Does that mean you should have a short intro meeting? Thom and Joe debate this topic.

They also talk about networking meetings, why podcasting is so important for B2B relationships as well as why MergedAnalytics is such a great tool for Fractional CMOs.

They finish off the show as they normally do with recommendations!

For other Take a Breath shows and segments...visit this link....Our Blog - Connecting the dots between Marketing and Sales. (mergedanalytics.com)

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In the latest episode of "Take a Breath" Joe and Thom get deep as usual in terms of discussion topics. 

Having said the above...the topics are on brand. 

Are there too many philosophers today? It seems as though many content creators on Linkedin are selling the fact that they have it all figured out. 

Could it be they are projecting?  If that is true...There is nothing wrong with that.  Joe talks about how one of the best ways to learn is through teaching. This is his hypothesis as to what is going on with all of these philosophers.

By preaching to the public...Joe believes they are actually projecting and trying to bot speak to and help themselves.

In addition to the above topic...Joe and Thom also discuss ...

- the value of keeping your offering and messaging simple.  There is also value with

- sticking with your business through tough times. 

- working from home vs going into the office

- Finding your passion

They even discuss how they used to hang out and work with John Krasinski from the show "The Office".

Thom and Joe close out the episode with some recommendations. 

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