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Are you looking to get rich quick!? Then keep moving along because we're coming at you with a hot take! We think that getting rich slowly is where it's at. 

Join us for a lot of ranting, some funny stories, and our real-life experience with building wealth slowly.

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In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing the story of how Dom Davis started his gym, Motivated X Design, in 2020. Yes, that’s right. He opened a gym during a pandemic! This is an inspiring tale of bootstrapping a business based on demand and making creative choices to grow intentionally and build a community.

Connect with Dom:

• https://www.facebook.com/motivatedbydesign
• https://www.instagram.com/motivatedxdesign

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Some things about running a business are very fun, some are very stressful, and some are downright scary! That’s why it helps to have a good team of professionals to make sure you’re legally protected.

Contracts, payment terms, HR, oh my!

Things can get really complicated really fast as your business grows, and you may not even be aware of the risks that may lie ahead. We want to help you be prepared and know what experts you want on your side to set your company up for success. 

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If you’ve started your own business, you may have experienced some interesting reactions from the people around you. This episode is one big segment of “Rants with Rance” as we talk about some of the funny (and some of the frustrating) things we’ve encountered as we’ve taken Avalanche Creative from side hustle to full-blown business. We love all the support we’ve received along the way from friends and family...but we’re still pretty sure our parents couldn’t explain what we do to a stranger. And contrary to the popular belief of our grandmas, what we do is a little more specific than “computer stuff.”

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As entrepreneurs, we always want to move at lightning speed, but is there a case for intentionally slowing down? The more rowers you get in your boat, the slower it takes to make a turn without sending anyone overboard. In this episode, we chat about why we’re intentionally slowing down to set our company up for long-term growth. 

• Other episodes referenced: Episode 29

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What is the secret to success? Well, there isn’t one, but grasping the concept of delayed gratification doesn’t hurt! Learning to sacrifice short-term pleasures for long-term gains is possibly the single greatest contributing factor to getting out of the paycheck-to-paycheck grind and building a future you can get excited about. We talk about how delayed gratification helped us pay off our student loans, save up an emergency fund, buy our house, and grow our business - and how it has built the habits we need to keep the goal train rolling. 

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If you haven’t heard of the Enneagram, you must be living under a rock. In this episode, we’re sharing about how the Enneagram has helped us in our personal lives, careers, and marriage. If you’ve been wondering what this thing is all about and if it’s worth it to learn more, take a listen!

Recommended resources:

• Instagram: @enneagramandcoffee, @enneagramashton
• Website: The Enneagram Institute
• Book: The Road Back to You 

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In this episode, Lance gets to play fanboy to Hook Agency founder and CEO, Tim Brown. Hook Agency is a fellow quickly-growing SEO agency based out of Minneapolis, MN, and we’re talking shop about starting and growing an agency, SEO, content marketing, running a business with your spouse, and so much more! 

• Hook Agency Website: https://hookagency.com/ 
• Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-brown-%F0%9F%8E%A3-3160bb35/ 

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In this episode, we have the privilege of hanging out with Aaron Mason, Director of Expansion for Next Door Photos. If you’re interested in learning about a business with one of the most unique, impactful, and well-positioned business models out there, tune in! Next Door Photos has managed to find a way to empower local owner-operators around the country to support the quickly-evolving media needs of the real estate industry all while developing a global supply chain that gives thousands of people an opportunity for meaningful employment. 

If you’re a real estate agent, local photographer, or someone looking to start your own thing, this episode is especially for you!

• Next Door Photos: https://nextdoorphotos.com/
• Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronrmason/ 
• Referenced episodes: https://avalanche.libsyn.com/rocketfuel-running-a-business-with-your-spouse-episode-20

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At the end of April, we shared what it was like to experience the COVID-19 pandemic as small business owners. It is one of our most popular episodes, so we thought we’d record a follow-up episode now that we’re 6 months into the pandemic. If you’re wondering what it’s really like to lead a small company and team through an unpredictable time, have a listen. If you’re a fellow small business owner looking for some company for your misery...well, we try to bring the positive vibes, but this episode might help you not feel so alone.

• Avalanche Marketing Group: https://avalanchegr.com/avalanche-marketing-group 
• Sign up for email: https://avalanchegr.com/avalanche-email 
• Referenced episodes: https://avalanche.libsyn.com/real-small-business-owners-of-covid-19-episode-12 

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