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What does it take to win as an entrepreneur? Coach Reed Maltbie reveals how adopting a Spartan mindset can unlock peak performance and help you thrive in the fast-paced world of business.

What’s covered in this episode:

• The connection between the Spartan mindset and entrepreneurial success
• How to build mental toughness for high-pressure situations
• Strategies for achieving optimal performance in business and life
• Coach Reed Maltbie’s tips for staying focused and driven in competitive environments

Coach Reed Maltbie has dedicated his life to creating the very best environments for achieving optimum performance.

With over 30 years of professional coaching experience, he knows first-hand the power of language to create optimal performance.

His new book, The Spartan Mindset, focuses significantly on the impact of language on performance. It is a must-read for anyone who strives to be a more effective and supportive communicator as a business leader, entrepreneur, in the sporting world and beyond.

📚 Coach Reed's book:
The Spartan Mindset: Mastering the Language Of Excellence by Reed Maltbie

Connect with Reed Maltbie at  linkedin.com/in/reedmaltbie/

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Ready to launch and grow your e-commerce business? Join Steve Kilberg as he shares actionable tips and expert insights to help you start strong, scale strategically, and thrive in the competitive e-commerce space.

What’s covered in this episode:

• Key considerations for starting a successful e-commerce business
• How to navigate the challenges of scaling an online store
• Strategies for building a loyal customer base and increasing sales
• Steve Kilberg’s insider advice on standing out in a crowded market

Steve has over 20 years of online experience. The past 5 he has focused specifically on eCommerce. He started a eCom business over a discussion at dinner one night and grew it to 7 figures so he knows how this stuff works.

📚Steve's Leaders Are Readers picks:
Dotcom Secrets:  The Underground Playbook For Growing Your Company Online with Sales Funnels by Russel Brunson
Expert Secrets: The Underground Playbook For Converting Your Online Visitors Into Lifelong Customers by Russel Brunson
$100M Offer: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No by Alex Hormozi

For access to Steve's quick and affordable coaching go to:
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What do you do when no one knows who you are? Build a personal brand that feels authentic and transparent! 

Join Tom Reaoch as he shares expert tips and strategies for creating a brand that truly reflects who you are and connects with your audience.

What’s covered in this episode:

• Why authenticity is the cornerstone of a strong personal brand
• How to communicate transparency without oversharing
• Strategies for building trust and credibility through your branding
• Tom Reaoch’s proven methods for standing out in today’s digital landscape

Tom Reaoch is an American, known as The King of Networking in Brazil. He has spent many years in professional marketing and product development in Brazil and around the world for small, medium, and large businesses as well as  multinational corporations.

Presently Tom is the  Founder and Host of three podcasts about Business: Talk 2 Brazil Business Connection in English, BBN Brasil Business Network in Portuguese, and Café & Networking Podcast, both English and Portuguese interviews. He is a public Speaker and Author (in Portuguese) “Seja Executivo e Não Executado".

To listen to our previous episode, "Networking And Your Personal Brand with Tom Reaoch" go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/1139753/9339088

To connect with Tom go to:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomreaoch/

Tom's pick for the Leaders Are Readers series:
How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie

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Want to stand out as an expert on LinkedIn? Join Naomi Johnson as she shares insider tips and proven strategies to help you position yourself as a thought leader and attract the right opportunities.

What’s covered in this episode:

• How to craft a LinkedIn profile that showcases your expertise
• Strategies for building meaningful connections and increasing visibility
• Tips for leveraging LinkedIn to attract clients and grow your business
• Naomi Johnson’s insights on standing out in a competitive professional network

Naomi Johnson is an Expert LinkedIn Profile Writer, who has spent the last 10 years helping people position themselves as the ‘go to’ expert within their industry and structuring their business so prospects come to them pre-sold and ready to buy. She is the founder of TheProfile.Company and The Expert Economy, and author of The Expert Economy, What to Put on Your LinkedIn Profile and Grassroots to Green Shoots.

🎁 Go to http://www.theprofile.company/scorecard Answer 18 questions and discover where your business might be falling short, and how, with a little attention you can begin to make LinkedIn work for you.

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New to sales and not sure where to start? Join Curt Tueffert as he breaks down the essentials of selling for new entrepreneurs, with practical tips and insights to help you close deals and grow your business.

What’s covered in this episode:

• The fundamentals of selling every entrepreneur needs to know
• How to overcome common challenges when starting out in sales
• Strategies for connecting with customers and building trust
• Curt Tueffert’s expert advice for mastering the sales process

Curt Tueffert  has over 20 years experience in Sales & Marketing. Curt's work has earned him a Stevie award as well as other accolades.  As the VP of Sales Development for a $1B Industrial Distributor, Curt works his skills daily on the front lines of sales and marketing.

Curt's picks for the Leaders Are Readers Series:
Hope Is Not A Strategy: The 6 Keys To Winning The Complex Sale by Rick Page
The Greatest Sales Man In The World by Og Mandino

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What if you could accomplish more in 12 weeks than most people do in a year? Discover the game-changing strategies from The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran in this episode, where we explore how to maximize productivity and achieve your goals faster.

What’s covered in this episode:

• The core principles of the 12 Week Year framework
• How to set and execute goals with laser focus
• Strategies for overcoming procrastination and staying accountable
• Why short-term planning can lead to long-term success

This is the year of EXECUTION! We are focused on getting things done in 2025. 

Episodes mentioned:

1. Leaders Are Readers Episode 6: Start With Why. How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action by Simon Sinek 
2. Get Into The Habit Of Getting Results with America's Only Chief Results Officers, Blain Oelkers 

Grab the FREE write up at www.reinventingperspectives.com

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Great leadership starts with leading yourself. Join Kyle Gillette, author of SAGE Mindset, as he explores how self-leadership lays the foundation for building stronger teams and thriving businesses.

What’s covered in this episode:

• The key principles of the SAGE Mindset framework
• How self-leadership impacts your effectiveness as a leader
• Strategies for personal growth that translate into professional success
• Kyle Gillette’s insights on creating a leadership legacy

Kyle Gillette helps small business owners and leaders around the world to take their businesses from good to great. He is an ICF certified coach, behavioral analyst, and creator of the MEGA Mindset Leadership framework that helps people in all aspects of life including relationships with others as well as themselves.

As a mindset coach who specializes in helping clients understand how their thoughts affect their lives and business, Kyle understands what it takes for someone’s mindset to change.

SAGE LEADERSHIP: A 4-Part Framework For Becoming A People First Leader by Kyle Gillette

Kyle's pick for the Leaders Are Readers Series:
Crucial Accountability : Tools For Resolving Violated Expectations, Broken Commitments, and Bad Behaviour by Kerry Patterson et. al.  

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Struggling to balance health and business? Fitness innovator Fitz Koehler shares how to prioritize your wellness without sacrificing success, offering actionable tips to achieve both personal and professional goals.

What’s covered in this episode:

• Why your health is a critical part of your success strategy
• Practical ways to fit fitness into your busy schedule
• The connection between wellness and peak performance
• Fitz Koehler’s expert advice for building long-term healthy habits

Fitz Koehler, M.S.E.S.S. is one of the most prominent and compelling fitness experts and race announcers in America. As the voice of the Los Angeles Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Big Sur Marathon, DC Wonder Woman Run Series, and more, she brings big structure, energy, and joy to sport. She’s passionate about guiding others to live better and longer through her company, Fitzness®.

Our book pick for this week's episode:
My Noisy Cancer Comeback: Running At The Mouth While Running For My Life by Fitz Koehler

🎁For tons of free resources on - the Exact Formula for Weight Loss, fitness videos, recipes, articles, etc. go to http://www.fitness.com/blog 

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I always ask the amazing guests that come on this podcast:
What is the #1 book that has impacted your journey as an entrepreneur?

For all the new entrepreneurs that are wondering, 'of all the thousands of books I could read to get ahead, what are the must-reads', this is the episode with the life-changing books to read & apply for 2026. 

To get you started on your business transformation journey for the year we have covered some (not all) of our most frequently recommended books for you. 

1. E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber  at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1139753/9495760
2. Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renee A Mauborgne at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1139753/10592058 
3. Building A Storybrand by Donald Miller at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1139753/9450173
4. Positioning: The Battle For Your Mind by Al Ries et. al. at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1139753/11277323 

Wishing YOU a Happy Festive Season, and an amazing 2026! 

Thank you for listening in to the podcast. We have more value to add to this new entrepreneur community in 2026. 

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Dreading those tough talks? Jenny Toh, founder of RiverLifeCoaching, shares powerful strategies to approach difficult conversations with confidence and empathy, transforming them into opportunities for growth and connection.

What’s covered in this episode:

• Why handling difficult conversations is a critical skill for leaders
• Techniques for staying calm and composed under pressure
• How to navigate conflicts while fostering trust and understanding
• Jenny Toh’s expert tips for turning tough talks into positive outcomes

Jenny is an ICF ACC coach who is the director of River Life Coaching Pte. Ltd., her life coaching practice where she coaches individuals to define success on their own terms personally and professionally. Jenny is passionate about empowering introverted women to remain authentic. She is also a lawyer and a mother of three living in Singapore.

📚The book that this presentation is based on:
Difficult Conversations: How To Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen at https://amzn.to/3BBAU3e

Listen to a previous episode with Jenny: "Is Impostor Syndrome Getting In The Way Of Your Purpose" at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1139753/8684785 

To learn more about Jenny's work go to https://www.riverlifecoaching.com


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