Fitness World CEO and Founder Chris Smith has been through it all, from filing for bankruptcy during the pandemic to now having 16 locations. Talk about grit and perseverance.

Did I mention he also advocates for his business and other local businesses on a political level? We talk about his journey from worst to first as well as why he isn't afraid to educate the government about the world of business owners.

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Sometimes your business will grow organically in directions you didn't expect.  When enough clients ask you to expand your services, should you explore those opportunities?  What if you don't feel passionate about it?  This is the time to remind yourself why you started this business.  Don't forget what you are building and why.

I chatted with Fred Litwiniuk, Co-CEO of Litco Law about how he stays connected with the core purpose behind his business to ensure he brings passion to everything he does.

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Connor Curran, founder of Local Laundry is BACK everyone and he is a social media superstar.

We catch up with him and discuss some of the challenges he and his business faced since the last time we chatted on the show.

How did he increase his bottom line and brand exposure for free?

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"Mistakes are learning points." Brian Smith, UGG Founder

Brian's ability to disaster manage makes it very clear as to why he has experiences the success he has. It's because he sees them as opportunities to grow and edge out the competition.

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It's not all rainbows and sunshine building an internationally know brand.

Brian Smith founded UGG back when he was surfing in Malibu looking to fit this niche market: footwear for surfers. And he thought this is it, instant millionaire. Fast forward to his first attempt at the business and he sold 28 pairs... hard to believe knowing what we know now about UGG.

Brian also talks about his book, "The Birth of a Business." You don't give birth to an adult, the same thing goes for your business. You have to raise it nurture it and build it up to success.

How did he take this idea and create the cult brand we see today? Learn about the failures he endured, low and high moments and how his business started out just like yours in this interview. 

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Did you know?

The average self-employed individual earns 30% less than a paid employee.I find that fascinating.

Are you playing favourites as a boss?

Or are you your leader's favourite?

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Burnout is real and your employees burn out is 100% something you need to address. 

How do you handle backlash?

Career cushioning is the latest hot term in the business world... but what is it?

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“We look for people who are humble, hungry and smart.” - Todd and Fred Litwiniuk, Co-Ceo’s, Litco Law

I've wanted Litco Law on this show for a LONG time. Why? Because Litco Law does their business differently. It's not about being a stuffy lawyer. For Fred, it's about actually following through with your values and creating an environment that is geared towards their clients needs AND their employees needs.

When you can build a brand like Fred has with his brother Todd, the public perception of the brand is driven by the word of clients and employees. People are happy to be brand ambassadors for you because you're doing things differently.

How do they do that? By building trust.

How do you build trust? Listen to this episode...

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Let's discuss two incredible important things for your business, transportation needs and toxic personalities.

How does transportation impact your business? How would it improve business?

Also, what is toxic prosperity and how does it differ from being grateful?

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Let's talk about Subway. Would you be willing to buy it?

Also, would you fine your employees for reaching out to staff members who are on vacation?

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