The Pro Growth Podcast

Once you’ve launched a business, how do you start or maintain growth? How can you serve more clients or customers, increase your impact, and bring in more revenue? And then, how do you remain inspired?

In this episode, we’re discussing the third of three keys to sustainable growth - inspiring others and being inspired. We talk about the variety of ways we can really lean into inspiring others and finding inspiration ourselves, the importance of our role in our clients lives, and how communication is a key to inspiring others. 

I hope you’ll join us for this episode and let’s consider together the importance of seeking opportunities to help others, in business and in life.

To your continued sustainable growth!

Dan and Elizabeth

Links and resources mentioned

Huff Productions (custom soundtracks) - www.huffpro.com

Sponsor - Percheron Coffee - www.percheroncoffee.com

Pro Growth Podcast website - please leave us a voicemail with something you’re excited about, send us a message, or subscribe for updates! - https://podcast.danw.us/ 

3 Keys to Sustainable Growth Part 1 podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/3-keys-to-sustainable-growth/ 

3 Keys to Sustainable Growth Part 2 podcast episode -

https://podcast.danw.us/3-keys-to-sustainable-growth-part-2/

Dr Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/

Vulnerability Hangover: 

https://www.happiness.com/magazine/personal-growth/vulnerability-hangover/

Rich Litvin: https://richlitvin.com/

StoryBrand - https://storybrand.com/

Heroes Journey - https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheHerosJourney

Nicole Walters - https://nicolewalters.com/

Dawn Apaun - I Retired Him - www.Iretiredhim.com 

Ray Edwards - https://rayedwards.com/

Leave a message for me or one of our guest to appear in an upcoming episode:
https://podcast.danw.us/

Sign up to receive updates about offers and new episodes.
Sign Up Here

Visit my website and apply to work with me:
www.danw.us

Once you’ve launched a business, how do you start or maintain growth? How can you serve more clients or customers, increase your impact, and bring in more revenue?

In this episode, we’re discussing the second of three keys to sustainable growth - engaging with others by helping them. We talk about the variety of ways we can help others, why our businesses aren’t about us, and the importance of recognizing the value of what we have to offer others.

We also discuss the gift of paying attention to others, how we can all be leaders (whether in a formal leadership role or not), and what Mr. Rogers teaches us about valuing others.

I hope you’ll join me for this episode and let’s consider together the importance of seeking opportunities to help others, in business and in life.

Links and resources mentioned

Huff Productions (custom soundtracks) - www.huffpro.com

Sponsor - Percheron Coffee - www.percheroncoffee.com

Pro Growth Podcast website - please leave us a voicemail with something you’re excited about, send us a message, or subscribe for updates! - https://podcast.danw.us/ 

3 Keys to Sustainable Growth Part 1 podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/3-keys-to-sustainable-growth/ 

Gratitude in Business and Life podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/gratitude-in-business-and-life/ 

Seth Godin - https://seths.blog/2021/11/the-lifeguard-hack/

StoryBrand - https://storybrand.com/ 

Dr. Fred Jones - https://drfredjones.com/ 

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - https://bookshop.org/a/1378/9780671027032 

48 Days Eagles community - https://www.48dayseagles.com/a/10052/UzHBhAb4 

The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan - https://bookshop.org/a/1378/9781885167774 

Maya Angelou - https://www.mayaangelou.com/ 

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/abeautifuldayintheneighborhood 

Huff Productions
Offering on-brand time-saving solutions for the busy artist, podcaster, or entrepreneur.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Leave a message for me or one of our guest to appear in an upcoming episode:
https://podcast.danw.us/

Sign up to receive updates about offers and new episodes.
Sign Up Here

Visit my website and apply to work with me:
www.danw.us

We’re doing something different in this episode and pausing to reflect on the importance and significance of gratitude in both business and life, as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States. 

We talk about intentionally looking for the good in life, the importance of relationships in business, and some of the milestones we’re grateful for this year.

Please join me for this conversation and let’s consider together the things we are grateful for, both in business and life.

Links and resources mentioned

3 Keys to Sustainable Growth podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/3-keys-to-sustainable-growth/ 

Dan Miller - https://www.48days.com/ 

The Thanksgiving Reader - https://thethanksgivingreader.com/ 

Seth Godin - https://www.sethgodin.com/ 

Simon Sinek - https://simonsinek.com/ 

Creating a Business (or Three!) You Love with Colleen Law podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/creating-a-business-or-three-you-love-w-colleen-law/ 

48 Days Eagles community - https://www.48dayseagles.com/a/10052/UzHBhAb4

Percheron Coffee - www.percheroncoffee.com

Huff Productions (custom soundtracks) - www.huffpro.com

Leave a message for me or one of our guest to appear in an upcoming episode:
https://podcast.danw.us/

Sign up to receive updates about offers and new episodes.
Sign Up Here

Visit my website and apply to work with me:
www.danw.us

Once you’ve launched a business, how do you start or maintain growth? How can you serve more clients or customers, increase your impact, and bring in more revenue?

In this episode, we introduce three keys to sustainable growth and dive into the first key - connecting with others. We talk about the importance of relationships in business and how to approach networking with the purpose of building real connections.

We also discuss my talk on networking at a local Chamber of Commerce event, the purpose of a mastermind group, and the lesson the Little House on the Prairie television series teaches us about how to approach work.

I hope you’ll join me for this episode and let’s consider together the importance of building real relationships in business.

Links and Resources Mentioned

Huff Productions (custom soundtracks) - www.huffpro.com

Percheron Coffee - www.percheroncoffee.com

Zig Ziglar - https://www.ziglar.com/ 

Pro Growth Podcast website - https://podcast.danw.us/ 

Cliff Ravenscraft - https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/

Cliff’s Notes on Profitable Coaching - Mastermind FAQ’s - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cliffs-notes-on-profitable-coaching/id1453075191?i=1000540919058

The Journey Mastermind - https://www.danw.us/journeymastermind/ 

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill - https://bookshop.org/a/1378/9781585424337 

Leave a message for me or one of our guest to appear in an upcoming episode:
https://podcast.danw.us/

Sign up to receive updates about offers and new episodes.
Sign Up Here

Visit my website and apply to work with me:
www.danw.us

Are you wanting or needing to make a transition in your work? Maybe you’re wondering what options are available to you and how to determine your next steps.

If so, you won’t want to miss this episode! 

We’re discussing how to find the right opportunity for you, what you need (and what you don’t!) when you’re getting started, and how to think through the transition.

We also talk about the importance of pausing to reflect on the progress you’ve made, recognizing the value of your work and being confident in this, and looking for the things you can do to change your path. There are also a few additional surprises, including answering a listener question.

Please join me for this episode and let’s consider together the opportunities to reinvent our work and our lives.

Links and resources mentioned

Huff Productions - www.Huffpro.com

Percheron Coffee - https://www.percheroncoffee.com/

Bryan Switalski - https://www.leverageclarity.com/

Kamua - https://kamua.com/ 

Bryan Switalski’s podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/mxltiply-your-marketing-w-bryan-switalski/ 

Podpage affiliate link - https://www.podpage.com/?via=dan-woerheide

Calendly - https://calendly.grsm.io/0qhdysd70v0h

Greg Tosi - https://linktr.ee/greg.tosi 

DISC profile - https://www.48days.com/disc/ 

StoryBrand - https://storybrand.com/ 

Dr. Fred Jones - https://drfredjones.com/ 

Dr. Fred Jones podcast episodes - https://podcast.danw.us/seeing-the-worth-in-yourself-and-others/ and https://podcast.danw.us/guest-interview-w-dr-fred-jones-publish-me-now-university/ 

Schedule a call with Dan - http://www.talkwithdanw.com/ 

48 Days Eagles community affiliate link - https://www.48dayseagles.com/a/10052/UzHBhAb4

Email us at [email protected] to learn more about our upcoming messaging/marketing workshop

Sharing the Journey Together podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/sharing-the-journey-together/ 

48 Days podcast - https://www.48days.com/listen/ 

The Journey Mastermind - https://www.danw.us/journeymastermind/ 

Leave a message for me or one of our guest to appear in an upcoming episode:
https://podcast.danw.us/

Sign up to receive updates about offers and new episodes.
Sign Up Here

Visit my website and apply to work with me:
www.danw.us

It’s a powerful thing when we recognize that the only person we can change is ourselves. When we take personal accountability, we’re able to start taking action to improve our circumstances and move forward.

We’re joined on this episode by John G. Miller, the founder of QBQ, Inc., a Denver-based organizational development firm dedicated to “Helping Organizations Make Personal Accountability a Core Value.”

John shares his story of creating QBQ based on his years of training experience, why he’s so passionate about personal accountability, and how he’s seen these concepts impact him personally. 

We also discuss how personal accountability can help us avoid procrastination, how these concepts apply to our personal lives and relationships, and the question that is a game-changer for reducing stress.

Please join me for this episode and let’s reflect together on how personal accountability can transform our work and our lives.

Links and resources mentioned

More Information About John G. Miller

QBQ - https://qbq.com/ 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Dave Ramsey - https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ 

Dan Miller - https://www.48days.com/ 

48 Days Eagles community - https://www.48dayseagles.com/a/10052/UzHBhAb4

Leave a message for me or one of our guest to appear in an upcoming episode:
https://podcast.danw.us/

Sign up to receive updates about offers and new episodes.
Sign Up Here

Visit my website and apply to work with me:
www.danw.us

Social media is often something we know is important for our business marketing plans, but aren’t quite sure how to approach. It can be challenging to figure out where to start, how to create content, and the best way to be effective in this without burning out.

If you want to improve your social media strategy and better understand how to leverage this to share your message, this episode is for you.

We’re talking with Bryan Switalski, the founder of Leverage Clarity and author of the newly released book, MXltiply. 

In this episode, Bryan shares how he went from disliking social media to being convinced of the power of social media for businesses, some of his best social media strategies for multiplying impact (and not effort), and why he’s so passionate about helping business owners share their messages via social media.

We also discuss why you don’t want to post to social media every day, the new opportunities available on most every social media platform right now (thanks to the growth of TikTok), and how to make your content more effective in speaking to your audience.

Please join us for this episode and let’s consider together the ways in which social media can help us share our messages and make a difference in the lives of others.

Links and resources mentioned

 

More Information About Bryan Switalski

MXLTIPLY: A Social Media Guide for Every Entrepreneur to Connect With a Multitude of People, Gain a Massive Following, and Mxltiply Your Sales - 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KJN5C4K/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_DYA0AF8SNMBP8BQ235WY

Bryan’s website - https://www.leverageclarity.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bswisshd/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bswisshd

TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8FXMwUY/

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk - https://bookshop.org/a/1378/9780062273062 

Connect, Engage, Inspire podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/connect-engage-inspire/ 

Dr. Fred Jones - https://drfredjones.com/ 

The Ripple Effect podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/the-ripple-effect/ 

Leave a message for me or one of our guest to appear in an upcoming episode:
https://podcast.danw.us/

Sign up to receive updates about offers and new episodes.
Sign Up Here

Visit my website and apply to work with me:
www.danw.us

The connections we build with others are so meaningful and impactful, whether in starting a business, moving forward in your career, increasing your business impact, or being purposeful in personal relationships. It’s also a huge opportunity for us to make a difference in the lives of those around us, as our stories intersect in business or life.

In this episode, we dive into the framework of a book I’m writing on intentionally building relationships with others - Connect, Engage, and Inspire. We discuss each step and the ways we’ve seen these principles applied in our lives and work. 

We also talk about my transition from the military into business and what I learned about building relationships from the StoryBrand framework, the lessons Elizabeth learned from running a welcome booth for a year, and how being intentional in showing kindness to others can make a significant difference in their lives.

Please join me for this conversation and let’s consider together the importance of seeking to intentionally connect with, engage, and inspire others!

Links and Resources in This Episode

Taking the Leap podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/taking-the-leap/ 

Our new podcast website (please leave us a review or send us a voicemail!) - https://podcast.danw.us/

Podpage affiliate link - https://www.podpage.com/?via=dan-woerheide

48 Days Eagles community - https://www.48dayseagles.com/a/10052/UzHBhAb4

Ashley Logsdon - https://www.mamasaysnamaste.com/ 

Dan Miller - https://www.48days.com/

Jim Rohn - https://www.jimrohn.com/ 

The Journey Mastermind - https://www.danw.us/journeymastermind/ 

StoryBrand - https://storybrand.com/ 

Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://bookshop.org/a/1378/9780718033323 

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - https://bookshop.org/a/1378/9780671027032 

Zig Ziglar - https://www.ziglar.com/

Rich Litvin - https://richlitvin.com/ 

The Prosperous Coach by Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin - https://bookshop.org/a/1378/9781600250309 

The Ripple Effect podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/the-ripple-effect/ 

Leave a message for me or one of our guest to appear in an upcoming episode:
https://podcast.danw.us/

Sign up to receive updates about offers and new episodes.
Sign Up Here

Visit my website and apply to work with me:
www.danw.us

Sometimes it can be hard to narrow down business ideas and we can put pressure on ourselves to find the “one right thing” for us. But what if the right work plan for you isn’t just one thing, but a few different businesses where you can pursue multiple ideas and use a variety of different skills and abilities?

We’re joined on this episode by special guest, Colleen Law. Colleen shares her story of becoming a university professor, starting two businesses, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. 

We also discuss how she balances two businesses and a job, her approach for narrowing down ideas when you feel overwhelmed or stuck, and why we should give our full effort to trying for our dreams, even if we’re not sure it will work out.

Please join me for this episode and let’s consider together the variety of opportunities to create unique work plans for ourselves that we love!

Links and resources mentioned

More Information About Colleen Law

ABD Coaching Solutions - https://yourthesis.coach/ 

One Balanced Brain (contact Colleen for photos or more information about her Lego houses) - https://onebalancedbrain.com/ 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Ryan Reger podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/discovering-new-opportunities-in-business/ 

Lauren Kwedar Cockerell podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/pr-storytelling-and-keeping-business-fun-w-lauren-kwedar-cockerell/

48 Days Seminar - email us at [email protected] for more information

The Lego Store at Disney Springs - https://www.disneysprings.com/shopping/the-lego-store/ 

48 Days Eagles community - https://www.48dayseagles.com/a/10052/UzHBhAb4

Taking the Leap podcast episode - https://podcast.danw.us/taking-the-leap/ 

48 Days Coaching Mastery Program - https://www.48days.com/coaching-mastery/ 

Dan Miller - https://www.48days.com/ 

Note: All company or brand names belong to the owners. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by these brands.

Leave a message for me or one of our guest to appear in an upcoming episode:
https://podcast.danw.us/

Sign up to receive updates about offers and new episodes.
Sign Up Here

Visit my website and apply to work with me:
www.danw.us

Is it possible to start a business that uses your gifts, makes a difference, incorporates fun into each day, and is also profitable? Maybe it sounds too good to be true, but the great news is that this is absolutely possible and we’re talking with someone who is living proof of it!

We’re joined on this episode by special guest, Lauren Kwedar Cockerell. Lauren is President of Kwedar PR, a boutique PR/marketing firm in Fort Worth, Texas. She specializes in helping entrepreneurs and non-profit executives grow their organizations through powerful brand messaging, PR and marketing strategies that work, and websites that convert. Lauren is also the Board Chair of the Foundation for the Young Women's Leadership Academy of Fort Worth, empowering the next generation of women leaders.

In this episode, Lauren shares her story of getting started in PR, discovering her core values and what she loves, becoming a StoryBrand certified guide, and creating a successful business that is making a difference for the businesses she serves. We also discuss how she incorporates fun into a business that sometimes includes heavy responsibilities, the significance of relationships in business, the difference between PR and marketing, and Lauren’s excellent advice for business owners.

Please join me for this episode and let’s reflect together on the incredible possibilities of starting a business that brings you joy!

Links and resources mentioned

More Information About Lauren Kwedar Cockerell

Kwedar PR website - https://www.kwedarpr.com/ 

Social media - KwedarPR on all the platforms

The Creative Suite Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/thecreativesuitepod/ 

Fort Worth Creative Suite - https://www.fwcreativesuite.com/ 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

David Hancock/Morgan James Publishing - https://www.morgan-james-publishing.com/ 

StoryBrand - https://storybrand.com/ 

Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://bookshop.org/a/1378/9780718033323 

StoryBrand guide certification - https://storybrand.com/guide/ 

Ramsey Solutions - https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ 

Wes Gay - https://wesgay.com/ 

Ray Edwards - https://rayedwards.com/ 

The Journey Mastermind - https://www.danw.us/journeymastermind/ 

Entrepreneurs’ Organization - https://hub.eonetwork.org/

Nicole Ellis/Branding by Nicole - https://bbnagency.com/ 

Leave a message for me or one of our guest to appear in an upcoming episode:
https://podcast.danw.us/

Sign up to receive updates about offers and new episodes.
Sign Up Here

Visit my website and apply to work with me:
www.danw.us