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Ready to unlock the secrets of graceful leadership and aging? đ
Join me on the Leadmore podcast as my incredible aunt, Becky Blue, a seasoned geriatric nurse-turned-author, lights up our hearts with wisdom from her journey.
In this episode, we chat about her book âTurning: The Magic and Mystery of More Daysâ and why redefining aging can be your next superpower.
Becky shares how shifting focus from self to others, embracing an explorerâs mindset, and fostering intergenerational bonds can transform your life and leadership.
Donât miss out on this heartwarming conversation on redefining life at 60 and beyond. Letâs keep leading and turning those age-old myths upside-down! â¨
#lifeat60 #aging #leadership #inspiration #leadmorepodcast
Show notes:00:02:10 - Introducing Becky Blue: Author of Turning: The Magic and Mystery of More Days
00:05:30 - Why Becky Wrote Turning: Reflections on Aging and Perspective
00:09:10 - Changing the Culture of Aging: Mindset and Longevity
00:13:45 - Exploring an Explorerâs Mindset: A New Perspective on Aging
00:18:20 - Generativity: Investing in the Future and Younger Generations
00:23:40 - Turning: Embracing an Outward and Upward Perspective
00:30:15 - Stories of Impact: How Turning Transformed Lives
00:36:50 - Role Models of Aging: Building Your Mount Rushmore
00:44:20 - Words as a Superpower: Becky's Mission to Inspire Through Writing -
As Thanksgiving rolls around, Iâm hopping on the gratitude train, but with a twist. In addition to the usual list, Iâm also sharing the less obvious things Iâm thankful for this year.
The Obvious Things
Family: My Forever Team
From my amazing wife and daughters to my extended family, they keep me grounded and remind me of my roots. Theyâre my biggest fans and toughest criticsâplus, we added a dog to the mix, who thankfully isnât a critic! đ
Health: The Ultimate Gift
Clear thinking, free movement, and showing up every day are gifts I cherish. Health is like Wi-Fiâyou donât realize its importance until itâs gone. Hereâs to more water, lifting heavy, and fewer late-night snacks (mostly).
Clients: The Entrepreneurs Who Inspire
To my ambitious and creative clients: Youâre why I love what I do. You challenge me to think bigger and work smarter. Watching you grow is incredibly inspiring.
The Less Obvious Things
Daily Challenges: Lessons in Disguise
Running a business and coaching isnât always easy, but every challenge teaches me something new. These are my secret weapons for growth, even when frustrating.
Motivation to Improve: The Invisible Fuel
The voice that says, âYou can do better,â gets me out of bed and keeps me chasing big goals. Itâs a reminder that thereâs always room to grow, and Iâve fallen in love with the journey.
Power of Choice: The Gift of Freedom
Iâm grateful for the ability to choose what I work on, where, and with whom. Itâs a privilege not everyone has, and Iâm thankful for the opportunities it brings.
Gratitude isnât just a Thanksgiving traditionâitâs a mindset shift. Focusing on what you do have creates space for abundance and joy.
Now itâs your turn: Whatâs one thingâobvious or less obviousâthat youâre grateful for right now? Let me know in the comments. Iâd love to hear it. -
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Reading is the quickest hack to learn from the best and brightest of the past and present. đ
In my upcoming Leadmore podcast episode, I dive into my top 5 book recommendations of 2024âand how each one has shaped my approach to business and personal growth.
1ď¸âŁ âDiscipline is Destinyâ by Ryan Holiday: Discover the power of daily disciplines through modern stoicism.
2ď¸âŁ âGood Energyâ by Dr. Casey Means: Optimize your life for better health and energy with practical lifestyle tips.
3ď¸âŁ âThe Three-Body Problemâ by Liu Cixin: Dive into a captivating sci-fi saga set against the backdrop of historical and futuristic themes.
4ď¸âŁ â10x is Easier than 2xâ by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy: Learn how aiming for extraordinary growth is often simpler than incremental improvements.
5ď¸âŁ âUnreasonable Hospitalityâ by Will Guidara: Embrace the art of exceeding expectations and delivering memorable experiences.
Honorable Mention: âExcellent Advice for Livingâ by Kevin Kelly this collection of life wisdom offers quick, impactful thoughts for everyday reflection. -
Want to run meetings like a pro? đ
Meetings are a necessary part of any organizationâwhether youâre leading a team, a nonprofit, or even a church group. Yet, we all know the dread of unproductive and too-long meetings.
In this solo episode of the Leadmore podcast, Iâll break down the 5 Elements of a Good Meetingâfrom agenda setting to implementing a feedback loop.
Tune in to find out how you can make your meetings shorter, more effective, and even enjoyable!
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Dive into our first-ever mailbag episode, where I tackle real questions from real entrepreneurs.
From structuring business partnerships to making strategic hires, I share actionable insights you can apply today. Plus, learn the power of persistence in sales and how documenting your journey can skyrocket your influence.
đŹ Got questions? Drop them via email and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more leadership wisdom and strategies! đ
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Imagine securing hundreds of new business opportunities just by being a podcast guest? đď¸đĄ
In my latest episode, Dustin Riechmann of 7 Figure Leap shares his incredible journey from traffic engineering to mastering the art of podcast guesting. Discover his âfive Psâ strategy and learn how podcast guest spots can build trust, generate leads, and skyrocket your business. đ
#leadmorepodcast #podcast #businesstips #businessstrategies #businesscoach
Show Notes:
00:00:02 - Introduction: Growing Your Business with Podcast Guesting
00:02:15 - Meet Dustin Riechmann: The Podcast Guesting Expert
00:05:10 - Why Podcast Guesting Works for Business Growth
00:07:35 - Dustinâs Journey: From Traffic Engineer to Podcast Expert
00:11:45 - The Power of Podcast Guesting for High-Ticket Services
00:15:50 - The Long-Term Value of Podcast Guesting
00:19:05 - Overcoming âPodcast Saturationâ
00:22:15 - Building Seven-Figure Businesses Through Podcast Guesting
00:28:00 - The 5 Ps Framework: Purpose, Plan, Pitch, Perform, and Profit -
Ready to uncover the secrets of a "hell yes" offer? đ
Join us in this episode as Jessica Miller, business coach and strategist, shares her tactic for crafting compelling offers that not only attract but also convert like magic.We delve into the key offer elements like magnetic appeal, owning a specific problem, and providing compelling solutions. Listen as Jessica reveals how to identify those perfect moments that make your clients say "hell yes!", transforming your passion into consistent, significant revenue.
Whether your business is struggling to close leads or just needs a boost in offer optimization, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you reignite that enthusiasm and drive growth.
Donât miss outâhit that subscribe button for more valuable content and insider tips!
#MarketingMagic #EntrepreneurSuccess #TransformYourBusiness #HellYesOffer
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Join us as we dive deep with Jordan Godbey from Growth Community, a company that helps you convert your audience into a powerful, results-driven community! đ
Discover strategies to double your productivity, generate income, and foster meaningful connections.
In this episode, Jordan breaks down the four types of paid communities with the two distinguishing factors being how structured your community is and how much the investment is to join. Jordan shares an example of each type of community along with the pros and cons so you know what type of community would be right for you.
Jump into this episode to start building, or optimizing, your community.
#leadmorepodcast #communitybuilding #businessstrategies
Show notes:
00:00:00 - Introduction: Building Communities with Jordan Godbey
00:01:15 - From Online Friend to Business Collaborator: Meeting Jordan
00:03:20 - The Power of Community: Why People Crave Connection
00:06:30 - The Pandemic Pivot: Jordanâs Journey to Entrepreneurship in Mexico
00:09:45 - Defining Online Communities: Beyond Social Media and Email Lists
00:13:50 - The Four Types of Paid Communities: An Overview of the Framework
00:18:00 - Peer Communities: Low Price, Low Structure, Big Value
00:22:00 - Proximity Communities: High Trust, High Price, Deeper Engagement
00:26:40 - Community-Powered Courses: Combining Curriculum and Connection
00:33:20 - Transformational Communities: High Structure, High Price, High Results -
Ready to make an extra $5K a month?
Join me on this solo episode of the Leadmore podcast as I reveal how to turn your expertise into a profitable group coaching program.
I share a step-by-step framework to develop compelling program promises, create impactful content, and market your skills effectively.
Discover how to leverage your unique experiences and knowledge to attract and retain clients, delivering high-value transformations that make a real difference. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started, these insights will help you scale your side hustle into a thriving business.
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Not all heroes wear capesâsome run 437 miles for mental health awareness!
Join me, John T. Meyer, host of the Leadmore podcast, as I share my journey across South Dakota in the 437 Project to support mental health and suicide prevention.
Right before I start this journey running across the state, I wanted to share my thoughts and feelings on the call, as well as the importance of mental health and its connection to our physical health.
Helpline Center Website âĄď¸ https://www.helplinecenter.org/
437 Project Website âĄď¸ https://the437project.org/
Make a donation âĄď¸ https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/John24
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Ever feel like your sales calls are hitting a wall? Itâs time to up your strategy and start adding value to your leads. đ
John Meese shares his game-changing âServe to Sellâ frameworkâ7 steps to transform your traditional sales call into a rewarding serve call! From understanding client needs to building lasting relationships, this method is a must-know for anyone aiming to upsell high-ticket services.
Donât miss out! Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more insightful content.
#businessstrategy #businesstips #businesscoaching #entrepreneurship #solopreneur
Show notes:
00:00:00 - Introduction: Rethinking Sales Calls
00:01:15 - Meet John Meese: From Sales to Serve
00:03:00 - The Problem with Traditional Sales Calls
00:05:00 - Serve to Sell: Shifting the Focus to Value
00:08:15 - Establishing Relationships: The First Step in a Serve Call
00:12:00 - Exploring Results, Roadblocks, and Resources
00:20:30 - The Triple Yes Recommendation Framework
00:30:00 - How to Handle Objections in Serve Calls
00:35:15 - Hearts Buy First: Understanding Emotional Decision-Making
00:40:00 - Implementing the Serve to Sell Framework in Your Business -
Are your business operations holding you back? Join us as Natalie Gregorian, founder of Tip Top Ops, reveals how to transform your systems into powerful tools for growth.
We dive deep into the three essential elements every system needs: accountability, trackability, and scalability. Natalie breaks down how to assign clear responsibilities to ensure accountability, implement tools for real-time tracking, and design processes that grow with your business.
Whether you're managing a team of five or five hundred, these insights will help you build a business that thrives today and in the future.
#businesstips #businesscoach #businessoperations
Show notes:
00:00:00 - Introduction: Embracing Operations for Business Growth
00:01:00 - Meet Natalie Gregorian: Founder of Tip Top Ops
00:02:00 - The Right Time to Focus on Operations
00:03:30 - The Importance of Accountability in Operations
00:06:00 - Making Operations Trackable and Scalable
00:09:00 - Tools vs. Processes: What Really Matters
00:12:30 - Signs Itâs Time to Invest in Operations
00:15:00 - How to Stress Test Your Operations System
00:18:00 - The Best Process Natalie Has Ever Built
00:20:00 - Learn More About the 10-Week Operations Program -
Today, we uncover the secrets to winning more deals, closing more sales, and ultimately making more money. Joining us is Kyle Racki the CEO of Proposify.
His platform has sent over 10 million proposals and today heâs sharing actionable data and tips. Whether youâre an entrepreneur, a leader, or anyone responsible for sales, you wonât want to miss this!
Show notes:
00:00:00 - Introduction: Winning More Deals
00:01:30 - The Importance of Sales for Entrepreneurs: Discussing common feelings about sales and the focus on proposals.
00:03:30 - Meet Kyle Racky: From Agency Owner to Software Founder
00:06:00 - The Birth of Proposify: Solving Proposal Pain Points
00:10:00 - Why You Need a Proposals: The importance of proposals in winning big deals and increasing professionalism.
00:14:00 - Structuring Your Proposal: Key Sections to Include: Detailed breakdown of the essential sections in a proposal.
00:17:00 - Executive Summary and Personalization: How to craft an effective executive summary and personalize your proposal.
00:21:00 - Detailing the Approach and Scope of Work: Describing your process and deliverables to justify the project scope and cost.
00:25:00 - Pricing and Packages: Presenting Your Investment: How to frame pricing as an investment and the benefits of offering packages and add-ons.
00:30:00 - Tips for Increasing Proposal Close Rates: Strategies for improving your close rates, including e-signatures and smaller initial engagements.
Also, Kyle was nice to share a bonus with the Leadmore Community. You can get 30% off your first year at Proposify. Simply sign up for their free 14-day trial at https://app.proposify.com/register and when you upgrade to a paid account, choose the Basic Annual Plan and use the coupon code âleadmoreâ to redeem your discount. -
I'm committed to helping creative solopreneurs break through the ceiling and build great companies instead of busy jobs.
In this episode, I share three critical exercises to help solopreneurs rethink and rebuild their businesses. If youâre a designer, photographer, coach, or creative consultant, this episode is for you. Three tactics you need to know:
1. Figure out your Buy Back Rate
2. Utilize the Three-Legged Stool for steady growth
3. Track your progress with the Solopreneur Scorecard
Watch the full video for detailed strategies and get access to a free scorecard template. Donât go solo, build a successful company instead!
Get the scorecard template: https://exceptional-originator-1887.ck.page/43efc7c308
#creativeentrepreneurs #businesstips #businesscoach
Show notes:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Creative Solopreneurship: Overview of the episode and introduction to creative solopreneurs.
00:02:00 - Defining the Creative Solopreneur: Explanation of who creative solopreneurs are and common challenges they face.
00:04:00 - The Solopreneur Trap: Feast or Famine Cycle: Discussion on the feast or famine cycle and its impact on solopreneurs.
00:06:00 - Introducing the No More Solo Program: Introduction to the No More Solo program and its purpose.
00:08:00 - Exercise 1: Calculating Your Buyback Rate.
00:13:00 - Exercise 2: Conducting an Energy Audit.
00:16:00 - Exercise 3: Building Your Three-Legged Stool.
00:21:00 - Exercise 4: Implementing the Solopreneur Scorecard.
00:28:00 - Preparing for Growth: Marketing, Sales, and Delivery Strategies for managing growth and ensuring efficient delivery of services.
00:34:00 - Final Thoughts and Program Launch -
We explore the world of pricing with Marcos Rivera, the author of âStreet Pricing.â Marcos shares his expertise on how pricing combines business economics with human psychology. Learn the secrets behind charm pricing, bundle economics, and price anchoring. Marcos also answers the question, âhow often should I change my pricing?â
If youâre a business owner or just curious about pricing strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Learn why and how your pricing reflects your brand and the value you offer.
Show notes:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Marcos Rivera and Pricing Strategies: Overview of the episode and introduction to guest Marcos Rivera.
00:02:30 - The Intersection of Pricing, Economics, and Psychology: Understanding how pricing relates to business economics and human psychology.
00:06:00 - The Psychology Behind 99 Cents Pricing: Discussion on charm pricing and its psychological effects.
00:11:00 - Price Anchoring and Its Importance: Explanation of price anchoring and how it influences customer decisions.
00:16:00 - Effective Pricing Tiers and Bundles: Insights into creating effective pricing tiers and the Goldilocks effect.
00:22:00 - Mistakes in Pricing Strategies: Common mistakes entrepreneurs make in pricing and how to avoid them.
00:28:00 - Adjusting Prices Over Time: When and how to change your pricing strategy to stay competitive.
00:34:00 - Leveraging Data for Pricing Decisions: Using customer data and behavior to inform pricing strategies.
00:40:00 - Communicating Price Changes to Customers: Best practices for informing customers about price adjustments.
00:46:00 - Marcos Rivera's Superpower, Pattern Recognition: Marcos shares his superpower and how it helps him excel in pricing strategy. -
Do you run your business or does your business run you? Jason Lee, co-founder of Concierge Business Advisors, shares invaluable insights on recognizing and building your ideal businessâwhether itâs self-managed, in your zone of genius, or a boutique solo operation.
Donât miss out on these insights to level up your business journey! đźâ¨
#businessstrategies #entrepreneurship #businessscoach
Show notes:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Jason Lee: Overview of the guest and today's episode.
00:03:00 - Meeting Through Podcast Cohort Program: Discussion on how the host and Jason met and the purpose of the cohort.
00:07:00 - Complementary Skill Sets: Exploring the contrasting yet complementary skills between the host and Jason.
00:12:00 - Jason's Role in Concierge Business Advisors: Introduction to Jason's company and his role within it.
00:16:00 - Self-Managed Business Model: Understanding the concept of a self-managed business.
00:22:00 - The Zone of Genius: Defining and identifying the zone of genius in business.
00:27:00 - Building Systems Around Your Strengths: How to create a business structure that supports your unique abilities.
00:32:00 - The Boutique Business Approach: Insights into running a unique, boutique-style business.
00:38:00 - Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs: Tips and strategies for effective business planning.
00:45:00 - Closing Thoughts and Takeaways: Final thoughts, key takeaways, and actionable advice for entrepreneurs. -
In this episode of the Leadmore podcast, I dive into the world of philanthropy with Cindy Elifrits Peterson, founder of Maximizing Excellence. We explore why people give, the strategic role of philanthropy in leadership, and Cindyâs NVD framework (Need, Value, Differentiation).
If youâre involved in the nonprofit sector or a leader considering philanthropy, this episode is a must-listen! -
Ever wonder how successful companies track their performance and drive growth?
00:00:00 - Introduction to Today's Guest: Matt Verlock, COO of SAS Academy00:03:12 - Matt's Entrepreneurial Journey: Growing and Selling His Company00:06:24 - The Role of SAS Academy: Empowering Entrepreneurs00:09:36 - Key Lessons from SAS Academy: Insights for Business Growth00:12:48 - The Importance of Scorecards: Tracking Performance and Progress00:16:00 - Implementing Effective Scorecards: Best Practices00:19:12 - Coaching Entrepreneurs: Strategies for Success00:22:24 - Overcoming Challenges: Matt's Advice for Entrepreneurs00:25:36 - The Future of Entrepreneurship: Trends and Predictions00:28:48 - Conclusion and Key Takeaways: Recap of Essential Insights
Creating and tracking a scorecard was one of the most important things we did at Lemonly and now is a required task I make every entrepreneur I coach complete.
In this episode, I catch up with my old friend and COO of SaaS Academy, Matt Verlaque. We dive into the importance of scorecards in business. We discuss how to build effective scorecards, what metrics to include, and how to use them to motivate and inspire your team.
Whether youâre a solopreneur or leading a large team, understanding and utilizing scorecards can be a game changer!
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If youâre a leader or a business owner whoâs resistant, reluctant, and hesitant when it comes to marketing, then this episode is for you.
S - Strategize: Identify the top 3 questions your clients ask and one key insight.P - Prepare/Plan: Develop 3 talking points for each topic.A - Actualize: Record 5-10 minute videos and 60-second videos for each topic.R - Repurpose: Transform your content into blog posts, carousels, stories, and more.K - Kickstart: Schedule and launch your content.
We sit down with Danielle Bornowski, founder of DQB Strategies, to discuss how entrepreneurs can create content quickly and efficiently using the SPARK Method.
Danielle shares practical tips to help making content creation approachable and straightforward. We break down each letter of the SPARK framework:Learn how to apply the SPARK Method and start creating a monthâs worth of content in just a few hours.
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