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Want to run meetings like a pro? 🏆
Meetings are a necessary part of any organization—whether you’re 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, I’ll break down the 5 Elements of a Good Meeting—from 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.
📬 Got questions? Drop them via email and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more leadership wisdom and strategies! 📈
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Imagine securing hundreds of new business opportunities just by being a podcast guest? 🎙️💡
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 “five Ps” strategy and learn how podcast guest spots can build trust, generate leads, and skyrocket your business. 🌟
#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 - Dustin’s 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 “Podcast Saturation”
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? 🌟
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.
Don’t miss out—hit 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! 🌟
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: Jordan’s 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
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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 capes—some 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 ➡️ https://www.helplinecenter.org/
437 Project Website ➡️ https://the437project.org/
Make a donation ➡️ https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/John24
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Ever feel like your sales calls are hitting a wall? It’s time to up your strategy and start adding value to your leads. 🌟
John Meese shares his game-changing “Serve to Sell” framework—7 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.
Don’t 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 It’s 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 he’s sharing actionable data and tips. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or anyone responsible for sales, you won’t 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 “leadmore” 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 you’re 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. Don’t 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.
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We explore the world of pricing with Marcos Rivera, the author of “Street Pricing.” 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, “how often should I change my pricing?”
If you’re 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 business—whether it’s self-managed, in your zone of genius, or a boutique solo operation.
Don’t miss out on these insights to level up your business journey! 💼✨
#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 Cindy’s NVD framework (Need, Value, Differentiation).
If you’re 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 you’re a solopreneur or leading a large team, understanding and utilizing scorecards can be a game changer!
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If you’re a leader or a business owner who’s 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 month’s worth of content in just a few hours.
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Everyone deals with Imposter Syndrome.
It doesn't matter how high up the org chart you are or how big your tax return is, if you are a motivated leader you've certainly dealt with imposter syndrome.
This week I found myself struck with imposter syndrome and caught off guard with teh feeling. I had to change my attitude and check my behavior to get my focus back on track. In this episode of the Leadmore Podcast, I share the four tactics I use to deal with imposter syndrome when the feeling strikes. -
Have you heard of the term VA (Virtual Assistant)? Today’s episode of the Leadmore Podcast is all about How To VA.
I work with a VA of my own, and I can say it’s one of the most powerful forces of leverage for any leader to take advantage of. It’s the only way to create more time. Almost like cloning yourself. Learn more about the concept of a virtual assistant, how I use my VA, and by the end of this video, you might be convinced to get one.
I’m super excited to share that I’m launching a “How to VA” course next month. Stay tuned for more details on the course by visiting HowToVA.com. -
So is Leadmore a podcast or a business now?
I can’t wait to tell you more.
On today’s episode I reflect on the history of Leadmore, from a hobby podcast during the pandemic to growing coaching business for solopreneurs.
Discover what Leadmore offers today and where we’re headed. Thanks for being part of this journey! 📣 - Показать больше
