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It’s about all of the lessons Chandler learned the hard way leading one of the fastest-growing companies in America…and growing Self Publishing School from 0 to over $16M in the last 5 years.
With each episode, he’ll help you learn and apply the business and life principles to grow your business while making an impact.
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It's been a while since I've published a new podcast or YouTube video. I've been busy growing Self Publishing School. At Self Publishing School, we've been changing lives through books, and I have an announcement that's really exciting. I just published a brand new book, and I'm going to tell you how to get it for free.
I've been blown away by the comments and responses to these videos and podcasts. I’d just like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of the people who have reached out.
My new book is the second edition of my top selling book of all time. It’s called Published.: The Proven Path From Blank Page To 10,000 Copies Sold.
The first edition of this book has been sold and downloaded hundreds of thousands of times since its release in 2016. Self Publishing School has helped about 6000 people write and publish a book since our inception in 2015. A lot of our content and curriculum has gotten better, but the first edition of Published stayed the same.
I decided to write an all-new version as the second edition. The goal is to drop the mic on the topic and create the only book you will ever need if you're interested in writing a quality book that sells copies. You can get a free physical copy at PublishedBook.com/Free or an audio copy at PublishedBook.com/Audible.
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If you’re listening to this episode chances are you have just been offered equity in the company you are working for or planning to work for. My intention with this episode is to prepare you for the questions to ask and how to value this offer.
Standards and Pitfalls to consider when weighing an equity offer: 1. Think of points as a percentage 2. Vesting schedule 3. Double the time and ¼ the value
Questions to ask yourself when thinking about accepting an equity offer: 1. Has this founder exited before 2. How long is the vesting schedule 3. Likelihood of an exit and your dilution 4. Product market fit? 5. Do I want to be here for 5 - 10 years? 6. Worst and best case scenario?
I hope this episode helps to give you a little more insight into what equity is and what the outcome typically ends up being.
Links to my video on profit shares: https://youtu.be/2AsonCchzXw
Check out the episode & let me know what you think!
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Have you bought a website or domain before? When my entrepreneur friends find out about some of the websites I have bought they want to know how I did it and how they can do the same.
Some of the topics I will be covering in this episode are: questions to ask, how to navigate domain owners emotions, and get a deal that benefits you both in the end.
How to go from I want that to I own that - ask these two questions: 1. Who owns this domain? 2. Is it worth anything?
Questions to ask the domain owner: 1. How long have you had it? 2. Why did you buy it? 3. Are you planning on doing anything with it? 4. How interested are you in selling this? 5. Have you gotten any offers? 6. Have you gotten any recent offers? 7. What were the offers?
Check out the episode & let me know what you think!
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Have you ever been on a team with low morale? I have and it makes enjoying work very difficult! This episode will give you the blueprint for how to create a culture of positivity and winning within your company!
1. Remove / address diminishers 2. Build a culture of winning 3. Affirmation and appreciation 4. Positive reinforcement 5. Hold people accountable 6. Bring the energy 7. Paint a picture for a brighter tomorrow
As a leader it is your responsibility to lead from the front with energy and positivity!
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The single question responsible for most of my success is: How can I solve the bottleneck in any situation?
One of the problems with bottlenecks is when people don’t understand what it means in regards to business. A bottleneck is the point that keeps everything else from moving forward. In this episode I am going to help you understand how to find and solve these in order to help scale your business.
Ask yourself: What is the one thing such that doing it would make everything else easier or unnecessary?
I want to challenge you to build the habit of thinking about bottlenecks that can be solved every day in order for you to be continuously moving forward and knocking bottlenecks out of the way.
Thinking this way and implementing this into your business it will help your company scale in a way you never thought possible!
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How do you make business so fun that people care about it like they do sports?
If you know me, you know I am a HUGE Clemson fan so of course there is going to be a sports comparison to make this concept more understandable!
In this episode I am going to touch on three major points regarding scoreboards in your company.
1. Why scoreboards are important
2. How to implement scoreboards
3. How to embed this in the fabric of the company
Four disciplines of execution
Does everyone on your team know whether they are winning or losing?
The two tips on how to implement this in your company:1. Every KPI should be green or red 2. Having daily huddle meetings
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Nobody enjoys having difficult conversations, but when you’re a leader or manager in a company they are inevitable.
In this episode I discuss why having difficult conversations in a positive way is important and how to have these conversations in a way that benefits everyone.
You’re going to learn about the mindset and skill set involved in having difficult conversations:
5 Tips on Mindset 1. You won’t regret it 2. Your job is to help others be better 3. Tough talk now vs tough decision later 4. This is expectation management 5. Difficult conversations make people better
7 Tips on Skill set 1. Always have these conversations face to face 2. Talk sooner than later 3. Shoot straight and don’t sugar coat 4. Clear communication and next steps 5. Deliver it with love 6. The feedback sandwich 7. Send a written summary
You will also learn how I do a “feedback sandwich” but you will have to listen to the episode to learn more about that!
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Today I am going to explain how Self Publishing School runs similarly to the Clemson Tigers Football Team.
Meritocracy isn’t a word used very often so I am going to break it down for you and explain how it works at Self Publishing School.
1. What is a Meritocracy?
2. Why does it matter?
3. How to integrate this in your team?
4 ways to embed this in your company 1. Clearly communicate early and often 2. Be objective 3. Do what’s right even when it’s tough 4. Talk with people ahead of time
A meritocracy works well for my company, but you may disagree. What are some ways you run your company?
Check out the episode & let me know what you think!
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In this episode I discuss why managing expectations is important and how to properly set expectations in every area of your business and life. I believe that almost all problems in business come down to one of three things: Mismet Expectations Unmet Expectations No Expectations at all! Expectation Setting is at the beginning of the relationship and Expectation Management is ongoing. I learned a lot about this process during my time at Student Painters through plenty of expectation setting conversations. Always prioritize clear and upfront conversations. Have it sooner rather than later! Then people will always know here they stand and expectations can be set and in a lot of cases reset. Check out my video on how to have difficult conversations: https://youtu.be/2pRTG6UzKjI WHEN IN DOUBT, OVER-COMMUNICATE! Two of my favorite phrases when it come so this are: “Just to clarify” or “to be clear” Then recap that difficult conversation with a written recap. Having it in writing is an absolute must. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
Today’s episode is all about getting people rowing in the same direction. As your company grows and scales, you can find that it’s hard to get everyone rowing in the same direction. There’s always those people that tend to throw things off because they, literally, aren’t on board! (spoiler alert: this is your fault) In this episode, I cover the 7 keys to company and team alignment. I cover everything from Org Charts to KPIs to Future Vision! Use these keys to get everyone on the same page and I promise you you’ll get there faster. I’d love to hear from you! Which one of these 7 are your biggest takeaways or which one of these 7 do you need to work on most? Here’s a video I did about establishing strong KPIs https://youtu.be/YqQccpYOl2A And here’s a video I did about how to have great meetings: https://youtu.be/exsUMs5s3Nw SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
Let’s chat about CryoTherapy AND Float Tanks. What the heck are they?
I’m a big fan of self improvement. I do so many things to try to be better. The two most unconventional things I do are:
1. Float Tank (sensory deprivation tank) 2. CryoTherapy
I get asked about this ALL the time so in this episode I’m going to walk through 1.What are CryoTherapy and Float Tanks? 2. What are the benefits? 3. Why you should try them?
Interestingly enough these two things are very opposite of each other but there are so many benefits.
Float Therapy: When it comes to Float Therapy there is a time commitment of 60-90 minutes. This is where I go when I have lots of decisions to make and I need time to just sit and think. I do this because it’s just good old fashioned silence that allows me to process things!
The biggest benefit of Float Therapy? Yep, you guessed it, mental health!
CryoTherapy: As we said this is the opposite of Float Therapy but it is equally as beneficial.
At its core you’re revitalizing your body by bringing it to super cold temps.
The most surprising benefit is that you can actually burn up to 300 calories per session! But more importantly cryotherapy has helped me so much with my back!
We cover a few more benefits of Cryotherapy but needless to say I strongly believe that you should try it!
My encouragement to you is to try one of these things this week! Often they are in the same building or very close in proximity to each other.
Let me know if you’ve ever tried this before and what was your take away! If you haven’t tried it are you open to it?
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When you’re at a fast growth company change is the only constant. And there are two things you must look for when hiring! Here they are. Plain and Simple. You must develop: The ability to lead people. Do you positively influence and make the people around you better? Developing and Improving Systems. There’s even a bonus one in this episode but you have to listen to it to find out what it is. Bonus Tip: This all starts with leading yourself well! Leadership is needed but if you don’t have systems in place then it’s just not as effective. Sometimes it can be hard to find people with both skill sets. If you find people with those skill sets, develop them, train them, promote them. Hang on to them! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
Let’s talk about how to create Morning Affirmations that actually work.
I’m a big fan of morning routines. As a matter of fact, I made a video about it. You can find that here: https://youtu.be/yIxb3CfltTk
The specific part of that video that people ask about ALL the time is: Affirmations.
So...here’s how to create morning affirmations (and how I do this personally).
In this episode we discuss: What are Morning Affirmations Why Morning Affirmations work Why You Should Record and Listen Examples of My Affirmations
Bottom Line: Thoughts are things and Affirmations help make sure that your thoughts are all lined up.
It’s amazing what the spoken word can do! Speaking of, I have a video about the language you use. This might be helpful: https://youtu.be/DzZLqg3RV5Q
Today’s ProTip: Get someone else to record your affirmations then listen to them! I did that with my brother Seth and it has been a game changer!
Imagine doing this everyday for 365 days. Do you think some things will be different for you next year?
So I encourage you, take some time RIGHT NOW and write down some affirmations… Seriously, go NOW and make it happen. This will literally change your life. Then once you’ve done it come back and let me know in the comments below. I’ll wait… ;)
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Ugh! It happened. You’re weeks into the hiring process and you have your top candidates all lined up...now you just have to choose. No problem! But then one of your top candidates drops out. It’s inevitable.
For any big position I’ve ever hired for I usually have at least one person drop out.
Let’s talk about the best way to handle that and see if we can’t get them to jump back in. (and maybe even hire them!)
(Side Note: I have a video on how to sell during the hiring process. Check that video out even though it may be too late in the process but it may help you proactively prevent this from happening upstream. You can watch that here: https://youtu.be/YcnfZe-5m1g)
You just got that dreaded call or email and they are dropping out. Here’s what I want you to consider: is this person in your top tier or your upper half of people you’re considering? If not, then no problem, let them move on!
If they ARE in your top tier then in this episode we discuss the 4 steps to take to get them back in the process and make them a viable option. From getting on the phone with them to exactly what to say to get them to recommit to the puppy dog close, we cover it all.
The key is to let them know that you aren’t here to sell them on the position. You just want to have a conversation. I have had these important conversations with top prospects and it was totally clear that it wasn’t a good fit and why they made the decision.
Ultimately, we just want to get them to commit to the next step? Then we can go from there!
What were your takeaways from today’s episode? Have you had top candidates drop out of your interviewing process? How did you handle it?
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It’s that time of year (EOY Reflection and Goal Setting!!) ...and this year I want you to promise me that you’ll actually do this. According to Best Research fewer than 3% of Americans have their goals written down. This is your chance to be in the 3%! When you’re done with this episode you’ll have all the tools and tips you need to review your year this year and make sure that next year is a success! This is the exact process I use at the end of every year. First let me say that I know there are WAY more complicated ways to do end of year goals etc but I believe in keeping it simple! There’s power in stopping to pause and reflect and to plan! One of the most powerful parts of this process is in reflecting on the previous year and planning for the year to come! I encourage you to go do this RIGHT now! Seriously, just go! Take 30 minutes and write up a rough draft. If you need help with your goals this video will do just the trick: https://youtu.be/c7zvetf79yY SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
In this episode I talk about advanced recruiting, interviewing and hiring techniques! This is a little longer but I guarantee that if you stick around to the end you’ll be happy! Let’s go!
First let's talk about Advanced Recruiting. We take recruiting very seriously at Self Publishing School. My goal is to have at least 100 applicants per job posting and I use a bounty. (anywhere from $1000 - $5000 to help me find this person) Then I make sure to get that bounty in front of everyone. I also focus on referrals big time! I always ask "who do you know?" (that’s a stealth way to get high quality talent) Oh and Linkedin Ads work really well!
Second let's chat about Advance Interview Techniques - My interview process feels like going to therapy. You need to dig in and find out if they are a good fit for your company and culture. When it comes to the interview It has been said "Dig Deep or Go to Sleep" Get comfortable asking the uncomfortable questions. This process can be polarizing! But that helps you and the candidate know if it's a good fit or not. I always ask current Compensation ASAP because I want this to be a better situation than their last few jobs. Finally, even if I'm not involved with the process I want to be the very last interview! That way I can make sure the person is a good fit.
Finally, and we're almost done, let's talk Actual Hiring Process - This is specific mostly to leadership positions! You can find out more about our process in this video: https://youtu.be/vjTnad9jKk4 When it comes to your executive team you want to hire “Bar Raisers” (Thanks Jeff Bezos) Ask yourself, "Is this person better than our best performer in this area? Does this person have the potential to be our top performer?" Which leads me to my next thought: always hire the Best Leader, not always the best Skill Set that makes it easy because if all things are equal the win goes to the leader
Finally, Hire for Attitude! Are they willing to put on the brown shorts? What does Brown Shorts have to do with this process? We talk about it this episode!
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I get asked all the time: “Chandler, what are the tools you use to run your online business?”
“How do you manage a remote team?”
I decided to record an episodes covering ALL of the tools I think are essential to running my online business.
All of the tools we talk about today will be helpful online and for traditional brick and mortars but they will be especially helpful if you have a remote or virtual team.
To avoid “Death By A Thousand Pieces of Software” I’m just going to talk about the top 10 that we use.
The first 3-4 are Mission Critical MUST haves for my business (and probably for yours too).
The rest of them are “nice to haves” or tools that might apply based on your business.
I talk about the ones we use and why we don’t use some of the big players like Salesforce and Basecamp.
Here’s the big take away: Avoid Software Fatigue! The best software for you is the one you and your team will actually use! There’s always going to be cool new software but if the cost to switch is too high then it’s not worth switching.
I’d love to hear from you! Are there any of the tools I’ve recommended that you love or that you hate?
Also, I’d love to know what softwares do you use to run your business? What is THE ONE that you can’t do without? Any that I missed in this list? Let me know your thoughts!
Here are my thoughts on maximizing working from home! https://youtu.be/lcIt_S1a4nI
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Last year (2019) the average American ate by themselves around 378 times!
Do you eat by yourself often?
Keith Ferrazzi has a lot to say about that in his book “Never Eat Alone”
This episode is an implementation guide for that book!
Never Eat Alone Basic Concept = always be breaking bread and using meal time to connect with others.
Beyond that though, it’s about really being intentional with the relationships that we build. Essentially, setting a “People Plan”
In today’s episode I discuss Ferazzi’s “People Plan” and give you some ways to flesh it out. (Which, oddly enough, doesn’t get covered in the book!)
Here’s how to create your People Plan!
Create a spreadsheet (with tabs per city) Set 3-4 Categories Per City you’re in throughout the year People I want to Deepen Relationships With People I want to Meet People I know that can introduce me to others in that city Optional Bonus: Dating Material (if you’re single)
It’s super important that we’re intentional about our relationships! Not only the ones that we have but also the ones we are looking to build.
You can use my version here: https://bit.ly/3pW87Pl Just make sure to make a copy of it so you can make it your own!
Take 30 minutes as soon as this episode is over and type out your “People Plan” Chandler Cheat Code: Go to FaceBook or Linkedin and Search Your Friends by City!
Let me know your thoughts / takeaways!
If you liked this episode check out my video on Building Your Talent Bench https://youtu.be/I2PmGFG9VK8 (hint: your People Plan will help with this.)
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Hiring = sales
Don’t agree?
Then you’re probably losing out on your best candidates.
One of the best books I’ve ever read on hiring (“WHO”) talks about the 4 S’s of hiring (I talk about this process in my episode on hiring): Scorecard Sourcing great candidates Selecting the best one Selling them on working for you They list “selling” as the 4th step in the process, but the truth is it’s happening throughout the entire process.
In this episode I talk about WHY and HOW to sell during the recruiting & hiring process in 4 steps: Recruiting Process Application Page (think sales page) Small Personal Touches Selling in the Interview
I also go through how to sell with your best candidates during the interview process without them knowing it’s happening and without showing your cards.
This is advanced level hiring. There’s no content like this on the internet.
If you’re hiring, you need to listen to this episode!
Once you do, let me know your thoughts / takeaways!
P.S. any great tips you have for selling top candidates on working with you? Let me know!
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Hiring an assistant is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
I wish I would’ve done it years earlier.
In my opinion, it’s the first hire every entrepreneur should make.
If you’re asking yourself, “Do I need an assistant?” - the answer is YES!
As a friend of mine says: “If you don’t have an assistant, you are the assistant.”
So….how do you hire an assistant?
In this episode, I cover 3 things: Do I need an assistant? -- I already told you, yes! What does a good assistant do? How do you find a good assistant?
One big thing to keep in mind when hiring an assistant is knowing the difference between a personal and executive assistant and figuring out which one you need.
In this episode I will also be talking about: The top 5 things you need to be outsourcing 8 tasks for your executive assistant that will immediately save you 5-10 hrs a week
I talk in another episode about my hiring process which will also help you in finding and hiring the best assistant for you.
Let me know your thoughts / takeaways!
Do you have an assistant? If so, how did you hire them?
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Employee onboarding. At most companies it’s more like waterboarding.
Somewhere between “here’s a company” and “follow him around for a while to see how to do your job”.
So many companies are doing this wrong. Are you one of them?
You’ve spent soooo much time finding someone great. Why not spend a little bit more time making sure they get up to speed quickly?
Here’s how to do onboarding the right way; with intentionality AND a checklist.
Now, onboarding can be an intimidating process to set up so in this episode I will teach you: The 5 Keys to Onboarding The 6 Step Process to a Successful Onboarding Experience Advanced Employee Onboarding Tips A sneak peek at the checklist we use
Let me know your thoughts / takeaways!
P.S. any tips or things you do well in the onboarding process? Let me know! We’re always looking to improve our process. :)
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Have you gotten a speeding or parking ticket before?
I know that I have gotten my fair share of tickets. ;)
Most people have gotten at least one ticket in their lifetime.
Have you ever wished you could just get out of paying it?
GOOD NEWS...you can!!
I share how to get out of any speeding ticket or parking ticket in this episode, including: How the law should work versus how it actually works Ways to postpone paying for a ticket How to fight a ticket (and win!)
...because sometimes it’s fun to talk about things other than business. :)
Let me know your thoughts / takeaways!
Have you ever successfully gotten out of a ticket? Share that too!
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As my friend Cameron Herold would say...Meetings suck!!
Most meetings suck because people don’t know how to run them well. There are a lot of fundamentals to a great meeting: A meeting purpose / KPI A good agenda Meeting roles: A facilitator, timekeeper and “action grabber” Prep ahead of time, etc I cover all of these things in a separate video about how to run great meetings (and how we run our meetings at SPS). I even talk about how we run our meetings in Asana (this is a total gamechanger).
Today I want to talk about the missing piece in all of this: How to FACILITATE a great meeting as the meeting leader.
You can have all of the fundamentals of a great meeting, but without a great facilitator the meeting will be mediocre at best.
In this episode I lay out the blueprint for facilitating great meetings...whether you’ve led 100’s of meetings or you’re about to lead your first meeting.
I talk about how to make your meetings better week after week and why you should rotate meeting facilitators. (if you’re a leader or CEO running all of the meetings in your company you’re doing it wrong)
Listen to the episode and let me know what you think!
Check out my videos on: How to Run Great Meetings: https://youtu.be/exsUMs5s3Nw How To Run Company Meetings In Asana: https://youtu.be/msaTM7UjMGk
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Have you ever heard of a “talent bench”?
Probably not. But it’s one of the most important things you should be focusing on in your business (or on your team), especially as you scale.
Not focusing on this will stunt your growth and leave you vulnerable to “key man risk” if an employee decides to quit.
Focusing on building this will explode your growth by always having talented people ready to get in the game. This helps the performance of your existing team AND helps you quickly hire A players as you scale.
Kind of how “The best time to get a loan is when you don’t need money” … the best time to recruit / hire is before you need to.
In this episode I talk about building a talent bench. What is it? How do you build one? And why is this one of the most important things you can be doing as a leader or entrepreneur?
I also talk about why you should always (yes, I mean ALWAYS!) be recruiting in your business.
Video on why systems are so important: https://youtu.be/UTXdcYyKjTY
Video on what to do when a top performer quits: https://youtu.be/FcUUFaEfkrg
Listen to the episode & let me know what you think!
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Not everyone is cut out to be a leader or manager. A lot of people shouldn’t be and others skill sets can be used elsewhere.
But...let’s say you have an “emerging leader” on your team...someone with natural influence, leadership abilities and who’s hungry to grow?
How do you develop them into their first leadership position?
That’s what I walk through in this episode, including: How to spot an emerging leader (the traits to look for) How to determine if they want to be a leader and then put together a development plan if they do Do you have what it takes to be a leader? If so, what can YOU do as an individual performer to develop into a great leader? What it looks like to be a leader at Self Publishing School (loosely translates to just about any company) Whether you’re a manager / leader looking to develop someone on your team...OR...an “emerging leader” looking for ways to develop, this episode will be helpful! Listen to the episode and let me know what you think!
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I’m obsessed with training and development. I’m even more obsessed with figuring out how to train and develop my team at SPS.
We have a monthly training budget, monthly book clubs, personal enrichment sessions, we track and encourage training time, we’re constantly investing in the growth of our team, and every employee gets access to $30k+ in training materials when they get hired.
The basic process is good...but this becomes difficult to monitor and support individual growth as the company scales.
A few months ago I started trying to answer the question: “How do we create a talent development machine that develops talent as fast as possible?”
I set out to build that system so that SPS can be a place where people come to learn, grow, and become the best version of themselves.
And...so that we can predictably develop people at scale. In a fast growing company, A players are the fuel that drives growth...and they’re always in short supply so there’s a constant need to develop internally while simultaneously hiring externally.
In this episode I walk you through a central part of our talent development process...the Individual Development Plan.
I didn’t create this, but we did make it better and put our own spin on it.
I’ll give you a template you can use for everyone on your team to create their own development plan...and walk you through how to roll this out to your team.
Check out the episode and let me know what you think!
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I used to be HORRIBLE at running 1-1’s…
I thought they were good - but I always had this sneaking suspicion that they weren’t as powerful as they could be.
Then I learned a new way of running them.
And it changed everything.
Now my 1-1’s are MUCH more effective & focused. I believe 1-1’s are one of the biggest tools you have as a leader to build rapport, drive performance, and help coach / develop your team.
Are you being intentional about your 1-1’s? Are you even having them consistently with everyone on your team?
If not, you need to watch this video. Even if you are...you need to listen to this episode. ;)
I promise this process will change the way you do 1-1’s and will make them more effective. I’ll also give you a template you can follow to run your one on one’s.
Check out the episode & let me know what you think!
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Ever wonder how to keep great people at your company long term? Listen to this episode to find out how to keep A players at your company long term! Watch my video on "How To Hire A Players" HERE: https://youtu.be/vjTnad9jKk4 Here's a video on "What to do when a top performer quits": https://youtu.be/FcUUFaEfkrg SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
I was talking with an SPS team member the other day who’s incredibly talented at finding & fixing issues in the business. It’s a unique skillset to be able to find and fix root issues…and a skillset that not many people have. Inevitably we asked the question: “Is this something that can be taught? Or is it something you have or you don't?" Ultimately, we decided it’s a teachable skillset. In this episode, I attempt to teach that skillset. I walk through the MINDSET and the SKILLSET to find and fix any root issue in your business. (and no, I won’t just tell you to “Google It” 😜) Check out the episode & let me know what you think! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
“Don’t take the cheese"
No, I’m not talking about dairy! 😜
Here’s a good lesson on how to continue to grow…even when things are going well.
When things are going well…that’s usually when it’s hardest to challenge yourself and push yourself to new levels.
Listen to this episode and let me know what you think!
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“The light bulb vs. the whack-a-mole"
Ever heard of it? Probably not, because I made it up.
BUT... it’s one of the most important things you can do in your business.
If you’re not doing this, you’re just running on a hamster wheel.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a leader, you need to be doing this…and you need to teach this concept to your team.
What’s the concept? You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out 😜
Let me know what you think when you do!
Watch my video on how to create a critical # / theme in your business HERE: https://youtu.be/DJbh1gCD150
Watch my video on "fixing bridges" HERE: https://youtu.be/4xsrxQmjoUg
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Did you know there are 4 words you should be using to hire better employees?
...and 4 words that will help you get better employee referrals.
Here they are...
Pro tip: this is also a next level way to recruit people you want to come work at your company (I explain this in the episode).
Watch my A Player Hiring Process video HERE: https://youtu.be/vjTnad9jKk4
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When I was first getting started in business I relied on Herculean effort to get things done...
Maybe you’ve felt the same way.
You think you can muscle it, work harder and that’s how you’ll be successful.
Or…maybe you’re thinking: “I’m so talented and creative. You can’t possibly bottle this up!!"
Bad news… you’re wrong. 😬
All through life, I’ve gotten good at things or “won” by outworking everyone.
I was almost never the best on day 1…but I’d just out-work people and get better.
The downside = you rely on your hard work to get ahead.
It works until it doesn’t anymore.
You have 1 time strokes of genius…but they don’t snowball for long term success.
In this episode I talk about “How to turn one-time strokes of genius into long-term success"
…and why you need to stop trying to achieve your goals through herculean effort.
I promise there’s a better way.
Check out the episode and let me know what you think!
What’s one “stroke of genius" in your business or in your job that you need to bottle up so that you can pass it off?
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Here’s how to land your dream job…and why you should NEVER submit a resumé. U.S. Unemployment is at its highest levels in years. As a result, many people are looking for work. In this episode, I talk about what it actually takes to land your dream job and what most people are doing wrong. I also talk about 5 things that have worked well for me and for people applying to work at Self Publishing School. Hope you enjoy the episode! Please share this with anyone you know who’s looking for work. Also, if you know someone who’s out of work, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll see if there’s anything I can do to help. We’re all in this together! Things will be back to normal soon. Watch my video on "How To Choose Between Opportunities" HERE: https://youtu.be/IPxYSGT1z10 SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
Growing up I remember bringing a report card home to my parents. I had mostly A’s, a couple B’s, maybe even a C. I was happy with it…at least I was trying to sell to them that this was a good report card. I handed them the report card... They got upset when they saw it. “Chandler, this is not your best.” they said. “But Mom, Dad, you don’t understand!! My friend got some B’s, C’s, and even a D and his parents aren’t mad. Why are you mad??" Again, they said: “Chandler, this is not your best. We know what your best looks like and this is not it. If this was your best, it wouldn’t matter if it was C’s, D’s, or all A’s…as long as we knew it was your best. We know this is not your best." I’ll never forget this moment. It cemented a lesson that’s stuck with me forever. You DO NOT compete with the competition. You compete with YOURSELF…and your personal best. This story formed one of our current Core Values at SPS that we call: “Best Is The Standard”. (I got the phrasing of from Dabo Swinney - head coach of the Clemson Tigers - the GOAT) Best Is The Standard in everything we do. Listen to this episode to find out what “Best Is The Standard" means and how you can use it in your life, in your job, or in your company. “Beating the competition is easy. Beating yourself is a never ending pursuit” -Nike Best Is The Standard…and the best is yet to come! 📈 SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
“This is how we’ve always done it."
That phrase is an innovation killer and one of my least favorite phrases of all time.
It’s the opposite of: “If you don’t like it, change it”.
At SPS, one of our core values is: “Everyone Is Responsible For Facilitating Change”.
In this episode, I talk about what that means and how you can use this principle to empower people on your team to make things better.
I also talk about a crazy Elon Musk story that illustrates this principle.
No more passing the buck.
No more waiting for other people to change or improve something for you.
Everyone Is Responsible For Facilitating Change.
Hope you enjoy the episode!
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Back again with another Self Publishing School core value episode!
In this one I talk about "Hard Work And Continuous Improvement".
This is one of 5 Core Values at Self Publishing School that we call the "The SPS Way".
In this episode I talk about what this core value means, and how you can use it in your job or in your business.
Hope you enjoy the episode!
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Honesty & Integrity Always Win. This is one of 5 Core Values at Self Publishing School that we call the "The SPS Way". With all the craziness going on right now, honesty & integrity are more important than ever. In this episode I talk about what this core value means, and how you can use it in your business. (Spoiler alert: it's a whole lot more than just being honest) Hope you enjoy the episode! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Subscribe to "The 7 Figure Principles Podcast" HERE: https://7figureprinciples.com/ Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
This is a VERY important episode…especially in these crazy times that we’re in right now. Here’s what you can do about it... "Control The Controllables" How can you “control the controllables” in your business or in your job? There's a lot of good information on Leading vs. Lagging Indicators in the book "The 4 Disciplines Of Execution" by Sean Covey. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
“Fail Fast, Fail Forward, Fail Often"
This is one of my favorite Self Publishing School Core Values.
It’s one of 5 core values we call “The SPS Way”.
We believe that if you’re not failing, you’re not learning…and you’re probably not moving fast enough.
This is also my philosophy in snowboarding: if I’m not falling, I’m not going fast enough or pushing the envelope enough. (maybe you’ve seen the videos from these epic crashes 😆)
Check out the episode to learn more about this core value and what it means.
Watch the video with all of Self Publishing School's Core Values HERE: https://youtu.be/5NoVuAicQw0
P.S. do you have core values at your company? If so, what are they? Let me know!
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Employee Evaluations…do you do them?
In this episode, I walk through how to do an employee evaluation as well as the exact template / process we use at Self Publishing School.
Spoiler alert: if you’re waiting for the yearly evaluation to give feedback, you’re doing it wrong.
I also talk about why I believe in “just in time” feedback for everyone on your team.
Crazy timing with this episode.
I learned the last part from Jack Welch reading his book “Straight From The Gut” (and reference him in this episode).
Jack is one of the best managers and CEO’s of all time and he just passed away yesterday…before this episode was set to publish today.
RIP Jack Welch.
Thanks for being such an inspiration! You’ve taught me so much.
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If I were to ask you the fastest way to grow profitability in your business, what would you say?
…grow revenue?
WRONG.
This is what most people say, but it’s the wrong answer.
Listen to the episode to find out what the right answer is. 😁
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In October of 2017, I was talking with my friend Pete Vargas and he said: “Chandler, you need to be using speaking to grow your business”
After arguing with him and disagreeing, I reluctantly decided to give it a try.
In 2018, I spoke on as many stages as I could and failed as fast as possible…trying to see if this would work.
The result = generating $1M+ in revenue for Self Publishing School…after doing $0 from speaking in 2017. 🤯
In this episode I break down how I did it, including: 1. how to find and book your first speaking gig 2. how to maximize leads & revenue from every speaking engagement WITHOUT pitching from stage or being slimy / salesy 3. how to use your book to increase revenue AND overdeliver for the event organizer at every event you go to
Hope you find this episode helpful. Here’s to booking more stages and using a book to grow your business in 2021!
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Compensation. It’s a sticky subject and most people do it wrong. In this episode I talk about how to pay your employees properly - in a fair and objective way. I also talk about: -how to strategically decide your compensation philosophy the difference between a “value hire” and an “out of the box” hire -how to determine the “pie chart” of compensation you can offer -What DOES and DOES NOT effect compensation (this is super important - so many horror stories here) Hope you find this helpful in making better compensation decisions with your team! P.S. as an entrepreneur, you ARE an employee in your business…so pay yourself like one (not too little or too much). Watch my video on "How To Decide When To Pay Yourself A Salary As A Business Owner" HERE: https://youtu.be/Dp3jHBZMV8I Watch my video on "How To Choose Between Opportunities (Deciding What Job To Take Or Business To Start)" HERE: https://youtu.be/IPxYSGT1z10 SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
Check out my BRAND NEW video on why systems are important here: https://youtu.be/UTXdcYyKjTY In this episode I talk about how to create systems for your business, your job, or your role at Self Publishing School. I break down WHY systems are important, how I learned this the hard way, and the 3 questions you should ask to figure out which systems to create. Hope you enjoy the episode! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
Ever had a top performer on your team unexpectedly quit?
It sucks.
Recently I had someone move on from SPS to start their own thing.
I didn’t see it coming…and of course it was right before Thanksgiving / Christmas. 🤦
Luckily, I’d already recorded this episode! lol ...so I went back and watched it to come up with a plan of attack.
Fast forward to today, and I’ve refilled the position with someone amazing and the company is in a much better spot.
Check out this episode to find out what to do when you have a top employee quit unexpectedly!
Watch my video "How to Create Great Culture on a Virtual Team" HERE: https://youtu.be/N74xFDP6_QE
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I read a lot.
52+ books a year.
So naturally I get asked all the time what my favorite books are / what books I recommend.
I decided to put together a list of My Top 10 Most Impactful Books Of All Time.
This is in addition to my top 5 favorite leadership books of all time.
Check out the episode and let me know what you think. Have you read any of these?
Also, what are some of your favorite books of all time? Let me know!
P.S. book #11 is my all time favorite ;)
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Every time someone finds out we run all of our company meetings in Asana, they can’t believe it.
First they're confused, then shocked, then their mind is blown once they see how we do it.
For most companies, meetings are VERY inefficient. Running our meetings in Asana is one way we run more effective meetings.
(this is especially helpful if you run a virtual company)
If you haven’t heard of Asana - it’s an AMAZING project management software.
Way better than Trello, Basecamp, Teamwork, and any other project management tool (trust me, I’ve tried almost all of them).
Asana is one of the 3 (or so) tools at the core of running Self Publishing School.
And like I mentioned - we even use it for meeting agendas.
I’ve never seen anyone else do this in their company.
Check out the episode to see how to run meetings in Asana and let me know what you think!
(this episode is mostly project management software agnostic…so don’t worry if you don’t use Asana)
Here’s to more productive meetings…and less time wasted for everyone involved! 🍻
Watch my video on "How To Run Great Meetings" HERE: https://youtu.be/exsUMs5s3Nw
Watch my video on "How to Run A Company Book Club" HERE: https://youtu.be/UmrH3c4QQqw
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“Prioritize & Execute”
This is my favorite concept from the book Extreme Ownership (by Jocko Willink).
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed in your job or business, this episode is for you!
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So…you have to fire someone. Firing an employee is never easy.
Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for weeks, months, or even years…putting it off…but it’s finally time.
In this episode, I show you how to fire someone with dignity...the RIGHT way.
I walk through: 1. the mindset 2. the necessary prep 3. how to have the conversation
Never a pleasant topic, but it’s something that needs to be done to make your team / company better.
Check out the episode and let me know what you think!
Any tips on how to properly fire someone? Let me know!
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Do you create a Critical Number or Quarterly Theme in your business?
It’s one of the best / easiest ways to keep your entire team focused on what’s most important.
And…it’s a lot of fun.
At Self Publishing School, we do this every quarter and it’s one of the fun ways we’ve been able to gamify / rally the entire team around fixing some of the BIGGEST problems in our business over the last few years.
Some of my favorite past themes are: The light bulb vs. the whack-a-mole Rough Draft Rosie Challenge “Who’s Your Grandma?" Save Our Susies Push To Publish
No clue what any of these mean…? Or no idea what a Critical # and Quarterly Theme is…?
Listen to the episode! (and let me know what you think)
I promise it’ll help you keep your team focused over the next 90 days and start strong.
P.S. Do you use this in your business? I’d love to hear from you. How do you use this and what are your favorite past themes / critical #’s? Let me know!
Watch my video on "How To Run A Company Off Site / Retreat" HERE: https://youtu.be/CzqS7TvdydI
Watch my video on "How To Set Goals" HERE: https://youtu.be/c7zvetf79yY
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Have you ever run an off site for your company? (or a company retreat?)
Maybe you’re doing your first one…looking to set goals.
…or maybe you’ve done a few and you’re looking to make them better.
Being a virtual company, off sites are especially important at Self Publishing School.
We’ve run them for years and this is probably one of the most common questions I get from entrepreneur buddies: “how do you run an off site??”.
In this episode I break down our process.
It’s a little bit of a long episode, but definitely worth the watch. It’s meant to be a “drop the mic” episode on running a great off site.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur or leader of a team, this should help you.
Here’s to running a great off site & setting some awesome goals.
P.S. any tips on how you run your off site? I’d love to hear them! Let me know.
Watch my video on How To Set Goals (yearly, quarterly, etc) HERE: https://youtu.be/c7zvetf79yY
Watch my video on how we run meetings HERE: https://youtu.be/exsUMs5s3Nw
Here is a copy of the template we use at Self Publishing School to run our off site: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d...
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“Managing Up"
Ever heard of it?
When I first heard it I thought it sounded like some sort of big company corporate lingo...
BUT…as I’ve grown a team and scaled a company, I’ve come to realize how important it is.
This concept is SUPER important for two groups of people: 1. Managers / Leaders: this will free up soooo much time if you train your team on this and hire/fire based on people being “low maintenance superstars"
2. Employees: this is one of the fastest way to get promoted and take on more responsibility in your company (even a leadership position if you want it)
In this episode, I break down what it is and HOW to use it in your company.
This would be a good one to send to your team (cough, cough).
Thank me later. 😜
How do you practice managing up at your company? What’s one way you’ve seen this implemented? Let me know!
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Ever had a hard time making a decision? ...especially around which job to take or which business to start? I created a “pie chart decision making process” that makes any decision like this MUCH easier. I use it all the time when recruiting, when having conversations with potential employees, or when having conversations with people that are thinking about leaving Self Publishing School. I also use this anytime I’m talking with friends that are looking for a job (or thinking about making a career move). This works for any decision…ESPECIALLY deciding which job to take or business to start. Check out the episode and let me know what you think! P.S. what are you optimizing for? (if you watch the video, this question will make sense 😜) SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
Jet lag is a myth. That's right. I said it. Do you agree or disagree? In the episode I talk about why jet lag is a myth...and how you can avoid it. Watch my video on "How to take a nap FAST...even if you're someone that can't nap" HERE: https://youtu.be/aG6Yin_Uzas SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
I get asked all the time...what are your favorite leadership books of all time?
I read a lot...52+ books per year.
And I'm obsessed with leadership. So...I've read A LOT of leadership / management books. 😅
A lot of them were bad...and some of them were good.
Here are my best leadership books / CEO development books of all time.
I'd love to hear from you: What are your favorite leadership books? Have you read any of these?
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As a college drop-out, I dropped out before getting to all of the business classes.
As a result, I had to learn most lessons in business the hard way…trial and error.
That, and reading every business book I could get my hands on.
Ever make a colossal mistake in your work or in your business that costs you TONS of time and money?...
…one that after the fact seems painfully obvious.
I know I have... 1. getting into a business partnership out of insecurity that later cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars in a buy out 2. mis-hiring time and time again for the same position(s) 3. not focusing enough on our customers or their needs and instead focusing too much on the sales & marketing side of the business. 🤦
And the list goes ON and ON.
When these mistakes happen (and they still happen to this day), I call it “paying tuition to the school of life”.
In this episode I explain what that means.
Listen to it and let me know what you think!
P.S. what’s a time where you paid tuition to the school of life? I’d love to hear about it!
Then maybe we can all feel better about ourselves. 😜
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Ever heard of Bunker Time or Primetime? One of my favorite books of all time is “The ONE Thing”. In the book, they talk about “bunker time”. It’s similar to something I’ve been doing for a long time that I call “primetime”. Primetime, Bunker Time, whatever you want to call it…it works. It’s one of the key things we train new employees on at Self Publishing School when they’re getting started so that they can be effective in their role and get the most important things done. If you haven't read it yet, I HIGHLY recommend The ONE Thing by Jay Papasan & Gary Keller. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k
Ever heard of “Parkinson’s Law”? Here’s how to use Parkinson's Law to get more done…and why it often pays to procrastinate. 😇 Whether it’s writing a book, recording videos, or doing any task in your life… …here’s how to use Parkinson’s Law to work FOR you, not against you. Hope you enjoy the episode! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k Watch my video on "How To Create A Morning Routine (And What Mine Looks Like)" HERE: https://youtu.be/yIxb3CfltTk
Ever heard of “Buffer” and “Focus” days by Dan Sullivan? I’ve been using this concept for a few years to get more done every week. It’s how I structure my weeks and how I keep them from being all over the place. Listen to the episode to learn more about the concept and how you can use it to get more done. Shout out to Dan Sullivan (aka. the Strategic Coach) for coming up with this concept. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k Watch my video on How To Run Great Meetings (And How We Run Meetings At Self Publishing School) HERE: https://youtu.be/exsUMs5s3Nw
Eating for energy...here's how to boost your energy with a few SMALL tweaks to your diet. A mentor growing up gave me some advice that shocked me... He said: “Chandler, I eat for fuel…NOT for pleasure”. The lesson he was trying to teach me is simple: the food you eat has a HUGE impact on your energy levels. This has become a big part of how I perform at a high level daily…whether I’m working a normal work day or traveling to give a speaking gig. During the week I don’t eat gluten, dairy, sweets, or drink alcohol. This has made a massive difference in my day-to-day energy levels. Check out the episode to learn “How To Structure Your Diet For Maximum Energy Levels”. I also talk about the 2 biggest things that kill your energy (that you’re probably not thinking about). It sounds boring, but I promise it’ll be really helpful. Your future self will thank me. 😜 P.S. I highly recommend trying the Whole 30 if you want to see which foods effect your energy levels the most. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k Watch my video on how "A.D.D. is a superpower" here: https://youtu.be/KgJzpjgjFwQ Watch my video on how to take a nap FAST (and nap even if you're "someone that can't nap") here: https://youtu.be/aG6Yin_Uzas
Disagree & Commit...one concept that Andy Grove & Jeff Bezos agree on!
If you’re not having conflict on your meetings, you’re not having good meetings.
If you’re not having conflict on your team, you probably don’t have a cohesive team that trusts each other.
With conflict: ideas are sharpened, people are challenged, and everyone gets better.
ALSO with conflict: there’s often disagreement on the best way to move forward.
What do you do when that happens?
That’s what I talk about in this episode...
It’s a principle called: “Disagree & Commit”.
It was popularized by Jeff Bezos and it’s a great way to: A. encourage conflict / disagreement B. encourage unity after the decision is made (no matter the decision)
Watch the episode to find out how it works. 😁
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Are you a young leader looking for people to respect you more?
This episode will help!
One time I was interviewing someone who wanted to work at SPS and I said: “you’re a lot older than me and you’ll report directly to me. Is that going to be a problem?"
I was terrified about my age, and whether or not people would want to listen to me or “follow” me as their leader.
My whole life I’ve been the youngest person in the room...
…almost always hiring and managing people who were older than me.
When I was younger, I thought this was a bad thing.
I thought people wouldn’t respect me or take me seriously.
When I went to events or conferences, I’d wear a suit and tie…or suspenders and a bowtie…hoping that would make people take me seriously.
Then I realized it was all in my head. 🙃
Nobody cared about how young I was. All they cared about was whether or not I could bring results, and if I genuinely cared about THEM.
That’s what I love about business. It’s a meritocracy.
It doesn’t matter your age, gender, race, religion, etc. All that matters is: do you bring value to the marketplace?
In this episode I talk about how to overcome limiting beliefs around being a young leader or entrepreneur.
It’s all the lessons I learned the hard way from always being the youngest person in the room.
Hope you find this episode helpful!
P.S. know someone who’s a young leader or entrepreneur? Share this episode with them!!
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Do you have A.D.D. or A.D.H.D.?
If so, you’ll love this episode.
In it, I talk about why A.D.D. is actually a superpower…and how you can use it for maximum benefit.
I also talk about my stance on Adderall / other drugs that people use (kind of a controversial stance).
Whether you have ADD yourself, or you know someone who does…I highly recommend listening to this episode.
Some great tips on how to use A.D.D as a superpower if you have it, and how to support the people in your life who have it.
Hope you find this helpful!
P.S. know someone with A.D.D or A.D.H.D.? Share this episode with them!
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Should you get a job or start a business..? 🤔
Contrary opinion of the day:
Not everyone should be an entrepreneur.
In fact, most people shouldn’t be entrepreneurs.
I think the narrative of “everyone should be an entrepreneur” or “why haven’t you started a business yet?” is EXTREMELY toxic.
In a world where everyone wants to be #1, there’s a huge void of (and uncanny amount of shame for being) solid #2’s.
Not everyone should be an entrepreneur.
In fact, a lot of times you can learn a lot more by joining a fast growing company early in your career.
In this episode I answer the question: “Should you get a job or should you start a business?"
I also talk about one of the biggest falacies in the entrepreneur world…and why most “successful” entrepreneurs aren’t actually making any money.
I’m sure this will stir the pot a bit…feel free to let me know in the comments if you disagree. 😜
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Here's how to use the 20 Mile March to accomplish your biggest goals!
I remember hearing about this concept from Hal Elrod a few years back and it rocked my world.
It fundamentally changed the way I approach goal setting & goal achievement.
It’s called the “20 Mile March”.
This has become the core way we achieve any goal at SPS, and how I approach all of my goals personally.
I’ve found that this concept is often known, but seldom used.
Listen to the episode where I explain the concept, and how you can use it to achieve your goals.
P.S. check out Jim Collins' book Great By Choice for more on this concept.
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Here's how to create an organizational chart (org chart) that ACTUALLY works for your company...
Does your company have an org chart?
I remember hiring my first few employees at Self Publishing School and then suddenly realizing there was mass confusion around who was responsible for what.
To bring order to the chaos, I learned that I needed to create an org chart.
There was only one problem: I had no idea what an org chart was…much less how to structure one for my company.
Besides not knowing how to create one, there are 2 big problems with org charts: 1. Most small companies don’t have them 2. They’re static, out-of-date, and not used
In this episode, I show you how to create an org chart that works for YOUR company…and how to make sure it gets used.
I actually prefer to create an “Accountability Chart” instead of an org chart…but I’ll tell you about that in the video. ;)
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Thinking about dropping out of school? Here's how to know if you should or not...
**controversial topic alert**
Some parents hate me...
When their kids talk with me about college, they often end up dropping out. 🙃
If you don’t know, I dropped out of college to start my company.
For most people, I think getting a college degree is a waste of time.
As a result, I often get asked: “Why did you decide to drop out?” or “How do I know if I should drop out or stay in school?"
In this episode, I walk through my decision making criteria for why I decided to drop out of school.
IMPORTANT: it doesn’t matter if you’re thinking about dropping out of school or not. This is a decision making process for making ANY big decision.
Listen to the episode and let me know what you think!
Whether you’re thinking about dropping out of school…OR…you’re making a big decision, you’ll find this helpful.
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Check out my video on "A College Dropout's Approach To Learning & Education and $15 mentors": https://youtu.be/V4F5el4W2ys
Watch my video on "how to work from home successfully" here: https://youtu.be/lcIt_S1a4nI
Ever struggle with people on your team taking responsibility?
This phrase will forever change the way you lead and the way you develop leaders on your team.
It's called the "I Intend To" or Leader-Leader model.
In the episode, I explain the full concept.
My friend Shane Mac turned me onto this via an incredible book called "Turn The Ship Around" by David Marquet.
Since implementing this concept, the culture at Self Publishing School has completely changed.
People take ownership, and feel empowered to make their own decisions.
If you apply it for yourself, I'm confident it'll change the way you lead, run your company, or perform in your role.
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“Bloom Where You’re Planted"
Ever heard of this phrase?
This is probably my favorite “Principle” and one that is often overlooked...especially by young people and anyone striving to achieve big goals.
If you only listen to one of my episodes, please listen to this one.
I think you’ll find it impactful.
In the episode, I break down the concept + walk through how to apply it.
If you’ve listened to my episodes with Jamal, you know how passionate I am about this concept!
Shout out to Larry & Regina Bolt for teaching me this at a young age.
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Ever heard of an “Entrepreneur House” or a co-living house?
A few years ago I created the first Entrepreneur House in San Diego.
It was written about in Entrepreneur.com and since then, a lot of people have asked how to create their own.
There’s a couple in San Diego and a couple in LA (we just started a new one here that I’m living in)…and this is something I think there should be more of.
It doesn’t have to be an “Entrepreneur House”...
It can be any sort of house that brings together like-minded people who challenge each other to be better.
As Jim Rohn says, you’re the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with…so why not spend more time with people who help you grow!
In this episode, I walk through 3 steps to create your own Entrepreneur House.
Hope you enjoy!
P.S. check out the entrepreneur.com article here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/...
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If you're an entrepreneur or leader drowning in tasks and to-do list items, you'll find this episode helpful.
In the episode I explain the difference between fixing bridges and slinging life rafts...and why implementing this will help you get your head back above water.
This concept is one of my most quoted Principles by Self Publishing School employees and everyone I share it with.
Are you fixing bridges, or slinging life rafts?
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How do you avoid burnout at work or in your business?
As an entrepreneur, or working in a fast growing company, this can be VERY tough.
The long hours, the hard days, the never ending to-do list...it wears on you after a while.
This is especially tough if you work from home.
The boundaries between work & life are blurred...leaving you stressed and burnt out from being "always on".
In this episode I show you 3 ways to prevent burn out...and how to take back control of your work-life balance.
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Ever have trouble saying “no”?
This 2 letter word will save you a lot of trouble, burnout, and make room for the things that matter most.
…so why is it so hard to say?
This is definitely something I’ve struggled with. Over the years, my inability to say “no” has kept me from making time for what’s truly important.
In this episode, I walk through WHEN and HOW to say "no" now so that you can take back control of your time.
I also break down 3 ways to say “no” more.
This video is for me as much as it’s for you.
I hope you enjoy it. 😁
Question to ponder: What are some things that you need to say “no” to…so you can raise the level of things you say “yes” to?
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Ever struggle with negative self talk and "bad language"?
Often times, we're our biggest critic.
In this episode I talk about how to get rid of limiting beliefs, how to stop negative self talk, and I introduce the power of "yet" and "used to".
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Who do you choose to learn from time and time again?
I pick 3-5 people I want to learn from each year and really dive deep.
Here’s why you should circle back to thank the people you learn from...
(HUGE pet peeve when people don’t do this! 😠)
…and why it pays to be someone’s biggest cheerleader / success story.
In this episode I cover
1. Being someone's biggest success story
2. Deepening relationships
3. Long term support from others
Shout out to Todd Herman for also being someone who’s passionate about attribution / circling back to thank people.
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Ever struggle to stay on task during the day? Here's how to get more done EVERY day by planning ahead...and staying focused on what's most important. I've taught this process to a ton of the people on the SPS team on our 1-1's and been crucial for keeping sanity and getting things done while growing a million miles an hour. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com
How do you build a strong culture if you run a remote team?
This is one of the biggest challenges I’ve faced as we’ve scaled Self Publishing School to 20+ full-time team members over the last 4 years.
As much as it’s fun to be able to work from home…there are some serious challenges that come from only seeing the people you work with 2-4 times a year in person.
People like to poo poo on having a physical office…but it does make a lot of things easier when it comes to culture and team building.
In this episode, I talk about “3 Ways To Build GREAT Culture On A Remote Team” (and when to switch to a physical office)
I’ve screwed a lot of things up and I feel like I’ve learned these lessons the hard way over the last few years.
Hope you find the episode helpful!
I’d love to hear how you build culture on your remote team.
HOW TO RUN GREAT MEETINGS: https://youtu.be/exsUMs5s3Nw
HOW TO RUN A COMPANY BOOK CLUB (and why every company should have one): https://youtu.be/UmrH3c4QQqw
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What relationships do you have that you would like to grow and foster?
In 2015 I wrote 365 “thank you cards”…one for every day of the year.
I like doing challenges, if you can’t tell. : )
In 2014, it was 100 push ups/day…2015 was thank you cards.
Sending thank you cards and gifts is a core part of my “Add Value First” approach to relationships.
I like to zig when others zag so thank you cards are a great way to do that since nobody sends physical mail anymore.
Check out this episode to learn more on the Thank You Card Challenge + my “add value approach” to relationships...
2 great books on this topic are: 1. “The Go Giver” 2. “How To Win Friends & Influence People"
I hope you find this episode helpful!
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P.S. Shout out to Bob Burg, Joel Puthoff, Ron Carpenter, John Ruhlin, Dave Cox and Neville Medhora for the inspiration on this episode. A lot of people to thank here 😅
Are you sharpening the saw enough in your role or in your company?
Where can you sharpen the saw in your day to day so you can be more effective?
Daily? Weekly? Monthly?
And no I don’t mean a literal saw! 😜
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Where do you have open loops in your life that are causing stress and keeping you from getting other items done?
This is quite possibly the best thing you can do to: A. move quickly and get A LOT more done B. keep your sanity while doing so In a fast-paced company (or a fast-paced life), this skill is CRUCIAL to make sure things don’t build up over time.
It works for me, it works for the team at SPS, and I know it can work for you too.
I call it “closing loops”.
You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out what that means. 😜
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Who are the 5-10 closest people in your life and what do they do for you?
You’ve probably heard the Jim Rohn quote “you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with”.
It’s a well-known quote, but most people mess this up.
There’s a huge difference in UNDERSTANDING the quote and actually APPLYING it to your life.
In this episode, I break down how to apply this concept in a practical way.
I also break down the 4 types of people you have in your life…and how to figure out who’s in what bucket. 😜
You don’t wanna miss this one!
Check it out and let me know what you think.
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P.S. Who’s an “Adder” or “Multiplier” in your life? Share this episode with them to let them know!
Let's talk about financial models (and why they’re important for your business)
Unless you hate making money, you’re going to want to listen to this.
The lack of a financial model is why most businesses fail. It’s like flying a plane without a GPS.
You don’t know where you’re at, how far you’ve gone, or how to land.
Implementing a financial model at Self Publishing School helped us go from almost going out of business to highly profitable.
It also helps us grow responsibly (and profitably) by knowing our numbers.
Check out this episode to find out how to create one in your business!
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Do you need to be charismatic to be a good leader?
I answer that question in this episode!
"I’m not as charismatic as you...so I don’t think I can be a good leader."
This is probably one of the biggest myths about leadership.
When it comes to leading, charisma can actually be a bad thing.
(hear me out)
There’s a BIG difference between inspiring people and leading people.
Inspiration will only take you so far as a leader until the wheels fall off and people start hating you. (trust me, i’ve been there lol)
So, 2 takeaways: 1. If you’re charismatic, you CANNOT rely on that for your leadership 2. If you’re not naturally charismatic, that doesn’t mean you can’t be a good leader. (in fact, I’d argue that you’re more fundamentally set up to be a good leader)
The question I encourage you to ask yourself is: “Am I just inspiring people? Or am I being a real leader?"
"Do I have fundamental leadership principles that are setting me up for success?"
Listen to the episode to find out more about the difference and how you can use this to help you become a better leader.
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“Done Is Better Than Perfect"
This is a concept we’ve used to help our students finish thousands of rough drafts over the last few years at Self Publishing School.
It’s also a concept that can help you make continual progress on anything you work on.
Something magical happens when you finish the rough draft of your book...
Progress begets progress…and you finally believe that finishing the book is possible.
That’s what makes this so powerful.
What are you working on that needs to be done instead of perfect?
A couple years ago I had one of my best employees quit because I was a bad leader and he didn’t jive well with my leadership style.
That’s when I realized I needed to become a better leader...
So I spent all of 2017 studying leadership.
It was my theme for the entire year.
I started reading books, attending events, going through courses, and getting feedback from my team…all my training & development time was focused on becoming a better leader.
The truth is, before 2017 I didn’t really know what leadership was…much less how to be a good leader.
I recorded this episode in the hopes that it will help people like me become better leaders.
Maybe there’s a Chandler from 2 years ago out there (you?) looking for some guidance on how to become a better leader.
Hopefully you can learn from my mistakes in this episode & maybe it’ll save you the time and frustration I went through.
Check it out & let me know what you think!
Here’s to becoming a better leader! 🍻
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P.P.S. I highly recommend "The Weekly Coaching Conversation" and "Extreme Ownership". Great books!
What problems or challenges are you having right now and who do you know that has solved that problem successfully?
This might be the most clickbait-y titled video I’ve ever released.
I introduce to you: "The Single Question That Will Solve Your Biggest Problems & Help You Learn New Skills Faster"
Listen to the episode if you dare…
The question might surprise you. 😜
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Do you feel like you’re not charging what you’re worth?
When it comes to pricing your work, do you squirm?
If so, you’ve gotta listen to this episode!
In it, I talk about “How To Double Your Prices & Finally Charge What You’re Worth”.
A couple of funny stories in here that I hope you enjoy!
Shout out to my dad Larry Bolt for teaching me this lesson at an early age.
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Want to increase your reading comprehension / retention and actually remember what you read?
Check out this episode!
I guarantee this process will help you retain more from the books you read.
I get asked about it all the time.
It’s something I created and I haven’t seen anything like it.
I call them my “Summary & Action Sheets”.
Simple, but powerful.
Happy reading!
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I gave a talk in Portland and this came up...
This is a public service announcement. (and a bit of a rant)
PLEASE stop with the photo shoots…creating a logo…building a website…etc
None of those things matter when starting your business.
This episode is about the ONLY thing that matters when trying to start a business.
(you don’t have a business until you have this)
Hint: it’s not all of the things society tells you that you need.
But it IS the only thing that matters...
😁🤠
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Do you pay yourself a salary as a business owner?
If so, how much?
This can be a touchy subject and a tricky decision to make when you’re just getting started.
Most people mess this up and leave themselves VERY vulnerable to an audit by the IRS.
(a low salary paid to the owners is one of the biggest red flags / triggers for you to get audited)
In this episode I break down HOW, WHEN, and HOW MUCH to pay yourself as an owner.
…and the difference between your salary and your profit distributions.
Spoiler alert: you’re an employee in your business! You need to pay yourself like one. 😁
Spoiler alert #2: depending on the job you do in your company, you might not be the highest paid employee. (I’m not)
Hope you enjoy the episode!
I’d love to hear what you think.
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A couple of my favorite phrases / stories on goal setting...
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Most meetings are a waste of time.
Want to learn how to run effective meetings for your team or company?
Check out this episode for a process you can follow + an overview of how we run meetings at Self Publishing School.
Download the Ultimate Guide To Running Meetings here: https://elevateyoursystems.com/meetin...
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Do you have a book club at your company?
I’m a firm believer in developing people and helping them grow.
It’s my #1 job as CEO and the reason talented people come to work at Self Publishing School…they know they’ll be challenged and will grow more than anywhere else.
A company book club is one of the best ways to develop & connect with the people on your team.
In this episode I break down WHY you should have one and HOW to run it.
I also cover: 1. how to pick which book to read 2. simple steps to run the book club 3. a helpful structure for the meetings
If you don’t have a company book club, now would be a great time to try it out!
Have you tried this in your company? Either way, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
-Chandler
P.S. if you find this episode helpful, please share it with your team or a fellow entrepreneur who might benefit from a company book club. I’ll love you forever if you do. 😁
Check out the full post on how to run a company book club HERE: https://self-publishingschool.com/com...
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What decisions do you make every day that stress you out?
What if I told you you could eliminate the stress around those decisions and automate them.
In this episode I cover how to: 1. Automate your day to day 2. Delegate Decisions 3. Create Decision Criteria
Steve Jobs had his famous turtleneck “uniform”.
Barack Obama only wore 2 suits.
Why?
Simple answer = to make fewer daily decisions.
Have you ever heard of “decision fatigue”?
The basic concept is this...
Every day you wake up with a refilled "tank of gas” that represents your willpower.
Throughout the day…that tank of gas gets emptied with every decision you make.
I break down the full concept in this episode…and how you can eliminate the decisions that don’t matter in order to make room for the ones that do.
…including 3 BIG decisions you can automate / eliminate that will save you tons of time.
Check out the episode & let me know what you think!
-Chandler
P.S. this episode isn’t just about “uniforms”. It’s about MUCH more than that. I know it probably sounds boring but I promise it’s a really exciting concept. 😁
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Want to get better at recording videos?
Here’s 3 simple steps: 1. suck at it 2. suck more, but record videos anyway 3. get good in front of the camera Just kidding…but seriously, I get asked all the time: “how are you so good in front of the camera?” or “how do record 60+ videos in 2.5 days?". The truth is, I was REALLY bad when I first started.
I’ve shared the first ever video I recorded on YouTube before…and you all laughed. 🙈
If you’d like to skip the first step above and not be horrible like I was on camera, check out this episode...
In it, I walk through 5 steps to record great video content…and how to get more comfortable in front of the camera.
Hope you find this helpful!
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The most important question you can ask is NOT: “What can I START doing?"
Instead, it’s: “What can I STOP doing?"
This is important for your personal goals and for your business goals.
It’s probably the most important question we ask every off site at Self Publishing School.
In this episode I break down "How To Ruthlessly Cut The Fat In Your Business To Free Up More Time For You & Your Employees”.
I’m reflecting on what we can STOP doing at SPS…and it’ll be a major topic of discussion at our upcoming off site.
I encourage you to listen to this episode and ask yourself the same question. 😁
What are you going to stop doing?
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Any numbers nerds out there? 🤓
In business, it’s important to know your numbers.
It’s also important that EVERYONE in your company have a number that they own, control, and improve.
If you haven’t heard of this before, it’s called a “KPI” (Key Performance Indicator)
KPI’s are a “scoreboard” that helps everyone in your company know if they had a successful day, week, or month.
It also helps bring focus to the day-to-day craziness of your business.
Check out this episode to see how we use KPI’s at Self Publishing School...
…and how you can setup KPI’s that drive performance for everyone in your company.
I also cover the biggest mistake people make when setting up KPI’s. I hope you’re not making it! 😜
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