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090 You The Entrepreneur - Dorie Clark Nov 07, 2017

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Entrepreneurs, Business, Freedom, Discouragement, Income Streams

Summary

Even if you're not a business owner, you can still have an entrepreneurial mindset, which will serve you well. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, the always wise and relevant Dorie Clark will share wisdom from her newest book, Entrepreneurial You. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

How the 5 laws from The Go-Giver apply to employees within a corporate setting.
The one overarching reason why people buy from you as a sales professional or entrepreneur. Or, as an employee, why someone would hire you and keep you on.
Why you should think like an INtrapreneur--an ENtrepreneur within another person's company.

Interview with Dorie Clark

You'll discover:

How a wake-up call in 2001 helped Dorie learn the importance of developing multiple income streams.
The difference between making money FROM something and making money BECAUSE of something.
Why talent alone is not enough to become a successful entrepreneur.
How Dorie uses consulting, coaching, writing, speaking, and several other income streams to de-risk her business.
The inspirational story of Todd Herman, a youth sports coach who leveraged free speaking opportunities to exponentially grow his business.

How Antonio Centeno used the power of video to create a successful business based on information products.
Why targeting a niche can be an excellent business strategy.
How to deal with discouragement as an entrepreneur.
The importance of savoring the small wins.

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What @DorieClark says is the diff between making money *from* something and "because* of something. #business
The goal of #freedom is the independence to live your life as you'd like. @DorieClark #entrepreneurs

In this episode, @DorieClark reveals why many #entrepreneurs quit before they should…and what to do about it.

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DorieClark.com Entrepreneurial You by Dorie Clark

Reinventing You by Dorie Clark

Stand Out by Dorie Clark

Stand Out Networking by Dorie Clark

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089 Women Who Won - Bill Ellis Oct 31, 2017

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Women, Branding, Business, Fear, Confidence

Summary

With self-confidence, the stage is set for great accomplishment. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Bill Ellis introduces us to some of the amazing fighters, overcomers, and achievers from his new book, Women Who Won. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

How confidence enhances all the wonderful talents, traits, and characteristics you possess in order to achieve or accomplish what you desire.
Why a person not as talented but confident in themselves is much more likely to achieve success than one who is very talented yet lacks confidence.
The difference between confidence and arrogance.

Interview with Bill Ellis

You'll discover:

What it means to be a fearless brand.
Why you can never eliminate fear, and how to use it to your advantage.
The importance of understanding your abilities and limitations.
Examples of women who have embodied passion, purpose, and persistence.
Why Maya Angelou is not only a bird uncaged but a "brand uncaged."
How the question "What did you fail at today?" creates the context for ultimate success.
Why you don't have to be a world icon or a legend to be a fearless brand in your own world.

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All of us have roadblocks and #limitations in life. @WCEllis #business
"What did you fail at today?" is a powerful question. @WCEllis reveals why in this episode.
In this episode, @WCEllis reveals how to become a #fearless brand. #branding #business

Interview Links

BrandingForResults.com Women Who Won by Bill EllisBill's Blog

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Free Resource: Your 6-Step Guide to Overcoming Obstacles

088 Prosperity's Inside Game - David Neagle Oct 24, 2017

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Money, Success, Prosperity, Purpose, Attitude

Summary

Have you ever committed … self-sabotage? I sure have. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, David Neagle shows us how prosperity, in all its forms, is much more of an inside game than we might think. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

What I learned from the experience of sabotaging my own success at 18 years old… in front of 3,000 people.
An insightful quote from the great prosperity teacher, Bob Proctor: "Our mind is much like an internal automatic pilot that will bring us back on course when we experience behaviors and results that are outside of our belief system."
Why belief is the starting point for winning big—whether it's financially, physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, relationally, or in all the other ways in which success can be measured.

Interview with David Neagle

You'll discover:

The challenge of the "Financial Set Point."
Why most people don't believe they can turn their annual income into their monthly income.
Why it is easier to earn more money in a short period of time than earning a small amount of money in a long period of time.
David's definition of success: "The constant Expression and Progression of your Divine Purpose."
The importance of stepping into the purpose in front of you on a daily basis.
Why blame is such a destructive force.
The first step to making any significant change in your life.
Three small changes David made in his attitude, and how those changes helped him become more successful.

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We always have more than enough options to take us where we want to go. @DavidNeagle #success
#Responsibility is the first step in making any significant #change in your life. @DavidNeagle
In this episode, @DavidNeagle reveals how false needs keep us from our real needs.

Interview Links

DavidNeagle.com

The Millions Within: How to Manifest Exactly What You Want and Have an EPIC Life! by David Neagle

David's Blog

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The Recipe by Chef Charles Carroll and John David Mann

087 The Recipe - Chef Charles Carroll Oct 17, 2017

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Cooking, Food, Greatness, Excellence, Choices

Summary

As human beings, it can be very easy to make bad choices. The key word, however, is "choices." And THAT is our responsibility. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Olympic Culinary Gold Medalist, Chef Charles Carroll, will share some of the most important success lessons and correct choices for both young and old. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

What you can learn about making good choices from the television show "Law and Order."
How one bad decision or stupid choice can change your entire life.
The power of a caring adult to impact a young person who made a life-altering bad choice.

Interview with Chef Charles Carroll

You'll discover:

The premise of The Recipe, which Chef Charles co-authored with John David Mann.
Why anger is such a destructive force, even in the kitchen.
The difference between a cook and a chef.
Why you must preserve what is already great.
The power of paying attention to the details.
The principle of "mise en place" and how it applies to your life.
Why excellence does not equal greatness.
How to coach a negative person by helping them look for great things around them.

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If you're #angry, you're going to #cook angry. @ChefCarroll
You can #improve ANYTHING. And you should seek to improve EVERYTHING. @ChefCarroll #excellence
#Excellence is not greatness. #Greatness is excellence, plus honor. @ChefCarroll

Interview Links

ChefCharlesCarroll.com

The Recipe Podcast

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Watch Chef Charles on YouTube

Resources

"Your Business with JJ Ramberg" on MSNBC

086 Business is for Kids - JJ Ramberg Oct 10, 2017

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Kids, Business, Entrepreneurship, Parenting, Success

Summary

How important is it for children to have an entrepreneurial mindset? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, noted entrepreneur, television host, and author, JJ Ramberg shows us that the business principles important to a 5th grader's business can benefit them for the remainder of their lives. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

The value of understanding business principles, whether you are an entrepreneur or an intrapreneur (working within another person's business).
Why childhood is an ideal time to learn entrepreneurial principles.
The value of experiencing both the rewards and the consequences of their actions and decisions … even for something like a lemonade stand.

Interview with JJ Ramberg

You'll discover:

Why teaching financial literacy to kids is so important.
The importance of understanding the value of a product or service.
Why JJ and her co-authors used a story format to teach the principles in their book.
How JJ used lessons learned from her business experience within the story.
Several powerful business lessons that can help create the environment for a lifetime of success.
What JJ hopes kids will take away from the book.
How the book is a microcosm of adult businesses.
How the Gumdrop plugin can save you money and help causes you care about.

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On this episode, @JJRamberg shares how her new book teaches #business principles to kids.
How can #parents teach kids to think like entrepreneurs? @JJRamberg shows you how in her new book. #business
A lesson @JJRamberg teaches in her new biz book for kids: If you make a #promise, you have to keep that promise. This was too long
A lesson from @JJRamberg's new biz book for kids: If U make a #promise, U have to keep that promise

Interview Links

The Startup Club by JJ Ramberg, Melanie Staggs, and S. Taylor

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GoodShop.com

GetGumdrop.com

Resources

Taylor's Blog Connect with Taylor on Facebook

085 Ballgames to Boardrooms - Taylor Scott Oct 03, 2017

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Leadership, Success, Sports, Perspective, Trust

Summary

Just how important IS trust to the success of an organization? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Taylor Scott joins us with powerful leadership, business, and life lessons from … coaches. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

Why trust was a key leadership factor for Theo Epstein, the man who brought the Boston Red Sox their first World Series championship since 1918 and the Chicago Cubs their first one since 1908.
How operating without the—as Stephen M.R. Covey, author of The Speed of Trust, puts it—"low-trust tax" will positively impact your team.
An important reminder from Simon Sinek, author of Leaders Eat Last: "Trust is a biological reaction to the belief that someone has our well-being at heart."

Interview with Taylor Scott

You'll discover:

What it means to go "OneMoreStep" and how it opens up a whole different perspective.
The three pieces of advice Taylor received from his high school basketball coach--play hard, have fun, listen to your coaches--and how it changed his life.
How to "see where you are today" as a way to practice and improve every day.
The quickest way to become a leader among your peers.
How insecurity negatively impacts you as a leader.
Why Taylor believes the days of "building" character are over.
How to add value to others by finding ways to "be around the ball."
The advice Taylor's Mom gave him that changed his perspective.

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Some of the most telling, character–revealing moments are when you realize you're wrong. @tscott1502 #perspective

Work on things today that turn your whole #perspective around. @tscott1502 #success
The quickest way 2 become a #leader among your peers is B the 1 person who always makes it all about their peers. @tscott1502

Interview Links

BallGamesToBoardrooms.com Ballgames to Boardrooms by Taylor ScottTaylor's Speaking Page

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Resources

The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

Sell The Go-Giver Way Webinar

John's previous appearance on Ep. 69 of The Go-Giver Podcast

084 The Business of Writing - John David Mann Sep 26, 2017

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Writing, Books, Business, Entrepreneurship, Success

Summary

Regardless of your business, it must be approached as just that … a business. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, John David Mann is back with us, and he'll take that thought and compare it with the business of writing. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

A very important lesson from Michael Gerber, creator of the E-Myth books and programs: Having a successful business involves significantly more than just being good at the product or service aspect of it.
Why my friend Carol Roth, in her book The Entrepreneur Equation, encourages readers to question whether or not entrepreneurship and doing the "business part of the business" is for them.
The value of approaching every business, charity, or even a specific project with a business mindset.

Interview with John David Mann

You'll discover:

John's experience in the book business and how it relates to entrepreneurship.
Why every book is two things: the book itself, as well as a business.
Why John considers most of his books to be successes as books, but failures as businesses.
How getting 45 rejections from publishers led John into becoming a publisher.
The story behind John's new book (co-written with Chef Charles Carroll), The Recipe.

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A successful #book project is no different, in principle, from any other successful project. #business
Part of the path of an entrepreneur is knowing ahead of time that you're going to have to launch some ships that sink. @johndavidmann
You can't let your ego keep you from listening and making adjustments. #success #writing

Interview Links

JohnDavidMann.com John's Blog The Recipe: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Ingredients of Greatness by Chef Charles Carroll and John David Mann

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Resources

The E-Myth Revisited by Michael GerberThe Entrepreneur Equation by Carol RothSell The Go-Giver Way Webinar

DuaneCummings.com LeaderCast.com

083 The Sensational Life - Duane Cummings Sep 12, 2017

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Sales, Success, Character, Serving, Leadership

Summary

Success, it's often said, begins on the inside. Then it works its way outward where it eventually manifests. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we look at this from the point of view of a man who absolutely changed himself from the inside out. He'll share terrific wisdom in this regard from his fantastic book. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

The importance of a key quote from the great success philosopher Jim Rohn: "Become a millionaire, not for the million dollars, but for what it will make of you to achieve it."
A universal law of life: We grow on the inside first, and that growth then manifests itself on the outside via the actual, tangible results.
Why the "how-to" aspect of sales will only get you partway to the magnificent success you have the ability to attain.
Why integrity and character are so vital for long-term, sustainable success.

Interview with Duane Cummings

You'll discover:

Duane's story of becoming the CEO of Leadercast.
How Duane's real-life experience of being fired was the basis for the story in the book.
Why you should be honest not only with others, but with yourself.
Why you need to understand your own beliefs before you can begin to change them.
Why it's important to look past a person's appearance and get to know their story.
How to develop the character traits of a sensational sales person.
The first step to make your dreams a reality.
Duane's plan for a 7-book series tracing the arc of his life.

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What have you done today that moved you closer to your #vision? @DuaneDCummings
If you make yourself valuable to others, your place in the market is virtually assured. @DuaneDCummings #sales
The harder I try to give myself away, the more I get filled up. @DuaneDCummings #sales

Interview Links

The Sensational Salesman by Duane Cummings

Book Duane to Speak Duane's Blog

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Resources

Sell The Go-Giver Way Webinar

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn

082 Pursuing Our Potential - Mark Sanborn Sep 05, 2017

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Potential, Success, Purpose, Achievement, Passion

Summary

How important is pursuing our potential to living a happy, successful, and fulfilling life? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. Speaking of potential, in our interview segment, a man who is one of the world's foremost authorities in the area of personal development shows us how WE can close the gap from where we are … to where we can be. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day

We'll explore:

A powerful story from Hasidic Jewish teaching about living up to your potential.
How to measure your true success.
The reason why this story bothers me.

Interview with Mark Sanborn

You'll discover:

One of the most exciting things you can do every day.
Why you should not only look for ways to get ahead, but stay ahead.
The two paths to improvement.
The four areas of the Potential Matrix and how they determine your success.
Why reflection is so important to your long-term success.
What the stories of Marissa and Greg can teach us about the "inner" and "outer" dilemma.
3 secrets to improving your performance.
The only thing that can prevent you from improving.
How Mark's "Five Friends" have helped him get better.
The biggest danger that any professional makes.

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Better always beats #best. @mark_sanborn #success
#Goals are a way of keeping score of progress, but #purpose is the reason people achieve. @mark_sanborn
On this episode, discover how the #Potential Matrix determines your #success. @mark_sanborn

Interview Links

MarkSanborn.com The Potential Principle: A Proven System for Closing the Gap Between How Good You Are and How Good You Could Be by Mark SanbornThe Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn

Fred 2.0 by Mark SanbornYou Don't Need A TITLE to Be a Leader by Mark SanbornMark's Podcast Mark's Blog Connect with Mark on Facebook

Follow Mark on TwitterResources

Sell The Go-Giver Way Audio Program