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On this special New Years Eve episode we present to you another sneak peak of “The Rousey Files” where Ronda Rousey breaks down “Goal Setting.” She describes how there are different types of short and long term goals, and breaks down the process of attaining each of them. She also gives a unique perspective on “Tough Business Pillar #1: The Destination Doesn’t Exist” that you are not going to want to miss. This is the perfect episode for you if you seriously want to learn how to achieve your goals in 2021 and beyond. Happy New Year #TBcru !!
On this special preview, we present to you a sneak peak of our brand new series, the “Rousey Files” where Ronda Rousey breaks down everything “Tough Business” which will include stories from her past, her cutthroat childhood, rising to the top, success at the highest level, and her ability to remain extremely humble through it all. We also get Ronda’s take on our 26 Tough Business Pillars and how she applies them to her career, business, and life. Prepare to have your mind blown with knowledge that you can take and directly apply to your business and life.
2021 Here We Come !! #TBcru
On this special episode of “Tough Business” We give you Vol 1. of our “Best Of 2020” series. These topics include some key points from unique challenges this year has given us all. We give you the best nuggets of knowledge on “ How to stay successful in a covid world”, “Self Worth”, “The destination doesn’t exist”, and “The business that is combat sports”. We thank you for an amazing 2020 of Tough Business and cheers to 2021. Be sure you are SUBSCRIBED, Share this podcast with a friend and leave a 5 STAR rating #TBcru
On this special Christmas Eve episode enjoy roughly 10 minutes of hilarious and vulgar behind the scenes content of “Tough Business” We appreciate the overwhelming support of every single one of our listeners this year! Thank You #TBcrü
On this episode of “Tough Business” John Fosco and Travis Browne break down the art of “Knowing Your Customer” They explain the importance of being able to identify who your customer is and once you identify them, how to speak to them correctly to maximize sales. They give specific examples of Starbucks & Black Rifle Coffee Co. while referencing how they believe these companies use the political climate to speak directly to their customers in an extremely effective manner. Next, they dive deep on their personal businesses, teaching how they find and identify their customers without any outside influence and how they speak to them directly, creating a “community” within their business. The lessons from this episode will make you realize “Knowing Your Customer” is as important as anything when it comes to growing a successful & sustainable business.
On this episode of “Tough Business” John Fosco and Travis Browne break down Tough Business Pillar #11 “You Don’t Owe Anyone Your Time”. They explain how time is our most valuable asset in the context that it can’t be bought, spent, rented, or borrowed. They walk you through exactly how to set up strict boundaries around your time and how important your time is when you are trying to grow a business. They also give a guide on how to protect your time from distant friends & at sometimes, even the ones we love. The lessons from this episode will make you think deep about the people you interact with daily.
On this episode of “Tough Business” John Fosco and Travis Browne pick apart “Stubborn Relentlessness & Flexibility” 2 things the king of business himself (Jeff Bezos: Amazon) said you need to have when starting a business from scratch. John and Travis walk you through exactly what that means and when to use each of those things when getting your business off the ground. If you don’t follow these lessons, your business could be the next business with a tombstone over top of it. Live Pono & hit that subscribe button
On this episode of “Tough Business” John Fosco and Travis Browne GO ALL IN on the current state of combat sports. Specifically “youtubers” claiming they are professional fighters and what that means for real combat athletes. They also dive deep on the level of business that is involved in making these so-called “super fights” happen. Travis shares a personal story on how the Paul brothers were afraid to come into the gym he was training at. The episode has some hilarious dialogue that you are not going to want to miss. Download or be a #HypeWhore
On this episode of “Tough Business” John Fosco and Travis Browne break down Tough Business Pillar #18: “Pick Your Battles, Few Things Are Worth Fighting For” They use a very intense situation that occurred in Travis’s career that was extremely personal and break it down exactly how they used Pillar #18 to come out winning. They then transition into Tough Business Pillar #7 “Your Biggest Competitor Is Your Ego” and explain how the ego wants to pick battles that in the game of business, just aren’t worth it. The lessons from this episode will make you better at your business as well as raise your emotional intelligence.
On this episode of “Tough Business” John Fosco and Travis Browne Break down capitalism and how it is currently under attack in America. They segway deep into the civil unrest that has been occurring nationwide and how that could be tied to the attack on capitalism and capitalist principles. You are guaranteed to have a strong opinion after listening to this episode.
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