S1 Ep375: How to know if it's time to expand
Let's take a look inside the hide out at Spark Space. It is a great place for meetings, masterminds, events, etc. It is a perfect example of growing as you go and being ready to grow when the opportunity arises. A big congrats to Mark Henson for all he has done with the space. We're looking forward to having our private mastermind (our Fire Ring) there later this month. Whether you're hiring y...
6m Jan 01, 2019
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S1 Ep374: Strive to be CCD in work and life
You've heard of OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. But have you heard of CCD, Clear Concise and Direct. When you're writing an e-mail or reaching out to someone, strive to do it in two to five sentences. There's value in brevity. It forces you to be clear. Being clear is actually hard. Are you operating a life with CCD?
8m Dec 31, 2018
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S1 Ep373: How to renovate your brain
When you renovate your house it increases the value of the house. Most people think when they invest in themselves they're wasting money, but that says more about you than the investment you're making. You can get the same result from renovating your brain. The cost of ignorance can kill you. The Bible tells us that we're supposed to renew our mind. Here's how I renewed my mind to build a globa...
7m Dec 30, 2018
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S1 Ep370: Why publish more than 1 book?
I hear a lot people ask why someone would ever write a second book. Books capture ideas that impact causes, like this book written by a friend of mine.
7m Dec 27, 2018
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S1 Ep371: People can't afford NOT to hire you
Do you hear this, "We'd love to work with you, but we just can't afford you?" In actuality, they can't afford NOT to hire you. People buy belief. Don't make an agreement with people's non-belief. Believe in yourself and tell them they can't afford NOT to hire you.
8m Dec 27, 2018
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S1 Ep372: How to steal other people's habits
We pick up the habits of the people we associate with — IQ, exercise habits, finances, etc. You not only become like them, you pick up their habits. Therefore, associate with people that you want to be like. Tag someone who has a habit you have benefitted from.
7m Dec 27, 2018
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S1 Ep369: How to use what you got (Chad Johnson and the Big Ski Family)
I recently attended a workshop with Chad Johnson, who has 11 children and created bigskifamily.com. He is a perfect example of using what you've got. They all ski together as a family. We all have things that are unique to us.
8m Dec 26, 2018
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S1 Ep368: Why grace leads to gratitude
On Christmas, let's celebrate being grateful — being grateful for all that God has given us. Even when life isn't good, God is still good. We can't see the end of the story. Grace is God's favor give Into us. This is dedicated to my friend Eric Smith.
7m Dec 25, 2018
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S1 Ep367: Why there's no excuse for not growing
This morning I got up at 3:45 am and flew to Chicago for a workshop. People say personal growth is hard. They don't have the time or the money for it. But it's each person's responsibility to find a way to continue to grow. It's hypocritical to ask others to invest in our products and services but not continue to grow ourselves — even if it frustrates and angers you because you can't apply it i...
5m Dec 24, 2018
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S1 Ep366: My unpopular talk on success
We've all heard the saying, "Success leaves clues." While that makes a good meme, I think it's more accurate to say, "Success gives invitations" or "Success is about taking action." Look at the person giving the advice. Has that person become the person you want to be? I don't know anyone who is taking too much action.
6m Dec 23, 2018
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S1 Ep365: What my new favorite restaurant does to stand out
One of the little things my favorite restaurant does that we all could learn from is sending a confirmation email. Automation is genius. These kinds of touch points are "talk triggers," something that encourages people to talk about them. All of our businesses can take a lesson from this restaurant, whether it's to send a confirmation email before a webinar or do some pre-marketing before a boo...
5m Dec 22, 2018
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S1 Ep364: Your team can't win if you don't keep score
I took my kids to The Ohio State Buckeye's wrestling match. If the Ohio State team member pinned his opponent, Cane's Chicken gave everyone chicken fingers. My kids were so excited and followed the match all the way to the end. Why? Because they could understand the metric of success. That's what we all need as entrepreneurs. We need to have visible metrics. If we do, then our team can help us ...
7m Dec 21, 2018
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S1 Ep361: The danger of getting too many opinions
Some of us can't take a step forward unless we have enough feedback. But sometimes beta readers conflict each other on their favorite parts of your book. I tell my authors to not put a lot of weight in beta readers. Be careful of other people's opinions. Be selective of your truthtellers.
6m Dec 18, 2018
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S1 Ep362: You don't need to sell out to win out
Thanksgiving and Black Friday have changed a lot over the years. I'm out at 8 am on Black Friday, and it's a ghost town. People used to camp out to get the big deals. Is it because everybody shops online? Or is it because people are just tired of the gamification? They just want real. If you really have a good product, you don't have to do all those massive, deep discounts to make people want ...
7m Dec 18, 2018
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S1 Ep363: Ask coaches who is coaching them?
We all need coaches. Even coaches need coaches. Having a coach puts you in the shoes of your clients. Isolation and insulation leads to a slow death. All of us, even coaches, should be constantly growing. We all need someone to speak life into us. Invite truthtellers into your life.
5m Dec 18, 2018
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S1 Ep360: Is your business an adolescent or adult?
What life stage is your business in now? Some businesses are in the infant stage while others are in the adolescent stage — unaware, selfish and believe the world revolves around them. This can make you susceptible to danger. But there are also some advantages in that you can move and change faster than "adult" businesses.
5m Dec 17, 2018
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S1 Ep359: What I do in the darkness
For most people, darkness represents something they don't want other people to discover. For me, darkness is where the work happens — the personal growth. It should be what prepares you for the spotlight. In the light of day is where the busyness and distractions are. Is what you do in the dark something you are proud of or something you are hiding?
7m Dec 16, 2018
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S1 Ep358: Nobody can give you this
I love the fact that people have commitments and agreements and they don't need someone else to motivate them to get them out of bed. We need to have our own internal passion and motivation. You can give someone the steps and the instruction, even the accountability and reminders, but not the motivation. We all need to be people who own our own motivation.
6m Dec 15, 2018
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S1 Ep357: How to pick out the perfect suit
The perfect suit makes you feel confident and you tend to be more outgoing. The perfect suit helps you not think about yourself and be self conscious but instead focus on other people.
5m Dec 14, 2018
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S1 Ep356: My response to the woman from Australia who "called me out"
A big thank you to a woman who called me out in a cool way. She's not the first time to comment on me recording my Daily Show while driving, but she is the first one to ask me to consider the people who are watching me who might do the same and get hurt. Even though I'm doing it in a safe way, other may not be. I don't ever want to hurt anyone, so I've decided to no longer record while driving....
5m Dec 13, 2018
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S1 Ep355: What's the difference between a tuxedo and a suit?
I trust the advice of experts. My friend shares with us the difference between a tuxedo and a suit. You can dress up a suit to look like a tuxedo but you can't dress down a tux to look like a suit. It's important to have the right attire for every occasion.
5m Dec 12, 2018
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S1 Ep354: Are you making these 3 common mistakes in your online business?
If you can discount a personal growth product, it's probably not that good to start with. This is an example of playing the short game. Instead, create a new product for a great price. Another example is using your e-mail list to sell a bunch of affiliate products. We need to view our e-mail list as people, not a list — people who have trials, struggles and big events. Play the long game. Don't...
7m Dec 11, 2018
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S1 Ep353: Are you scared to go "all in" regarding relationships?
Most of us are scared to go all in. Whether it's a business idea, a relationship or a conversation, try to go all in. You will likely win big. Everyone can tell when you hold back (your clients, spouse, child). Going all in will differentiate you. Be all in or all out.
5m Dec 10, 2018
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S1 Ep352: Hardly anyone does this and that's the problem
Follow up is the grind work that is most often overlooked. People invest thousands in conferences but they fail to follow up. Personal, relevant follow up is how I grew my business. Follow up makes people feel like more than a number. It shows them you care.
5m Dec 09, 2018
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S1 Ep351: My goal is to be the dumbest person in the room
I used to always want to be the smartest person in the room, but I realize now that it's more important to surround yourself with smart people — people smarter than you. Don't try to be a one man or one woman show. Write down the one or two things that only you can do, then everything else you should delegate to others.
7m Dec 08, 2018
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S1 Ep350: Are you scared to ask for the sale?
Recently on Veteran's Day, the bank was closed. I saw many people come and try to get in, very confused that the door was locked. Even though there were multiple announcements that the bank would be closed, people didn't make the connection. How do we apply this lesson to our business? Realize that you can tell people all day long that you have products for sale, if you don't ask for the sale p...
5m Dec 07, 2018
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S1 Ep349: How to escape the grind
Sometimes we get so hung up in the here and now. As I look at the history in London, I am reminded that we should not get caught up in the hustle and bustle of business that we let life pass us by. Instead, take a deep breath, stop and reflect. How can we make our lives count. Have an eternal perspective. What are you going to do to make your life count.
4m Dec 06, 2018
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S1 Ep348: The most passionate historian I've ever met
I met an historian in the UK who is passionate about history. Jess Osborne says, "if we understand the roots of our past, we can choose to keep what is good and get rid of what is bad. If we don't understand the mistakes of our past, we will repeat them. When we learn, we grow. And when we grow, we become.
4m Dec 05, 2018
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S1 Ep347: Stop solving problems...instead sit with your people
An online business owner can get stuck in an ivory tower and be isolated from their people. People don't want a guru. They want a guide from the side — someone who will help them and be in the trenches with them. As business owners, will we get away from our towers and make things happen? When you hear people you understand wht makes them tick. Leadership is not always solving problems. Many ti...
6m Dec 04, 2018
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S1 Ep346: How to connect with anybody
A dentist in Canada is going to bump up her content — photos and videos for a life changing ministry. We connected at a recent conference. Not because we have similar businesses, but becasue we share a passion and a desire to grow. Even if you think you have nothing in common, you can connect on passion.
4m Dec 03, 2018
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S1 Ep345: How to get booked to speak internationally
Sometimes you just have to take the next big step. Even if you don't know what it's going to be, take the next step. It doesn't have to be all planned out.
2m Dec 02, 2018
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S1 Ep344: Are you focusing on the walls or the windows?
Look at the outside of this prison in London with me. It's similar to the prison our dreams are often in. Your dreams are often surrounded by the walls of self-limiting beliefs. But there are also windows that can give you a way out — give your dreams a way out. Don't be somebody that becomes institutionalized and focuses on the walls. Instead, focus on the windows. Scale the wall, find a wind...
6m Dec 01, 2018
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343: Know people like this at the fuel pump and in life
Have you ever seen someone pull up to the fuel tank at a gas station and stop at the first pump, making everyone else wait. People are often worried about getting theirs first instead of serving others first, so everyone wins.
6m Nov 30, 2018
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S1 Ep342: The two dream killers haunting you
Most people use two filters to determine their dream: their date book and their checkbook. But unfortunately, those two things will clip your wings. Think of your resources like water in the dessert. You can either drink the water or you can use it to prime the pump. We can either consume our time and money or we can invest it.
4m Nov 29, 2018
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S1 Ep341: How to become a morning person over night
Not a morning person? If you had a loved one who desperately needed you, you would do whatever you needed to do help them. The mission gets you moving. The urgency of the matter gets you moving. If you can't get out of bed, you don't have a big enough reason. I've had times in my life when I didn't want to get out of bed, but the problem was all I thought about was myself.
6m Nov 28, 2018
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S1 Ep340: The secret of leaving your crown in your garage
The former CEO of Pepsi tells a story about when she came home to tell her mother the good news of her new position with Pepsi. Her Mom said, "always leave your crown in the garage when you come home." What a great reminder for all of us to not let the amazing things we do go to our heads but instead focus when we're at home being a great husband/wife, mother/father, friend, etc.
6m Nov 27, 2018
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S1 Ep339: How to tap into your hidden strengths
As I visited the Crown Jewels and the Tower of London with some locals, it reminded me of how we can often overlook our own strengths. We call it the curse of familiarity. We get so familiar with our own strengths that we don't think they're that amazing. Work to identify your strengths. If you need help, ask someone else what they see as your two biggest strengths.
3m Nov 26, 2018
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S1 Ep338: Small vision costs you more in the long run
Sometimes having a small vision can cost you. If we think small, tht's the results we get. Instead, ask yourself, "what happens if we go big?" In the end, the bigger vision is often cheaper.
4m Nov 25, 2018
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S1 Ep337: How to get 5 new clients today
As I meet with my clients in the UK, I keep hearing the same excuse: "you don't understand how it is here." If you wake up and says,"no one in the is buying," then no one will be buying. Discard popular thinking and self-limiting beliefs. Decide what you're looking for. What do you want in life? As you align your focus, your actions will follow.
5m Nov 24, 2018
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S1 Ep336: How to prepare for your own big event
The top 10 things to do to prepare for your event: 1. Take care of yourself. Eat well, exercise and get plenty of rest. 2. Practice with your team. 3. Plan your transitions 4. Plan your introductions. Remember that everything creates energy. 5. Check in with your vendors 6. Get your supplies ready 7. Develop consistent branding 8. Train your team 9. Debrief throughout the event 10. Plan your gr...
7m Nov 23, 2018
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S1 Ep335: The real reason we crave safety and mediocrity
You can't take the ring and stay in the shire. You have to choose between a life of adventure or a life of routine, and you have to live with the results of your choice.
5m Nov 22, 2018
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S1 Ep334: If you struggle with accountability, try starting this
The key to a great workout and just about everything in life is showing up — having the discipline to stick with it, even when it's hard. Discipline is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes. One big way to develop this discipline is to have an accountability group, a community around you that will keep you going.
3m Nov 21, 2018
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S1 Ep333: How to bring the fire and be the fire
Don't wait for external forces to ignite a fire within you and create an internal passion. You HAVE to be the fire. It's up to you. You can't control external forces. The only thing we can control is the passion and energy we bring to the table. If you're not on fire, here are some adjustments you can make in your life.
6m Nov 20, 2018
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S1 Ep332: How to get testimonials when just starting out
Testimonials are so important in the online world we live in. So how do you get good testimonials? If you take care of people, chances are you know someone who has experienced the type of quality you've produced (friends). You can even offer to write up a sample for them to tweak. If you have customers, the best way to get good testimonials is to over deliver. And remember, it's okay to ask you...
8m Nov 19, 2018
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S1 Ep331: Why Most Entrepreneurs Stink at Sales
Do you struggle to make sales? You don't want to be pushy. Instead, be someone who wants to serve people. When you serve people, you create a surplus of good will. Don't ask. Invite. If you are uncomfortable in the sales process, your clients can feel it. Be comfortable with the fact that you are providing a solution to someone.
6m Nov 18, 2018
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S1 Ep330: Are You Chasing the Happiness Horizon?
Instead of saying, "I'll be happy if," say "I am happy now." We can continually chase the horizon of happiness, and happiness will always elude you. Live happy today.
4m Nov 17, 2018
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S1 Ep329: How to Start Seeing Your Ideas Come True
Humans can project into the future a reality we want to experience. We can dream. We can imagine. But the secret to making those dreams a reality is to get clear on your vision (the what and the why). The how will figure itself out.
6m Nov 16, 2018
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S1 Ep328: The recipe to be unsuccessful
If you want to be unsuccessful, make a bunch of big steps but have small priorities. Instead, focus on one baby step and make it a big priority. What is your baby step for the week?
3m Nov 15, 2018
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S1 Ep327: 2018 Author Academy Awards
ISCTV: Author Academy Awards Winners! #ISC18 Join us as we talk to the winners about their books and their inspiration for writing them.
48m Nov 14, 2018
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S1 Ep326: Sometimes You Need to Call People Out
Often when you doubt, it's not about the program, it's about you. But in business, we feel like someone is attacking us and our program when someone expresses doubt and we feel like we have to defend it. Instead, help them remove all excuses.
6m Nov 13, 2018
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