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| 236. Why You're Not Attracting Talent | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:34:46 | |
The most rewarding part of building a big business is that you get to bring other people on the journey with you. You need to make sure they’re the right people, though. In this episode, we go over how to attract the best talent for your team. We break it down into five steps: be a confident leader, define your value proposition, evaluate your culture, determine who you’re missing, and create a talent funnel. For each one, we give specific tactics. The people you work with are key to your success and your happiness. We hope this episode helps you build and maintain an excellent squad! Resources:
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| 235. Business Lessons Learned the Hard Way | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:33:43 | |
Each one of us has made mistakes and learned lessons the hard way while building our big businesses. In this episode, we share those lessons with you, hoping to spare you some of the pain and heartache. We discuss everything from the importance of documenting all your processes as you start your business to learning how to let people go as they move on from your team. For each lesson learned, we give you examples from our own experiences. This episode is our gift to our listeners. You are not alone on this imperfect journey to building a big business and an even bigger life. Resources:
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| 226. Win in Any Market | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:21:59 | |
We get to teach and consult with agents all over the country, so we have a pretty good picture of what folks are experiencing in their local markets. For some folks, the market is still really fast-moving, but for many folks, it has slowed down. However, we also have a great view of what works for agents regardless of what kind of market they are in, regardless of whether they are on the buyer or seller side. That’s what we’re here to share with you today. We give you five key fundamentals to win in any market: Get your mindset right, establish good habits, ask for help, measure results, and celebrate the small wins. We dive into each one so you are fully prepared to succeed no matter what. Resources:
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| 136. Is the Sky Falling in the Real Estate Market? | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:39:21 | |
If you listen to a lot of news, you may be a little nervous about real estate right now—a feeling some of us knew all too well around and after 2008. But businesses of all kinds need to learn to be resilient, whether that’s just in your mind or in your finances. Today we’re going to share some strategies to help you stay grounded (particularly as the real estate market looks scary) and get through uncertain times. Connect on Instagram:
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| 135. Health Journey with Sarah Reynolds | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:37:26 | |
This episode is a personal one because we get to dive into Sarah Reynolds' personal life—specifically, her health journey. We’re all about building big businesses and even bigger lives, and the truth is that none of that matters if you don’t have your health. We talk about the patterns of her childhood, struggling to make health a priority and putting it on the back burner while she built her business, using food to cope with stress, and finally her big a-ha moment where it all began to turn around. Connect on Instagram:
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| 134. Vija Williams: Failure is the Only Option | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:34:24 | |
We’ve talked before about the value of doing hard things, and this episode is proof that we are true to our word. In the middle of everything else going on, Vija took on one of the hardest things a human can do: A marathon at the bottom of the world in Patagonia. Hear about how she learned from her experiences, the lessons she learned, and moving forward when failure is the only option. Connect on Instagram:
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| 133. Own Your Strengths | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:31:59 | |
Often we’re told to focus on what we need to improve at. Starting with school, where we’re trained to train our weaknesses instead of leaning into our strengths. But leaning into your own personal strengths can lead to extraordinary results. We’re going to share the tools you can use to identify your own strengths, and what you can do to leverage those strengths for success. Connect on Instagram:
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| 132. Our Best Travel Hacks & Places You Must Visit! | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:35:19 | |
One of our favorite things here at Empire Building is travel. It does so much: It reinvigorates us, gives us new experiences, allows us to spend time with family and friends, and more. Whether traveling for work or for the joy of it, we have some tips for getting the most out of your trip. We’ll share some of our favorite places we’ve visited, as well as how to manage the three parts of every trip: pre, during, and post. Connect on Instagram:
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| 131. What We Are Reading in 2022 | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:35:58 | |
Leaders are readers. Books offer some of the best return on value you can get anywhere—you can learn the lessons of amazing leaders for just a few dollars and some time. We’re going to share the books that we’re reading and what we’re learning from them. Books mentioned:
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| 130. Setting Goals as a Couple | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:24:51 | |
Being married to an entrepreneur can be a challenge. Whether it’s balancing the needs of a business and a family, or trying to draw the right boundaries, it doesn’t come easy. It can be rewarding and amazing but it’s also full of sacrifice. It’s important that entrepreneurial couples get on the same page about their priorities and values. We’re going to talk about setting goals together as a couple, finding alignment as a team, and some of the mistakes we’ve made before during the process. Connect on Instagram:
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| 129. How to Create a Great Culture at Work: Leadership Series Part 7 | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:31:33 | |
We’re at the final part of our series on leadership, and we’ve saved the best for last: Culture. Culture is the core of your business. We’ve all experienced what it looks like when a culture is strong, and we’ve also seen what it looks like to be in a toxic culture. We’re going to learn about how to create a good culture at work. Resources: Connect on Instagram:
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| 128. 4 Numbers Every CEO Should Know: Leadership Series Part 6 | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:41:48 | |
One thing that many people don’t like to talk about in business but that’s essential to growing your empire are numbers. There are four numbers that every CEO should know in their business. We’re going to share what those numbers are, why they matter, and how you can optimize for them. Connect on Instagram:
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| 127. 10 Traits of a World Class CEO: Leadership Series Part 5 | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:26:07 | |
As we continue our series on leadership, we’re going to focus on leading people. Specifically, what are some of the traits that world-class CEOs have that you can incorporate into your leadership? We are going to share 10 traits of all the best CEOs and why those traits are so important. Connect on Instagram:
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| 225. Get to Know Brianna Wiest, Her Best Life Keynote Speaker (Part 2) | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:24:40 | |
Welcome back for the second half of our interview with Brianna Wiest where we learn more about this amazing woman who is going to be our keynote speaker at the Her Best Life Flagship Event in Miami in September! In this part of the conversation, we dig into her writing quirks (including dark rooms and parking lots!) and favorite books. Plus, we get into growing pains– how to bring on help, increase stability and confidence, and dream really, really big. Brianna is definitely part of our tribe. She understands what it’s like to be a woman building a big business and an even bigger life. We hope you enjoy this episode just as much as we did! Resources:
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| 126. Tactics for Effective Communication: Leadership Series Part 4 | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:29:58 | |
In the last part of our leadership series, we tackled communication—one of the biggest challenges leaders face and the greatest opportunity for success. Since communication is so important, we’re diving even further into the topic with specific tactics to improve your communication skills. We discuss optimal communication methods, the value of repeating important messages, and triggering phrases to avoid using. Connect on Instagram:
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| 125. 6 Ways to Effectively Communicate as a Leader: Leadership Series Part 3 | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:43:18 | |
The third part of our six part series on leadership is all about what is possibly the most important quality a leader can have: effective communication skills. It’s often underrated, but leaders are required to communicate with their teams every day. If that communication isn’t strong, clear, and effective, your organization is going to encounter problems. We’re sharing our six steps to communicating effectively as a leader.
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| 124. Leadership Series Part 2: Vision | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:34:28 | |
How we talk to ourselves affects our leadership more than anything, and vision is no exception to that. As leaders, we need to develop the muscle of trusting ourselves by holding true to our word and to the promises we make to ourselves and others. We’re going to talk about vision-casting as a leader and how to cast a vision so inspiring that no one wants to leave, as well as the four C’s that you need to define when vision-casting. It all starts with ourselves. Connect on Instagram:
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| 123. Leadership Series Part 1: Self-Leadership | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:38:57 | |
We’re kicking off our 6-part series on leadership with one area that’s foundational to all aspects of being a leader: Self-leadership. Your success as a leader is directly proportional to how well you lead yourself. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or running a Fortune 500 company, the ability to lead yourself is paramount to a purpose-driven life. We’re going to share our best tactics for mastering the art of leading yourself. Connect on Instagram:
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| 122. 8 Easy Steps to Building Rapport | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:16:54 | |
Oscar Wilde said “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Being genuine is key to building rapport. Empire Builders are often naturally good at building rapport, but that’s not always the case—and it’s so important. Whether you could use some improvement in this field or someone on your team needs the help, we’re going to share eight easy ways for you to get better at building rapport. Connect on Instagram:
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| 121. How to Unify Your Operations and Sales Teams | 29 Jul 2022 | 00:37:48 | |
Most empires and organizations have a separate sales force and operations team. One makes all the promises to clients and customers, and the other team has to fulfill them. But getting these two teams unified is harder than it seems. We have six steps you can follow to help unify these essential teams and get them working synchronously. Connect on Instagram:
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| 120. Do You Have an Upper Limit Problem? | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:33:44 | |
Are you hitting the ceiling in any areas of your life? Many times when things are going well for you, something else happens to drag you back down—almost as if we’re hitting some invisible peak. This may be, as Gay Hendricks calls it, an “upper limit problem.” We’re going to explore this concept, help you identify where it may be cropping up in your life, and share with you what to do about it. Connect on Instagram:
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| 119. How to Manage Expenses | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:40:58 | |
The economy is changing fast, and we may be on the cusp of a recession. That means us Empire Builders may need to pivot, and managing your expenses becomes more important than ever before. We’re going to talk about everything you need to keep in mind when making a shift, especially when revenue is declining. Connect on Instagram:
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| 118. How to Overcome Fear as a Leader | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:19:07 | |
One feeling is very real as you build your empire: Fear. Whether that comes from anxiety or fear of the unknown, it can show up in a number of ways. Fear itself isn’t a bad thing—it serves an important function in helping us survive. But it’s what we do about that fear that really sets us apart. We’re going to offer three steps you can rely on as a leader to take action in the midst of fear. Connect on Instagram:
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| 117. Create Raving Fans and Have a Life at the Same Time | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:23:09 | |
Making sure you’re giving your customers the best service possible is important when building an empire. But as a person, your time is equally as important. How do you manage to give world-class customer service without sacrificing all of your time? We’re going to give some tactical tips for giving five-star service and creating raving fans—all while protecting your time. Connect on Instagram:
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| 224. Get to Know Brianna Wiest, Her Best Life Keynote Speaker (Part 1) | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:24:31 | |
We’re so excited to have Brianna Wiest on the show today! She’s going to join us at Her Best Life event in Miami in September, and we thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and introduce you all to her! This interview was so powerful that we actually had to break it into two parts, so be sure to catch part two later this week. If you’ve read her bestselling books like “The Mountain is You” and “Pivot Year,” you’ve already seen who Brianna is at her core, her ageless wisdom and courageous vulnerability. In this conversation, we get to talk about everything outside the book covers too. We discuss her past career, her experience with following her intuition, and the role her friends and family play in her life. Plus, she gives a sneak peek into the book she is writing now about purpose. Tune in and enjoy this first half of our conversation with Brianna Wiest (and be sure to sign up to join all of us in September)! Resources:
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| 116. Empire Building and Young Kids: Can You Do Both? | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:29:00 | |
Building a big business is hard enough work on its own. And it only gets harder when coupled with one of the most difficult jobs a person can have: Parenting. It’s possible to do both well, but it isn’t easy. We’re going to share six tips for balancing both and show you how it’s done, while still being real about how hard it can be. Connect on Instagram:
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| 115. Leading in Uncertain Times | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:25:18 | |
In uncertain times, many people don’t want to be honest about what’s going on—even to themselves. They bury their heads in the sand and just hope someone else magically figures it out for them. The truth is that in uncertain times, you must be ready to save yourself. Or, at the very least, you need to take a couple of key things first. That’s what we’re going to discuss today. Connect on Instagram:
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| 114. Feeling Irrelevant as Your Workplace Grows | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:38:27 | |
In Brené Brown’s book Dare to Lead, she says “The number one cause of shame at work is fear of irrelevance. The number one cause of fear of irrelevance is change.” Sometimes as we build our empires, our success can unearth a deep-buried fear we have: That our own business will outgrow us. We’re going to tackle some of the thoughts around that fear, especially for any organization that is growing or changing. Connect on Instagram:
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| 113. 8 Ways to Help Your Kids Build Wealth | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:27:50 | |
Building empires is hard work, and oftentimes the work ethic that makes it all possible is passed down to us from our parents. As working parents, we constantly worry about whether our kids are being raised right. And when you’re very financially stable, it can be hard for kids to grow up understanding the value of a dollar. We’re going to share eight things you can do to help your kids not only build wealth, but value it. Connect on Instagram:
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| 112. You Can Do Hard Things | 30 May 2022 | 00:31:45 | |
Every empire builder is going to go through hard times. We’ve had our share of them, and over the last few years of the pandemic we’ve heard from many of you who have reached out as well. Today, we’re going to tell you that you’re not alone and give an inspirational pep talk, because you can do hard things. Connect on Instagram:
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| 111. How to Prequalify Any Lead | 23 May 2022 | 00:22:09 | |
In real estate, you spend a large amount of time chasing leads. When one of those leads turns out to be a dead end it can feel like a lot of time wasted. Today, we’re going to share tips for you to prequalify your leads, saving you time in the long run. While our examples will revolve around prequalifying a real estate lead, these tactics can be applied to any sales industry. Connect on Instagram:
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| 110. The 4 ‘D’s of Time Management | 16 May 2022 | 00:37:07 | |
Time is our most valuable, precious, and limited asset. So let’s talk about managing it using a framework known as “The 4 ‘D’s of Time Management.” It’s the best way to help separate the fake urgent tasks from the highly important ones. Listen and gain control of your time. Connect on Instagram:
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| 109. Our Biggest Mom Fails | 09 May 2022 | 00:31:59 | |
Being a parent is hard even in the best of times. Throw in a pandemic, homeschooling, and trying to build an empire on top of that? Good luck! Parenting fails are bound to happen – we all have them. In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re going to share some of our biggest fails as moms, and hopefully, make you feel better about yours. Connect on Instagram:
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| 108. The 4-1-1: How to Hold a Weekly Accountability Meeting, Part 2 | 05 May 2022 | 00:14:17 | |
Last week we told you why holding weekly accountability meetings with your key staff was so important. Today, we’re sharing the nitty gritty details of how to actually hold them, down to what you talk about, how to keep things on track, and what to do if an employee keeps missing their accountability markers. Connect on Instagram:
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| 107. The 4-1-1: How to Hold a Weekly Accountability Meeting, Part 1 | 02 May 2022 | 00:40:22 | |
Accountability is key to any successful empire. Everyone needs to be on the same page about the company’s goals and drive in the same direction in order to make progress. The 4-1-1 is a powerful tool for setting goals, both for you and for the key people in your company. We’re going to teach you how to have productive accountability meetings with your team, and why doing so is important. There’s so much to say on this one that we’re going to be back with more, next episode. Connect on Instagram:
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| 223. Exactly What to Say | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:13:59 | |
Are you feeling like you’re working really hard but just not seeing the results? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. A lot of real estate agents are feeling the same right now. That’s why today we share with you communication tips that will finally move the needle for you in your client conversations. The information we give you is from Phil Jones. Phil is a communications specialist. He has taught our group how to significantly influence the outcome of conversations, using specific words designed to be more persuasive. We teach you the specific phrasing for each key stage of communication: starting a relationship, creating comfort and trust, handling objections, and prompting action. It’s time not just to work harder but to work smarter. We hope today’s episode helps you do just that. Connect on Instagram:
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| 106. Having Friendships as an Empire Builder | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:29:46 | |
Being an entrepreneur can make it difficult to make – and keep – close friendships. You get so focused on your business that the people you used to spend time with start filling that time with other people. This can be painful because, although you may love your work, you don’t want it to be at the cost of your friendships. We’re going to give five tips on how to maintain and grow healthy friendships as an empire builder. Connect on Instagram:
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| 105. The Real Estate InvestHER Show Interview | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:42:37 | |
Elizabeth Faircloth and Andresa Guidelli are the hosts of The Real Estate InvestHER Show. They have 27 years of combined experience and a portfolio of over $130 million. When they wanted to find a group of supportive women to build community with, they found that such a thing didn’t really exist… yet – so, like any good entrepreneurs, they created it themselves. We talk about making mistakes, future opportunities, and striking a balance that feels good to you. Resources:
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| 104. How to Run an Effective Level 10 Leadership Meeting | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:41:06 | |
Ineffective meetings waste an estimated $37 billion a year for businesses. We tend to focus on efficiency in every other aspect of our business, but culturally, meetings are seen as an accepted waste of bandwidth. But we say no time wasted is an acceptable amount of time wasted. We share five steps towards making your meetings effective and productive uses of everyone’s time. Connect on Instagram:
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| 103. How to Pay People So Your Business Grows | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:37:21 | |
Compensation and pay structure can determine whether or not the business you’re building not only survives but grows. Pay will determine behavior. If you want to get the best behavior out of your team, look at how (and how much) you pay them. We’re going to discuss the best way to handle pay structure to ensure that a company can thrive. Connect on Instagram:
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| 102. The One Habit That's Guaranteed to Make You Rich | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:22:42 | |
Today, we’re going to talk about the one habit that’s guaranteed to make you rich. We’re just going to come out and say it: tracking your net worth. Most of us focus on how much money we’re making, but that’s not what really matters when you’re building an empire. We’re going to share exactly what net worth is (just in case you don’t know), how to track it, and why it has such a huge impact on your finances. Connect on Instagram:
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| 101. How to REALLY Take Time Off as a Business Owner | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:31:24 | |
As an empire builder, rest is important, but it’s also very difficult to step away from a busy business and completely detach in order to give yourself the break you need from time to time. We’re going to discuss why taking an actual vacation away from work is so important, how to manage the guilt that it can bring, and three things you need to do to prepare. Connect on Instagram:
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| 100. Family Reunion 2022 Recap | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:35:27 | |
Many of us were recently at the largest real estate conference in the country, Family Reunion. It’s our first big event in two years, and so much has changed in that time. We’re going to share what it was like preparing for the event, how best to manage your time in order to get the most out of a conference, and our biggest takeaways. Connect on Instagram:
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| 99. How to Hire the Best People: 3 ‘P’s to Recruit Anyone to Anything | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:39:25 | |
Finding the right talent will determine if your business succeeds or fails. Every Empire Builder needs to recruit talent to grow their business – some even rely on it as a business model. Many people treat recruitment as an event, but it’s actually better thought of as a process. It should be adopted as a part of your business process. We’re going to share our 3 ‘P’s recruiting framework: Problem, Push, and Plan. Connect on Instagram:
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| 98. Strategic Business Planning - How to Do a SWOT Analysis | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:30:12 | |
It’s really hard to build an empire without a plan. Having a goal, keeping up with the market, and learning to scale are all vital parts. We’re going to talk about what goes into building a strategic business plan, from identifying your ideal customer, to knowing your end goals, to performing a full SWOT analysis. Connect on Instagram:
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| 97. Leadership Lonely - Empire Circle Recap | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:31:23 | |
As leaders, we’re surrounded by people all day long. And yet the bigger your organization gets, the smaller your inner circle tends to be, and there are fewer and fewer people who you can truly be yourself around. That leads to our topic: leadership lonely. It might seem counterintuitive until you’ve experienced it yourself, but if you have – even if you don’t know the term – the recognition is immediate. We recently held an event called Empire Circle to invite leaders to come together, and the results of it show just how much leaders crave connection. Today, we’re going to talk about what it feels like to be leadership lonely, recap the experiences of Empire Circle, and reveal what leaders talk about behind closed doors. Resources: Connect on Instagram:
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| 222. How To Raise Millions of Dollars For Charity | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:22:16 | |
In our busy lives, it can feel impossible to add yet another thing to our plate, much less raise millions of dollars for charity. But it is possible! And not just that, it’s fun and will help your business! In this episode, we show you how to integrate supporting charities into your life and business. We tell you about what has worked for us: Hosting annual events, making personal donations, or donating time through volunteer work. We discuss how to incorporate lead generation, team building, and family time into these activities. Plus, we let you in on the secret to making it all work: You don’t need to raise millions of dollars in one day. Consistency is best. It may take you years and years of putting on an annual fundraiser to even get close to a million dollars, but that consistency will be priceless for the people you are helping. So, take a listen and join us in making the world, our businesses, and our lives a little better each day. Connect on Instagram:
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| 96. Defining Your Priorities - The Joy Exercise | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:34:57 | |
We don’t focus enough on joy in our lives – and it shows in our culture. There’s a lot of guilt around doing things for the simple pleasure of it – even taking vacations or time off. But it’s so, so important to unapologetically pursue joy in your life – otherwise what’s all of this for? We’re going to share how to find clarity around what brings you joy, how to say “no” to more (so you can say “yes” to the things that matter), and how to commit to bringing joy into your life. We have six steps to help you get there because we are all better when we are running after our joy.
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| 95. How to Get the Most Out of a Conference | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:20:52 | |
With everything that’s happened over the past couple of years, many conferences, retreats, or large events for personal and business growth have either moved online, pared back, or stopped completely. Now that things are starting to transition back to meeting in person, we want to focus on getting back into the swing of in-person conferences, and how to ensure you get the most out of your time and experience. We’re going to focus on the five steps for you to maximize any event you go to: ‘why,’ ‘what,’ ‘how,’ ‘who,’ and ‘do.’ If you do these five things, any event you go to is going to have a lasting impact on your personal life and your business. Connect on Instagram:
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| 94. Tips for Objection Handling: Part 2 | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:23:11 | |
We’re continuing our discussion of handling objections. Last week, we discussed how to ensure that you’re actually dealing with an objection and not a question, observation, or smokescreen. But once you’ve actually identified an objection, how do you handle it? We have an easy-to-remember framework to share with you for what to do when an objection arises:
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