We don’t go into business with small goals. We go into business wanting to make a bigger impact. Yet, most of us revert back to the trial and error approach, instead of following proven methods to success. Successful leaders don’t just teach people what works, they teach people how they think. It’s developing the right mindsets for the right situation that helps us win. Today, I’m going to teach you the 6 keys that will help you...

Hiring & Firing. These two words can bring anxiety and other mixed emotions to any business owner. It’s never easy, it’s not always fun, and there’s plenty of room for error. But thankfully, there’s also room for great opportunity… opportunitity for growth and expansion, flexibility and freedom. Today, I’m going to teach you my 8-step framework for transitioning employees, the same exact one I use to guide CEOs at...

Today’s guest is someone who holds a deep passion for educating business owners. He’s a technology leader who is thoughtful, intentional, and has a heart to serve other entrepreneurs. Frank Ableson is the president of Navitend, a Managed Service Provider located in the NY Metro area. He's also the creator of a powerful platform for leading organizations called EncourageWork.com. His story is one that will challenge your mission and inspire you...

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In part 2, we’re wrapping up the question of, “How do I get the capital I need for my business?” Last week was about finding investors and now we’re looking at the different debt options available. Our guest today is an expert in corporate finance and has a background as a corporate banker having successfully completed dozens of mergers and helped many business...

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Getting the capital you need to grow your business can be overwhelming, and sometimes even daunting. Our guest today is going to break down the different options that are available and guide you through which ones might be best for your business. He's an expert in corporate finance and has a background as a corporate banker having successfully completed dozens of mergers and helped many business owners...

I recently had the opportunity to give a speech to a group of future business leaders here in southern Oregon where I was able to inspire them and help them realize that extraordinary success is possible no matter where you come from. I also delivered some important tips and tools to save them from some of the stress and pressures that we can experience when following the calling of business. If you have a high school or college age student in your life,...

There’s nothing easy about a family business. But when done right, it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding experiences as an entrepreneur. Nathan Bainbridge thought he was heading for a career in politics in his 20’s when one day he got a phone call from his Dad… That’s when everything started to change. Today, Nathan shares his experience - a powerful father-son story that many of us can relate to. Tune in,...

Rich Allen, the founder of Tour De Profit, is an expert in making it easy to understand exactly what makes businesses thrive. Through his eye-opening bicycle framework, he is going to guide us on how we can get a clear focus and generate profit in our own businesses.

The Conversation:

• 08:35 - Rich's Journey from very humble beginnings.
• 19:26 - View your bicycle like a business.
• 1) Handlebars: Vision and Leadership.
• 2) The Frame: Organization structure,...

Today, I’m going to teach you a framework for Solving Problems. One of my favorite leadership questions is, “What problem are we trying to Solve?”  Life is full of problems and nothing important gets done until some ambitious person gets a bit fed up and says… “I’m going to fix that.” This framework is tried and true and can be applied to any area of your business. Listen, learn, and implement! 

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Trevor Mauch is back with us for part two of our interview where we break down everything from habits to coaching to mindset - everything we’re doing to stay consistent and focused while successfully lead our organizations. Trevor Mauch, is the CEO of Carrot, Oregon’s fastest-growing software company and #699 on the Inc 5000 list. He’s a hardcore entrepreneur and he joins us today to share his story of how he’s managed to turn...