Today we look at the 3 keys to entrepreneur success. What is really special about this is having John Bowen with me on the podcast. John is considered the #1 coach to financial advisors. He is very targeted with who he serves and we unpack what that means to his business. Listen in to John share how to navigate your path to success. Get the show notes for 223 | The 3 Keys to Entrepreneur Success with John Bowen Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @Gene...
Aug 15, 2016•27 min•Ep. 223
Humans are meant to grow. Our guest today is Srini Rao- author of Unmistakable: Why Only Is Better Than Best. In today’s noisy world, Srini shares with us how to be unmistakable in your market. We also talk about the Trap of Success and how the concept of “making it” only slows anyone’s growth process. Get the show notes for 222 | Interview with the author of Unmistakeable with Srini Rao Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Author #Growth...
Aug 08, 2016•29 min•Ep. 222
Most people believe they understand how to nurture prospects into becoming customers. Well, the key word there is "nurture." Most people are talking to everyone with the same message and this is the problem. Today we go deep with Scott Oldford on a framework for marketing that will help you keep each person moving at their individual and personalized pace with your business. Scott is the founder of Infinitus, who creates marketing systems so that businesses can have a predictable flow of quality...
Aug 01, 2016•28 min•Ep. 221
Stories have become a key part of marketing and frankly, of business growth. We remember stories. We get emotionally connected through stories. Today's guest is John Livesay who helps entrepreneur's tell their stories. Most if his experience is through raising money for startups, but don't discount the core elements of storytelling even if you aren't raising money. Get the show notes for 220 | Making the Pitch, Telling Your Story with John Livesay Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode ...
Jul 25, 2016•25 min•Ep. 220
Today’s guest is Jeffrey Hayzlett. He is the primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV , and business radio host of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on CBS on-demand radio network. He is also the author of two bestselling business books, The Mirror Test , Running the Gauntlet . and Think Big, Act Bigger . Tune into this episode to learn how to establish your Conditions of Satisfaction in your both in your business and in your relationsh...
Jul 18, 2016•24 min•Ep. 219
Each and every business has to have sales. This is obvious. However, the sales process we take day in and day out is rarely challenged. Does your business need some new steps to ensure value is the cornerstone of the sales process? Today's guest is Andy Paul. Andy has extensive experience with sales from his work with Silicon Valley start-ups. We talk about sales from a new perspective. Enjoy. Get the show notes for 218 | Sales Is About Adding Value With Each Step With Andy Paul Click to Tweet: ...
Jul 11, 2016•29 min•Ep. 218
There are many ways to better serve your current clients. Yet most people who have a small budget could not even imagine investing in a big event to serve current clients. Well, I went on a search for those that are doing it and discovered Kyle Porter. Kyle is the founder of Sales Loft, a software to streamline prospect development. He reviews the decision he made to invest $250,000 plus into one event and even bringing in a big named speaker like Gary Vaynerchuk. Kyle and I discuss how events c...
Jul 04, 2016•29 min•Ep. 217
Imagine having a power Rolodex full of influencers and market makers. For younger readers, a Rolodex is what we used to keep our contact information in the old days. Today, you probably keep your power Rolodex on your smartphone. Our guest today is Selena Soo with S2 Groupe. Selena is a master at the art of relationships. I pulled out some great stories for you to learn how to connect with influencers and the power of going above and beyond. Get the show notes for 216 | Business is NOT a Solo Sp...
Jun 27, 2016•29 min•Ep. 216
Why do some things catch on while others fail? How come certain products or services become more popularized than others? Our guest, Jonah Berger examines the behavioral science behind this topic. He shares with us how people make decisions, how ideas are spread, and how social influence shapes behavior. Also, we will be exploring a more effective way for small businesses to arrive at more calculated and thus successful decision. Get the show notes for 215 | How to Make Better Decisions Using So...
Jun 20, 2016•25 min•Ep. 215
It’s never too early or too late to start a business.Today’s guest is Caleb Maddix- 14-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Kids 4 Success. His message to us as Leaders is to come from place of SERVICE. Customers are people and if you focus on the fact that they are in fact people, you’ll get more PEOPLE for your business! Get the show notes for 214 | Business is About Service with 14 Year Old Caleb Maddix Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHamme...
Jun 13, 2016•28 min•Ep. 214
Tara and her team use a tool called “DISC Personality Assessment” to help people understand themselves better... It’s purpose is to opens up a world of opportunity to develop people on her team. This is a powerful tool to access a high level of awareness on how an individual thinks and processes information. It also gives an awareness of who you are as a Leader. Get the show notes for 213 | Talent Development with Tara Powers Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Tren...
Jun 06, 2016•25 min•Ep. 213
Not many business owners are willing to share with you the mistakes they made in the past. I think it is out of fear of how they will be perceived. I think that sharing our vulnerable areas actually can help us connect to people that want to know you better before doing business with you. Therefore in this episode, I share with you the three mistakes I realized in 2014. One of these has been the catalyst to my own growth in 2014. I hope it will help you. I also give you my pivots too. A pivot is...
May 30, 2016•28 min•Ep. 212
Are you busy? Are you pushing yourself to get it all done? Well, most of us a struggling to keep up with the opportunities we have now. And if we are not careful those good opportunties will keep us from what is most essential. Today I talk with Greg McKeown, author of NY Best Selling book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. A call to maximize effort and productivity by eliminating the superfluous. We talk about narrowing down your life to the essential. Get the show notes for 211 | ...
May 23, 2016•31 min•Ep. 211
Leading change in any organization is a constant, ever-evolving challenge. This requires the discipline to change and the desire to disrupt. Ryan Estis, a professional speaker, and consultant, offers insights on change and continuing to reinvent leadership. This interview with Ryan goes deep into aspects of leadership we have not delved into before on this show. Listen to this episode to see how leadership drives investment, performance, and growth. Get the show notes for 210 | Leading Through C...
May 16, 2016•26 min•Ep. 210
Creating a compelling culture of in business is not nice to have. Your culture is essential to the success of the enterprise. I interviewed Dee Ann Turner, VP of Human Resources at Chick-fil-a. Yes the famous brand of chicken sandwiches. Dee Ann shares 5 pillars of culture that you can adopt within your company to create a compelling place to work. Get the show notes for 209 | Culture Lessons from Chick-fil-a with Dee Ann Turner Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the T...
May 09, 2016•27 min•Ep. 209
You have heard it before and you will hear it again. Mindset is the foundation of success. As an entrepreneur, mindset is so critically important that if you lack the primary drivers of value creation and growth thinking, you will limit your overall success. Dan Sullivan with Strategic Coach shares a deep look through the entrepreneurial mindset via an exercise to unlock new opportunities. Mindset truly is the foundation of growth, creativity and value creation. Get the show notes for 208 | Mind...
May 02, 2016•30 min•Ep. 208
Making the shift to massive growth is not luck. It is not all about hard work. You can work hard and never get there. Ron shares how he shifted his thinking to take his company to 7-figure success in 12 months. That is a 400% growth. We share how he stopped working some clients and stopped offering some services to get there. Ron Dod is a Co-founder with Visiture. This interview will give you a play-by-play if you let it. Get the show notes for 207 | How to Grow Your Business 400% with Ron Dod C...
Apr 25, 2016•32 min•Ep. 207
Leadership is a concept that people can easily spout off a definition. The interesting thing is all those definitions will seem right yet incomplete. Leadership is not so easy to describe. Today I unpack "leadership" with Bob Dunham who is the founder of Institue of Generative Leadership. Learn how to get leaders to generate commitments for results that matter. Get the show notes for 206 | Uncovering the BIG question “What is Leadership?” with Bob Dunham Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing e...
Apr 18, 2016•29 min•Ep. 206
The inner game of leadership and entrepreneurship is discussed often and not many people understand the value of a deep understanding of your thinking. The "understanding" I am talking about is challenging the common patterns. I have a master coach on today's show. Paula Fracasso talks with me about shifting to the 21st century mindset. Discover how to handle the pace of change and uncertainty of the future with me in this episode. Get the show notes for 205 | Shifting to the 21st Century Mindse...
Apr 11, 2016•27 min•Ep. 205
A company or a person without a vision to a new future is navigating blindly. One of the challenges of leadership is to get the others in the company to follow the vision of the leader. Will Seippel is the CEO of Worthpoint. This company is the largest resource for researching, valuing and buying/selling antiques, art, and vintage collectibles. Will shares how he has learned to enroll team members to the BIG vision of the company. Discover how you can do it too. Get the show notes for 204 | Enga...
Apr 04, 2016•26 min•Ep. 204
Every CEO faces challenges and has to make decisions about the company. It takes courage to be a strong leader that makes the hard decisions and continues to lead by those decisions. Darryl Lyons, CEO of PAX Financial Group, shares some of his journey as a leader of his teams. Darryl gives you a few practical tips to guiding and leading in today's world. Get the show notes for 203 | Being a Courageous Leader with Darryl Lyons Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Tren...
Mar 28, 2016•25 min•Ep. 203
When you decide to step up and stand out in your marketplace, you typically get met with resistance. However, here is a simple breakdown of standing out with a best-selling author, Dorie Clark. Dorie is a writer, speaker, consultant and professor for the Duke University Business School. We talk about top line strategies and dive deep into Twitter as a powerful platform to establish more credibility and authority in your market. Get the show notes for 202 | Standing Out as a Thought Leader with D...
Mar 21, 2016•27 min•Ep. 202
Have you ever been told that publishing a book is the best thing you can do for your business? Well I have heard it. But in this day and time, consider the other options to not publishing a book (not yet anyway). John Corcoran is our guest. He is with Smart Business Revolution podcast. He shares 5 different ways you can be seen as the thought leader or authority in your market. We talk about the reason why a book might not give you the boost you want for your business and what you can do instead...
Mar 14, 2016•30 min•Ep. 201
There is always a choice. The choice is not always easy, but there is always a choice. To create something amazing and innovative you have to leave the comfortable zones of work To really go for the big goals and dreams that you want, you have to let go of what you have right now to get what you really want. Once you reach a level of success, you begin to play it safe (even though you don’t see it that way). Discover how to avoid the trap of success. Get the show notes for 200 | The Trap of Succ...
Mar 07, 2016•35 min•Ep. 200
Taking your performance to a new level in business is a continuous practice. If you want to make a change, you will be better served when you have the right system. Today's guest is Todd Herman is an exceptional coach and best known for his results with high-performing athletes. Todd took what he learned there and has been applying it to leaders in business. We talk about how to shift the smallest things in your "system" to get massive changes in your performance. Get the show notes for 199 | Ac...
Feb 29, 2016•29 min•Ep. 199
Leading your team to new levels is your job as the CEO. One key element to that is empowerment. Well, it is empowering your employees to see their role as part owner of the business. Our guest today is Kathy Fettke, CEO of Real Wealth Network. Kathy is a thought leader in her space with numerous appearances on CNBC, Fox News, MarketWatch and more. Kathy shares how to empower your employees with real examples of what has worked in her business. Get the show notes for 198 | How to Empower Your Emp...
Feb 22, 2016•26 min•Ep. 198
Leadership is that necessary skill that can make or break your company. Leading is every changing too. Discover the power of "open empowerment" in this episode. Our guest today is Ty Crandall with Credit Suite. Ty is managing thirteen full-time employees with open empowerment so that they show up to work in a new way. Ty also shares insights to business credit that can help you grow your business and reduce your personal risks. Get the show notes for 197 | Leadership with Open Empowerment with T...
Feb 15, 2016•25 min•Ep. 197
Success is not just about money. In fact, I think money is only a part of success. However, I do believe success has a ton to do with significance. Also, I love to see people give back to the world using their talents and skill too. Our guests today are Adam Walker and Jeff Hilimire, who decided to do something significant. They wanted to do something for non-profits and leverage their talents too. These amazing leaders created 48 websites in 48 hours for non-profits. Discover what they learned ...
Feb 08, 2016•25 min•Ep. 196
As a leader you are leading a culture shift to activate the leaders within your company. The shift is to activate the leaders from within. We love to grow our leadership from within because it provides a strong path of development for all of those looking up the “ladder.” Gene Hammett (that is me) the host of the show shares wisdom about CORE leadership. Get the show notes for 195 | Leading a Culture Shift with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trench...
Feb 01, 2016•26 min•Ep. 195
Leading the leaders in your organization is your primary responsibility. If you are a CEO, President, Founder or similar, you are charged with activating the leaders inside your organization. Our guest is Eric Holtzclaw, strategist and coach to organizations with $1m-$10m in revenues. He share insights about leadership so that you can lead your teams to higher levels. Get the show notes for 194 | Insights to Leading Your Team with Eric Holtzclaw Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on...
Jan 25, 2016•23 min•Ep. 194
