Quick Win - Never Fear Failure
What stops you from succeeding? It's the fear of failure. Check out this quick win.
Jul 07, 2023•27 sec•Ep. 255
Start With A Win
Every day you have a choice. You can wake up and choose to give in to mediocrity and complacency, you can choose bad habits and poor choices, and you can do the bare minimum to get by and fly under the radar. Or you can choose to make today the day that sets you apart from the crowd, you can choose to start doing the right things, the things that will set you up for success. You can choose to create a life that is worth living, worth waking up to, and worth sharing with the world around you. Today You can choose to start with a win.
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Secrets of a Franchise CEO with Jeremy Morgan
Adam talks to Jeremy Morgan, CEO of WellBiz Brands. They discuss the secrets to being a successful multi-brand CEO as well as how to run a small business effectively with highly engaged employees. This leads to exceptional customer experience! Listen to this episode for some of those great secrets that Jeremy shares. Jeremy Morgan is the Chief Executive Officer for WellBiz Brands, Inc, the nation’s premiere franchisor of five beauty and wellness franchise brands: Drybar®, Amazing Lash Studio®, R...
Jul 05, 2023•26 min•Ep. 253
Mind your Mindset with Michael Hyatt
What's killing your ability to succeed? What is standing in your way to happiness? The science behind mindset and how your brain works is a fascinating topic. We talk to CEO and Business Coach Michael Hyatt about his latest book Mind Your Mindset on Start With a Win. Michael dives deep in to stories of him learning about his mindset and failures, why he researched brain activity, and how this can drastically impact you and your business. Michael Hyatt is the Founder and Chairman of Full Focus. H...
Jun 28, 2023•25 min•Ep. 252
Quick Win: Have you ever said "I didn't have time?" Here's what that means...
Quick Win! Have you ever said "I didn't have time?" Sorry, but that's a copout. What you are truly trying to say is that you didn't make the time. We all have the same amount of time.
Jun 23, 2023•47 sec•Ep. 250
5 Small Business Secrets for 2023
I have done some research and here are 5 small business secrets for 2023 that I have uncovered. This is a great way to ensure you are up the right things... and not doing the wrong things in your business. Main Topics 02:17 Stats on small businesses 03:54 Five trends of small businesses - Trend One 06:06 Hoteling, what is that? 08:30 Trend Two 11:23 How can a small business thrive? 12:03 Trend Three 14:15 Trend Four 15:58 Trend Five 17:21 A pop-up experience? Connect with Adam: http://www.startw...
Jun 21, 2023•20 min•Ep. 251
What is a Franchise with Dr. Ben Litalien. Part 2 of 2
Guest Intro/Bio Dr. Ben Litalien is the Founder & Principal of Franchise Well, a consulting practice dedicated to the improvement and enhancement of franchising. He is also on staff at Georgetown University in Washington, DC where he created and teaches the Franchise Management Certificate program for franchise professionals from across the country and around the world. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Maryland Global Campus where he teaches Entrepreneurship, Small ...
Jun 14, 2023•22 min•Ep. 248
Quick Win - Best way to make meetings productive.
What's the best way to get things done in a meeting? Adam discusses his process for making meetings productive in this Quick Win. Here's a clue - it begins with A. Check it out for a quick WIN!
Jun 09, 2023•47 sec•Ep. 249
What is Franchising with Dr. Ben Litalien Part 1 of 2
Guest Intro/Bio Dr. Ben Litalien is the Founder & Principal of Franchise Well, a consulting practice dedicated to the improvement and enhancement of franchising. He is also on staff at Georgetown University in Washington, DC where he created and teaches the Franchise Management Certificate program for franchise professionals from across the country and around the world. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Maryland Global Campus where he teaches Entrepreneurship, Small ...
Jun 07, 2023•23 min•Ep. 247
Franchise Marketing with Madeleine Zook
Marketing is incredibly important in business and franchising. Madeleine Zook dives deep in to how franchises market, key points on customer experience, and other fun franchise conversations on this episode of Start With a Win. Madeleine Zook is a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee, former franchisor, and current marketing supplier. She's the host of the award-winning franchise podcast, The Art of Franchise Marketing, and has landed coverage in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fortune, and INC. She is also...
May 31, 2023•28 min•Ep. 246
Quick Win - What do customers want? They want video!
What do customers want? They want to see you. This quick win explains how to connect with your customers the best! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/...
May 26, 2023•34 sec•Ep. 245
What would an investor do? Interview with Real Estate fund manager Steven Pesavento
What would an investor do? An interview with Steven Pesavento Host of The Investor Mindset Podcast and active investor who curates Commercial Real Estate Investments for clients at VonFinch Capital. He has raised $10’s of Millions dollars, which has successfully cycled through multiple assets. Beginning in Single Family as an operator he flipped over 200 houses in under 3 years, prior to expanding into Commercial to focus on building a business around working with his ideal client - successful h...
May 24, 2023•23 min•Ep. 244
You're not going to believe what happened on my trip to the DMV.
I had to go to the DMV, and thought... this is going to take my whole day, ugh ☹. If this is the way you feel about going to the DMV, then you will want to listen to this experience and take away the lessons to incorporate into your own business! Huge business and personal EQ lessons in this episode. As I reflect on my experience at the DMV, I keep finding myself wishing that other companies and businesses were more like the.... DMV. Weird to day! Main Topics 03:42 Mindset is everything! 04:00 W...
May 17, 2023•19 min•Ep. 243
Quick Win: Compare Yourself To Yourself
We will never get better if we compare ourselves to others. Progress only comes from setting our own benchmarks and comparing ourselves to... OURSELVES! It's time for some self-evaluation and determine areas in our life where we can do better. Then commit to 1% better every day and watch yourself grow! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/...
May 12, 2023•1 min
Discover the Secrets to Unlocking Personal & Business Growth + Winning Happiness
Want to find ways to grow and be happy? Do you feel like you're losing in life or business? Are you looking for a way to identify and create wins? The conversation between CEO Adam and Coach JM unpacks winning mindsets and strategies from these two business and leadership coaches on one podcast! What losses should we look at? How can we interpret how we feel in life? JM Ryerson is an International Speaker, Mindset & Business Coach, host of Let’s Go Win Podcast, and Best-Selling Author of "Le...
May 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 242
Franchise Talk and Employee Engagement Insight with Attorney/Author Andrew Sherman
Have you ever wondered exactly what a Franchise is? We dig deep in to the difference between a license agreement in a business and a franchise in this episode with our guest, Andrew Sherman. We also talk about employee engagement and disengagement. Great episode FULL of business information. Andrew J. Sherman of Brown Rudnick is a partner in the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group and co-practice group leader of the Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital Group. A recognized authority on the...
May 03, 2023•33 min•Ep. 241
Quick Win: Your Attitude Leads To Your Success
Your attitude means a great deal as a leader. How do you come across when you walk in a room? Are you smiling, frowning, looking angry? Your attitude is everything! Your attitude will lead your actions which will lead to your success as a leader. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/...
Apr 28, 2023•2 min
Franchise Expert Kim Daly shares her knowledge about growing a business 2 of 2
Ever wonder about how franchising works and the secrets of franchising? In this episode of Start With a Win, we talk to franchise expert Kim Daly about franchising, business growth, and overcoming challenges in life. Episode 2 of 2 Show Outline: Three things a CEO should never say (01:16) Don’t quit…Appreciate the good times by struggling (06:14) Don’t buy your hobby (07:10) When you work on your business you create multi-units and wealth (10:50) Hardest part of running a business (17:33) Connec...
Apr 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 240
Franchise Expert Kim Daly shares her knowledge about growing a business 1 of 2
In this episode of Start With a Win, we talk to franchise expert Kim Daly about franchising, business growth, and overcoming challenges in life. Show Outline: What is the Dream? (02:33) Freedom – Defined (04:14) Solo or Partnership with framework, why pick franchising? (05:40) Biggest challenge in franchising – The Silent Killer! (09:59) It’s about the Journey! (10:50) Shift your Mindset…Locust of Control (13:33) Busy vs Productive…Maximize what you can control (16:04) Three A’s of Leadership (1...
Apr 19, 2023•24 min•Ep. 239
Quick Win: Stop Complaining, Find Opportunities!
Do you have a lot of complainers in your life? Is it preventing you from getting stuff done? Take a moment and don't consider them as complaints—instead, turn them into opportunities that lead to solutions that lead to forward progress! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/...
Apr 14, 2023•1 min
Follow the Playbook: Systems for Sustainability with Ernesto Mandowsky
Systems engineer Ernesto Mandowsky is the CEO of CPD Advisors where he helps founders and leaders scale their organizations. His passion is in working with early-stage founders and entrepreneurs to transform their operations by utilizing his proprietary 6P Playbook. Drawing on his experience in management systems and the hospitality industry, he developed his powerful playbook for business growth and sustainability by focusing time and attention on the following six principles: priorities, peopl...
Apr 12, 2023•22 min•Ep. 238
How to Handle Conflict with Confidence with Zach Schaefer
For many people, conflict in the workplace is something to avoid at all costs. For Dr. Zach Schaefer, he sees an opportunity to grow. Zach has honed his career around the people problem in business. As a founder, CEO, entrepreneur, and executive mediator and coach, he spends much of his time helping people navigate conflict in their professional and personal lives. On average, companies spend very little time and attention on strategies for conflict resolution. Without a game plan, small issues ...
Apr 05, 2023•22 min•Ep. 237
Quick Win: Party With The Beast
Internal fear, which I like to call "the beast," is what often stops people from accomplishing their goals. This beast's goal is to create fear, doubt and overwhelm in us and keep us from reaching our potential. The key to fighting it is to "party with the beast" and learn to embrace it and grow with it! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/...
Mar 31, 2023•1 min
Staying Focused in the Age of Information Overload
Americans today encounter up to 10,000 advertisements per day. With limitless information and endless options for distractions at our fingertips, many people experience the negative effects of information overload. Especially for entrepreneurs, too much information can lead to procrastination, decision fatigue, analysis paralysis, and burnout. Since the world will only keep expanding, it is important for business owners to learn coping skills that help them focus in a world where everyone is vyi...
Mar 29, 2023•23 min•Ep. 236
No One Succeeds Without a Team with Karl Mecklenburg
Former All Pro Linebacker for the Denver Broncos Karl Mecklenburg applies the lessons he learned from football to all areas of life. As an inspirational speaker, author, and podcast host, Karl uses his winning mentality to guide leaders and team members to function as an efficient unit. He helps founders identify and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their team so that everyone is placed in a position that sets them up for optimal performance. Karl uses his 6 Keys to Success to practice c...
Mar 22, 2023•22 min•Ep. 235
Quick Win: If You Want To Fix Your Business, Fix Yourself!
Want to fix your business? You've got to fix everything else first! Our lives are interconnected—personal, financial, health, relationships—so in order to experience success in business, you must have success in your life. It starts with building micro routines and wins that turn into macro wins! Build the habits that create successes in your life, and watch your business thrive! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamCont...
Mar 17, 2023•1 min
Choose Positivity, Choose Success with Jon Gordon
Think positive. Seems simple enough. Best-selling author and speaker Jon Gordon champions the power of positive thinking in his numerous books and leadership training programs. But he wants to be clear; he’s not talking about seeing the world through rose-colored glasses and ignoring reality. He’s referring to the power every individual has to choose resilience and faith in the face of challenges in order to create the life they want. Jon considers himself a naturally negative person, so he’s wo...
Mar 15, 2023•27 min•Ep. 234
Are You Uncomfortable? Good! with Wylie McGraw
Former star pitcher, competitive bull rider, and combat veteran Wylie McGraw lives every day in peak performance mode. By intentionally putting himself in situations that pushed him to his limit, he discovered his superpower: exposing negative beliefs and behaviors that prevent people from tapping into their greatest potential. Now he works with powerful CEOs and business leaders to radically accelerate growth and promote optimal performance. Many people are plagued by their own personal demons ...
Mar 08, 2023•24 min•Ep. 233
Quick Win: How Often Should You Eat?
Food is energy and power for your brain and focus to get things done. Get some protein-packed snacks and plug them in between meals. This will power your brain to be more focused and more successful in your day! And, don't forget to hydrate! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/...
Mar 03, 2023•1 min
5 Trends Business Leaders Need to Follow in 2023
This might surprise you, but the priorities of successful leaders in 2023 aren’t simply increasing revenue and productivity. While these are certainly important goals for any business owner, this year leaders are focusing on building relationships and practicing clear communication. Here are the top trends for feeding the momentum of growth and expansion in the new year. Be Present: In order to retain loyal employees, bosses need to be actively involved in the day-to-day environment. When people...
Mar 01, 2023•21 min•Ep. 232
The AI Revolution is Here: Harnessing the Competitive Advantage of Human Connection with Jon LoDuca
In the age of artificial intelligence, how can entrepreneurs offer products and services that hold value beyond what a machine is capable of providing? Jon LoDuca believes that going back to the basics of authentic human interaction is the new million-dollar idea. Jon is founder and CEO of PlaybookBuilder, an award-winning knowledge management software that helps leaders and teams capture and share best practices, core process, and story to drive performance, scalability, and sustainability. Wis...
Feb 22, 2023•43 min•Ep. 231
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