I’m joined by Tom Hatten, founder of Mountainside Fitness, the number one health club in Arizona and number 14 in the entire country. The gym membership is the OG recurring payment program, so I ask Tom to share his wisdom on customer acquisition and retention. As a lifelong athlete, Tom unpacks how his competitive mentality has both helped and hindered Mountainside’s growth, and how he’s learned to move out of the way and trust his team. When Governor Ducey forced gyms to shut down during the p...
Jun 27, 2022•52 min
I’m highlighting another fascinating Q&A session from our first Wealth & Business Summit, and this time I’m joined by Rick Steele, the founder and CMO of Select Blinds. I ask Rick to break down his process for totally disrupting the window coverings industry and becoming an e-commerce titan. Rick and I talk about his unconventional, but highly effective, scaling method and how to set your business up for a big exit strategy. He shares his advice for how to create your own motivation, wha...
Jun 20, 2022•51 min
I get asked all too often how I have built and exited several multi-million dollar businesses, and I can tell that whoever is asking, is looking for some hidden, mind-blowing secret that I heard in a super exclusive meeting. Well, good news! It’s really not that complicated. There are truly just four ways you can increase your business revenue and in today’s episode, I’m sharing what those four ways are, plus some of the strategies you can implement to really move the needle on your monthly reve...
Jun 20, 2022•21 min
Why aiming high and falling short is always better than the alternative How to reverse engineer your goals. How the lack of specificity is preventing you from getting what you want. My spin on one of Beyonce’s songs… oh boy lol. The dress rehearsal and its importance to your dreams. BONUS: Listen to the end for 2 kryptonites that are killing your dreams Text your questions to 480-781-0363 Connect with me on Instagram: @candyvalentino Learn more: candyvalentino.com Learn more about your ad choice...
Apr 13, 2020•16 min
What you may be doing right now that is actually de-valuing your brand. How to use this time to do, create, and start all of those projects you've always wanted to do but never had the time to implement. Why this time can be an opportunity in your business to organize and plan while gaining marketshare and exposure. The keys pieces to focus on right now to get the most impact later. Text your pressing business questions to have them answered on air at 480-781-0363 Connect with me on Instagram: @...
Apr 08, 2020•25 min
We talk about the current state of our the world and go over 10 ways to reduce anxiety during uncertain times. Why it's important to FACT CHECK your feelings. How to avoid anxiety spikes that stay elevated in a perpetual state Why arguing the opposite and the other side of your current feelings will shift your perspective. How to re-wire your brain and change your mindset away from worry and fear Connect with me on Instagram: @candyvalentino Learn more: candyvalentino.com Learn more about your a...
Mar 26, 2020•24 min
Being in business for over 20 years, I've had to manage large teams and thousands of clients while navigating through the terror attacks of 9/11 and the recession of 2008. In this episode, we'll be covering what those times taught me and how you can use those lessons from then, today. -What to focus on and where to focus you efforts. -What strong leaders do to choose their your next best steps in order to move forward. -What 5 things you can do right NOW to raise capital and generate cash flow d...
Mar 24, 2020•20 min
What to do in place of panic. What 3 questions to ask yourself when faced with challenge or adversity. How our brains processes fear and anxiety and how switch it to off. Why uncertain times also brings times of opportunity. How we process situations differently and how to choose a different, more positive experience. Connect with me on Instagram: @candyvalentino Learn more: candyvalentino.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 20, 2020•18 min
How filling out a fraudulent credit card application led to tens of million of dollars. Identifying what the beliefs and stories we have and what they mean to our future. What we actually need to change in order to get to the next level. The exercise that will help you avoid getting to another birthday and looking back with regret. Why knowledge isn't powerful, and what actually is. Connect with me on Instagram: @candyvalentino Learn more: candyvalentino.com Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Mar 18, 2020•18 min
The one question to ask yourself that will help you avoid regret The proven difference between waiting to be fully prepared and starting a little messy What a having visual map means to the level of success you'll ultimately have Why gratitude plays a huge role in your overall quality of your life The one thing that will keep you going when you have days that you want to quit Connect with me on Instagram: @candyvalentino Learn more: candyvalentino.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Mar 16, 2020•34 min
This is Part One of a Two Part Episode where we uncover the overlapping mindsets and principles of those who have achieved success in any one specific area of life. How the next level for you is going to require a whole new set of beliefs - in yourself, your vision and your ability to figure it out. Why relentless persistence (ie: hunger) is crucial to your continues success. What the 'Success Tax' is and what it's going to cost you. The reality of opinions, cheerleaders and champions for your m...
Mar 03, 2020•26 min
Why the strategies and mindset that got you to where you are today are not the same ones that are going to get you want to go. How entrepreneurs think it's all about them, and why leaders know it's all about everyone else. Climbing thru the 5 Levels of Entrepreneurship When to know you're the one capping your business and how to get out of your own way The 4 Key Factors and which areas will move the needle in scale Connect with me on Instagram: @candyvalentino Learn more: candyvalentino.com Lear...
Feb 27, 2020•24 min
Continuing the series of the 7 Forces of a Powerful Business and taking it back to where it needs to begin. How a solid business plan and designing the foundation of your business right from the beginning will enable you to build something that's sustainable and scalable. The difference between building quick and taking the time to build it right. Why not having this plan in place can end up costing you so much time and money but not starting with the growth, and end, in mind. The 4 clear questi...
Feb 25, 2020•28 min
Why SERVICE always needs to come before SALES. Why your customer service is your reputation and ultimately defines your brand & business. What the (4) C.A.R.E. principles are and how to implement them into your business and your customer service culture today. What we can learn from some larger corporations and how to model their standards and strategies into your business. How to get your team to buy in on this next level strategy and the importance of it. Connect with me on Instagram: @can...
Feb 20, 2020•42 min
On today's episode do an overview of one of the '7 Forces of a Powerful Business': Financial Frameworks -How to overcome and check your triggers at the door -The importance of identifying negative money scripts, blocks and programs that can be running unconsciously on autopilot -Why it's common for people to pay more than twice for the same house and how debt is ruining our ability to generate wealth -How more income leads to more impact and the significance of money being an amplifier to who we...
Feb 18, 2020•30 min
We dive into the topic most business owners dread - hiring and HR. -Why recruiting should be an ongoing strategy your business needs to have -How to find quality candidates and drastically shorten your hiring cycle -Ways to hack online platforms like Indeed and ZipRecruiter -How I narrowed the field of 119 applicants and only did 2 face to face interviews -How to never be handcuffed to a poorly performing employee or worry about the dreaded resignation letter Connect with me on Instagram: @candy...
Feb 14, 2020•27 min
The overview of the Marketing Mechanics module includes topics like: Instagram and all its uses Why it’s important to have an ESP and grow a list Why you shouldn't live on “rented real estate” Email Campaigns and Sequences Why it’s important to do less, better Connect with me on Instagram: @candyvalentino Learn more: candyvalentino.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 14, 2020•45 min
Branding is the identity of your business and only when we build a strong brand can we build a scalable, sustainable business. -Defining your brand -The difference between branding vs. marketing -Creating a clear, compelling vision -Establishing your messaging -How to make your culture and mission a part of everything you do Book referenced: The New Gold Standard by Joseph A. Michelli Follow Candy: @candyvalentino Learn more: candyvalentino.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Feb 14, 2020•30 min
This first episode contains: Overview of the 7 Forces of a Powerful Business A little about my background and how I got here The 5 things I want to bring you: Permission, Inspiration, Motivation, Application and Implementation What this podcast is, and what it isn't The purpose, mission and framework of the show Connect with me on Instagram: @candyvalentino Learn more: candyvalentino.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 14, 2020•15 min
The definition of “wealth” is an abundance of valuable possessions or money. But it's time to think outside the dictionary as we break down all the ways you can increase your financial wealth -- your business, your bank account and your bottom line. Join host, Candy Valentino, every week to cover topics like business models, profit plans, wealth habits and real estate investing. Candy has been building businesses before she could legally order a drink. For more than two decades, she has built, s...
Jan 31, 2020•5 min
