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The Chris LoCurto Show

Chris LoCurtochrislocurto.com
Break down the barriers to small business success with 'The Chris LoCurto Show'. Tailored for the tireless entrepreneur facing the daily grind of managing cash flow, leading a team, and carving out a competitive edge, this podcast offers more than just advice—it offers a lifeline. Chris LoCurto brings decades of firsthand experience leading small businesses and delivers straightforward strategies and actionable insights.

Every episode tackles the real issues you face—how to inspire your team, make every dollar count, and find the time to focus on what really matters: growing your business and achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community where your challenges are acknowledged, your efforts are celebrated, and your dreams are attainable.

Join us in listening to 'The Chris LoCurto Show' to transform your business headaches into victories. Subscribe today and start paving your path to business growth and personal fulfillment. Learn more at www.chrislocurto.com. Your journey to small business mastery begins here.
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Episodes

244 | 5 Critical Steps to Lead Yourself Better

If your self-perception is wrong or distorted, your efforts and decisions will be misguided... Here are 5 steps to leading yourself better starting this week: https://chrislocurto.com/5-critical-steps-to-lead-yourself-better/

Oct 05, 201734 min

243 | Creating a Culture of Champions

Will you create it, or suffer in it? Let’s talk about one of the most frustrating things in business. It's something that drains productivity, creates turnover, and sets the tone for everything you do in your business... Culture. Everyone comes into your culture with a culture. They bring their previous culture in the door with them, and carry it around the office. Here are the first three steps to take to Create a Culture of Champions https://chrislocurto.com/creating-a-culture-of-champions-pod...

Sep 27, 201721 min

242 | How Your Root System Shapes Your DNA

Who we think we are, and our ability to handle relationships and life, are shaped by what we believe, emotion health, and past experiences; …experiences that literally create cellular memories on our DNA. Learn what’s impacting your DNA: http://chrislocurto.com/how-your-root-system-shapes-your-dna/

Sep 21, 201749 min

241 | Ask Chris: The Right Leadership Questions, Your Next Steps, and Budgeting

Discover your next steps and goals, how-to leading in difficult situations, and budget… http://chrislocurto.com/askchris-the-right-leadership-questions-your-next-steps-and-budgeting/ Today we're answering your questions. Here's what we cover: - What to ask to determine your "next-level" direction - How to lead when team members don't hit deadlines - The question you should ask everyday at your office door - The critical questions leaders omit when dealing with tough situations - How you to utili...

Sep 18, 201758 min

239 | How To Make Your Best, Better with Mark Sanborn

Narrow the gap between how good you are and how good you want to be. The roadside is littered with companies who were the dominant players... The only thing harder than becoming the best at what you do, is becoming the best and continuing to get better. Learn the process for you to improve yourself and your performance regardless of how good you were. On this episode, you will discover: - The process to make your best, better - How our minds think backwards, and hold us back from possibility - T...

Sep 04, 201748 min

238 | The 6 Subtle Self-Destructive Behaviors We Miss Everyday

Today we are talking about what holds us back from health...what keeps us from being healthy, thriving people. It's easy to see blatant destructive behaviors, hard to see our own subtle ones... http://chrislocurto.com/the-6-subtle-self-destructive-behaviors-we-miss-everyday/

Aug 25, 201758 min

237 | How To Get To Your Next-Level Life

Today is a special day on the show, because we have not only one, but two special guests joining us. Justin and Elana Epple are joining us today to talk about life, family, and their story. We wanted to bring them on and talk about their story, what's changed in their marriage, in their communication, and in their lives. Here's there story, and what changed...

Aug 21, 20171 hr 12 min

236 | Start Communicating Better Today

There might be a simple answer to one of your most frustrating challenges… Today is all about your questions on communication, and personality style. Sometimes communicating with team members or leaders can leave you frustrated, with little information, or just plain scratching your head...communication is a challenge. High-levels of quality communication is the key to winning. We all bring our own personality styles, training, and habits to the table, and as I’m sure you’ve noticed, team commun...

Aug 14, 201734 min

235 | 3 Days To A Stronger Business

"Finding money in the business is the easy part... ...it was a lightbulb moment for me, the things that were limiting our company were cultural things, interactive things." On today's show: - What is your vision for your business? Is it complete? Is it clear? - What's limiting your business? (hint: it's not revenue) - The subconscious fear-based decision-making process - Understanding your leadership team's Values - Raising up leaders in your business - Creating incredible culture in your busine...

Aug 08, 201740 min

234 | Why You and Your Team Need KRAs (Key Results Areas)

Key Results Areas are all about increasing productivity on your team. A KRA (Key Results Areas) is a list of the most important tasks you do everyday to win. It’s a job description on steroids. Download 3 Sample KRAs here >> http://chrislocurto.com/why-you-and-your-team-need-kras-key-results-areas/ In this episode we answer your KRA questions, and give you even more clarity on how they shape productivity and your business. Here's what you'll learn: - KRA Overview - What should NOT be on a ...

Jul 28, 201741 min

233 | Why Mis-Hires Slip Under Your Radar (And The Hiring Process To Spot Them) - Part 2

How to craft the right questions to find qualified applicants in the hiring process. Welcome to Part II! We reached out to you folks a few weeks ago on Facebook and asked for your biggest questions and struggles in the hiring process... Here's what you'll learn: - How to craft interview questions to get qualified applicants - The right questions to get past the candidate's "presentation" mode - How to see character in an interview - The leadership steps to take before the interview Show notes he...

Jul 14, 201735 min

232 | Why Mis-Hires Slip Under Your Radar (And The Hiring Process To Spot Them)

Your top questions in the hiring process, answered. We reached out to you folks a few weeks ago on Facebook and asked for your biggest questions and struggles in the hiring process... Our VP of Operations and I have answers for you. Here's what you'll learn: - How to avoid "mis-hires" - What you need to evaluate BEFORE you start interviewing - The quick questions to uncover personality styles in an interview - What answers, and responses to look for in the interview process - The ins and outs of...

Jul 10, 201744 min

231 | How To Stop Feeling Responsible For Others

A people pleaser is one of the nicest and most helpful people you know... They rarely if ever say "no," you can always count on them for a favor. They spend a great deal of time doing things for other people. They get their work done, help others with their work, make all the plans, and are always there for family members and friends. So far this sounds like a good thing, right? What many people-pleasers don’t realize is people-pleasing can have serious health and relationship risks. On this epi...

Jun 30, 201751 min

230 | Success, Significance, and Legacy with Tom Ziglar

As CEO of Ziglar, Inc., Tom Ziglar shares not only a last name with his father, Zig Ziglar, but he also carries on his philosophy, which is simply, "You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want." Full show notes and resources here >> http://chrislocurto.com/success-significance-and-legacy/ - Where the Ziglar philosophy “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want,” was created...

Jun 23, 201749 min

229 | Your Personal Plan To Become Your Strongest Self

How to move past trying to please people, overwhelm, tiredness, and not feeling like you're was accomplishing what you need to. Full show notes and resources here >> http://chrislocurto.com/your-personal-plan-to-become-your-strongest-self/

Jun 17, 201735 min

228 | 2 Steps To Working On Your Business, Not In It

According to the Census Bureau, 85% of businesses depend on the owner to run the day to day operations of the business...here's how NOT to be that leader. Full show notes and resources here >>> http://chrislocurto.com/2-steps-to -worki…siness-not-in-it/ Here's what you'll discover: - The Leadership Crazy Cycle - The self-worth trap in leadership - 6 Steps to control your time as a leader - How to duplicate yourself with a team - How to get time back - The healthy leadership boundaries y...

Jun 08, 201731 min

227 | 2 Critical Steps To Ditch Your Bad Habits

Ditch your bad habits and learn from your past. Full show notes and resources here >> http://chrislocurto.com/2-critical -steps…-your-bad-habits/ One of the best ways to make stronger decisions for your future is by learning from your past. Core Impacts are key events from your past that help you gain perspective on where you’re at and where you’re going. A Core Impact isn’t just a continuation of an event, it’s something that changed the direction of your life. Learn your Core Impacts, ga...

Jun 05, 201737 min

226 | How To Be The Strong Father Your Children Need

This will change your family tree, your kid's lives, and the kind of adults they become. Today we have the brilliant Dr. Meg Meeker with us, who has spent more than thirty years practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine and counseling teens and parents. (more on Meg and Hero here: megmeekermd.com) Full show notes and resources here >>> http://chrislocurto.com/how-to-be-the -st…ur-children-need/

May 19, 201753 min

225 | Behind The Scenes With The Poimen Team: Live Events, Culture, and Masterminds

A special behind the scenes episode with the Poimen Group team! You'll get to hear their perspective, favorite LIVE event moments, and what they have to say about culture. Full show notes and resources here >>> http://chrislocurto.com/behind-the-scenes-with-the-poimen-team-live-events-culture-and-masterminds/

May 16, 201754 min

224 | The Leadership Gap Between You and Your Greatness

For every leadership style we have, there is a gap, and it can cost us in our greatness. With each archetype there is the light and the dark, the greatness and the gap. The 30 year old leadership system that led Lolly to success in executive coaching and leadership: http://chrislocurto.com/the-leadership -g…d-your-greatness/ On this episode, you will discover: - The 30 year old leadership system that led Lolly to success in executive coaching and leadership - Which archetype Lolly coaches me on ...

May 02, 201729 min

223 | How To Help Others Rise Strong

...what happens when you screw up? When you do something stupid? For those of us that are Christians, what happens when you sin, and how do you solve it? Full show notes and resources here: http://bit.ly/2q7aejI For your Healthy Accountability Checklist download >>> text "Episode223" to 33444 Here's what you'll discover on today's show: - How to love someone through their stupidity vs. endorsing it - Why it's so hard to share our struggles - What James and Paul say about messing up - Wh...

Apr 24, 201738 min

222 | How to Make Strong Decisions As A Leadership Team

The conversations and habits that could be holding your leadership team, and business back. Full show notes and resources here >> http://bit.ly/2nZK8CD On today's episode, discover how to make stronger decisions in your leadership: - What Jim Collins told me about decision-making - How to asses your Risk Factors - The killer of good communication - The list of questions you need to ask before making any decision - Assessing your leadership team...

Apr 18, 201726 min

221 | How Good Leaders Deal with Gossip, Conflict, and Accountability on Their Teams

Here's what you can do if you're dealing with conflict, gossip, lack of accountability, or the blame game on a leadership team, or with your colleagues. Full show notes and resources here >> http://bit.ly/2okgy7F Why your team gossips [7:47] The two different styles of gossip [8:17] What Personality Styles have to do with gossip [14:00] How to communicate with leaders about gossip, make it their realization [18:10] What to say to shut down gossip in the moment [21:53] Biblical perspective ...

Apr 10, 201753 min

220 | How To Overcome Your Fear (And Its Root Cause)

Fear controls. Fear wants you to lose your strength, not have any courage, believe that you are incapable, that you aren't worthy... aren't good enough. 7 Steps To Overcoming Fear [download] : chrislocurto.com/fear Discover how to look fear in the face, and overcome the root cause for good. Show notes >>> http://bit.ly/2nQr6LH - What fear is [2:05] - How fear immobilizes you, in the most hidden ways [2:28] - The paradigm shift that drives out fear [7:24] - What fear wants you to believe...

Apr 03, 201720 min

219 | How to Attract, And Choose The Right Hire For Your Business

How to gain perspective on hiring opportunities, attract the best candidates for the job, and know who the "right" fit is. Here's How to find the right hire, when the candidates are scarce: http://bit.ly/2nowk0G - How to advertise job roles based on DISC personality styles [5:00] - How Values Profiles influence the hiring process [6:00] - How to line up industry/trades and personality styles in hiring [9:00] - The challenges in hiring millennials [8:30] - The mentality that stifles work ethic [1...

Mar 28, 201721 min

218 | How To Deal With A Passive Aggressive Leader, and Stop People Pleasing

On today's show, we are taking questions from our listeners on how to deal with a passive aggressive leader, and people pleasing. Full show notes and resources here >> http://chrislocurto.com/how-to-deal-with-a-passive-aggressive-leader-and-stop-people-pleasing/ Passive aggressive behavior is the opposite of gaining perspective, and having healthy, upfront communication. When you're dealing with passive aggressive people... The key is why. Why are they being passive aggressive? There is so...

Mar 20, 201742 min

217 | The Powerful, Repeatable Sales Process Critical To Your Leadership

TODAY we are talking about sales and leadership. In this episode we walk through high level sales strategy, and the nitty gritty details. http://chrislocurto.com/the-powerful-repeatable-sales-process-critical-to-your-leadership/ Here's what you'll discover: - the #1 reason customers leave - How to build relationships and conquer objections in sales - What emotional buy lines in sales are, and how to use them - How to ask the right questions, and know when to close - How to determine if you have ...

Mar 10, 20171 hr 2 min

215 | 4 Examples of Everyday Leadership in Action - Part 2

Today we are continuing the conversation from 4 Examples of Everyday Leadership in Action on how leaders are dealing with setting direction, focus, task saturation and stress in business and leadership every day.

Feb 27, 201733 min
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