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#197 Ben Easter:

From Broken To Breakthrough

Coaching is a unique kind of business and this episode explores how Ben Easter grew his coaching business very quickly by keeping things simple and focusing on fine-tuning his enrollment and sales process. Ben brings an infectious energy to this thing we call “coaching” and I’m so excited to feature his unique story and style. You’ll hear how he went ...

#197

Ben Easter:

From Broken To Breakthrough

#196

Michael Riscica:

When Your Community Becomes Your Strongest Asset

#195

Patrick Galvin:

How a key pivot supercharged the impact, opportunity, and growth for this mission-driven entrepreneur

#194

Rena Meloy and Ryan Kenny:

How To Turn Adversity Into Opportunity

#193

Ken Marshall:

Doubled Revenue During a Pandemic

#192

Liston Witherill:

How To Enjoy Sales, Even If You Think You Hate Selling

#191

Mikki Trowbridge :

Finding the Joy In Your Journey

#190

Farnoosh Brock:

Stop Selling and Grow Your Business

What's your breakthrough business model?

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Wondering if you can design a high-touch business

Wondering if you can design a high-touch business that provides you with ample time off?
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Whether it’s holdover habits from a corporate career or completely subconscious, business owners often fall into the trap of working all the time and forget that they can design a business that provides them with an element of freedom and flexibility.
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In episode 14 of the ‘Better Than Big’ podcast, @ashleygartland and I break down how I enjoy taking 6 weeks off each year.
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We talk about the importance of trading busy work for smart work, about how I was able to take a month off to travel to Africa before COVID was a thing, and about what I wish more business owners would take advantage of when it comes to their schedule.
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Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or at ashleygartland.com/podcast.

My good friend and empire builder, Michael Riscica

My good friend and empire builder, Michael Riscica, joins me to talk about how he quit his job and built one of the fastest growing coaching + teaching communities at @youngarchitxpdx 🏆
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🎧 You can hear this episode at michaelknouse.com/196
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In a year where we’ve all had to deal with a fair share of 💩, Michael explains how he's worked with his team to guide Young Architect to new heights by hosting virtual conferences, strengthening community through virtual speaking and webinars, and adding business coaching for a few lucky entrepreneurs.
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If you're wondering how to make the best of these cray cray times, this episode will show you how it can be done. 🙌

Today... Gratitude. Massive amounts of gratitude.

Today... Gratitude. Massive amounts of gratitude. 🙏🙏🙏
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Gratitude for my love. ❤️
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Gratitude for our pups. 🐾
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Gratitude for fall colors. 🍁🍂
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Gratitude for our home. 🏠
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And, yes, gratitude for all the 💩storms that have given me the perspective, humility, and wisdom that I could only possess because of them.
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Gratitude... because we always have an important choice to make... paying attention to what’s wrong or paying attention to what’s right.
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Albert Einstein said, "The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe."
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I choose friendly. And I choose gratitude.
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What are you grateful for today?

The actions we take in our businesses matters more

The actions we take in our businesses matters more than ever right now. Patrick Galvin joins me on the podcast breaks down the specific shifts he made in his business to not only survive, but thrive, during a crazy year. 🤪
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🎧 You can listen to this episode at www.michaelknouse.com/195
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Specifically, you'll hear Patrick's insights and perspective on the following...
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🔹 The reality of running a client-service business in today's business climate.
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🔹 Adapting your business model to deliver deeper value without adding extra work to your plate.
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🔹 Escaping the time for dollars treadmill that constrains so many service entrepreneurs.
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🔹 Adding group (cohort) coaching as a perfect complement to your services mix.
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🔹 What Patrick did to ensure that his business would survive during the pandemic.
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🔹 Overcoming the uncertainty of investing in a coach.
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If you're being forced to re-think your business, or you just want to be more intentional about creating something that allows you to stay in business without working yourself into the ground, then you'll want to listen to this conversation with Patrick Galvin, co-founder of The Connector's Way. 👀🕺🏻

Who wants to celebrate fall with us? 🍁🐾

Who wants to celebrate fall with us? 🍁🐾

Here’s a fun pic that captures what I love about

Here’s a fun pic that captures what I love about these two mission-driven entrepreneurs.
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They are serious about their mission but they also know how to play and keep things in perspective. 🕺🏻✨
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I have Rena Meloy and Ryan Kenny, the co-founders of Pause Meditation, on the podcast and we’re discussing how they’ve embraced their beautiful mission and evolved it into the next version of their work.
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Specifically, you'll hear their insights and perspective on the following...
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🔹 Using a mindfulness practice to make wise decisions, even if you're gripped with anxiety and uncertainty.
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🔹 Leveraging the power of community and connection to navigate difficult situations.
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🔹 How to identify areas of opportunity when it's hard to see a way forward.
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🔹 Getting away from hustle mode when it seems like it's the only option.
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🔹 Investing in a coach for the long haul (even when you don't have the money).
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I hope you're enjoying these discussions that focus on real business builders that are learning how to grow and thrive during these uncertain times.
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You can listen to this episode at https://www.michaelknouse.com/194

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