Episode 244 – Why Do You Do What You Do? How To Have A Customer Focused Business!

Have you ever asked yourself “Why do I do what I do?” There is a great book by Simon Sinek called “Start With Why” It talks about great companies like Apple and others who have learned a secret. Sinek starts with a fundamental question: Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more…

Episode 240 – Can You Make Old New Again By Utilizing 3 Unused Assets?

If you have in business for a while, chances are you have some assets. These can be physical, financial, and informational. Sometimes we are so focused on building our business that we forget about or neglect those who got us where we are today. Some of these assets can often be unused for years, but…

Episode 232 – Do You Need To Utilize A Funnel Or A Marketing System?

There are a lot of new marketing tools and more are coming out every day. Some include: Lead Pages, Click Funnels, Infusionsoft, Aweber, Deadline Funnels, and many others. I think that they are all awesome tools but most present themselves as a complete solution to your marketing needs. There is a real difference between a Marketing Funnel…

Episode 228 – The New LinkedIn… Are You Leveraging It To Increase Your Sales?

Have you seen the new LinkedIn Interface yet? It’s not live on my account yet, but I have seen it on a few friends posts about the changes. The look and feel is more like the new mobile interface of the app. It’s simplified and has lost a little functionality, but overall it’s still LinkedIn! I gave a presentation…

Episode 217 – Learning How To Be A Go-Giver with Bob Burg

Bob Burg shares information on topics vital to the success of today’s businessperson. He speaks for corporations and associations internationally, including fortune 500 companies, franchises, and numerous direct sales organizations. Bob regularly addresses audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic…

Episode 214 – How-To Create A Targeted Online Content Marketing Ecosystem

Last week, I taught a class at Aurora University this week (actually two) for a masters degree program. They were both trying to create a campaign for a luxury travel company that provides experiences. What I did is outline the keys to success. By the time I was done, they started to understand how to create…

Episode 212 – 5 Things You Should Do To Prepare For The New Year Now!

Let’s face it… our businesses have changed and evolved over the last 12 months. You have probably added some new customers and lost others. Your product and/or service offerings may have changed as well. As we approach the new year, it’s time to start looking ahead. Even if you find this podcast mid-year, these are still tips…

Episode 211 – Finding Hidden Profit Diamonds In Your Business with Stacey Hylen

Stacey Hylen is an internationally recognized business growth strategist and coach and was named International Coach of the Year in 2016. For over 15 years Stacey has been helping 6-7 figure entrepreneurs with powerful marketing and sales strategies to get more clients, more profit and more time off to enjoy who and what they love.…

Episode 210 – How To Get More People To Your Website? Buy It or Earn It!

One of my favorite recent questions I was asked in my Bacon Weekly Mastermind was – “How do I get more people to visit my website?”. That answer is both easy and complex… “Buy It or Earn It!”. It really depends on your business and if you can get a return on investment on advertising. If…

Episode 209 – Growing Your Business With Systems with JV Crum III

J V Crum III helps entrepreneurs grow six and seven figure conscious businesses that combine making high profits with making a positive impact. He is a speaker, coach, Huffington Post Columnist, and best-selling author of “Conscious Millionaire: Grow Your Business by Making a Difference.” He hosts the top-ranking Conscious Millionaire Podcast and is Founder of…