We'll share our thoughts, experiences and tips that help you grow your business.
When the door says push, push. When it says pull, pull.
Today we discuss the importance of know how the different social media avenues value and promote content. Spoiler: producing poor content hurts your score.
7/9/2020 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
1 common marketing mistake: The bate and switch
Let's discuss how often marketing and product unintentional pull the classic bate and switch.
7/7/2020 • 6 minutes, 47 seconds
Face the Cold, Hard Facts then face the cold hard cash.
Today we talk about how Admiral James Stockdale's life insights, as a POW, help build the best marketing campaigns.
6/16/2020 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
Haitian Spaghetti isn't for everyone
Does feeding strangers Haitian Spaghetti and trying to market without complete data have anything in common? The short answer: Abso-friggin-lutley.
6/8/2020 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
The Marketing Short Game Vs the Long Game
We take just a few minutes and discuss the importance of building a social community around your product or company.
6/5/2020 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Marketing and dating: whats the difference?
Let's discuss how trying to date someone is just like marketing!
6/4/2020 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Stellar Sales Series Part 7 - The Follow Up
In our last segment of our Stellar Sales Series we discuss the follow up. Turns out the best sales people don't leave people hanging.
5/27/2020 • 23 minutes, 48 seconds
Stellar Sales Series Part 6 - Coffee is for Closers
Close the sale! Part 6 of our 7 part series is all about closing the sale. It's surprising how many people are uncomfortable with the idea of convincing someone else to adopt their way of thinking, but it is critical if you want the deal to go through.
5/27/2020 • 22 minutes, 9 seconds
Stellar Sales Series Part 5 - Top 10 Objections Your Customer May Have
Part 5 of our 7 part series is all about overcoming objections. We covered that topic recently, so in this episode we spend most of the time discussing the top 10 objections that customers have during a sale and how to overcome them.
5/21/2020 • 25 minutes, 16 seconds
Stellar Sales Series Part 4 - Creating Desire
How do the biggest and baddest companies make customers crave their products? In part 4 of our 7 part series we drill down into why people can't wait to give their money to these companies.
5/21/2020 • 23 minutes, 21 seconds
Stellar Sales Series Part 3 - Value
In part 3 of our 7 part series we share some great tips on how to present the value of your product - to show your product and brand in the best possible light.
5/19/2020 • 16 minutes, 42 seconds
Stellar Sales Series Part 2 - Qualifying Your Customer
This is part 2 of a 7 part series where we'll share tips on how to be a stellar salesperson! In this episode we explore what qualifying your customer means and why it is important.
5/18/2020 • 18 minutes, 11 seconds
Stellar Sales Series Part 1 - Building Rapport
This is part 1 of 7 of a series where we'll share tips on how to be a stellar salesperson! In this episode we explore why building rapport is important, and some ways to build rapport with your clients.
5/15/2020 • 24 minutes, 15 seconds
Why I Bought a Vacuum When I Didn't Even Want One
What makes a person buy things they don't want? A better question is, how does a salesperson sell things that other people don't want? With this one key trick, that's how!
5/15/2020 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
You've Got An Offer... Great! Now Sell It!
Having an offer already puts you ahead of a lot of businesses. But an offer isn't any good if no one knows about it and if you don't share it with anyone. In this episode we'll walk through the 6 best ways to create the perfect offer pitch.
5/12/2020 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
One Thing That Made McDonalds So Successful
McDonalds did many things that led to their success - the good news is this is one easy thing anyone can do in their own business.
5/12/2020 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
The One Principle That Will Help You Sleep At Night
Admittedly there's a lot to worry about when starting a business. Have I done everything right? Are my sales going up or down (or am I making sales at all)? Am I sending the right message to my customers and are they happy? Regardless of what you struggle with, this one principle will help you sleep better at night.
5/7/2020 • 19 minutes, 9 seconds
Customer Journey: How Apple Got a "Are you #&$# serious!?" During A Presentation
Everyone knows that Apple is the king of customer journeys - but even they make mistakes. What was it that caused an angry outburst during a product presentation? In this episode we drill down into what caused this, and 3 tips on how to avoid it.
5/6/2020 • 28 minutes, 21 seconds
4 Tips to Making Phenomenal Ads
We all know ads are essential because they are what bring in leads, which ultimately lead to sales. But how do you know if an ad is effective? In this episode we break down the 4 key ingredients to making a good ad.
5/5/2020 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
The Key to Turning Leads into Evangelists
We all want evangelists for our company, usually it takes years to get one. But using this one key principle has the potential to turn a lead into an evangelist overnight!
5/4/2020 • 15 minutes, 25 seconds
3 Essential Tips for Better Communication
Once again, using our friend Gordon Ramsay as an example, we'll cover why communication is essential in business, and talk about 3 easy tips & tricks to enhancing your communication skills.
4/29/2020 • 15 minutes, 27 seconds
3 Ways to Work Hard & Fail Every Time
If you're looking to fail, you're in the right place! Neil & I take a trip down memory lane to identify those key stories where we worked really hard and didn't get anything out of it.
4/28/2020 • 21 minutes, 6 seconds
What do running a business and a marriage have in common?
Turns out, more than you would think. In this episode we share our thoughts on what success means to us and the #1 key to keeping a business together.
4/27/2020 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
Secrets of Sales #1: What are Your Dreams?
This is the first of a series where we explore 5 essential elements to making a sale.
4/20/2020 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
Once Upon a Time...
How many books have you started to read but never finished? The reason you stopped reading them might be different than you think.
4/17/2020 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
Hey I Just Bought an Email List with 300k Names!
So you just bought an email list with 300k names? Great! Sell it back, you won't need it. In this episode we talk about how to get an email list that will actually work.
4/16/2020 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Why You Must Start Producing Content Today
What more is there to say? Get out there and start creating content!
4/15/2020 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
Why Your Price Doesn't Matter
But people will buy my product because I'm cheaper than the competition! Will they, though? I'm sorry to break it to you, your price doesn't matter.
4/14/2020 • 19 minutes, 16 seconds
4 Myths that Cause Failure
In media and television shows we all know that love is romanticized - real life isn't like the movies. The same is true in business; starting and running a successful business isn't how they show it in the movies. In this episode we discuss 4 myths that if not recognized & fixed will ultimately cause failure.
4/13/2020 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds
Time Machine v2 - How to Get Rid of Attractive Women
In this episode we bring in a time management expert, Meagan Meyer, Product Manager at BYU, to share how she manages all her responsibilities. Neil also shares a story for how to get rid of an attractive woman that was taking all of his time.
4/13/2020 • 18 minutes, 13 seconds
Turning Yourself into a Time Machine
Do you want to be a successful business owner? If so, it is critical that you learn to manage your time effectively. In this episode we'll explore what being a time machine and rock climbing have in common, and how that relates to getting it all done.
4/9/2020 • 17 minutes, 4 seconds
How to Lose Friends and Push People Away
Who wants to win friends and influence people? That's so early 2000's. In this podcast we'll talk about the behaviors that you can employ to push people away.
4/8/2020 • 15 minutes, 39 seconds
How to Burn Out Fast
What's the number #1 factor of heart disease, diabetes, depression & strokes combined? I'm not really sure, but in this episode we'll cover how to watch for the signs of burnout as you're growing your business and how to avoid it.
4/8/2020 • 11 minutes, 39 seconds
Getting a Free Jeep - Follow up on Understanding
How does someone end up with a free Jeep? In this episode we explore how a misunderstanding caused this weird situation.
4/8/2020 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
Understanding: Starting a War
What does it mean to know your target market? Do you really know them? In this episode we discuss what could happen if you don't know them as well as you thought.
4/3/2020 • 17 minutes, 32 seconds
Competition Myths: Swimming & Gordon Ramsey
Competition is scary!! Sometimes it can feel that way, but in this episode we argue why you shouldn't fear your competition. Instead, learn from them and differentiate yourself from them. You can still grow a successful business in a market where there is competition.
4/2/2020 • 14 minutes, 59 seconds
Product Ideas: Passions or Frustrations
You've decided you want to start your own business... congrats! Now, what should you sell? What's your product idea? In this episode we dive into the best ways to choose a product idea.
4/1/2020 • 15 minutes, 30 seconds
You're Lying to Yourself
What would happen if you quit your job today and started growing your dream business? Well, it turns out the answer is: you'd have your dream business in no time! Putting this off is an easy thing to do. In this podcast we talk about a 2-step plan to turn your dreams into a reality by overcoming your fears and starting today.