You know there’s something you need to be doing to build your business. Maybe it’s making cold calls or having a difficult conversation. But for some reason, you can’t bring yourself to do it.…
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Everyone says they want to grow their business. But they’re scared to “waste” money on marketing.
Here’s the cold, hard truth:
Your business days are numbered if you don’t “waste” money on marketing.…
Retirement is supposed to bring us our “golden years” where we can sit back without worrying. But no matter how much you’re looking forward to retirement, it can still be stressful.
Because when you don’t have to work, you need to build a new life.…
In the real estate investing world, many business owners dismiss the idea of creating mission and value statements. In the corporate world full of woke businesses, these statements mean nothing.
But when you don’t define your values, it’s impossible to attract the best fits for your business.…
If you watch the news, you think our economy is crumbling apart. We have record-breaking inflation, high unemployment, and bumps and bruises in the market.
But is it all bad news?
According to our analyses, there’s several reasons to believe the economy isn’t in the gutter.…
Many high achievers work hard for more money, power and success. But when they finally get it, they’re devastated because the things they have chased for years give them zero happiness.
That’s because most people live without purpose.…
We probably all carry a little fear around money conversations… but when it comes to asking for more, it feels easier to budget our days away (than ask for the income we deserve).
When we cut back on spending or look at downsizing, we only end up thinking smaller.…
Our lives are full of “first world problems”. It’s annoying to tie your shoes… you ran out of milk… your drink is a little too warm…
You might think they’re meaningless… but what if you could turn these “first world problems” into a business that sets you up for life?…
Being an entrepreneur can be a grind. Mike Malatesta learned this the hard way. He endured tragedy and failure – then shifted. Now a best-selling author – he’s on a mission to help other business owners get unstuck
Show highlights include:
Why a soul-sucking boss is a blessing in disguise (6:26)
How knowing the 4 phases of building a business fast tracks your results and shrinks your hiccups (12:02)
The insidious “Valley of Uncertainty” which can bankrupt your construction business (and how to avoid this trap) (13:18)
2 simple ways to have a breakthrough in your business that lets you “print” money and freedom (16:21)
Why ruthless selfishness helps you unstuck yourself with any business problem you’re facing (19:08)
The sneaky way selflessness is an excuse to justify your business failures (19:49)
Why burying yourself in your business without seeking outside help is a recipe for a premature death (24:44)
The counterintuitive reason asking for help actually gives you more control over your future (29:49)
You can grab Mike’s book, Owner Shift, and find more helpful content about building your business on his site https://mikemalatesta.com
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If you grew up in a blue collar family, you’ll be familiar with the common advice “get a trade, then at least you’ll have something to “fall back” on”.
It’s not bad advice… if you want to live a “safe” life.…
