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How do we know if we really have what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur? Can anyone do it? In this interview, we talk with entrepreneur and author of the legendary book Traction, Gino Wickman, to find out who should take the leap! An entrepreneur since the age of 21, Gino has had an obsession for learning what makes businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. At 25 he took over the family business, which was deeply in debt and in need of help. After turning the company around and running it for seven years, he and his partners successfully sold the company. Gino then set out to help entrepreneurs and leaders get what they want from their businesses. Based on his years of real-world experience, he created the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a practical method for helping companies achieve greatness. He has personally delivered more than 1,900 full-day sessions for more than 135 companies, helping them implement EOS. He is also the author of the award-winning, best-selling book Traction: Get a Grip on Yo

Are you providing your clients with the best user experience so you can grow your business effectively? Bob Berry is a user experience expert with INCREDIBLE experience who shares key tips you need to know! Bob Berry is a principal at AnswerLab, where he’s guiding Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and many others to create new, optimal online experiences in this age of coronavirus. He’s also the founder of The Human-Computer MasterMind Academy. Download the Impact Business Blueprint to get clarity on your path forward > changecreator.com/download-3-proven-skills/

Many of us believe that if we have a website, numerous social media accounts, and learn a few marketing 'tactics' our business will suddenly take off. We spend so much time on tactics and distribution (should I start a podcast? what about Pinterest? What about Instagram?) that we MISS OUT on the #1 ingredient in your marketing... Today, Adam and Amy will talk about what the # 1 missing ingredient is in your marketing. We'll cover: -- The counterintuitive way you need to look at your marketing strategy -- How do you know you are 'missing' the number 1 ingredient -- Why we tend to focus on the wrong things, at the wrong time in our business Need a little help to get started, download our Storytelling Roadmap (FREE) today: http://changecreator.com/storytellingroadmap/

What does the future of work looks like and what are the critical skills and mindset leaders need to succeed today? We spoke to entrepreneur and 4-time best selling author, Jacob Morgan to find out. Jacob Morgan is a four time best-selling author, keynote speaker and futurist who explores leadership, employee experience, and the future of work. He is the founder of FutureofWorkUniversity.com, an online education and training platform that helps future proof individuals and organizations by teaching them the skills they need to succeed in the future of work. He’s also the founder of “The Future If,” a global community of business leaders, authors, and futurists who explore what our future can look like IF certain technologies, ideas, approaches and trends actually happen. In addition, Jacob hosts The Future of Work Podcast a weekly show where he speaks with senior executives, authors, and business leaders about how the world of work is changing. His YouTube channel explores the latest concepts and ideas aroun

What if you could starting doing things that you never thought you could do? How would your life and business change? In this episode, we speak with a top-ranking expert about overcoming fear and operating with risk so you can break new boundaries. Jim Lawless is the elite team coach of choice for many senior leadership teams around the world. He has been the architect of high performance and change in global organisations, governments and Olympic teams for two decades. Ranked #6 globally, #1 outside of the USA, by Global Gurus in their 2020 ranking of motivational speakers, Jim has inspired and educated over half a million people on five continents through his mindset-shifting keynotes and workshops and many more through his bestselling book, ‘Taming Tigers’ (Penguin Random House). He delivers in business but also tests his frameworks personally and in extreme settings, giving him unparalleled credibility with his audience. Jim used ‘Taming Tigers’ to become a televised jockey within a year of starting to r

What if you could get more information beyond what a potential customer was saying to you, to better understand how to navigate the conversation for a sale? Well, expert Dan Hill, talks to us today about reading facial expressions to do just that!! Dan Hill, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert on the role of emotions in politics, business, sports, and popular culture, and has spoken to audiences in over 25 countries. To capture and quantify emotions, Dan pioneered the use of facial coding (the analysis of facial expressions) in market research starting in 1998 and his company, Sensory Logic, Inc., has done work for over half of the world's top 100 consumer-oriented, B2C companies. Dan has received seven U.S. patents related to facial coding and is also a certified Facial Action Coding System (FACS) practitioner. Dan's latest books consist of Famous Faces Decoded: A Guidebook for Reading Others; Two Cheers for Democracy: How Emotions Drive Leadership Style; and First Blush: People's Intuitive Reac

We all have an inner leader waiting to take on the world, but how do we make that come to life? We spoke with expert and author, Steve Cockram to find out. Steve Cockram (UK) and his business partner Jeremie Kubicek (USA), have recently released their 3rd book on leadership - The 100X Leader: How to Become Someone Worth Following. This has been coupled with the release of our new digital GiANT platform, which scales healthy leadership development throughout organisations. Think Netflix meets Peloton with a leadership twist! The platform is disrupting the digital space and our organisation GiANT is currently the fastest growing tech business in the USA. Get more at https://changecreator.com/podcast

Online traffic is a must today if you want to scale your impact! So, what does it take to get A LOT of traffic to any website or funnel? To answer that question, Clickfunnels founder, Russell Brunson released the book Traffic Secrets: The Underground Playbook. And it's GREAT! Of course, Change Creator cofounder, Adam Force, had to talk to him about it and ask some burning questions! You don't want to miss this interview. "It's always an honor to talk with Russell, he's a rockstar and just a genuinely good guy. His new book, Traffic Secrets, is some of the best marketing insights you can find. It's the real deal." ~Adam Force Oh and guess what? Right now, you can grab a FREE copy of his book so you can start getting the traffic you need to grow your biz to the next level. Click here to learn more and get your copy >> https://bit.ly/3aEMvhp

If you're looking for investment, what do you need to know today? We asked the managing partner of Bridge Builders Collaborative to find out from his perspective as an investor. About Charlie: Charlie Hartwell is the Managing Partner of Bridge Builders Collaborative, a group of highly successful investors who have been investing in start-up companies in the space of mental wellness, consciousness, and spirituality. A Harvard Business School graduate, Charlie has served and led organizations in 14 different industries, including starting a non- profit in the slums of Kenya in 1986 that has now served health care to several million patients. He also founded the first for-profit expedition company in US History to promote the Bancroft Arnesen Expedition - an historical 1,7000 mile crossing of Antarctica by two women who became the first to cross the continent on foot. Now Charlie and his company are passionate about supporting the growth of a new movement around mental fitness, heart centered connection, consc

As entrepreneurs, we all face challenges with anxiety, stress and mental blocks that hold us back! But what if we can overcome them? We spoke with expert, Mandy Barbee, who has over 15 years of leadership experience and is certified in clinical hypnotherapy, neurolinguistics, and the mind-body connection. Mandy Barbee, MA Economics & CCHT, founder of Palladium Mind, is a transformation and healing expert who has helped hundreds of clients across the globe to overcome anxiousness and thrive in business, health, and life. By combining the power of imagery with their innate capabilities, she empowers men and women to regain a positive sense of control, transcend struggle, and enjoy everything more. Learn more at https://changecreator.com/podcast

How is the market-place shifting today due to the pandemic and what can you do to continue growing leads and revenue for your e-comm biz? The founder of Monolith Growth, Kenn Costales, who was on the Forbes 30 under 30 list, has his eye on the market and shares a ton of key insights to help you navigate these uncharted waters. -- Kenn Costales is the Founder and Lead Consultant of Monolith Growth Consulting, a paid search and social marketing agency that helps Shopify stores & Lead Generation businesses around the world grow their revenue & ROI. Kenn is a 2019 honoree listed in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia, for Marketing & Advertising. What sets Kenn’s agency apart is that they build fully paid ad funnels for their clients. They specialize in customizing the landing pages and emails to maximize conversions. They build custom dashboards, where clients get to see all sorts of data like customer lifetime value, frequency of purchase, and basket analysis, to maximize retention. Before starting his own marketing

Join Adam and Amy today in Part 1 of 5 Days of Support for Your Digital Business. We've been in the digital space for over a decade & have lots to share for you! What we’ll cover: -- Going digital? Should you hire someone to help you (ie VA, developers, marketing agencies) -- Where should you spend your time to get the most results? -- Is this the time to build a digital team (questions to ask yourself)? -- What are some of the digital tools we use? Don't forget our FREE Impact Business Blueprint! Download here: https://bit.ly/3bGHQfN

It's not business as usual right now but this is a good thing for us as leaders and entrepreneurs. Change Creator cofounders, Adam and Amy, talk about how we're navigating these changing times and how you can really lean into your business right now as well. This is the time when our actions are going to change the trajectory of our businesses and our clients for the next six months.

What if you have a skill and expertise that could help a lot of people? How do you scale that into a thriving business today? We spoke to the founder of Retail Ready, Alli Ball, to find out. Alli is a former wholesale buyer turned consultant who helps CPG brands understand how to get on the retail shelf and have high sales once they're there. She works with clients through her online course, Retail Ready®, and connects with emerging brands through her podcast, Food Biz Wiz™. More at https://changecreator.com

If you want to make a difference in the world with a podcast, how do you make it profitable? We asked serial entrepreneur and podcasting expert, JV Crum, who reaches over 12 million people per month! Named by Inc Magazine as one of the Top 13 Business Shows, JV Crum III hosts the Conscious Millionaire Podcast and Radio Network with over 12 Million Listeners and over 2,000 episodes heard in 190 countries. JV is a #1 best-selling author, speaker, mindset and strategy coach, and serial-entrepreneur who made his First Million at age 25. Conscious Millionaire Website: http://ConsciousMillionaire.com/ Learn more at https://changecreator.com

Need more traffic? Maybe Pinterest is a place for you to start exploring? We speak to the founder of Smart Creative Social, Jennifer Priest to learn more about organic traffic on Pinterest. As a digital entrepreneur for over 17 years, Jennifer intimately understands what it means to run a successful online business and manage your online marketing needs in-house ... or yourself. With over a decade of digital marketing experience for large corporations to handmade artists (and everyone in between), she knows what it takes to make content that gets traffic, to navigate the algorithms of popular platforms, and to interpret data in meaningful ways business owners can understand and use to make successful decisions. -- Visit us at https://changecreator.com

What does it take to start scaling revenues using Facebook Ads? Where do you start when you have a small budget? We spoke with the founder of Hirsh Marketing, Emily Hirsh, to find out. Emily Hirsh is a leading Digital Marketing Strategist, CEO & founder of Hirsh Marketing, which she scaled to 7 figures in just 2 years. Hirsh Marketing works with influencers and game-changing entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and generate revenue using cutting-edge marketing strategies and killer creative. Emily has assembled a top-level team of 25+ strategists, copywriters, graphic designers, and marketers who help remove overwhelm and allow entrepreneurs to stay in their zone of power. Through The Hirsh Process, Emily and her team continue to launch million-dollar campaigns and generate hundreds of thousands in ROI for her clients, every month. They’ve managed over $23 million in ad spend and generated over $90 million in revenue for their clients. visit us at https://changecreator.com and start building your legac

Are you leaning into modern marketing solutions that will allow you to help more people and scale impact? We spoke to the head of growth and education at Smith.ai. Maddy Martin is the head of growth and education at Smith.ai, which provides integrated phone and web chat services for solo and small businesses, including their virtual receptionist & intake service, live website chat, and Keypad cloud phone system. She has spent the last decade growing tech startups from New York to California and has expertise in digital marketing, small business communications, lead conversion, email marketing, SEO, and event marketing.

What does it take to really scale your videos? We spoke to the founder of Chamber Media, Travis Chambers, who's an expert in the media space! -- Travis is a Forbes 30 Under 30 lister and founder of Chamber.Media, a 30 person growth and video agency that has tripled the revenue of 4 multi-million dollar DTC companies, driven $300M in tracked revenue, and garnered 400M views across Facebook and Google channels. Travis has been a keynote speaker at Google Growth Summit, VidCon, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and has been featured in Inc, Entrepreneur, AdWeek, HuffPo, among others. Travis led distribution and content strategy for "YouTube's #1 Ad of the Decade," Kobe vs. Messi with 140 million views and took Old Navy from 2M to 8M Facebook likes while at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, working with brands like Kraft, VitaminWater, Amazon and others. Travis utilizes humor in advertising and marketing to catch the attention of customers and humanize brands through many well-known social video marketing cam

What are some of the core steps you need to take for your brand strategy? Expert, Susan Meier shares her secrets about great brand strategy. -- Susan Hamilton Meier is a brand strategist and visual artist and the founder of Susan Meier Studio. She is on a mission to dispel the myth that creativity and strategy are at odds to help business leaders electrify their work and amplify their impact. Susan has developed a unique point of view that is driven by the merger of analytical and creative thinking. She’s designed a set of processes and tools that get teams to problem-solve more creatively, helping them define their mission, vision, and differentiators with clarity and bring their brands to life in the world. She has gravitated toward healthcare, which offers up the exciting challenge of finding creative solutions for some of the most complex problems out there today. At The Boston Consulting Group, where Susan began her career, she became fascinated by the deep emotional connections that brands can build