In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, I sit down with Michael McLean, an entrepreneur, author, and former professional hockey coach whose journey is packed with inspiring lessons on perseverance, discipline, and the power of small steps. Michael shares how a pivotal moment with his father redirected his life and how focusing on daily consistency has been the key to his remarkable success.

Key Takeaways:

✅ The Power of Small Steps: Michael explains how focusing on "singles" rather than big wins allowed him to build an industry-leading insurance agency over 17 years.

✅ Winning the First Hour of the Day: Discover why starting your day with intention and purpose can set the tone for success, and learn Michael’s go-to strategies for stacking early wins.

✅ The Discipline of Saying No: Michael highlights the importance of "Vitamin N" (saying no) to stay aligned with your priorities and create space for what truly matters.

✅ The Role of Marketing: Learn why Michael believes building an email list and engaging it consistently is the most valuable marketing strategy for small business owners.

✅ Transforming Failure Into Growth: Michael shares how his biggest failures, including being fired as a hockey coach, became the foundation for his greatest successes.

✅ Creating a Winning Team: Michael’s approach to recruiting and empowering talent includes looking for coachable individuals with grit and resilience, even outside traditional hiring pools.

✅ Visualization and Mindset: Hear how Michael combines visualization and intention to prepare for both success and challenges.

Practical Steps for Change:

Win the First Hour of Your Day: Dedicate your first hour to activities that move you closer to your goals, whether it's fitness, planning, or personal development.

Embrace Discipline: Use discipline to create the freedom and success you desire.

Focus on Small, Consistent Actions: Aim for steady, incremental progress instead of trying to hit home runs.

Start Building an Email List: Create and nurture a direct connection with your audience to grow your business.

Reframe Failure: View setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow.

Resources Mentioned:

📖 Download Michael’s book for free: BrassBallSecrets.com

Stay Connected:🌟 Grab my book Small Steps, Big Wins: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3KP8V4

🌐 Learn more about me: https://www.suesaller.comFinal Thoughts:This episode is packed with insights on how small, consistent actions can lead to extraordinary results.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a professional, or just looking to make meaningful changes, Michael’s journey will leave you inspired and motivated to take the next step.

🎧 Tune in, reflect, and take action—because life doesn’t get better by chance; it gets better by choice!

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