Above The Business

Bradley Hamner
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Mar 3, 2025 • 42min

Episode 442: From Disruption to Opportunity: Mastering the Art of Client Retention with Troy Korsgaden

In this episode of The Above The Business Podcast, Bradley sits down with Troy Korsgaden, a globally recognized insurance carrier consultant, speaker, and author. With over three decades of experience in consulting and training executives, agents, and brokers, Troy shares his expertise on the importance of customer acquisition, ascension, and retention—the three pillars of business growth.Troy explains why businesses in every industry, from insurance to remodeling to retail, must focus on deepening relationships with their existing customers rather than relying solely on new client acquisition. He introduces the concept of "everboarding"—a continuous engagement strategy that ensures customers think of you first when they need your services.Bradley and Troy also dive into how businesses can move beyond transactional sales and create long-term value for clients. Whether it’s selling additional products, increasing coverage limits, or simply staying top-of-mind through frequent touchpoints, Troy shares practical ways to build trust and drive sustainable growth.Troy also discusses his magazine and online community, designed to provide insurance professionals with tools, resources, and insights to navigate industry changes successfully.Connect with Troy:📖 Get his magazine & book – korsgaden.com/community📚 Check out his books & resources – korsgaden.comRate & ReviewSubscribe to Above the Business for more insights from industry leaders who are transforming the way businesses operate. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with a fellow business owner!Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you’ll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees’ time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we’re just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we’ve got you covered.Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don’t forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast!
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Feb 28, 2025 • 10min

Episode 441: Point B (Where Are You Going?)

In this episode of The Above The Business Podcast, Bradley builds on last week’s discussion about defining Point A—where your business stands today—by shifting focus to Point B: where you want to go. He shares a structured approach to crafting a compelling business roadmap, emphasizing the importance of vision and goal setting.Bradley introduces the concept of the Business Blueprint, which consists of three key components:Three-Year Vision – A vivid and aspirational picture of where you want your business to be in three years.One-Year Objectives – The major milestones and goals to achieve within the next year to move toward that vision.90-Day Priorities – Short-term, high-impact actions that create momentum and prevent stagnation.Too often, business owners get stuck in a cycle of repeating the same goals year after year, creating a Groundhog Day effect. By implementing the Three-One-Ninety framework, leaders can break that cycle, push beyond their initial limitations, and build a thriving, forward-moving business.Next Steps:In the next episode, Bradley will dive into the importance of creating a detailed action plan—how to move from Point A to Point B by identifying obstacles and executing effectively.Join the Web Class:Want to learn more about building a business that runs without you? Register for Bradley’s Operator to Owner Webclass at blueprintos.com. Don’t miss out on strategies that will transform how you lead and grow your business.Connect with Bradley:Website: blueprintos.comOperator to Owner WebClass: https://webclass.blueprintos.comThanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass, The Blueprint to S.C.A.L.E., and learn more about this system when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you’ll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees’ time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we’re just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we’ve got you covered.Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don’t forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast!
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Feb 24, 2025 • 38min

Episode 440: Mastering Remote Sales for Explosive Growth with Jason Stefely

In this episode of Above the Business, Bradley Hamner sits down with Jason Stefely, Founder of Agency Growth Services and a successful insurance agent. Jason shares his journey from launching his first agency at 23 to pioneering remote sales solutions for insurance agents across the country. He discusses the challenges of moving his business to Cupertino, California, right before the COVID-19 pandemic and how he turned adversity into an opportunity by embracing a fully remote sales team model.Bradley and Jason dive into the key factors that make remote teams work, including accountability, structured training, and culture-building. They explore how in-person team bonding and ongoing virtual collaboration play a crucial role in team effectiveness. Jason also details the New Household Acquisition Training program, a system he developed to ensure sales team competency, which has now become a sought-after resource for State Farm agents nationwide.Whether you’re a business owner considering remote teams or looking to enhance your sales training, this episode offers actionable insights into leveraging technology, maintaining a strong company culture, and optimizing team performance.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How Jason Stefely built a thriving insurance agency at a young age and adapted to industry changes. ✅ The challenges and benefits of transitioning to a fully remote sales team. ✅ Key strategies for ensuring accountability and performance in a remote work environment. ✅ The importance of structured sales training and how the New Household Acquisition Training program works. ✅ Best practices for integrating remote and in-office teams for maximum efficiency. Jason Stefely opened his first State Farm agency in 2004 at the age of 23 and quickly became a leader in the industry. After expanding his operations in Oregon, he relocated to Cupertino, California, in 2019, facing significant hiring and operational challenges. To overcome these obstacles, Jason developed a fully remote sales team model, which eventually led to the creation of Agency Growth Services (AGS). Today, AGS provides specialized training and remote team solutions for State Farm agents nationwide, helping them scale their businesses more effectively.Connect with Jason Stefely: 🔗 [Website] https://www.maxsmvc.com/ 📩 [Email] justin@maxsmvc.com Rate & ReviewSubscribe to Above the Business for more insights from industry leaders who are transforming the way businesses operate. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with a fellow business owner!Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass, The Blueprint to S.C.A.L.E., and learn more about this system when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you’ll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees’ time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we’re just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we’ve got you covered.Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don’t forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast!
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Feb 21, 2025 • 16min

Episode 439: Point A (Where are you today?)

In today's episode of The Above The Business Podcast, Bradley dives into the importance of understanding exactly where your business is today—your Point A. Next Friday, he’ll discuss Point B: where you want your business to go.Bradley shares how he first encountered this concept in his favorite business book, The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham. He emphasizes the significance of truly grasping your business's current state, rather than giving it mere lip service.Key topics covered in this episode:Understanding financials: monthly revenue run rate, annual revenue trends, and profitability.The Rule of 40: year-over-year growth rate plus profitability percentage.Marketing insights: cost per lead, customer acquisition cost (CAC), and customer value.Sales pipeline metrics: lead conversion cycle, number of leads per sale, and overall sales data.Culture and operational efficiency: revenue per employee and business scalability.Bradley illustrates these points with real-world examples of businesses scaling from six to eight figures, showing the necessity of data-driven decision-making.You can evaluate your own business metrics with Bradley's free tool. If you're looking for additional strategies to help your business grow, register for his upcoming web class at blueprintos.com/assets.Rate & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps more business owners discover strategies to grow and lead well.Tune in next time for more insights on building a business that runs without you!Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass, The Blueprint to S.C.A.L.E., and learn more about this system when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you’ll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees’ time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we’re just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we’ve got you covered.Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don’t forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast!
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Feb 17, 2025 • 49min

Episode 438: The Transition From Rainmaker to Sales Leader with Mike Weinberg

In this episode, sales expert, consultant, and bestselling author Mike Weinberg shares Key Insights for Building a Winning Team. Bradley Hamner chats with Mike as he shares how he went from struggling with sales to becoming one of the top voices in sales leadership.They talk about what it really takes to build a great sales team, why some of the best salespeople struggle when they move into management, and how business owners can set their teams up for success. Mike also breaks down the difference between “hunters” and “farmers” in sales and why finding someone who can do it all is nearly impossible.They also dig into the challenges of hybrid sales roles, how the economy is changing the sales game, and why business owners need to create their own opportunities instead of waiting for leads to come in.To wrap things up, Mike shares how he plans to help spread the word about this episode and discusses possible future collaborations with Bradley.Connect with Mike Weinberg:Website: MikeWeinberg.comLinkedIn: Mike Weinberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeweinberg/)Books: New Sales. Simplified. (https://mikeweinberg.com/new-sales-simplified/) | Sales Management. Simplified. (https://mikeweinberg.com/sales-management-simplified/)Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass, The Blueprint to S.C.A.L.E., and learn more about this system when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you’ll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees’ time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we’re just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we’ve got you covered.Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don’t forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast!
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Feb 14, 2025 • 10min

Episode 437: Thinking Time - Design Your Business Before You Build It

Discover the critical importance of having a clear business blueprint. Explore a four-step framework that guides you from your current situation to a compelling future vision. Learn to craft a structured growth plan, outline realistic steps, and take actionable steps for success. Bradley highlights common challenges like lack of clarity and unrealistic expectations. Embrace the design-first approach to shift from operator to owner, ensuring your business can thrive without your constant oversight.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 36min

Episode 436: Unlocking Leadership - The Hidden Psychology Behind Great Leaders with Dr. Elias Aboujaoude

In this episode of The Above the Business Podcast, Bradley Hamner sits down with Dr. Elias Aboujaoude, a psychiatrist, researcher, and author, to explore the intersection of psychology and leadership for small business owners. If you're leading a company with revenues between $500K and $5M, this conversation is packed with insights on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and leadership character.Dr. Aboujaoude shares his journey from psychiatry to leadership coaching, emphasizing how leaders can empower their teams while maintaining their own psychological well-being. He challenges modern leadership culture, discusses the importance of therapy for personal and professional growth, and introduces his book, A Leader’s Destiny, which encourages leaders to rise above daily stressors to focus on the bigger picture.If you’ve ever questioned whether your leadership style truly serves your business and team, this episode is for you.Connect with Dr. Elias:Get the new book, A Leader’s Destiny: Why Psychology, Personality and Character Make All the Difference: https://www.eliasaboujaoude.com/books.htmlWebsite: http://www.eliasaboujaoude.com/Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass, The Blueprint to S.C.A.L.E., and learn more about this system when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you’ll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees’ time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we’re just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we’ve got you covered.Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don’t forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast!
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Feb 7, 2025 • 13min

Episode 435: Thinking Time - Think Like an Architect

Are you designing your business with intention, or just letting it happen? In this episode, Bradley explores why business owners should think like an architect—designing their businesses with purpose instead of relying on default growth.Drawing inspiration from YouTube creator Mark Rober and his "Think Like an Engineer" mindset, Bradley makes the case that business owners need a blueprint—a clear plan that includes a three-year vision, one-year objectives, and 90-day targets. He also discusses the constraints every business faces (time, money, team capacity) and how working smarter—not just harder—can help you grow sustainably.If you’ve ever felt overworked but directionless, this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why business owners should think like architects, not just engineers. ✅ How to create a business blueprint for sustainable growth. ✅ The importance of balancing vision with real-world constraints. ✅ Why many business owners struggle to answer, “What’s your goal?”—and how to fix it. ✅ How to shift from being the rainmaker to becoming the architect of your business. Resources & Links:🔹 Download free business tools: blueprintos.com/assets 🔹 Subscribe and leave a review to help more business owners discover the podcast!Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass, The Blueprint to S.C.A.L.E., and learn more about this system when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you’ll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees’ time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we’re just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we’ve got you covered.Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don’t forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast!
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Feb 3, 2025 • 38min

Episode 434: Employee Engagement in a World of AI with Rasmus Holst

In todays episode, Bradley sits down with Rasmus Holst, a serial entrepreneur and transformational leader who’s redefining what it means to scale a business. As the CEO of Zensai5, Rasmus has grown the AI-powered learning management company to over $35 million in ARR, driven by one core belief: humans are the true engine of innovation.Rasmus shares how putting people at the heart of business isn’t just good leadership—it’s the key to sustainable growth. You’ll hear his experiences leading international teams, navigating three acquisitions, and scaling businesses with purpose. From lessons learned in raising capital to managing work-life balance across Copenhagen, Luxembourg, and San Francisco, Rasmus brings a global perspective on leadership, culture, and the future of work.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why people-centric leadership is essential for long-term business successHow AI and hybrid learning styles are reshaping workforce engagementLessons from scaling Zensai5 without external fundingThe realities of leading through acquisitions and exitsStrategies for balancing an international career with family lifeConnect with Rasmus Holst:LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasmusholst/Learn more about Zensai5: https://zensai.com/Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass, The Blueprint to S.C.A.L.E., and learn more about this system when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you’ll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees’ time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we’re just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we’ve got you covered.Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don’t forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast!
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Jan 31, 2025 • 10min

Episode 433: Thinking Time - Turn Your Business Ideas into Reality with the IMPACT Framework

In this episode, Bradley Hamner introduces the IMPACT framework—a structured approach to testing and validating business ideas before committing resources. This method helps business owners avoid costly mistakes and focus on ideas that drive real growth.Key Takeaways:I - Ideal Scenario: Define success before taking action.M - MVP: Test a small-scale version first.P - Pre-Mortem: Identify potential failure points early.A - Allocation of Resources: Assess time, money, and effort required.C - Cost Model: Determine financial viability.T - Timelines & Targets: Set clear milestones and deadlines.Why It Matters:Using the IMPACT framework helps streamline decision-making, prevent wasted resources, and prioritize transformative ideas. Bradley shares real-world insights on how this approach has helped businesses scale effectively.Listen Now:Tune in to discover how to embrace the “Lazy CEO” mindset, master negotiation, and lead with impact. Don’t miss this transformative conversation with Jim Schleckser!Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Your feedback helps us bring you more expert insights and actionable advice for taking your business above and beyond.Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass, The Blueprint to S.C.A.L.E., and learn more about this system when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you’ll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees’ time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we’re just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we’ve got you covered.Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Don’t forget to visit club.capital and mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast!

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