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Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! This episode is all about the importance of consistent and structured meetings to build a strong organizational culture. Chris discusses the critical components of planning and executing effective meetings at various levels within your company, from daily check-ins to annual executive retreats. This episode is packed with actionable insights on how to establish a rhythm of accountability, goal setting, and problem-solving to drive your business forward.  https://nextlevelhomepros.com/june25thworkshop  Highlights: "One of the most important things in establishing a great culture is consistency." "Weekly trainings in every single department should be happening once a week in conjunction with your daily check-ins." "In your monthly finance meetings, create a 13-week cashflow projection to make plans." "During your annual executive planning, get away, get offsite, and spend three days really dialling in on goals and budgets." Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Importance of Consistency 01:01 Weekly Meeting Structure 02:05 Management Team Meetings 04:09 Monthly Financial Meetings 05:34 Executive Goals and Forecasting 09:10 Quarterly Leadership Retreats 12:40 Quarterly Budget and Green Hat Meetings 14:01 Safety, Compliance, and Customer Experience 15:39 Annual Kickoff and Executive Planning 22:06 Company Trips and Conclusion Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl  Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com  ⁠ Apply for our next Mastermind: h⁠ttps://www.thefoundermastermind.com ⁠  Golf with Chris: h⁠ttps://www.golfwithchris.com ⁠  Watch my latest Podcast Apple- ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S ⁠ Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠ YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

Explore the innovative concept of accountability charts, which prioritize roles and processes over traditional hierarchy. Discover practical steps to design a chart tailored to your business's growth ambitions. Learn how defining responsibilities can enhance communication and performance. There's a focus on strategic planning to achieve ambitious revenue goals. Plus, insights on developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sustained success make this an invaluable guide for any business leader.

⁠https://nextlevelhomepros.com/june25thworkshop⁠ Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! In this episode, Chris and Levi discuss the journey from running a successful business to navigating the complexities of a nine-figure exit. They share personal stories and lessons learned during this major life transition. The conversation touches on the emotional and practical aspects of stepping away from a daily operational role, dealing with sudden wealth, and finding new purpose and motivation. Highlights:"What would you do if one day you sold your business for millions of dollars and the next day you woke up with that kind of money in your bank account?" "It felt like it was always six months out... there's just so many things that you just can't account for." "I went from working 60 hours a week to zero, essentially zero." "Ultimately, that's where The Founder Podcast was born because I'm like, Dude, I need something that gets me excited and gets me out of bed." Timestamps:00:00 - Selling a Business and Waking Up with Millions02:36 - Believing in the Vision from the Beginning04:13 - Balancing Risk and Reward in the Exit Decision06:25 - The Long Process of Preparing for a Transaction09:58 - The Emotional Toll of Leaving a Business Behind13:28 - Leveraging the Podcast to Connect with Other Entrepreneurs16:29 - Designing a Program to Help Business Owners Grow20:24 - Seeing the Impact of the Coaching Program26:12 - Offering Different Levels of Engagement and Support30:02 - The Power of Community and Networking in the Program Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us.  https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com  ⁠Apply for our next Mastermind: https://www.thefoundermastermind.com/ ⁠  ⁠Golf with Chris: h⁠ttps://www.golfwithchris.com  ⁠Watch my latest PodcastApple- ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S ⁠Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! In today's episode, Chris Lee is joined by Julio Domenech. Chris shares his incredible journey from rock bottom to building a multi-million dollar business, while Julio brings his unique entrepreneurial insights from Puerto Rico. Together, they discuss the principles of scaling a business, the importance of influence, and the role of faith in their success. This episode is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs at all stages. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/june25thworkshop  Highlights: "Most people will never experience rock bottom because they're scared of rock bottom. It was actually a blessing to experience it because I realized, man, it's really not that bad." "Influence is the number one skill that anyone can develop. It applies to sales, marketing, recruiting, and building a team." "If you want to build confidence, you have to be a person of your word. Start doing what you said you were going to do." "God's blessings are like rain. It is constantly pouring out, but a lot of times we throw up an umbrella and block it out." Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Hitting Rock Bottom 03:13 The Blessing of Rock Bottom 09:00 Building a Business from the Garage 14:28 Developing a Five-Year Blueprint 17:59 The Role of Influence and Confidence 22:16 Importance of Integrity and Consistency 26:33 Integrating Faith into Business 30:40 Structuring a Large Organization 37:04 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action 43:07 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl  Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com  ⁠ Apply for our next Mastermind: h⁠ttps://www.thefoundermastermind.com ⁠  Golf with Chris: h⁠ttps://www.golfwithchris.com ⁠  Watch my latest Podcast Apple- ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S ⁠ Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠ YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! This episode is all about the importance of influence and how it can make or break your success. Today, Chris Lee breaks down how confidence is the root of influence and shares his personal tips on building both. You’ll hear about the significance of integrity and truth in developing confidence and becoming influential in all areas of life. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/june25thworkshop  Highlights: "Your ability to influence others will be the difference between making it and falling flat on your face." "Confidence is all about integrity, doing the things that we said we were going to do." "Every time I do something that I said I was going to do, that's a vote in the confidence level." "You gotta create a vision and an exact roadmap of how you get there." Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro  02:00 - Defining influence and its impact  4:30 - Confidence and its role in influence  7:00 - Building confidence through truth and integrity  9:30 - Actionable steps to increase confidence and influence Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl  Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com  ⁠ Apply for our next Mastermind: h⁠ttps://www.thefoundermastermind.com ⁠  Golf with Chris: h⁠ttps://www.golfwithchris.com ⁠  Watch my latest Podcast Apple- ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S ⁠ Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠ YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! Today, Chris and Daryl Kelly, a seasoned business strategist, discuss the transformative power of strategic decision-making in business. Throughout the episode, Chris and Daryl explore the critical importance of having a clear and actionable vision, the role of environmental factors in business success, and practical insights on financial structuring and organizational management. This episode is not only a deep dive into strategic growth but also offers valuable lessons on aligning business goals with personal values to foster both professional and personal development. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/june25thworkshop  Highlights: "Vision without action is merely a dream. Vision with action can change the world."  "Charge more for the experience you provide. It’s about who values you and what you offer."  "Your environment impacts your growth. Change it, and you change your path." Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and a case study 1:33 - The Importance of Understanding 'Why' in Business 3:17 - Defining Personal and Business Goals 4:54 - How Clear Goals Motivate and Drive Business Progress 8:22 - The Role of Environmental Influence on Business Success 13:27 - Overcoming Challenges and Transforming Your Mindset 16:08 - The Dynamics of Pay Structure and Employee Incentives 19:49 - The Impact of Pay Structures on Business Scalability and Profitability 23:36 - Building Effective Organizational Structures 27:24 - The Power of Role Definitions in Scaling a Business 30:02 - Recap and Closing Thoughts  Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl  Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com  ⁠ Apply for our next Mastermind: h⁠ttps://www.thefoundermastermind.com ⁠  Golf with Chris: h⁠ttps://www.golfwithchris.com ⁠  Watch my latest Podcast Apple- ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S ⁠ Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠ YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! Today, we discuss the four principles of closing that can transform your sales approach. These principles, developed through years of sales experience, are designed to help you make more effective sales and achieve financial success. We’ll discuss how understanding and committing to these principles can make a significant impact on your sales performance. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/june25thworkshop  Highlights: "A principle is something that, if broken, always has a consequence." "The goal is to eliminate maybes and get a definite yes or no." "Buying is always an emotional experience backed by logic." "Truth is the only way that we can make change." Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the Four Principles 01:34 - Understanding Rules vs. Principles 04:06 - Principle #1: Yes or No, No Maybes 06:09 - The 10-80-10 Rule in Sales 10:57 - Handling Maybes and Respecting Time 13:23 - The Importance of Being Okay with a No 18:11 - Evaluating Your Own Decision-Making Process 20:30 - Principle #2: Strike When the Iron is Hot 27:03 - Emotional vs. Logical Buying Decisions 29:28 - Principle #3: 100% Deal Done 34:12 - Principle #4: Quit Lying to Yourself Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl  Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com  ⁠ Apply for our next Mastermind: h⁠ttps://www.thefoundermastermind.com ⁠  Golf with Chris: h⁠ttps://www.golfwithchris.com ⁠  Watch my latest Podcast Apple- ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S ⁠ Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠ YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into understanding the financials of your business, focusing on building an income statement and conducting a break even analysis. Learn how to effectively assess your sales, costs, and margins to ensure your business is scalable and profitable. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/june25thworkshop  Highlights: "Not understanding the financials of your business could be costing you millions." "There’s the traditional way to look at it with GAAP accounting principles, and then there’s the business owner way." "Every dollar collected would mean 45 cents to the bottom line once you're breaking even." "For every dollar I spend on marketing, it's going to equal $40 in revenue." Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Importance of Understanding Financials 03:45 - Basics of an Income Statement 05:20 - Understanding Sales and Cost of Goods Sold 08:00 - Gross Profit and Gross Margin Explained 10:00 - Calculating Cost of Acquisition (CAC) 13:30 - Breakeven Analysis Breakdown 17:50 - Scaling Your Business Effectively 20:30 - Impact of Fixed Costs on Breakeven 24:00 - Workshop Announcement and Closing Remarks Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl  Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com  ⁠ Apply for our next Mastermind: h⁠ttps://www.thefoundermastermind.com ⁠  Golf with Chris: h⁠ttps://www.golfwithchris.com ⁠  Watch my latest Podcast Apple- ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S ⁠ Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠ YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast. In today’s episode, we have a very special guest. Meet Ryan Pineda, a real estate, entrepreneurship, and personal growth pro. Ryan shares his journey from flipping houses to launching Wealth Con, a premier event for entrepreneurs and real estate investors. He shares the secrets behind his success, the importance of investing in personal education, and innovative lead-generation strategies. Join us to learn how you can take your business and investments to the next level.  https://nextlevelhomepros.com/june25thworkshop  Highlights: "You are broke because you are not investing in your personal education." "The best way to use your money is to invest in yourself."  "Real estate pays you in five different ways: appreciation, depreciation, interest, principal buy-down, and cash flow." Timestamps: 00:00 - Multifaceted Wealth of Real Estate 01:37 - Pineda's Entrepreneurial Journey 02:19 - Concept and Impact of Wealth Con 04:46 - Importance of Personal Education 10:30 - Who Should Attend Wealth Con? 14:17 - Lead Generation for Real Estate 16:57 - Economics of Real Estate Leads 24:07 - Power of SubTo Real Estate Deals 34:41 - BTS of Hosting a Large Conference 42:29 - Ripple Effect of Branding and Events Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl  Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com  ⁠ Apply for our next Mastermind:h⁠ttps://www.thefoundermastermind.com ⁠  Golf with Chris h⁠ttps://www.golfwithchris.com ⁠  Watch my latest Podcast Apple- ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S ⁠ Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠ YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

Learn from a successful entrepreneur's 5-year growth strategy, emphasizing the importance of clear planning, building relationships, and scaling sales operations. Discover the key steps to create a vision map, assign responsibilities, and optimize organizational structure for business expansion.