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How to learn and grow more, personally and professionally so you can succeed more.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/019How Millionaires Learn, Grow and Achieve More with Steve CunninghamThe goal of reading books is not just to read the book. It’s to learn something from it. In order to learn it – You have to pull actionable steps out of the book and apply them to your life/business. Putting what you learn into ACTION is the most important part of reading and learning. Just expanding your knowledge or checking another book off a list is meaningless.You have to learn how to unlearn what you’ve learned.The real world doesn’t care how much you know; it cares about how much you can do. Learning is not how to pass a test, it’s to change a long-term behavior.HOW DO WE DO THIS?7 stages of growth:Set a goal.Set a learning goal.Acquire the knowledge.Putting it into action.Create a behavior.How do you continue this behavior in the future.How do I help the people that I’m leading to achieve the same and change their long-term behavior in the future.In addition, Steve went on to explain how to get other team-members to learn and take initiative to improve themselves. There are very specific ways to do this if you wish to be effective.Want a free Read It For Me membership???Steve was kind enough to offer a FREE one-year membership to all of our readers. I highly recommend you taking advantage of this offer. Here's the exclusive link: https://readitfor.me/alexMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/019🎁 Want 9 quick ways to level up as a podcast host, guest, or agency? Visit https://PodMatch.com/Free! (No signup required)

If you want to keep your customers and grow your business, you need to create loyal fans.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/018Designing the Ultimate Customer Experience with Jesse ColeJesse Cole is the owner of a baseball team. He and his team sell out 4000+ seats to every single game and there is even a waiting list to get tickets. But Jesse started his first season by selling only ONE ticket. He learned a lot about designing the ultimate customer experience that helped him become a success. Jesse share's his wisdom with us in this episode.5 Steps for designing the ultimate customer experience:Step #1: Solve problemsWhat are the problems in your industry? (Every industry has them!)Step #2: Normal vs OppositePlan, then define, what a normal experience looks like. Then do the opposite. (It can be weird, you have to be willing to look weird) Do the exact opposite of what’s considered normal.Step #3: Customer journeyWhat happens in the transitions? How can you make the process transitions stand out? With your invoices, with product transit times? Do you design the emotions that you want your fans to feel?Step #4: Fans first mentalityWho are you, what do you stand for? This goes beyond your mission statement; this is your culture. Great leaders say the same thing over and over again. Can the people around you imitate you?Step #5: Connection.Spread love and passion with your fans.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/018🎁 Want 9 quick ways to level up as a podcast host, guest, or agency? Visit https://PodMatch.com/Free! (No signup required)

Many entrepreneurs skip setting up the legal side of their businesses which is a huge mistake. Here's how to protect your brand from a legal perspective!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/017How to Protect Your Brand – Legal Advice from Business Lawyer Salma BenkabbouHow much time have you spent focus on the legal side of your brand? Most people answer the same way, not much or not at all. I speak from experience; this can cause serious problems for you in the future if you don’t start off on the right foot from a legal perspective.If you want to learn how to protect your brand, this episode is for you! Salma answered a list of questions that many of us have when creating our brands. Here's a list of some of the questions that Salma and Alex covered.When should someone begin focusing on legal aspects of running a business?What if they are planning on creating a product but are just getting started?How about when someone is just doing a personal blog, any recommendations for them?What if someone’s business starts taking off and they are hiring a stuff, what should they do?How much should someone be paying for legal services?Can someone draft legal documents themselves?What about these online services the create legal documentation for you that’s really cheap?No matter what you’re doing, start with a business plan. It’s important for your focus, and the legal side of running your business.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/017🎁 Want 9 quick ways to level up as a podcast host, guest, or agency? Visit https://PodMatch.com/Free! (No signup required)

If you want to grow more personally and professionally, you need to join a mastermind; here's why!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/016If you want to grow more personally and professionally, you need to join (or start) a mastermind. Aaron Walker explains the never-ending power of a mastermind group in this episode.The Never-Ending Power of a Mastermind with Aaron WalkerAaron said a lot about the never-ending power of a mastermind in this episode, here are a few of the key questions/answered provided throughout this episode:Is a mastermind group for me?If you want to grow personally and professionally, then a mastermind is for you. If you prefer doing things alone, then it's not for you. However, if you are the loner type, you need to rethink your mentality. You will always go further in a mastermind - It's for you if you want to grow.How can I find a good mastermind group for me?A healthy mastermind is all about finding a group that lines up with your core values. In a healthy mastermind, you leave no stone unturned. You need to talk about everything. Personal, business, faith and all the details in between. Some of the conversations are even uncomfortable. This is about diving deep!How do I lead a healthy mastermind group?The overall success of a mastermind is determined by the facilitator. The group will match the facilitators transparency. If you want your members to start sharing, you have to share first. (Even if you’re not the leader, be willing to share.)MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/016🎁 Want 9 quick ways to level up as a podcast host, guest, or agency? Visit https://PodMatch.com/Free! (No signup required)

Want to become a better public speaker? Here are public speaking tips that will help you!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/015Want to become a better public speaker? Here are public speaking tips that will help you! In this episode of the Creating a Brand Podcast Alex Sanfilippo interviews professional public speaker, Clay Baird. We'll start off with how he got his start with public speaking. Clay goes on to share 13 game-changing public speaking tips that you're not going to want to miss!13 Game-Changing Public Speaking Tips:Watch the mastersLook sharp when you’re communicatingKnow your materialKnow your audienceDon’t give it awayYou have to relaxSlow your rollInclude storytelling in your contentKeep it short and sweetYour errors are okayIgnore the naysayersStay positiveDon’t rely on audience responseMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/015🎁 Want 9 quick ways to level up as a podcast host, guest, or agency? Visit https://PodMatch.com/Free! (No signup required)

Achieving balance in your life (personally and professionally) will lead to living a more fulfilled life.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/014I struggled with work-life balance because of this podcast. My wife is the one who brought it to my attention. Work-life balance is a struggle that the majority of us share. We can get hyper-focused on what we’re doing; which happens when we’re excited about something or have something that we want to accomplish. But here’s the deal, we need work-life balance because time does not come back. We all have 168 hours in a week.Jared and I dive deep in this episode and cover the 6 points below about how to achieve work-life balance:Practical time managementFocusSocial MediaGratitudeSpending time reflecting in your lifeGaining margin in your lifeMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/014🎁 Want 9 quick ways to level up as a podcast host, guest, or agency? Visit https://PodMatch.com/Free! (No signup required)

Driving your life and business forward toward the success you've always wanted.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/013In this episode of the Creating a Brand Podcast, we get the opportunity to hear from Air Force veteran, Sean Douglas. Sean is an extremely successful entrepreneur! He travels the country speaking; he hosts a live podcast, and he's an author. How did he accomplish all of this?How Air Force Veteran Sean Douglas Became a Speaker, Podcast Host, and AuthorSean Douglas explains how he's able to get as much done as he does daily. In this episode, we get into how to run your day to get the most out of it.If you want to grow your business as Sean Douglas has, it's going to take a lot. In this episode, we talk through some of the most critical parts of getting your business up and running.Sean Douglas gives practical advice and wisdom; it's the perfect episode to close out the first season of the Creating a Brand Podcast as it serves as an overview for the idea of "Creating a Brand."MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/013🎁 Want 9 quick ways to level up as a podcast host, guest, or agency? Visit https://PodMatch.com/Free! (No signup required)

Replace bad habits with good habits intentionally to become a better leader that people want to follow.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/012We all have habits. It’s one thing each of us has in common. Some people have bad habits, but they still have habits. If you want to lead well, you need to develop healthy habits that lead to success.Why Developing Habits Matters for Every LeaderIn this episode of the Creating a Brand Podcast, Andy Uprichard discusses why developing habits matters for every leader.Andy Uprichard was born and raised in Northern Ireland. He played soccer at a professional level and went to school for teaching/education. He ended college 13th most qualified teacher in Northern Ireland.After getting married, he and his wife moved to Florida, and he got a job as a pastor. Then moved on to become a principle of a private Christian school. Andy succeeded as a principle and was promoted to vice president of the entire organization. Since Andy became the VP, they have become a higher ranked school in Florida.Andy’s ability to lead well is due to his habits that he has developed; they’ve helped keep him on track and growing.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/012🎁 Want 9 quick ways to level up as a podcast host, guest, or agency? Visit https://PodMatch.com/Free! (No signup required)

Explore your passions, enjoy your journey, use both to grow your brand and love your life.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/011Turning your passions and journey into skills that grow your brand is something that Jess Catorc has genuinely lived. Her passions have all led her closer to where she is today.Turning Your Passions and Journey into Skills That Grow Your BrandIn this episode of the Creating a Brand Podcast, Jess Catorc shares how her life’s journey and passions have helped her achieve all that she has.Jess explains how many people put themselves into a box and begin to believe that they have to stay in just that one thing. She explains that remaining flexible will lead to a more significant opportunity in your life.There’s no way around it, Jess Catorc is extraordinarily unique and has lived an incredibly inspirational life. She’s very transparent in this episode, and it’s going to help you learn to turn your passions into skills that will cause your brand to grow.Along the way in your business journey, you’ll begin to discover more the person that you were made to be. When this happens, your passions will expand – Explore them all and don’t be afraid of where they will lead you.Don’t suppress or hide your passions, show people who you are!!!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/011🎁 Want 9 quick ways to level up as a podcast host, guest, or agency? Visit https://PodMatch.com/Free! (No signup required)

Living a life of interdependence with others will cause your business to grow and your life to improve.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/010Without other people, it's tough to get things done in life. In this episode of the Creating a Brand Podcast, Maxwell Ivey talks about the vital role that interdependence plays in your business and your life. If you want to succeed more, you need more people (a team) around you.The Vital Role That Interdependence Plays in Your BusinessMaxwell talks about how we should not be afraid to ask people for help or to ask questions on topics we don't understand. If you do not ask, you do not have.In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Maxwell Ivey share their story and how interdependence has led to significant advantages in their lives and business.If you're creating a brand and you're doing it entirely on your own, this episode is for you. It's going to help you understand how to ask for help and build a team around what you're creating.You will always go further with help from others, then you will on your own. When you're fighting to overcome difficulty, when someone is helping you up, it's still going to be much easier. Help from others is the vital role that interdependence plays in your business!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/010🎁 Want 9 quick ways to level up as a podcast host, guest, or agency? Visit https://PodMatch.com/Free! (No signup required)