Work The System

Do you know that writing is a key element of a brand? Do you know the difference between your personal and business brand? Today, Mary Lou Kayser will actively coach us through activities to help us focus and get clear about what we want next, as we lead our businesses. She is a writing and leadership coach, bestselling author, international podcast host, and the founder of The Book Revolution and the Play Your Position Podcast.   In this episode we discuss: How the analogy of football can help you play a better game of life How to be inspired to get the ball in the end-zone How to look at your past for clues of when you have experienced joy Why writing matters and the value of the written word for full expression of yourself

Are you juggling a job, raising a family and starting a business? If so, our guest today, Janet Kafadar, will be the right episode to watch. Janet is a business coach for startups. Her easy and relatable approach, combined with realistic and practical advice, works for busy moms and dads. Janet is the host of the podcast “Build Your Biz on 20 Mins a Day”. In this episode we discuss: * Making the transition from having a boss to being a boss * Why motivation and mindset are key ingredients to enjoying your business * Dealing with the imposter syndrome - by getting a thick skin We hope this episode helps you learn keys to making the leap from a traditional job, to starting your own business, while juggling the needs of your family.

Have you ever wanted to buy a business? Or, how about sell one? If so, our guest today, Terry Lammers, will be the right episode to watch. Terry's family business grew through acquiring 11 companies and now he is the managing director of Innovative Business Advisors. Terry is the author of "You Don't Know What You Don't Know" which details how to make it through the business buying and selling experience.

Does your growth strategy include getting new customers - even if you are an established business? If so, our guest today, Ryan Cote will share how his family’s business changed over the last ten years to be a successful digital marketing company. Ryan is the Director of Digital Services and Partner at Ballantine Digital Marketing. In this episode we discuss: How different mediums feed off each other to enhance your marketing efforts The evolution from print to digital marketing Lessons learned to thrive in a 3rd generation family business I hope this episode helps you learn from this successful business owner about how small business marketing does not equal small ideas and how to create an ideal partnership that will significantly boost your marketing efforts.   Get the book for free! Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less is in its third edition, has helped tens of thousands of business owners and managers finally break free and take their businesses to the next level. You’ll find: -The simple mindset “tweak” that will change everything -No feel-good theory, no psycho-babble and no take-my-word-for-it promises -Practical and believable real-word solutions you can implement TODAY. -A wide assortment of additional free resources that you can immediately put to work Grab your free copy at: https://bit.ly/2m4dhMV

Does your company culture demonstrate a passion for customers? Would you love to evolve your business so that it is always inventing on behalf of the customer. Today’s guest Steve Anderson, will show you how this can be done. His first book, The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, deconstructs Jeff Bezos’s personal letters to Amazon shareholders between 1997 and 2018, providing readers with a guide on the key takeaways and principles that Bezos leveraged in turning an online bookstore into a trillion-dollar company in just over two decades. In this episode we discuss: How to always be in start-up mode when it comes to winning over your customers What it means to be obsessed about your customer and how Amazon got it right How to create systems to measure, question, then trust your gut when making decisions   I hope this episode helps you learn from this successful business owner how to reignite the drive you had for your business when you first started!   Get the book for free! Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less is in its third edition, has helped tens of thousands of business owners and managers finally break free and take their businesses to the next level. You’ll find: -The simple mindset “tweak” that will change everything -No feel-good theory, no psycho-babble and no take-my-word-for-it promises -Practical and believable real-word solutions you can implement TODAY. -A wide assortment of additional free resources that you can immediately put to work Grab your free copy at: https://bit.ly/2m4dhMV

Do you have a buying mindset? Would you love having a digital mall, featuring just your favorite brands? Today’s guest is Todd Furneaux (fur-KNOW), co-founder of AdKAddy, a mobile app that keeps your personal inbox free of brand clutter by giving you a new email address and experience to use for all your consumer needs. In this episode we discuss: The best way and the right time to raise money for your idea A new way for customers to engage with their favorite brands An innovative solution that allows consumers to create their own digital mall I hope this episode helps you learn from this successful business owner how to develop creative solutions to business problems.     Get the book for free! Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less is in its third edition, has helped tens of thousands of business owners and managers finally break free and take their businesses to the next level. You’ll find: -The simple mindset “tweak” that will change everything -No feel-good theory, no psycho-babble and no take-my-word-for-it promises -Practical and believable real-word solutions you can implement TODAY. -A wide assortment of additional free resources that you can immediately put to work Grab your free copy at: https://bit.ly/2m4dhMV

Did you work late at night within the last week? Do you have any idea what your life could be like, if you get out of your own way? Kristina Romasco has been passionate about sweets and teaching for her entire life and is the head coach of The Baking Entrepreneur, a company devoted to helping bakers realize their profit potential through no-nonsense business advice. She is going to give us the “truth” on what it will take to regain the passion for your business. In this interview we discuss: *There is no glory in working nights so it is a good idea to get help *The significant shift in her business when she finally documented her procedures *The hidden “gems” when you empower your employees to care about your business We hope this episode helps you learn from this successful business owner how to cut through the noise of your business and realize that your people can do that “task” better than you.   Get the book for free! Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less is in its third edition, has helped tens of thousands of business owners and managers finally break free and take their businesses to the next level. You’ll find: -The simple mindset “tweak” that will change everything -No feel-good theory, no psycho-babble and no take-my-word-for-it promises -Practical and believable real-word solutions you can implement TODAY. -A wide assortment of additional free resources that you can immediately put to work Grab your free copy at: https://bit.ly/2m4dhMV

Do you wonder why no one visits your company website? Do you have any information about your online reputation? Bradley Benner is a self-proclaimed addict when it comes to digital marketing. He’s the co-founder of Semantic Mastery, as well as owner/founder of Big Bamboo Marketing. Bradley is here today to share actionable tips and tricks to help you navigate the semantic web and optimize your digital marketing efforts so that you can make more money and get better clients by working smarter, not harder.   Get the book for free! Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less is in its third edition, has helped tens of thousands of business owners and managers finally break free and take their businesses to the next level. You’ll find: -The simple mindset “tweak” that will change everything -No feel-good theory, no psycho-babble and no take-my-word-for-it promises -Practical and believable real-word solutions you can implement TODAY. -A wide assortment of additional free resources that you can immediately put to work Grab your free copy at: https://bit.ly/2m4dhMV

How would you rate your current business brand design on a scale from 1 to 10? If you’re not saying 8 or above, make sure to check out this podcast episode on How to Grow Your Business Faster Through Branding and Design.    Ross is the founder and CEO at Crowdspring. Crowdspring is one of the world's leading marketplaces for crowdsourced logo design, web design, graphic design, product design, and naming services. Crowdspring gives agencies, SMBs, and non-profits access to 210,000+ talented designers around the world.   Get the book for free! Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less is in its third edition, has helped tens of thousands of business owners and managers finally break free and take their businesses to the next level. You’ll find: -The simple mindset “tweak” that will change everything -No feel-good theory, no psycho-babble and no take-my-word-for-it promises -Practical and believable real-word solutions you can implement TODAY. -A wide assortment of additional free resources that you can immediately put to work Grab your free copy at: https://bit.ly/2m4dhMV

Wendy is the founder of Organising Works, a business systemization consultancy in Brisbane, Australia. Wendy helps small business owners design a business that works, by creating, documenting and improving systems and processes, so that they are free to do more of the strategic work of the business. Wendy’s purpose is to help business owners fall in love with their business all over again.     Get the book for free! Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less is in its third edition, has helped tens of thousands of business owners and managers finally break free and take their businesses to the next level. You’ll find: -The simple mindset “tweak” that will change everything -No feel-good theory, no psycho-babble and no take-my-word-for-it promises -Practical and believable real-word solutions you can implement TODAY. -A wide assortment of additional free resources that you can immediately put to work Grab your free copy at: https://bit.ly/2m4dhMV