

Grow Sell and Retire
Bart Dalton
Business and Life Success tips for LAZY Over-Achievers.This podcast gives you the tips it took me 20 years to get right! Your business can be a lonely place, but hugely rewarding. In Grow, Sell and Retire, my goal is for you to have the tools available to make things happen in your business to create real change. I have continued to grow my own businesses, Temple Row Wealth Management and Rockfine Group whilst while continuing expand my horizons, becoming CEO of a Legal Practice. This contributes greatly to my ever-growing knowledge of the business world, and allows me to to share insights and concepts to you.A motto that rings true for both of my businesses: “If you want to work for the rest of your life, that’s your business. If you don’t, that’s ours.”
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Dec 18, 2023 • 31min
Make every month your best month, High Impact Performance with Jeanne Olmor
In the latest "Grow Sell and Retire" episode, B.D. Dalton II is joined by Jeanne, a dynamic consultant and coach renowned for aiding coaches and consultants in skyrocketing their sales. The episode delves into Jeanne's eclectic career journey, beginning as a fashion designer, then venturing into acting and executive recruitment on Wall Street. After overcoming numerous challenges, Jeanne transitioned into a successful online coach, mastering organic marketing to triumph over debt and achieve impressive financial success. Their conversation highlights the importance of monetizing skills and expertise, showcasing Jeanne's role as a 'knowledge broker' and the significance of a positive money mindset. For more about Jeanne's journey and insights, visit her website at www.jeanneolmor.comThe discussion also focuses on practical strategies for goal-setting, client acquisition, and taking high-impact actions in business. Jeanne emphasizes the need for clear goals, overcoming the fear of investment, and prioritizing actions that directly generate revenue. The irony of underutilized sales opportunities in the digital era is also discussed, stressing the importance of proactive client engagement. This part of the conversation is pivotal for listeners eager to refine their business strategies and achieve tangible results.Wrapping up the episode, B.D. and Jeanne touch upon the significance of ending the year on a high note, with strategies to make December a high-performing month. B.D. shares insights into his diverse business ventures, including consulting, financial advising, and innovation labs for automotive companies, and plans for upcoming projects. This blend of personal success stories and practical business advice makes for an inspiring and informative episode, perfect for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts alike.Link to find Jeanne here:https://jeanneomlor.com/

Oct 2, 2023 • 27min
Crush your Competition with David Dodson
"I called his book boring... It was anything but and his idea that Crushing your competition has a formula was awesome. This is a no BS chat with David Dodson who shows us the 5 traits and practical tools that we need to build a formidable business. This based on years of research, hands on application and interviews with CEOs from Apple, Southwest Airlines and many more.

Sep 18, 2023 • 29min
Ugly Mug gets down and focused on business success- Wayne Mullins on GSR
Success tips for the Lazy Over Achiever. B.D. Dalton and Wayne Mullins Grow Sell and Retire PodcastTop tip: When a team member brings you, the owner, a problem "Ask don't answer"To learn more about serial entrepreneur and all around great guy Wayne's secrets, listen to the podcast.B.D. Dalton conducted a discussion with Wayne Mullins, who operates out of Alexandria, Louisiana. Wayne shared his entrepreneurial journey, explaining that his marketing and business degree led him to the sales profession, which eventually enabled him to start his own business. The name of his company is based on a quote from ad agency founder David Ogilvy, emphasizing the importance of effectiveness over aesthetics in marketing.Mindset, Culture, and Entrepreneurial TensionWayne discussed the importance of mindset and continuous effort in building a high-performance culture within creative sectors, contrasting it with the common entrepreneurial mindset that views team members as a necessary evil. He emphasized that culture requires ongoing attention and effort, and highlighted the tension between alignment and autonomy. wayne suggested that to reset or reprogram an existing, perhaps successful, but culturally adrift company, an apology from leadership for allowing the culture to slip and for becoming complacent is necessary. He stressed the importance of clarity on expectations and avoiding the path of least resistance. wayne also suggested that entrepreneurs should avoid being a hero all the time and instead empower others to help solve problems.Encouraging Self-Sufficiency for Leadership DevelopmentWayne discussed the importance of shifting from being the sole answer provider to encouraging team members to think for themselves. He shared his method of asking questions instead of providing immediate answers, emphasizing the value of fostering leadership qualities among team members. He also acknowledged that this approach may initially result in more mistakes but stressed the importance of tolerating these mistakes as part of the learning process. Strategic Marketing & Daily ImprovementB.D. and wayne discussed the significance of strategic marketing, particularly in challenging times. wayne emphasized the value of strategic thinking and compared it to building a boat from a box of Legos. He also stressed the importance of daily incremental improvement. wayne shared his philosophy of daily improvement and the compounding effect of small, consistent steps. He emphasized the necessity of seeking and applying good advice, tailored to the company's current stage. He advised against getting distracted by long-term goals and instead urged staying mindful of short-term objectives.Entrepreneurial Efficiency: Daily Routine Discussionwayne shared his philosophy of maintaining a consistent daily routine, which he found to be highly efficient and effective as an entrepreneur. He revealed that he follows the same morning and evening routines every day, which he likened to "capstones" that structure his day. His routine includes meditation, reading, and physical exercise. He also touched upon the power of affirmations in his routine, even if not directly. B.D. asked about the specifics of wayne's routine, but the details were not provided in the transcript.Diverse Thought, Shared Goals: Managing Conflict in Growth-Mindset TeamsB.D. and wayne discussed how to handle conflicts within a team that has diverse thought processes but shared goals. wayne emphasized the importance of incremental progress and a growth mindset, and how these principles can unify a team regardless of personal routines or ethos. He also talked about the range of clients they work with, from startups to large corporations, all of whom are growth-oriented and willing to challenge the status quo. The conversation ended abruptly without a clear conclusion.Book Recommendations and Consistency in ReadingWayne Mullins discussed his reading habits, mentioning "The Mountain Is You" by Brianna Weist and "The Choice" by Dr. Edith Edgar as particularly powerful books. He emphasized the importance of consistency, stating that it leads to remarkable outcomes in all aspects of life. wayne also mentioned his website, ugmugmarketing.com, as the best place for connecting with him and his team. He recommended his Instagram account, @fireyourself, for more personal content.https://www.uglymugmarketing.com/

Jul 10, 2023 • 36min
Grow Sell Retire Podcast - Words that Sell From International Engagement specialist Richard Blank
The Who brought us Tommy the Pinball Wizard and now the GSR Podcast brings you Richard Blank who is the Word Wizard who loves Pinball from the heart of central America in Costa Rica. Richard brings his secrets and tips and tricks around engaging clients, building teams and making things happen to move your business to the next level. Escucha bien y vas a ver Pura Vida the love of life and business Richard has for the people that surround him.

Jun 26, 2023 • 31min
Grow Sell Retire Podcast - Dragons Unicorns and AI Chat with Piers Linney
Do you wonder how Dragons think? Piers Linney is an investor, entrepreneur, ex lawyer, ex Banker, and full time driven person. He looks at the world through the lense of efficiency, drive and making things happen. His new focus is how AI will change the world of business, hopefully for the better. Listen to the show and follow Piers all over the socials. #growsellretire #dragonsden

Apr 24, 2023 • 32min
Break the Rules with John Mullins
Always looking for ways to make you a Lazy Over Achiever, B.D. Dalton interviews award winning author and visionary John Mullins. His latest book, Break the Rules, looks at the 6 Mindsets of Entrepreneurs from the founders of Nike to Amazon to Tesla there are traits you can build and leverage. We all know that thsoe are business Gods, but John gives his years of insights and focus to tell us how to deliver at our best amplifying our top traits. If you want the book go here. https://break-the-rules.net/ I have read it twice already.

Mar 21, 2022 • 30min
Politics at work? How to kill the taboo with Seth Radwell
You can’t talk politics at work. Maybe that is the problem. Seth Radwell the author of American Schism talks about how it might be our job as business owners to have factual political dialogue at work. There are always at least two sides to every story and hearing the facts from the other side can make a big difference. Seth gives us the tools to have a fact-based non-aggressive discourse about topics that affect us as citizens. Check out the findings and more here at https://sethdavidradwell.com/

Mar 7, 2022 • 32min
Trust builds Profits and Great companies w/ Mike Thorne
Your trust community can help you make the most out of all you do in business and life. So many of us forget to ask THE main question because we are too proud. MIke share his insights and thoughts he gained at Russell Athletic and Rawlings and many other companies. His thoughtful directness allows stakeholders to feel heard.

Dec 15, 2021 • 30min
Strategy and Legacy with Alex Bruckeman

Dec 6, 2021 • 29min