The Graham Cochrane Show

Learn how to navigate 'The Dip' and persevere through challenges. Discover the importance of finding the right challenge and knowing when to quit or stick it out.

Have you ever heard the phrase, "new year, new you?" This is the year that I'm gonna be the financially smart version of me or the healthy version of me or the kinder husband version of me. Friend, can I just encourage you, this year don't try to find the new you when you don't even know who the real you is. Takeaways - Don't focus on being a 'new you' in the new year, focus on discovering the real you. - Living out of alignment with your true self can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction. - Being the real you brings more satisfaction in life, more success in business, and allows for greater service to others. - To discover the real you, explore your dreams, create a vision for your life, and identify your values. Also, join me this year in my 52 Book Challenge where I'm reading a book a week. Check out my reading list here: https://www.grahamcochrane.com/52books

Can you read a book a week? In today's episode I'm introducing you to the 52 Book Challenge, where I aim to read 52 books in a year. Want to join me? Here is my current reading list (updates coming): https://www.grahamcochrane.com/52books

I’ve always believed generosity was supremely underrated. There’s something about givers that makes them attractive. There’s something about giving that is magnetic. If you’re a giver, people are just drawn to you. Think about it. The most generous person in your world, what do you think about when they come to mind? It’s probably someone you really admire and want to emulate. This isn’t just a great way to live your life. It’s also a great way to build your business. The truth is, being more generous is a great way to get more clients, increase retention and cut through the noise. In an effort to bring a bit more generosity this holiday season, I decided to bring John Ruhlin onto the podcast. John is the author of the book “Giftology”, and he’s an expert on how we can use generosity to maximize what we get out of our business. So if you’re looking for a strategy that will not only put more money in you pocket, but make you feel good in the process, make sure to give this episode a listen. In this episode you’ll learn: -How John gives gifts strategically. -How to deepen relationships with giving. -The best methodology for gift giving. -And much, much more.

The end of the year is right around the corner. Some people will take this time to celebrate and enjoy the holiday festivities. And while enjoying holiday time with your family is a great thing, you also must do other things if you want to start the new year on the right track. One of the most profound things I do every year is a year-end review. It's a time where I get away from all distractions, go to a beautiful place where I'm inspired, and reflect on the past year. This is a great time to lean into gratitude and reflect on the wins of the past year (we all have them, even if this year was tough). This is also a time where you can see what changes you need to make to make sure next year is even better. So if you want to make sure you start 2024 on the right foot, make sure to give this episode a listen. In this episode you'll learn: -How to do an end-year review. -The 3 things to focus on to make 2024 great. -The questions I ask myself to focus my review. -And much, much more. Enjoy!

Christy Wright, expert in communication and public speaking, shares her secrets for mastering communication and improving it on any platform. She discusses the power of storytelling, crafting a compelling message, and the biggest mistakes speakers make. Learn how to get your first paid speaking gig, negotiate fees, and maximize the benefits of speaking at events. Gain insights on finding your topics, creating effective talks, and mastering communication with Christy Wright.

Learn how to sell anything by asking yourself 3 questions: What problem do you solve? Identify the customer's problem. Choose the ideal audience. Discover the power of clarity and confidence in sales. Learn the benefits of naming your method.

A lot of people don't really understand generosity. It's looked at as something you do exclusively for others without gaining much benefit yourself. With this understanding of generosity, it's not surprising why many people don't find themselves being generous often. However, when you truly understand the power of generosity, you'll never look at life the same way again. Being generous has profound impacts on both the giver and receiver. And those who behave more generously often live more successful lives. Obviously, I'm big on generosity (I did a whole TedX talk on the subject). But I wanted to dive deep on the science of the subject so I decided to bring Dr. Nicole Roberts on today's episode. Dr. Roberts is the author of the new book "Generosity Wins". Her book covers every aspect of generosity and why if you want to have a satisfying life, it's a trait you need to cultivate. I'm really excited for this episode so make sure you give it a listen and take notes. In today's episode you'll learn: -Why generosity is a superpower. -How to be generous to yourself. -How the benefits of generosity compound over time. -And much, much more. Enjoy!

Learn the 4 levels of success and how to break through each level. Understand the importance of strategy and principles. Discover the power of wisdom in achieving success. Explore the concept of living selflessly and the limitations of strategies. Gain insights into the importance of wisdom, lifelong learning, and seeking wisdom literature.

Donald Miller, author of 'Building a Storybrand' and 'How to Grow Your Small Business', shares his 6 steps for building a thriving small business. They discuss executing a growth plan during uncertain times, focusing on offer and marketing messaging, taking action and breaking down complexity, reverse engineering success, curiosity to learn, transforming statements into questions, and the six areas of improvement.