Growth Think Tank

Today, I share with you the the third episode in this “Get the Gig” series and what personally works for me. I’ll be specifically honing in on “unpaid” gigs that produce big payoffs. Getting on the stage requires that you get out of your comfort zone and stretch yourself. I’ll be sharing the common myths and mistakes people make in the process of booking their speaking gigs. And even more importantly how to land your gigs. Get the show notes for 140 | Get the Gig: Series 3 of 3 with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #GettheGig #ComfortZone #Episode140 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!  

Taking the stage is a great way to promote your business and claim your authority. You can do it at local events or your next step might be national events or perhaps you are ready to get paid. Discover the insider secrets with today's guest, Chris Brogan. Chris is a powerful and entertaining speaker. He shares what he has learned in his many years of getting paid well for speaking to corporations and even a 6th grade class too. Get the show notes for 139 | Get the Gig – Speaker Series 2 of 3 with Chris Brogan Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @broganmedia #EntertainingSpeaker #GettingPaid #Episode139 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!  

Speaking on stages big or small is a great way to grow your business and position your authority.  If you have a message or just a desire to share your core belief, you can get some great tips inside this episode.  Today's guest is Jane Atkinson, author of “The Wealthy Speaker 2.0,” helps speakers catapult their business to the next level.  Jane is best known for helping people take big stages and get big money too.  She shares how you can position yourself from commodity to authority. Get the show notes for 138 | Get the Gig – Speaker Series 1 of 3 with Jane Atkinson Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @janeatkinson #SpeakingonStage #Authority #Episode138 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!  

Most of us are conditioned to think that Leaders are “born.” In other words, you are either a born or leader or you are not. This is not true according to Brian Holmes who shares with us today that leaders are developed. Developing into a leader however, is not something one does so well alone. All great leaders have mentors and coaches because they know all too well that they cannot see their own blindspots. If you are seeking your inner leader, join us today to discover how you can create the right supports around you and fulfill your own destiny! Get the show notes for 137 | Leaders Are Not Born- They’re Developed with Brian Holmes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @KTVBBrian #InnerLeader #BornLeaders #Episode137 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Leadership in business is essential yet often misunderstood. Leadership begins inside the leader; however most of the focus starts on the actions (external). Matt Miller is President and founder of School Spirit Vending. Matt talks about the culture of his company and how focusing on culture has shifted his impact. He shares the insights he has gained in building a very successful business that helps schools raise money for educational programs. Matt discusses with me about the speed of the leader and the importance of that in achieving goals. Get the show notes for 136 | Speed Of The Team Is Determined By The Speed Of The Leader With Matt Miller Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #EduationalPrograms #SuccessfulBusiness #Episode136 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

It seems like we are surrounded with work and cannot find a way to create barriers between work and life. There is always so much to do and the stress that comes with life is just accepted as “the way it is”. In the interview with Chris Atley, we discuss balance and burnout. Chris has worked with entrepreneurs to make the shift from overwhelmed and overworked to peace and freedom. Discover what Chris had to work through so she could serve her audience. Get the show notes for 135 | Making the Shift from Overwhelmed and Overworked with Chris Atley Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @chrisatley #Entrepreneurs #PeaceandFreedom #Episode135 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

ONE YEAR!!! I can't believe it. Today, we talk about fear. Specifically, the fear that you encounter when you have to let go of something that is comfortable. It might even be working right now. Our guest is Pat Flynn. Pat is the founder of so many things – podcasts, books, apps, niched websites – but he is most known for “Smart Passive Income”. Pat shares the fears he faced in growing his business and hiring top players for his business (called Team Flynn). Pat also tells us who he would hire to be his coach – well if he could! Find out in this episode all about Pat, his fears and his dream coach. Get the show notes for 134 | On the Other Side of Fear is Amazing with Pat Flynn Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @PatFlynn #SmartPassiveIncome #Founder #Episode134 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

The difference between Charismatic Leadership and Inspirational Leadership may seem subtle. A leader can be charismatic and inspire others. It also works the other way too. But Inspirational Leadership is focused more on the greater good, whereas as the Charismatic Leader is more inwardly focused on himself. Our guest today is Peter Docker who is colleagues with Best Selling Author, Simon Sinek. Both Peter and Simon are spreading a message around the world to inspire people to be extraordinary and to do work that is significant. This interview is filled with wisdom and insights on being authentic and real. Join me by listening to this episode. Get the show notes for 133 | Charismatic Leadership and Inspirational Leadership – Which Do You Want? with Peter Docker Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @peterdocker #InspirationalLeadership #Focus #Episode133 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!  

You hear it all the time: “share your real life.” Then you hear: “don't share too much.” Then you hear expert after expert with opinions that conflict with one another. Today's guest is Joel Comm.  Joel has a deep experience in all things internet marketing.  Today we focus most of the conversation about how to be authentic and real so that you can sell more. Get the show notes for 132 | Be Authentic to Improve Know, Like and Trust with Joel Comm Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @joelcomm #ExpertafterExpert #DeepExperience #Episode132 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Here is a strategy to improve your business by paying more attention to the people that already trust you.  Yes, the clients you have worked so hard to serve are your best source for natural growth.  Noah Fleming, author of Evergreen, shares with us strategies to improve loyalty and increase referrals.  We talk about some of the common mistakes that business owners make.  Noah also shares his top tip to growing his business.  I totally agree with this one approach as the most important for business owners. Get the show notes for 131 | Building a System for Referrals and Loyalty with Noah Fleming Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #GrowingBusiness #IncreaseReferrals #Episode131 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!