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The Conflict Conundrum

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The big, bad C word… CONFLICT. It’s one of the most mis-understood “challenges'' in companies today. I say this as a direct result of a recent experience my team and I encountered. So in addition to it being timely, I felt compelled to share my thoughts and perspective on this matter hoping it will help you and your team as much as it’s helped me and mine... Conflict by definition is,  “A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.”   To most, the word itself evokes feelings of negativity.   I’ll be the first to admit...I was guilty of that myself.   However, knowing what I know NOW, my perspective has entirely shifted.  This has become one of those “Ah-ha” moments I wish I would’ve learned much earlier in the game of business… It all started about 18 months ago... My team and I were on one of our weekly leadership calls.  The topic of integrating a business operating system into our operations structure arose. We had been thinking about it for some time, and

How will your business live on?

When I hear the word legacy these days, I can’t help but think about a conversation I had with Sir Richard Branson last year about his 10 Generation Plan   (building something that can positively impact at least 10 generations).  How’s that for a powerful legacy?  Ever since that conversation, my perspective dramatically shifted especially when it came to thinking about the purpose of my business, and the impact I want my team and I to make in this world by helping other businesses aspire to achieve their unique legacies.  You could say my purpose became pretty darn clear... To help grow and scale mission driven companies into iconic legacies for generations to come. Infinite businesses.   Success for me would be to leave that footprint long after I was gone and have it live on for generations to come.  You see, no matter how successful we are… in life   OR   in business, a powerful reminder we all should embrace is that   we are all mortal, and our time here will eventually come to an

Would your clients TATTOO your logo?

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Most Entrepreneurs I meet are very confident in what they offer  (whether that be a product or service or both) , yet sales still stagnate and many  still  struggling to break through that invisible ceiling in their business… So why don’t more people want what they have to offer?   Some might try to convince them they have a sales problem. And although that’s a legitimate variable to consider … 9 times out of 10 it’s  NOT a sales problem .  Let’s take a quick step back for a moment  (I promise we’ll come back full circle) ... Imagine you see something you want to buy.  Do you solely base your purchasing decision on the item’s functional value  (i.e., what can it do for you) ?  Of course not.  Products and services are purchased for reasons much more complex than simply because you “need” them.   As human beings we’re more likely to make our purchase based on the emotions the product or service stirs up inside of us  (i.e., what does it make me feel like)?  As extreme as it sounds, that

SNAPS & two more secrets to scaling your business

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I’m sure you can relate to this one… When the s**t hits the fan, fingers start getting pointed and the blame game begins… This seems to be a pretty common theme with businesses we encounter, especially during the growth spurts. So why is it that individuals don’t usually accept responsibility for themselves, their actions or lack of actions, and feel compelled to point fingers to release them from the blame when something goes wrong or when something isn’t working?  In my experience, the answer is simple.  The business lacks  Positive Accountability .  Here’s a great example… I once was an offensive coach for a youth football team a little over a decade ago. (Just a side note: if you love sports, and can make the time, I highly recommend volunteering to be a youth coach for a sport you are really passionate about… it was one of the most rewarding experiences I had the opportunity to invest my heart, time, and energy in. Some of these kids had no one in their life they could turn to or

Here’s how to get agency results w/o spending agency $$$

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I don’t know many Entrepreneurs who haven’t plateaued multiple times and struggled to reach the pinnacle of success they dreamed about when they first made the decision to start their own business… So what do you do if you’re stuck, or don’t know how to get to the next level?  My  go-to  has always been to  find someone who has been there and DOES know HOW...   I’m sure you’d agree that we all have at least one or two things that we really excel at… it’s what makes us unique. Never have I met someone who excels at  everything ... Think about the most successful people running some of the most successful companies. Do you think they did it alone? Heck no.  Look at Apple. Many think Steve Jobs is solely responsible for Apple’s success and visionary approach. But he  didn’t  do it alone. Steve Wozniak designed the very first Apple computer and co-founded Apple with Jobs in 1976. In fact, Steve Jobs told his biographer that without Wozniak, there never would have been an Apple. They both r

How a 7-year old Made $1 Million Investing in a Fruit Company with Jerremy Newsome Get Naked in Business Podcast

Hey Get Naked listeners, strip and cleanse your mind for an exciting interview with Jerremy Newsome. Jeremy was able to create and launch a company called Real Life Trading back in November 2014. This starting point has allowed him to assist and enrich tens of thousands of lives while also growing the company organically to a seven-figure business. Jerremy has built a reputation as one of the foremost pioneers in ‘fiscal therapy’. His vigor and drive for helping communities, families, and individuals grow their financial literacy are second to none. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:01:48] How Forrest Gump Influenced Jerremy [00:06:48] Jerremy's Upbringing [00:13:59] Trading VS Investing [00:20:50] People Who Are Rich Have Money, People Who Are Wealthy Have Time[00:30:51] Planting A Money Tree Of BeliefsConnect with Jerremy Newsome: 1. Follow Jerremy on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, & Twitter 2. Visit Jerremy’s website 3. Visit Real Life Trading website! Connect with david

Profitable Real Estate Secrets with Blake Cory Get Naked in Business Podcast

Blake Cory is a business builder, innovator, coach and owner of one of Southern California's top grossing real estate teams. Having built his business from nothing, he is now one of Craig Proctor's Top Coaches, a NAR 30 under 30 Realtor Finalist, and a top ranked Zillow Premier agent 5 years running.  Tune in to hear David and Blake discuss the importance of creating leverage and knowing how to advertise and create clients yourself. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: [00:05:03] How Did Failure Set Blake Up For Success?[00:07:24] How Blake Gets Focused[00:10:18] Some Of The Worst Advice Blake Has Heard[00:15:27] Advice For Real Estate Entrepreneurs[00:24:27] What New Belief Or Habit That Improved Blake’s Life? Connect with Blake Cory: 1. Follow Blake on Facebook, LinkedIn & Instagram 2. Check out Blake’s website 3. Want to work with Blake & his team? Click here to book an appointment! 4. Subscribe & Watch Blake’s YouTube channel Connect with David Asarnow Find David on