6 Traps That Cause New Businesses to Fail
There are six common traps that founders and entrepreneurs unknowingly fall prey to during the early days of their new business. The first step to avoiding them is knowing that they exist.
There are six common traps that founders and entrepreneurs unknowingly fall prey to during the early days of their new business. The first step to avoiding them is knowing that they exist.
In this administrative episode, Scott Maderer, Founder of Inspired Stewardship, shares how he helps align the way his clients, founders, and their families use their time, talent, and treasures so that they can identify and live a fully authentic life.
You will discover:
- The most common pre-launch mistake founders make (that causes the very thing they were trying to avoid)
- How to effectively navigate the stress and challenges of entrepreneurship as a family
- The one and only thing you need to manage to succeed
As humans, we grow up, reach our prime, and then walk the road of wisdom as a simple function of time. In other words, we grow old. However, businesses don't face the same sort of mandatory aging. Instead, your business can, in theory, stay in top form for as long as you'd like. Here's how you and your business can defy the laws of gravity for as long as you (and even your successors) would like!
In this exciting episode, Nicki
Krawczyk, President of Nicki K Media, shares how she loves to share her wealth of knowledge and insights, inspiring and motivating course creators to elevate their businesses to new heights.
You will discover:
- Why you need to stop teaching so much (so you can start impacting more)
- How to maximize accessibility without sacrificing urgency in your sales process
- The secrets to success every course creator needs to hear (even if they wish it weren't true)
In this inspiring episode, Joseph Rockey, Founder of Elite Business Conversations, shares how sales, when done correctly, are the most powerful force to bringing health, healing, and reconciliation to the world.
You will discover:
- What the 1960s sales method is and how to rid your company of it
- What sales should really look and feel like
- Why you may not need or even want to know the demographics of your clients
In this spectacular episode, Brad Smith, CEO of Stellar Insight Inc., shares how his unique blend of expertise in strategic planning, innovation coaching, and cultural renovation makes him a sought-after partner for companies embarking on transformative journeys.
You will discover:
- The key to shifting from Founder to CEO
- The four things every CEO needs to achieve high-growth
- How to know how fast you should grow
In this compelling episode, Melissa Bloom, CEO and Founder of Expanse Strategists LLC, shares how her diverse experience in private and public sectors has honed her ability to drive organizational success.
You will discover:
- The unique challenges that prevent EdTech companies from scaling successfully
- How your sales problem may have nothing to do with your sales team
- How you can discover the root challenges and finally get ahead as a leader
In this empowering episode, Brad Koch shares how you can take control of your business by shifting your mindset and focusing on key strategies. If you’re struggling to let go of daily tasks, or if you feel overwhelmed by scattered marketing efforts, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why shifting your mindset helps you delegate and focus on your zone of genius
- How to focus on one marketing channel to drive growth without burnout
- What daily 1% progress can do to steadily scale your business
In this pinnacle episode, David Bush, Owner of Extraordinary Results Coaching, shares how he consulted hundreds of business owners, leading them toward remarkable success and helping them live extraordinary lives.
You will discover:
- What it actually means to live an extraordinary life
- The 6 steps to achieving an extraordinary life
- The true source of motivation
In this high performance episode, David Kitchen, Founder of Edge Leadership Academy, shares the compelling genesis of his coaching firm and how he has spent the last 10 years coaching teams and developing culture in his role as a strength and conditioning coach.
You will discover:
- The difference between high-performers and leaders
- How to spot future leaders with the raw skills to become great
- How performance in sports and business compare and contrast
In this intellectual episode, Andrei Mincov, CEO of Trademark Factory® International Inc., shares how he built the only firm in the world that offers trademarking services with a predictable result for a predictable budget.
You will discover:
- Why and when to apply for a trademark
- A simple way to structure your international trademark strategy
- How the rich think about trademarks differently than everyone else (even before they become rich)
In this noble episode, Carlo Chincarini, Owner of TheKingmaker, shares how he delves deep into the core of an individual's inner power, helping them unlock unparalleled resilience, self-assuredness, and self-worth.
You will discover:
- the difference between being in control and being a control freak
- why being your best self means you have to stop comparing yourself to others
- how to show up as the best version of yourself