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IAM1460 – Award-Winning Author & Speaker Shows People How to Use Positive Thinking and Humor Through Difficult Stuff

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 06:16:33 -0400

Comedian Jerry Lewis has said that Allen Klein is “a noble and vital force watching over the human condition.” Klein is an award-winning author and speaker who shows audience’s worldwide how to use positive thinking and humor to deal with life’s not-so-funny stuff. He is a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. He is also a TEDx presenter and the author of 26 books including The Healing Power of Humor, You Can’t Ruin My Day, and, Secrets Kids Know.

CEO Story: Started his entrepreneurial business 40 years ago, a silk screen business, and sold it to his partner. Took classes and volunteered in the dying and grieving, Allen found out that they use humor to get through that difficult time. And so, he took a Master's degree in human development and wrote his first book. Teaching people about humor, healing, and a positive attitude.
Business Service: Humor programs, techniques for bringing out humor. Like for hospice. For CEOs, emphasize the power of intentions.
Secret Sauce: Walk the talk. Bringing humor to the practical day-to-day uncomfortable situations.
CEO Hack: Mindfulness Bell
CEO Nugget: Keep it light
CEO Defined: Total freedom

Website: http://www.allenklein.com

Books: http://www.allenklein.com/books.htm
Facebook: allen.klein
Twitter: allenklein
LinkedIn: allenklein

Episode Link: https://iamceo.co/2018/11/06/iam101-award-winning-author-speaker-shows-people-how-to-use-positive-thinking-humor-through-difficult-stuff/

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain What Being a CEO Means to Them

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:16:47 -0400

Here at CBNation, we love to hear what being a CEO means to different entrepreneurs and CEOs. We understand it entails great responsibility and expectations from both the clients and the team you’re leading but its meaning varies with each CEO. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners their definition of the word CEO and here’s …

IAM1459 – CEO Created an Online Personalised Learning Platform for Students and Teachers

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:16:48 -0400

Adrián has created the leading online learning platform in the EdTech world – delivering a personalized learning experience to students and teachers from grade school through college and beyond. Adrián has spent the past two decades bringing together academic experts across all subjects, with the leading technologists and learning scientists to build the most innovative micro-learning platform with the sole purpose to eliminate the most common educational barriers and make education accessible.

CEO Story: Came from Argentina, with no one to help him, from the language barrier to resources, including his brother who has special needs. These challenges motivated Adrian to build his own learning platform. As an IT graduate, there has to be a way that tech could dramatically increase learning and personalization while reducing the cost of education. With so much passion, Adrian was able to successfully build his cause.
Business Service: Online learning platform for K12, higher ed, and professionals. Helping learners and educators with 4,600 courses.
Secret Sauce: Amazing learning platform that can serve such diverse learners, users, and educators. Making learning easy.
CEO Hack: Book mention: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni – talks about the absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, and avoidance of accountability.
CEO Nugget: Follow your passion. Use data and learn where to cut and where to double down.
CEO Defined: Setting the vision, imagining the future, and providing much clarity to the team. Finding the absolute best people on how you can get there. Making sure there is enough cash to make the lights on.

Website: study.com

Twitter: Studydotcom

Instagram: studydotcom

Facebook: StudyDotCom

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IAM1458 – Insurance Planner Helps Business Owners get the Proper Coverage Needs

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:11:11 -0400

Jejuan Courtney owner JCA Insurance Planners.
Born in Washington D.C. lives in Gainesvlle Virginia.
Married with 7 children.

CEO Story: The goal is to educate the consumer and help to enhance their knowledge about insurance, make the proper choices, and achieve the needs that are trying to fulfill. Trying to get rid of the misconceptions happening on the field.
Business Service: Financial consultation for family and business. Proper insurance for the desired coverage needs.
Secret Sauce: Explaining to business owners that they need to know. Preparing for the current and the future of the business. Understanding people where they are.
CEO Hack: Stay educated in the

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Companies They Admire Most For Innovation

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:16:10 -0400

Innovative is a word often used to describe successful companies. It drives media attention and fosters customer retention rate, which is why most companies strive to have it in their mission statement. It seeks to solve customer problems in a better and more modern way and help such companies edge over the competition. One of the companies that are known for innovation is Apple.

Here’s what entrepreneurs had to say about the companies they admire for their innovation.

1- Zoom

Photo Credit: Hannah Dworkin

Zoom is the company that most impresses me with its ability to completely satisfy the schedule of an industry and to shift our physical availability routines. I admire them the most when it comes to innovation. Zoom has successfully managed to systematize the entire process, which has enabled individuals to boost their utilization of online meetings in order to continue their occupations from home even in the face of a pandemic. As more and more of us move toward working from home, this app has become an indispensable resource for remote workers.

Thanks to Hannah Dworkin, USScrapYard!

#2- JetBlue

Photo Credit: Paul Krasinski

JetBlue is a company that truly inspires me. I admire their continuous commitment to improving product innovation around the travel experience, a standard that consumers have come to expect. And as we all know, wowing the customer over and over is no easy task. JetBlue has had to recreate established models and vertically integrate where the adjacent experiences for the customer and courageous brand to reinvent an entire ecosystem in this way.

Thanks to Paul Krasinski, Epicenter Experience!

#3- DeWalt

Photo Credit: Edward Flower

DeWalt is an innovative industrial tool company that I really admire. They have become known for their hard-working, long-lasting tools and the company really takes pride in its public image, which has turned them into (arguably) the most recognized construction company in the world. Ask anyone about the top brands in regards to tools for your home and in the construction world and DeWalt comes to mind because of their innovation, both with their products and how they’ve marketed themselves. It’s very admirable

Thanks to Edward Flower, Hollington Doors Ltd!

#4- Amazon

Photo Credit: Adam Garcia

Amazon's hiring strategy is one perfect example of innovation. The company uses a social recruitment platform. Applicants can simply right-swipe job advertisements that fit their credentials; otherwise, they can swipe them to the left. When the Amazon recruitment team responds to an applicant, it is considered a match. They can get in touch using the platform's chat feature, where they can further discuss the job details and schedule a phone interview.

Thanks to Adam Garcia, The Stock Dork!

#5- Nike

Photo Credit: Hussain Almossawi

One of the most innovative companies I highly admire is Nike, having had the opportunity to work with Nike for many years on multiple projects, I quickly learned that Nike is not a sports company but an innovation company. The mindset towards creating new ideas truly stems from solid insights and consumer stories and needs, which pushes everyone in the company to listen to the voice of the athlete and push the limits of what has been done to enhance the consumer's experience.

Thanks to Hussain Almossawi, Mossawi Studios!

#6- Apple

Photo Credit: Scot Armstrong

I absolutely admire Apple and what they’ve done in the business world and for our society. Starting with the ‘1984’ advertisement, Apple has changed the way we should be thinking, controlling our lives, and operating as individuals. The Mac computer changed our lives, but the iPod and iPhone changed the world. They are free-thinkers and I admire how they viewed the potential in technology and made it happen. They have strategically discovered their potential, researched how to reach their innovation goals, and made the necessary decisions to get to where they are today.

Thanks to Scot Armstrong, Promethean Dental Systems!

#7- Salesforce

Photo Credit: Sara Graves

Salesforce, a SaaS-only company, meant for customer-centric businesses of all sizes is the company I admire the most for innovation. The company tailors specialized salesforce services for different industries like financial services, education, and consumer goods. It’s responsible for creating an inclusive, rewarding, and competitive work environment with its innovations. Also, its powerful data analytics and visualization capabilities make it an extremely comprehensive solution for your customer experience.

Thanks to Sara Graves, USTitleLoans!

#8- Tesla

Photo Credit: Léa Soller

Born in 2003, Tesla wanted to prove to the world that it was possible to drive a fully electric car while being more powerful, faster, and more enjoyable than conventional cars. In 2022, Tesla doesn’t need to advertise because the whole world knows about its innovations. Its innovations are as surprising as each other. Tesla cars are equipped with WiFi, fast battery charging, and also a three-phase AC induction motor. The innovation that has put its competitors to shame is the sale of its cars through e-commerce.

Thanks to Léa Soller, Digiberries Paris!

#9- Mary Kay Cosmetics

Photo Credit: Jean Chen

I admire Mary Kay Cosmetics and of course, the woman behind this brand, Mary Kay Ash. Mary Kay’s innovations include offering expensive gifts, giving incentives for recruiting, and awarding the top sellers with pink Cadillacs! What a great way to transform them into mobile advertisements. I admire her innovations as it empowers women to start a business, and give them confidence that they can be as good as men when it comes to business.

Thanks to Jean Chen, Cicinia!

#10- Microsoft

Photo Credit: Ashley Amor

I admire Microsoft for its exceptional contribution to technology and innovation. Microsoft has paved the way to bring innovation to everything, and thus we are using various apps on our android phones and iPhones as an integral part of our daily life. In addition, Microsoft has witnessed groundbreaking success in innovating computing devices and has given us the latest computing paradigm to embrace technology and innovation to the extreme.

Thanks to Ashley Amor, People Find Fast!

#11- Blinkist

Photo Credit: Linda Shaffer

They have a really cool business model where they summarize non-fiction books into 15-minute read or listen. This is great for people like me who are always on the go and don't have a lot of time to read. They also offer a video option which I think is awesome. While no one likes to admit this, the company has offered a solution to a problem that a lot of people face. Blinkist has come up with a way to make it is easier for people to get the information they need without having to spend hours reading a book.

Thanks to Linda Shaffer, Checkr!

#12- SpaceX

Photo Credit: Sergei Lugovskoy

Fascination leads to admiration. For me, the most admired company is Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The company has opened the doors for new and enriching advancements in the age of space development. The company’s site is filled with breathtaking missions and the hard work of Musk. My inclination to the rocket company is because of my love for space studies and understanding of the revolutionary success of a primate space mission company.

Thanks to Sergei Lugovskoy, Luxurious Pianos!

#13- Google

Photo Credit: Dr. Kyle Burton

Everyone would agree that there’s no bigger and better company than Google that we know of. When it comes to innovation, Google has left every company behind it. Beginning in 1995 as BackRub, Google slowly and steadily began to conquer the world. Larry Page and Sergey Brin saw a vision and converted it into reality. Google was initially meant to be a search engine and today the company has ventured into wearable technology, renewable energy, mobile phones, and other web applications.

Thanks to Dr. Kyle Burton, Herbal Ice!

#14- YouTube

Photo Credit: Adam Enfroy

It has to be YouTube because they provided a free-to-use platform that encouraged everyone to embrace their inner entrepreneur and create interactive content that reinvented the idea of fame and how anyone with a good idea could bring it to life and fulfill their wildest business dreams with nothing more than an internet camera,m a webcam and some imagination. And in less than twenty years, it has changed the way that we, as a species, reach out to and connect with each other.

Thanks to Adam Enfroy, Adam Enfroy Ventures LLC!

#15- Airbnb

Photo Credit: Paige Arnof-Fenn

Airbnb has continually innovated by capitalizing on the profound shift in consumer behavior from traveling on Airbnb to making Airbnb a lifestyle choice. They also assisted thousands of Afghan refugees with free, temporary housing and allowed people to help support Ukrainian hosts by booking stays during the crisis. Airbnb’s authentic generosity takes CSR to a whole new level. Airbnb realizes that to succeed as a company it must keep not only the majority of its hosts and customers happy, but also the neighborhoods in which those properties

Life Coach Helps People Realize Their Full Potential

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:05:28 -0400

Julia Nguyen is Psychiatric Nurse, Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapist, Life Coach and founder of www.thedreamlifefoundation.com.

Obsessed with self-improvement and fascinated by the power of the mind, her personal mission is to help people realize their full potential and reach higher levels of fulfillment and consciousness.

She overcame depression and now wants to share the tools she learned with you so that you can overcome your negative beliefs, connect with who you are, and tap into your full potential!

CEO Hack: Time management matrix by Steven Coby in the book – 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
CEO Nugget: Be vulnerable and share your story
CEO Defined: A leader where you're able to inspire others to do the same

Website: http://thedreamlifefoundation.com/

IG: @ih3artjulie, @thedreamlifefoundation
Book: Awaken the Hero Within http://thedreamlifefoundation.com/book/

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Founder Uses Her Frame of Mind Coaching Process to Help Leaders

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:55:41 -0400

Kim Ades (pronounced add-iss) is the President and Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and JournalEngine Software. Recognized as an expert in the area of thought mastery and mental toughness, Kim uses her unique philosophy and quirky coaching style to help business owners and leaders identify their personal blind spots and shift their thinking in order to yield extraordinary results. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mom of five, Kim's claim to fame is teaching her powerful Frame of Mind Coaching process to leaders, parents and influencers worldwide.

CEO Hack: Journaling provides insights that are accessible by no other means
CEO Nugget: Ask yourself two questions and write down your responses: what do I really want? what is stopping me from getting it? Review the responses and you will get a tipping point of your beliefs.
CEO Defined: Getting the chance to design a place, a system, product, services, a concept that is a complete reflection of my values, my priorities, my passions and having it trickling down to people that serve me and people we serve

Website: http://www.frameofmindcoaching.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimades
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimades
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOMcoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frameofmindcoaching
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeeJ8fSIjJNk5e8esyUTraQ

Book: https://tinyurl.com/What-You-Focus-On-Grows-Book

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IAM1457 – Coach Helps Women Find their Voice and Authentic Self

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:01:47 -0400

Dr. Rowena Winkler helps women find their voice and come back to their divine authenticity by using a combination of spiritual tools and practical strategies. Her mentoring approach encourages women to tap into self-love, build confidence, get unstuck, and make a change. As a marketing professional with over 15 years of experience, she is also a higher ed consultant and instructor who develops and teaches courses in strategic communication.

CEO Story: Rowena started to dig deep into her entrepreneurial journey after a tragic event happened to her father, that led her to think outside of the box, left the teaching academy,

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IAM1456 – Coach Provides Fitness in a Holistic and Healthy Way

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:49:20 -0400

Laman is a wellness professional based in Arlington, VA. His business, Live Laman has been operating since 2018 and has gotten quite a bit of buzz. Laman works with anyone who is looking to engage or reengage with their fitness in a holistic and healthy way. Laman offers in-person training, online training, and meal prep services to his clients. Laman's entrepreneurial journey has been unique, and he hopes to continue to provide visibility and voice to the causes he cares about all while building a successful and sustainable business the community can be proud of.

CEO Story: Laman studied business school

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Monday Motivation: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! No More Excuses!

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:16:38 -0400

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.

Here are some takeaways from the video:

Don't blame your failure on anyone else, it's you versus you
What is stopping you from achieving that which you desire?
Take ownership of your life
You are not where you are supposed to be because of you

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IAM1455 – Transformation Coach Helps Broken Stories to Healing

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:39:52 -0400

Stephanie McAuliffe speaks, writes, and teaches on the human condition and the impact of our internalized energetic patterns. Through her own journey of healing and breaking the cycles of generational trauma, abuse, and addiction, her true belief is that there is no story that can’t be healed.
After 27 years on Wall Street, she works with people as a personal transformation coach and multi-dimensional energy healer. She guides people to transform their own stories and to heal the subconscious energies that both drive and block them from embodying the joy and peace that’s their birthright.

CEO Story: After 27 years in Wall

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Ways They Help Themselves Think differently

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:16:28 -0400

In today's world, there are a lot of disruptions that can quickly drive you away from the goals or strategies you set. Have you ever found yourself doing something that is totally different from what you wanted? If yes, it means you need to change your way of thinking, be more disciplined, frequently remind yourself of what you have to do and shift your perception of life in general. This gives you a break to reassess, reflect and get ready for change.

Here are thoughts from different business owners and entrepreneurs on how they help themselves to think differently.

#1- Talk with new people

Photo Credit: Paige Arnof Fenn

To think differently you have to talk with new people, ask more questions, shake up your routine by reading different blogs, visiting new websites, listening to alternative music genres, eating other ethnic foods, shopping in different neighborhoods, listening to new podcasts, and taking new routes home from activities. Basically, you have to open your mind and be exposed to a fresh perspective so you get the synapses firing and connect the dots in new and exciting ways.

Thanks to Paige Arnof-Fenn, Mavens & Moguls!

#2- Build a network of allies

Photo Credit: Dave Dennis

A core component of thinking differently for us is to build a network of allies within our industry that's willing to learn from each other. We serve a community of organizations, so we're benefited by having an ability to support challenges within specific organizations while also being given a high-level perspective of connected industry trends across several organizations This allows us to connect the dots and design resources to support multiple organizations simultaneously.

Thanks to Dave Dennis, Cornerstone Safety Group!

#3- Change your biases

Photo Credit: Erin LaCkore

While some focus on the bigger picture, others live for short-termed experiences. How-so-ever you may be, try thinking differently. And by that, I mean, change your biases, change your mindset and try imagining yourself as a different person altogether. When a person thinks differently, he is able to unleash and unwind into a very new world and can experience 1 life in a very diverse manner. To start this experience of yours, focus inwardly and first try to know yourself. Then delete the image of who you think you are.

Thanks to Erin LaCkore, LaCkore Couture!

#4- Engage in different hobbies

Photo Credit: Colin Smith

I like to engage in lots of disparate hobbies and cultivate new skills outside of work, like cooking, building and running a website, or playing music. For example, learning how to play guitar over the years has helped me realize that playing a particular chord sequence or riff may seem impossible at first, but once you can break it down into its individual components, it becomes much easier to master. I apply a similar approach when taking on complex projects that require a range of skills, disciplines, or time to complete.

Thanks to Colin Smith, CPA!

#5- Examine both sides of the situation

Photo Credit: Randi Levin

When I am faced with tough choices or feeling a bit stuck, I try to examine both sides of the situation and meet myself in the middle. What do I like about this idea or change? What feels right perhaps even fortunate about these circumstances? Then I look at the other side of the equation. Challenging myself to see both sides of a situation supports me in making better self-leadership choices based on shifting perspectives from what may seem impossible to what opportunities and next steps are actually possible.

Thanks to Randi Levin, Randi Levin Coaching!

#6- Surround me with people who think differently

Photo Credit: Mark McShane

I think that the most important thing you can do to help yourself think differently is to surround yourself with people who think differently than you do. I've found that when I'm arguing with someone about an idea, it's usually because they're not seeing the same things in the world as me. If I want to find new ways of thinking, I need to be around people who see things differently than I do. I also try to keep my mind open and flexible.
I think it's important to be able to see things from different perspectives.

Thanks to Mark McShane, Birmingham First Aid Courses!

#7- See challenges as opportunities

Photo Credit; Adam Van Tassell

Try to embrace and manage risk instead of avoiding it. This way, you are more likely to have opportunities exist for you. Also, see challenges as opportunities. Do not be constrained by the reality of the present – think of possibilities! Try to view competitors as opportunities to learn more about their industry and target market, instead of seeing them as a threat. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Mistakes are healthy when they are used as a tool to grow, and there are bound to be mistakes somewhere down the line!

Thanks to Adam Van Tassell, Birch Forest Lodge!

#8- Hiring someone with a different skill

Photo Credit: Lovelia Horn

One way to do this is by challenging yourself and others in your company. You can use new tools or methods of thinking. These can include: Hiring someone with a different skill set than your own. An example is if you're a creative person, look for an accountant or marketing expert who can help you run your business more efficiently. Hiring people outside of the company who have different perspectives. Different perspectives have a way of bringing out creative and different ways of leadership.

Thanks to Lovelia Horn, Every Creature Counts!

#9- Ask yourself multiple questions

Photo Credit; Tomek Mlodzki

Seeing reality according to several different points of view is crucial in today's competitive world. To be unique, innovative, and even more resilient, it is vital to have a collaborative approach and create a creative environment. One strategy for thinking differently is to ask yourself multiple questions. The questions and the search for answers open up so many different scenarios, allowing us to explore aspects never considered before.

Thanks to Tomek Mlodzki, PhotoAiD!

#10- Consider alternatives

Photo Credit: Ronen Ben-Dror

One way to define thinking differently is to introduce fresh concepts in place of old ones. Your attitude, your neighborhood, or the entire planet may be challenged by these concepts. Start by posing questions that motivate you to learn more about the world around you and to approach problems in business in novel ways. Thoughts of negativity are normal for humans, but they shouldn't prevent you from achieving your goals. Instead, substitute reasonable expectations for your negative ideas.

Thanks to Ronen Ben-Dror, Blue Valley Marketing!

#11- Train your brain

Photo Credit: Jen Wan

Paying attention to when harmful thoughts start to surface is one of the best methods to start teaching your brain new ways to think. You will suffer if you don't get enough sleep regularly since your brain won't have a chance to replace any old or damaged brain cells. It will be more difficult for you to assimilate information quickly, maintain emotional stability, and have the stamina needed to study. Brain mapping is a practical procedure

Thanks to Jen Wan, Soteri Skin!

#12- Develop your thinking

Photo Credit: Garth Watrous

Everything excellent starts with a thought and everything worthy originates from a great thinker, good thinkers are always in demand and sought after for their abilities. Because they have a plan, strategic thinkers can make the complex simple, anticipate uncertainties, and lower the margin of error. Being an excellent planner, which is how you seamlessly transition from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow, comes from strategic thinking.

Thanks to Garth Watrous, American Hat Makers!

#13- Believe in my ideas and vision

Photo Credit: Sara Graves

I always try to stand up and lead the change in my company cause I always believe my ideas and vision can improve my business. In essence, as a CEO, you must constantly beat the drum of your vision as it guides the ship that is your business. Having a belief in my vision helps me think differently and gives my employees clarity and purpose, also bringing my customers with me on my business journey. In addition, I meet with my employees one-on-one to discuss goals and how they serve the vision I've laid out.

Thanks to Sara Graves, USTitleLoans!

#14- Reframe your negative thinking

Photo Credit: Raven Cobb

Exaggeratedly pessimistic ideas keep you from acting positively, and negative predictions frequently become self-fulfilling prophecies. When you feel too worn out to continue, force yourself to take one more step to make a more balanced remark. If your brain tells you that you won't get a promotion, challenge yourself to keep applying for them. Training your brain to think differently takes time, just like learning a new skill

Thanks to Raven Cobb, Clearstep Health!

#15- Refocus and re-imagine

Photo Credit: Zarina Bahadur

You have to train your mind to refocus and re-imagine. To start thinking differently, try changing your perspective. An alternate perspective helps in viewing the world a little differently. This would in turn shape your thoughts in a unique manner. Another great way of altering your thinking is to cultivate the habit of strategic thinking. Doing this would mean thinking from your practical brain and not your rational one. Differential thinking can o

IAM1454 – Coach Helps Small Businesses Grow Profitable Fitness Businesses

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:30:34 -0400

Nicole Spencer is a former fitness studio owner turned small business coach who helps entrepreneurs from the US to the UK to Australia grow profitable fitness businesses. Her company, Authentic Conversion, provides two avenues for magnetic client attraction and abundant conversion. She also runs Asheville Crypto Consulting, a company designed to educate people and help those who wish to turn 3 or 4 figures into 5 or 6 figures passively in the next 3 years do so with the support and as safely as possible. Her primary interests lie in the positive global impact of cryptocurrency from a humanitarian perspective plus

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Essential Skills One Needs to be a CEO

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:16:58 -0400

There are skills one has to adapt to be an effective and efficient CEO and anyone can be a CEO. “It’s within everyone’s grasp to be a CEO” Martha Stewart. The most common skills are decision making being the leader of the team and communication. Some CEOs are born with skills while others have to acquire them through consistent practice. As a CEO, you have to remind yourself it's not always about you and practice servant-leadership in most cases. We asked entrepreneurs what critical skills one must have to be a CEO and here are the awesome responses.

#1- Receptiveness

Photo Credit: Bill Bradley

Being able to listen to and accept executives' pieces of advice is vital to being able to learn more about the business's day-to-day operations and make better decisions in the future. A good leader knows how to accept feedback. One way to be receptive is to ask better questions to allow others to share more input. For example, asking Why do you think that might be true? invites a person to discuss the topic more and help you understand more.

Thanks to Bill Bradley, Mediterranean Living!

#2- Sense of humor

Photo Credit: Elena Dyulgerova

To be a CEO, a surprising but essential skill that you need to have is a good sense of humor. Because when things inevitably don’t quite go to plan – it happens to the best of us – you have to be able to laugh at the things that don’t quite go your way. You have to remember that ‘everything happens for a reason when you’re a CEO. And, if something doesn't go the way that you envisioned then there is a reason why – there is a lesson that you need to learn from it.

Thanks to Elena Dyulgerova, VegeVega!

#3- Decisiveness

Photo Credit: Rakhi Oswal

I believe CEOs need to be decisive because they often face unprecedented challenges that don’t have an existing solution. In such critical situations, they must make a call in time and stick to their stand, despite roadblocks. In addition, it instills greater trust and a sense of direction amongst employees. Then, CEOs must laterally apply seemingly unrelated information to adapt to new environments, assess new opportunities, and capitalize on them.

Thanks to Rakhi Oswal, Edrio!

#4- Communication

Photo Credit: Tim Absalikov

One of the important ones is communication skills. It is almost impossible to become a CEO if you lack this skill. You cannot do without it while meeting with partners, customers, employees, and even competitors. Emotional intelligence, the ability to be a good listener, the knowledge of non-verbal communication means, and even good manners are embraced by communication skills. Without the set of such traits, negotiations are almost doomed to failure.

Thanks to Tim Absalikov, Lasting Trend!

#5- Proficiency

Photo Credit: Peter Strahan

To be a CEO you need to be decisive foremost, those CEOs who are always behind the wave will often be the least successful. But perhaps more importantly, you need to be proficient in the industry you are running. If you are the CEO you cannot operate with success unless you are sufficiently up to date on what’s new and also the history of that business.

Thanks to Peter Strahan, Lantech!

#6- Ability to encourage innovation

Photo Credit: Elijah Miller

As a CEO, you need to have the ability to encourage innovation and creativity. Boredom destroys motivation. As a CEO you need to allow your employees to express their creative side and bring their ideas to projects. Just because someone works in accounts or the technical department doesn’t mean they don’t have innovative ideas! Encourage all of your employees to contribute ideas for new products, branding, or even a logo – whatever you’re trying to develop or improve within your company.

Thanks to Elijah Miller, RC Ride On Cars!

#7- Transparency

Photo Credit: Marc Roca

It’s undeniable that trust plays a vital role in a CEO’s relationship with his team. To build this trust, it’s essential for the CEO to maintain complete transparency with respect to his professional decisions and goals. When a CEO can be authentic in this way, and involve his employees in most processes they are more likely to feel motivated and dedicated to everything they do. However, make sure to accompany transparency with an approachability to foster a relationship that is truly rooted in trust.

Thanks to Marc Roca, 4WD Life!

#8- Proactivity

Photo Credit: Thalita Ferraz

It is absolutely essential that you can think for yourself if you’re going to be a successful CEO. You need to be able to anticipate problems and find solutions before they even come up. I think that it’s very important to be proactive in the majority of situations, but if you’re the one in charge, you can’t rely on the advice of other people in order to succeed, it has to come from you. A CEO must have a complete and balanced personality that should include a perfect blend of soft as well as hard skills.

Thanks to Thalita Ferraz, Her Bones!

#9- Self-awareness

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There are two critical skills that I think need to go hand in hand for any CEO who has sustained success. Self-awareness and a biased reaction. Self-awareness, because you need to understand what you are and are not good at and know how to be honest with yourself. If you don’t have that, you won’t be able to truly assess your and your company’s capabilities. Biased reaction, because you have to want to get things done quickly.

Thanks to Eytan Bensoussan, NorthOne!

#10- Openness

Photo Credit: Cayla Thurman

CEOs lead organizations and therefore have responsibility for the entire organization. As for the skill that a CEO must have, I believe openness is key. A CEO should know how to look for a middle ground in making critical business decisions. Before making a risky action, they must weigh the consequences and study how the decision will affect the company and its employees. Additionally, they should be able to have strong communication skills and must be understanding of matters in the workplace.

Thanks to Cayla Thurman, Rize Reviews!

#11- Controlled emotion

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For me, controlled emotion is one of the essential skills a CEO should have. CEOs face stressful situations now and then, and they should be able to maintain a respectful demeanor in which their workers would understand the underlying meaning of the emotion. In an ideal world, CEOs should not become enraged at minor errors. Instead, they should be able to lead employees on the right path to achieve business goals.

Thanks to Tim Clarke, SEOBlog!

#12- Growth mindset

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A CEO needs to have a growth mindset. This is the belief that skill and talent are something you can improve and learn over time, not something you're already born with. This kind of mindset has helped me take setbacks as learning curves rather than failures. It's this kind of empowered thinking that creates a positive and encouraging environment within the company. It can shift your employees' perspective and ripple out, helping everyone else develop a growth mindset.

Thanks to Debbie Littany, LongLiveDog!

#13- Patience and resourcefulness

Photo Credit: Michael Shen

Being patient and resourceful are among the most crucial traits a CEO must possess. It takes enormous guts and research to establish an empire. A forward-thinking, reachable objective must be decided upon and planned for in order to be successful. I began building my business in 2016, and I can attest that it has included endless research. I have a goal, but that doesn't imply I'll stop once I've achieved it. I should continue to put in a lot of effort while keeping in mind my employees

Thanks to Michael Shen, Skill Success!

#14- Leadership

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Leadership is complicated. While a good CEO will always solicit and consider input from the team, there are also times when a decision needs to be made quickly and firmly without outside influence. A big part of being an effective CEO is knowing how to be fluid with different leadership styles and when to use each style for the benefit of your team. There are times when you need to be firm, clear, and independent, while there are other times you need to blend in with your team as a fellow colleague.

Thanks to Simon Slade, SaleHoo!

#15- Empowering others

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Leadership is as much about knowing when to step back and listen, as it is about stepping forward to speak and lead. To lead, you must be willing to put your ego aside and allow those around you to speak and have input. A skillful CEO will empower those around them to take ownership and leadership in whatever role they have. Empowered people make up an empowered organization. There are other times still that you need to blend into the background and become a fly on the wall.

Thanks to Joshua Uebergang, Digital Darts!

#16- Problem-solving

IAM1453 – Co-Founder and CMO Helps to Further Outsourcing and Insight Into How People Work

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:16:50 -0400

Liam Martin is the co-founder and CMO of TimeDoctor.com, Staff.com and is a co-organizer of RunningRemote.com the largest conference on building remote teams. After working with remote employees for over 10 years, Liam works on furthering outsourcing and is passionate about how to gain insights into the inner workings of how people work.

CEO Story: Liam started as a teacher, but found out that he was not good at it. Pursued his grad school and started a business doing online tutoring which led him to cofound TimeDoctor.com to solve issues between the student and the tutor – and that made the business scalable. Expanded into other businesses like Staff.com and RunningRemote.com.
Business Service: TimeDoctor.com not only measures the time they work but also the task completed.
Secret Sauce: Mission advantage – not focused on profit work but for the purposes of what they can learn about it. Product advantage – real passion to pursue insights into productivity.
CEO Hack: Time Doctor & Twist App
CEO Nugget: Focus on what you're really good at and double down and triple down. / Working harder will move you forward.
CEO Defined: Responsibility and freedom (business owner)

Website: http://timedoctor.com
Other Site: http://staff.com
Other Site: http://runningremote.com

Episode Link: https://iamceo.co/2018/10/26/iam094-co-founder-cmo-helps-to-further-outsourcing-insight-into-how-people-work/

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IAM1452 – Acquisitions Master Helps in Fixing and Growing Businesses

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:16:07 -0400

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Michelle Seiler Tucker is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated. She holds the M&AMI (Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary) title, as well as Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Professional (CM&AP) and Certified Senior Business Analyst (CSBA). Michelle also owns many other businesses in several different industries. As a 20-year veteran in the M&A industry, she is regarded as the leading authority on buying, selling, fixing, and growing businesses. She and her firm have sold over a thousand businesses in almost every vertical and have a remarkable track record of success.

CEO Story: Michelle knew from the beginning that she would become an entrepreneur. Involved with many businesses, including franchising. And then so many people ask her if she has a business to sell. That is where she started small with buying and selling businesses, fixing them, and growing them. Eventually, it grew to bigger industries and kept her focus on developing the business.
Business Service: Buy and sell businesses. Find out what needs to be fixed and help them grow. Helping clients on achieving their objectives and goals.
Secret Sauce: Knows the client’s best interest and hard decisions to make, because she owns multiple businesses.
CEO Hack: Preparing and educating business owners. Plan their exit.
CEO Nugget: Know the 6 P’s of the business – people, product, process, proprietary, patrons, and profit.
CEO Defined: A great leader and a great follower. Grow yourself, empathetic.

Website: www.seilertucker.com

www.exitrichbook.com (for book website)

Facebook: michele.seilertucker , michelletuckerinternational

Instagram: michelleseilertucker

Twitter: MSeilerTucker

Linkedin: michelleseiler

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Best Ways to Encourage a Team to be Disruptive

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:16:22 -0400

Satisfied employees will always strive hard to achieve their goals and contribute to your business’ success. As a business owner, it’s therefore important to invest in your team and consider them in change-making processes.

#1- Participate in brainstorming

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Encouraging the whole team to participate in brainstorming (regardless of their job title), creative ideation, and naming projects is one way we do it. Disruptive innovation is best achieved in an open, supportive and collaborative environment where all ideas are valued. I say yes more than I say no and I also suspend judgment. In the senior living space, we encourage the team to forget “what’s always been done” or “what’s possible” to come up with new ideas to innovate and be disruptive.

Thanks to Cynthia Thurlow Cruver, 3rdPlus!

#2- Take the initiative to be great

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A team that takes initiative to be great is bound to be disruptive. Going beyond the call of duty shows pride in your work and sincere devotion to the company. Encourage your team to take initiative whenever possible—perhaps offer incentives to those who produce exceptional results, hit main KPIs, etc. A team of individuals who seek more responsibility is seen as trustworthy, reliable, and key to the success of the entire team.

Thanks to Dan Gray, Kotn Supply!

#3- Share personal experiences

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Share personal experiences, and give them the tools and resources they need for detailed insights, and proactively engage with your team to build better working relationships and encourage them to be disruptive. People respond well to sincere communication. The more comfortable they are around you, the better they’ll feel about approaching you for help, guidance, or just to chat. Engage your team with sincerity to gain their trust, loyalty, and respect.

Thanks to Ray Leon, Pet Insurance Review!

#4- Diverge and converge

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Fostering disruptive thinking depends on a team’s ability to effectively diverge (experience unfettered ideation) and converge (build connection by aligning on actions) to find new and innovative solutions. Diverging widens the perspective and allows the team to explore new ideas and opens up options. Converging coalesces collective wisdom and moves the team toward focused decisions and concrete outcomes. Great leaders actively facilitate discussions in a manner that invites and manages divergence and convergence.

Thanks to Lisen Stromberg, Rebellious PR!

#5- Ideation, collaboration, and failure

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Place value on the human capabilities of creating, ideating, and imagining new ideas. Innovation and disruption are reliant on risk-taking. So, collaborate with employees of all levels, in all departments. Acknowledge the good ideas and let the team act on them. If you want to move away from the status quo, place your customers in the future and figure out what they will need then – not now. Disruption takes time, experimentation, and learning from mistakes. Allow for failure during the process.

Thanks to Kanin Asva, Robust!

#6- Going away from the rigid structures

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Creativity cannot be curtailed to certain time slots, similar to innovation. Going away from the rigid 9-5 structure and providing amenities to employees at whichever hour of the day should be the norm going forward. With the inclusion of online platforms into the working module, employers can now provide 24*7 access to their employees. This combined with the 24*7 access will help bring out more from the employees; more in terms of work and innovation.

Thanks to Daniel Gray, Smart Scouter!

#7- Share content

Photo Credit: Josh Wright

We try to encourage our teams to be disruptive by frequently sharing content with them that focuses on disruption as well as frequently holding brainstorming sessions to come up with new ideas for our business. By giving our teams content that focuses on disruption, we start to make it a normal procedure and start to get their minds thinking in this sort of way. Usually, we focus on disruption in our marketing, meaning most of the content that we send them is marketing-related.

Thanks to Josh Wright, CellPhoneDeal!

#8- Lead by example

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If you want your team to be disruptive, it's important to start with yourself. You need to lead by example. If you're constantly shutting down everyone's suggestions and ideas, your team will start thinking that their ideas aren't good enough. So instead of shutting down their ideas, ask them questions about them—and listen carefully when they answer them! They'll feel much more empowered by this process than if you just tell them no immediately.

Thanks to Chris Roth, Highline Wellness!

#9- Show them the benefits of thinking outside the box

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Consistently show them the benefits of thinking outside the box, and reward them for their efforts towards being disruptive, even when those efforts don’t materialize into anything significant. Rewarding them for trying encourages them to consistently strive towards disruption. As you are encouraging your team to take risks and push boundaries, it is also imperative that you give them the necessary tools and support they need to be successful.

Thanks to Anup Kayastha, Height Comparison!

#10- Consider creative ideas

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If you want to encourage your team to be disruptive, you need to create an environment for them whereby they feel that they can be creative. This means inspiring them to think outside of the box and providing them with assistance when they have a good idea that could help your business to be disruptive. There are so many leaders out there who shut down ideas straight away, and it’s a real motivation killer – not to mention a creativity killer.

Thanks to Teri Shern, Conex Boxes!

#11- Get them out of their comfort zone

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If your team is stuck in a rut then you need to get them out of their comfort zone and into a disruptive mindset. Here are some ideas on how to do that: 1. Encourage out-of-the-box thinkers. 2. Ask them for new ideas and conversations rather than repeating old ones 3. Offer rewards for risk-taking or a chance to have an idea discussed in front of the team at a meeting 4. Give employees access to resources and support networks ‍so they can take risks without fear of failure ‍‍or embarrassment.

Thanks to Raven Cobb, Clearstep Health!

#12- Offer rewards

Photo Credit: Ronen Ben-Dror

Offering rewards for innovative, amazing ideas is a great way to encourage your staff to be disruptive. Whether working from home or in a traditional office setting, encouraging your team to be disruptive is all about the environment and culture you create. Your standard operating procedures are where you should start. Make sure to specify in your standard operating procedures that you value innovation and disruption. External consultants could offer new, unbiased viewpoints when it comes to embracing change.

Thanks to Ronen Ben-Dror, Blue Valley Marketing!

#13- Give them the tools they need

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If you want your team to be disruptive, you need to give them the tools and resources they need to succeed. In order to encourage your team to be disruptive, you need to provide a safe space for them. This can be done by providing them with offices that are in close proximity. You also need to provide them with a budget that is sufficient enough for their needs so that they can make their own decisions about what is necessary for their work.

Thanks to Thomas Niemczewski, Dream Chasers!

#14- Adopt experimentation and accept failure

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One of the best ways to encourage your team to be disruptive is by adopting a culture of experimentation and failure. In order to foster a culture that embraces experimentation and failure, it’s important for managers to develop an environment in which people feel safe enough to take risks. This means that employees should feel comfortable asking questions, being curious, and exploring ideas without fear that they will be punished for their mistakes.

Thanks to Jensen Lee, bidetsPLUS!

#15- Create an environment that is disruptive

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The best way to encourage your team to be disruptive is to create it. Create an office that is disruptive and that starts with you as a leader. The leader will set what kind of office or environment they want. You can start by discriminating all the rules and conditions with your team. The rules should be balanced between work and some time for personal communication. There is time for work, time for jokes, and time

IAM1451 – Food Blogger Cook with Authentic Dishes from Around the Globe

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:16:02 -0400

Alexandria Drzazgowski is the owner and CEO behind The Foreign Fork, a food blog where she is cooking a meal from every country in the world. Alexandria began her blog after 6 months of traveling Europe and eating delicious food in 15 countries! Upon her return from her travels, she got to work building her blog on nights and weekends while working a full-time job. These days, The Foreign Fork is Alexandria's full-time career! She received the Saveur Blog Award for Most Groundbreaking Voice in 2019 and has been featured in Buzzfeed, Bustle, Saveur, Elite Daily, Edible Arrangements, and more.

CEO Story: Alexandria got a degree in professional writing in 2018. Studied abroad in Rome and then made a lot of traveling to 15 countries in Europe and thought of food as a great way to learn and have an introduction to the culture, history, and geography in each country she visited. When Alexandria got home, she started a food blog, cooking food for every country in the world and shouting it out on her blog and social media.
Business Service: People can get recipes on her website. Work with other food brands and choose their products and food photography. Making recipes for brands or other bloggers.
Secret Sauce: Food blog is a food project. It comes with background, history, and appreciation of every authentic recipe she makes from different cultures.
CEO Hack: Book mention – Profit first ( method of accounting). Making your business profitable, having a good and easy accounting.
CEO Nugget: For food bloggers and content-based businesses, focus on search engine optimization. Learn to say thank you to yourself and appreciate what you have done in the past.
CEO Defined: Freedom having the time to enjoy time with your family. Having grit and having to work really hard.

Website: foreignfork.com

Instagram: theforeignfork

TikTok: theforeignfork

Facebook: theforeignfork

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmCgcQSRJay8ftINQeh33g

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Founder Helps in Digital Publication of Different Story Line

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:14:34 -0400

I am the publisher of East End Taste Magazine, a digital publication based in the Hamptons. I am also a freelance journalist and the founder of the Hamptons interactive brunch, and an annual event that takes place in the Hamptons every summer.

CEO Hack: I love Canva and check youtube resources to learn and research new designs
CEO Nugget: Try to research and find resources before starting over your business and don't be afraid to ask the experts
CEO Defined: Be in full control of your company and love every aspect, come to work with an open mind and don't give up

Website: https://eastendtastemagazine.com

Instagram: @eastendtaste

Twitter: @eastendtaste

Facebook: @eastendtaste

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Expert Uses Technology to Improve Healthcare Operations and Products

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:09:58 -0400

Shane is an expert in Business Development and Strategy, Sales Strategy, and Team Development. After over 20 years in the healthcare industry, Shane decided to use his passion for technology to improve healthcare operations and products. In 2018, he launched Hooray Health, an unconventional health insurance company that works hard to make healthcare coverage simple, accessible, and affordable.

CEO Hack: I like to get in the office early and do my work earlier so I can be available during the day
CEO Nugget: Love the problem and not your solutions because solutions change but the problem still remains
CEO Defined: A lot of humility, a lot of pressure, bring your team together, be a good listener and a coach

Website: https://hoorayhealthcare.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanefoss/

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Monday Motivation: YOUR GOALS DON’T CARE ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL. GET UP. GET ON WITH IT. GET STRONG.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:16:14 -0400

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.

Here are some takeaways from the video:

If you want things to change you have to change
Do not get comfortable
Your biggest enemy that you have to deal with is yourself
Your existence is wrapped around your purpose

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IAM1448 – CEO Helps Businessowners Train Teams to Increase Profitability

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 02:29:20 -0400

A poorly trained or untrained team is costing your business money and time every day! That's why Dr. Tonya Robertson (founder of Focused Training Solutions) and the team are proactive about ensuring that service-based business owners understand the importance of developing their teams to be more of an asset in order to increase profitability. Focused Training Solutions is not the average employee training agency. Dr. Robertson and the team take a holistic, strategic, and relational approach to ensure the ongoing success of businesses.

CEO Story: Tonya felt her past including her grandparents' lives was not lived to its potential, and having

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Tips in Being Disruptive

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:16:15 -0400

Building a customer base now goes beyond offering cheap substandard products. Improvement and ease of marketing have made this all possible thanks to the rise of social media platforms. On the other hand, this also creates an environment for a hyper-competitive market across various sectors even those that looked immune to technology such as healthcare. How can one stand out?

#1- Avoid personalizing it

Photo Credit: Cindy Corpis

Surprisingly, following this advice is challenging. When a student appears to be making a concerted effort to disrupt your session, it can be difficult to remain objective. But in almost all circumstances, if you step back and approach the problem as objectively as you can, you will be able to deal with it more effectively and be more likely to stop a repeat recurrence.

Thanks to Cindy Corpis, Search people free.net!

#2- Be ahead of everyone

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To be disruptive, you need to be ahead of everyone. Find resources where you can listen to what people will want next. With all the technology and social media around, this has become easier as each day passes by. If you can predict what your market will want next by looking at their history and activity, it will be easier for you to think outside the box to help your business or company become disruptive.

Thanks to Luke Lee, PalaLeather!

#3- Improve the existing process

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Disruption means utilizing non-traditional means to improve an existing process, the key word here is “improve.” Many disruptors believe that their new, innovative idea is enough, but it’s only as good as the benefit it provides to the existing way of doing business. For example, we saw a problem emerging in our industry where consumers were becoming stressed and confused, and we created our business in the hopes of simplifying the journey for consumers.

Thanks to Matt Woods, SOLD.com!

#4- Predict and shift with consumer behavior

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In a highly competitive and dynamic industry, you are either being disruptive or getting disrupted. When a company can adapt to the rhythm of constant disruption they are in alignment with the movement of the industry. The most important thing to consider in this process is consumer behavior. Much like technology, consumer behavior is constantly evolving. Therefore, if you aim to be disruptive, study the market and your target audience to know the steps you need to take.

Thanks to Benoit Lacroix, Portmoni!

#5- Make agility your priority

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When it comes to making big decisions and implementing them, the companies that can do it fastest have an added advantage. Moving quickly keeps you relevant and ahead of the game. This is why it’s critical to make agility your main focus. When you and your workforce become adaptable enough to move quickly, you can keep up with any new technology or processes with ease.

Thanks to Marc Roca, 4WD Life!

#6- Be creative and innovative

Photo Credit: Teri Shern

You can't just be disruptive out of nowhere: To be disruptive, you also need to be creative and innovative. You can’t disrupt an industry with the idea that has already been done – you need to think about something that’s new and exciting. You need to foster a culture that encourages creativity and innovation. When you do this, you’ll slowly learn how to be more creative. As you learn, you’ll be more likely to come up with amazing ideas and will be more likely to be disruptive within your industry.

Thanks to Teri Shern, Conex Boxes!

#7- Don't follow the status quo

Photo Credit: Aunia Kahn

Being disruptive might sound like a bad thing, but actually, it is an excellent part of business when done with care and intention. The best way I have found to be disruptive in business is to not always look to follow the status quo. One of the best things you can do is interrupt and disrupt the flow of things by thinking outside the norm. Shake things up and take some calculated risks. Being comfortable is wonderful, but not always the way to break free and experience amazing breakthroughs in life and business.

Thanks to Aunia Kahn, Rise Visible!

#8- Researching relevant information

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Researching relevant information from the past be it five years back or fifty the connection between today’s techniques and previous methods will create a window to implement disruptive strategies. Also, connecting the dots contributes to moving forward at the same time understanding and steering clear of the mistakes committed. Browsing through past mistakes or projects is one of the best ways to commence a new task and flex your brain muscles.

Thanks to Brandon Lee, Reptile Maniac!

#9- Be willing to take risks

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If you want to be truly disruptive, you need to be willing to take risks. This means being open to new ideas and embracing change. It also means having the courage to stand up for what you believe in, even if it means going against the grain. Disruptive entrepreneurs are often those who are willing to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. So if you're looking to be disruptive, don't be afraid to take some risks. So if you're feeling discouraged, remember that it takes time to make a difference.

Thanks to Catherine vanVonno, 20four7VA!

#10- Recognize trends and patterns early

Photo Credit: Justin Marshall

I acutely recognize trends and patterns early to help others understand how these shifts impact markets and consumer behavior. Disruption is very necessary to take the present technology to newer levels. The only way to disrupt is to create new things that can create a change in the world. So, if you have been given something to solve, try to think out of the conventional ways. This can give birth to new ideas and make you reinvent things.

Thanks to Justin Marshall, Desky!

#11- Keep up with your due diligence

Photo Credit: Deborah Sweeney

My best tip for being disruptive is to keep up with your due diligence. This may not sound like a fun bit of advice, but all businesses come with a certain amount of necessary housework to complete. It's important to keep your business in compliance with its state of incorporation, especially if it grows and challenges the status quo within its industry. Make sure to meet deadlines for renewals on documents like annual reports and pay all necessary fees and taxes.

Thanks to Deborah Sweeney, MyCorporation!

#12- Find a new value

Photo Credit: Georgi Todorov

It's important to think of ways to create new markets, offering something to the consumer they didn't even know they needed. An important step in disrupting the traditional industry is to find a new value that will attract customers. What do you offer other organizations in your industry cannot offer? For a startup, this can be as simple as offering a twist on personalized service, something your big competitors cannot do. You can disrupt by using your own innovation to make your company stand out.

Thanks to Georgi Todorov, Thrive My Way!

#13- Do something that motivates you

Photo Credit: Mark Blakey

If you do not begin with something that motivates and inspires you, you will never be able to make it and stand out. It is critical that you be out of your comfort zone and that the timing is correct. Regardless of how your strategy aligns with the marketplace, you are trying to target or what you intend to do, if you would like to be disruptive and benefit significantly from this strategy, you must closely analyze your market to determine the best opportunity produce your milestone.

Thanks to Mark Blakey, Autism Parenting Magazine!

#14- Look outside your industry

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30 Entrepreneurs Share What They Have Learnt from Inventing Anna

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:16:25 -0400

Inventing Anna is a mini-series thriller on Netflix. It is based on true events of how a con artist named Anna Delvey convinces the elite of New York that she is a German heiress. She not only steals people's hearts but also their money. This show has been gripping for everyone. Interestingly this mini-series has shown the skills and mindset that have made her a very successful founder and entrepreneur. We too can learn from her, regardless of what her motivation or methods are.

#1- Ambition and boldness can get you very far

Photo Credit: Harry Campbell

My biggest lesson from Netflix's Inventing Anna is that ambition and boldness can get you very, very far in life. From the very beginning, Anna had a clear idea in her mind: to leave her mark on the world. As the show ends, we can see that Anna is still happy with how things turned out even though she got caught and punished for her actions. Still, her ambition and boldness are to be admired, and other big-time executives also recognized and gave her respect for that.

Thanks to Harry Campbell, The Rideshare Guy!

#2- Trust someone only after doing your due diligence

Photo Credit: Jared Stern

The main lesson that entrepreneurs can learn from Inventing Anna is to trust someone after doing your due diligence. Networking and businesses heavily rely on trust. Doubting a person’s financial standing could cause damage to the relationship. Nevertheless, it is crucial to know who you are in business with. Checking the credibility of their existence is the first step. Ask around your networks and enterprises if they know of this person. Social media profiles don’t mean much when checking their credibility.

Thanks to Jared Stern, Uplift Legal Funding!

#3- To have confidence in myself

Photo Credit: Aimee White

As an entrepreneur, I found Inventing Anna to be a particularly useful show to watch. The biggest takeaway for me was to have confidence in myself as a woman entrepreneur. Her story was interesting and fascinating, and it has given me the drive that I need to always strive for success. Often it can be easy to worry about failure, but without putting yourself out there and reaching for the stars you’ll never know if you will be successful or not!

Thanks to Aimee White, Keyboard Kings!

#4- Success is a state of mind

Photo Credit: Rune Sovndahl

Success is a state of mind, and if you want to achieve success in life, you need to have the drive and ambition to do what is necessary. What we can definitely learn from Inventing Anna, is that your upbringing has a pivotal role in whether you will succeed. You can’t ask for a seat at the big table with the elite, you just have to take it. Those who want to succeed don’t ask, they just take. They took Anna seriously and assumed she was rich because of her mindset. And while I don’t support any illegal actions, I cannot deny that people can achieve anything in life, if they want it hard enough.

Thanks to Rune Sovndahl, Fantastic Services!

#5- To know your customers inside and out

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The show taught me a lot about operating a successful business in a subtle way. As a business owner, I could realize how critical it is to know your customers inside and out. Only then will we be able to present them with the desired solution. This also assists organizations in identifying clients across devices, ensuring that their privacy, channel, and frequency choices are always taken into account. Understanding insights from both online and offline channels, establishing stronger profiles, and providing a better customer experience are just a few other learnings from the show.

Thanks to Dominic Rosa, LanatanaRecovery!

#6- Fake it till you make it

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Of course, Anna has taken this too far, but when used within reason this can be a great strategy without any moral implications. In business, you have to market yourself and your company in a way that you want the world to see you. Often this image is a projection of what you're working towards, but have not reached just yet. Sometimes people are too shy to even talk out loud about their vision and goals, as it already feels preposterous. This is definitely not about Anna! She shows us how to own our dreams and goals.

Thanks to Kateryna Reshetilo, Greenice!

#8- Utilizing the right opportunities

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The best lesson that Inventing Anna can teach entrepreneurs revolves around utilizing the right opportunities. As much as she faked every step she took, you cannot deny the fact that she was obsessed enough to utilize the opportunity by feeding people the lie they wanted to believe, the lie that revolved around her picture as “the heiress” and changed her life. Similarly, entrepreneurs have to be obsessed enough to utilize the life-changing opportunities that come their way to survive the competition.

Thanks to Peter King, Authority Builders!

#9- Facing your fears

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Fears are the root of failures and they hold back one from trying something and achieving goals. Another thing for entrepreneurs to learn is to not let other people’s opinions control them. Understand that others’ opinions of you are from the image of you they have created in their minds, you cannot control that. Yes, do take good criticism that can help you improve. Entrepreneurs should believe in themselves and should not lose faith in what they are doing. Those are other lessons to learn from Inventing Anna.

Thanks to Christopher Sioco, Parachor Consulting!

#10- Get rid of fear of failure

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Our belief systems about failure or success limit us. It's not easy to do but one has to try to get over the self-limiting beliefs and use the power of their mind. Entrepreneurs should take risks. Failure is not about able to do it but, not even trying is a failure in the real sense. If you want to achieve your goals, you will have to believe in yourself. It's the first step in one’s life to succeed and live a dream life. An entrepreneur's life will be full of setbacks and challenges. But they shouldn’t lose faith. That’s one of the things to learn from Inventing Anna.

Thanks to Nathan Watson, Lion Locs!

#11- Communication happens at every turn

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What you say, do – and post on social media, which the character Anna Delvey loved to do – tells your story, whether you are aware of it or not. As entrepreneurs and business owners, we have a responsibility to our clients and our community, to be honest about who we are and what we do. We should be consistently reflecting on the narratives our words, actions and relationships tell. Otherwise, like Anna, when the truth comes out, it’s not going to end well for anyone.

Thanks to Amanda Staab, Folkwise PR!

#12- Honesty and patience are keys to entrepreneurship

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Inventing Anna is a fantastic depiction of what impatient entrepreneurship can lead to. If you are looking for a quick road to success, you should not go into business. Being an entrepreneur is all about slowly but surely building the foundation of your business so you have longevity for years to come. This kind of longevity can only come from constantly reflecting on the state of your business, and being honest about your goals and needs.

Thanks to Nick Drewe, Wethrift!

#13- Dedication and commitment

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While Anna Delvey doesn’t stand as the most positive and influential character in history, we can still adopt her dedication and commitment. She is never less ready for anything. Even for her trial, she shows up in a polished attire that gives out a loud image. Her boldness and sharpness are admirable. She was also highly committed to what she was doing with all her brains to it. If you decide you want something, you can have it. Try not to make it illegal though. Otherwise, dedication and commitment to their business are strong weapons for all entrepreneurs.

Thanks to Zarina Bahadur, 123 Baby Box!

#14- Creating demand by being rare

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Scarcity is a strong tactic that most brands have incorporated to gain public traction. It heavily infuses the fear of missing out and allows the sales to grow. Just as Sorokin could have had anybody but chose to go with the son of a diamond mogul and a German Heires. Imagine a notification saying “last 5 left” on something that you added to your cart. It will tempt the person to revisit what they had saved and most probably buy it if they want it badly.

Thanks to Erin LaCkore, LaCkore Couture!

#15- Soft skills

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The most important lesson from building Anna is the importance of soft skills or human skills, as many people prefer to call them. Empathy is a crucial skill that any entrepreneur or, better, any person must have to succeed in the market these times. In the case of Anna, her lack of empathy made her not reach her goals. People who used to like her
and believe her realized, at some point, that she could not understand the consequences of her acts and decided to stay away from her. It is the same in business.

Thanks to Ricardo Luís Von Groll, Talentify!

#16- Fight for your right to sit at the table

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The invisible barriers to entry for new entrepreneurs are very real, yet it's also possible to break through with the right creative strategy. For example, many entrepreneurs start fresh on the scene without investors, industry connections, or money to spare – just like Anna. No one can deny that she put herself out there and believed that she was capable and worth the time of influential people. To be a successful business owner, you have to think outside the box to earn a seat at the table while keeping your dignity intact.

Thanks to Amrita Saigal, Kudos!

#17- The belief system is the factor

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Entrepreneurs can learn that the belief system is the number factor in whether they succeed or fail in businesses. Although it might be a criminal act that is not supported by lots of people, the approach is what an entrepreneur could learn from it to succeed in their business. Here are the approaches to learn from Anna: Any entrepreneur who wants to achieve their goals should first believe in themselves and have the confidence to match.

Thanks to Lyle Florez, EasypeopleSearch!

#18- Develop authority

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I think that one of the biggest things entrepreneurs can learn from Inventing Anna is that developing authority within your industry is key to success. Authority as in becoming a reputable expert, so that clients trust you. It's pretty much what big brands do, their name becomes a synonym with being the best or knowing the most, so clients will automatically trust anything they sell or do!

Thanks to Brandon Li, Power!