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I'm answering listener questions on today's podcast! If you have a question you would like to ask, leave me a comment with it in the reviews on Apple Podcasts or send me a message!  I'm answering these questions today:  Expanding: Meredith wants to know when and how to expand her second business. Is now the right time to do that? Can her first company fund the expansion of her 2nd company? Boundaries: Joe wants to know how he can protect his time when his clients are crossing his personal boundaries. Branding: It's important to brand yourself. That means sometimes you'll need to have headshots and professional images taken. It elevates your presence online. This week, I have an ask! Join my new Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/577321710763781 Leave any questions you may have in the reviews on Apple. Small steps forward daily, friends! 👊

Most people listening to this show are visionaries. You need an integrator to maximize the potential in your company. So what is an integrator? Strong integrators create profit for companies. What You'll Learn Visionaries can see where we should go. Integrators know how to perform the steps to get there.  A big role of the integrator is to stop the chaos. Visionaries are idea people. They can do marketing and selling, but they aren't great at fulfillment.  The integrator brings a vision to life and keeps a visionary focused. The visionary creates harmony, organization, and keeps teams on course. In order to be a good pair, the visionary and the integrator will have different personality profiles. They are yin and yang.  Businesses don't do as well as they could do if they don't have a proper integrator.  Do it, document, delegate. This is the formula to grow and scale. Ask yourself these questions: Are you financially ready to afford an integrator?  Are you mentally prepped to let go of control? Is your lifestyle ready? Are you ready to stay in your lane and not overstep boundaries? The best way to keep visionaries and integrators on task is to have an off-site same-page meeting to make sure everyone is going in the same direction. You must communicate. To find an integrator, you must first establish the role and get clear on what you want them to do. You can perform a time study to start this process. Get rid of the things you don't like to do to and give them to the integrator. You have to dial in systems and processes in order to grow. Question of the Day: At what point do you determine your success as a parent? Are they independent? Is it being able to function as an adult? How is that success defined? Work With Tomas: tomaskeenan.com Book Time w/ Tomas: Fractional COO Services Exploratory Call

Marc Zalmanoff, of Marc Z Fitness & Nutrition (a.k.a. "that asshole"), started and continues his venture because he cares about bringing effective, safe, and FUN fitness solutions to busy, time-poor professionals just like you. He understands your struggles and trials because he has undergone the same in his own fitness journey. What You'll Learn: "If you'll just start, everything else will take care of itself." ~Marc Too many times, we just don't start!  "The answer to almost every issue is to get up and do something about it." ~Tomas Almost every problem you face, from business to health, can be fixed by simply doing something about it. Small steps forward daily! 👊 Continuing to get clearer on your purpose in this world makes you better and stronger in your field. You'll feel more aligned in your work.  Is there work at work? Of course! But you can craft an existence with a high level of joy if you are intentional with each day.  Your identity will show itself through self-development. The more you develop yourself, the more you find yourself. Everything intertwines together.  When you build your day with intentionality, you can stop living a reactionary life. instead, you can grow.  Opportunities with the right people appear when you're properly aligned.  Confidence leads to sales. Anything you ever pursue in life, pursue it with confidence in knowing you're doing the right thing. You have no control over if people like you or not. There are people for everyone. Even assholes have people who like them. When you get to a point of accepting who you are, you can just be. Most people never get here.  When you do hard things, you are reminded of your humanity. You're reminded of how good you have it.  How are you showing up in this world? Only you can decide!  Your inner 5-year-old is holding you back. Stop it. Something is dictating what you do -- so let a routine set you free. Discipline makes life better.  What boxes do you need to check off to lay down at night to know you lived a good day. Cut the bullshit. Don't let other people dictate the way you think and feel. Go do what you want to do. Live the way you want to live. Tomas "speaks champion" over his kids. He asks them, "Are you being a champion right now?" This comes from his family's core value: Be A Champion Do not push people away who are trying to level up and belong. They look up to you and want to be like you. The more you level up, the more of an authority you become. Don't forget it. Don't disrespect it. Question of the Day: At what point do you determine your success as a parent? Are they independent? Is it being able to function as an adult? How is that success defined? Work With Marc: marczfitness.com Buy Marc's Book: Amazon Follow Marc: Instagram Book Time w/ Tomas: Fractional COO Services Exploratory Call

Jessie Lee is a heart-driven, culture-driven, women-focused, influencer-building multiple 7-figure annual earners, as verified by Network Marketing Pros’ Hall of Fame. She is currently the number one female network marketer in the world. She got her start in direct sales 10 years ago when she needed $300 extra a month to pay rent. In 2015, Jessie Lee found network marketing through Facebook and made the move to better her future and build a lasting legacy with residual income. What You'll Learn Jessie Lee knows how to convert network marketing sales. She teaches social media and brand strategy. Doing it the right way and not being scammy has brought her success. If you don't have standards in your business, you don't have a business. Educating yourself in business will be your secret weapon. Health and stress play a factor in everything you do. You have to block time off for you. Block it off in your calendar and you won't feel guilty about turning off. If you can't say no, it's because you're worried too much about what others think. Stop saying yes to everything. Start saying yes to what you want to yes to instead of what social media says you should say yes to. Car collections are cool, and Jessie Lee is the coolest. It's perfectly fine to treat yourself. Be the kind of person they make into a statue. They don't make statues for quitters.  Network marketing was Jessie's cash flow for her other businesses.  Building a business out of anger to" prove them wrong" isn't always bad. It brings a different level of fuel. Haters are good.  The comments you get online do not exist in real life. Stop worrying so much about it. In real life, people will be nice to your face. Jessie grew her following on social media by showing her personality.  Stop overthinking content. Jump in and create, or you're missing out on leads. She leaves a ton of tips in this episode! Make sure you're on Facebook & Instagram Reels. Connect With Jessie Instagram: instagram.com/imbosslee Hire Jessie: heyjessielee.com Buy My Book Unf**ck Your Business: https://amzn.to/3Oddfdd Work With Me Tomas Keenan: tomaskeenan.com

Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter, a fundraising research lab and consulting firm that works with businesses, nonprofits, and NGOs to help them grow their resource capacity. A nonprofit thought leader, Kachuriak is the author of the book Optimize Your Fundraising, lead researcher and co-author of the Online Fundraising Scorecard, Why Should I Give to You? (The Nonprofit Value Proposition Index Study), and The Midlevel Donor Crisis. Kachuriak has trained organizations in fundraising optimization around the world and is a frequent speaker at international nonprofit conferences. What You'll Learn Sticking around can help you build bigger experiences. Tim found himself on stages, speaking about his work because he stayed at the first firm he was with, which ultimately helped him build his personal brand. The safest path to revenue is a good idea if you can find it. Insourcing to create profits works out as well. There is a difference between cash and revenues. When you bring on your first new hire, having some cash built up before your first new hire will make it less scary.  Working in a niche is always a good idea. Tim works in non-profits but specializes in the upper 3.5% because they have economies of scale. Don't feel the need to constantly change your core business model. Stay in your lane and build it stronger. Client onboarding is so important. It helps everyone know what to expect and what the deliverables will be. Establishing core values right away is better than waiting until you've been up and running for some time.  Connect With Tim Work with him: nextafter.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timkachuriak Buy My Book Unf**ck Your Business: https://amzn.to/3Oddfdd Work With Me Tomas Keenan: tomaskeenan.com

  "It's always better when you come from a place where you can talk about the scar instead of the wound." ~Daniel Blue Never having owned a business before, and then facing heavy litigation, Daniel knows how to adapt and overcome really big mistakes. He credits his success to the crew he runs with. He was close to quitting, but he stuck it out and learned how to win by practicing gratitude even through hard times. He has a championship mindset. What You'll Learn: ✅ Surviving litigation is difficult and expensive, but sometimes we have to face these hurdles. We have to learn how to overcome them.  ✅ Sometimes you outgrow people, and that's okay!  ✅ Be super real with your team. That is the only way to lead.  ✅ A part of growth is realizing you're not always the one who has the best idea. The job of the leader is to gather the ideas and choose the best one, not to always come up with the best idea.  ✅ Keeping it real with those who report to you and those you report to, is truly pivotal to teamwork.  ✅ Find your key players and see if they have your back by going through battles together.  ✅ If you want people to trust you, you have to confide in them and let them see why you are making certain decisions. It creates team buy-in.  ✅ Talking about your scars will impact more people than talking about how you're wounded.  Connect With Daniel   www.danielblue.me Instagram: instagram.com/danielblue__ Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100026753792739 Buy My Book Unf**ck Your Business: https://amzn.to/3Oddfdd Work With Me Tomas Keenan: tomaskeenan.com

Playing With The Pros w/ Taylor Symmank - Episode 138 Taylor Symmank helps high achievers level up their performance so they can fast-track their life and career. Taylor works with me at Apex. He just celebrated his first six-figure month. He is absolutely killing it. His path has been incredible and includes time spent in the NFL. What You'll Learn: Taylor worked harder than everyone else to achieve his goal of becoming a professional athlete. He had to learn a new position in college, he went all in, and that dedication ultimately led him to the NFL.  When you are the new guy in a highly competitive environment, next to your heroes,  your mindset has to be stronger than ever and you have to be ready to prove yourself. Working with teammates who are about to achieve huge victories is very apparent. There is a level of professionalism and a sense of knowing that comes with being surrounded by winners. You know you're in the right place at the right time. It is okay to put your phone on airplane mode to get through difficult times. You deserve time and space to put yourself and your family first. Own it. Extreme ownership is accepting the reality that no one is coming to save you. Owning your life and every decision will make your life better. It will eliminate victim mentality.  Sooner than later, you will begin to transition in your career. Be ready to make these moves and accept new opportunities.  Connect With Taylor Instagram: instagram.com/tsymm Facebook: facebook.com/taylor.symmank Buy My Book Unf**ck Your Business: https://amzn.to/3Oddfdd Work With Me Tomas Keenan: tomaskeenan.com

  How do you determine whether moving forward with your business idea during shaky economic times is wise? And what can you do to ensure that this new business is set up for success?   When Alex Cantaboni started his pest control business in 2009, he heard from his share of naysayers on the heels of the recession. Not only was the timing called into questioning, but Alex was also entering an exceedingly competitive market. In Texas, there are hundreds of these companies, all warding off Texas-sized pests. But a few things set Alex’s operation apart and, 12 years and 32 employees later, have made it into the success it is today.    On this episode of the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast, Tomas and Alex talk about his journey from working 90-hour weeks for others to owning his company, how he’s transforming the way fumigation as a career path is seen (“I want it to be a respectable industry”), and the impact core values have had on his turnover rate.   What You’ll Learn:   Why never offering discount services has been one of Alex’s keys to success The hiring trick that’s saved him “hundreds and hundreds of hours” Why he does a quarterly review of his customers — and ultimately chooses to “fire” some And much more! Favorite Quote:   “Firing customers is one of the most liberating things you can do… when you get rid of a**hole customers, the morale of your team increases, and you can take that effort and energy and put it into the right people.”     Alex Cantaboni Connect with Alex: LinkedIn Facebook   How To Get Involved: From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him. Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop. Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next. 

John Highly didn't predict any of this happening, but he's at the point in his life where he doesn't doubt the possibilities. He has been following his intuition, and it has led him to massive success. I'm excited to have him back on the show this week! He has grown so much since we last spoke in 2020.  What You'll Learn  You need to let go and let a higher power move you in the right direction. You don't know everything, so stop pretending like you do and go where it's meant to be. Give it to God. Fear cannot exist where gratitude lives. It is hard at first to retrain your brain to be more thankful, but if you can perfect this, you will live a happier life.  When you transform, you become stronger. Anytime John has transformed himself, physically or mentally, he has gained strength by changing himself into something different. There are mourning periods involved with any transformation, so be prepared for that.  If you front-load your day you will set yourself up for success.  Go deep and get dark, even in the gym. Address your dark side and dig deep to push yourself the extra mile or you'll get the same mediocre results. This is how you grow. You have to love yourself before you can love anyone else and anyone else can love you. It doesn't come from the outside-in. Become selfish for you and "shit will get good". Sometimes that looks like a shift in your schedule to prioritize yourself. If you are not on the journey of self-actualization, you will be mad at other people all the time because you're living like a miserable person. It's Hell on Earth. You have a choice to change. Long-suffering is ignoring all the signs about what you should be doing and you stay in pain.  Extreme accountability is the way to go. Stop the excuses.  Connect With John Instagram: instagram.com/john_highley Work with John: marketingsavage.com Buy My Book Unf**ck Your Business: https://amzn.to/3Oddfdd Work With Me Tomas Keenan: tomaskeenan.com    

Some people think that it takes 10 years to get massive things accomplished.  Technology and the compressed learning curve of human beings has made that easier than ever before in the history of mankind. Back in 2018, Ryan Stewman launched the very first Million Dollar Mastermind, a collective gathering of Sales Pros, CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Investors who have assembled to learn about what it means to win in life and business. Today, Tom shares a little about when he attended his first Million Dollar Mastermind. He talks about what it is and how he has leveraged it into creating optimal opportunities for connecting, engaging, and making lifelong connections. Tom talks about why it’s important to leverage travel days as a break.  He talks about compression socks and why it’s important to wear them when you attend multi-day events and the benefits to help lessen fatigue and any pain you may have in your back.  Tom highlights the importance of following the dress code for optimal comfort while setting yourself up for success in connecting with people you’re interested in connecting with. Tom shares a little about “conference junkie syndrome” and how to avoid it yourself.  What You’ll Learn: The top tips for making the most of in-person masterminds  When Tomas attended his first Million Dollar Mastermind What he learned from the event, and how he got the most value Why implementing what you learned immediately is more impactful than waiting until you get home to the the comfort you’re used to Leveraging the high you get from going to a live event in a foreign city where you have new experiences, and learn new information you can use in your life and business. What taking action actually looks like once you’ve attended one of these events.  How you can find the 3 most important things you’ve learned from the event to ensure success Why getting the itinerary ahead of time is great so you can plan who you’re going to go see and schedule in-person meetings at the event.  Paper business cards, why they’re useless, and how you can prevent people from being forgetable What an NFC chip can do to change the game for connecting to potential prospects The 3 things that get saved when you share your contact card Why it’s important to build  form where you can connect with someone  How much Tom actually weighs and a quick tip he has for staying fresh and bouncy Why spending money and attending an event is not enough to solve your problems. (Tom shares the secret most people don’t know when attending live events)    How To Get Involved: From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him.   Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop.   Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.     

This is a replay of Episode 81 of the Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast featuring Zack Hughes, and since our initial meeting and episode, he's joined us as one of our Apex Elite Coaches working with successful 7 and 8 figure CEOs and business owners navigate the testy waters of leadership in life and business at this time in human history.  It's one of my favorite episodes because of what Zack shares in here that can help you in every aspect of your life.  Do you want to learn real discipline? Listen to a soldier. And not just any soldier - if you want the secrets to ultimate teamwork, dedication, and resilience, you’ve got to seek out the best of the best. Zack Hughes is a former Green Beret Special Forces soldier who became the COO of Elite Meet and co-founder of Operators Association following a career-ending injury in Afghanistan. Now, Zack puts his exceptional discipline and focus towards motivating, educating, and supporting other veterans and new Special Operators on the rise.    On this episode of the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast, Tomas and Zack dive deep into the unique dynamic that exists in a Green Beret Special Forces team and the values that that experience instilled in Zack, how a series of injuries ended Zack’s military career and the shift that followed, and the trials, errors, and wins of Zack’s growing experience in social media strategy. Listen in for an interview unlike any other with a warrior who brings a whole new mindset to the world of business.    What You’ll Learn:   What an airdrop of supplies in Afghanistan looks like, both to the soldiers stationed there and the local community How Zack balances the “all for the team” mindset he experienced in Special Forces with the more individual mindset of an entrepreneur, and why each is useful in its own ways Why Zack now feels a responsibility to mentor and improve both the existing and the up-and-coming Special Forces community even after his military service has ended - and what he’s doing about it And much more! Favorite Quote:   “The rooms that you're in play a huge part in who you are and what you do. And this room, this building, these people, Special Operations rooms, those people selection rooms...getting in the room with the same like-minded individuals - you can't put a number on that. It changes everything.”   Zack Hughes     Connect with Zack:   Instagram   Facebook   LinkedIn   YouTube   TikTok    Elite Meet   Operators Association How To Get Involved:   From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him.   Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop.   Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.   

Each and everyone of us has our own path.  Some paths are wide, paved, and go in a straight line.  Others are jagged, butted up against the side of a ridged mountain, and leave only room for your feet to walk.  Many people have walked the various paths on this planet, but the same path does not belong to everyone.  You are on your own journey.  There is no right or wrong, but lessons learned along the way that belong to each individual. You must gain the experience through making mistakes, knowing success, and eventually becoming wise. But it doesn’t stop there. Along your journey, you’ll be called to help others even when you don’t have much to give except your hands, your heart, and your work ethic. Today’s guest has walked a million miles and survived things most people wouldn’t. Today, he shares his story.  Dustin Johnson, Personal Coach, is a dynamic and focused human being.  He’s a best-selling author of the book, “Strength Through Struggle.” He’s a personal trainer and a nutrition savant. There aren’t many roaming the planet with close to 0% body fat, but Dustin is one of them. His main focus is to help others along their paths easily while avoiding the pratfalls of the human condition.  Today, Tom and Dustin dive in and talk about his background in being a husband of close to 13 years, fitness and nutrition coach, and how he just came in from off the road living in a bus. Tom shares how he and Dustin met and one invitation that struck up a friendship. Dustin talks about how he met his wife and they were both living miserably in marriage, running wild and with motorcycle groups. One day, Dustin and his wife Tonya decided to get their lives together.  Dustin shares how he decided to get clean and sober, and his first conversation with a psychologist that made him realize the true significance of his life.  He talks about doing the work starting with his health and getting his life back on track by simply using anything he had around him. Dustin reveals one of the most powerful transformations that happened to him in the last 2 years that changed his life.    What You’ll Learn: The early wild days of Dustin Johnson  What happens to most people when they take 6,000 mgs of prescription pills Why accountability is so important  Who Pastor Keith is and what Warrior Night is A powerful message Dustin received in a room full of 400 men he didn’t know that sent shivers down his spine Tom and Dustin share why it’s important to pay attention to the signs that prompt you to reach out to someone The challenges of doing the 75Hard program and an experience Tom had that helped him One powerful business lesson that makes it easy for people to buy from you The power of charity, saying yes, and the abundance that comes from giving from your heart What it’s like to live a minimalist lifestyle and how it removes every single obstacle in your way to success Why Tom said getting rid of drinking was the easiest part of doing 75Hard. One message from Steve Weatherford that struck up a conversation that would impact a major decision Dustin would make in his life by simply giving a testimonial Tom drops a highly recommended book everyone should read How to connect with Dustin on Social Media  Favorite Quote:  “You stop right where you’re supposed to stop. How many times have you woke up in the middle of the night thinking about someone? That’s not a coincidence. The first thing you do in the morning is you reach out to that person and check on them. We all want to be checked on. It doesn’t matter how much you make be it $5/hr, $500, $5,000, $500,000, or $5 million…..Ultimately at the end of the day, people just want to know that someone cares.” -Dustin Johnson    Connect With Dustin:  Facebook Instagram Connect On LinkTree    How To Get Involved: From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him.   Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop.   Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.     

If you’re a nosy bastard and like to be on the “inside” of what happens in successful movement, you’re in for a real treat.  If you feel like you’re in a place where you don’t belong. A marriage where you’ve become a cuckold.  A business partnership that is selfishly one-sided……….you’re in the right place to take a quick peek of what a life you only daydream about resembles.  Today, Tom, has Drewbie Wilson back on the show. He’s the VP of Break Free Academy, Founder of the Crushing the Day Podcast and author of the Crushing the Day, and affectionately labled as the “Meme Lord,” closing over $2 million dollars in sales by simply using memes.   Today, Tom and Drewbie make some time to catch up for an “entrepreneurial booty call,” shedding some insight in what’s been happening over the last year or so. They discuss the power of being surrounded by people who stand up, show up, and jump in no matter what is required of them, no questions asked.  Drewbie shares about why he and his family decided to invite a new furry friend into their household.  He talks candidly about the difference between renting a home and the reason why buying a home has become more impactful for him because of the freedom it brings.  Tom and Drewbie talk about the easiest way to get tickets to the most highly-anticipated and sold out event, Million Dollar Mastermind. They talk about David Goggins, and how to meet him.  Tom and Drewbie briefly talk about how to eradicate your life of toxicity and negative people and why you shouldn’t care once you remove them.   What You’ll Learn: One way you can make your way to the highly-coveted Million Dollar Mastermind when tickets have already been sold out What it means to have reliable people in your circle when you need it Something up and coming entrepreneurs need to have in their personal and professional lives How to create specific roles in your business starting with core values and using them to attract the right people into your life  What happens to most people when you dial in your core values How understanding the nuances of repetition in work best qualifies you as someone who can stand up in any business at any time  Drewbie shares how he got a new dog and what type Who got into a new home and the comparison between ownership and how it correlates to freedom  Why it’s important to set a baseline in your life and how to build off of it How to create your own stage to speak on Something huge coming that will make it easier for you to host your very own event Apex style; the template is revealed Favorite Quote:  “It all looks easy from the outside,but when you get behind the curtains, it’s a big ugly mess.”  Drewbie “Meme Lord” Wilson  How To Get Involved: From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him.   Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop.   Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.     

Right now, Tom has been working on some new episodes to roll out to you and finalizing the details of one of the biggest events he's ever been a part of throwing in his life and career to date. If you haven't gotten your tickets, Million Dollar Mastermind is just around the corner June 3rd-5th in Frisco Texas.  Be sure to get a ticket and get your ass there.  It's 3 days of mic-dropping impactful mindset, business strategies and tactics from some of the biggest thought leaders and influencers in life in business like:  Ed Mylett Ryan Stewman  Sean Whalen Eric Thomas Antonio Swad Tom Brady (Yes, the GOAT) and grammy award winning entertainment.  RSVP here---> MDM2022 New episodes are coming soon. For now, enjoy this power-packed throwback to episode 65 where Ramon Casaus breaks culture down beyond the numbers. “Everyone wants to be a boss until it's time to do boss shit,” says host Tomas Keenan. This week, Ramon Casaus and Tomas have the scoop on doing boss shit—and doing it well.    Ramon Casaus is the founder and CEO of ROC Real Estate Partners. Ramon is also a partner with Strategic Insurance Group and the host of The ROCSTAR Alliance.   In this episode of Step It Up Entrepreneur, Ramon Casaus and host Tomas Keenan dig into vision mapping, team culture, and of course, the hot topic of the moment, the new social network for entrepreneurs: Clubhouse. Listen in to pick up actionable strategies for elevating your business.    What You’ll Learn: Strategies for visioning and manifesting your end game goals What tactics Ramon uses to keep his team organized and motivated How to let go of team members who are weighing the team down  Favorite Quote: “It's that mental edge on your shoulder knowing that you've already been through some shit and ain't nothing gonna knock you off now. And when we have every single person or organization dialed in like that, collectively, that energy—that's what I love about culture. You can't fake it, you can't buy it. You can't just create it one day, you can't steal somebody else's. It's 100% organic.” —Ramon Casaus   Connect With Ramon: Find Ramon on Instagram and at Clubhouse.   How To Get Involved: From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him.   Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop.   Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.     

If you were to look back into your past, you would find a place where you have spoken things out loud that came to fruition.  Things you’re currently doing today.  People you currently have in your life.  Opportunities that came from a simple thought, backed by hard work, consistency, and endless dedication to succeed.   Tom recorded this episode back in September of 2020 while he was still working in the GPS tracking space.  Back then, he was living in New York.  Back then, he was trying to figure out a way to improve upon what I was already doing.  It was isolating at times, and there were many moments he just wanted to shut it all down and start over again.  He had created something that owned me.  The pressure.  Stress.  A Business that required his focus and attention.  Thoughts of being trapped in something that no longer served him.  One realization came to him that propelled him to invest in a coach and later a mastermind that would go on to change his life dramatically.    It all started with Tom deciding to go all-in on himself and invest in the one person he needed to trust and count on the whole time……..himself.  Favorite Quote: “For the first time in my life, I was putting myself first above my business. That sounds fucked up, but I am a firm believer that you need to take care of yourself before anybody else. It’s like being on an airplane.  If shit hits the fan and the mask pops out, you need to put your mask on first before you put your kids’ mask on first. Once you have your mask on and have good oxygen flowing, you’ll be able to help everyone else.” -Tomas Keenan     How to Get Involved  From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him. Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop. Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.

Rule number one in life:  There are no rules.  There are no metrics that say you have to spend 20 years to build an empire before you can claim success.  If you understand energy, and time, you’ll know that the more action you take, the more work you do towards your specified goals, the more experience you have.  This leads to more opportunities that naturally come to you.  When it comes to getting shit done and the rewards that come with it, the most important things to pair like a fine wine are repetitions, hard work, and consistency.   Taylor Feamster, Co-Owner of the Strata Group, community leader, proud mother, and happy wife and business partner of Chris Feamster.  She’s launching her podcast in the coming weeks focused on talking love and business featuring guests from all walks of life.  Tom and Taylor jump right into the episode talking about the beginning of her journey just 10 months ago into Apex.  She shares how she took it hard when she realized she needed to replace herself, stripping her identity from the position, the team, and the company she built.  Taylor shares how she didn’t truly realize the value of who she was in her marriage and as a business partner to her husband, Chris until he pointed it out.  Tom shares some growing pains in marriage, business, and one moment when he looked up from his phone to see his wife with her face buried in her hands, in tears.  Taylor talks about breaking through personal barriers our egos create and highlight why it’s the solution to being able to truly focus on continuing to pursue her passions.  They have a candid discussion about parenting and how being stir crazy is a real thing when it comes to being a “stay at home” parent. Taylor shares a little about her podcast soon to be released in the coming weeks. She’s not even 30 and has managed to rip a hole in everything conventional from parenting, being married, being a business owner, and finding ones true path to becoming an elite leader in order to change more lives.    What You’ll Learn:  What it’s like being an entrepreneur being married to an entrepreneur  How Taylor and her husband Chris had to figure out how to work and live as married people The discovery of the perfect dynamic in being the integrator to her husband’s visionary role and how it affected their relationship The hard pill Taylor had to swallow as they were growing the business How Taylor was able to find fulfillment in her role daily which led to her leaving her position The challenges associated with ego that prevent many businesses from growing  Why replacing yourself is one of the most important things you can do to remove bottlenecks in your company  Taylor shares the importance of connecting the dots for fellow entrepreneurs by creating networks and pouring in her knowledge with the collective Tom shares some of his journey and how he discovered his passion through a series of blind decisions  Taylor talks about being abandoned as a child and how it fueled and almost crippled her until she had a huge revelation Why Taylor became a loan officer in addition to their home building team and real estate team  How many homes and how much volume Taylor’s office did in 2021  Why Systems, processes, and building a solid foundation is so important  Some stories of people they’ve helped in the recent years and the impact they’ve had in their lives Tom talks about why it’s important to do things above and beyond for the people you employ and how it makes a huge difference personally and professionally  Taylor’s fourthcoming podcast and what it’s about   And much more! Favorite Quote: “When I decided to start transitioning out of my position that was really hard because I had attached so much of my identity and my value to my team and to the company I had built based on that position. So when I brought someone else in, I thought, “Damn, they don’t need me anymore.” And again, that ego came back up and then I started thinking, this is an amazing opportunity and I could think about what do I want to do next?” Taylor Feamster  Connect with  Taylor:   Facebook Instagram How To Get Involved: From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him. Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop. Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.

There are people in this world that vibrate on a 0-50 level.  And there are some that are always on at 100%.  They have the energy of a child riddled with ADHD and an insatiable appetite for every single thing in life. They wear their heart on their sleeves and care at the deepest levels and they don’t seem to have an off button.  Dave Carroll is the Founder and CEO of Dope Marketing, the Owner of a Cleaning Company, A-Type Data, and his 4th company, Lionshare Technology. He is a father and partnered with a wonderful human being who is his spouse and business partner Birynne.      Tom starts this episode with a very simple question asking how Dave found marketing.  Dave shares how he found his way into entrepreneurship at the age of 25 by starting a cleaning company where he was strapped to a truck doing all the things required in business from cleaning gutters to writing out invoices and receipts on carbon copy paper.  Tom and Dave talk about being entrepreneurs and the women that support them.  Dave shares how he started his 3 other companies and how they serve their clients.  He talks about being a very judgmental person at one time and how he was able to temper it in order to grow into the leader he needed to be.  Tom and Dave talk about being let down by people who don’t keep their word on getting certain things done.  Core values are discussed, as well as the power of the Apex network. This is a high-energy and intense episode riddled with golden nuggets centered around family, friendships, success, and the driving force behind every single wild-eyed entrepreneur walking the planet today. You’re in for a real treat.  What You’ll Learn:  The first business Dave started at 25 years of age and what he spent most of his time doing How he took out student loans to sell weed  The four businesses Dave started  How many users Dave had in his first software company  What it’s like working with your spouse in every aspect of your life  A unique 90-day hiring process for new employees that works to identify keepers every single time The power of the GCODE How many times both of Dave’s parents were married  One of the greatest compliments Tom ever received from an individual A moment of humility Dave shares when he couldn’t afford a $400 a month mini-van payment  and the feeling of being able to afford a Lambo rental while taking the kids on vacation to Disney Why it’s important to have accountability measures in place in any company How core values are impactful to have in life and business What happens when you don’t show up as the same person everywhere you are The importance of being the most elite version of yourself because of the people watching and the opportunities waiting for you  And much more! Favorite Quote: “The only ship that doesn’t sail is a partnership.” Dave Carroll   Connect with  Dave:  Facebook Instagram Email: dave@dopemarketing.com   How To Get Involved: From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him. Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop. Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.

In life, we focus on the wrong things sometimes.  We chase money, goals, power, control, and the ever-elusive pursuit of what’s waiting at the top of the mountain only to discover, we could have everything and more if we would simply just let go. It’s not a bad thing to want more, but our focus and intentions behind what we want should not be placed in things, but people.  Sam Kafuman is CEO of On The Level Construction, Entrepreneurial Coach, and host of the “Never Stop Building” Podcast.  He is a family-first man, married to his wife of 5 years and has 2 children ages 12 and 9.  Today’s episode is bringing you a conversation you won’t hear that’s had between 2 men often.  The topic is mainly focused on family.  Sam brings a genuine flow to today’s show as he talks about taking his family for granted. Focusing on money. Chasing the dream. Being okay with being comfortable, and realizing how he was missing the mark by ignoring the one thing that was the purpose for chasing everything.  Sam shares how making one simple shift in his focus allowed everything else to fall in place in his life simply by focusing on his family.  Tom and Sam make the link between business and the similarities of having a family.  They discuss the main mission of a CEO and why it’s important to implement everything first and clean up later. Tom shares one unique approach he took to put himself center stage in front of 4,000 people at an industry conference for 3 hours.  This is one transformative episode you don’t want to miss. Pop the corn and pull up a seat.  What You’ll Learn:    Why it’s important to have core values in a family and company  The one shift Sam made to switch his focus from business to family and why he did it How Sam’s company is able to have an “unlimited PTO policy.” What you have to do even if your business isn’t there Why doing everything now is better than waiting until it’s perfect How Sam became more intentional with his family schedule Tom breaks down and discusses how the GCODE keeps balance in his life Why Sam’s CPA told him he was going to “consult his way out of business” and Sam’s reaction to this How gratitude and giving back has made Sam a completely different person One strategy your competitors will never implement  Why developing your team to a higher level will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of your company  The perfect day exercise and the bonus exercise everyone should be doing The power of repetition covering everything from morning routines to the moment just before your head hits the pillow and how it will change your life Why keeping exercise an important part of your life Abundance and the secret to unlocking all of it Sam’s overall vision and perspective as it pertains to life, love, and business And much more! Favorite Quote: “The team that needs me more is my family.”  Sam Kaufman    Connect with  Sam:  Facebook Instagram Podcast: Never Stop Building   How To Get Involved: From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him. Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop. Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.

Family is everything.  For some people, it’s the only thing. It’s the reason we do what we do to support them, the way we parent our children, and the reason we treat our spouses the way we do.  Marriage is a collective effort, but 50% of the population hasn’t figured out the most important part…  It’s not the cars, the houses, and all the fancy shit that goes with working hard.  It’s friendship.  Companionship. Support.  Faithful attention and genuine concern for one another.  Jenn Keenan is the Founder and CEO of Youthful Flow working weekly to keep people in the best mental, physical, and spiritual shape possible through Yoga.  Jenn happens to be married to Tomas Keenan, and today, they share a very special episode with you riddled with laughter, and in a couple of spots, some tears. Tom wastes no time diving in to discuss how he and Jenn met and in true married people fashion, they each have their own version of the story.  Jenn talks about how she met Tom at a bar after being ditched by a girlfriend that night who left her to fend for herself.  Tom remembers his first introduction to Jenn as very brief before he took off to the dance floor to continue popping bottle tops off countless Corona bottles.  Jenn shares how Tom managed to at least get her telephone number before leaving.  Tom and Jenn talk about their 3 children, family dynamics, balancing work, making time for one another, and Tom’s biological clock.  Jenn shares her inspiration for raising children after a 10-year long career as a counselor in education, and the ultimate decision around moving her family halfway across the country from New York to Texas.   What You’ll Learn:    Tom and Jenn’s first date and what they drank  How close Tom and Jenn’s moms lived from each other in New York Why certain discussions are important to have throughout a marriage How many times they’ve fought over the years Where Jenn worked out of college and why her work was so important to her raising children The one thing that prompted Tom and Jenn to pick up their family and move across the country A medical crisis that affected their son When Tom realized he actually had a business  The first thing Jenn did when she landed in Texas and set up her household One childhood wish Jenn shares  Some very important family news you have to listen to this episode to hear! And much more! Favorite Quote: “So I was like, “I’m gonna go try out this studio.” And everybody I spoke to in the studio was like, you just moved here and you’re signing up for this class?  Are you okay? I needed the community and something to focus on, and I need something for me because it was a big transition for me after picking up and moving my family across country.  You already had people to fall back on, and it was the best thing for me."  Jenn Keenan   Connect with  Jenn:  Facebook Youthful Flow  How To Get Involved: From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but, and he wants you to join him. Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop. Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.

Being an entrepreneur can sometimes be equated to a cat chasing it’s tail while shitting up the side of the wall of the kitty litter box with no end in sight.  It seems a bit graphic, but if you’ve ever experienced that level of chaos in your life, you’re probably living an entrepreneur’s most loved and feared life.  There are things that have to be done, no matter what. Today, you get to meet an entrepreneur who made his way out of the catbox and into a life by design.  Josh Meunier is a serial entrepreneur, Sales Manager, and Coach with WinRate Consulting working one on one with sales teams and business owners to find the path of least resistance in business.  He is the founder of Free Space Studio, a design firm that works with architects to create indoor and outdoor spaces for homeowners and business owners to enjoy year around. Today, Tom and Josh jump right in and discuss a very vulnerable moment Josh had while he was at the gym unable to keep from physically hurling from overworking himself during a fitness routine.  Josh shares how this has helped to keep his mind and body in alignment and equip him with the Level 10 clarity most business owners have to have to survive in today’s economy.  It’s the way he’s dealt with the stresses and pressures of entrepreneurship.  Josh and Tom talk quite a bit about the early days of starting a business, generating sales, and then finally systematizing it to keep up with demand and manage fulfillment.  Josh talks about how his work began years before when he went to Halcyon bar in Dallas to make drawings he’d later convert to 3-D.  A chance meeting allowed him to get in front of many builders and architects that would help transform the course of his life into a thriving business.  You’ll learn that Josh is a consultant who works with many business owners to streamline processes to make their businesses more efficient while creating more time for them to work on the things they truly love.    What You’ll Learn:    The power of systemization and how it can change your business What Josh was doing with a notepad at Halcyon bar every Friday night in Dallas  How Josh used 3-D to create the answer to a much-needed call Why it’s important to not be afraid of learning the process The moment Josh realized he lost his passion for what he was doing and the next move he made once he realized this The importance of having high standards Employee Training is the key to helping you free up your time and never answer the same question twice, ever again Unlocking employee retention through continuous training   How producing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) will keep you from having to train every single person in your company  Why Josh pushes himself so hard in the gym And much more! Favorite Quote: “Sometimes you’re going to have people that have never even heard of you. They’re so early on in the process that they don’t understand the true value that’s going to come through. Through that social media be that Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or whatever you put out there, that’s where they’re starting to realize like, this guy’s a human being. Their whole team is sharing messages and the value that you’re getting out of this is what’s making you want to join this network.”      Josh Meunier   Connect with Josh: Free Space Studio Josh Meunier    How To Get Involved: From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him. Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don’t forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop. Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.