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One of the biggest struggle entrepreneurs and business owners face is wasted effort AVOIDING the mountain the keeps you from your end goals. Whether it be wealth, fulfillment, or anything else -- success meets those who are willing to one simple thing.  Climb the Mountain.  This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC. Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.  More on the show! If you like the episode, feel free to subscribe or follow the podcast for more content. We also have a Patreon where you can support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.  Interested in advertising on the show? Reach out via blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

Want to know the key steps in starting a podcast? More importantly, do you want concepts that work for any content platform on social media? We break down our key takeaways from 5 years of podcasting.  Our upcoming Grow Your Show Class is on June 13th, 11am CST. Sign up at: PodcasterKickstart.com Mentioned in this episode: Become perfectly understood by your buyer with Zach Messler. Go to ZachMessler.com to find out more.  Enjoy this episode? Don't forget to subscribe and follow the podcast -- you can also support the podcast at our patreon: Patreon.com/GoodAdvice Interested in advertising on the show? Email at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com

Jonaed Iqbal returns to the podcast for this #RoundTwo discussion series. We chat about effective content on social media, the power of the NoDegree movement, with a few fun stories thrown in as well. This one was one of our favorites! Check it out! Find out more about Jonaed at https://nodegree.com/ And listen to the amazing 150+ episodes of people who became successful without needing a degree at: https://link.chtbl.com/TheNoDegreePodcast   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, giving values beyond the numbers. Go to: https://www.equitybusinesssolutionsllc.com/   Enjoy the episode? Be sure to subscribe and follow the podcast for more content. You can also support the podcast at: Patreon.com/GoodAdvice Interested in advertising your business on the show? Reach out via blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

How do you deal with that "overly engaged" customer? The one who emails at all hours of the night, who wants much more of your time than any of your other clients? We talk all the steps you can step to avoid clingy customers in this episode, and how to ultimately get paid your worth with customers who respect your time.  This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC. Want your financials to make sense? Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com to find out more.  If you enjoy the podcast, feel free to subscribe and follow the podcast for new updates, and don't forget we have a Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice where you can support the show.  Interested in advertising? Reach out to me via Blake@GoodAdviceCoaching.com. 

In a time where so much chaos and uncertainty exists in the financial world, Victor Werley joins the show to talk all about how successful business owners operate. Find out more at: https://www.pinnacleadvisor.net/.  The business you heard mentioned in the advertisement for the show was Zach Messler. Go to ZachMessler.com and be perfectly understood.  Enjoy the show? Be sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast, and don't forget you can support the podcast at: Patreon.com/GoodAdvice Interested in advertising your business on the show? Email at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

Some days everything just clicks. Other days not so much. How do you keep your business moving forward no matter the circumstances? We chat all about this and how great entrepreneurs have mastered the art of momentum.  Enjoy this episode? Don't forget you can support the podcast for more great content through our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice This episode is sponsored by Optimum Health Insurance. Go to: https://optimumhealthinsuranceplan.com/ Interested in advertising your business on the show? Reach out to me at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

Courtney Kirschbaum joins the podcast for our #RoundTwo series, returning for the second time to talk all things about your career and how you truly find a job you love.  Get a copy of Freedom Through Strategy: How to Own Your Career, Prevent Burnout, Avoid Career Mistakes, and Boost Your Happiness by going to scribd.sjv.io/CKBook Visit her website: https://www.courtneykirschbaum.com/ Read more from Courtney at Medium: https://medium.com/@courtneykirschbaum And be sure to follow on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckirschbaum/ This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC. Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsllc.com to find out more.  Enjoy this episode? Check out our Patreon to support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice and be sure to email at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com for all advertising inquires. 

In this episode we discuss why the way you do business matters when it comes to the long term success of your brand. It's more than doing the right thing vs. the wrong thing -- we're talking about your perspective when you make decisions and the values that drive you to make those choices. All that and more on today's show.  This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC. Get your books handled so you can spend less time late at night covered in paperwork and more time doing things you love. Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com.  Enjoy the podcast? Don't forget you can support the show with our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice And if you're interested in advertising your business on the show, be sure to reach out at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com  

David Weaver joins the show to talk the power of joining a franchise. He's the President of Franchise Your Freedom and he connects with entrepreneurs who want to grow their influence through starting a business... but who may not want to start from ground zero.  If you've loved the idea of getting out of that 9-5 corporate grind, or if you're simply looking at what's next for you, connect with David Weaver, available at: https://franchiseyourfreedom.com/ Enjoy this episode? Be sure to follow and subscribe to the show for more content.  Don't forget we have a Patreon too at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice -- it's perfect for anyone wanting to support the show.  And lastly -- if you're interested in advertising on the show, be sure to reach out at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

We chat one of the most painstaking processes in running a business -- taking customer feedback. This isn't a concept that's hard to understand... yet so many business owners avoid it! We talk more in depth on this including why a strong feedback loop in your business is key for managing a successful brand.  Enjoy this episode? Be sure to follow and subscribe to the show for more content.  Don't forget we have a Patreon too at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice -- it's perfect for anyone wanting to support the show.  And lastly -- if you're interested in advertising on the show, be sure to reach out at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

"Offer something your customer can't refuse." Great advice... yet we never see an actual "irresistible" offer! In this episode we chat about the problem with a cold-DM-pitch heavy world and how to find the balance between wanting to make an impact while also getting paid well.  If you enjoy the episode, be sure to subscribe or follow the podcast for our weekly updates.  And if you want to support the podcast, we have a Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.  Interested in advertising on the show? Contact me at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

Tamica Sears joins the show for a second time to talk all about effective leadership and how bad bosses miss it. More importantly, we talk effective DEI initiatives in the workplace, as well as the secret sauce to healthy workplace culture.  Hear more from Tamica on her Linkedin, available at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamicasears/ And if you enjoy the show and want to support us, check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.  Interested in advertising on the show? Email us at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com.

In the news this week, a CEO went viral for scolding her employees for asking about their bonuses getting cut. We talk about this event, including how great bosses both see and interact with their teams when things go well... and when things don't go well.  More on the show. Stay tuned.  Do you like the podcast and want to support it? Be sure to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice. And if you're interested in your business getting advertised on the show, email at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

What does effective leadership and management look like in a post-COVID world? We sit down with Dr. Michelle K. Johnston to talk about the Seismic Shift in Leadership happening now and why Connection may be the untapped power for your business.  Check out more from Dr. Johnston at: https://michellekjohnston.com/ And be sure to pick up a copy of her book, the Seismic Shift in Leadership, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seismic-Shift-Leadership-Thrive-Connection/dp/1642251429   Enjoy the Podcast? Thanks so much for your support! You can continue supporting the podcast at our Patreon at: Patreon.com/GoodAdvice   Interested in advertising on the show? Email us at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com  

We talk ChatGPT from OpenAI.com.  Is it a BOON for businesses? Or a major bust? Does Good Advice use it? And more importantly... should you?  All that and more on the show today.  If you're enjoying the show, feel free to support us through our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.  And if you're interested in advertising on the podcast, you can reach out via blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

Windy Elstermeier joins the show to talk her new book -- Move -- and why it's crucial to decide each day to move forward despite the setbacks you face. This is a powerful discussion and worth listening to especially if you are thinking about new opportunities, side hustles, or entrepreneurial gigs. Step through that open door!  Check out Windy's new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Move-Windy-Elstermeier/dp/1960503006 And don't forget -- if you love the podcast and want to support the show, you can check out our Patreon at: Patreon.com/GoodAdvice Interested in advertising on the show? Email us at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

We chat about TIP JARS -- why are they everywhere now? What does this say about our local businesses and more importantly, how we choose to lead our teams?  Enjoy this episode? Make sure to subscribe to the podcast for future episodes and if you want to support the podcast, go to our patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.  Interested in advertising your amazing business on the show? Email us at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

We dig into why annual reviews are pointless and more of an HR box-check than being a tool to really develop your team. Consistent + candid feedback goes miles beyond a once a year check-in!  Enjoy the podcast? Consider subscribing to stay up to date on our newest episodes. And if you would like to support the podcast, you can do so at our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.  Want to chat about advertising on the show? Contact at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com

Integrity... is it always worth it? We talk about the value of your character... even when it costs you.  Enjoy this episode? Support the podcast at our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice Interested in advertising? Reach out at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com

Want to turn an average customer into a lifelong buyer? Someone who LOVES your brand and tells everyone about it? We chat about the book "Unreasonable Hospitality" and how businesses are not doing nearly enough to wow their customers.  If you enjoy the podcast and want to support it, check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.  Interested in advertising on the show? Email at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com