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Ken Baker is currently serving as a member of Gensler’s Board of Directors and the Gensler Management Committee. As a Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler’s Southeast Region and past Co-Managing Principal of Gensler’s UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Gulf Regions, Ken is a global expert on workplace design and planning, particularly for law firms. Ken frequently speaks about the power of design at industry events around the world and his focus on maintaining strong client relationships is a core tenant of his leadership philosophy and design strategy. What you'll learn about in this episode Ken’s background Why you should focus on developing a professional relationship with your clients Why you need to surround yourself with great, talented people Being on the lookout for the next generation of leaders and working to develop their skills Why you should rely on your team to build your business & make your clients happy Having a sense of urgency & being a good listener Helping your employees b

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, speaker, trainer, and his digital marketing insights have been featured in SUCCESS, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and other media. Good Morning Onward Nation…I’m Stephen Woessner…and welcome to this week’s solocast…Episode 450. I am excited to be back here with you — because — when you apply the lessons we cover today — you will change the game for your business. I promise you — what you learn in this episode can be that impactful for you, your business, and your revenue. I decided to record another revenue-focused solocast this week for several important reasons. First…last week’s solocast where we drilled deep into how to monetize a podcast was one of our highest downloaded solocasts – ever! Rock solid awesome and we received some wonderful feedback, Onward Nation – thank you for that. I am so happy you found the strategies and step-by-step process within las

John Pollock doesn’t just talk about entrepreneurship — he lives it. As the CEO of Financial Gravity, John has grown his business from the dining room table to a national organization of 25 employees and led his company to 700% growth in one year. John is also disrupting industry standards for the better. After seeing the lack of integrated advice for business owners across tax planning, financial services, and business strategy, he created the first national tax firm specifically designed to help entrepreneurs reduce their personal tax liability by an average of $21,000. He is also a frequent contributor to various media outlets, including Fox Radio Network, Forbes, and Amex OPEN Forum. What you’ll learn about in this episode How a reverse merger works How drive itself drives John How lack of focus can be a gift How you could benefit from going to conferences that are not related to your industry Why process has to be built into everything that you do Why success is not a destination, it’s a journey Why the

Christopher Lochhead is co-author of the book “Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets” and Christopher is also the host of the “Legends and Losers” podcast. Christopher is a retired three-time, Silicon Valley, public company CMO, entrepreneur and category designer. Fast Company Magazine calls him a “Human Exclamation Point” and The Economist calls him “off-putting to some”. He can recite much of The Big Lebowski, but can’t remember his wife’s phone number. He’s also an acclaimed public speaker and proud advisor to non-profit “1 Life Fully Lived.” What you’ll learn about in this episode Chris’ background Why you need to figure out how to design & dominate your own space The two levers that all high-level entrepreneurs want to pull to be successful Why, today, there are too many solutions without a problem Why it’s key to create a new category and become the ‘category king’ Why it’s so important to be self-actualized and self-aware Why you need to be able to explain

He has a background in accounting that he gained from a variety of other business ventures. Apex Fun Run’s passion is to help teachers, students, and schools. His company partners with schools to raise funds for equipment and other campus needs through a two-week character-building and leadership program that culminates with a student “run” to raise donations for schools. Students ask people they know to pledge money for each completed lap. Apex Fun Run raises more money for schools than any other fundraiser, averaging about $23,000. What you’ll learn about in this episode Jeremy’s background Jeremy’s fundraising program: Apex Fun Run Why Jeremy believes in having a daily, top 5 priority list Why Jeremy takes every day as a challenge to do his best The huge impact that Apex Fun Run has had on kids nationwide Why you can’t do it all as an entrepreneur — and why that’s okay Why Jeremy believes delegation is so critical to success Why failure and making mistakes is not always a bad thing Focusing on something t

Gordon Tredgold is a business and IT transformation expert who has successfully delivered $100 million programs, run $300 million departments, and led teams of 1000 staff for Fortune 100 companies. Gordon is the author of the critically acclaimed book “FAST” and works with enterprises on implementing results-based leadership initiatives to rapidly accelerate the organization’s growth. What you’ll learn about in this episode Gordon’s background Why you must be able to influence people, not just direct them Why you need to aim high, start small, celebrate, and keep going Why persistency and consistency are the keys to success Why you need to write for the benefit of your audience Leading with integrity and love How your job as a leader is to serve and protect your team How the more recognition you give out, the more success you will have How best to connect with Gordon: Website: gordontredgold.com Twitter: @gordontredgold Book: FAST: 4 Principles Every Business Needs to Achieve Success and Drive

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, speaker, trainer, and his digital marketing insights have been featured in SUCCESS, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and other media.  Good Morning Onward Nation…I’m Stephen Woessner and welcome to this week’s solocast…Episode 445. During last week’s solocast — we tackled two of three most frequently asked questions I hear from business owners when they are considering having a podcast…which are 1) “Stephen, how much time is this going to take me?”, and 2) “How am I going to get great guests to come onto the show — especially when I am just starting out?” I appreciate all of the feedback from last week — I’m glad you found the strategies helpful. I also received some feedback letting me know that the monetization topic — which was one of the three FAQs that I skipped last week but promised to share in a future solocast — was a really important topic. So, based on

Before starting InsightBee in 2014, Manoj worked with Evalueserve for over a decade in several roles and led the creation of industry-focused business research teams at the firm. He served as the global head of operations for corporate and professional services verticals and was responsible for a global team of over 700 professionals serving clients across technology, energy, chemicals, consumer goods, transportation, manufacturing and professional services. Manoj has also served as a management consultant with Accenture’s consulting practice in Asia and spent about 50% of his time serving clients across Middle East, Europe and South East Asia in a variety of assignments spanning from devising the go-to-market strategy for a B2B e-commerce platform to optimizing the distribution network of global companies. What you’ll learn about in this episode Manoj’s background Manoj’s time-saving secret recipe for success Why Manoj believes that you need to go slow to go fast Why you should be focusing on the customer e

Gene Hammett helps leaders go from status quo to exceptional to accelerate their business growth. Gene has been a business leader for over 20 years. He has started and ran multiple million dollar companies. He has succeeded, failed, reinvented himself, and succeeded again. On his podcast, “Leaders in the Trenches”, Gene has interviewed hundreds of thought leaders and best-selling New York Times authors. Gene is honored to have shared the platform with the legendary Jack Canfield and has been featured in Forbes, NBC, SUCCESS Magazine, and Huffington Post. Gene is also a regular contributor for Entrepreneur.com. What you’ll learn about in this episode Gene’s background Why you need to have a platform Why you need to ask yourself who you’re here to serve Why you need to be THE choice, not just A choice Why you need to have “what can I do for you?” conversations The importance of being thoughtful and provocative Being intentional about what you want Building your dream list Why you shouldn’t wait to be discovere

Susan Friedmann is known as The NichePreneur Coach. She is an internationally recognized niche marketing expert and “how-to” coach. She’s worked with hundreds of companies representing more than 30 different industries in the North and South America, Europe, and South East Asia. She is a prolific author, having written 14 books including her bestsellers, “Meeting & Event Planning for Dummies,” and “Riches in Niches: How to Make it BIG in a small Market,” plus many other titles. She’s appeared on a variety of radio talk shows and as a guest expert on CNN’s Financial Network and Bloomberg’s Small Business. What you’ll learn about in this episode Susan’s background Making it big in a small market Why Susan makes a 2-hour appointment with herself every morning Stream-of-consciousness writing exercise Why Susan believes that mindset is critical to success Why taking action in the right direction warrants a higher likelihood for success Why you need to know how to ask for help Not allowing yourself the fear of

Nick Creswell leads the talent and development agenda for Thomson Reuters enterprise technology and operations. He partners with leaders to deploy, develop and engage diverse talent across this 15,000-person strong global team. He has worked at Thomson Reuters since 2009, during which time he has led the enterprise performance and talent management agenda, been head of talent for the Financial & Risk business unit and set up the talent function in the Corporate Technology group. Before Thomson Reuters, Nick worked in recruitment at Google, Korn/Ferry, and United Biscuits. Nick lives in London, and – having moved 16 times before the age of 16 and lived in four countries by the age of 10. Nick is a champion of change and diversity. What you’ll learn about in this episode Nick’s background Staying focused on your vision How being more intentional can help you be successful The behaviors of a leader Managing your talent Being deliberate about how you want your culture to be How “behaviors” are just as import

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, speaker, trainer, and his digital marketing insights have been featured in SUCCESS, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and other media. Good Morning Onward Nation…I’m Stephen Woessner and welcome to this week’s solocast…Episode 440. If you have been listening to Onward Nation for a while — you know that I like sharing strategies along with all of their tactical step-by-step processes that help business owners create predictable, measurable, and repeatable success for themselves and their teams. Today’s solocast will be no different. We are going to dig into how hosting a podcast can be a perfect strategy for owners of business-to-business professional services firms. I am going to take you deep into a sneak peek of the pages of my latest book, entitled Profitable Podcasting. The book will not be released by my publisher until September but I want to begin sharing

Javier Montes is on a mission to bridge the gap between Gen Xers and Millennials in today’s world. As a millennial himself, Javier has spent his entire entrepreneurial journey working almost exclusively with a millennial workforce. He has built a successful event entertainment company in South Florida and now he is sharing how he experienced such success with a team of millennials. Javier writes and speaks regularly on the topic and recently published his first book “Millennial Workforce: Cracking the Code to Generation Y in Your Company.” What you’ll learn about in this episode Javier’s background Why you need to fully embrace millennials if you want to survive Why millennials value purpose and happiness over security Why the negative stereotypes about millennials exist (and what they really mean) Javier’s morning routine that keeps him stay aligned with his purpose Why millennials believe that their personal and work lives are intertwined Why you shouldn’t call your team members employees Why your core val

David Mammano’s mission in life is to help people realize their highest potential. He founded the Next Step Education Group in 1995 and successfully grew the business over 20-years making the Inc Magazine list multiple times. One of his greatest achievements was building a culture of high-performance within his team. Then Dave turned Next Step Education Group over to his leadership team so he could focus his time and energy toward his passion for helping other business owners realize their highest potential. And that is what we are going to dig into today during this special encore interview. What you’ll learn about in this episode Why David started Next Step magazine Why David elected to franchise the magazine out into different regions instead of taking it national Why moving the magazine from print to digital wasn’t enough and why David turned Next Step into a college planning training program David’s why: helping others — especially teens — find their own why Why you need to keep your ego in your back po

David Bush was an All-American football player at the University of South Dakota — then pursued a professional football career, which landed him a starting role with the Iowa Barnstormers in Arena Football League. He played four years and earned two trips to the World Championship game. After football, David became a partner and co-owner of a regional mortgage company with 18-production offices in and continued his success in management and business as a co-owner of the organization. He exited the mortgage business in 2005 to pursue his dream of becoming a lifestyle entrepreneur. He has since coached and mentored thousands of people on how to live healthy, successful, and more significant lives. What you’ll learn about in this episode David’s background The benefits of repetition & hard work Using Franklin Covey’s alphabet strategy How spending just 23 minutes per weekday on your highest leverage activities can add an entire work day to your month Why you need to take control your habits & personal d

Cameron Herold was an entrepreneur from day 1. At age 21, he had 14 employees. By 35, he’d help build his first TWO $100 MILLION DOLLAR companies. By the age of 42, Cameron engineered 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s spectacular growth from $2 million to $106 million in revenue, and 3,100 employees— and he did that in just six years. Cameron is a top rated international speaker and has been hired in 26 countries. He is also the top-rated lecturer at the EO / MIT’s Entrepreneurial Masters Program. What you’ll learn about in this episode Cameron’s background Setting & working on your top 3 goals every day Why you need to focus on employee satisfaction Focusing on saying no more than saying yes How Cameron uses reverse engineering Why culture is so important The simplicity of business Why you should focus on your ‘A’ players Getting into organizations where you can learn & grow How best to connect with Cameron: Website: www.cameronherold.com Book: “Double Double” Book: “Meetings Suck” Book: “The Miracle Morning for

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, speaker, trainer, and his digital marketing insights have been featured in SUCCESS, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and other media. Good Morning Onward Nation…I’m Stephen Woessner and welcome to this week’s solocast…Episode 435. Where we are going deep — deep — deep — behind the scenes of one of today’s top reality TV shows. In fact, the Emmy-award winning SHARK TANK on ABC has become the most successful business reality TV show of all time. And it because of our incredible guest, Kevin Harrington, that we received a backstage pass – including Kevin’s lessons learned – and how – if we apply what he shared during Episode 410 – you too can be a shark. He is exceptional, Onward Nation. So during today’s solocast — I am going to distil down all we learned from directly Kevin into five lessons that you can immediately put into practice within your business. No ma

Phil Gerbyshak works with salespeople and leaders to increase their influence, impact and ultimately, their income. Phil believes in the power of social selling and connection. With a unique speaking style — part sales expert and part entertainer — Phil keeps his audiences engaged while providing actionable steps to bring in more leads, more referrals, and more business. If he’s not traveling, speaking, or making new connections, Phil writes. He’s published five books, including “10 Ways to Make It Great” and “#TwitterWorks”, more than 2,500 articles, and been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Financial Times and a long list of other media. What you’ll learn about in this episode Phil’s background Why LinkedIn is the most powerful social selling tool on the planet The importance of adding value to people’s lives & why that matters Asking yourself “how can I do better?” How to add productivity time to your week Why focus is such an important skill to master Practicing being “you” Why your

Henry DeVries is the CEO of Indie Books International. He works with consultants and coaches who want to attract more high-paying clients by marketing with a book and speech. Henry has helped ghostwrite, edit, and co-author more than 300 business books, including his bestseller “How to Close a Deal Like Warren Buffett. He is also the president of the New Client Marketing Institute, a training company he founded 18 years ago — and — has serves as a marketing faculty member and assistant dean of continuing education for the University of California San Diego. What you'll learn about in this episode Henry’s background Conquering your roadblocks What Henry considers the #1 marketing tool & #1 marketing strategy Why you need to just write instead of striving for perfection Being persistent & taking action The importance of knowing your numbers Why you need to maintain your daily and weekly standards Creating a business development machine How best to connect with Henry: Website: marketingwithabook.com W

Christine Kloser is known as “The Transformation Catalyst®,” and has trained nearly 70,000 authors and entrepreneurs from more than 100 countries and is well recognized as a leader in her field. Whether through private mentoring, group coaching, transformational retreats, live events, speaking or global virtual trainings programs, Christine’s clients feel seen, heard, understood, valued and transformed in ways they never thought possible. As a result, they take action, claim their worth, write their books, experience life-changing breakthroughs and fulfill their heart’s calling. Christine has personally authored and co-authored more than a dozen award-winning and best-selling books including “The Freedom Formula, “A Daily Dose of Love” and “Pebbles in the Pond.” Committed to making a difference in the world, and raising the consciousness of humanity. What you’ll learn about in this episode Christine’s background Why Christine believes that less is more when it comes to your daily to-do list Why Christine sta