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Julie Broad is an award-winning entrepreneur, recognized real estate investor, and a popular speaker and workshop trainer. Known for helping new entrepreneurs who aren’t naturally born to sell, build a brand to get results, make an impact and ultimately make more money. Julie’s first book, “More than Cashflow”, debuted at #1 overall on Amazon Canada. Her newest release, “The New Brand You” is quickly climbing the sales charts after its official release in July. Secret – timesaving technique Julie believes it's about managing energy -- not managing time -- plan out your day the day before. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Hope is not a strategy -- Julie doesn't use words like "hope," "might," or "wish." Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Julie put an incredible amount of time and money into a project that completely flopped -- and Julie tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful "Know your a

George Athan is one of New York City’s top business growth experts. He has successfully consulted for companies in 75 different industries including niche markets. George specializes in helping business-to-business companies create predictable and scalable sales processes to achieve rapid business growth. Secret – timesaving technique George breaks down 90-day goals into 30-day goals into weekly and daily tasks -- focus on the tasks that you need to do to accomplish your goals. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Strategy isn't enough -- George habitually gets himself "juiced up" every day. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience George tried to be all things to all people -- and George tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful "Intense focus -- specifically on sales and marketing." Most influential lesson learned from a mentor "Stop being a perfectionist -- you'll never be perfect."   Final Round

John Hall is the co-founder of Influence & Co, a company focused on helping brands and individuals extract and leverage their expertise to create, publish, and distribute content to gain influence, visibility, and credibility with their key audiences. John has grown Influence & Co. into one of the largest providers of high-quality expert and influencer content to the world's top publications, ranking No. 72 on Forbes Most Promising Companies in America list and named Empact's Best Marketing and Advertising Company of 2014 at the United Nations. Influence & Co. was recently mentioned in Inc. as the # 1 Company Dominating Content Marketing. John was recognized by Forbes as the #1 Keynote Speaker For Digital Trends. He also has a weekly column for Forbes and Inc. and has contributed to more than 50 publications. Secret – timesaving technique John uses Antnotes -- keep track of what needs to be done and then accomplish it. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Think about who you talk to --

Jennifer Briney is the host of Congressional Dish, a twice monthly podcast exposing the secrets drowned out by the partisan noise in the United States Congress. By interpreting legislation, summarizing Congressional hearings, and following the money, Jennifer analyzes the actions of Congress that are generally ignored by the corporate media, delivering the information from the perspective of a fed up taxpayer who bears no allegiance to any political party or ideology. Secret – timesaving technique Jennifer only looks at email a couple times per week -- turn off your email notifications and only look at email during dedicated email time. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Listen to your mood -- Jennifer gives herself the flexibility to do her work when it's going to be done best. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Jennifer was working on her podcast full time when her husband lost his job -- and Jennifer tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you

J V Crum III helps established entrepreneurs create a Big Impact and Big Profits by growing businesses that make a difference in the world. J V is a speaker, coach, Huffington Post Columnist, and #1 best-selling author of “Conscious Millionaire: Grow Your Business by Making a Difference.” J V hosts the top-ranked “Conscious Millionaire Show & Podcast.” He is the Founder CEO of ConsciousMillionaire.com, a global coaching and entrepreneur training business. Secret – timesaving technique JV uses his formula for creating wealth -- use conscious focused action. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Plan your day based on what you want to achieve -- JV has no more than three priorities in a day. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful "Get clear on what your destiny is." Most influential lesson learned from a mentor "Every second counts -- so do the things that count."   Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success” What systems would you go back and put in

Lt. Col. Rob Waldman “Waldo” -- was his call sign -- he’s the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller “Never Fly Solo.” A graduate of the Air Force Academy, Waldo is a decorated combat fighter pilot and an expert in helping leaders and organizations accelerate performance in changing environments. Waldo overcame massive claustrophobia and a fear of heights to become a fighter pilot and believes that the key to building a culture of trust lies with your wingmen the men and women in your life who help you to overcome obstacles, adapt to change, and achieve success. In business and life, you should never fly solo! Waldo is also the founder and President of The Wingman Foundation, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to build funds and awareness for soldiers, veterans, and their families in need. Waldo is an inductee into the professional Speakers Hall of Fame and his clients include Marriott, Hewlett-Packard, UPS, and Verizon. He’s been featured on Fox & Friends, CNN, MSNBC, Inc. Magazine and

Dr. John Johnson is president and CEO of Edgeworth Economics, a professional economist, expert witness, internationally renowned speaker, and author of EVERYDATA: The Misinformation Hidden in the Little Data You Consume Everyday. Dr. Johnson has helped some of the world’s largest companies understand how to interpret data and is known internationally for his ability to explain highly sophisticated concepts in a simple, straightforward manner, helping his audiences become more confident and discerning consumers of data and make better decisions in their professional and personal lives. Secret – timesaving technique John starts his day by working out -- find your time to step away and think. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Use lists to keep track of what you need to do -- John uses pen and paper to keep his lists. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience John and his team had to pay an employee's salary when she was diagnosed with cancer -- and John tells the

Mark Winters is the co-author of the brilliant book, Rocket Fuel — the one essential combination that will get you more of what you want from your business. He has been an entrepreneur since the age of 28, after catching the bug during business school at the University of Chicago. He's started / bought / sold / or shut down 10 different companies. A recent venture, as a Founder and CEO, had a successful exit yielding a 100x cash return in less than three years. Mark’s passion is helping entrepreneurs get unstuck so they can pursue their freedom. Mark’s talent for introducing just the right combination of perspective and process sparks teams to start moving, move faster, or begin moving in the proper direction. Mark spends most of his time directly engaged with entrepreneurial leadership teams as a Certified EOS Implementer helping them implement EOS in their own companies. He's delivered over 300 full-day EOS workshops with companies from around the United States. Secret – timesaving technique Mark uses time

Jeff Kleid is the author of “Networking with the Cards You Are Dealt”, and also a speaker, business strategist and consultant. His expertise in creating a best in class sales and customer service teams started back in his days working as a tipped valet for Disneyland hotel, where he could learn from people like Michael Eisner, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Jeff’s genuine approach to helping others has afforded him the opportunity to grow, build, and ultimately sell his shares in the same company where he started out as a commissioned salesperson. Secret – timesaving technique Jeff looks at his next day at the end of each night -- review your schedule before heading to bed. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Focus on the day at hand -- Jeff is persistent and focused. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Jeff went all in growing a business -- all of their potential clients pulled out last minute -- and Jeff tells the whole story here. Most critical

Linda McMahon is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Women’s Leadership LIVE. Her company uses live events and ongoing mentorships to educate and inspire women to launch and expand their own businesses, advance their careers toward executive roles, and pursue opportunities for leadership in public service. Linda is also a co-founder and former chief executive officer of WWE — on the New York Stock Exchange as WWE. She stepped down as CEO in 2009 to run for the U.S. Senate and was the Republican nominee to represent the people of Connecticut in 2010 and 2012. As CEO, Linda helped grow WWE from a modest, 13-person operation to a publicly traded global enterprise with more than 800 employees in offices worldwide. Linda has been widely recognized as one of the country’s top female executives and for her numerous philanthropic contributions including the company's “Get R.E.A.L.” educational and literacy programs and The Make-A-Wish Foundation recognized WWE as a top wish granter. Secret – timesaving tech

In 1985, Mitch co-founded Timeslips Corp, which grew to become the largest time tracking software company in the world. In 1994, Timeslips was sold to Sage. While at Sage, Mitch went on to run all of Sage U.S. as Chief Operating Officer, a division with over 300 people. Later, Mitch joined Chet Holmes as President of Chet Holmes, International. Soon thereafter Mitch and Chet, along with Tony Robbins, created Business Breakthroughs International, a company serving thousands of businesses a year with coaching, consulting, and training services. Mitch was the President and CEO for four years. After the untimely death of Chet, Mitch left Business Breakthroughs to help CEOs build their own “Invisible Organization” using the principles outlined in this powerful book. Secret – timesaving technique Mitch starts every day by figuring out who he can help today -- and ends every day by figuring out what he wants to do tomorrow. ONWARD! Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful "Nobody

Daven Michaels is the CEO of 1-2-3 Employee and has made a career of living the American Dream. Starting his entrepreneurial career at age 15, Daven never looked back. Daven has turned multiple passions into prosperous businesses and careers. He has been a bestselling music and television producer, author, speaker and successful entrepreneur. Daven has helped thousands of small business owners transform their businesses by showing them how to play ball with the big corporations and beat them at their own game. Daven’s new book “Outsource Smart” has propelled him to the top of the bestseller lists. New York Times bestseller, Los Angeles Times bestseller & Amazon #1 bestseller, Daven has become an advocate for the small business owner and has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows globally. Secret – timesaving technique Daven uses Google Voice -- use this platform to send text messages with greater efficiency than with a phone. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success If you have to stop and switch

David Burkus is passionate about leadership, innovation, and strategy. He has made it his purpose to facilitate the transfer of good ideas. Toward that end, David is focused on filling the gap between what science knows -- and -- what we most often do. He is the author of “The Myths of Creativity: The Truth About How Innovative Companies Generate Great Ideas” and he writes regularly for Harvard Business Review and INC. Magazine -- and -- is the host of the brilliant podcast, Radio Free Leader, where he shares insights on leadership, innovation, and strategy. When David is not speaking, writing, or podcasting, he’s in the classroom serving as an associate professor of management at Oral Roberts University. Secret – timesaving technique David believes there isn't time management -- but there are priorities -- say no to the things you don't want to do. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Don't put everything on one device -- David keeps his work things on his phone and his "fun" things on his iPad --

Terry Brock is someone who solves problems. He works with organizations to build relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders. His Relationship Marketing emphasis shows how to leverage the power of technologies like video, social media and other tools, to achieve bottom-line results. When Skype needed a new Chief Enterprise Blogger to help with their social media and blogging, they hired Terry. When AT&T needed a new Editor-in-Chief for their award-winning and biggest blog, they hired Terry. He worked with a team of over 100 geniuses to help generate over $2 Billion in sales during his tenure. He’s the co-author of the bestselling book, “Klout Matters”, and a syndicated columnist. Secret – timesaving technique Terry uses Google Spreadsheets to track the tasks that he needs to complete -- be willing to do what others won't. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Study, exercise, and meditate -- Terry does daily SEM. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invalu

Dr. Steve Fawkes is an internationally recognized expert on energy efficiency with over 30 years experience including delivering large energy management programs, co-founding two energy service companies, implementing innovative energy services deals, and advising governments. His roles include: Senior Adviser to the Investor Confidence Project, Independent member of the Investment Committee of the London Energy Efficiency Fund, Trustee of the National Energy Foundation and advising companies, cities, and investors on energy efficiency programs. He has published extensively on energy efficiency including more than 250 papers and articles, three books and a regular blog: www.onlyelevenpercent.com and makes presentations globally. Secret – timesaving technique Steve picks at most three things to get done each day -- a lesson he learned from Monty Python's John Cleese. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success The first step is the hardest -- Steve believes in just getting on with it. Could have ruined you

Steve Fry is the co-founder of three companies over the past 19 years under the umbrella of Spindustry...Spindustry Digital, a digital marketing agency (in 2013 named the top place to work in Iowa by the Des Moines Register... Spindustry Staffing, a professional services staffing company...and Spindustry Training, an IT training center. The Spindustry team achieved both Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 recognition several times for these businesses and a variety of other "Bests" in their industry. Why did you write your book? Steve wanted to take 20+ years of experience and put it on the table. What is the most critical skill for getting a book done? Find your area of expertise Figure out how to organize your thoughts into something that's meaningful Commit to getting it done How do you define success? Success is having the opportunity to work on things you love to do. What strategy do you use to combat fear? Steve believes in finding people who love to do what you fear -- and Steve tells the reasons why here. What m

Billee Howard is the Founder & CEO of Brandthropologie, an artist collective that helps place brands at the epicenter of culture and commerce. Billee is also the author of “We-Commerce” a book designed to help companies and leaders embrace the principles of the collaborative economy in ways that improve their bottom line. What do you do in the first 60 minutes of your day? Billee begins her day by looking at what's going on in the world -- spot trends and apply them into your business. ONWARD! Favorite quote or lesson? "If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes." How do you define success? Success is really knowing that you've pushed yourself to be the best you can be at any moment. What strategy do you use to combat fear? Billee looks at others and says "if they can do it -- I can do it" -- and Billee tells the reasons why here. What makes as "A player" an "A player"? An "A player" is someone who can constantly evolve and find new and exciting ways to develop their own skills.   Final Round – “B

Paul Maskill invested in his first TGA franchise in 2011, combining his business experience with passion for sports. TGA makes golf and tennis more accessible to students ages 3 to 15 through on-campus after school programs, summer camps, parent / child events and more. Over the last 4.5 years, Paul has grown his business to four franchises, impacting thousands of kids each year. At the end of 2015, Paul sold his four franchises for over 6x his initial investment and 3x his net profit. Paul then accepted a position with the franchisor to lead business development and helps current franchise owners to help build their businesses through people, processes, and systems so the business thrives without relying on the owner. Secret – timesaving technique Paul time blocks his morning -- have a plan and stay organized. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Stay organized -- Paul believes in documenting everything you can in your business. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning ex

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 I am really really excited for today’s solocast because — it is going to be rock solid awesome! One of the reasons that I am so excited is because I am returning to full teaching mode this morning with a powerful lesson about building your platform — more importantly — some practical and tactical steps about building a nation of what Kevin Kelly describes as “True Fans” who will help you mobilize and move your business onward to that next level. True fans of you — true fans of your message — true fans of your business. Fans who will support you — because — of the sacred bond you have built with them. A bond that was built upon — and continues to be built upon — the foundation of t

Gina Pellegrini is the owner of Pellegrini Team Consulting -- a Minneapolis-based firm specializing in leadership training, staff development, and practice management. Gina helps business teams streamline their systems, increase productivity, strengthen accountability, and improve communication. With the help of Gina and her team, business owners become better leaders, and employees get more involved in their company’s vision, decision-making, and growth. Secret – timesaving technique Gina created an "ideal week" with "buffer days" and "focus days" -- schedule your week out with the right amount of each. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Delegation -- Gina delegates work to her team so that she can focus on what she needs to focus on. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Gina's bookkeeper recommended closing the doors -- and Gina tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful "Hire the right team