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Amy is the former Senior Editor of SUCCESS magazine and the Emmy Award-winning Founder of Anderson Content Consulting LLC. As a writer, ghostwriter, editor, and strategist, Amy helps her clients to tell stories that make a difference.   Secret -- timesaving technique Optimize your brain -- develop a set pattern of behavior -- make a journal with identifiable strengths. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Amy is a huge advocate of daily habits, which she believes compound over time. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Amy almost gave up on her craft during rigors of the graduate admissions process -- and Amy tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to have resilience in order to survive the bottomless pit that is entrepreneurship.” Most influential lesson learned from a mentor “Access to experts and advisors is unlimited  -- anyone can find answers to their own questio

Jason Pero is a real estate investor who built a company allowing him to walk away from a lucrative career in the medical device industry to pursue his passion and purpose.   Secret -- timesaving technique Identify your three biggest tasks -- ask yourself if each task aligns with the end goal -- delegate your duties. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Jason’s daily habits revolve around self-care, meditation techniques, and self-enrichment. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Jason had to learn to overcome fear after an unexpected building fire -- and Jason tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to adapt and become a master of their craft through personal development.” Most influential lesson learned from a mentor “It’s great to follow in the footsteps of others -- but at the end of the day you're the business owner.”     Final Round -- “Breaking Down the Recipe fo

Eric Levenhagen is committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve personal success and financial peace of mind by helping them overcome their biggest financial obstacles.   Secret -- timesaving technique Get into the flow of the workday by limiting distractions -- Identify your vital priorities. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Eric makes a visual map -- takes time to look at it throughout the workday -- and uses it as a revitalization tool. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Eric had to overcome the major challenge of leaving a secure job for the world of entrepreneurship-- and Eric tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to implement a proper financial system to drive profitability.” Most influential lesson learned from a mentor “Stop trying to promote yourself and just focus on quantifying the value you bring to consumers.”   Final Round -- “Breaking Down the Reci

President and team leader of proactive and dynamic total protection team, teaching families and businesses how to properly protect everything they work so hard for. Our agency is licensed in 23 states. Author of 5 books on various types of insurance and business matters, founding member of the the National Society of Agents for Consumer Educational, national speaker on various insurance matters, founder of the Unstoppable Profit Producer Program, featured on Fox news as special insurance correspondent, certified workers compensation advisor, featured on Access to Experts. Our goal is to be the premier Independent Agency in our area. Our core value is "Do Unto Others".   Secret -- timesaving technique Plan your day the night before -- execute -- guard your time to limit any distractions. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Mike follows an exercise routine and writes a note to his wife so she can hold him accountable. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience M

Mandy is a 29 year old entrepreneur that has a passion for working with children. She has had the opportunity to grow her business from $60K total revenue to $2MM in 4 years.   Secret -- timesaving technique Wake up early -- Identify a time during the day when your production levels are at their highest. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Mandy listens to audiobooks during her morning commute, which happens to be an hour long. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Four years ago, Mandy signed a very expensive lease -- and Mandy tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to have grit, a ton of courage, and unwavering determination.” Most influential lesson learned from a mentor “It’s not about revenue -- it’s about turning a profit -- make sure to have an accountability partner.”     Final Round -- “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success”   What systems would you go back an

Beau Henderson is a financial advisor, syndicated radio host and best selling author. He writes and speaks internationally helping people create success with both money and life. The new release of his best selling book The RichLife -Ten Investments for True Wealth can be found at www.RichLifeBook.com.   Secret -- timesaving technique It’s simple, just do less -- focus on three items -- to really optimize your day focus on one item. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Beau has a set routine that he calls a power hour. This routine helps him to remain focused during the workday. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Beau dealt with the great real estate meltdown of 2007 -- and Beau tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to be able to communicate and interact with people effectively.” Most influential lesson learned from a mentor “Don’t get frustrated with the journey b

Russ Sorrells helps people that want to help themselves - make a plan for their lives - so they can lead a high impact - high performance life.   Secret -- timesaving technique Identify six priorities. Send those priorities to everyone in the organization. Then identify five organizational priorities and make sure your six daily priorities align. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Russ enjoys meditation, moderate exercise, and writing in his journal every morning. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Russ received a large order, but the product they delivered underperformed -- and Russ tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to be able to adapt and have a certain level of flexibility.” Most influential lesson learned from a mentor “Reading about emotional intelligence was an invaluable lesson about interfacing with my customers.”     Final Round -- “Breaking Down the

As President and CBO (Chief Bargain Officer) of the Bargains Group, Jody has mobilized her award winning discount wholesale and promotional products company to revolutionize the business landscape. A winner of the Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, and a PROFIT W100 Recipient, Jody Steinhauer uses her network of resources and leveraged buying power to aid every company and not-for-profit agency that she touches to maximize their buying dollar. Since 1988, Jody has grown Bargains Group from her apartment to a multi-million dollar-a-year business. Jody is also an official Huffington Post blogger.   Secret -- timesaving technique Make a gratitude journal -- Identify three priorities -- Try to get the hardest task done first. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Nancy utilizes a daily wrap-up. Five minutes of disclosure at the end of the day helps everyone remain on the same page. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Jody

Nancy Marshall is known as The PR Maven(R), after having worked in public relations for 30 years. She recently published her first book called PR Works!   Secret -- timesaving technique Hire great people and try to empower everyone. This is a long-term timesaving technique. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Nancy always builds her network. Connecting with others and expanding your network is an invaluable daily habit. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Nancy lost a major contract that her company held for nearly twenty years -- and Nancy tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to combine traditional relationship building methods with characteristics pertinent to the era of social media.” Most influential lesson learned from a mentor “Its not just making a list of a bunch of people, it’s about building truly meaningful relationships.”     Final Round -- “Breaking D

Larry Broughton is Founder and CEO of broughtonHOTELS; Broughton Advisory Group; and yoogozi.com. He’s an award-winning entrepreneur & CEO; a best-selling author; keynote speaker; and former U.S. Army Green Beret committed to helping visionaries, leaders and high-achievers step into the leadership gap.   Secret -- timesaving technique Utilize a traditional to-do list and don’t be afraid to delegate your duties. Always focus on your passion. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Larry has developed a morning routine grounded in meditation and personal enrichment. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Larry lost nearly 40% of his hotel investments during 2001  -- and Larry tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to become a skilled life-long leader who can do the hard right over the easy wrong.” Most influential lesson learned from a mentor “You have to push yourself t

Dave Mammano is the founder and CEO of the Next Step Education Group. His mission in life is to help people realize their highest potential through education. Next Step is a multi-media enterprise that has grown to become a nationwide resource with prestigious awards and honors, including being named a three time consecutive Inc. Magazine 5000 growth company and Top 100 growth company in Rochester, New York. David has spoken at hundreds of high school, college, business and EO events, including TEDx, and is the author of the new book, “Make Love in the Workplace”. Secret -- timesaving technique Focus on your priorities. For example, Dave likes to get the hardest task done first thing in the morning. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Dave enjoys running in the morning because it provides a spark of energy for the rest of his day. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Dave hired an individual with a noxious personality who almost ruined his company’s cult

Husband and dad. Podcaster at ConversionCast. Conversion Educator at LeadPages. Voice actor. Aspiring Superhero. Orangeman. Secret -- timesaving technique Have a set routine. For example, Tim starts his day by going to the gym. Don’t let others dictate your schedule. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Tim believes health and nutrition are components of becoming a successful entrepreneur. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Prior to starting his entrepreneurial venture, Tim was working extremely long hours -- and Tim tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to be able to understand copywriting because its the linguistic art of selling.” Most influential lesson learned from a mentor “When you wake up -- identify something that you can’t pass up because you are so passionate about it -- and then do it.”     Final Round -- “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success”   What sy

Authority and Thought Leader on outsourcing contract startup, contract analysis, and contract administration systems. Deep Experience – 15 years of lessons learned and best practices from starting up the contracts of 114 of the world’s leading [Fortune 100 & Fortune 500] corporations and U.S. federal and state government agencies. Click to tweet: Steve Olson shares his outstanding experience and insights on Onward Nation!   Secret -- timesaving technique Begin each day with the end in mind. Make a list ranking your top five priorities. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Steve makes sure to spend 75% of his time prospecting to find clients through networking. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Steve’s transition from a secure high paying job to a new business owner was very difficult -- and Steve tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to be able to satisfy the

Tony Parinello created his own brand of sales training called Selling to VITO™, the Very Important Top Officer in 1995. Today, he is trusted by the majority of Fortune 1,000 and over 2.5 million sales people in more than 30 countries to help them create bigger deals in less time.   Secret -- timesaving technique Start your day doing something you love to do, identify a time during the day when you can do your best work, and get the hardest task out of the way first. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Tony tries to develop an unshakeable belief that is derived from identifying a single purpose. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Tony was ready to release an audio album, but failed to deliver a pitch to a notable producer -- and Tony tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to be able to look at the end result and make it a priority before everything else.” Most influ

Jim Traister is the CEO of HospitalityFan, a Social Media & Creative agency that drive sales via social media for independent hospitality businesses every day across the country.   Secret -- timesaving technique Consolidate your channels of communication, utilize email in an effective manner, and make sure to turn off all unnecessary notifications that can become distractions. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Jim’s success can be attributed to family and an overall willingness to tackle the hardest task at the start of the workday. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience Jim had to let go of a valued salesperson and consequently lost one of the company’s largest accounts -- and Jim tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to be committed to their customers, understand the customer's point-of-view, and remain persistent.” Most influential lesson learned from a mento

Albrecht was a co-founder of Student-Online, a pioneer start-up in electronic publishing and online dictionaries in the early 1990's. He is the founder (and 2008- 2012 CEO) of Berliner Filmforum a business club and network for film and media professionals with 10,000 members. As a consultant Albrecht has worked for Osram, Europcar, Daimler, VW, Total, Cisco Systems, the Vatican, US-State Department and a number of Start-Ups and SMEs.   Subscribe to Onward Nation!         Secret -- timesaving technique Make a schedule and understand your individual strengths. Try to identify a specific time during the day when you can excel at your trade. Don’t try to work when distractions are present. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Albrecht makes sure to close the door to signify when he is working. Closing the door limits unnecessary distractions. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience When Albrecht left Syria during a period of civil unrest he lost all of his busin

Tom Dunkel has 25 years of finance and real estate experience. He currently runs 4 alternative investment companies and volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoys sports, music and spending time with his family.   Subscribe to Onward Nation!         Secret -- timesaving technique Employ traditional and simple methods. Get a journal and write down your ideas. Tom believes traditional methods compound over time and promote efficiency throughout the workday. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Over the last few years, Tom has made exercise and continual learning major priorities in his daily routine. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience A trading partner stole nearly $750,000 of investor-raised capital from Tom’s business -- and Tom tells the full story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to have the ability to communicate their vision with the utmost clarity.” Most influential

Entrepreneur, Hyper Networker, and Success guru. I am known for the companies and groups I have started, the thought leadership in Enterprise Architecture, and my community contribution and support.   Subscribe to Onward Nation!         Secret -- timesaving technique Focus on your top three income-producing activities. Focusing on your top three income-producing activities will help your team stay on track and the revenue should follow. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Phil follows a personal fitness routine to bolster his energy levels. Phil credits the routine for his energy throughout the workday. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience One of Phil’s largest clients sent a letter notifying the company that there was a breach of contract -- and Phil tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner needs to be determined and have the ability to persevere through hardship.” Most

Afraa Zammam is co-founder of "The Magic of the Swarms", a charity for refugee children based on her husband's art.   Subscribe to Onward Nation!         Secret -- timesaving technique Get an accountability partner. An accountability partner is anyone who is going to help you stay focused. Afraa believes accountability partners help an individual to adhere to their daily schedule. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Afraa makes a sincere effort to mediate and take walks throughout the workday. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience A war in Syria broke out and took a toll on Afraa’s international cosmetic company -- and Afraa tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to have patience and excellent communication skills.” Most influential lesson learned from a mentor “Live life by design instead of life by default. Environment is everything. Your environment is a direct ref

Shane Stott is CEO of Walker Tape Co, and the co founder of Zen Float Co. He's an inventor at heart and has revolutionized both of his industries. His inventions have been featured on ABC, MSN, and Yahoo. He is a very active industry expert in both fields producing webinars, interviews, and how-to videos that can be found at ZenFloatCo.com and WalkerTapeCo.com.   Subscribe to Onward Nation!         Secret -- timesaving technique Make a “WIN-list” not a to-do list. Making a win list allows an individual to focus on their vital priorities. Starting with the hardest task on your WIN-list is a great way to initiate the day. This recipe helps Shane’s build enough momentum to conquer major challenges. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Shane has developed a morning routine that consists of his daily workout regiment, a balanced breakfast, and this motivational audio (Link to MP3) that gets him in the zone during his commute to work. Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning