RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2024.09.09

Hydrangea in my garden, St. Louis, MO ~ #AllThisUsefulBeauty

Recommended Podcasts

I’ve not yet read “No B.S. Time Management,” the newly revised book by Dan Kennedy and Ben Glass. But I loved Ben’s conversations with my friends Vance Morris and Stephen Oliver.

On “Systematic Magic with Vance Morris,” you’ll hear:

  • How Ben manages to juggle nine kids, two businesses, and a thriving legal practice without losing his mind.
  • Why time blocking is essential for entrepreneursā€”and how to make it work for you.
  • How to protect your time from “time vampires” and make decision-making a strength, not a struggle.

Great stuff!Ā Listen on AppleĀ or wherever you get your favorite podcast.

Stephen postedĀ his interview with BenĀ on his YouTube channel. Stephen and Ben discussed:

  • Effective time management is crucial for entrepreneurs to support their desired lifestyle and avoid stealing time from family/personal life
  • Delegating tasks, setting boundaries on communication, and focusing on high-value activities are key strategies for maximizing productivity
  • Regular, personalized client communication and showcasing one’s unique personality/interests are important for building strong professional relationships
  • Joining mastermind groups and seeking coaching can provide valuable accountability and perspective for business growth

Great stuff!


Save the Date – September 26, 8 p.m. ET

šŸŒ±Free Training: The Tech to Profit Formula

This is a brand new, 100% free training where I’ll reveal the secret recipe to attract high-quality leads, land clients who love you, and skyrocket profits.

ClickĀ hereĀ to save your seat.


Recommended LinkedIn Workshop

šŸ’”28th LinkedIn Masterclass/Workshop

My friend Jon Keel is a LinkedIn master who shares great business-building tips in his workshops.

This week’s workshop runs Tuesday-Thursday (September 10-12). Jon will show you how to create meaningful connections on LinkedIn, dramatically improve your exposure on the platform, and turn the connections and exposure into new business.

I always learn valuable strategies and tactics when John presents.

ClickĀ hereĀ to save your seat.


Recommended Reading

šŸ“šĀ Your Next Five Moves

In this month’s selection for the Mastermind Book Club, author Patrick Bet-David shares his rags to riches story and reveals the mindsets and methodologies that helped him build successful businesses — while enjoying the ride.

From the publisher’s description: “Both successful entrepreneurs and chess grandmasters have the vision to look at the pieces in front of them and anticipate their next five moves. In this book, Patrick Bet-David translates this skill into a valuable methodology that applies to high performers at all levels of business. Whether you feel like youā€™ve hit a wall, lost your fire, or are looking for innovative strategies to take your business to the next level, Your Next Five Moves has the answers.”

Each month, Ted and I choose a great business book, read it, and then discuss it (live on Zoom) with members.

This month’s meeting happens on Thursday, September 25, at 2:30 p.m. ET. You don’t have to read the book to join the conversation. But you have to join the Club (it’s free) to get the meeting notices and Zoom link.

Go toĀ MastermindBook.clubĀ to learn more and join.


Podcast (The Story Power Marketing Show)

šŸ“”How to Cultivate a CEO Mindset to Maximize Your Impact (with Carmen Reed-Gilkison)

Carmen Reed-Gilkison is the driving force behind Encore Empire, where she excels as an online business strategist. Certified as an Online Business Manager and Whole Person Coach, Carmen passionately supports B2B service providers and consultants by offering holistic business coaching and mentoring.

Her focus is on building effective strategies and systems that enable her clients to generate consistent revenue effortlessly.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

~The Key Difference Between a ā€œDefaultā€ CEO and an ā€œEmpoweredā€ One

~How to Avoid Falling Back Into Default

~The Blueprint for Becoming an Empowered CEO

~Why You Need to Connect with Clients Where Theyā€™re At if You Want Their Attention

Listen to the Story Power Marketing Show wherever you get your favorite podcast or…

…for full episode video, show notes, and more: ClickĀ here.


Words to Ponder

“…Work in your ‘zone of genius.’ And figure out ways to get everything else to get done by other people, by systems, by technology in some cases. And stop messing around with things that are below your pay grade or things you’re not very good at.”

ā€• Ben Glass, interviewed by Stephen Oliver

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Tom Ruwitch

Tom Ruwitch is the founder and CEO of Story Power Marketing. For more than 30 years, he has helped businesses grow by delivering powerful stories using a variety of different media.