RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2024.07.22

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Recommended Listenting


šŸŽ¤Ā James Rhee: The Power of Kindness in Business w/ Guy Kawasaki

Guy Kawasaki has a great podcast called “Remarkable People.” I recommend the episode with James Rhee. From the show notes: James Rhee is “a former high school teacher turned private equity investor and author of the book “Red Helicopter.” James shares his unique approach to leadership, which involves blending math and management with emotions to navigate change and create a positive impact. Discover how James’s concept of “leading with kindness (plus a little math)” has transformed organizations and empowered individuals.


Recommended Reading


šŸ’”Ā “Retreat” by Seth Godin

Another short, brilliant blog post from Seth Godin. Reading time <1 minute. Worth ever second!


Recommended Viewing

šŸ”ļøĀ 29,000 Feet Up Mount Everest with DJI Mavic 3 Pro

I haven’t climbed Mt. Everest yet. And I probably won’t get around to it. But this is the next best thing. From the YouTube notes: “Equipped with a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera, tri-camera system, and 43-minute flight time, this drone captures stunning 4K footage with amazing detail and vivid colors.”

Note: This video condenses the 43-minutes of footage to less than five minutes.


More Recommended Viewing

šŸ„‡Ā Meet 90-year-old track star Florence Meiler

I love this story from CBS “Sunday Morning” about an 89-year-old decathlete named. I guarantee this story will make you smile, and it may inspire you.


Podcast (The Story Power Marketing Show)

šŸ“”How to Fix Your Business So It Does Not Own You (with Matt Sanjari)

After an accident derailed his career and life, Matt Sanjari spent much of the next decade overcoming chronic pain, depression and a disability to become a serial entrepreneur and transformative figure in the business world.

As the founder of PRIME Consulting, he leverages over 15 years of business ownership and experience as a pastor and public speaker to empower entrepreneurs. He transforms business leaders through coaching and consulting. Matt focuses on pragmatic strategies to scale businesses and achieve personal growth.

~ How to Tell If You Own Your Business or If It Owns You

~ Why Being Able to Step Away Makes for a Stronger Business

~ The System for Finding Your ā€œWhyā€ So That the ā€œWhatā€ Will Follow

~ How a Coach Can Unlock Freedom and Growth in Your Business

~ What Business Owners Often Get Wrong About What Theyā€™re Missing

~ When to Seek Professional Help With Podcast GuestingView/listen on theĀ Story Power Marketing Show websiteĀ or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.


Recommended Reading

šŸ“šĀ Roadblocks You Can’t Ignore

I receive and read George Sotiropoulos’Ā daily emailsĀ so I know: He knows how to transform a business from one that you serve to one that serves you.

In Roadblocks You Can’t Ignore, he outlines 10 roadblocks holding you back from the freedom you deserve — and he tells you how to get past those blocks.

I read the book, and said, “great idea” when Ted Prodromou recommended it as this month’s selection for theĀ Mastermind Book Club. Each month, Ted and I choose one book for the Club to read and discuss. On the fourth Thursday (July 25 this month), we meet live on Zoom to discuss the book.

The Club and meetings are free to attend. But you have toĀ join the ClubĀ in advance to get the meeting notices and Zoom link.


Recommended Training Archive

šŸ„³Ā Club Storyville (7-Day Trial)
Last week, I hosted a live training called “The Proven P.L.A.N to Create Client-Attracting, Profit-Generating Content — Without Writer’s Block.” I’m not sharing the replay recording with just anyone. I’m sharing it — and recordings of all the live trainings I deliver this year and on — with Club Storyville members.

Club Storyville is an exclusive, online community and treasure chest for savvy business leaders who want to create more captivating, client-attracting, profit-generating emails, social posts, videos, landing pages, and other content — without getting stuck or working their tails off.

You can sign-up today for a 7-day trial.

Details and sign-upĀ here.


R.I.P. Bob Newhart

“The only way to survive is to have a sense of humor.”

– Bob Newhart

Don't go away yet..

p.s. Coaches, authors, and consultants hire me to power-up their creative content and storytelling to captivate prospects, stand-out and book more business.

Whenever you're ready, here are several ways I can help you become a storytelling stand-out so you'll land more clients without pitching and prodding:

1) Get theĀ Story Power Profit PackĀ -- 52 Strategies, Tips, and Tactics Ā to Transform Your Content from Ignored to Adored.

2) Watch theĀ free, 7-minute Micro-Training: ā€œThe 3 Most Important Storytelling Keys to Captivate Prospects and Inspire Them to Act -- Without Pitching and Prodding.ā€

3) Become a Story Power VIP: Master how to discover, assemble, and deliver business-building stories. Twice-monthly live masterclasses. Members-only content. One-on-one feedback and consulting sessions. And moreā€¦ If you'd like to learn more about our VIP program, just reply to this email and put "Story Power VIP" in the subject line. Iā€™ll contact you with more details.

4) Work with me one-on-one: If youā€™re interested in working directly with me -- to discover, assemble, and deliver powerful, business-building stories -- simply reply to this email and change the subject line to "Private Client." Tell me a little about yourself, your business, and what you'd like to accomplish, and I'll reply to discuss options.

5) Invite me to speak at an event: I can tailor a presentation that meets the specific needs of your organization. Informative. Entertaining. Virtual or live. Potential for continuing education credits when applicable for your group. If interested, reply to this email and change the subject line to ā€œSpeaking Engagement.ā€ Iā€™ll circle back to discuss the possibilities.

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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.