On episode 322 of Business Insanity Talk Radio, we first talk about strategy. Did you know that only 13 percent of companies successfuly execute their strategy? We’ll discuss how you can be one of the lucky 13. Next, find out what it takes to not only be a leader in your company, but also a visionary. Do you need an attorney for your small business, but can’t afford one? I show you a new way to get affordable legal advice. Finally, learn more about The Small Business Expo – a free conference for business owners that is coming to a city near you.
Listen and enjoy:
Segment 1: Dan Prossur is an entrepreneur who has dedicated over 40 years to building his own service and technology business. He is also the author of the new book THIRTEENERS: Why Only 13% of Companies Successfully Execute Their Strategy and How Yours Can Be One of Them.
1:58 – Where to start when looking to become one of the 13 percent.
3:50 – Allow your employees to make a difference for you.
5:29 – How to give your employees a reason to care.
6:30 – Connectedness in your organization.
8:25 – How to get people believing in a new story.
14:30 – Segment 2: Rob-Jan de Jong is an international speaker, writer, and consultant on strategy and leadership themes. He is the author of ANTICIPATE: The Art of Leading by Looking Ahead.
15:28 – How small business owners can balance being managers, leaders, and a visionaries.
16:22 – Why can some small business owners see change while others are blind to it?
17:24 – How to make time for imagination and curiosity.
19:05 – Anyone can improve their visionary side.
20:48 – What’s an example of a visionary company, other than Apple and Tesla?
30:30 – Segment 3: Matt Faustman is the CEO and Co-Founder of UpCounsel, Inc., which introduces businesses to top-rated and highly experienced attorneys.
31:02 – How your small business can benefit from UpCounsel.
33:44 – How UpCounsel ensures your satisfaction.
35:20 – What do small businesses use UpCounsel for, and are rates typically fixed or hourly?
40:00 – Segment 4: How to Get Unstuck
41:00 – Do any of these sound familiar? If so, you may be stuck.
42:01 – How you can start getting unstuck today.
45:59 – Special offer code.
49:01 – Segment 5: Zachary Lezberg is the founder of The Small Business Expo – the nation’s largest business trade show, networking event and conference dedicated to business owners and business professionals.
49:37 – The Small Business Expo in Chicago
50:04 – What was popular this year?
50:37 – The conference separates the dreamers from the doers.
51:51 – Zach’s best advice for entrepreneurs.
