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On this episode of The Small Business Radio Show…
SEGMENT 1 with Erik Qualman, starting at 0:00: Most of us are finding it very difficult to focus while working from home where there are so many distractions. Here are some strategies that will help.
SEGMENT 2 with Michael Bernoff, starting at 17:45: Let’s face it, most of the things we do every day are average: the way we operate our business, the decisions we make, and the people we hire. How do you break out of your average?
SEGMENT 3 with Chip Hamann, starting at 35:15: The risks to small business have increased substantially with the COVID-19 Pandemic. How can small business owners best deal with these increased risks in addition to the traditional risks they faced prior to the pandemic?
Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group
More on each segment below.
Segment 1: Erik Qualman is a Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker who has spoken in over 55 countries and has reached over 35 million people. He is the #1 bestselling author of five books on digital leadership and was voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter’s J.K. Rowling.
1:30 – Tell us about The Focus Project.
2:45 – How to best manage your time to avoid being overly busy.
4:45 – Don’t waste your Power Hour.
7:15 – What can help us focus while working from home?
9:15 – Think of yourself as a surgeon.
11:30 – Why are people afraid to tell others “no”?
12:45 – Why it’s important to schedule wide open spaces in your day.
14:00 – What’s the best way to corral our attention so we can focus?
Segment 2: When Michael Bernoff got called out for not living up to his potential, it bothered him. But rather than shrinking from the challenge, he chose to step up and solve a problem he saw in the personal development industry. This quest led him to develop Human Interaction Technology, which moves society forward through the power of communication.
17:45 – What’s wrong with average?
20:00 – What’s the first step in getting past your average?
23:15 – How convenience ruined our confidence.
27:00 – How do we change a habit? How long does it take?
28:30 – What is the Minimum Action Progress Plan?
30:30 – Why do so many of us have a “go big or go home” mentality?
Segment 3: Chip Hamann is the Deputy President – Small Commercial at The Hanover Insurance Group. Prior to joining The Hanover, Chip was President and, prior to that, Chief Underwriting Officer of OneBeacon’s Small Commercial unit.
35:15 – What are the risks that small business face because of COVID-19?
38:45 – Do small businesses have insurance risk with employees working from home?
41:45 – Can you protect your small business if a customer or employee catches COVID-19 at your location?
42:45 – What kind of specialized insurance coverage should a small business make sure they have?
46:00 – What does a conversation with an independent agent look like?
47:45 – Are states protecting small businesses? Should businesses rely on this kind of coverage?
Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group
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