Next Simple Step Paul Goldsmith

Paul Goldsmith shares insights on the challenges that come AFTER achieving entrepreneurial goals, emphasizing the importance of planning, hiring, and teamwork.
Using his recent experience of opening a Saladworks restaurant, he highlights the need to prepare for success beyond just getting started, stressing the role of a well-prepared team in sustaining growth. He also discusses the value of hiring strategically, even on a trial basis, to ensure long-term success. 

Paul Goldsmith shares recent life lessons from his challenging two-year journey of opening a Saladworks restaurant in Spring Hill, Tennessee. He highlights the importance of perseverance, integrity, and collaboration. 
Reflecting on his struggles and insights from the book 'Power vs. Force' by David Hawkins, Paul encourages others to tap into their authentic power over using brute force.

It's not too late for you to pursue your long-held dreams and take care of yourself physically, spiritually, and mentally. Paul suggests 3 next simple steps to keep moving forward toward your own dreams and goals.
 

This is Part 2, a follow-up to the previous episode "Turning Delayed Dreams Into Reality". 
Paul Goldsmith shares his ongoing challenge of opening a Saladworks restaurant in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Despite signing an agreement over two years ago, he has faced numerous setbacks including construction delays, disputes between contractors and the building owner, and the cable company cutting off his internet.
Paul emphasizes the importance of perseverance, having alternative income sources anytime you launch something new, and learning from failure. Drawing inspiration from Arnold Schwarzenegger's approach to facing adversity, Paul encourages entrepreneurs to commit to Plan A as if there were no Plan B. 

ROI is over-rated.
The most important success metric for businesses and nonprofits is not one most organizations currently measure: ROR or Return on Relationships.
Everyone knows relationships are important. Why don't businesses measure them like they do other metrics like ROI or CAC?
In this episode, Paul shares his insights, as an entrepreneur, how he learned this hard way. He assumed people cared most about results and has since learned, that results are secondary. Relationships are the key to long-term growth as an entrepreneur, business, or nonprofit leader.

Paul Goldsmith chats with entrepreneur Bethany McVay. Bethany shares her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of community, mental health, and empowerment in achieving personal and professional success. 
Bethany shares her challenges and achievements as a military spouse and mother, and how opening a Burn Boot Camp franchise has enabled her to impact women's lives positively. The discussion also touches on the broader impacts of fitness on life, the value of support systems, and maintaining balance and focus in pursuit of one's goals.