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Episode 1365:
Setting up a niche business can be a rewarding journey toward financial independence. Lisa Harrison shares valuable insights on choosing the right niche, understanding your target audience, and navigating legal and ethical considerations to ensure your business thrives in any economic climate.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2022/09/02/navigating-the-quirks-of-running-a-niche-business/
Quotes to ponder:
"Whether you’ve started a business as a side hustle for some extra cash, or you plan to develop it into something more substantial, it’s best to make sure that it has staying power and succeeds."
"People buy things from people. Make a human connection, and make it easier for people to like you and your business."
"Just be sure to do your research first. Know your audience as well as your local and federal laws before hanging that Open sign on the front door or front page."
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Episode 1364:
Molly Fletcher outlines how emerging leaders can achieve career success by mastering the ABCs: appreciating the process, building their team, and maintaining consistency. She shares insights from her experiences with young business leaders and athletes, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, teamwork, and disciplined growth.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mollyfletcher.com/emerging-leaders-abc-success/
Quotes to ponder:
"Exceptional leaders are never done learning. They understand on a cellular level that success takes time."
"Success as a leader is never about you. It’s about them coming together and producing far more than they ever could individually."
"High potential doesn’t guarantee career success, but mastering these ABCs will help emerging leaders make the most of talent - theirs and their team’s."
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Episode 1363:
Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter reveals the reality behind starting a business, emphasizing that it typically takes about two years to achieve financial stability. Drawing an analogy from the slow but rewarding process of growing açaí in the Amazon, Warley underscores the importance of patience and the four key learning curves entrepreneurs must navigate: self-management, validating a business idea, creating systems, and finding clients.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeskillsthatmatter.com/blog/how-long-it-really-takes-to-start-a-business
Quotes to ponder:
"You can try to hack your way to growth, but you’ll most likely burn yourself out even if you achieve financial stability!"
"Like growing açaí, growing a business takes time and for good reason."
"Learning how to manage yourself is one of the hardest feats you’ll ever have to accomplish because you can’t fire yourself."
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Episode 1362:
Navigating through personal hardships while maintaining your professional responsibilities can be incredibly challenging. Christine Comaford offers compassionate and practical advice on how to care for yourself during these tough times, from checking in with your emotions to finding solace in nature and meditation. Her insights remind us that asking for help and honoring our individual healing processes are crucial for resilience and recovery.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/how-to-keep-working-during-personal-hardship/
Quotes to ponder:
"Give yourself the gift of being honest when others ask you how you are."
"Asking for help is actually generous to others, as well as to yourself."
"The seasons take time, so does healing. Chill. Enjoy the process, let it unfold, gather the wisdom from it."
Episode references:
Rules for Renegades: https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Renegades-Money-Career-Individuality-ebook/dp/B001B681T4
Power Your Tribe: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Tribe-Resilient-Turbulent/dp/1260108775
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Episode 1361:
Rosemary Schmidt highlights the importance of responsiveness in workplace communication, drawing on insights from the Gottman Institute's research on relationships. By encouraging teams to respond to "bids" for attention, just as in personal relationships, organizations can foster trust and improve overall performance and collaboration.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/turning-toward-bids-better-work-relationships/
Quotes to ponder:
"Execution and delivery foster trust, which builds stronger working relationships."
"To pay attention means we care, which means we really love."
"Responsiveness serves as a good outward indicator of the health of our relationships."
Episode references:
Why Aren't We More Compassionate? (TED Talk by Daniel Goleman): https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_goleman_why_aren_t_we_more_compassionate
First Break All The Rules: https://www.amazon.com/First-Break-All-Rules-Differently/dp/1595621113
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Episode 1360:
Margo Aaron emphasizes that while actionable marketing tactics are often sought after, true success lies in understanding human behavior and paying attention to people. She argues that the most successful brands experiment freely, learn from failures, and adapt their strategies accordingly, focusing less on rigid tactics and more on authentic engagement and trust.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/marketing/actionable-secret-marketing-tactics/
Quotes to ponder:
"Your job is to pay attention to the people. And find the patterns."
"The marketing genius you’re looking for is not as sexy as you think. Clear trumps clever."
"It’s hard. Not complicated."
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