What's the Secret?

Tom Gaddis
What's the Secret? Podcast

On the What’s the Secret Podcast, former restaurant manager turned seven-figure entrepreneur Tom Gaddis shares with you the real strategies most gurus won’t tell you about growing a successful business. Discover the steps and strategies he used, to go from being on unemployment to starting and growing his own 7-figure business and helping 50,000 students all over the world. Each season on the podcast Tom dissects one critical key to building a business that helps you create financial security in less time and with less stress. Discover the tools, winning systems and mindset you need to stop stressing about money and start building a fulfilling business to replace your income and more. For more info go to http://tomgaddis.com/

  1. 25/01/2022

    What I've Learned

    It’s episode 100! I can’t believe it. We made it to 100 episodes and that’s in a big part thanks to you. So I’m celebrating the 100th episode of What’s The Secret? by reviewing what we’ve been over in the past 100 episodes and giving you the lowdown on what I’ve learned from recording them. It has been a crazy ride, but I am grateful for you tuning in each week. If you are looking to start a podcast, build an audience or do pretty much anything in your life, you’ll find value in what I’m sharing this week. It takes a lot of effort to put out content week after week, but it gets easier. In this episode, find out my entire reason for starting this podcast, what I’ve learned from continually showing up, and if you have a dream of starting something like this on your own, find out the secret to getting started. “The importance lies in the doing. There are things you get from doing that you don’t get when you don’t do.” - Tom Gaddis In This Episode: Learn how I got started with my podcast and how I stuck to producing episodes each week.One of the biggest misconceptions people have about being successful.Find out why there is always something to learn from the process of doing, and how to take this forward into other areas of your life. And much more... Resources mentioned: How to Overdeliver with Brian Kurtz episode: https://tomgaddis.com/podcast/how-to-overdeliver-with-brian-kurtz/WTS Special Series: Affiliate Marketing Secrets: https://tomgaddis.com/show/wts-special-series-affiliate-marketing-secrets Connect with Tom Gaddis: Join Tom’s program here: offlinesharks.com Website: https://tomgaddis.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomgaddis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomgbiz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaddistom/

    12 min
  2. 18/01/2022

    3 Tools to Get More Done

    Are you looking to get more done in less time? Well, you’re in luck! In today’s episode, I’m sharing three of my current favorite tools and a book that has helped me get more done in my business. These are things I’m using each and every day that have drastically changed my workflow and allowed me to get more done in less time. Whether you are an entrepreneur that works alone or someone who works with a team, what I’m sharing with you today is going to open your eyes and make you think a little differently about time productivity. These resources have helped me get a crystal-clear view of how I manage my time, how I view what is productive and unproductive, and what that means to me personally. Tune in this week and learn how to get more done in 2022! “We tend to think of time as just time, but the reality is, it’s a construct.” - Tom Gaddis In This Episode: Discover the best way to get things done and achieve success as an entrepreneur.  I share the benefits of time tracking software and how it helps me in my business.Learn how to start thinking differently about productivity and time management.  And much more... Resources mentioned: Four Thousand Weeks - Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books Timing App: https://timingapp.com  Jarvis AI: https://www.jarvis.ai/Wordtune: https://www.wordtune.com/Workspace: https://www.citrix.com/en-gb/downloads/workspace-app/mac/workspace-app-for-mac-latest.html Connect with Tom Gaddis: Join Tom’s program here: offlinesharks.com Website: https://tomgaddis.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomgaddis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomgbiz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaddistom/

    14 min
  3. 28/12/2021

    A Different Approach to Selling with Chandler Walker

    In the world of sales, we are often taught that we need to be pushy, aggressive, and ready to do whatever it takes to convince our prospects to part with their money. But this pressurized selling tactic doesn’t align with everybody’s values, and today’s guest decided to find a different way to sell, one that is in line with his goal of stepping out of the realm of sales and into the realm of therapeutic conversation.  Chandler Walker is the founder of Stoneage Fuel, a health and fitness brand that helps people in six areas of wellness: mental health, social health, sleep, nutrition, fitness, and habits. His goal is to take a stand to change the dynamic of selling from pressure and aggression to compassion and conversation. He joins me this week to share his experience of high-ticket selling using this approach.   “People think, well you have to be aggressive to get someone’s money or they’re not going to part with it.” - Chandler Walker In This Episode: Learn what compassion conversations are and how Chandler uses them to enroll people into higher-end services without using traditional, aggressive tactics.Chandler shares the problem with some of the sales training we see in the online realm and why he is working to move away from this approach in his business.Hear some tips and examples you can use to help you change your approach to sales, whatever stage you are at in your business. And much more... Connect with Chandler Walker Website: https://stoneagefuel.com/How To Enroll High Ticket Clients Without Manipulation, Aggressive Tactics, Or Feeling Salesy: https://9step.cultureofcare.life/care1   Connect with Tom Gaddis: Join Tom’s program here: offlinesharks.com Website: https://tomgaddis.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomgaddis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomgbiz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaddistom/

    25 min
  4. 21/12/2021

    Affiliate Insider w/ Alex Gunoe

    Have you ever wondered what the world of affiliate marketing is really like? Do you wish you knew the difference between an affiliate marketplace and an affiliate network? Well, today’s guest is joining me to give the inside scoop on all things affiliate marketing. Alex Gunoe is the Director of Business Development at Digistore24, an all-in-one digital sales platform that offers an integrated online store, affiliate network, and all common payment methods and accounting automation. He helps businesses grow their affiliate market space by taking care of the various aspects behind the scenes and he’s here to share some key aspects to think about in affiliate marketing and his tips for someone new to the affiliate space.   “At Digistore24, we’re not trying to sell you on coming into the platform, we’re trying to help you grow as a business.” - Alex Gunoe In This Episode: Discover what an affiliate marketplace is and the difference between this and an affiliate networkAlex shares what Digistore24 can help you with and the tools and support they provide to their affiliatesLearn something you can do right away in your business if you want to get into the affiliate space And much more... Connect with Alex Gunoe Website: https://www.digistore24.com/   Connect with Tom Gaddis: Join Tom’s program here: offlinesharks.com Website: https://tomgaddis.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomgaddis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomgbiz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaddistom/

    18 min
  5. 14/12/2021

    The Power of Evening Routines with Jose Escobar

    We all know the power of morning routines, but fewer of us know the power of evening routines. So this week, I’m joined by Jose Escobar, Founder, and CEO of The Entrepreneur’s Bookshelf. Jose had a “good” life, but one day he realized that “good” wasn’t what he wanted; he wanted great. He implemented a morning and evening routine into his life, and his life completely changed. He doubled his income, became a better father and husband, and lost 35 pounds in the process.  Jose shares the power of evening routines and why incorporating them into your day will help you take your life and business to the next level. Hear some tips for creating a next-level evening routine and the tactics you can use to break free and achieve your goals.   “It’s not just about waking up early or going to bed early, it’s about having a purpose and specifically knowing what you’re doing.”  - Jose Escobar  In This Episode: Discover why the best morning routine actually begins the night before.Jose shares how your entire life can change once you start to implement a morning and evening routine.Learn what Jose does to maximize his productivity and prepare himself for success, and how you can do the same in your life. And much more...   Books Jose recommended: The 5AM Club by Robin Sharma: https://www.robinsharma.com/book/the-5am-clubThe Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod: https://miraclemorning.com/books/Limitless by Jim Kwik: https://www.limitlessbook.com/Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Connect with Jose Escobar Website: The Entrepreneurs Bookshelf – Read Well & Commit to Personal GrowthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaesco25Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theentrepreneursbookshelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaesco25/     Connect with Tom Gaddis: Join Tom’s program here: offlinesharks.com Website: https://tomgaddis.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomgaddis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomgbiz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaddistom/

    24 min

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On the What’s the Secret Podcast, former restaurant manager turned seven-figure entrepreneur Tom Gaddis shares with you the real strategies most gurus won’t tell you about growing a successful business. Discover the steps and strategies he used, to go from being on unemployment to starting and growing his own 7-figure business and helping 50,000 students all over the world. Each season on the podcast Tom dissects one critical key to building a business that helps you create financial security in less time and with less stress. Discover the tools, winning systems and mindset you need to stop stressing about money and start building a fulfilling business to replace your income and more. For more info go to http://tomgaddis.com/

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