10x Talk

Joe Polish of Genius Network and Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach
10x Talk

10x Multipliers To Grow Your Business. Insights For An Ever Expanding System Of Increasing Cooperation & Creativity Among Unique Ability Achievers.

  1. 12/31/2024

    Front Stage, Backstage, and the Binary Mind: Mastering the Art of Business Performance with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan

    Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan dive into the transformative concepts of "Front Stage/Backstage" and the power of binaries in decision-making. Discover how to deliver exceptional experiences, make confident choices, and navigate the inevitable challenges of Entrepreneurship with practical insights and real-world examples. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Joe and Dan in this episode:  Front Stage vs. Backstage: Why the customer’s experience depends on what happens behind the scenes—and how to design your business for seamless delivery Binary Thinking in Action: Dan's strategy circle reveals how identifying extremes and flipping obstacles into solutions can create breakthrough results. The 80% Approach to Excellence: Why getting it "good enough" can outperform perfection—and how your 80% might just be 100% to your clients. Improv vs. Script: Discover why confidence, not preparation, is key—and how Joe and Dan navigate high-stakes situations with ease. Casting, Not Hiring: How treating team members like cast members in a production can transform your business into a theatrical success. Bad Decisions Are Better Than No Decisions: Why Dan believes making the wrong call is always better than inaction—and how this mindset drives entrepreneurial growth. Lessons From An Airline: How visible backstage chaos can destroy the customer experience—and the parallels for entrepreneurs. The Treadmill of Chaos: Joe shares how to turn setbacks into opportunities—and why the grind never really stops. If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com.

    29 min
  2. 12/27/2024

    Good for Them: How Ethical Marketing and Sales Transform Lives with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan

    Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan dive into the core principles of selling and marketing, sharing transformative strategies that have reshaped industries. From the power of education-based marketing to creating value-driven Customer experiences, they reveal actionable insights for Entrepreneurs seeking growth and impact. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Joe and Dan in this episode:  How to Sell Without Selling Out: Discover Joe and Dan's ethical approach to sales and marketing that creates value, builds trust, and eliminates the sleazy tactics that plague most industries. The Power of Good for Them: Learn why Dan's simple yet profound phrase—'Good for them'—is the secret to creating sales strategies that transform customers into lifelong advocates. Revolutionizing Carpet Cleaning: How Joe turned a low-trust industry on its head with education-based marketing, transforming skeptical customers into raving fans. The Science of Trust: How Joe and Dan leverage storytelling, positioning, and rapport-building to create marketing that sells itself. From Skeptic to Supporter: Joe’s transformative approach to marketing that made even the most jaded carpet-cleaning customers believe in quality service—and how it applies to any business. What’s Missing from Your Marketing? Joe and Dan share how identifying the right customer aspirations can transform your approach and skyrocket your results. The $1,800 Gamble That Changed Everything: How Joe’s investment in a sales letter transformed his carpet-cleaning business—and became the foundation of a billion-dollar marketing method. Your Business Needs a Hero: Dan reveals the importance of being crystal clear about who you want to be a hero to—and how that clarity can transform your sales approach. From Experience to Excellence: The surprising way the Four Seasons’ guest philosophy offers a blueprint for exceptional marketing and customer service. If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com.

    47 min
  3. 09/20/2024

    From Productivity to Profitability with Dan Sullivan and Joe Polish

    Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan reveal key strategies for scaling a profitable business and leveraging marketing. They discuss the importance of starting small, building financial reserves, and avoiding common entrepreneurial pitfalls. Listen for powerful insights on creating long-term business success. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Joe and Dan in this episode:  The Real Business You're In: Discover why Joe says that every entrepreneur is actually in the "arithmetic business" and how understanding your numbers can transform your profitability, regardless of your industry. From Productivity to Profitability: Learn Dan Sullivan's critical distinction between productivity and profitability, and why efficiency doesn't matter if your bottom line is in the red. The 90-Day Profit Rule: Uncover Dan's unique approach to ensuring profitability within 90 days for any project, and why he believes in building a system around this principle. Fast Filter Projects: Delve into the strategic tool Dan uses to maximize his daily impact with only three key tasks, ensuring every action taken is filtered for maximum profitability. Lessons from Failure: Hear the fascinating story of how Dan turned a million-dollar software project failure into a valuable lesson on when to cut losses and refocus on profitable ventures. Understand why both Joe and Dan emphasize creating powerful customer experiences over selling mere products or services, and how this shift can significantly boost your profitability. Gain insights from Dan's 50-year coaching experience on the importance of having a year's worth of reserves and how this financial safety net can keep your business afloat during economic downturns or unexpected events. If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com.

    39 min
  4. 08/24/2024

    The Magic of Collaborative Entrepreneurship: 10xTalk with Dan Sullivan and Joe Polish

    Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan explore the power of collaboration in Entrepreneurship. They discuss how working with diverse individuals can lead to innovative projects, sharing Joe's experience of restoring a ghost town in Cleator, Arizona, as a prime example. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Joe and Dan in this episode:  Discover the Secret Behind a Modern Ghost Town Revival: How Joe Polish and his partners transformed Cleator, Arizona from a forgotten ghost town into a vibrant hub of creativity and community, attracting artists, Entrepreneurs, and adventurers alike. The Power of Collaboration in Unlikely Places: The fascinating story of how a chance text message led to a unique collaboration, bringing together a meditation music mogul, a martial arts expert, and seasoned real estate investors to create something truly extraordinary. Turning "Silly Ideas" into Significant Ventures: How Joe's knack for taking seemingly absurd concepts and turning them into successful, impactful projects is revolutionizing the way we think about Entrepreneurship and collaboration. The First Ghost Town in VR and NFTs: Uncover how Cleator, Arizona is breaking new ground by becoming the first ghost town to be fully integrated into virtual reality and the NFT marketplace, providing unparalleled value and experiences to its supporters. The inspiring account of how the Cleator project brought together a group of individuals during a crisis, resulting in life-saving support, deepened friendships, and an innovative business venture. From Real Estate Nightmares to Collaborative Dreams: Dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of real estate dealings, including deceptive agents and competing offers, and how strategic partnerships and clear communication turned potential disaster into collaborative success. Creating a Magnet for Artistic and Entrepreneurial Innovation: How Cleator, Arizona has become a magnet for artists, Entrepreneurs, and visionaries, hosting events like mini Burning Man festivals and drawing interest from major figures in the business and creative worlds. If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com.

    39 min
4.7
out of 5
140 Ratings

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