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To become a truly visionary leader, what kinds of obstacles will you need to overcome and what kinds of opportunities will you need to capitalize on?
Bill Klehm is an e-mobility, transportation, and business expert, plus an innovative futurist and technology leader. A billion-dollar growth strategist, Bill has helped launch and scale several transportation and tech companies. Currently he’s the Chairman and CEO of eBliss Global.

Join Scott and Bill as they explore:

* Entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation with a focus on the e-bike industry.

* Bill started an ebike business in the US after identifying a gap in the market.

* Finding the right channel of distribution to maximize profitability and being fearless in pursuing opportunities.

* The value of starting simple, moving fast, and thinking big to achieve success.

* Believing in oneself and one's team, and not being afraid to take risks.

* Bill’s experience raising money for his business, highlighting the importance of networking and having the right mentors.

* Bill’s goal to create a "no excuses" bike by simplifying components and reducing maintenance.

* Executing a well-communicated vision, even in uncertain times, to build a successful organization.

* The need for artful innovation that addresses consumer problems.

* The importance of strategic partnerships for growth in today's environment.

Thanks to Bill Klehm for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars.

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billklehm
Learn more about Bill and eBliss Global: https://ebliss.global

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What are some practical ways business owners and leaders can optimize their productivity using AI tools like ChatGPT?
Jonathan Green is an AI consultant who has mastered the art of using ChatGPT to optimize business productivity and creativity. He’s also a best selling author, celebrity ghostwriter, and high-ticket affiliate marketer.

Join Scott and Jonathan as they explore:

* Using AI to manage emails, streamline workflow, and increase productivity.

* Using AI tools for business, including ChatGPT and Claude, with a focus on efficiency and universality.

* Using AI for data analysis and problem-solving.

* How ChatGPT's broad knowledge can be overwhelming, and how narrowing down your prompts can help you get more effective responses.

* While ChatGPT for generating creative ideas, it can also be a time sink.

* ChatGPT's ability to mimic different writing styles, including authors and brands.

* The risk of accidentally revealing company secrets through AI use, emphasizing the need for caution and awareness.

* Cybersecurity risks and best practices for protecting sensitive information.

* Common AI mistakes, including publishing low-quality content and neglecting security policies.

* Jonathan’s book "Serve No Master," which provides prompts for self-reflection and personal growth.

Thanks to Jonathan Green for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars.

Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servenomaster/

Learn more about Jonathan via his Serve No Master website: https://servenomaster.com/start/

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What would it take for you to forge more enduring and deeper relationships with your customers, leadership team, and business partners? 
Rand Selig is the author of Thriving!, a book about being healthier, happier, and more prosperous. A relentlessly positive person, Rand is also an entrepreneur, coach, conservationist, and president of Selig Capital Group, which provides investment banking services to entrepreneurial and environmental clients. 

Join Scott and Rand as they explore: 

* Forging deep business relationships through trust, communication, and mutual respect. 

* Rand’s background, including struggling with the environment of a large organization. 

* Rand’s shift to focus more on building trust and mutual respect with clients.

* The importance of active listening in professional relationships.

* How being positive doesn't mean you have all the answers, but rather you’re willing to relentlessly pursue solutions.

* Focusing on internal growth for success before focusing on external success.

* Giving without expecting anything in return.

* Rand describes a failed merger, highlighting the importance of due diligence and alignment of objectives.

* Why emotional health is crucial in business relationships. 

* Forgiveness and letting go. 

* Gratitude, journaling, and the importance of self-reflection in daily routines.

* How vulnerability builds trust and rapport in business.

* Handling conflicts and disagreements in personal and professional relationships. 

* Asking open-ended questions during conflicts to understand the other person's perspective.

* Advice for young entrepreneurs to know their limits and prioritize what they can control (attitude, effort, behavior, and actions) when networking to build relationships quickly and effectively.

Thanks to Rand Selig for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars. 

Rand’s website: https://www.randselig.com/ 
Connect with Rand on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rand-selig-43525a6/  
Get Rand’s book, Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life: https://amzn.to/49RlaHD 

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Are you occasionally involved in business conversations that are vague and inauthentic? When you’re communicating with employees and customers, what can you do to ensure that your messaging is clear and authentic? 
Jonny Holsten is a messaging strategist committed to helping organizations use messaging that attracts better customers and closes more deals. He’s the founder of South Mountain Messaging, a marketing and strategy company that helps businesses create messaging that moves the needle. 

Join Scott and Jonny as they explore: 

* How clear communication can help business leaders engage audiences and cut through noise.

* Helping leaders clarify their message by creating a messaging strategy, training stakeholders, and enabling sales teams to carry it out successfully.

* Using the StoryBrand Framework to improve business marketing. 

* The need for agencies to guide business leaders in marketing themselves effectively.

* How to differentiate yourself from competitors through messaging.

* The importance of leader accountability. 

* Rebuilding trust. 

* Making boring topics more engaging by connecting them to a problem. 

* The importance of clear messaging in marketing and communication, plus the need to grab attention and win the battle for audience attention in a world of distractions.

* Misconceptions about clear communication in leadership. 

* Messaging that can help a business to stand out in a noisy market. 

* How not asking for help can lead to missed opportunities.

* Finding the one unique thing that sets you apart from others.

* Aligning marketing messages with a brand promise, and teaching employees how to use it effectively.

Thanks to Jonny Holsten of South Mountain Messaging for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars. 

Connect with Jonny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnyholsten/  

As mentioned in the episode, learn more about Jonny’s “Master Your Message” workshop: https://www.southmountainmessaging.com/masteryourmessage 

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If you’re an entrepreneur and want to jump into franchising, where would you start?
Brigham Dallas is the mind behind Hello Sugar, a hair removal salon that now has around 80+ locations across the U.S.

Join Scott and Brigham as they explore:

* Hello Sugar, a Brazilian wax and sugaring franchise.

* The importance of having a profitable business with multiple units/locations before pursuing franchising, which can take a year to develop and requires significant time and effort to succeed.

* How franchising involves creating a system for every part of the business, and scaling that system to succeed at a higher level.

* Testing different marketing campaigns.

* Brand consistency.

* The challenges of growing a business, including building systems, and the need to let go of managers as the business outgrows them.

* Being comfortable with stress and being able to pivot.

* Adapting to the strengths and weaknesses of your employees.

* Why CEOs need to develop the ability to say "this is outside of his scope and ability."

* Focusing on creating a comfortable experience for clients.

* Using customer reviews to understand the needs and preferences of your customers.

* Loyalty programs to incentivize repeat visits.

* Scott’s regrets related to focusing more on competition in his business, instead of building relationships and strategic alliances.

Thanks to Brigham Dallas for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars.

Connect with Brigham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brighamdallas/
Franchise with Hello Sugar, a Brazilian wax and sugar salon: https://franchise.hellosugar.salon/

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Rodric Lenhart is a dynamic force in the world of finance, blending his expertise in investment strategies with a passion for driving positive change. He’s also an author, a lifelong entrepreneur, and a coach who helps entrepreneurs and owners build businesses that fit their lives. 
Join Scott and Rodric as they explore: 

* Rodric’s journey from success to bankruptcy and back again, highlighting the importance of being willing to take risks and embrace change.

* The difference between intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs. 

* Scott reflects on his career journey, sharing insights on self-assessment, risk-taking, and change management.

* How ego can impact decision-making. 

* Traveling globally, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding that we’re all part of the same human family.

* Rodric's foundation sends student leaders abroad and promotes cultural exchanges. 

* Finding balance between business success and personal fulfillment. 

* How Rodric's clients often have little desire to scale their businesses, but instead want more time for personal reasons. 

* Rodric’s book: Million Dollar Flip Flops: Peace, Prosperity, and the Courage to Change Course In Life and Business.  

* Understanding the mental burden of being responsible for many people's livelihoods, and how this can impact CEO pay and mindset.

* Finding fulfillment in helping others find their purpose. 

* Rodric learned valuable lessons from going from millions to zero and then back up. 

* Leaders who embrace change are more likely to succeed in business and life.

Thanks to Rodric Lenhart for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars. 

Connect with Rodric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodriclenhart/ 
Learn more about Million Dollar Flip Flops (MDFF): https://milliondollarflipflops.com/ 
Lean more about Send A Student Leader Abroad: https://www.sendastudentleaderabroad.org/ 

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* Business, Bourbon & Cigars is the preeminent resource for ambitious leaders who want a backstage pass to the top. Each episode, we sit down with ultra-successful executives and industry leaders who share their insider strategies for growth and success. And of course, we may even sip on some of the finest bourbon and light up our favorite cigars while we chat.

* Each week, we bring you in-depth interviews with high-level executives and industry leaders who have a proven track record and deep understanding of what it takes to grow a business. They’ll share their no-nonsense approach, the challenges they faced on their journey to the top, and the strategies that helped them overcome obstacles and forge their own path to ultra-success.

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