Productivity Smarts 087 - Go For No with Andrea Waltz

In this episode of the Productivity Smarts Podcast, Gerald J. Leonard speaks  with Andrea Waltz, the co-founder of Courage Crafters Inc. and author of the book "Go for No." Andrea shares her powerful perspective on rejection and how embracing it can actually drive productivity and success. They dive into the challenges entrepreneurs face, from feeling isolated to battling the fear of rejection, and emphasize the importance of building resilience and finding community support.

Andrea also introduces the concept of setting "no goals" as a way to encourage proactive outreach and stay focused on progress, not perfection. She shares how reframing failure can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs and highlights the crucial lessons that come from learning through mistakes.

This episode is all about shifting your mindset and turning setbacks into stepping stones for greater productivity and long-term success. If you’re ready to embrace rejection and make it work for you, this episode is a must-listen!

What We Discuss

• [00:02:01] - Introducing Andrea Waltz

• [00:05:52] - Overview of "Go for No"

• [00:06:32] - Mindset shift for productivity

• [00:09:22] - Overcoming fear and procrastination

• [00:12:06] - Examples of reframing failure

• [00:18:45] - The importance of passion and feedback

• [00:21:34] - Challenges of entrepreneurship

• [00:24:22] - The value of community

• [00:26:02] - Embracing rejection as strategy

• [00:29:12] - Process goals vs. destination goals

Notable Quotes

• [00:07:56] "If you want more yeses in your business, career, or life, you've got to be willing to hear the word no. Better to have done it and be told no than to never try and never know at all." — Andrea Waltz

• [00:11:19] "It's not about whether you get a yes or a no; it's about having the courage to reach out and make those asks, and reward and celebrate yourself for doing it regardless of the outcome." — Andrea Waltz

• [00:16:24] "You have to move through those failures and rejections on the way to success. There's no way to have success and get to the yeses without dealing with some of it." — Andrea Waltz

• [00:24:22] "It is a journey, and I think what made it a pleasant journey was that you had your husband with you as you were doing it, and you guys were on the same page, so you could encourage each other through that process." — Andrea Waltz

• [00:26:02] "Never think alone because you can sit there at your desk and spin around and around, and your brain will wear itself out. You got to think with somebody else." — Andrea Waltz

• [00:27:45] "When we focused on just trying to hear 'no' more often, we had more business than we knew what to do with." — Andrea Waltz

Our Guest

Andrea Waltz is the co-founder of Courage Crafters Inc., a company dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to overcome the fear of rejection and embrace failure as a pathway to success. She is best known for co-authoring the influential book "Go for No!", which has garnered acclaim for its unique approach to sales and personal development. The book has been recognized among the top sales books of all time, ranking #18 by ringDNA and listed in "23 Sales Books Every Sales Professional Should Read" by HubSpot.

Beyond her writing, Andrea is a sought-after speaker and trainer, delivering keynotes and workshops that focus on building resilience, embracing rejection, and fostering a growth mindset. Her work has been featured in prominent publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Success Magazine.

Through her initiatives, Andrea has inspired countless individuals to transform their relationship with rejection, turning it into a powerful tool for personal and professional growth.

Andrea Waltz

• Website https://www.goforno.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goforno

• Book: https://shop.goforno.com/

Productivity Smarts Podcast

• Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com

Gerald J. Leonard

• Website - geraldjleonard.com

• Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com

• Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard

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