Growth Think Tank

How do you build a business when it is so common to be positioned as a commodity? One aspect of that is to be intentional about how to be remarkable. Being remarkable is worthy of sharing with others. Today's interview is with Sue Falcone who operates the speaker bureau, , and she shares wisdom on being remarkable. You don't have to be a speaker to gain insight from this interview. Get the show notes for 276 | How to Be Remarkable with Sue Falcone Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Insights #Executives #Speaker #Interview Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Tim Sanders is an expert in relationship building. In today's world of takers and money makers, Tim believes in approaching business with the utmost compassion. In fact, this is what led him to his first of multiple million dollar deals. Adding value to the lives of others and stepping into the market with a charitable attitude is the new name of the game. Tune in as we delve deep on building stronger relationships. Get the show notes for 275 | The Killer Question to Build Relationships with Tim Sanders Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @sanderssays ‏#Business #Market #Expert #Compassion Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

We hear all about creating your BRAND in business. The most common approach is to focus 100% on a company brand. However, I believe that having a strong personal brand will fuel success in many ways. I have admired our guest today for years in what he has built in his industry. He answers the question...Company Brand or Personal Brand? He is Rand Fishkin of Moz, the premier resource for SEO tools in the industry. Rand is an icon to so many that have grown up learning from his training. Get the show notes for this interview. Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Brand #Business #PersonalBrand #SEOTools Reviews on iTunes: Click Here

The process of growth and achieving more in business is often a study of others. We begin to look at their way of growing and even mimicking their way of showing up. However, it is common to lose touch in who you are. The best path to a new destination is to be more of you. Taki Moore, master coach and coach to coaches, shares insights on why being YOU is so important. And Taki is certainly someone that is at home being Taki. Get the show notes for 273 | How to Be More of You with Taki Moore Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @takimoore #Growth #Business #Insights #Coach Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Business has a tendency to wrap us up into our numbers and all the growth aspects of the company. However, one reason we are all in business is to give back in some way. I believe you should give back now. Our guest today is Cole Hatter. Cole is the founder and host of a major conference about making life matter, THRIVE. In the interview, he shares his journey of making millions and realizing that he can do so much more than he was doing. Get the show notes for 272 | Making Life Matter Now with Cole Hatter Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @colehatter ‏#Growth #Business #Journey #Founder Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

When you get a chance to speak on a stage or to a group of people, you are likely focus on the "content" that you intend to delivery. However, it is more important to connect to the hearts and souls of the audience. Today's guest is Tricia Brouk who will help you understand the deeper elements of "connecting" with the audience. Get the show notes for 271 | How to Give a Speech that Connects with Tricia Brouk Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @TriciaBrouk ‏#Speak #Connecting #Audience #People Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Michael Bungay Stanier, founder of Box of Crayons, shares he and his team of facilitators teach 10-minute coaching so busy managers build stronger teams and get better results. On this episode, we dive deep into what it truly means to do GREAT work. Impactful work. Meaningful work. Change the way you lead forever, by staying in that hungry mode of curiosity. Get the show notes for 270 | Activating The Coach Inside You with Michael Bungay Stanier Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @boxofcrayons ‏#Coaching #Founder #Teams #Curiosity Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Marketing genius Noah Kagan joins us today to talk about how the world of Marketing is changing every day. We dive in deep into how to stay relevant in today's rapidly changing world. Find out why being in tune with the frequent changes requires you to be humble and dropping your ego! How can you become the master of your craft? Find out where the market is going and the marketing tools Noah recommends on this episode! Get the show notes for 269 | How to Improve Your Marketing with Noah Kagan Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @noahkagan #Changes #Market #Episode269 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Do you know what Game Theory is? Game Theory was created to help entrepreneurs reflect on the actions they take in day-to-day life. The game itself encourages a playful approach to different ways of winning (note: money is NOT the only way we win!) and increases creativity in the way solutions are determined. FreshBiz Global is a featured GameChangers 500 company alongside companies like Mindvalley, WholeFoods, Kickstarter, and Zappos. Join us on this episode as we dive into how to play a better game! Get the show notes for 268 | Making A Quantum Leap Using Game Theory with Simcha Gluck Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @SimchaGluck ‏#GameChangers #Approach #Episode268 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Authority gives you a chance to have a seat at the table. If you have no or low visibility in the eyes of your prospects, you will only exist through referrals. Referrals are fantastic, but you need a predictable way for prospects to find you. Rich Brooks with Take Flyte shares with us how he increased visibility in his industry filled with competitors. Rich is also the founder of a conference called "Agents of Change" that is well known for the value they are creating for their audience. Listen to Rich as he shares his insights. Get the show notes for 267 | Using Visibility to Grow Your Digital Agency with Rich Brooks Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @therichbrooks ‏#Founder #Insights #Episode267 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Having a steady stream of leads for your business is powerful for many reasons. Think for a second about you having the systems in place that allow for quality prospects to be lining up to talk to you about your services and products. If you have not looked at Facebook to generate leads, you are missing something. I have struggled in this area, so I look to experts like our guest for today, Marya Jan, to share insights that will upgrade your systems for getting leads into your world. Get the show notes for Getting Started with Facebook Lead Generation with Marya Jan Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #PowerfulBusiness #Expert #Episode266 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

The foundation of business is still and always be about relationships. How do you build deeper relationships that will last a life time? I am interviewing Dan Miller with 48day.net about deep relationships. Dan is a master of this and is quite passionate about the need for us to focus on the small aspects that lead to a real relationship. I am honored to bring you this chat with Dan Miller. Get the show notes for 265 | How to Build Deep Relationships with Dan Miller Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #DeepRelationship #Expert #Episode265 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

The most common question in the start of a conversation in business is "What do you do?" or some variation on that. I'm not saying it should be the first question, but eventually, that is where the conversation goes. Do you have a great response that makes the listener want to know more? Even if you have this down...you can learn from our guest today. Holly Chantal with The Land of the Brand is going to unpack how do you respond to the "what do you do" question. Discover a deeper awareness that will improve your conversations. Get the show notes for 264 | How to Talk About What You Do with Holly Chantal Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @hollychantal #Variation #Awareness #Episode264 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Today we chat with Petra Foster about PRICING. So many of us entrepreneurs have struggled or are currently struggling with our pricing packages. On this episode, we talk about how to get out of that rut. We begin with building trust and understanding our potential clients' inner dialogue. Discover how you can tackle the objections and climb up the sales ladder. Get the show notes for 263 | How to Handle Objections in the Sales Process with Petra Foster Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @petra_foster #SalesLadder #BuildingTrust #Episode263 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Jeff Havens is not your typical Keynote Speaker. Join us on this episode where we dive deep into the key elements of speaking. You may think content is everything when it comes to your speeches. Jeff tells us why it really isn't. How can you distinguish yourself in your market? And then once you do that, how do you maintain a relationship with those who you've influenced and inspired? Tune in to discover! Get the show notes for 262 | UnCrapify Your Follow Up with Speaker Jeff Havens Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @iamjeffhavens #Inspired #Influenced #Episode262 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Are you willing to disrupt your own business? Our guest today, Eric Wahl, calls himself a disruptive strategist. He is a graffiti artist and powerful speaker who offers tools on how to be intentionally creative and provocative. The great paradox here is that through discipline and structure we can birth our creative parts of ourselves. Get the show notes for 261 | The Spark and Grind with Eric Wahl – Renowned Graffiti Artist Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @TheErikWahlFans #Creative #Disrupt #Episode261 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Leadership is a journey. It is filled with new challenges that cause you to evolve as a leader. I had a chance to sit down with Lolly Daskal, author of The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness. Lolly shares insights to take your leadership to a new level. After listening to this interview, you will want to dive deeper into Lolly's work. Get the show notes for 260 | Leading Others – Your Path To Greatness with Lolly Daskal Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @LollyDaskal #Leadership #Interview #Episode260 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

What Media Platform are you using? Join us today where we chat with Brandon Adams about the platforms of Writing, Podcasting, and Video. Discover the power that lies within each platform to help you connect, inspire and grow your audience. Just as importantly, find out how with consistency and dedication, the likelihood of converting those people into clients or customers. Get the show notes for 259 | Creating Your Own Media Platform with Brandon Adams Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @badams78 #Clients #Customer #Episode259 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

The content marketing revolution is growing even more important. Forward thinking companies are starting to think like "old school" publishers. The are developing content that teaches the marketplace something new. Our guest today is Byron White with Writer Access. Discover the power elements if content marketing so you can develop your marketing strategy. Get the show notes for 258 | How to Create Content Marketing Strategy for Your Business with Byron White Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @ByronWhite #Marketing #ContentMarketingRevolution #Episode258 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

When you have success in ONE WAY, the tendency is to look at new ventures through the same lens. In other words, when a something works why change it. Marc Werner, founder of Nature Sleep, didn't want to fall into that path of thinking. He comes form Werner family where ladders were their thing. The market for ladders has been amazing over the decades; however, Marc's new venture had to change with the times. Listen to Marc's process for developing a new company in the bedding market. Get the show notes for 257 | How to Win in Today's Market with Marc Werner Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Sucess #MarketforLadders #Episode257 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Most people focus on more traffic. They want new sources of traffic. However, traffic is only part of the solution to a growth in your business. One of the most important aspects of business growth is understanding "conversion." Our guest is an expert in CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization). Join Tim Ash from SiteTuners on what does it take to create an effective CRO project for a website. It is more than button colors and headlines. Get the show notes for 256 | CRO – Aligning the Needs of Your Visitors to Your Website with Tim Ash Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @tim_ash ‏#Traffic#Conversion #Episode256 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Getting to 10 employees requires you to make some drastic changes in your leadership and management side. It is even more of change to get to 50 employees. Today, I interview Joe Holland with Video Blocks to uncover the shifts he had to make to grow his company. We share specifically what he had to "let go" of. Get the show notes for 255 | Growing Your Company from 1 to 10 to 50 Employees with Joel Holland Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @joelkentholland ‏#Leadership #Letgo #Episode255 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Using online training (webinars) is an excellent way to establish your expertise and authority. The next level approach is using "automated webinars. Our guest today is Casey Zeman who is the founder of Easy Webinar. We talk about a simple sequence or strategy to get more leads and therefore more sales for your business. Get the show notes for 254 | The New Strategies of Automated Webinars with Casey Zeman Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @CaseyZeman #OnlineTraining #Authority #Episode254 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Leadership is different and has not changed either. Now is the time to examine your leadership strategies to improve your goal setting. Discover the new approaches that our guests give us. Mitch Axelrod shares how he looks at goal setting and why the process must change. Get the show notes for 253 | A new dynamic in Leadership with Mitch Axelrod Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @mitchaxelrod #Leadership #NewApproaches #GoalSetting #Episode253 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

How to get your Facebook Ads to work...today we talk with Molly Pittman. I want to say "THE" Molly Pittman because I am such a fan of her work. Molly is the VP of Marketing for Digital Marketer. She is also a co-host at the Perpetual Traffic podcast. She shares her 4 tips to fix your facebook ads. Get the show notes for 252 | Celebrate 3 Years – What Happens When Your Facebook Ads Aren't Working with Molly Pittman Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #PerpetualTrafficpodcast #DigitalMarketing #Episode252 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Video will continue to be more important to share you story and reach new customers. You don't have to create Super Bowl style commercials, but you will miss opportunities if you don't learn to use video for your business. Our guest today is Steve Gumm who works with companies to improve the human-to-human experience. He loves to use video to share stories and value bombs. Steve is the founder of Drop In Local in Chicago, IL. Get the show notes for 251 | How to Use Video To Drive High-Value Clients with Steve Gumm Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @stevegumm #HumanExperience #Commercials #Episode251 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Innovation means different things to different people. I agree with our guest today, Tamara Kleinberg (founder of Go To Launch Street) about innovation. Innovation is a process of thinking differently and acting on it. Ideas are cool and interested, but really don't mean that much. It is the implementation of the ideas that drives innovation. Our guest today is a speaker and brand strategist that helps companies innovate in today's fast changing world. Get the show notes for 250 | Innovation Is a Competitive Advantage with Tamara Kleinberg Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @LaunchStreet #Innovation #BrandStrategiest #Episode251 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

If you are in marketing, you likely know of Ryan Deiss. Ryan is the founder and CEO of DigitalMarketer. Over the last 36 months Ryan and his team have invested over $15,000,000 on marketing tests, generated tens of millions of unique visitors, sent well over a BILLION emails, and run approximately 3,000 split and multi-variant tests. Today we talk about how to get traction for your business. In the practical and actionable portion of the interview, Ryan shares the #1 place to start that you can do this week to drive your business forward. Get the show notes for 249 | How to Break Through The Noise – The One Strategy You Need with Ryan Deiss Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @ryandeiss #DigitalMarketer #Marketing #Episode249 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Motivational Speaker, Les Brown shares with us how the road to growth and transformation requires the COURAGE to change. If you want to evoke the spirit of transformation in those whom you serve, you must also commit to catalyzing that very thing in your own life. The intention and desire to grow must be practiced, exercised and executed consistently. Get the show notes for 248 | Creating Connection and Significance Through Speaking with Les Brown Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @LesBrown77 #MotivationalSpeaker #Growth #Transformation #Episode248 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Our guest Mike Ganino joins us today to discuss his training and culture tips that help to build a team and ensure the future success of businesses. We talk about what culture actually is and why great leaders possess listening skills. Tune in to find out how to define your vision while creating a rich culture for your team that motivates them to come into work every day. Get the show notes for 247 | How to Build Your Team and Define Your Culture with Mike Ganino Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @mikeganino #MotivatesTeam #CultureTips #Training #Episode247 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Our guest and creator of Monday Monday is Arthur Tubman. Tune in to discover how building a successful business is all about creating a 2- way communication street with a resonating community. Find out how Arthur creates meaningful content and why he says skills can be learned and why you shouldn't worry about them! Focus on training your daily habits! Plus find out why Arthur thinks mentorship and masterminds are crucial to any entrepreneur's success. Get the show notes for 246 | How to Build Communities That Drive Business with Arthur Tubman Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @imHurricaneAT #Skills #Masterminds #EntrepreneursSuccess #Episode246 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Our guest, Stefanie Sheehan is the founder of Mastermind Your Launch. We talk about owning who you are to launch a business. This episode is about how to play on your strengths. We also delve into the power of content marketing and how it can accelerate your business. What are your own personal strengths and how will you use them to serve the world? Get the show notes for 245 | How to Create a Personal Brand with Stefanie Diaz Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett ‏#AcceleratesyourBusiness #PersonalStreghts #ContentMarketing #Episode245 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Christine Hassler, author of the book Expectation Hangover gets vulnerable about how she found true happiness. In using the experience of a crisis, she found the excuse to go through a soul transformation. Now she helps others do the same! On this episode, we talk about how the way to do truly impactful work is by answering our own inner calling. It is about understanding that the answers cannot be found anywhere outside of ourselves. Get the show notes for 244 | From Expectation Hangover to Finding Happiness Within with Christine Hassler Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @ChristinHassler ‏#Author #Crisis #Happiness #Episode244 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Join us on this very special episode where I share the good, the bad and the ugly of 2016. I talk about what worked, what didn't and the transformational changes I am going through. I get real and vulnerable about what the Trap of Success means to me and how to reach for more than a comfort zone. Plus, I share some of the exciting upcoming projects I've got going on to help you step up your game. Get the show notes for 243 | Recap of 2016 with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #ComfortZone #SpecialEpisode #TransformationalChanges #Episode243 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Have you tried making a habit to accelerate your personal growth? Most of us have but have had difficulty sticking with it. Jen Macquarrie, founder of Bright Habits shares with us the essential elements we need to maintain momentum. We also explore how to mindfully observe the inner dialogue going on in our heads and how to shift into a more empowering mindset. Get the show notes for 242 | Making a New Success Habit Stick with Jen Macquarrie Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @JenMacQuarrie ‏#PersonalGrowth #Mindset #InnerDialogue #Episode242 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Nancy Vogl, founder of the Speaker's Bureau talks about the power of face to face interaction. In today's world of ever expanding technological advancement, it's tempting to take the shortcut and connect with people via email or Facebook. Nancy says, this is WEAK! She is a firm believer in the power of nurturing the connections you wish to make. Tune in to find out how Nancy is currently following up with a list of 380 people- the real way! Get the show notes for 241 | The Crazy Idea that Changed A Speaker's Bureau with Nancy Vogl Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @HarleyBooks #FaceInteraction #PowerofNurturing #FirmBeliever #Episode241 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Networking is not new, but we all know people that struggle with all kinds of networking. I have connected with Angus Nelson to share the new rules of networking. Angus is the host of the "Up In Your Business" podcast. Discover ways to improve your networking with modern approaches. Get the show notes for 240 | How to Network – The New Rules with Angus Nelson Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @angusnelson #Networking #Business #ModernApproaches #Episode240 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Growth hacking is not a new term. It has become a big topic in today's marketing and scaling conversations. Our guest today is Brad Stevens with Entreholic. We talk about new tools and strategies to accelerate your growth. See how you can use growth hacking in your business. Get the show notes for 239 | Understanding Growth Hacking with Brad Stevens Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #AccelarateyourBusiness #GrowthHacking #BigTopic #Episode239 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Living for comfort is a mistake. Yes...if you seek comfort in all that you do, you will fail to grow and navigate the challenges of life. This interview is all about understanding your comfort zone and stepping outside that zone so that you grow. Dr. Liz Bywater is our guest who shares her views on the comfort zone. Get the show notes for 238 | Getting Out of your Comfort Zone with Dr. Liz Bywater Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @drlizbywater #ComfortZone #Growth #Interview #Episode238 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Communication is the backbone of everything we do. It is more than just words. Today's guest is Dr. Nick Morgan. Nick's company is Public Words. He shares insights about communication that will surprise you and help you improve the way you connect with others. Listen to this interview to learn how to communicate at a higher level. Get the show notes for 237 | The Neuroscience of Communications with Nick Morgan Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Communication #Growth #HigherLevel #Episode237 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

What does your Soul have to do with Leadership? Howard Behar is the former President of Starbucks. On this episode, we discuss the connection between the soul and how we lead. How we show up every day is the rewarding challenging we can engage in, in order to remain in tune with life's work. Howard's key message is about valuing the people we serve. This is a first and foremost priority that comes before anything else. Get the show notes for 236 | Starbucks: Filling Your Soul With Howard Behar Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @howardbehar #Priority #Lifeworks #Leadership #Episode236 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

One year later, 48in48.org is pushing into new realms. They are doing another 48 websites for 48 nonprofits this year in Atlanta. And they are also doing another set of 48 websites for another 48 nonprofits in New York. This is a unique episode with so many guests. I interviewed different people involved to get their perspective of this movement. Also Adam Walker and Jeff Hilimire share with me the BIG vision for 48in 48.org. I really think they are crazy rebels for putting it out there and I love them for it. Get the show notes for 235 | Significance with 48 in 48 – Jeff Hilimire and Adam Walker Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @ajwalker ‏@jeffhilimire ‏ #CrazyRebels #48in48 #Movement #Episode235 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

We all have times in our lives that force us to question the path we are on. We all have moments that make us choose a new direction. I have seen this for myself. And I have watched it in hundreds of others. This is about reinvention. Our guest today is Mike Pisciotta with Marketing Your Purpose. He shares his moment of reinvention that happened while in jail. Get the show notes for 234 | Making New Choices with Mike Pisciotta Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @freedomcatalyst #Marketing #Purpose #Reinvention #Episode234 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

In highly competitive markets, it is getting harder and harder to win the business. I specialize in helping companies grow by making them THE choice, not just a choice. This is about standing out and creating a company that does not have competition. This is a solo episode where I share key parts of my speech: Be THE Choice, Not Just A Choice. I give you 3 areas that allow you to win more business and work with more high-value clients. Don't miss this one. Get the show notes for 233 | Be THE Choice, Not Just a Choice with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #BEtheCHOICE #SoloEpisode #CompetitiveMarkets #Episode233 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Do you know the valuation of your company? I think that if even if you were not planning to sell your company soon or even in the next decade that you should know the valuation. My main reason is that understanding what increases the value of the company you have now will make it more profitable now. I interview John Shumate who specializes in valuations for technology and healthcare companies. He shares the essentials to valuations. Check out this episode to understand how to put a value on your company. Get the show notes for 232 | Valuating Your Business with John Shumate Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @JohnShumate_ ‏#Valuation #HealthcareCompanies #UndersatndingValue #Episode232 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

What's your one thing? Today's guest is Jay Papasan. He is the best selling author of The One Thing where he explores the unexpected simple truth behind impactful results. As entrepreneurs, it is more than common to try and tackle it all – but Jay challenges us to do that ONE thing that will get you soaring. Listen into this podcast to give yourself clarity on what is important in your day to day to-do list. Get the show notes for 231 | What is Your One Thing with Jay Papasan Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @jaypapasan ‏#Entrepreneur #BestSellingAuthor #SimpleTruth #Episode231 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Today's guest and author of Leadership Lessons from a UPS driver is Ron Wallace. Ron emphasized the importance of how true connection is even better than communication. An effective leader does not hold back secrets but rather shares them to gain input and feedback from his team. Ron points out the fundamental principle of giving praise to your team- something that is very simple but has been forgotten. Tune into this episode on the principles of Leadership Connection. Get the show notes for 230 | Leadership Communication and Connection with Ron Wallace Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett ‏#Leadership #FundamentalPrinciple #LeadershipConnection #Episode230 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Our Guest today is Tucker Max, CEO and author of Book in a Box. The philosophy at Book in a Box highlights that the best way to get an idea into the world, is through a book. The problem most people face is that books take too much time to write, and the traditional publishing process can be tedious and frustrating. Tucker shares with us the foundational values all authors must have when writing a book. Get the show notes for 229 | What You Need to Know About Writing a Book with Tucker Max Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett ‏@TuckerMax #Author #Values #TraditionalPublishing #Episode229 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Our guest, Daniel Battan is the founder of "Beyond The Ceiling." Daniel saw that the problem existent within many entrepreneurs was that they saw a "ceiling" for themselves - or in other words, a limited potential that could be reached. However, the "ceiling" is NOT the ultimate potential one can reach. There is ALWAYS more (think: "the sky"). Beyond The Ceiling is about stepping outside and realising that there is no ceiling in your capabilities. It is unlimited! Daniel brings a very grounded approach that can be used by entrepreneurs. Get the show notes for 228 | Beyond the Ceiling: Unlimited Potential with Daniel Battan Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett ‏@DSBatten ‏#Entrepreneurs # #UltimatePotential #Episode228 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Getting someone to YES is a part of life. It might in business or in your personal life. Have you ever tried to get a 9-year-old to say YES to clean his room? Well, it takes certain skills. Our guest is Matthew Kimberley who shares insights on getting to YES in business. Matthew is a sales master and his wisdom on sales will help you grow your business. Get the show notes for 227 | Getting to Yes. The Art of Professional Persuasion with Matthew Kimberley Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett ‏@mjkimberley ‏#YESinBusiness #SalesMaster #Skills #Episode227 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!