Growth Think Tank

Why do some websites experience conversions while others don't? By "conversion" I mean a sale on the website or an exchange of an email to get something of value. If you have a website, you want conversions. Our guest today is Alex Harris of AlexDesigns.com and he shares what it takes to make conversions on your website. You will gain new awareness on what is really going on after listening to Alex today. Get the show notes for 175 | Unlocking Your Website Conversions with Alex Harris Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @alexdesigns #Conversions #Awareness #Website #Episode175 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

When you "steal the show," you are performing at your highest levels. Do you want to be a better performer in all of life's important moments? Do you want to influence your audience when it counts – during sales conversations, business presentations, keynote speeches, and more – and succeed in high-stakes situations? We have 5-time NY best selling author, Michael Port, on the show today and he shares his wisdom on performing at your highest level. This is for speakers, coaches, consultants and just about anybody ready to raise their game. Get the show notes for 176 | Performing to Steal the Show with Michael Port Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Coaches #Influence #Speakers #Episode176 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Ken Dunn is the Founder and Chief of Reader's Legacy - an online space for the new age of publishing. Reader's Legacy is bound and determined to revolutionize the way people read, and experience books. Of course, this episode is more than just about books -it's about revolutionizing the way we do things. It's about pushing the margin and obeying your vision. Tune in here as we discuss the power of determination and passion. Get the show notes for 173 | Revolutionizing how we fulfill THE VISION with Ken Dunn Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @Ken_dunn #PowerofDeterminationandPassion #Vision #revolutionizing #Episode173 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

When you have to make more money or launch a new project, do you immediately think you have to work harder? Well working harder is rarely the right answer. Today's guest is Michelle Bersell who shares insights about what is really going on behind getting more done. Listen to this episode to discover the power of emotional blocks in your life. Get the show notes for 172 | Working Hard Is Not The Answer with Michelle Bersell Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @michellebersell #MakemoreMoney #Insights #Gettingmoredone #Episode172 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Our inner core VALUES are what drive our lives and businesses. Self proclaimed "THRIVE-OLOGIST" Sue Guiher reminds us of the importance of getting back in touch with our core essence. What is our core essence anyway, you might ask? Your core essence is who you have always been - since the beginning. It's why you left the industry you might have worked for and what caused you to make the decision of going off and doing it on your own. Remember? Once we connect with this part of ourselves once again, our decisions, connections and flow fall into place. Lean into this episode for more on this! Get the show notes for 171 |Thriving in Your Business with Your Core Values with Sue Guiher Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @sueguiher #Business #Decisions #Values #Episode171 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

One concept that we constantly look at on our entrepreneurial journey is our sense of self- VALUE. Why? Because as many of us already know, it affects EVERY aspect of our business. Be it our interactions with our clients, what we decide for our pricing, and the impact and power of the service we provide. In this episode, we talk about just how important it is to develop a healthy mindset around our own sense of self VALUE with guest Carrie Greene. Get the show notes for 169 | How to Value Your Own Value with Carrie Greene Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @CarrieCoaching #EntrepreneurialJourney #Interactions #Value #Episode169 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed in your business? Could it be maybe because you are doing everything yourself? The creating, sales and all the administrative tasks on the back end? What will it take to surrender some of the control and build a team for your business? And if you already have a team, what would it take to create a smooth and consistent system that works for everyone? Lean in to this episode where Revenue Specialist - Sonaya Williams gives us some top insight on creating an Automation System that's simple for all members of the team. Get the show notes for 168 | Automation That Brings in the Revenue with Sonaya Williams Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @sonayawilliams #Insights #Team #System #Episode168 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

How are you showing up in the world and in your business? You may think that style and appearance is an insignificant and maybe even a superficial area to focus on. Catherine Cassidy - founder of U Styled says it is everything. In fact, our presence (mostly made up by our style) makes up 55% of our communication. Meanwhile, our verbal communication only makes up 7%! Catherine shares more on how our style is a representation of our inner attitude and thus why it's important to start making some tweaks to our style. If connecting with others effectively is part of your business strategy, you'll want to listen carefully to this episode. Get the show notes for 167 | How You Show Up Matters with Catherine Cassidy Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @catherinecassid ‏#BusinessAppearance #Connecting #Insignificant #Episode167 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Our podcast guest Aaron Walker had all the money and "things" he could ever want until certain events in his life catalyzed him to shift his paradigm of thinking in big ways. What poses the pivotal question: "What do you want?" And at the end of the day, we all want the same thing: Relationships. Relationships bring meaning and color to our lives. Something that things and money could never offer. How do we build a life around what we want then? Lean into this episode where Aaron tells us HOW. Get the show notes for 166 | Relationships are Everything with Aaron Walker Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @AmonteWalker ‏#ParadigmofThinking #Relationships #Bigways #Episode166 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

If you're a service based business owner, then you'll want to lean into this episode. More than likely, you have thought about or have found that the membership model could be advantageous not only to you but to your customers as well. Our guest for this episode is Robbi Baxter- an expert in the membership model. Listen in to how you can adopt the membership model to your business that potentially create genuine community and connection (what we all crave at the deepest level!) Get the show notes for 165 | Adopting the Membership Model to Create Community with Robbi Baxter Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @AmonteWalker ‏#BusinessOwners #Expert #MembershipModel #Episode165 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Every business, yes every business, needs clients to survive. Find out in this episode what it takes to get a steady flow of ideal clients. I interview Dov Gordon who coaches entrepreneurs to create a steady flow of ideal clients. Dov shares a simple set of questions to help you on your journey. Get the show notes for 174 | A Constant Flow of Ideal Clients with Dov Gordon Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @DovGordon #Business #Survive #IdealClients #Episode174 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Are you familiar with what it means to be the "Extreme Expert?" Today's episode is about niching down your business so that you get to serve exactly who you are meant to serve. This is what works. This is what will determine sustainable success for you, your clients and your bank account. Lean into this episode for some new insights around letting go of the fear of niching. Chala Dincoy reminds us that each of us possess our own special form of strength and magic. Get the show notes for 170 | How to be the Extreme Expert in Your Niche with Chala Dincoy Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @DovGordon #Niching #SutainableSuccess #ExtremExpert #Episode170 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

As entrepreneurs, we can get caught up in the business side of things. There's so much to think about: funnels, list building, package pricing, website design, and the list just goes on and on. Today's guest- Rich Litvin, co- author of The Prosperous Coach believes all that business 'stuff' falls right into place when the individual is in FLOW. FLOW is who we truly are minus our limiting belief systems. It is who we are without fear. As a coach, Rich has made it his aim to help those who want to help themselves by cleaning up the lens they see through. Through the practice of deep coaching, asking powerful questions and showing up as purely authentic, we can all be the types of coaches who make shift happen for our clients. Get the show notes for 164 | Release Fear and Get in Your Flow with Rich Litvin Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @rich_litvin #BeliefSystem #PowerfulCoach #Entrepreneurs #Episode164 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Feeling tired and overwhelmed is all too common in the world of business ownership. What do you do when you are tired and you have more work to do? Do you press on? Do you grab a sugary drink? Well, what if you had a better understanding of mental fatigue? Our guest today is Dr. Carri Drzyzga who is a functional medicine expert. Discover some simple strategies to improve your energy levels and get more done in the process. Get the show notes for 163 | Understanding and Improving Your Mental Fatigue with Dr. Carri Drzyzga Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @DrCarriD #ImproveEnergyLevels #SugarDrink #MedicineExpert #Episode163 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

We are all busy. We are all trying to fit in all that we can in a day. The more we do, the more productivity we feel. But what if "busyness is the enemy to your business?" I had the honor to interview Coach Bru or to some John Brubaker. Coach Bru shared his insights on focusing on what matters and about the importance of being a role model to others. A great concept to understand is "Everything you do is contagious" - meaning that what you do others will also do. I think it also applies to what you do presently and how that has a ripple effect for later. Get the show notes for 162 | Busyness is The Enemy To Your Business with Coach John Brubaker Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @CoachBru #Productivity #Insights #ImportanceofbeingaRoleModel #Episode162 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

There are 2 traditional approaches in the marketing world. For many, they start by chasing the masses so they can see what works. Others look for a target audience. I think both of these are wrong. I think we should be looking to find our audience and find the profitable niche that is ideal for us. Listen to Jeff Goins, speaker, author and blogger. He is the author of The Art of Work and The In-Between: Embracing the Tension Between Now and the Next Big Thing. Jeff shares why it is so important to finding your audience. Get the show notes for 161 | Finding Your Audience with Jeff Goins Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @JeffGoins #FindingyourAudience#TraditionalApproaches #MarketingWorld #Episode161 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Have you thought about writing a book to position you in the marketplace? Would you trust a book marketer that doesn't have a book? Yeah, me neither. But today's guest is Tim Grahl, an expert in author and book marketing. He is also the author of "Your First 1000 copies". Listen to Tim in part 2 of our interview where he explains about how he used his book to propel his business forward. Don't forget the overall picture of this interview which is about niching. Get the show notes for 160 | The Power of Niching Your Business with Tim Grahl – Part 2 Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @timgrahl #BookMakerting #Niching #Expert #Episode160 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Have you thought about writing a book to position you in the marketplace? Would you trust a book marketer that doesn't have a book? Yeah, me neither. But today's guest is Tim Grahl, an expert in author and book marketing. He is also the author of "Your First 1000 copies". Listen to Tim in part 2 of our interview where he explains about he used his book to propel his business forward. Don't forget the overall picture of this interview which is about niching. Share the LOVE and TWEET about this episode. Target Audience: Tim helps authors build their platform, connect with fans and sell more books. [spp-tweet ""I asked myself if i could find a common denominator in the things I enjoyed" ~Tim Grahl"] As an entrepreneur you kind of flounder around looking for something that works. Before the glory days he is currently living, Tim was a freelancer working in a cubicle where he was programming code. He helped people build things like Wordpress in the days when no one knew how to build Wordpress. But, he couldn't ever get ahead moneywise. He decided to hire a coach: Josh Kauffman. Josh guided Tim in identifying what kind of work did he really want to do in order to create a focus and a system that would produce result over and over again. This also finally allowed Tim to get really good at something rather than mediocre at everything. During this process, Tim discovered he really liked working with authors. [spp-tweet ""I didn't just look at money, I looked at lifestyle too" ~Tim Grahl"] As a beginner, it is perfectly fine to do many different things in order to figure out what you're really good at. Once identified however, you want to hone in on a more narrowed array of skills and become the expert. Tim asked himself what the common denominator was in the things he enjoyed and focused. He not only considered the money aspect but more importantly what it meant for his lifestyle too. Although authors (his niche) can't pay the most he knew he enjoyed the work and the lifestyle it provided him. So why did Tim need to hire a coach? Tim knew he was making mistakes because he knew it wasn't supposed to be so hard. There were so many details and he couldn't see all the blindspots. His coach helped him to see what was causing him so much trouble. Nothing trumps getting one person who knows what they're talking about to give you advice. Asking for this kind of help is a strength and the fastest way to get over obstacles. [spp-tweet ""If I have to pick between time and freedom, I always choose freedom" ~Tim Grahl"] Tim worked for Remit Seti who put out this pdf (along with Charlie Hoen) which turned into a book: The Recession Proof Graduate. It lays out a simple way of getting clients and experience in an industry you may not have any. It shows entrepreneurs how to build up a client base from nothing without putting in too much work while reflecting your expertise. Tim decided to focus on finding the big name authors and do the work for free. This helped him to collect valuable testimonials. He then Worked for Dan Pink and just asked that he intended to keep working with him. 6 years later- they still work together. Whether you continue to work with any client, it's still experience and an opportunity gather testimonials either way. [spp-tweet ""I knew i was making mistakes because I knew it wasn't supposed to be this hard" ~Tim Grahl"] Develop SYSTEMS & stop trading time for money... A System allows you to do certain tasks over and over which yield the same results. You can either create checklist or you get a computer to do it for you. This simplifies things and frees you from hiring people. Tim eventually created an online course to teach people these things. He now sells his consulting business over and over again in such a way that helps more people and frees up his time. [spp-tweet ""I reached out to a coach because I was failing and needed help"~Tim Grahl"] More to come on Tim Grahl! Stay tuned for part 2! In this episode we'll cover: Why Tim hired a coach and why you should too How to stop trading time for money The power of systems Why Tim chooses freedom over anything else Why working for free builds your reputation [spp-tweet ""Nothing trumps getting one person who knows what they're talking about to give you advice" ~Tim Grahl"] Resources and Links Your First 1,000 Copies By Tim Grahl The Recession Proof Graduate. Take your business to the next level with Gene! Join the Free Call on Mondays Join Mastery Ready to take the STAGE? Get more info here! Leave a review on itunes Share the LOVE and TWEET about this episode. [spp-tweet ""Doing free work reflects your expertise and that you can be trusted goes a long way" ~Tim Grahl"] Connect with me too on LinkedIn or Twitter @genehammett. Do you have questions about today's episode!? Did you know that you can apply to chat with me by phone? This is a limited time offer to help anyone that is serious about refining their business as well as developing a clear & compellin

Entrepreneurship can be a lonely experience at times. For all of us entrepreneurs, this makes sense. We also know that what brought us to the experience entrepreneurship is our inner 'crazy.' Not everyone in our lives may understand the path that we are on because it truly is the road less traveled. John is here to tell us that that's ok! This is just one of the many things we must surrender to as entrepreneurs. Because in our letting of this "stuff" we can clear the path for the BIGGER and the more AMAZING. Get the show notes for 158 | The Entrepreneurial Journey Brings Out The Crazy with John Robinson Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @BackupCEO #Entrepreneurship #InnerCrazy #lonelyexperience #Episode158 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Taking your marketing to the next level will take your quality of clients to the next level. Today's guest is Jon Loomer, who has taken his experience in social media from big brands like the NBA and American Cancer Society to create a powerful business serving those that want advanced marketing. Discover a unique approach to using remarketing that gave him an unbelievable opt-in rate. Jon shares with you what marketing looks like in 2015. Get the show notes for 157 | Using Advanced Marketing with Jon Loomer Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @jonloomer ‏#Marketing #SocialMedia #PowerfulBusiness #Episode157 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

The meaning of leadership today is shifting significantly and it's for the better. Join us on this podcast with Kare Anderson who says that leaders who possess a "WE not ME" mentality have greater impact for the collective. By truly knowing ourselves on a deep level, we can choose others to collaborate with. Leaders often think they've got to create impact on their own but according to Kare, this is not so! Lean in to this inspiring episode! Get the show notes for 156 | Shifting from Me to We for Impactful Leadership with Kare Anderson Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @KareAnderson ‏ #Impact #MeaningofLeadership #ShiftingSignificantly #Episode156 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

I've spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on my website. I've learned what to do and what not to do and my advice is this: Be Tactful. Before you jump into handing over your credit card to the next service promising you leads, I want you to take a step back and get to really know your ideal client. Nothing you do can be effective if you are not drawing in your ideal clients to your website. And you know what else? If you're not a big fan of marketing, I've got good news for you. When you do it right and when you provide real VALUE to your ideal clients, it doesn't feel like marketing. Lean in for all this and more... Get the show notes for 155 | Digital Marketing: What's Working Now Episode 3 of 3 Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #IdealClient #RealValue #Marketing #Episode155 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Are you guessing what and how things are converting on your website? A lot of people do it this way and if you're one of those people, you really want to lean into this episode. Today's podcast guest, Dustin Drees tells us why it's so important to drop the guessing game and determine what the real numbers are for optimal success. Plus, with the technology we've got at hand, determining numbers has become an exact science. As always, if you're not into the numbers and research game, you want to hire someone to do that for you since this is a crucial factor for your business. Get the show notes for 154 | Digital Marketing: What's Working Now Episode 2 of 3 with Dustin Drees Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @dustindrees #Technology #ExactScience #CrucialFactor #Episode154 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

I know you've seen lots of entrepreneurs out there killing it online through social media. Are you wondering how you can do it too? Well our guest Andrew Medal today tells us how his company Agent Beta helps entrepreneurs do just that! Digital Marketing is a gigantic field and guess what? It's growing at a super speed like never before. An entrepreneur, you've got tons of tasks you're juggling, so what are you willing to let go of? Find out why it's better to hand this off to experts in this field to grow your business without going insane! Get the show notes for 153 | Digital Marketing: What's Working Now Episode 1 of 3 Andrew Medal Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @AndrewMedal #entrepreneurs #DigitalMarketing #Experts #Episode153 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Do you have all the leads you can handle? Do you have high-quality leads for your business? Well, usually the answer is - I can use more of those, thank you. There are many ways to build leads for your business, but one powerful channel that many are not using is Facebook. Today's guest is Valerie Shoopman, who is a Social Media Expert...but her main focus is Facebook ads. Listen in to the interview as we discuss how you can focus on your ideal clients and get a steady stream of leads rolling in. Get the show notes for 152 | Lead Generation with Facebook Ads with Valerie Shoopman Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #FacebookAds #Powerfulchannel #HighQualityLeads #Episode152 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Have you heard of the power of vulnerability? Being vulnerable is often considered to a sign of weakness. Today's guest is Rohit Bhargava, who is a best selling author and an expert on the non-obvious path to success. We talk about perfection and imperfection. Do you have the courage to show your imperfections? Listen to the show to find out how to use that courage. Get the show notes for 151 | Being Imperfect: A Non-Obvious Path to Success with Rohit Bhargava Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @rohitbhargava #powerofvulnerability #Imperfections #Success #Episode151 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Who doesn't want to be more charming? Well you should want this. With more charm you will add more to the lives of others than trying to beat them into submission. You get my point, right? Charm is rarely thought about in the busy lives of us leaders. Today we explore deep into charm with Jordan Harbinger, from "The Art of Charm". We talk about increasing social influence and building trust. Get all the charm you can handle with this episode and add some to your life/business too. Get the show notes for 150 | Increasing Your Levels of Charm with Jordan Harbinger Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @JordanHarbinger #Charm #Leaders #SocialInfluence #Episode150 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Join us for our final episode in a 3 part series of Hiring and Managing a Sales Rep! We'll dig into the process of hiring and firing in this one too. Reflecting back on this series, episode 147 with Mark Jamnick focused on how to motivate your team for heightened performance, while episode 148 with Joe Kouffman focused on hiring traits you should look for. This episode builds upon the series and expands into how to fire a sales rep too. Listen in to get the full scoop on why you MUST take your time on this one! Get the show notes for 149 | Hiring and Managing Sales Rep Series 3 of 3 With Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Motivation #FireaSale #heightenedperformance #Episode149 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Today is all about the hiring process for your first or your next sales rep. Don't take this lightly. Hiring the wrong person will derail you in many ways. Be smart about bringing in the RIGHT person. Our guest today is Joe Koufman with AgencySparks. Joe didn't start out as a master of sales. It took years of work and likely a kick in the pants too. Joe shares insights on what characteristics make for high performing salespeople. Joe shares one book that he recommends to all businesses, especially digital agencies. Listen in to this episode to be enlightened on what it takes to hire right when it comes to sales. Get the show notes for 148 | Hiring and Managing Sales Rep Series 2 of 3 With Joe Koufman Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @markjamnik #enlightened #Business #SalesPeople #Episode148 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Sales is a critically important part of your business success. In fact, it's arguably the most important part. Most business owners have to learn to sell and position their products and services with blood, sweat and tears. When they figure it out, they hold on to this part with tenacity and refuse to let go. Meanwhile, there are others eager to hire someone to do the networking, relationship building and the endless calls to prospects. Well, one of the most important hires you will make as a business owner will be the one that makes it rain (rain with money that is). Get the show notes for 147 | Hiring and Managing Sales Rep Series 1 of 3 With Mark Jamnik Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @jessemoskel #Networking #BusinessOwner #LearntoSell #Episode147 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

If you want to do something different or new, you have be willing to do something new. Ok, not rocket science. Well this is only partly right. You have to be willing to let go of some stuff too. You might even have to let go of what made you reach your current level of success. This is the hard part. Today's guest is Jesse Moskel with Agile Marketing Solutions. We talk about a lot of stuff to make you successful in the game of business so tune in to get your dose of wisdom from a fellow Leader in the Trenches. Get the show notes for 146 | Let Go of What You Have Now To Get Success With Jesse Moskel Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #RockerScience #Wisdom #Success #Episode146 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Have you ever had a client that stressed and frustrated you? I know you have. Even the newest of business owners have taken on a client that has turned out to be less than ideal. This episode is a wake-up call and a step-by-step plan on doing work that matters. It is about understanding what work matters to you (really matters to you) and it is about who you do it with. I believe we should be seeking to work with those that are INSPIRED by a new future. Discover some secrets in this episode about doing work that matters with inspired clients. Get the show notes for 145 | Doing Work That Matters With Inspired Clients with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #BusinessOwners #InspiredClients #StepbyStepPlan #Episode145 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Most people wake up and rush around to "get it done." Well, this is mostly a reactive mode that has you chasing your tail and just doing what comes up. There is another way. There is a better way. It is establishing a repeatable routine that positions your day for maximum effectiveness. Today's guest is best selling author of "The Miracle Morning" and all around amazing guy, Hal Elrod. Hal shares his framework for waking up on purpose with a purpose. Get the six elements of Hal's morning routine to improve the first minutes of your day to make the rest of your day amazing. Get the show notes for 144 | Successful People Have a Morning Routine with Hal Elrod Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Effectiveness #BestsellingAuthor #Episode144 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

There are businesses and there are movements. Business and movements may or may not make money. Business become your profession. Movements become your purpose. Today's guests are Andy Zitzmann and AJ Amyx. We talk about starting a movement and building it to make a difference in the world. Too many people are scared to break away from comfort and do work that really matters. Discover what you can do about starting your movement. Get the show notes for 143 | Starting A Movement with Andy Zitzmann and AJ Amyx Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Movement #Business #Episode143 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

If the title didn't catch your eye, lean in a little closer. Listen and learn to how Mike Agugliaro completely shifted his business by shifting his mindset, skills and frequency of taking action in as little as 10 months. It's incredible what is possible when intentional tweaks are made. When in a place of true service, trust is one major factor essential to the process. It just goes to show that guiding others in producing successful results brings you extraordinary success. Get the show notes for 142 | From $1 to $23 Million in Ten Months with Mike Agugliaro Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Mindset #TrueService #Episode142 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Creating content and sharing it is not enough. If you find yourself in the trenches, one of the reasons could be that you are not keeping track of your conversion rates. Zach Johnson shares with us today why tracking performance is essential. While this is no small task, this is something you could outsource. Game Changer for Profits does just that. If you are unsure about the performance of your conversion rates, lean into this episode to learn all about optimization. Get the show notes for 141 | Creating Funnels for Ultimate Optimization with Zach Johnson Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #CoversionRates #TrackingPerformance #Episode141 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Today, I share with you the the third episode in this "Get the Gig" series and what personally works for me. I'll be specifically honing in on "unpaid" gigs that produce big payoffs. Getting on the stage requires that you get out of your comfort zone and stretch yourself. I'll be sharing the common myths and mistakes people make in the process of booking their speaking gigs. And even more importantly how to land your gigs. Get the show notes for 140 | Get the Gig: Series 3 of 3 with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #GettheGig #ComfortZone #Episode140 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Taking the stage is a great way to promote your business and claim your authority. You can do it at local events or your next step might be national events or perhaps you are ready to get paid. Discover the insider secrets with today's guest, Chris Brogan. Chris is a powerful and entertaining speaker. He shares what he has learned in his many years of getting paid well for speaking to corporations and even a 6th grade class too. Get the show notes for 139 | Get the Gig – Speaker Series 2 of 3 with Chris Brogan Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @broganmedia #EntertainingSpeaker #GettingPaid #Episode139 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Speaking on stages big or small is a great way to grow your business and position your authority. If you have a message or just a desire to share your core belief, you can get some great tips inside this episode. Today's guest is Jane Atkinson, author of "The Wealthy Speaker 2.0," helps speakers catapult their business to the next level. Jane is best known for helping people take big stages and get big money too. She shares how you can position yourself from commodity to authority. Get the show notes for 138 | Get the Gig – Speaker Series 1 of 3 with Jane Atkinson Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @janeatkinson #SpeakingonStage #Authority #Episode138 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Most of us are conditioned to think that Leaders are "born." In other words, you are either a born or leader or you are not. This is not true according to Brian Holmes who shares with us today that leaders are developed. Developing into a leader however, is not something one does so well alone. All great leaders have mentors and coaches because they know all too well that they cannot see their own blindspots. If you are seeking your inner leader, join us today to discover how you can create the right supports around you and fulfill your own destiny! Get the show notes for 137 | Leaders Are Not Born- They're Developed with Brian Holmes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @KTVBBrian #InnerLeader #BornLeaders #Episode137 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Leadership in business is essential yet often misunderstood. Leadership begins inside the leader; however most of the focus starts on the actions (external). Matt Miller is President and founder of School Spirit Vending. Matt talks about the culture of his company and how focusing on culture has shifted his impact. He shares the insights he has gained in building a very successful business that helps schools raise money for educational programs. Matt discusses with me about the speed of the leader and the importance of that in achieving goals. Get the show notes for 136 | Speed Of The Team Is Determined By The Speed Of The Leader With Matt Miller Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #EduationalPrograms #SuccessfulBusiness #Episode136 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

It seems like we are surrounded with work and cannot find a way to create barriers between work and life. There is always so much to do and the stress that comes with life is just accepted as "the way it is". In the interview with Chris Atley, we discuss balance and burnout. Chris has worked with entrepreneurs to make the shift from overwhelmed and overworked to peace and freedom. Discover what Chris had to work through so she could serve her audience. Get the show notes for 135 | Making the Shift from Overwhelmed and Overworked with Chris Atley Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @chrisatley #Entrepreneurs #PeaceandFreedom #Episode135 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

ONE YEAR!!! I can't believe it. Today, we talk about fear. Specifically, the fear that you encounter when you have to let go of something that is comfortable. It might even be working right now. Our guest is Pat Flynn. Pat is the founder of so many things – podcasts, books, apps, niched websites – but he is most known for "Smart Passive Income". Pat shares the fears he faced in growing his business and hiring top players for his business (called Team Flynn). Pat also tells us who he would hire to be his coach – well if he could! Find out in this episode all about Pat, his fears and his dream coach. Get the show notes for 134 | On the Other Side of Fear is Amazing with Pat Flynn Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @PatFlynn #SmartPassiveIncome #Founder #Episode134 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

The difference between Charismatic Leadership and Inspirational Leadership may seem subtle. A leader can be charismatic and inspire others. It also works the other way too. But Inspirational Leadership is focused more on the greater good, whereas as the Charismatic Leader is more inwardly focused on himself. Our guest today is Peter Docker who is colleagues with Best Selling Author, Simon Sinek. Both Peter and Simon are spreading a message around the world to inspire people to be extraordinary and to do work that is significant. This interview is filled with wisdom and insights on being authentic and real. Join me by listening to this episode. Get the show notes for 133 | Charismatic Leadership and Inspirational Leadership – Which Do You Want? with Peter Docker Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @peterdocker #InspirationalLeadership #Focus #Episode133 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

You hear it all the time: "share your real life." Then you hear: "don't share too much." Then you hear expert after expert with opinions that conflict with one another. Today's guest is Joel Comm. Joel has a deep experience in all things internet marketing. Today we focus most of the conversation about how to be authentic and real so that you can sell more. Get the show notes for 132 | Be Authentic to Improve Know, Like and Trust with Joel Comm Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @joelcomm #ExpertafterExpert #DeepExperience #Episode132 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Here is a strategy to improve your business by paying more attention to the people that already trust you. Yes, the clients you have worked so hard to serve are your best source for natural growth. Noah Fleming, author of Evergreen, shares with us strategies to improve loyalty and increase referrals. We talk about some of the common mistakes that business owners make. Noah also shares his top tip to growing his business. I totally agree with this one approach as the most important for business owners. Get the show notes for 131 | Building a System for Referrals and Loyalty with Noah Fleming Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #GrowingBusiness #IncreaseReferrals #Episode131 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Think of this as a case study on the PROFITABLE NICHE where we explore the depth you can take a niched coaching business in 12 months. Jason Swenk is today's guest with a powerful story about the focus on your specific audience. Jason is a coach to digital agencies that strive to hit $1million in revenue and beyond. His fast track growth to $50,000 in sales per month (with only part-time help) is incredible. Discover what Jason had to let go of to reach this point plus what he believes are his critical factors to success. My hope is that Jason's story inspires you to take action to claim the clients that are ready for you and appreciate your work. Get the show notes for 130 | The Importance of The Profitable Niche with Jason Swenk Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @jswenk #Revenue #criticalfactorstosuccess #Episode130 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Do you want more leads for your business? Do you want more quality leads? Lean in to today's episode as I combine many of the episodes with quotes, stories and tips. This is about finding Your profitable niche for your business. There is a free gift at the end of this episode that will help you get more leads. I am super passionate about this episode since this is a huge part of my work with my clients. I am happy to share it with you and would love your feedback on this episode. Get the show notes for 129 | Finding Your Profitable Niche with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #QualityLeads #NicheforyourBusiness #Episode129 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

As most entrepreneurs know all too well, disappointments are bound to happen. Knowing that the disappointments are coming can actually be a good thing. It does not mean you are bound to fail. Today's guest is Brian Smith. Brian is the founder of UGG. Yes, the iconic sheep skin boots that seem to be everywhere. Brian shares his story of getting that brand started. Over the first three years of this business, Brian saw many challenges. However, he shares how disappointments became his blessings. Join Brian and I in this episode so that you better prepare your business and your mindset for life's challenges. Get the show notes for 128 | How Disappointments Become Blessings with Brian Smith Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett ‏#Dissappointments #Mindset #Episode128 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Systems are critically important to your business. If you don't have systems, you are likely not as productive as you can be. This episode is not for everyone, but if you are are thinking of starting a podcast or you already have one, this will help you. I had to learn the hard way to come up with a system that worked for me. Well here it is. I share with you the step-by-step process I used to produce 3 episodes a week for 8 months. It includes the tools and tips I learned along the way. I am sure I could trim this a bit, but it works for me with ease. I actually used to think creating a podcast was hard, but after diving in, I complete it in under 45 minutes per episode. Get the show notes for 127 | My System to Produce My Podcast with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett ‏#BusinessSuccess #StepbyStepProcess #Episode127 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!