• 173: About Burning Ships
    Jan 9 2025
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    • [00:00:30] Introduction to the concept of "burning the ships"
    • [00:01:30] Historical background and significance of the metaphor
    • [00:02:30] How "burning the ships" applies to modern business practices
    • [00:03:30] The dangers of overcommitment in business and personal life
    • [00:04:30] Strategies for balancing intense focus in business with personal life
    • [00:05:30] The efficiency game: setting work-hour limits
    • [00:06:30] Practical tips for becoming more efficient in business
    • [00:07:30] Conclusion: Embracing a balanced approach to commitment and focus
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    11 mins
  • 172: Value-to-Income Ratio (VIR)
    Jan 7 2025
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    • [00:00:30] Introduction to the Value to Income Ratio and its significance.
    • [00:01:00] Explanation of why hourly rates don't reflect true income.
    • [00:02:00] Breakdown of calculating your working days and hours.
    • [00:03:00] How to calculate your personal hourly income.
    • [00:04:00] Discussion on the difference between business value creation and personal income.
    • [00:05:00] Detailed steps on calculating the Value to Income Ratio (VIR).
    • [00:06:00] Strategic ways to improve your VIR.
    • [00:07:00] Personal insights and experiences with tracking VIR.
    • [00:08:00] Closing thoughts on financial freedom and the importance of tracking VIR.
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    15 mins
  • 171: Danny Matta
    Jan 2 2025
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    • [00:00:30] Introduction to the new podcast format for 2025.
    • [00:01:30] Launch of the first marathon session with Danny Matta.
    • [00:02:30] Discussion on the evolution of our annual snowboarding trips and their significance in our business partnership.
    • [00:03:30] Insights into developing a business culture organically through shared experiences.
    • [00:04:30] Danny’s perspective on balancing perseverance with flexibility in business planning.
    • [00:05:30] In-depth exploration of personal development themes and their impact on business success.
    • [00:06:30] Danny’s journey from a constrained financial mindset to a more expansive approach.
    • [00:07:30] The role of financial literacy in enhancing both personal satisfaction and business efficacy.
    • [00:08:30] Closing thoughts on the intertwining of business acumen and personal growth.
    • [00:09:30] Preview of upcoming topics and guest features for the podcast in 2025.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • 170: DAILY OVER DECADES. Join me?
    Dec 31 2024
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    • [00:00:30] Introduction to the Daily Over Decades challenge.
    • [00:01:00] Overview of the challenge and its origins.
    • [00:02:00] Detailed explanation of the challenge levels.
    • [00:03:00] The significance of maintaining weekly training minutes.
    • [00:04:00] Transitioning from weekly to daily discipline in the challenge.
    • [00:05:00] Tips for successful completion of the challenge.
    • [00:06:00] How the challenge impacts personal and professional life.
    • [00:07:00] My commitment to the 2025 challenge and invitation for listeners to join.
    • [00:08:00] Closing remarks and ways to connect for the challenge.
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    10 mins
  • 169: Annual Planning: Sharpen or Swing?
    Dec 26 2024
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    • [00:00:30] Introduction to the concept of annual planning and its importance.
    • [00:01:30] Analogy of spear sharpening to explain business focus and optimization.
    • [00:02:30] Discussion on balancing optimization and the need for new strategies.
    • [00:03:30] Advice on identifying when to enhance current strategies or seek new opportunities.
    • [00:04:30] Strategic considerations for effective annual planning.
    • [00:05:30] Closing thoughts on using annual planning as a tool for significant business improvement.
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    10 mins
  • 168: THIS is how you build wealth!!
    Dec 24 2024
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    • [00:00:30] Introduction: Rethinking success metrics for entrepreneurs.
    • [00:01:30] The pitfalls of chasing vanity metrics and redefining success.
    • [00:02:30] How personal health plays a crucial role in sustainable wealth building.
    • [00:03:30] Observations from hotel gyms and their implications on wealth and health.
    • [00:04:30] The impact of physical fitness on professional success and income potential.
    • [00:05:30] Strategies for integrating health into your business and personal life for long-term success.
    • [00:06:00] Closing thoughts on aligning health and business goals for holistic success in 2025.
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    8 mins
  • 167: Vanity Metrics & What To Optimize For In 2025
    Dec 19 2024
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    • [00:00:30] Introduction: Discussing the importance of focusing on the right performance indicators for 2025.
    • [00:01:30] Explaining the pitfalls of vanity metrics and why they can mislead entrepreneurs.
    • [00:02:30] Key performance indicators to focus on for real business success.
    • [00:03:30] Strategies for balancing business optimization with personal and family well-being.
    • [00:04:30] Using tools like HubSpot for tracking and improving business performance.
    • [00:05:30] Wrap-up: Encouraging entrepreneurs to refine their focus and optimize for meaningful growth in the coming year.
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    11 mins
  • 166: How To Scale Number Of New Customers Next Year
    Dec 17 2024
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    • [00:00:30] Introduction: Insights into the end-of-year strategic review process.
    • [00:01:30] The critical role of data in expanding business and planning for the new year.
    • [00:02:30] Detailed analysis of customer data and how it influences our growth strategies.
    • [00:03:30] Application of the Start, Stop, Keep methodology in our strategic planning.
    • [00:04:30] Examples of what we’re stopping, keeping, and starting in our efforts to expand the business.
    • [00:05:30] The significance of strategic agility in sustaining and expanding business growth.
    • [00:06:00] Wrap-up: Preparing for the upcoming annual planning meeting and setting the stage for 2025.
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    12 mins