Why do you need an exit strategy is like asking why you need to charge people if you want to stay in business. Ironically it has traditionally been a question few business owners ask until it is almost too late for the answer to benefit them. With that said, today we will explore this very topic as we close out our 3rd season of the show with long-time business broker and consultant George Scott.

Introduction

Where are you originally from? 3:59

What was it like growing up there? 4:10

How do you think your childhood influences your work now? 6:57

At what point do you think you knew you wanted to pursue your line of work as a business? 8:21

What does a business broker do? 9:42

What is the difference between a business broker and a consultant? 11:20

The business of business 15:41

What inspires you to do this type of work? 16:26

Can you share with us a little about your educational background and any supplemental areas of study that equips you to be so effective in helping your clients to get on the best sellers list? 17:10

I noticed that regardless if a person is selling or buying you place an emphasis on attitude and mindset, why is that so important? 19:57

80% of business owners wil not be able to sale their companies 23:01

How soon should you start to prepare your business for sale? 25:16

When the ego gets in the way 27:29

Why do you think so many businesses fail from your experiences. 29:42

What have you noticed are the mental traits and or habits of business owners that succeed? 31:01

What is it like to work with you? 33:12

Maintaining a high level of confidentiality is integral 36:55

Why confidentiality is so important 37:10

Total value vs the purchase price 40:11

Getting creative with the deal 41:00

Good attorney and a good accountant are worth more than their weight in gold.42:55

Tweaks can make a world of difference 45:42

What are three powerful things that my listeners can do tomorrow if they want to start positioning their business to be sold at some point down the road? 48:01

What tools do you recommend 50:18

How does the audience get in touch with you? 53:05

Get in contact with George Scott

https://www.blitzlocaldealsclub.com/videos/why-do-you-need-an-exit-strategy-for-your-business

How and why to write your first book?

Q&A Episode 13, season 2

We will explore how and why to write your first book as a sort of part 2 to the show that we did a few episodes back where we explored how to write a book? In this episode, we will take a deeper dive into more of the reasons why as well as the techniques that can guide you to your end goal. In order to do so, you will be learning from author and self-publishing coach Linda Griffin to guide you on your publishing journey.

1. Where are you originally from? 4:07
2. What was it like growing up there? 5:28
3. What was your upbringing like? 6:10
4. How do you think your childhood influences your work now? 8:06
5. Switching from corporate to an entrepreneurial mindset 12:12
6. The power of understanding value-centric mindset12:50
7. At what point do you think you knew you wanted to pursue your line of work as a business? 15:15
8. You don’t always have to get it to spot on. 17:04
9. The bed and Breakfast Book 18:11
10. The book opened doors for me 19:24 
11. For people that are struggling please grab your family members to listen to this 20:05
12. The first thing you do may not be successful 21:28
13. You have to learn how to reframe your definition of failure 22:00
14. Train yourself to ask this question: What did I learn what not to do in order to succeed 23:00
15. Can you share with us a little about your educational background and any supplemental areas of study that equips you to be so effective in helping your clients to get on the best sellers list? 23:33
16. I bring a left-brained mentality to a creative field 24:21
17. I like to read mysteries to sharpen my skills 25:15
18. The power of being curious 26:57
19. What it is like to work with me and my process 29:07 
20. Why you should write a book? 33:03
21. Are books still relevant in 2022? 37:04
22. Why should business owners consider your program when writing a book? 38:46
23. What are the top three powerful things that listeners can do to get started writing a book? 47:58
24. How you can get in contact with Linda griffin 44:47 linda@expertauthor411.com

Special offer for guests 45:00 www.expertauthor411.com/gift

https://www.blitzlocaldealsclub.com/videos/how-and-why-to-write-a-book

The top 4 things you can do to make your business successful

In this episode, we discuss the top 4 things you can do to make your business successful with business consultant and development expert Carl Lucchi. Carl shares his mistakes, triumphs, and wisdom that spans over 45 years. From his early indoctrination of buyer psychology and sales by his father to his success and mentorship under the owner of the auto trader, Carl has seen done it all.  What is even better is that he shares it all with us on this special edition of The blitz business development show!

1. Introduction
2. Where are you originally from? 4:04
3. What was it like growing up there? 4:28
4. How do you think your childhood influences your work now? 5:21
5. You don’t have to sell if you create a buying environment? 6:26
6. At what point did you realize you had an interest in business? 8:40
7. When did you decide that this was the right business path for you? 13:55
8. How to make a concept work from scratch? 14:48
9. “I had to make something that was different and distinct from everyone else or I would become extinct” 15:54
10. Why do I need a mentor or consultant if I have youtube?18:19
11. Quit following conventional wisdom 22:36
12. What inspires you to do this type of business? 25:36
13. What is it in your background that has prepared you to be a business consultant? 28:15
14. Becoming successful in business without a formal education? 30:32
15. “Until you are doing it you ain't getting it” 32:25
16. You have to have heart or you will not make it 34:04
17. The misuse of the word passion 34:47
18. What do you feel is the difference between a business coach and a consultant? 36:05
19. What would you say is required for you to be good at being a consultant? 39:22
20. Can you tell us a little about the work that you do at Success Builders Free Consulting 42:38
21. What would you say a business owner can do if they are having problems scaling? 45:06
22. Given all of the things happening in the news with food shortages, high gas princess, inflation, cryptocurrency, and stocks dropping? What advice would you give to business owners that may afraid of an upcoming recession? 46:00
23. The Top 4 things they can do tomorrow to get results 49:55
24. What types of tools or software do you recommend that can assist business owners to run their businesses better. 51:20
25. How to get in contact with Carl Lucchi? 53:37

https://www.blitzlocaldealsclub.com/videos/the-top-4-things-you-can-do-to-make-your-business-successful