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Business Machine: Learning from our mistakes
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Thursday May 26, 2016
Thursday May 26, 2016
Today on the Business Machine we have Tony Cappaert. Tony is the COO and Co-Founder of Contactually. Contactually is a CRM software that helps monitor and follow up with clients, and leads to build lasting relationships.
Mission
Contactually builds businesses through building relations. Tony stresses the importance of relationships and the personal aspect of CRM. Contactually helps individuals by segmenting contact data by frequent contacts, old clients, and referrals. The data collected in return reminds you to follow up with clients and leads. In 10 years, Tony hopes that Contactually will be the go-to platform in building strong rapport and strong relationships for small and large businesses.
Learning From Our Mistake
A mistake Tony learned from early on was focusing to much on self contribution rather than on empowering the team.
Recommendation
Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Eat With: Warren Buffett
Tech/App: Point Solutions
Contact: contactually.com -Free 30 day trial
Legacy: To be known as a honest guy who tried to make the lives around him better.
Tuesday Apr 12, 2016
Tuesday Apr 12, 2016
Kevan Lee
Today on the Business Machine we have Kevan Lee of Buffer. Buffer is a content marketing, social media tool, that helps entrepreneurs and businesses schedule post for social media.
In 10 years, Kevan would like to see Buffer be more personalized for its users.
Recommendations
Quote: “If you give freely, there will always be more.”
Books:
Poke the Box by Seth Godin
Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
Contact
Free plan or 30 day free trial for businesses
Tuesday Mar 29, 2016
Tuesday Mar 29, 2016
Esther Kiss is the founder of Born To Influence, a boutique publicity firm specializing in helping experts and personal brands get more publicity, leads and sales. Her clients have been featured on TV, in newspapers, magazines and on some of the top podcasts in the world, resulting in millions of dollars in additional sales. She is also the producer and host of Born To Influence: The Marketing Show, where she interviews highly successful entrepreneurs and NY Times bestselling authors about their marketing and publicity strategies.
Mission
Esther’s helps experts, coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs by getting them in front of the right target audience. Depending on their marketing strategy she uses online media as well as tv spots, radio, and interviews. She also helps her clients with their media marketing strategy giving them more time, energy, and money.
Learning From Our Mistakes
An early mistake Esther learned from was the importance of a strategy. This led to procrastination and underestimating what it will take to produce and market properly as well as going too far without ever launching.
Recommendations
Quote: “I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along without it.”
Book: You Inc. by Harry Beckwith
Eat With: Oprah Winfrey
App/ Tech: Streak
Contact:
(323) 770 3530
Text Influence to 33444 for frequently asked podcast questions
Tuesday Mar 15, 2016
Tuesday Mar 15, 2016
Today on Business Machine we have Kat Loterzo. Kat Loterzo is a business coach, bestselling author, speaker & mentor to revolutionary leaders who want it all, on their terms. Having built a 7-figure online fitness business, Kat draws on that experience when she mentors her coaching students how to create their own successful businesses online.
Mission
Her mission is to help people reach clarity on their purpose in life and to help create achievable goals. In 10 years, Kat sees her business blend more entertainment and inspiration by increasing more content, more consistency, and higher quality media content.
Learning From our Mistakes
A mistake Kat learned from was never stop listening to your gut, and to never stop being yourself. The more in tune you are to yourself the more successful you will be at achieving your goals and sense of purpose.
Recommendations
Book: How Rich People Think by Steve Siebold
Eat With: Gary V.
Quote: “You don’t need to slow down and breathe, you need to wake up and live.”
App/ Tech: Iphone
Contact
Social Media: @KatLoterzo
Monday Mar 07, 2016
Monday Mar 07, 2016
Today on Business Machine we have Robert Hartline. Robert is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Call Proof, he built his businesses to where today they generate $24 Million in total revenue. His expertise around sales and automating follow up sequences helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and sales people, contributing to millions of dollars in additional sales.
Mission
Robert’s mission is help entrepreneurs outsource their outside sales people and improve the quality of their overall sales process.
Learning From Our Mistakes
A mistake he learned was to not be a technician for his business and to delegate task. In doing so he could have more time to lead, think, and plan for his businesses.
Recommendations
Quote: “Setting a goal is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”
Books: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
Eat with: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Contact
Twitter: @callproof
email: robert@callproof.com
14 day free trial demo at CallProof.com
Tuesday Mar 01, 2016
Tuesday Mar 01, 2016
Today join Business Machine is Sheevaun Moran. Sheevaun is a business advisor, master coach, quantum energy thought leader and the founder of Energetic Solutions®.
Having worked with 15,000+ entrepreneurs, Sheevaun has combined her corporate experience, rapid growth expertise and her unique approach using energetic techniques & principles to help innovate small businesses into big conglomerates.
Mission
Sheevaun’s mission is to empower business leaders and entrepreneurs by teaching them how to channel positive energy to help be better leaders and be more successful. In 10 years she hopes to see people she has coached bring more energy to other people throughout the world. As well as see more integrated things to understand this energy.
Learning From Our Mistakes
A mistake Sheevaun has learned from was not having a strategy at first, and not having an end point or goal. The downside of not having a strategy is not having a system. A systematic strategy helps set up goals and a plan of what you want to achieve.
Recommendations
Quote: “Consistent aim, and consistent efforts, yield consistent results.”
Book: Tell To Win by Peter Guber
Eat With: Warren Buffett
App/ Tech: Trello, IFTTT (If This Then That), and Slack
Eat At: Au Loc
Contact:
Phone: 714 374 1988
Email: athor@sheevaunmoran
Thursday Feb 18, 2016
Thursday Feb 18, 2016
Today on Business Machine is Jenn Scalia. Jenn is an online business coach and entrepreneur, known for her tough love, no-B.S style. She helps entrepreneurs overhaul their biggest fears and empowers them to share their message.
Mission
To help entrepreneurs build and promote their online businesses by generating new customers, clients, and more revenue. In 10 years, Jenn would like to make her business more training and educated based, and less one on one consulting. She would like to expand her reach to help more entrepreneurs.
Learning From Our Mistakes
A mistake Jenn learned early on was trying to do everything on her own. The struggle of taking on all the work can quickly burn you out and that it is okay to look for help and support for your business.
Recommendations
Quote: “At any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.”
Book: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
Eat With: Tony Robbins
App/ Tech: Grid Diary
Eat With: Franklinville Inn
Contact:
Thursday Feb 04, 2016
Thursday Feb 04, 2016
Today on the Business Machine is Mike Bass. Mike is account representative of Friedland Industries and founder of Connect and Pull. He also is a musician and host his own podcast, Running a Family Business.
Mission
To educate the public on recycling, scrap, and environmental services. In 10 years, Mike wants to offer a family-friendly experience of Friedland Industries in the hopes to engage and educate more people. He also would like to see more manufacturers come back to Michigan.
Learning From Our Mistakes
A mistake Mike learned from was not validating the demand for a product or service before diving into the efforts of starting the idea. The value of researching the market before entering.
Recommendations
Books: Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh, Boron Letters by Gary Halbert, and The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris
Quote: Some men see things as they are and say, ‘Why?’ I dream of things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’
Eat with: Tim Ferris and Eckhart Tolle
Apps/ Tech: Pen and notebook. Evernote.
Eat at: Zoobies, Creole, and Beggars Banquet
Legacy: Create something timeless, and one day educate business students on how real world business works.
Contact:
Thursday Feb 04, 2016
Thursday Feb 04, 2016
Today on Business Machine is Kim Barrett. Founder of Your Social Voice an agency specializing in online marketing and lead generation. Helping small businesses and entrepreneurs generate more engagement leading to more sales.
Mission
Helps put profits in business owners pockets by educating business owners on online marketing and successfully generating leads through social engagement. In 10 years, Kim hopes to grow his agency to a 50 million dollar company, educate more people on digital space, and create a fun work environment.
Learning From Our Mistakes
An early mistake Kim learned was having a split focus in business, and not having a narrower focus on achieving goals and outcomes. Believing the power of specificity drives successful business and achieves more goals.
Recommendations
Quote: “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”
App: Podio
Eat with: Sam Walton
Books: Scaling Up by Verne Harnish and Built to Sell by John Warrillow
Wednesday Jan 27, 2016
Wednesday Jan 27, 2016
Today on Business Machine is Eddie Donato from Australia, founder, and the host of the EdTalks podcast. This podcast interviews experts and studies research from all over the world to help people stop feeling tired, regain our energy and achieve health and happiness in a way that’s truly attainable for busy moms and dads. Starting as an engineer for General Motors, Ed traveled much and always had entrepreneurial dreams. After the birth of his son, Ed was inspired to leave a legacy and later, he stumbled upon entrepreneurial podcasting.
Mission
To help busy moms and dads regain vitality to live the life that they want to. In 10 years, Ed envisions a multi-billion dollar health and wellness company with numerous divisions, including charitable work, with a luxury boat and a family traveling the world.
Learning From Our Mistakes
Ed recalls that the most important thing he learned was making time for family. It’s easy to get caught up in his passion, especially for the sake of the family, but it’s paramount to make time to be present with his wife and son’s life. It’s not a matter of being there all of the time, but it is about listening and respect.
Recommendations
Eat: Settler’s Tavern.
Quote: “Do not fear mistakes. There are none.” from Miles Davis.
“I want to say to you, ‘help yourself so you can help someone else.” from James Brown.
Books: Richard Branson material.
Eat with: Richard Branson.
Apps: WorkFlowy and traditional paper notes.
Contact
Website: TheEdTalks