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November 11, 2020
The Laws of Attraction
It’s not a new concept but dang, does it sound fresh in this podcast!
If you equate money with happiness, David Meltzer has news for you.
David had enjoyed all the elements of success, but found he was completely unfulfilled and unhappy. Now he shares how The Laws of Attraction, including gratitude, forgiveness, accountability and understanding opened the door to abundance.
David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.
His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE.
He is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur‘s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook. His newest book, Game-Time Decision Making, was a #1 new release, David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and most recently at the Super Bowl, David was honored as the Most Valuable Philanthropist.
But who’s counting?
Join us and get into The Laws of Attraction and what really matters.
-Mike
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You’ve Got This
Look at our girl Kasey Compton and her group of positive people at KC Consulting! This is what I’m talking about! Since we met, Kasey has always exuded an authentic kindness that I admire, and I love that she’s got her team in on this t-shirt situation!
So, I’m, a cool vest wearing gent, at the same time, I love a good, fun t-shirt.
Not long ago I created a You’ve Got This t-shirt for myself to add to my collection.
Between the pandemic and the daily challenges all of us business owners face, I felt that a little pick me up was in order.
When I wore it, I’d see “You’ve Got This” in my reflection and it made me smile. Just the little nod I needed.
Then, I saw other people who saw me smile when I was wearing the shirt.
At least, I think it was the shirt and not the toilet paper on my shoe. Hey, I’ve always been up for taking one for the team.
I digress. We decided it’s time to spread as much positivity and encouragement as we can, so we created the You’ve Got This t-shirt.
We created this little bit of inspiration for you, for your fellow business owners, for your employees, for your friends and family, heck, even your dog. (Krista! Get one of these on the new pup!)
Being kind and fostering positivity is not a new concept. But, especially now, we need to ensure we are practicing these virtues in our daily lives. You never know when seeing a positive message may land with someone. It’s a small step, but one that could very easily set someone’s day or week on a better course.
Check out the goods, and let me know what you think!
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How to Create Systems and Increase Profits in 5 Steps
You can’t grow your business without systems.
Systems are how you scale business.
Systems allow your business to run smoothly. They do the work for you. If you have your systems in place, your business will be more streamlined and more productive.
The results? More profit.
Oh, now I have your attention!
With systems doing the work for you, not only are you a smarter entrepreneur, you will have more time to focus on your vision (and of course, building yet more systems to streamline your path!).
If all of this systems talk is sounding vague, let me break it down into 5 simple steps:
Identify your business activities – Categorize your business functions such as sales, profits, operations, marketing. In this phase I spend time writing my concept.
Break down each of the above – Break down each category by indicating the who (employees) and the what (the process and tools used). It’s important to create a one page graphic so you and those using this amazing new system have a graphic to refer to. These visuals always get my mind firing on all cylinders.
Identify what can be improved – What do you want the outcome to be? Now elevate that through delegation and automation. Maybe this auditing process even allows you to eliminate a process
Test – test your ideas with your employees or clients.
Reevaluate – Now that you have tested your system, you can reevaluate and make improvements.
If you want to work smarter, start looking at what systems you have in place and what others you can create. If you want more profit, create those systems now!
What are some of the systems you have created or that you follow in order to grow your business? (And does your desk look like mine in that creating phase? Yikes!)
-Mike
PS – I invite you to get the free resources for Profit First. From a Profit First One Sheet to finding banks to open your accounts in, it’s there waiting for you!
Remember – Profit is not an event. Profit is a habit!
PSS – We’re big on paying it forward. Want to get on board? Email us and tell us your story! We want to hear your Profit First testimonial. Email Jenna@mikemichalowicz.com, and we will share your story on our social media platforms so that business owners like you benefit as well!
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November 5, 2020
Small steps for big profits
Racing to the finish line? Not going to work.
Instead, take small steps. Over. And Over. And Over again.
I know! You built your business to succeed! You built it to be profitable!
The thing is, you cannot build permanent profitability overnight. There’s no “big break”. It’s by taking the small steps, incrementally, and building that habit over and over that will lead to profitability.
I read emails from readers every morning. They tell me how they don’t have time for their health, or haven’t seen their spouses or kids during waking hours. I admire hard work as much as the next person. Heck, I used to be that 24/7 guy, grinding away and not seeing my family. Was it worth it? No. That hard work was just working harder. Not smarter.
To work smarter, you have to be patient. That means taking small steps, habitually. Not only will you see results, they will be the type of results that stick around. So do me a favor. Do you a favor:
Allocate 1% to your profit account
Take one thing off of your plate and delegate it to someone else
Above all, don’t make sacrifices with your health or loved ones
Take these small steps.
-Mike
PS – For more small steps I invite you to get the free resources for Profit First. From a Profit First One Sheet to finding banks to open your accounts in, it’s there waiting for you!
Remember – Profit is not an event. Profit is a habit!
PSS – We’re big on paying it forward. Want to get on board? Email us and tell us your story! We want to hear your Profit First testimonial. Email Jenna@mikemichalowicz.com, and we will share your story on our social media platforms so that business owners like you benefit as well!
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November 4, 2020
How to Scale Your Business – A Different Approach
One of the best ways to scale?
Do what doesn’t scale.
What?
Yes, we need the usual: mailing lists, leveraging SEO techniques, and sales funnels, just to name a few. But what are you doing that makes you stand out? What are some alternative ways you an scale your business, that your competition wouldn’t think of?
Think about what can you do that’s different, and speaks to your client and customers’ needs. How can you solve their problems, but in a different, more significant way?
It may sound odd, but spending a little time and energy on what doesn’t traditionally scale is a sure fire way for you to differentiate yourself from the market. Ultimately, you will stand out and create opportunities for exponential growth.
DO – Aside from my out of breath workout videos I send out in an attempt to motivate my fellow business owners, here are just a couple of “non-scalable” actions I take to interact. I have a call to action in my books where I ask readers to email me. It’s not some random email address, either. And, I email them back. I know not everyone expects that. Yes, it can be a little time consuming here and there. But, the opportunity has been enormous. First, I get to serve. In these emails are questions about readers’ businesses I have met fellow entrepreneurs who just blow my mind. We have collaborated, been on each other’s podcasts, written forwards to books, and so on. It is a wonderful way to stay open to possibilities of scaling my business.
DON’T – If you start doing only the things that are not scalable. There is a delicate balance. For instance, I like to show gratitude and motivate people, but I also know I need to provide real answers and systems to small business owners. Be careful not to get stuck in the non-scalable actions.
DO – Create systems. By creating systems for the non-scalable actions, you will save time and have the organization to apply these new strategies and successfully scale.
What are some things you can do right now, today, in your own business that aren’t typical ways to scale? We want to know, so leave your ideas in the comments so we can all have a little brainstorm.
-Mike
PS – I invite you to get the free resources for Profit First. From a Profit First One Sheet to finding banks to open your accounts in, it’s there waiting for you!
Remember – Profit is not an event. Profit is a habit!
PSS – We’re big on paying it forward. Want to get on board? Email us and tell us your story! We want to hear your Profit First testimonial. Email Jenna@mikemichalowicz.com, and we will share your story on our social media platforms so that business owners like you benefit as well!
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November 1, 2020
4 Mindset Hacks in 4 Minutes
When the pandemic first hit, I reached out to fellow business owners and I asked them what their main challenges were. The resounding answer surprised me.
It wasn’t sales, or profit – the answer was confidence.
Understandably, 2020 has rattled a lot of people’s confidence. And if you’re a business owner, you’re probably questioning 100 different things about your business.
I hear you.
The one thing that’s getting me through all this? My confidence. You may hear a lot about mindset these days, but it’s for a reason. If we maintain a healthy mindset, we will have a stronger foundation when things get a a little, well, 2020.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I question things. I have concerns. And, I am more humble than ever. But, I also know that if I allow my confidence to be swayed, I can be lost at sea without a compass, and fast.
To avoid getting swept way in this unchartered territory, I use 4 main mindset hacks to keep my confidence, and my business in check.
In this video, I will give you a few things you can do today to boost your confidence and watch everything around you flourish.
Step forward, my friends.
-Mike
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October 30, 2020
The Real You
What’s your picture like?
By this I mean, who are you portraying – both in your business and your personal life?
Are you letting the authentic you shine through?
This picture of my wife and I represents us pretty well – though she has a way better sense of humor than it looks! We love to goof around and it’s part of who we are. This is the real us.
Are you showing who you are? I mean the real you.
Are you showing who you are or are you placating to what you think people want to see?
When you try to fit it, how do you expect anyone to see you? When you are authentic, you are unique, different than anyone else.
Don’t be afraid to express your genuine self. There’s only one you that can offer your gifts, and the world needs you more than ever.
Just a reminder.
-Mike
P.S. A friend of mine, Judith Shaw, has released a book of short stories. Writing a book is no easy feat. Writing a book with lots of short stories (like mini-books within a book) is that much harder. I am proud of her and honored to read her work. If you like stories, I invite you to get a copy yourself: http://summerpress.com
P.S.S. – We’re big on paying it forward. Want to get on board? Email us and tell us your story! We want to hear your Profit First or Clockwork testimonial. Email Jenna@mikemichalowicz.com, and we will share your story on our social media platforms so that business owners like you benefit as well!
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October 29, 2020
Are you referable?
These days, one of the best business strategies is to be referable.
Are you?
Find out when Mike talks with Michael Roderick, CEO Small Pond Enterprises on the latest Mike Up In Your Business podcast episode.
If you think your referability game needs an upgrade, listen up and learn from a pro.
This is what Michael does. Small Pond helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders. How?
By making their brands referable. Their messaging memorable Their ideas unforgettable.
“Referability is about owning a piece of real estate in people’s minds.” Michael and Mike talk about making your brand memorable – and shareable.
Listen in to learn how tapping in to accessibility, influence and memory will get your business referred. Check out The Referability episode of Mike Up In Your Business.
Let me know what you think.
You’ve GOT THIS!
-Mike
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October 22, 2020
What’s your attention span?
If you feel like you don’t have time to watch one more webinar, then you must watch this one.
I want you to watch this replay today. In our latest What Now Webinar Series, I had the honor of working with two powerhouses panelists. Experts when it comes to managing attention so you can get big results in your businesses.
Kate Northrup – Author and Speaker, Do Less and Money: A Love Story. Kate literally teaches people how to have more time and make more money! Yes please!
Neen James – Author and Speaker, Folding Time and Attention Pays. Neen teaches people how to pay attention to what matters most! Look out!
We talked about real, actionable strategies so you can permanently eliminate distractions and manage your attention. We discussed how to:
Learn your unique patterns of productivity
Streamline your energy
Stay organized
Prioritize
Set goals – and your limits!
Delegate
And manage stress
Additionally, Neen and Kate had mentioned some helpful resources that they’d like to share:
Neen’s Daily Tracker
And don’t forget about Kate’s 80/20 Rule! Here is the free pdf for you. This is such a powerful tool! Use it and see what areas are driving your result, and what tasks you can simply do without!
And while you can always get a replay after the webinar, we rather have you live with us on the next one. Because when you’re live with us, experts will answer your questions right then and there. Sweet!
-Mike
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PS – We’re big on paying it forward. Want to get on board? Email us and tell us your story! We want to hear from you. Email Jenna@mikemichalowicz.com, and we will share your story on our social media platforms so that business owners like you benefit as well!
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October 21, 2020
Show up for yourself today!
Accountability. We all seek it.
But what if you can just be accountable to you today? What if you just show up…for you?
Write it down. Write down just a few things. Promise yourself you are going to show up for yourself.
And please, no comparing yourself to others! We are on our own individual journeys.
Whatever you want to get today, step forward and get it!
-Mike
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PS – We’re big on paying it forward. Want to get on board? Email us and tell us your story! We want to hear from you. Email Jenna@mikemichalowicz.com, and we will share your story on our social media platforms so that business owners like you benefit as well!
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