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144: #144 How to build your own website and how to get found online with Adam from SparrowWebsites
Adam runs down his list of essential tools to get your local service business found online. From website builders to hosting to lead capturing he runs through all the tools he uses to build for his clients every day!
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The Lawn Squad Case Study
Back in 2012, when I was unsure of the success of my , I casted a few other nets. One of them was a Lawn Care google place and with a few pages. As you know I had mowed a few lawns in high school so I got a few of those old customers to leave me Google Reviews. I then forgot about the site. Each week during the[...]
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The 9 worst pieces of business and career advice
Start something you are passionate about This is bad advice and I hear it all the time. Start something that makes logical sense. Enjoy the process. Enjoy the relationships you will develop along the way. Enjoy building something. People who think with their hearts instead of their brains lose money and waste a[...]
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Double down on your strengths
“Someone who practices a thousand kicks once is no where near as scary as someone who practices one kick a thousand times.” - Bruce Lee Too many entrepreneurs think that in order to make millions you need to influence millions. Don’t be afraid to narrow your focus. Start local and start small. You only need a[...]
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The three keys to hiring great employees and scaling your business (ep 74)
Show notes for podcast episode 74. Hiring good employees is hard. Most service businesses grow to the workload capabilities of their owners and then stall. How do you break through that barrier? #1 Charge more for your service Provide a great service on a quick timeline and you can justify charging a premium.[...]
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Ep 116: The secret to finding deals and acquiring real estate
Nick discusses raising good kids and how hard it can be when striving to earn generational wealth, how to protect the downside in real estate, and how to think about advice you get through the lens of the person giving you the advice Follow my...
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410: 410: Be careful about the advice you get
I discuss the type of person you are and the type of people you seek to get advice from. Whether you are in that Messy Middle, or just beginning your own sweaty startup, it’s essential in entrepreneurship to understand these concepts so you can...
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How to start a custom closet building company
I moved into a new house recently and all of my amazing storage space had cheap crappy wire shelving inside. The main issues were my walk in closet: And my laundry room: I didn't get a before picture of the pantry but it was also pretty bad. So I called California Closets and Inspired closets. Two national chains[...]
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The worst business advice I've ever heard
Before we jump in: Titan Risk, an insurance company that I am a customer of and an investor in, hired a business insurance specialist. If you run a business and you are unhappy with your premiums, coverage or service - reach out to Titan or respond to this email and I can make a personal introduction. We'd love[...]
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Why "new idea" entrepreneurship is a lie (and a dead end)
Why "new idea" entrepreneurship is a lie “New idea” entrepreneurship has infected the minds of the current generation of entrepreneurs. Everybody thinks they need a revolutionary idea or a get-rich-quick-scheme to find success. Something that’s never been tried before. Something that will change the world if it[...]
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Stop worrying about what other people think of you
Before we jump in: I'm an investor in an insurance brokerage called Titan Risk . They're focused on helping SMBs get insurance policies including general liability, errors and omissions, cyber insurance, directors and officers liability and more. The insurance guru at Titan, Jon, has helped over 1,500 clients get[...]
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