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How to make great decisions while angry, sad, greedy or fearful
Emotions, Risk and Business Lets talk about emotions, risk and business. They mix like oil and water. Emotions like greed, fear, anger and sadness cloud our decision making and form a trap when it comes to business and decision making. We're making decisions all day, every day. How much do I pay this employee?[...]
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How do I really motivate my employees?
There are two main factors that lead to happiness and joy in the workplace (and in life). The first is being appreciated and valued and respected. The second is being listened to and having input. Both of these are all about communication - not surprisingly. People want to know they are making a difference.[...]
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THE HIRING SERIES - Part 4 - Dealing with questions and nurturing your talent from within (Ep 51)
SHOW NOTES FROM PODCAST EPISODE 51 You will get a lot of questions from your employees in the early days. You have two choices each time this happens: Solve the problem yourself and move on. This is the easy way and what most managers do . Ask the employee how they would solve the problem and to hear their[...]
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319: Why entrepreneurship culture is terrible
A little quick episode about what sucks in entrepreneurship culture. I’ve been trying to be positive and avoid being negative. So, let me rant for a bit. I notice lately how the media are romanticizing the idea of building a “start-up” business...
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Episode 24: Imposter Syndrome and the Fear of Failure
In this episode you learn why most entrepreneurs fail in business: the imposter syndrome. This fear of failure crushes their confidence and keeps them from doing their best. Nick Huber also explains some key ways to overcome this.
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289: The reason why the majority of people fail
A career is just a series of games. The key to winning is taking a step back early on and figuring out which game is worth playing and which game isn't. Too many people play the wrong games with stiff competition and shitty prizes and wonder why its...
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THE HIRING SERIES - Part 1 - 5 things you need to do before you make your first hire (Ep 48)
Show notes from episode 48. First a little bit of background on me and my experience with this stuff. We have hired 13 different full time employees and 1000+ part time employees over the past 9 years since we started. We are a pickup and delivery storage company . We aren't a tech company. We aren't scientists.[...]
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What business should you start right now?
Before we jump in: One of my secret weapons in business: Hiring all over the world for 80% less than US wages. My company Somewhere.com has these three candidates available to hire today: Zané ($8/hr) Robin ($9/hr) Lucinda ($11/hr) Click here to set up an interview and get $500 off. -- What business[...]
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403: 403: How the wealthiest people that I know started
Entrepreneurship is often glamorized, but for most, it’s not about huge ideas or big investments. It’s about spotting opportunities and carving out a niche. Learn how real success comes from taking small, smart steps! This episode...
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#127 - The 10 best business books that you should read right now
Show notes from Episode #127 of the . Nick and Max Maher have gotten together to discuss their favorite business books, many of which you can find on the . These books are great for inspiration, insight, and personal development, and you’ll be shocked at how often you apply their learnings to your life. The key[...]
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