20 Lessons Learned from the Lead Generation Podcast

When figuring out your niche, listen to people who are willing to pay for the solutions they’re searching for.

ChihYu Smith in Episode 3

When thinking through your next business venture, pretend that you’re in front of the investors on Shark Tank and imagine the kinds of questions they would ask of your business idea.

Pat Flynn in Episode 1

Seek an MVA instead of an MVP. With a Minimum Viable Audience, you’ll have a group of people telling you what they’ll be eager to buy from you.

Clay Collins in Episode 14

Move forward with pig-headed discipline and determination – especially when the path is new.

Amanda Holmes in Episode 5

Hustle with boundaries. To be fully present in your work with clients, create routines that allow you to turn off work-mode so you can recharge.

Cheryl Muir in Episode 19

You’ll move forward faster when you stop letting excuses get in your way, and when you realize you already have everything you need to grow.

Michelle Hickey in Episode 2

When you’re feeling bad about your business, reach out, and help someone else. Genuinely help someone else without any intention of trying to get something out of it.

Ian Garlic in Episode 15

Self-care is important. Taking care of your mind, body, and mentality can help you achieve so much more if you’re willing to take care of yourself first.

Maria Dominguez-Courian in Episode 12

Reach out for help from people who are doing what you do and do not be afraid to ask for the yes.

Tim Paige in Episode 6

Take one step at a time, just because someone says you need to do something doesn’t mean it’s always right for your business or it might be better done at another time.

Nancy Marmolejo in Episode 10

Growing your business will likely take longer than you think. And it will likely require a pivot or two along the way.

Ramon Ray in Episode 4

Never stop learning. Take advantage of as many tools, podcasts, books, etc., as possible. The more you learn the more you’ll understand where you want to go and what you want to do in your business.

Phil Adair in Episode 17

Think big tree vs. tending a fledgling orchard. Focus your efforts on a singular business that eventually (not immediately) has multiple branches.

Kelly McCausey in Episode 11

Know the value you bring to your clients – and charge appropriately. Charging what you’re worth allows you to take the space that you need to deliver the professionalism that you know you can.

Lacy Beatley in Episode 16

Start building a team as your personal bandwidth diminishes, freeing up your time to do higher-leveraged activities for your business.

Jenn Cohen in Episode 7

Don’t delegate in the dark. Know enough about how to market your business to hold yourself and anyone you may hire accountable.

Bryan Nguyen in Episode 20

Market with heart instead of hype. Honor yourself and the people that you’re here to help instead of operating from a place of manipulation.

Cindy Schulson in Episode 18

Help your clients get real results from the work you do with them. Get them to truly know the value, not just see it in theory.

Dimitrije Ostojić in Episode 13

With today’s tech and resources, small business owners are essentially their own TV stations. Your role is producer, director, and actor of the shows you wish to make.

Lou Bortone in Episode 9

Make it easy for your students to take action. Online learning is all about taking action because action produces results. Don’t leave your audience guessing at every turn–– if you do, they won’t last long.

Julie Raich Diémé in Episode 8