CarlGould-#70secondCEO-What is my Plan & WHY?- Part 2
Release Date: 12/09/2019
Carl Gould #70secondCEO
Summary: In this episode of #70secondCEO, Carl Gould challenges the common urge to discount services when launching or growing your business. Using Oprah Winfrey and Richard Branson as examples, Carl emphasizes that true experts don’t lower their prices to gain traction—they lead with value and confidence. If you're an expert, price like one, and always include a high-end option in every proposal you present. Read Transcription Hi everyone, Carl Gould here with your #70secondCEO. Just a little over one minute investment every day for a lifetime of results. If Richard Branson or...
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Summary: In this episode of #70secondCEO, Carl Gould explains why your business must have a top-tier, premium-level offering—regardless of whether anyone ever buys it. This “McDaddy” or white-glove service elevates your brand, creates perceived value, and acts as a powerful marketing tool. Carl walks you through how to price it (hint: double it... twice) and how it influences customer perception just like a luxury car displayed under spotlights in a showroom. Read full transcript: Hi Everyone, Carl Gould here your #70secondCEO, just over a minute of investment per day for a...
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Summary: In this episode of #70secondCEO, Carl Gould challenges business owners to shift their focus from product obsession to customer connection. Success isn’t just about what you sell—it’s about how your brand makes people feel. Learn the first lesson of crafting an "obnoxious offer" and why understanding your customer's values, experiences, and perceptions is more important than the utility of your product. Whether it’s a luxury watch or a smartphone, people buy for more than function—they buy for meaning. Read full transcript: Hi Everyone, Carl Gould here your #70secondCEO,...
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Summary: In this episode of #70secondCEO, Carl Gould shares a simple framework for building a consistent social media presence by balancing timeless (evergreen) and timely (real-time, relevant) content. Discover how to save time and energy by outsourcing your timeless posts while focusing your creative efforts on timely content. Plus, learn Carl’s 5x5x5 strategy: 5 posts a day, 5 days a week, on 5 platforms—a scalable formula for social media success. Read full transcript: Hi everyone, Carl Gould here with your #70secondCEO. Just a little over a one minute investment every day for a...
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Summary: In this episode of #70secondCEO, Carl Gould breaks down a simple but powerful time management formula to help leaders get others to perform at a high level. Using the 20-20-60 Rule, Carl shows how to divide your time: 20% coaching, mentoring, and empowering your team 20% strategic thinking and planning 60% doing your core responsibilities You’ll learn how to become the center of a coaching ecosystem—managing up, coaching across, and empowering down. This framework helps leaders scale results and build stronger teams. Read full transcript: Hi Everyone, Carl Gould here...
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Summary: In this episode of #70secondCEO, Carl Gould shares insights from a decades-long study showing a major shift in what drives business value. Back in 1974, 95% of value came from tangible assets. Today, it’s the opposite—72% of value now comes from intangibles like brand equity, intellectual property, and mission. Carl highlights how companies like TOMS thrive not just on product quality but on brand promise and purpose. The takeaway? Don’t just polish your product—build a brand people believe in. That’s what makes your business truly valuable. Read the full transcript:...
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Summary: In this episode of #70secondCEO, Carl Gould breaks down the often overlooked “NO systems”—the internal operations that keep your business running behind the scenes. These include everything from email and payroll to HR and accounting—critical functions that don’t directly generate revenue but support the systems that do. Carl also emphasizes the importance of building and developing the right team: people who align with your company, fit their roles, and are trained for future growth. A well-aligned team supercharges both your YES and NO systems. If they’re not performing,...
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Summary: In this episode of #70secondCEO, Carl Gould introduces the third core function of your business—Systems—with a focus on what he calls “YES systems.” These are the processes that fulfill your promises to clients: the services you deliver, the products you sell, the experience you create. Whether you run a hotel, retail store, or law firm, YES systems are what you get paid to do. Carl explains why this part of your business must run with clockwork precision and why consistency, predictability, and tactical execution are the keys to success. Read full transcript: Hi...
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In this #70secondCEO episode, Carl Gould breaks down the second business quadrant: Income—where sales, marketing, and relationships drive growth. He explains why marketing (lead generation) and sales (lead conversion) are two distinct functions and why separating them is critical for performance. Learn how to set goals, structure your teams, and create clear accountability to optimize your revenue engine. Full Transcription Hi Everyone, Carl Gould here your #70secondCEO, just over a minute of investment per day for a lifetime of results. No. 2, Second Quadrant. Right here, INCOME....
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In this episode of #70secondCEO, Carl Gould challenges you to break out of your comfort zone by seeking out people who think differently than you. Whether you're a visionary, a relationship-builder, or a systems expert, growth comes from surrounding yourself with those who complement—not mirror—your strengths. Learn how stepping into unfamiliar territory sharpens your perspective, reveals new opportunities, and accelerates your development as a leader. Hi Everyone, Carl Gould here your #70secondCEO, just over a minute of investment per day for a lifetime of...
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Hi Everyone, Carl Gould here your #70secondCEO, just over a minute of investment per day for a lifetime of results.
Your Purpose is the WHY and the purpose is, underneath all of these is what we're really driving for. So why am I doing this? Why is it important? Why is it a top priority that I do the work that I'm doing, I live where I'm living, I'm in the city or with the company that I'm in, or I'm in the industry? What mark do you want to make? What do you want your 20s to be like? Your 30s to be like, your 40s to be like, your 50s to be like, your 60s to be like, your 70s, your 80s. Yes, you will create a plan that will take you all the way out through retirement and beyond. So you are very clear about what your plan is for you because let me promise you something. If you don't have a plan for you, somebody else does. So you're going to follow a plan. You are probably following a plan now. Question is, is it yours? Or is it somebody else's? If you have not set your life plan, I promise you, you are following somebody else's. So Stage 1, BE COMPELLING. We want that strategic plan of the WHAT, the WHY, and the HOW. So I hope you found this video interesting, compelling, and exciting.
Like and follow this podcast so you can learn more, my name is Carl Gould and this has been your #70secondCEO.