When It's Time to Walk Away {Pausing the Podcast}
Will Talks Biz
"Quit trying to expand just to expand. Put a pause on that and focus on what you can do well with the people and the resources you have now." Key Moments 01:29 Transitioning from Podcasting to New Business Ventures 03:13 Quitting the Right Way 07:42 Sustainable Business Growth 09:05 External Judgment When Making Decisions 11:14 The Power of a Focused Vision 17:11 Connections and Future Engagements Connect with Will: Book Email: LinkedIn: After nearly two years of the podcast it is time to talk about making the tough decisions of when to pause or quit in business. The decision to step away...
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How Should Contractors Bill Clients
Will Talks Biz
"You really can show your clients your desperation by your attitude.” Key Moments 00:00 Current Trends in Business Billing 05:21 Contractor Trust and Prepayment 08:27 importance of Clear Payment Terms and Communication 09:57 Effective Communication with Late Payers 12:31 Importance of Professionalism in Billing Connect with Will: Book Email: LinkedIn: How Should Contractors Bill Clients Setting up billing structures and clearly outlining payment terms in contracts can help avoid confusion or disputes down the line. If you have a business model like mine that relies on retail and speaker...
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Becoming the Contractor in Charge
Will Talks Biz
"Contractor in Charge is really about outsourcing what you don't know how to do well and let those who do and are trained to do them, do it for you." Key Moments 05:46 Starting a business requires understanding strengths and outsourcing 09:43 Hire, train, and manage or outsource. Focus on revenue generation, not operations. 10:21 Outsource non-core activities for business success. 15:47 Understanding numbers is crucial for business success. 17:56 Client's success story: from struggling to thriving. 20:18 Discussing future of trades on contractorincharge.com/podcast. Connect with Lynn Website ...
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How to Appropriately Brag About Your Success
Will Talks Biz
“Learn from your mistakes. If you keep doing the same thing over and over, and expect great results, you’re going to keep running into failures.” Key Moments 02:43 Crafting messaging using StoryBrand framework's essential. 04:15 Clarity in Marketing Comes Through Trial and Error 09:43 Reframe Success to Focus on Helping Others. 10:38 Oversharing Success can Cause Imposter Syndrome and Consumer Fatigue 13:45 Business Management of Service Pricing and Margins Connect with Will: Book Email: LinkedIn: How to Appropriately Brag About Your Success Success is about more than just...
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A Discussion on MLMs
Will Talks Biz
"Success is defined by your goals, your aspirations, and things you want to accomplish, not what others tell you is success." Key Moments 04:15 Quick money isn’t always profitable in the long run. 07:52 The lure of get-rich-quick schemes between those that can afford the risk vs. those who can't. 10:52 MLM business model. 13:34 Understanding brand revenue streams and residual commissions. 15:11 Evolution of entrepreneurial enthusiasm. Connect with Will: Book Email: LinkedIn: A Discussion on MLMs If a business opportunity seems too good to be true, there’s a chance it is....
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Will Spent $2,500 on What?!
Will Talks Biz
"The way you respond to those negative reviews, that means more than the negative review itself." Key Moments 01:37 Contractor Challenges in Business 04:11 Offering Money for the Removal of Negative Reviews. 07:58 Poor Handling of Customer Issues and Lack of Transparency 11:17 The Influence of Reviews on Customer Brand Selection 14:36 Bad Experiences May Lead to Negative Reviews. Connect with Will: Book Email: LinkedIn: Will Spent $2,500 on What?! It is not uncommon to encounter challenges with a contractor during a personal building project. However, a recent situation dealing with a...
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Standing Out As An Entry Level Candidate
Will Talks Biz
“In a world where hiring managers, leaders, business owners are flooded with 100, maybe even 1,000 of applications, taking one step further and reaching out directly and making that connection is oftentimes a way to stand out." Key Moments 00:00 Job market challenges, importance of eagerness to learn. 03:55 People will say they read, but don't understand. 07:31 Use social media for research, make personal connections. 11:33 Consider employer, show flexibility, avoid last-minute issues. 13:56 Thank you, go check out Will's business. Connect with Will: Book Email: LinkedIn: Standing Out as...
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Monitoring Your Competition
Will Talks Biz
"A very valuable lesson comes by just identifying customer trends. Chick fil A clearly has capitalized on that trend where customers want fast service, and they want good service." Key Moments 02:33 Theme park industry compeition 04:07 Evolution of personal branding. 08:48 Customer service and experience can fuel competition. 13:39 Balancing continuous-improvement with serving customers efficiently. 18:06 The value of learning from other industries. 21:30 Handling unexpected situations in organizations. Connect with Will: Book Email: LinkedIn: Monitoring your Competition As a leader...
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Content Experts
Will Talks Biz
“The difference that separates a great event or a great speakers, and everything in between is trying to actually connect to your audience and give them value.” Key Moments 00:00 Importance of focusing on audience value over sales at events. 04:56 Expertise must be backed by real experience. 08:37 Speakers should focus on value-driven content for conference success. 10:05 Seek feedback for learning, growth, and improvement. 14:02 Openly sharing builds trust and relatability. Connect with Will: Book Email: LinkedIn: Content Experts The best way to grow as a content expert is by adding...
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Shiny Object Syndrome in Entrepreneurship
Will Talks Biz
"We can get very distracted from our goals or vision of success just based off of things that we follow and the influences that we listen to. They can cause us to compare and question what we're doing, changing our outlook on success." Key Moments 01:24 Perceptions of success change over time. 04:22 Impacts of Imposter Syndrome. 07:06 The challenge of managing many employees. 10:54 Efficiency and profitability over escaping the business. 13:39 Overcoming business critics and compasion. 19:33 Setting meaningful business goals. Recommendation Get the Book Connect with Will: Book Email: ...
info_outline“I believe that you can accomplish anything with passion, imagination, and grit.” Matthew Miller
Matthew Miller has always had a passion for the theme park industry. Ever since he was in 1st grade, he dreamed of becoming a roller coaster designer. His passion for roller coaster design, coupled with his determination and hard work, led him to achieve his childhood dream. Matthew is the Senior Director of Technology and Business Development at Orlando Informer, and his impressive resume includes collaborations with major brands like Disney, Universal, Marvel, Warner Brothers, and Google. Alongside his work at Orlando Informer, Matthew is a career coach for young professionals, making a difference in helping others pursue their dreams in the theme park industry.
When Matthew shared his desire to become a roller coaster designer he was faced with skepticism from others in his small hometown. Instead of letting that slow him down, he doubled down on his determination to reach that goal and moved to Orlando, the theme park capital of the world. Over time he worked with renowned companies such as Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. While Matthew no longer designs attractions, he now focuses on business management and ownership in the theme park industry.
Despite the doubters, Matthew remained true to his childhood dream and achieved success in an industry he loves. His story is a great reminder that pursuing your passion can lead to a fulfilling career. Matthew's transition from roller coaster design to business management showcases the importance of staying nimble and open to new opportunities. The theme park industry is constantly evolving, and being able to adapt is crucial for long-term success.
This conversation with Matthew is a testament to the power of pursuing one's dreams and finding success in unexpected ways. His passion for the theme park industry, coupled with his determination and business acumen, has allowed him to thrive in a challenging and exciting field. This was such an insightful perspective of experiences, lessons learned, and insights into navigating a career in the theme park industry.
For anyone interested in entrepreneurship, the theme park industry, or finding purpose in their career, this episode is a must-listen.
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Episode Highlights
[00:00:24] Theme park professional Matthew Miller joins discussion.
[00:06:23] Creating content for official theme park announcements
[00:08:22] The value of building long-term relationships on business success.
[00:12:18] Being a smaller organization allows for more hospitality and personalized action.
[00:15:54] Passion, imagination, and grit shape success.
[00:20:41] Embracing what you love leads to diverse opportunities.