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"You have to have to have the vision. Once you have the vision, once you jump on the train, you take it to the end."
Key Moments
02:27 Overcoming dyslexia to start business.
06:58 Perfection can lead to more failure than success
10:51 How to face challenges as an entrepreneur.
13:38 Adults with dyslexia face challenges in school, can find empowerment through technology and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Connect with Gerald:
Order the book Jump On the Train
Website: https://www.jumponthetrainbook.com/
Connect with Will:
Book I Can’t Read: A Guide to Success Through Failure
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/william-manzanares
Jumping on the Train to Unexpected Opportunities
In this episode of "Will Talks Biz," we welcome Gerald Rosengarten, the author of "Jump on the Train," a memoir detailing his experiences as a dyslexic entrepreneur. He talks about overcoming obstacles, the power of tenacity, the importance of vision, and why he calls a certain type of long-term profitable idea a "drizzler".
Despite having dyslexia, Gerald has embarked on a remarkable 50-year entrepreneurial ride, from humble beginnings in a small NYC apartment to groundbreaking ventures in fashion, real estate, and technology. His candidness about his dyslexia sheds light on the challenges he overcame and how it shaped his unique entrepreneurial approach. His journey exemplifies how leveraging one's strengths and innovative thinking can lead to extraordinary achievements.
"Jump on the Train" not only shares Gerald's ventures but also imparts invaluable wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs. His advice on tenacity, seizing opportunities, and embracing challenges is invaluable for anyone looking to make their mark in the business world. Gerald Rosengarten's story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of entrepreneurship and serves as a beacon of hope for those facing obstacles. Share this thread and let's celebrate the power of resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of dreams!
Make sure to listen to the full episode now for more from Gerald Rosengarten on his journey as a entrepreneur with dyslexia, and the inspiration behind his book "Jump on the Train”.