Ep268: Fundamentals of the 8-Profit Activators
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The quiet week between Christmas and New Year is the perfect time to revisit the fundamentals that actually work. While everyone else is planning their "new year, new me" marketing experiments, you could be installing the only framework you'll ever need to predictably generate clients. In this episode, I want to share one of the early I Love Marketing episodes where Joe and I break down the 8 Profit Activators - the foundational system I've used to help thousands of businesses create vending machine marketing instead of slot machine marketing. Putting money in and knowing exactly what goes...
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Ep267: Owning a Market with Paul DeLano
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Being known for what you don't do can position you as the natural choice in your market. Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, I want to share a great conversation with Paul DeLano from Lake Life Realty, located in southwest Michigan near Notre Dame. Paul and his son Matt have built their business since 2010 around one focused decision. They exclusively work with buyers and sellers of lakefront property. If a home isn't on the lake, they simply refer it to another agent. We talked about how this specialization allows them to really serve their clients at a level generalists...
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Ep266: Protecting What Matters Most
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Prevention beats recovery every time, especially when the threat is already inside your walls. Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, I want to share a great conversation with Kevin Donahue. Kevin is the founder and CEO of Stealth Family in Nashville, along with his partners, a former FBI supervisory agent from the Cyber Task Force and a legendary music attorney who's been in Nashville since '87. Together they're bringing enterprise-grade cybersecurity protection to high net worth families and individuals. Kevin shared that hackers often lurk in your systems for six to 18 months...
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Ep265: Being Admired vs Useful
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When you're running events, the difference between manipulation and value creation determines everything. Today on More Cheese Less Whiskers, we’re talking with Joe Polish for an incredible conversation about what really makes events work. Joe's been running Genius Network for years and he shared exactly how he thinks about creating what he calls "happy client experiences”, where people walk away with more direction, confidence, capability, and clarity. We traced the evolution from those early Tony Robbins events we both attended in the '90s to Joe bringing billionaires like Richard...
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Ep264: Create Compelling 'Cheese'
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Focusing on your Profit Activators starts with knowing exactly who you want to serve. Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers Podcast, I talked with Michelle Miramontez, who has been in business for over 20 years and works primarily with coaches, consultants, and other service providers. We started by talking about how she attracts clients and the types of offers she leads with. Then we walked through Profit Activator 1 and discussed narrowing her audience to create a more compelling “who,” particularly for her full-service automation packages. We also explored the difference between...
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Ep262: Capabilities multiplied by Reach
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Acting skills can transform legal outcomes in ways most trial attorneys never consider. Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers Podcast, I'm talking with Olivia and Steve from Trial Haus Consulting, who met in college theater and now help attorneys deliver more compelling courtroom performances. They've seen remarkable results helping attorneys shift from traditional impeachment approaches to more conversational techniques, contributing to over $40 million in verdicts since 2022 and even helping secure an acquittal in a potential life sentence case. We had a fascinating discussion about moving...
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Ep261: Finding Invisible Prospects with Megan Cannon
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Finding invisible prospects is often the biggest challenge for service businesses. Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, We're talking with Megan Cannon, owner of Back to Balance Counseling and Consulting in the western suburbs of Chicago about an 'I want that' response in people. Megan specializes in helping high achievers, overwhelmed parents, and anxious teenagers find relief through empirically supported treatments. Her practice is thriving with over a thousand sessions monthly, but she's looking to grow her team and reach more daytime clients. We explored how to create a...
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Ep260: Building a Thriving Practice with Joseph Tanti
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Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, I want to share a great conversation with Dr. Joseph Tanti, a chiropractor who recently purchased a 30-year established practice in Edmonton, Alberta. We talked about increasing his Return-on-Relationships, measuring spines under management and creating systems to orchestrate referrals rather than just hoping for them by using something like the World's Most Interesting Postcard to 'program' patients to notice high-probability conversations about back pain, sciatica, or other conditions he treats. We also explored how targeting specific...
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Ep259: Creating a New Before Unit with Paul Deloughery
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Family businesses need more than just legal documents to secure their legacy. Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, we’re talking with Paul Deloughery, a probate and estate planning attorney with over 25 years of experience working with business owners and families. We explore how Paul can apply the Before Unit framework to attract his ideal clients - business owners who need more than standard estate planning. By selecting the right audience and creating a compelling offer like his "family benefits plan," he can build trust before prospects even consider hiring him. This approach...
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Ep258: Crafting a Business Masterpiece with Chris Wysokowski
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In this episode of More Cheese, Less Whiskers, Chris Wysokowski shares his journey from working in his family’s painting business to helping others grow theirs. He discusses transitioning from hands-on projects to strategy and business development, emphasizing the importance of maintaining relationships with past clients. Chris explains how to treat completed projects as "homes under management" and stay top of mind through regular communication. He also introduces methods to create more opportunities from each job, using tools like an annual touchpoint calendar and circle...
info_outlineToday on the More Cheese Less Whiskers podcast, we have a first for the show; we're talking with upcoming wrestling talent Blake Steele, who's turning his wrestling dreams into reality.
Blake and I pull back the curtain on the pro wrestling industry and talk about how it's as much about storytelling and character creation as it is about athleticism. We dive into the art of fighting and its famous personalities like Logan Paul and Mike Tyson and how they have masterfully used their styles to captivate audiences.
We talk about what goes into the making of a wrestling superstar, tracing Blake's journey as he navigates the wrestling universe, and we talk about the marketing opportunities that are just as true for a wrestler as they are for any business owner.
Whether you're a hardcore wrestling fan or just curious about the similarities in building a brand for your business, this episode is a great listen.
Summary
1. The episode features a deep-dive conversation with upcoming wrestling talent, Blake Steele, providing an insider's perspective on the pro wrestling industry.
2. Steele emphasizes that wrestling is as much about storytelling and character creation as it is about athleticism.
3. Famous personalities like Logan Paul and Mike Tyson are analyzed for their distinctive styles and their ability to captivate audiences.
4. Quick thinking and improvisation are crucial skills in wrestling, contributing to the creation of compelling narratives and characters.
5. Personal branding plays a significant role in wrestling, with Steele sharing insights on crafting a perfect catchphrase and the journey to being signed by major wrestling organizations.
6. Steele explains the importance of audience engagement in shaping his personal brand and discusses the making of a wrestling superstar.
7. The episode explores the journey of becoming a professional wrestler, including the process of attending wrestling school and working independently until being picked up by a recruiter.
8. The importance of body language, tone of voice, and physicality in character creation is discussed, as well as the significance of improvisation.
9. The discussion covers the intricacies of navigating the path to WWE success, including the importance of earning respect from the audience and standing out in the wrestling world.
10. Steele and the host discuss the need for wrestlers to create an atmosphere with music, colors, and logos that best defines them as performers, along with the importance of allowing audience participation in their growth journey.
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Show Notes
Blake Steele - Instagram
ProfitActivatorScore.com
BreakthroughDNA.com