7 Figure Principles
This is a podcast for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high achievers and not for people who want to be average. It’s about all of the lessons Chandler learned the hard way leading one of the fastest-growing companies in America…and growing Self Publishing School from 0 to over $16M in the last 5 years. With each episode, he'll help you learn and apply the business and life principles to grow your business while making an impact. Hope you enjoy the podcast! Thanks for subscribing.
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Announcement: Life Changing Event, Huge Speakers, And Prices Going Up Soon
05/15/2023
Announcement: Life Changing Event, Huge Speakers, And Prices Going Up Soon
We have exciting news to share about the upcoming "Author Advantage Live" event! Get ready for a remarkable experience as we reveal the impressive lineup of speakers who will grace the stage. This event is a must-attend for aspiring authors and book enthusiasts. With accomplished authors, industry leaders, and literary influencers taking the stage, you'll have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, inspiration, and networking connections. Act fast because ticket prices for this event will be increasing soon! Secure your spot now and take advantage of early bird pricing. Don't miss out on this exceptional chance to immerse yourself in the world of literature and uncover the secrets to author success. Stay tuned for more updates and prepare for an incredible journey at "Author Advantage Live"!
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing The 7 Figure Book Launch Challenge!
05/01/2023
ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing The 7 Figure Book Launch Challenge!
Just give us 5 short days, and we’ll show you what it really takes to launch (or relaunch) and scale your book to 7-figures and beyond! Join the 7-Figure Book Launch Challenge 7X YOUR LEADS, SALES, AND REFERRALS BY LAUNCHING (OR RELAUNCHING) A BOOK:
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I published a new book!! (How To Get It For FREE)
01/13/2022
I published a new book!! (How To Get It For FREE)
It's been a while since I've published a new podcast or YouTube video. I've been busy growing Self Publishing School. At Self Publishing School, we've been changing lives through books, and I have an announcement that's really exciting. I just published a brand new book, and I'm going to tell you how to get it for free. I've been blown away by the comments and responses to these videos and podcasts. I’d just like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of the people who have reached out. My new book is the second edition of my top selling book of all time. It’s called Published.: The Proven Path From Blank Page To 10,000 Copies Sold. The first edition of this book has been sold and downloaded hundreds of thousands of times since its release in 2016. Self Publishing School has helped about 6000 people write and publish a book since our inception in 2015. A lot of our content and curriculum has gotten better, but the first edition of Published stayed the same. I decided to write an all-new version as the second edition. The goal is to drop the mic on the topic and create the only book you will ever need if you're interested in writing a quality book that sells copies. You can get a free physical copy at or an audio copy at . Show Highlights: [05:03] The book goes through all of the essentials to write and publish a book. It also includes exclusive content on how to launch your book and what to do after your launch. [06:09] I also have an entire chapter on how to use a book to grow your business. You can learn all about my launch including behind the scenes at the Self Publishing School Podcast. [07:09] If you grabbed a copy let me know in the comments below. It would also mean the world to me if you left a review. [07:15] Grab your free copy of the book and let me know what you think! Links: Get a FREE Copy of My Book at Get a FREE Audio Copy of My Book at
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How To Value An Equity Offer As An Employee (And Not Get Screwed In The Process)
06/29/2021
How To Value An Equity Offer As An Employee (And Not Get Screwed In The Process)
If you’re listening to this episode chances are you have just been offered equity in the company you are working for or planning to work for. My intention with this episode is to prepare you for the questions to ask and how to value this offer. Standards and Pitfalls to consider when weighing an equity offer: 1. Think of points as a percentage 2. Vesting schedule 3. Double the time and ¼ the value Questions to ask yourself when thinking about accepting an equity offer: 1. Has this founder exited before 2. How long is the vesting schedule 3. Likelihood of an exit and your dilution 4. Product market fit? 5. Do I want to be here for 5 - 10 years? 6. Worst and best case scenario? I hope this episode helps to give you a little more insight into what equity is and what the outcome typically ends up being. Links to my video on profit shares: Check out the episode & let me know what you think! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Subscribe to "The 7 Figure Principles Podcast" HERE: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How To Buy & Negotiate A Domain Purchase
06/22/2021
How To Buy & Negotiate A Domain Purchase
Have you bought a website or domain before? When my entrepreneur friends find out about some of the websites I have bought they want to know how I did it and how they can do the same. Some of the topics I will be covering in this episode are: questions to ask, how to navigate domain owners emotions, and get a deal that benefits you both in the end. How to go from I want that to I own that - ask these two questions: 1. Who owns this domain? 2. Is it worth anything? Questions to ask the domain owner: 1. How long have you had it? 2. Why did you buy it? 3. Are you planning on doing anything with it? 4. How interested are you in selling this? 5. Have you gotten any offers? 6. Have you gotten any recent offers? 7. What were the offers? Check out the episode & let me know what you think! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Subscribe to "The 7 Figure Principles Podcast" HERE: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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7 Steps To Turning Around A Team With Low Morale
06/15/2021
7 Steps To Turning Around A Team With Low Morale
Have you ever been on a team with low morale? I have and it makes enjoying work very difficult! This episode will give you the blueprint for how to create a culture of positivity and winning within your company! 1. Remove / address diminishers 2. Build a culture of winning 3. Affirmation and appreciation 4. Positive reinforcement 5. Hold people accountable 6. Bring the energy 7. Paint a picture for a brighter tomorrow As a leader it is your responsibility to lead from the front with energy and positivity! Check out the episode & let me know what you think! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Subscribe to "The 7 Figure Principles Podcast" HERE: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How to Identify and Solve The Bottleneck in Any Business or Situation
06/08/2021
How to Identify and Solve The Bottleneck in Any Business or Situation
The single question responsible for most of my success is: How can I solve the bottleneck in any situation? One of the problems with bottlenecks is when people don’t understand what it means in regards to business. A bottleneck is the point that keeps everything else from moving forward. In this episode I am going to help you understand how to find and solve these in order to help scale your business. Ask yourself: What is the one thing such that doing it would make everything else easier or unnecessary? I want to challenge you to build the habit of thinking about bottlenecks that can be solved every day in order for you to be continuously moving forward and knocking bottlenecks out of the way. Thinking this way and implementing this into your business it will help your company scale in a way you never thought possible! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Subscribe to "The 7 Figure Principles Podcast" HERE: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How to Setup Scoreboards in Your Job or Company (Red or Green Days)
06/01/2021
How to Setup Scoreboards in Your Job or Company (Red or Green Days)
How do you make business so fun that people care about it like they do sports? If you know me, you know I am a HUGE Clemson fan so of course there is going to be a sports comparison to make this concept more understandable! In this episode I am going to touch on three major points regarding scoreboards in your company. 1. Why scoreboards are important 2. How to implement scoreboards 3. How to embed this in the fabric of the company Four disciplines of execution Does everyone on your team know whether they are winning or losing? The two tips on how to implement this in your company:1. Every KPI should be green or red 2. Having daily huddle meetings Check out my video on how to run great meetings: SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Subscribe to "The 7 Figure Principles Podcast" HERE: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How To Have Difficult Conversations With People On Your Team in a Positive Way
05/25/2021
How To Have Difficult Conversations With People On Your Team in a Positive Way
Nobody enjoys having difficult conversations, but when you’re a leader or manager in a company they are inevitable. In this episode I discuss why having difficult conversations in a positive way is important and how to have these conversations in a way that benefits everyone. You’re going to learn about the mindset and skill set involved in having difficult conversations: 5 Tips on Mindset 1. You won’t regret it 2. Your job is to help others be better 3. Tough talk now vs tough decision later 4. This is expectation management 5. Difficult conversations make people better 7 Tips on Skill set 1. Always have these conversations face to face 2. Talk sooner than later 3. Shoot straight and don’t sugar coat 4. Clear communication and next steps 5. Deliver it with love 6. The feedback sandwich 7. Send a written summary You will also learn how I do a “feedback sandwich” but you will have to listen to the episode to learn more about that! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Subscribe to "The 7 Figure Principles Podcast" HERE: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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What Does It Mean To Create A Meritocracy At Your Company?
05/18/2021
What Does It Mean To Create A Meritocracy At Your Company?
Today I am going to explain how Self Publishing School runs similarly to the Clemson Tigers Football Team. Meritocracy isn’t a word used very often so I am going to break it down for you and explain how it works at Self Publishing School. 1. What is a Meritocracy? 2. Why does it matter? 3. How to integrate this in your team? 4 ways to embed this in your company 1. Clearly communicate early and often 2. Be objective 3. Do what’s right even when it’s tough 4. Talk with people ahead of time A meritocracy works well for my company, but you may disagree. What are some ways you run your company? Check out the episode & let me know what you think! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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3 Principles for "Expectations Management" and Expectations Setting
05/11/2021
3 Principles for "Expectations Management" and Expectations Setting
In this episode I discuss why managing expectations is important and how to properly set expectations in every area of your business and life. I believe that almost all problems in business come down to one of three things: Mismet Expectations Unmet Expectations No Expectations at all! Expectation Setting is at the beginning of the relationship and Expectation Management is ongoing. I learned a lot about this process during my time at Student Painters through plenty of expectation setting conversations. Always prioritize clear and upfront conversations. Have it sooner rather than later! Then people will always know here they stand and expectations can be set and in a lot of cases reset. Check out my video on how to have difficult conversations: WHEN IN DOUBT, OVER-COMMUNICATE! Two of my favorite phrases when it come so this are: “Just to clarify” or “to be clear” Then recap that difficult conversation with a written recap. Having it in writing is an absolute must. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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The 7 Keys to Company Alignment - How to Get Everyone on Your Team Aligned and Clear on What They Need To Be Doing
05/04/2021
The 7 Keys to Company Alignment - How to Get Everyone on Your Team Aligned and Clear on What They Need To Be Doing
Today’s episode is all about getting people rowing in the same direction. As your company grows and scales, you can find that it’s hard to get everyone rowing in the same direction. There’s always those people that tend to throw things off because they, literally, aren’t on board! (spoiler alert: this is your fault) In this episode, I cover the 7 keys to company and team alignment. I cover everything from Org Charts to KPIs to Future Vision! Use these keys to get everyone on the same page and I promise you you’ll get there faster. I’d love to hear from you! Which one of these 7 are your biggest takeaways or which one of these 7 do you need to work on most? Here’s a video I did about establishing strong KPIs And here’s a video I did about how to have great meetings: SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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Float Tank and Cryotherapy - What it is and Why You Should Do It
04/27/2021
Float Tank and Cryotherapy - What it is and Why You Should Do It
Let’s chat about CryoTherapy AND Float Tanks. What the heck are they? I’m a big fan of self improvement. I do so many things to try to be better. The two most unconventional things I do are: 1. Float Tank (sensory deprivation tank) 2. CryoTherapy I get asked about this ALL the time so in this episode I’m going to walk through 1.What are CryoTherapy and Float Tanks? 2. What are the benefits? 3. Why you should try them? Interestingly enough these two things are very opposite of each other but there are so many benefits. Float Therapy: When it comes to Float Therapy there is a time commitment of 60-90 minutes. This is where I go when I have lots of decisions to make and I need time to just sit and think. I do this because it’s just good old fashioned silence that allows me to process things! The biggest benefit of Float Therapy? Yep, you guessed it, mental health! CryoTherapy: As we said this is the opposite of Float Therapy but it is equally as beneficial. At its core you’re revitalizing your body by bringing it to super cold temps. The most surprising benefit is that you can actually burn up to 300 calories per session! But more importantly cryotherapy has helped me so much with my back! We cover a few more benefits of Cryotherapy but needless to say I strongly believe that you should try it! My encouragement to you is to try one of these things this week! Often they are in the same building or very close in proximity to each other. Let me know if you’ve ever tried this before and what was your take away! If you haven’t tried it are you open to it? SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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2 Things That Matter When Hiring Employees at a Fast Growth Startup (and The Fastest Way to Get Promoted)
04/20/2021
2 Things That Matter When Hiring Employees at a Fast Growth Startup (and The Fastest Way to Get Promoted)
When you’re at a fast growth company change is the only constant. And there are two things you must look for when hiring! Here they are. Plain and Simple. You must develop: The ability to lead people. Do you positively influence and make the people around you better? Developing and Improving Systems. There’s even a bonus one in this episode but you have to listen to it to find out what it is. Bonus Tip: This all starts with leading yourself well! Leadership is needed but if you don’t have systems in place then it’s just not as effective. Sometimes it can be hard to find people with both skill sets. If you find people with those skill sets, develop them, train them, promote them. Hang on to them! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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Morning Affirmations: How to Create Them, The Content, How Often to Listen To Them
04/13/2021
Morning Affirmations: How to Create Them, The Content, How Often to Listen To Them
Let’s talk about how to create Morning Affirmations that actually work. I’m a big fan of morning routines. As a matter of fact, I made a video about it. You can find that here: The specific part of that video that people ask about ALL the time is: Affirmations. So...here’s how to create morning affirmations (and how I do this personally). In this episode we discuss: What are Morning Affirmations Why Morning Affirmations work Why You Should Record and Listen Examples of My Affirmations Bottom Line: Thoughts are things and Affirmations help make sure that your thoughts are all lined up. It’s amazing what the spoken word can do! Speaking of, I have a video about the language you use. This might be helpful: Today’s ProTip: Get someone else to record your affirmations then listen to them! I did that with my brother Seth and it has been a game changer! Imagine doing this everyday for 365 days. Do you think some things will be different for you next year? So I encourage you, take some time RIGHT NOW and write down some affirmations… Seriously, go NOW and make it happen. This will literally change your life. Then once you’ve done it come back and let me know in the comments below. I’ll wait… ;) SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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What To Do When Someone Drops Out Of The Interview Process/Hiring Process
04/06/2021
What To Do When Someone Drops Out Of The Interview Process/Hiring Process
Ugh! It happened. You’re weeks into the hiring process and you have your top candidates all lined up...now you just have to choose. No problem! But then one of your top candidates drops out. It’s inevitable. For any big position I’ve ever hired for I usually have at least one person drop out. Let’s talk about the best way to handle that and see if we can’t get them to jump back in. (and maybe even hire them!) (Side Note: I have a video on how to sell during the hiring process. Check that video out even though it may be too late in the process but it may help you proactively prevent this from happening upstream. You can watch that here: ) You just got that dreaded call or email and they are dropping out. Here’s what I want you to consider: is this person in your top tier or your upper half of people you’re considering? If not, then no problem, let them move on! If they ARE in your top tier then in this episode we discuss the 4 steps to take to get them back in the process and make them a viable option. From getting on the phone with them to exactly what to say to get them to recommit to the puppy dog close, we cover it all. The key is to let them know that you aren’t here to sell them on the position. You just want to have a conversation. I have had these important conversations with top prospects and it was totally clear that it wasn’t a good fit and why they made the decision. Ultimately, we just want to get them to commit to the next step? Then we can go from there! What were your takeaways from today’s episode? Have you had top candidates drop out of your interviewing process? How did you handle it? SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How I Do My End of Year Reflection and Goal Setting
03/30/2021
How I Do My End of Year Reflection and Goal Setting
It’s that time of year (EOY Reflection and Goal Setting!!) ...and this year I want you to promise me that you’ll actually do this. According to Best Research fewer than 3% of Americans have their goals written down. This is your chance to be in the 3%! When you’re done with this episode you’ll have all the tools and tips you need to review your year this year and make sure that next year is a success! This is the exact process I use at the end of every year. First let me say that I know there are WAY more complicated ways to do end of year goals etc but I believe in keeping it simple! There’s power in stopping to pause and reflect and to plan! One of the most powerful parts of this process is in reflecting on the previous year and planning for the year to come! I encourage you to go do this RIGHT now! Seriously, just go! Take 30 minutes and write up a rough draft. If you need help with your goals this video will do just the trick: SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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Hiring 201
03/23/2021
Hiring 201
In this episode I talk about advanced recruiting, interviewing and hiring techniques! This is a little longer but I guarantee that if you stick around to the end you’ll be happy! Let’s go! First let's talk about Advanced Recruiting. We take recruiting very seriously at Self Publishing School. My goal is to have at least 100 applicants per job posting and I use a bounty. (anywhere from $1000 - $5000 to help me find this person) Then I make sure to get that bounty in front of everyone. I also focus on referrals big time! I always ask "who do you know?" (that’s a stealth way to get high quality talent) Oh and Linkedin Ads work really well! Second let's chat about Advance Interview Techniques - My interview process feels like going to therapy. You need to dig in and find out if they are a good fit for your company and culture. When it comes to the interview It has been said "Dig Deep or Go to Sleep" Get comfortable asking the uncomfortable questions. This process can be polarizing! But that helps you and the candidate know if it's a good fit or not. I always ask current Compensation ASAP because I want this to be a better situation than their last few jobs. Finally, even if I'm not involved with the process I want to be the very last interview! That way I can make sure the person is a good fit. Finally, and we're almost done, let's talk Actual Hiring Process - This is specific mostly to leadership positions! You can find out more about our process in this video: When it comes to your executive team you want to hire “Bar Raisers” (Thanks Jeff Bezos) Ask yourself, "Is this person better than our best performer in this area? Does this person have the potential to be our top performer?" Which leads me to my next thought: always hire the Best Leader, not always the best Skill Set that makes it easy because if all things are equal the win goes to the leader Finally, Hire for Attitude! Are they willing to put on the brown shorts? What does Brown Shorts have to do with this process? We talk about it this episode! What are some of your takeaways from this episode? Is there anything you do in the hiring process that I left out? I’d love to hear your thoughts. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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The Top 10 Tools I Use To Run My Online Business
03/16/2021
The Top 10 Tools I Use To Run My Online Business
I get asked all the time: “Chandler, what are the tools you use to run your online business?” “How do you manage a remote team?” I decided to record an episodes covering ALL of the tools I think are essential to running my online business. All of the tools we talk about today will be helpful online and for traditional brick and mortars but they will be especially helpful if you have a remote or virtual team. To avoid “Death By A Thousand Pieces of Software” I’m just going to talk about the top 10 that we use. The first 3-4 are Mission Critical MUST haves for my business (and probably for yours too). The rest of them are “nice to haves” or tools that might apply based on your business. I talk about the ones we use and why we don’t use some of the big players like Salesforce and Basecamp. Here’s the big take away: Avoid Software Fatigue! The best software for you is the one you and your team will actually use! There’s always going to be cool new software but if the cost to switch is too high then it’s not worth switching. I’d love to hear from you! Are there any of the tools I’ve recommended that you love or that you hate? Also, I’d love to know what softwares do you use to run your business? What is THE ONE that you can’t do without? Any that I missed in this list? Let me know your thoughts! Here are my thoughts on maximizing working from home! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How To Create A "People Plan" And Grow Your Network
03/09/2021
How To Create A "People Plan" And Grow Your Network
Last year (2019) the average American ate by themselves around 378 times! Do you eat by yourself often? Keith Ferrazzi has a lot to say about that in his book “Never Eat Alone” This episode is an implementation guide for that book! Never Eat Alone Basic Concept = always be breaking bread and using meal time to connect with others. Beyond that though, it’s about really being intentional with the relationships that we build. Essentially, setting a “People Plan” In today’s episode I discuss Ferazzi’s “People Plan” and give you some ways to flesh it out. (Which, oddly enough, doesn’t get covered in the book!) Here’s how to create your People Plan! Create a spreadsheet (with tabs per city) Set 3-4 Categories Per City you’re in throughout the year People I want to Deepen Relationships With People I want to Meet People I know that can introduce me to others in that city Optional Bonus: Dating Material (if you’re single) It’s super important that we’re intentional about our relationships! Not only the ones that we have but also the ones we are looking to build. You can use my version here: Just make sure to make a copy of it so you can make it your own! Take 30 minutes as soon as this episode is over and type out your “People Plan” Chandler Cheat Code: Go to FaceBook or Linkedin and Search Your Friends by City! Let me know your thoughts / takeaways! If you liked this episode check out my video on Building Your Talent Bench (hint: your People Plan will help with this.) SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How To Sell Candidates On Working For Your Company During The Interview Process
03/02/2021
How To Sell Candidates On Working For Your Company During The Interview Process
Hiring = sales Don’t agree? Then you’re probably losing out on your best candidates. One of the best books I’ve ever read on hiring (“WHO”) talks about the 4 S’s of hiring (I talk about this process in my episode on hiring): Scorecard Sourcing great candidates Selecting the best one Selling them on working for you They list “selling” as the 4th step in the process, but the truth is it’s happening throughout the entire process. In this episode I talk about WHY and HOW to sell during the recruiting & hiring process in 4 steps: Recruiting Process Application Page (think sales page) Small Personal Touches Selling in the Interview I also go through how to sell with your best candidates during the interview process without them knowing it’s happening and without showing your cards. This is advanced level hiring. There’s no content like this on the internet. If you’re hiring, you need to listen to this episode! Once you do, let me know your thoughts / takeaways! P.S. any great tips you have for selling top candidates on working with you? Let me know! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How to Hire an Assistant (and set them up to save you 5-10 hours a week)
02/23/2021
How to Hire an Assistant (and set them up to save you 5-10 hours a week)
Hiring an assistant is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I wish I would’ve done it years earlier. In my opinion, it’s the first hire every entrepreneur should make. If you’re asking yourself, “Do I need an assistant?” - the answer is YES! As a friend of mine says: “If you don’t have an assistant, you are the assistant.” So….how do you hire an assistant? In this episode, I cover 3 things: Do I need an assistant? -- I already told you, yes! What does a good assistant do? How do you find a good assistant? One big thing to keep in mind when hiring an assistant is knowing the difference between a personal and executive assistant and figuring out which one you need. In this episode I will also be talking about: The top 5 things you need to be outsourcing 8 tasks for your executive assistant that will immediately save you 5-10 hrs a week I talk in another episode about my hiring process which will also help you in finding and hiring the best assistant for you. Let me know your thoughts / takeaways! Do you have an assistant? If so, how did you hire them? SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How to Onboard Employees - Orientation Checklist
02/16/2021
How to Onboard Employees - Orientation Checklist
Employee onboarding. At most companies it’s more like waterboarding. Somewhere between “here’s a company” and “follow him around for a while to see how to do your job”. So many companies are doing this wrong. Are you one of them? You’ve spent soooo much time finding someone great. Why not spend a little bit more time making sure they get up to speed quickly? Here’s how to do onboarding the right way; with intentionality AND a checklist. Now, onboarding can be an intimidating process to set up so in this episode I will teach you: The 5 Keys to Onboarding The 6 Step Process to a Successful Onboarding Experience Advanced Employee Onboarding Tips A sneak peek at the checklist we use Let me know your thoughts / takeaways! P.S. any tips or things you do well in the onboarding process? Let me know! We’re always looking to improve our process. :) Check out my A-Player Hiring video: SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How To Get Out Of A Speeding Ticket
02/08/2021
How To Get Out Of A Speeding Ticket
Have you gotten a speeding or parking ticket before? I know that I have gotten my fair share of tickets. ;) Most people have gotten at least one ticket in their lifetime. Have you ever wished you could just get out of paying it? GOOD NEWS...you can!! I share how to get out of any speeding ticket or parking ticket in this episode, including: How the law should work versus how it actually works Ways to postpone paying for a ticket How to fight a ticket (and win!) ...because sometimes it’s fun to talk about things other than business. :) Let me know your thoughts / takeaways! Have you ever successfully gotten out of a ticket? Share that too! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How To Facilitate Great Meetings As A Leader
02/02/2021
How To Facilitate Great Meetings As A Leader
As my friend Cameron Herold would say...Meetings suck!! Most meetings suck because people don’t know how to run them well. There are a lot of fundamentals to a great meeting: A meeting purpose / KPI A good agenda Meeting roles: A facilitator, timekeeper and “action grabber” Prep ahead of time, etc I cover all of these things in a separate video about how to run great meetings (and how we run our meetings at SPS). I even talk about how we run our meetings in Asana (this is a total gamechanger). Today I want to talk about the missing piece in all of this: How to FACILITATE a great meeting as the meeting leader. You can have all of the fundamentals of a great meeting, but without a great facilitator the meeting will be mediocre at best. In this episode I lay out the blueprint for facilitating great meetings...whether you’ve led 100’s of meetings or you’re about to lead your first meeting. I talk about how to make your meetings better week after week and why you should rotate meeting facilitators. (if you’re a leader or CEO running all of the meetings in your company you’re doing it wrong) Listen to the episode and let me know what you think! Check out my videos on: How to Run Great Meetings: How To Run Company Meetings In Asana: SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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Why You Should Always Be Recruiting In Your Company (And How To Build A "Talent Bench")
01/28/2021
Why You Should Always Be Recruiting In Your Company (And How To Build A "Talent Bench")
Have you ever heard of a “talent bench”? Probably not. But it’s one of the most important things you should be focusing on in your business (or on your team), especially as you scale. Not focusing on this will stunt your growth and leave you vulnerable to “key man risk” if an employee decides to quit. Focusing on building this will explode your growth by always having talented people ready to get in the game. This helps the performance of your existing team AND helps you quickly hire A players as you scale. Kind of how “The best time to get a loan is when you don’t need money” … the best time to recruit / hire is before you need to. In this episode I talk about building a talent bench. What is it? How do you build one? And why is this one of the most important things you can be doing as a leader or entrepreneur? I also talk about why you should always (yes, I mean ALWAYS!) be recruiting in your business. Video on why systems are so important: Video on what to do when a top performer quits: Listen to the episode & let me know what you think! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How To Develop Emerging Leaders (And What It Means To Be A Leader At SPS)
01/26/2021
How To Develop Emerging Leaders (And What It Means To Be A Leader At SPS)
Not everyone is cut out to be a leader or manager. A lot of people shouldn’t be and others skill sets can be used elsewhere. But...let’s say you have an “emerging leader” on your team...someone with natural influence, leadership abilities and who’s hungry to grow? How do you develop them into their first leadership position? That’s what I walk through in this episode, including: How to spot an emerging leader (the traits to look for) How to determine if they want to be a leader and then put together a development plan if they do Do you have what it takes to be a leader? If so, what can YOU do as an individual performer to develop into a great leader? What it looks like to be a leader at Self Publishing School (loosely translates to just about any company) Whether you’re a manager / leader looking to develop someone on your team...OR...an “emerging leader” looking for ways to develop, this episode will be helpful! Listen to the episode and let me know what you think! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How To Train & Develop Your Team By Creating An Individual Development Plan (IDP)
01/21/2021
How To Train & Develop Your Team By Creating An Individual Development Plan (IDP)
I’m obsessed with training and development. I’m even more obsessed with figuring out how to train and develop my team at SPS. We have a monthly training budget, monthly book clubs, personal enrichment sessions, we track and encourage training time, we’re constantly investing in the growth of our team, and every employee gets access to $30k+ in training materials when they get hired. The basic process is good...but this becomes difficult to monitor and support individual growth as the company scales. A few months ago I started trying to answer the question: “How do we create a talent development machine that develops talent as fast as possible?” I set out to build that system so that SPS can be a place where people come to learn, grow, and become the best version of themselves. And...so that we can predictably develop people at scale. In a fast growing company, A players are the fuel that drives growth...and they’re always in short supply so there’s a constant need to develop internally while simultaneously hiring externally. In this episode I walk you through a central part of our talent development process...the Individual Development Plan. I didn’t create this, but we did make it better and put our own spin on it. I’ll give you a template you can use for everyone on your team to create their own development plan...and walk you through how to roll this out to your team. Check out the episode and let me know what you think! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How To Run Effective 1 on 1's
01/19/2021
How To Run Effective 1 on 1's
I used to be HORRIBLE at running 1-1’s… I thought they were good - but I always had this sneaking suspicion that they weren’t as powerful as they could be. Then I learned a new way of running them. And it changed everything. Now my 1-1’s are MUCH more effective & focused. I believe 1-1’s are one of the biggest tools you have as a leader to build rapport, drive performance, and help coach / develop your team. Are you being intentional about your 1-1’s? Are you even having them consistently with everyone on your team? If not, you need to watch this video. Even if you are...you need to listen to this episode. ;) I promise this process will change the way you do 1-1’s and will make them more effective. I’ll also give you a template you can follow to run your one on one’s. Check out the episode & let me know what you think! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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How To Retain Top Talent At Your Company
01/14/2021
How To Retain Top Talent At Your Company
Ever wonder how to keep great people at your company long term? Listen to this episode to find out how to keep A players at your company long term! Watch my video on "How To Hire A Players" HERE: Here's a video on "What to do when a top performer quits": SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: Learn about booking me to speak here:
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