Zero To 5000

How to Grow Consistently - Giovanni Gallo, ComplianceLine

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Giovanni Gallo the Co-CEO and Chief Development Officer of ComplianceLine

We Discussed:

• How to do things that matter with excellence
• Getting rid of misbehavior in the workplace starts by having a good company culture
• You will get alignment if you act consistency

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How to be Prepared when Opportunity Comes - Neil Willis, Hypersign

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Neil Willis the founder and CEO of Hypersign.

• Life is built around two things - process and event
• You have to be prepared through the process, if you're not you'll fail when the opportunity comes
• So - be a part of the process. Be an active participant
• Integrity is being whole - it's when your words and actions match

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Find What Gets You Up in the Morning - Wilfred Gomez, Seequelle

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Wilfred Gomez the Co-founder and COO of Seequelle.

We discussed:

• When to step back from a decision that's not working for your business
• Why 30 minutes of intentional thinking every day will give you perspective
• Fill your mind with new ideas every day

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How to Create Raving Fans - Ethan Couch, Yellowhammer Brewing

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Ethan Couch the co-founder of Yellowhammer Brewing

• Why growth is often the biggest problem and how to adapt to it
• Creativity and innovating new products keeps Ethan brewing
• Why your first step is to be the best on your side of the street

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You're Already Ready to be a Founder, Just Do It! - Brian Dally, Groundfloor

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Brian Dally the Co-Founder and CEO of Groundfloor

We discussed:

• Success requires you to be 100% focused and committed - nothing less
• How to pitch your idea to the people who have the capital you need to fundraise
• Listen to the people that take the time to critique you

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How to Find Your Core Values - Chris Sands, Sands Investment Group

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Chris Sands the founder and CEO of Sands Investment Group

We discussed:

• The meaning of Ubuntu - the better that you are, the better I am, the better that we are
• Alone you'll go fast, together you'll go far
• Where your values are tests, they'll grow stronger
• Write your own obituary - start with the end in mind

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How to Capitalize on your Opportunities - Jason Moore, Stratasan

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Jason Moore the founder and CEO of Stratasan.

We discussed:

• Don't hang on to one success, learn how to duplicate it
• Look for lucky bounces - the happenstance meetings with people that could change your business (aka wholuck, al la Jim Collins). Capitalizing on these is one of the differences between unsuccessful and successful people
• Clarity in writing is clarity in thought - you MUST get your idea on paper
  • Once you get it in writing, ask others to give feedback and edit!

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Reputation is Everything - Matt Brewer, Choate Construction

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Matt Brewer, the president of Choate Construction.

We discussed:

• Why hiring is the most important part to get right in a growing organization
• How to maintain your healthy company culture
• Targeting great relationships will lead to revenue, but not necessarily the other way around

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How to Compound your Skills for Massive ROI - Ron Callis, One FireFly

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Ron Callis the founder and CEO of One FireFly.

We discussed:

• Why learning that you're not always right and being brave enough to ask for others opinion of how they view you
• The continued theme from all our guests - niche down until it hurts
• How to train yourself to take pain, in business and life, which will lead you to do whatever it takes to win

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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable - Jon Tsourakis, Oyova

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Jon Tsourakis the President and CRO of Oyova

We discussed:

• Why you must niche down until it hurts
• How to recognize your people for when they do amazing work
  
  • Jon uses quarterly goals and gives quarterly raises
• Never avoid discomfort

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How to Build a World Class Brand - Kate Boyer, Anatomie

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Kate Boyer the founder and CEO of Anatomie

We discussed:

• Why all connections should be personal, not "just business"
• High-profile clients/ customers need products that work and don't consume their time, which means the people selling your product must know it inside and out
• Why work/ life balance isn't a nicety, its a necessity 

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Growing too Fast - Amanda Moore, DemandZen

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Amanda Moore the co-founder of DemandZen.

• Why the cold call isn't dead
• Be big on family in your company, empathy always wins
• To be authentic means bringing your best self every day.

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The Challenge Anything Culture - Andrew Gowasack, Trust Stamp

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Andrew Gowasack the President and Co-Founder of Trust Stamp.

We Discussed:

• How the mobile security world is evolving 
• Why you have to put the phone down sometimes to come up with the big breakthroughs
• How to make decisions with multiple people in charge with a challenge-anything culture

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Get Customer Obsessed - Jake Hadden, DigitalCrafts

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Jake Hadden The Co-Founder and CEO of DigitalCrafts.

We Discussed:

• 50-50% ownership is decidedly better than 51-49% 
• Why you need a co-founder with different skills than yours
• "1 - 10 - 10 - 10" - A morning routine that changes your whole day
  
  • One second of asking why I am on this Earth today
  • Ten minutes thinking what you're grateful for
  • Ten minutes of reading something positive
  • Ten minutes of journaling
• Customer obsessed is the best way to do business

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How to Turn your Ideas to Reality - David Barnett, PopSockets

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by David Barnett the Founder and CEO of PopSockets.

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Embrace your Failures and Push Through - Shaun Bank, ImagineX Consulting

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Shaun Bank the Co-Founder and CEO at ImagineX Consulting.

We Discussed:

• Why Positivity always works
• How to put yourself in more positive and better mindsets
• How to embrace the suck and get through it

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Patience: The Secret Weapon - Ross Mackay, Daring

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Ross MacKay, Founder, and CEO of Daring. 

• Being big on vision and nimble on tactics is key to being an entrepreneur
• Why rest and recovery is just as important in business as for world-class athletes like Ross
• Patience will make you have fewer mistakes and better results

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Become 1% Better Everyday - Levi Morehouse, Ceterus

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Levi Morehouse, the founder and CEO of Ceterus.

We discussed:

• Why you should LET GO of clients that are profitable, but not letting your business grow
• ALWAYS be thinking 5 years out, not 5 days, not 20 years
• There are different definitions of success! Make sure your definition is YOURS

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How to Maximize your Sleep - Tara and Todd Youngblood, Kryo

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Tara and Todd Youngblood, the founders of Kryo and the Chilipad.

We discussed:

• How vital sleep is to personal health and business success
• Why the phrase "I'll sleep on it" to solve big problems is real, but you're probably doing it wrong
• In-depth on the latest sleep science and how to A-B test what your body needs

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Take Control of Your Day + Your Business - Lucas Gerler, X Social Media

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Lucas Gerler, the managing director of X Social Media.

We discussed:

• How to be less boring on Facebook
  • pay attention to what people are talking about - likes, comments
  • write with your mental voice - the way that you would talk in-person
• How to use sprints and points for projects to motivate the people to make things happen in your company
• Why starting your day much earlier than when you start work will help you take control of your day

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Do the Opposite! - Emily Best, Seed&Spark

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Emily Best, the founder of Seed+Spark, a platform that makes entertainment more diverse, inclusive, connected and essential.

We discussed:

• The unhealthy tradition of treating companies like they exist without their people
• How using conventional wisdom in unconventional times with hurt your business and people
• How investing in diversity and inclusion will always lead to better teams and better results

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The Ultimate Guide to Podcasting in 2021 - Michell Khouri, FRQNCY Media

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Michell Khouri, Founder and CEO of FRQNCY, a people-first full-service podcast production company with clients like Apple, Coca-Cola, and Salesloft

We discussed:

• Why the podcast industry has expanded at breakneck speed the past three years and it's not too late to start
• What it takes to create, sustain, and have continuous growth with your podcast
• How to niche down to your target audience and why going broad will kill both podcasts and businesses
• Massive tips to become a better podcast host and how to edit next level episodes

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Turn Pro in 2021 - Beau Billington, The Free Agent

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Beau Billington, Founder, and CEO of The Free Agent

We discussed:

• How to believe that you're someone worth reading
• That the best relationships are referrals, and why introducing new contacts to three like-minded individuals keeps them engaged and coming back to you for more
• How to fight the resistance - anything that convinces you not to chase your goals

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If You Serve Clients, They'll Serve You - Tommy Smith, Novus Architects

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Tommy Smith, Founder and CEO of Novus Architects, a firm with almost 30 years in the business and five locations.

We discussed:

• Why relationships matter most in business
• How to constantly train new leaders
• Every relationship is unique, every process is unique
• Don't cookie cutter your clients

Resources Mentioned:

• The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham

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How to Find Your Niche - Scott Lowe, Actual Tech Media

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Scott Lowe, the co-founder, and CEO of ActualTech Media.

We discussed:

• Nurture your email list, don't abuse them
• How to let go of control and trust your people
• How to have a company culture without an office

Resources Mentioned:

• Good to Great by Jim Collins

Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

 

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