Business Is All About The Benjamins

07/27/15 • 13 min

Healthy Business Healthy Family Show with Leslie Hassler

Howdy! Welcome to today’s motivational moment in business. Guess what, It is all about the Benjamins.

Yep. That’s what I said. It is all about the money.

Hard to believe – we’ve been programmed time and time again to say, “Oh, it’s not about the money, I just want to serve others.”

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But let’s get real just for a moment. You are in a “Business”. My favorite definition of a businesshas always been a ‘healthy and profitable venture that can work without you.” I fully believe that if that isn’t your goal – then all you have is a job.

If you’re ok with it, I’m ok with it. Let’s just not camouflage it as anything else.

Dictionary.com even agrees.

Business –

The purpose and sale of goods in an attempt to make a profit.
A person, partnership, or corporation engaged in commerce,manufacturing, or a service;profit-seeking enterprise or concern.

There is that profit word again. Just in case you are wondering, to be profitable that means that there is money left over after you’ve paid your expenses AND yourself.

And cash coming in the door doesn’t mean that there’s profit left in the bank. Sorry, that’s just a #businesstruth.

A little tough love this morning. Why?

Because, if you are going to truly serve people; if you are truly going to improve the world and leave it better than how you found it...you have to have a healthy profitable business to do so.

If you truly want to serve people and it’s not about the money – then go volunteer – you’ll save yourself a lot of frustration about not having enough to be successful in business.

The biggest mind-opening thought I have ever come to understand is this.

Ask any nonprofit. They will tell you. They love to have you volunteer – but what really empowers them is your monetary gifts. They can have a greater impact when there is the money to fund the infrastructure.

Consider Maslow’s Heirachy of needs. In order to satisfy the needs of others, you must first satisfy your needs first. It’s basic human nature.

It’s ok to be focused on the money. I’m not talking about going all scrooge on me. It’s is that today I wanted to give you permission to say that it is all about the Benjamins. That I do my best work, and serve my clients to the best of my ability by having a healthy and profitable business. And when I have benjamin’s left over, I can truly begin to serve others and improve the world.

Howdy! Welcome to today’s motivational moment in business. Guess what, It is all about the Benjamins.

Yep. That’s what I said. It is all about the money.

Hard to believe – we’ve been programmed time and time again to say, “Oh, it’s not about the money, I just want to serve others.”

LISTEN HERE:

If you’re ok with it, I’m ok with it. Let’s just not camouflage it as anything else.

Dictionary.com even agrees.

Business –

The purpose and sale of goods in an attempt to make a profit.
A person, partnership, or corporation engaged in commerce,manufacturing, or a service;profit-seeking enterprise or concern.

There is that profit word again. Just in case you are wondering, to be profitable that means that there is money left over after you’ve paid your expenses AND yourself.

And cash coming in the door doesn’t mean that there’s profit left in the bank. Sorry, that’s just a #businesstruth.

A little tough love this morning. Why?

Because, if you are going to truly serve people; if you are truly going to improve the world and leave it better than how you found it...you have to have a healthy profitable business to do so.

If you truly want to serve people and it’s not about the money – then go volunteer – you’ll save yourself a lot of frustration about not having enough to be successful in business.

The biggest mind-opening thought I have ever come to understand is this.

Consider Maslow’s Heirachy of needs. In order to satisfy the needs of others, you must first satisfy your needs first. It’s basic human nature.

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How To Create A Productive Environment in Your Business

Guest Name & Title

Barbara Hemphill – Create a Productive Environment in Your Business

BIO:

Barbara Hemphill is passionate about helping people eliminate the physical, digital, emotional and spiritual clutter so they can accomplish their work and enjoy their lives.

Frequently referred to as “The Paper Tiger Lady,” Barbara started her company in 1978 with a $7 ad in a New York City newspaper. As her business grew, so did her vision. She wanted to be able to offer other women the same opportunity that she had: a business of their own that could provide a lucrative income with flexible hours, doing something they love. Today, Productive Environment Institute includes an international team of Certified Productive Environment Specialists whose mission is to help individuals and businesses transform how they work and live.

Barbara’s books include Taming the Paper Tiger series, Love It or Lose It: Living Clutter-Free Forever, and Organizing Paper @Home: What to Toss and How to Find the Rest. She has been featured on Today Show, Good Morning America, in Reader’s Digest, Fast Company, and New York Times

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[Time Stamp 02:15]: Listen as Leslie gives Barbara a great introduction on her different aspects of life! Barbara starts off the episode by talking about how common over-stressing is, and how being unorganized is one of the main causes for the problem. Barbara explains how being unorganized hinders our responsiveness, which can highly effect both our personal and business lives.

[Time Stamp 10:00]: Barbara discusses how to work the independent system for entrepreneurs and why outsourcing your work is worth the time saved, and the money spent. Barbara also talks about how to find the root of your problem when it comes to organization and how her company aids with both physical and digital clutter. Barbara shares on how to create a filing system to help with different types of clutters, where everything is organized and accessible at the same time.

To help with your organization, find & be aware of your decision making system. @barbhemphill shares more here CLICK TO TWEET

[Time Stamp 17:30]: Barbara explains her SYSTEM acronym they use in the program, which stands for Saving You Space Time Energy and Money. Barbara mentions the different types of programs, such as the 8-hour miracle (for cluttered desks) and the magic six. Barbara explains how organizing should be looked at as an art, and not a chore.

[Time Stamp 20:20]: Barbara gives a full overview on what the magic six is, and how it works. Leslie and Barbara discuss how the freedom of choosing your own organization methods help people stay more invested. She talks about the importance of using the right tools when organizing, and how sometimes the obvious tools may not always be the best for your situation (such as binders/filing cabinets).

Having a specific place for your business tools will help you focus @barbhemphill shares #businesstips CLICK TO TWEET

[Time Stamp 25:00]: Barbara gives specifics on what type of organization issues she helps resolve, from finding the right tools, to helping clients re-do their work spaces. Barbara talks about clients in the past that she was able to aid by choosing the best organization method based on their business and personal situation.

[Time Stamp 29:40]: Barbara talks about how much time you can really save by being organized. She mentions how you can balance your data on both digital and physical paper, and still be organized. Barbara discusses some of her personal methods she uses for staying organized in business, and how she is treating the transfer method of switching from physical paper to digital.

[Time Stamp 32:48]: Barbara shares the 4 questions you can ask to test if you are organized; 1) Does your method work? 2) Do you like it? 3) How does your method affect other people (family, friends, and business associates)? 4) Can I recover quickly? These 4 questions will help you stay aware of your current organization techniques, and how they are effect your life.

[Time Stamp 38:10]: Barbara shares the services she offers from her short and long term coaching session as well as the upcoming retreat; Less Clutter, More Business.

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How To Be Unstoppable In Your Business

Tish Times – How To Be Unstoppable In Your Business

BIO:

Tish Times brings a sense of purpose and authenticity back to networking. She works with companies and entrepreneurs who aren’t effectively leveraging networking as a tool to grow business and increase profits so that they can confidently engage their ideal clients. Tish combines her results-driven business brain with her compassionate personal side as the owner of HireTimes Training & Coaching Group. She combines proven strategies with inter-personal awareness to create effective networking plans that produce results while still feeling natural. Through her signature program, the Unstoppable Confidence Networking System, Tish helps clients develop customized networking strategies that produce unparalleled results, and build genuine connections.

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[Time Stamp 03:10]: Listen as Tish starts off the show by comparing business networking with personal relationships, and knowing how to pace the conversations. Leslie and Tish discuss other common mistakes entrepreneurs tend to make when networking, and being self-aware of the message you are sending.

[Time Stamp 6:50]: As simple as following up is, Leslie and Tish discuss why it tends to be a problem for most people. Tish gives great advice on developing a networking system which will includes all aspects of networking to help you minimize the chance of missing any opportunities. Tish shares the elements of the system that makes following up truly effective, and a time frame for each follow-up step.

People will buy from a personal connection, don’t be afraid to create it. @TishTimes shares #networking gold CLICK TO TWEET

[Time Stamp 14:05]: Tish shares how you can sort out different relationships while networking. She explains that having an open mind about different personalities will help you seize more opportunities. Even if they don’t seem like a customer for your business, that individual could be a great joint venture partner or a great referral. Tish also explains how knowing the right queues and key words will help you distinguish what type of relationship you will be starting.

[Time Stamp 20:50]: Tish gives direct pointers to entrepreneurs on how to strengthen their networking skillsets. She explains the importance of having a plan, and knowing your audience for that plan. Setting goals with actual numbers will help all entrepreneurs track their progress, and help self-motivate themselves on reaching personal goals.

Networking is emotional, it’s never “just #business”, hear more from @TishTimes CLICK TO TWEET

[Time Stamp 24:09]: Tish shares what our networking persona is, and how we are able to control it more than what people believe. Our networking persona boils down to what our intentions are, and Leslie and Tish share how self-reflecting before any networking event will help you clearly determine your intentions. Tish also talks about her take on “elevator speeches”, and how to quickly engage someone’s interest to your services/business.

[Time Stamp 29:30]: Tish emphasizes on the importance of emotionally connecting with people, before you get into any type of business conversation. Tish gives examples on how connecting emotionally with others first has left an imprint in her head about that person.

[Time Stamp 31:20]: Tish shares tips on what you can do if you feel like it’s too late to follow up with someone, a brilliant method she calls the reconnection week!

It’s never too late to follow up. Use the #ReConnectionWeek method! Gr8 tips from @TishTimes CLICK TO TWEET

[Time Stamp 35:00]: Tish shares her FREE audio CD: 7 Networking Mistakes that Decrease Your Net Worth. Tish also talks about her conference: The Unstoppable Networking Conference held in Phoenix Valley in September 2015.

*Tish mentions how you can get $100 off for the conference by just downloading her CD!

Tish’s Parting Words [Time Stamp 39:30]:

“Don’t feel like you have to be someone else in order to be successful. We should all be able to learn from other entrepreneurs, but at the end of the day people want to be around you when you are genuine and authentic. Be yourself, and know that’s more than enough!”

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