Find Your Flow, with Mike Liep, Ep 164

09/03/20 • 56 min

Just The Tips, with James P. Friel and Dean Holland

Productivity and accomplishment--the double edged swords of entrepreneurship. Setting and hitting goals are an absolute must to build and grow a successful business. So is being productive.

Yet it’s SO easy to become so focused on goals and being productive, you end up anxious and miserable, because you’re always thinking about “What’s next.” It doesn’t leave room for the happiness and freedom you expected when you started your business. You end up feeling more like a robot than like a person.

But what if there was a way to make more and faster progress on your goals, AND feel satisfied as you go?

That’s what this week’s episode guest, Mike Liep, is going to reveal.

Mike fought his way back from Lyme disease, a traumatic brain injury, cancer, and panic and depression, and in the process, mastered the development of systems to help you get more done in less time, and actually feel GREAT doing it. Mike even developed the popular Panda Planner, a planner scientifically designed to help you become happier and more productive.

So whether you’re accomplishing a lot but NEVER feel satisfied, or whether you’re just looking to become more productive, and improve your day to day, check out this episode for the secrets to finding your flow.

Outline of This Episode

From brain injury to breakthrough [4:10]
The dark side of goals [7:30]
The battle for your attention [18:00]
End goals vs. process goals [22:15]
Non-negotiable habits for business owners [28:00]

3 major points discussed

I’ll be happy “when.” Ever catch yourself thinking you’ll be happy and satisfied when you hit that next big goal, except when you get there, you aren’t? Instead, you kick the happiness can down the road in favor of achieving that next big goal. Hitting our goals rarely lives up to our expectations in terms of how good we feel getting there. Listen to this episode for the secret to being happy and fulfilled NOW, while still propelling yourself toward goal achievement.
Develop your focus. There’s SO much competing for your attention these days. Ads are everywhere. Plus we’ve got email, apps, notifications, and the people in your life. Let’s face it--the Internet trains you to be incredibly lazy while feeling incredibly busy. You sit on your ass, move one finger, and presto, your mind’s consumed. If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve got the added dynamic of a zillion trainings, products, and services all competing for your belief that they’re the next business success silver bullet. Mike’s going to help you cut through all that noise, so you get traction instead of distraction.
Two tips for business owners. One reason we struggle with distractions is because an idea or to-do pops into our head, and we believe that if we don’t handle it right then, we’ll forget. Tune in to hear Mike’s tips for managing those moments without sacrificing your focus. Plus he’s got super simple productivity tips, and even a super simple morning routine framework you can quickly and easily implement to start the day off right.

Resources & People Mentioned

PandaPlanner.com
Mike Leip’s Ted Talk: “How To Stay Happy When Life Is Punching You In The Face” - https://youtu.be/JDlU0sHmuhY
Mike Leip’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-leip-23a633b/

Music for “Just The Tips” is titled, “Happy Happy Game Show” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Productivity and accomplishment--the double edged swords of entrepreneurship. Setting and hitting goals are an absolute must to build and grow a successful business. So is being productive.

But what if there was a way to make more and faster progress on your goals, AND feel satisfied as you go?

That’s what this week’s episode guest, Mike Liep, is going to reveal.

Outline of This Episode

From brain injury to breakthrough [4:10]
The dark side of goals [7:30]
The battle for your attention [18:00]
End goals vs. process goals [22:15]
Non-negotiable habits for business owners [28:00]

3 major points discussed

I’ll be happy “when.” Ever catch yourself thinking you’ll be happy and satisfied when you hit that next big goal, except when you get there, you aren’t? Instead, you kick the happiness can down the road in favor of achieving that next big goal. Hitting our goals rarely lives up to our expectations in terms of how good we feel getting there. Listen to this episode for the secret to being happy and fulfilled NOW, while still propelling yourself toward goal achievement.
Develop your focus. There’s SO much competing for your attention these days. Ads are everywhere. Plus we’ve got email, apps, notifications, and the people in your life. Let’s face it--the Internet trains you to be incredibly lazy while feeling incredibly busy. You sit on your ass, move one finger, and presto, your mind’s consumed. If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve got the added dynamic of a zillion trainings, products, and services all competing for your belief that they’re the next business success silver bullet. Mike’s going to help you cut through all that noise, so you get traction instead of distraction.
Two tips for business owners. One reason we struggle with distractions is because an idea or to-do pops into our head, and we believe that if we don’t handle it right then, we’ll forget. Tune in to hear Mike’s tips for managing those moments without sacrificing your focus. Plus he’s got super simple productivity tips, and even a super simple morning routine framework you can quickly and easily implement to start the day off right.

Resources & People Mentioned

PandaPlanner.com
Mike Leip’s Ted Talk: “How To Stay Happy When Life Is Punching You In The Face” - https://youtu.be/JDlU0sHmuhY
Mike Leip’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-leip-23a633b/

Music for “Just The Tips” is titled, “Happy Happy Game Show” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Previous Episode

Turning Things Around, With Greg Spillane, Ep 163

A lot of businesses had to close their doors in the year 2020, and for some, those doors will never re-open. Even outside of this year’s events, plenty of companies close up shop because things go south, and they have no idea how to fix it.

Sometimes throwing in the towel is the answer, but most of the time, a solution is out there, if only the business owner was aware of it. Most of the time, your problem isn’t a lack of resources, it’s a lack of resourcefulness (even in times like these).

To help you see for yourself that closing up shop isn’t your only option, James and Dean welcome Greg Spillane, aka The Turnaround Guy.

As his nickname suggests, Greg specializes in helping companies on the brink turn things around.

Greg will show you exactly where to start if your business is on the rocks, how to identify and use the resources you DO have, and ways you can think outside the box and keep the doors open.

Even if your company’s thriving right now, make sure you tune in for what Greg has to say. You may need these strategies at some point in your business journey. Plus, several of them apply even if your company’s not on the rocks. Apply them and watch your profits get even higher.

Outline of This Episode

Where to start turning things around [5:15]
Why you need to be a survivor (and what that means) [11:00]
Lack of company culture = death of your company [19:00]
The characteristics to look for in people you hire [27:00]
How and where to get capital [31:00]

3 major points discussed

Identify your assets. If you were stranded on a desert island, the first thing to do is focus on what you DO have. What’s available to you? What do you have to work with? Turning your business around works the same way. Look at the assets you do have, like a raving fanbase, your product, your employees--anything you can use. A lot of people want to focus on what they can create, and that’s important, but what you already have is equally important.
Create and clarify your company culture. Company culture may sound like foo-foo, but if so, it’s because you’ve got the wrong idea about it. True company culture gets everybody aligned with the company vision, mission, and values. When your team isn’t aligned in those areas, when they don’t believe in the same things, and aren’t working toward the same goals, it leads to drama, dysfunction, backstabbing, and poor productivity. Having a team who’s only there for the paycheck, and doesn’t care about your mission, makes it VERY difficult to be successful.
Investment opportunities are everywhere. The right investor(s) can help plug the leaks in your sinking ship. And investing in other businesses can create additional revenue and take some pressure off. If either of those options leave you feeling squeamish, don’t rule it out without listening to Greg’s take on this. There’s a lot of opportunities to acquire capital now that there didn’t used to be. Greg will share several of his favorites, including what he’s used to help his clients turn their companies around.

Resources & People Mentioned

Fancy.com
Twitter: @greg_spillane
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spillane/

Music for “Just The Tips” is titled, “Happy Happy Game Show” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Connect With James and Dean

James P. Friel:

CEO Quickstart: https://jamespfriel.com/ceo-quickstart/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hustledetox/
Facebook Group (BulletProof Business): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1107362546297055/
Site: www.jamespfriel.com
Interested in being a guest on the show?

Dean Holland:

Blog: www.DeanHolland.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ
Billion Dollar Project: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BillionDollarProject/

JTT Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/justthetipsshow/

Next Episode

High Ticket Offers 101 with Tyler Kemp, Ep 165

Most entrepreneurs salivate at the thought of high-ticket offers. Make more money working with fewer clients. A dream come true, right?

But what does it REALLY take to create a high-ticket offer people want enough to pay a high-ticket price?

That’s what Tyler Kemp, this week’s guest, is going to reveal.

Tyler’s helped build multiple 7-figure companies, and he brings years of experience with both low-ticket and high-ticket offers.

He figured out pretty quickly that low-ticket and high-ticket are two different animals that bring in two different types of customers, and require two different sets of systems to build and scale.

So, if you’d love to create a high-ticket offer for your business, but you:

1) Don’t know what to offer

2) Are uncomfortable at the thought of charging more money

3) Believe your customers won’t want it

...Then tune in to get the tactics and mindset you need to create and sell your high-ticket offer.

If you already have a high-ticket offer, you’ll want to hear Tyler’s secrets to making that offer even more desirable, so you can charge more AND sell more, while getting your clients the epic results they need from you.

Lead gen and high ticket sales. Acquiring more customers, one of the easiest ways is to raise the value of what you’re offering.

Outline of This Episode

The #1 barrier to making high ticket sales [8:25]
Solve more problems to charge more money [16:00]
Once isn’t enough [27:00]
The perfect product-market fit takes time [33:00]
What to do after creating your offer [39:15]

3 major points discussed

It starts with your mindset. If your mind’s already made up that your customers would never go for a high-ticket offer, or you’re uncomfortable charging more money, you’ve shot yourself in the foot before even starting. With rare exception, most businesses have the makings of a high-ticket offer. But in order to see the possibilities, you’ve got to be open to them.
Beware the low-ticket value trap. We all want to give our customers as much value as possible, including in our low-ticket offers. The problem is, there’s a limit to how much value you can realistically bring to that many people at once before it becomes unsustainable money-wise, and time-wise. High ticket offers set you free from those constraints. Your clients pay more, making it cost-effective and time-effective for you to provide them with more AND remain profitable.
Solve more problems. A lot of offers solve only one or two problems around the same topic, but most people have way more than one or two. That means, the more solutions you can provide to these additional problems, the more money the right clients will pay you to get those problems taken care of. Becoming someone’s all-in-one solution is your highway to profitable high-ticket offers.

Resources & People Mentioned

https://www.leadroll.co/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/tjkemp

Music for “Just The Tips” is titled, “Happy Happy Game Show” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Connect With James and Dean

James P. Friel: