23 | The Rebel’s Guide to Business: Breaking Rules and Taking Names
08/07/24 • 6 min
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What if you could revolutionize your business by simply breaking the rules? In today's episode of the Annoyingly Optimistic Show, I explore the bold idea of shaking up your industry norms to create something truly unique. Drawing inspiration from various industries, I challenge you to think outside the box and reimagine your approach to marketing, sales, and customer engagement. Imagine charging exponentially more for your product—how would you innovate to add value? This episode offers a treasure trove of thought experiments and strategies to help you stand out from the competition.
Join me as I share a voicemail packed with actionable insights for our friend Tim, a small business owner navigating a tough patch. By looking at successful strategies from other sectors and tweaking them to fit your own, you can break free from the conventional and craft a standout business model. Whether it’s adopting a subscription service, running creative promotions, or simply rephrasing your messaging, these tips can lead to significant breakthroughs. So, tune in and get ready to infuse your business with fresh, rule-breaking ideas that can propel you forward, just like Tim.
If you are self-employed or run a small business and feel more like you're self-annoyed then get in touch, visit the website www.theannoyinglyoptimisticshow.com where you can submit a question or problem and start your journey to becoming self-enjoyed!
The majority of 'business advice' out there isn't aimed at self-employed or micro businesses, following it leaves you frustrated and chasing quick fixes. I specialise in tools, systems, techniques, inspiration and help specifically designed for YOU, the person who has to do it all, who doesn't have a team of people, unlimited resources or the time to spend months learning complicated techniques.
Let me know how this helped you
What if you could revolutionize your business by simply breaking the rules? In today's episode of the Annoyingly Optimistic Show, I explore the bold idea of shaking up your industry norms to create something truly unique. Drawing inspiration from various industries, I challenge you to think outside the box and reimagine your approach to marketing, sales, and customer engagement. Imagine charging exponentially more for your product—how would you innovate to add value? This episode offers a treasure trove of thought experiments and strategies to help you stand out from the competition.
Join me as I share a voicemail packed with actionable insights for our friend Tim, a small business owner navigating a tough patch. By looking at successful strategies from other sectors and tweaking them to fit your own, you can break free from the conventional and craft a standout business model. Whether it’s adopting a subscription service, running creative promotions, or simply rephrasing your messaging, these tips can lead to significant breakthroughs. So, tune in and get ready to infuse your business with fresh, rule-breaking ideas that can propel you forward, just like Tim.
If you are self-employed or run a small business and feel more like you're self-annoyed then get in touch, visit the website www.theannoyinglyoptimisticshow.com where you can submit a question or problem and start your journey to becoming self-enjoyed!
The majority of 'business advice' out there isn't aimed at self-employed or micro businesses, following it leaves you frustrated and chasing quick fixes. I specialise in tools, systems, techniques, inspiration and help specifically designed for YOU, the person who has to do it all, who doesn't have a team of people, unlimited resources or the time to spend months learning complicated techniques.
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Ever wondered why your business isn't resonating as well as you'd hoped? What if the key to unlocking customer loyalty is to stop being the hero and start being the sidekick? In this episode of the Annoyingly Optimistic Show, I’m leaving a special voicemail for Tim, a small business owner hitting a rough patch. We explore a transformative idea inspired by StoryBrand: positioning yourself as the guide in your customers' stories. Tim’s recent struggles are the perfect backdrop for showcasing how flipping the narrative on your website and social media can change everything.
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If you are self-employed or run a small business and feel more like you're self-annoyed then get in touch, visit the website www.theannoyinglyoptimisticshow.com where you can submit a question or problem and start your journey to becoming self-enjoyed!
The majority of 'business advice' out there isn't aimed at self-employed or micro businesses, following it leaves you frustrated and chasing quick fixes. I specialise in tools, systems, techniques, inspiration and help specifically designed for YOU, the person who has to do it all, who doesn't have a team of people, unlimited resources or the time to spend months learning complicated techniques.
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In this episode, I open up about my own rollercoaster relationship with caffeine—from quitting it during the pandemic to reintroducing it as a vital part of my daily routine. It's all about understanding your body's rhythm and leveraging caffeine's benefits while avoiding its pitfalls. Whether you're a coffee aficionado or just someone looking to boost your focus, tune in for actionable tips and a hefty dose of optimism to kickstart your day and your business. Let's get Tim—and you—unstuck, one sip at a time!
If you are self-employed or run a small business and feel more like you're self-annoyed then get in touch, visit the website www.theannoyinglyoptimisticshow.com where you can submit a question or problem and start your journey to becoming self-enjoyed!
The majority of 'business advice' out there isn't aimed at self-employed or micro businesses, following it leaves you frustrated and chasing quick fixes. I specialise in tools, systems, techniques, inspiration and help specifically designed for YOU, the person who has to do it all, who doesn't have a team of people, unlimited resources or the time to spend months learning complicated techniques.
The Annoyingly Optimistic Show - 23 | The Rebel’s Guide to Business: Breaking Rules and Taking Names
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Hey there , listeners , it's your annoyingly optimistic host here bringing you another season of the Annoyingly Optimistic Show . Welcome to Season 2 , voicemails to Tim . Now let's meet Tim . He's been running his own small business for almost three years now and let's just say he's hit a bit of a rough patch . You know how it is Sometimes you get so stuck , you make yourself busy
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