Be Less Sheep - Making sure your business stands out from the flock
06/22/23 • 13 min
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Hey, ewe! Yes, you! Are you tired of being just another face in the crowd, bleating along with the flock in business? Well, "The Annoyingly Optimistic Show" is back with an episode that’s sure to ruffle your wool. Get ready to embrace the black sheep within you, as we present, “BE LESS SHEEP.”
Picture this: You're strolling along, watching the sheep (read: your competitors), and suddenly, you realise that you're sporting a woolly coat too. Yes, you are indistinguishable, part of the herd! This episode's all about helping you ditch the anonymity and become the sheep that stands out – only cooler, like a sheep in Ray-Bans with a martini.
In this flock-rocking episode, our host takes us down memory lane, where he once tried to blend the wisdom of fourteen business heavyweights into one. Expecting to create the Mona Lisa, he ended up with a Magnolia of Mediocrity. Discover how he evolved from being a copycat chameleon to a business peacock!
The host pulls out all the stops, mixing in humour and wit, as he uses his hilarious (and somewhat painful) personal journey to paint a vivid picture of what NOT to do in business. He had herded his business into the wilderness of mediocrity, becoming just another indistinguishable sheep in the grand business pasture. The shepherd’s crook he once followed became the tool he needed to carve his path.
As you dive into this episode, expect to laugh, gasp, and have numerous ‘aha’ moments. Our host isn't just entertaining; he's the shepherd showing you how to wrangle your inner black sheep to success.
Sheep metaphors will flock into your mind as you learn about the dangers of being sheep #37 in a flock of 100 identical woolly clones. Through hilarious analogies and brilliant insights, you'll understand why blending in is not just boring, but a recipe for disaster.
How does being less sheep and more wolf sound? Sharpen your claws as this episode takes you on a Sherlock Holmes-like mission, where you’ll learn to snoop around your competitors, stalk their strategies and turn them on their head.
Be prepared to unleash your remarkable self. You'll learn how to make your marketing fun and easy, and how your unique message can slice through the noise like a ninja (only, a visible one!). By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to shed your woolly coat and strut your stuff with confidence.
This episode is the shepherd's pie of business insights - with layers of wisdom, a filling of wit, and a delicious crust of humour. “BE LESS SHEEP” is the first step in your transformation from a herd-follower to a trailblazer. It's high time to stop grazing on the mundane and start feasting on success. Put on your shepherd’s hat, grab your crook, and join us in this epic journey of becoming "less sheep and more...you"!
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
Hey, ewe! Yes, you! Are you tired of being just another face in the crowd, bleating along with the flock in business? Well, "The Annoyingly Optimistic Show" is back with an episode that’s sure to ruffle your wool. Get ready to embrace the black sheep within you, as we present, “BE LESS SHEEP.”
Picture this: You're strolling along, watching the sheep (read: your competitors), and suddenly, you realise that you're sporting a woolly coat too. Yes, you are indistinguishable, part of the herd! This episode's all about helping you ditch the anonymity and become the sheep that stands out – only cooler, like a sheep in Ray-Bans with a martini.
In this flock-rocking episode, our host takes us down memory lane, where he once tried to blend the wisdom of fourteen business heavyweights into one. Expecting to create the Mona Lisa, he ended up with a Magnolia of Mediocrity. Discover how he evolved from being a copycat chameleon to a business peacock!
The host pulls out all the stops, mixing in humour and wit, as he uses his hilarious (and somewhat painful) personal journey to paint a vivid picture of what NOT to do in business. He had herded his business into the wilderness of mediocrity, becoming just another indistinguishable sheep in the grand business pasture. The shepherd’s crook he once followed became the tool he needed to carve his path.
As you dive into this episode, expect to laugh, gasp, and have numerous ‘aha’ moments. Our host isn't just entertaining; he's the shepherd showing you how to wrangle your inner black sheep to success.
Sheep metaphors will flock into your mind as you learn about the dangers of being sheep #37 in a flock of 100 identical woolly clones. Through hilarious analogies and brilliant insights, you'll understand why blending in is not just boring, but a recipe for disaster.
How does being less sheep and more wolf sound? Sharpen your claws as this episode takes you on a Sherlock Holmes-like mission, where you’ll learn to snoop around your competitors, stalk their strategies and turn them on their head.
Be prepared to unleash your remarkable self. You'll learn how to make your marketing fun and easy, and how your unique message can slice through the noise like a ninja (only, a visible one!). By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to shed your woolly coat and strut your stuff with confidence.
This episode is the shepherd's pie of business insights - with layers of wisdom, a filling of wit, and a delicious crust of humour. “BE LESS SHEEP” is the first step in your transformation from a herd-follower to a trailblazer. It's high time to stop grazing on the mundane and start feasting on success. Put on your shepherd’s hat, grab your crook, and join us in this epic journey of becoming "less sheep and more...you"!
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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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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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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