How Business Really Works
Business & Economics Podcasts
Entrepreneurs always look online for help and advice to grow their business. What they find is often a mishmash of content geared toward the absolute newbie, or on the other hand towards getting your business to hit seven figures. What about the in-between time? That no man's land between starting up - which you've accomplished - and hitting those stretch goals? Tracy and Pamela are two entrepreneurs who think about these very issues all the time! And we're here to guide you, the established entrepreneur, to the next phase of your business. We eat, live, and breathe our business passions, and want to share what we've learned along the way with you.
Location:
United States
Description:
Entrepreneurs always look online for help and advice to grow their business. What they find is often a mishmash of content geared toward the absolute newbie, or on the other hand towards getting your business to hit seven figures. What about the in-between time? That no man's land between starting up - which you've accomplished - and hitting those stretch goals? Tracy and Pamela are two entrepreneurs who think about these very issues all the time! And we're here to guide you, the established entrepreneur, to the next phase of your business. We eat, live, and breathe our business passions, and want to share what we've learned along the way with you.
Twitter:
@howbizworks
Language:
English
Episodes
Is Your Perception Serving You or Holding You Back?
6/24/2017
Does your perception of situations benefit you or hold you back? Could your perception be wrong? And can you change your perceptions to achieve better results? Science proves that your perception is wrong most of the time to some degree. And in crazy, tricky little ways we don’t always recognize. But if you can start to recognize these subconscious perceptions then you can start to retrain your subconscious to serve you better. Tracy and Pamela discuss some of their perceptions that they are...
Duration:00:25:58
The Laptop Lifestyle Re-examined
5/20/2017
It used to be “escape the 9 to 5”. Now it seems like everyone is selling the “Laptop Lifestyle”, including the mainstream media. But are they selling you a real business model? In this episode, we examine the Laptop Lifestyle “fad”. And give you some warning signs to know if you’re being sold the blueprints to a true business model or just another way to be a wage slave.
Duration:00:22:46
How Many Goals Should You Pursue at the Same Time
5/13/2017
How many goals should you pursue at the same time? And how long should it take you to finish each goal? Well, it depends... In this episode we talk about brain latency when switching between tasks (it's a thing!), scheduling your time, and how to determine how many goals you should pursue. The answer lies with you, but Tracy and Pamela show you how to get there!
Duration:00:12:24
How to Keep Focus When You Want Everything to Happen Now!
5/5/2017
Today we answer a simple but vexing question: "One day I am focused and the next I see a great course or something and get totally sidetracked. How do you keep focus when you want everything to happen now?" Check out this episode for Tracy and Pamela's answers: The number one reason you can’t stay focused and what steps you can take to stay on track, ignore the noise and bypass the shiny courses and offerings that are getting you sidetracked. Learn more and get the workbook at...
Duration:00:27:25
Mentor, Mastermind, Coach, Accountability, Oh My!
4/28/2017
Do you need a mentor? An accountability partner? How about a business coach? And should you belong to a mastermind group? Tracy and Pamela give an emphatic YES to this question, but with some caveats! There are things you need to know going into the relationships to help maximize their value to you and your business. There is also a matter of when you engage these different people in helping your business. Listen to our latest episode to find out our full answer, and also learn about our...
Duration:00:33:22
What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?
3/14/2017
We hear all these buzzwords about entrepreneurship such as solopreneur, mompreneur or serialpreneur. Even worse, what about all those personality or skill set labels like doer, diplomat, strategist, creator, advisor or leader. If someone walked up to you and said, "I'm a strategic serialpreneur."; would you have any idea what their business is or what their role in the business is? How do these labels help anyone? Well, that's what we discuss in this episode along with the levels of...
Duration:00:32:42
Predictors of Business Owner Success Part 3: Leadership
3/1/2017
Are you an effective leader? Many people think that you are born with a natural ability to lead but that just isn't the case. Leadership is a skill and can be acquired by anyone willing to put in the effort. Today we discuss some of the top traits of an great leader and how to gain those skills yourself. https://howbusinessreallyworks.com/show/leadership
Duration:00:15:25
Predictors of Business Owner Success Part 2: VISION
2/21/2017
Today we continue our three-part miniseries on the top predictors of success! Today's topic: Vision. How do you create a vision, what is a visionary, and why is this important? To get the links mentioned in the show and to participate in the discussion visit: https://howbusinessreallyworks.com/show/vision/
Duration:00:09:07
Predictors of Business Owner Success Pt. 1: BELIEF
2/14/2017
Hey everyone, Pamela here. I recently asked Tracy a question that I've been pondering for months: What are the top predictors of success? We all know, or are told, the things we need to do in order to be successful, such as not quitting, having a solid plan and long term goals, etc. But are there character traits or behaviors that predict success more than others? That's what I wanted to find out, and that's what Tracy and I discuss today. This is the first in a three-part mini series on the...
Duration:00:21:45