Best ActionCOACH Wi Podcasts (2024)

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The Formula For Success 8:30

42m ago8:30

8:30

Today’s episode discusses the formula for success and the ripple effect of Be x Do = Have. We explore the idea of “Who do we have to be in order to get what we want to have?” Want to learn more about how to apply the formula for success? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! http…

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Expand Your Mindset to Get to Your Goals 10:27

6d ago10:27

10:27

Is your mindset allowing bigger things? You have to expand your mindset to get where you want to go. Listen as we learn how to expand our mindset to get to our goals. Do you want to expand your mindset to get to your goals? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoac…

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Boredom as business owners 11:46

3d ago11:46

11:46

When we’re bored as business owners we make bad decisions. The truth is that business can be boring because we do the same things day in and day out. What if that is a good thing? Listen as we explore boredom as business owners. Are you bored in your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities…

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Busyness vs Business 13:28

15d ago13:28

13:28

For lots of people busyness is like a comfortable blanket. We feel productive and useful. As a business owner if you are busy it is a choice. How do you evaluate if you are busy doing the most effective things or just things. Are you busy and want to be more effective? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the oppo…

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Entropy In Business 10:51

11d ago10:51

10:51

Entropy is the natural law that everything is moving toward disorder all the time. Any business process you have there is always the temptation to take short cuts. Once that starts entropy kicks in quickly. Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss how entropy creeps into business. Is your business experiencing entropy? Take advantage of a complimentary bu…

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Referral Require Consistent Experience 12:59

16d ago12:59

12:59

In order to get referrals you must have a consistent customer experience. When people refer they expect that the person they refer has the same wonderful experience they had. Listen as Jackie and Mike discuss referrals and the customer experience. Do you need someone to help you evaluate your customer experience? Take advantage of a complimentary b…

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Asking For The Sale 11:36

18d ago11:36

11:36

You may think you and your sales team are asking for the sale but are you really? Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss how to ask for the sale. Do you need help evaluating your sales process? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-comp…

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Scripting in your sales process 10:47

26d ago10:47

10:47

Why is scripting in the sales process so important. If the Shakespeare scripts still work after 500 years, then scripting in your sales process can work for you. Do you need scripting in your business’s sales process? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.co…

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Purpose Statement in Selling 12:40

25d ago12:40

12:40

Learn about what a purpose statement is, what does it sound like and why it is important. Do you have a purpose statement in your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-complimentary-session/…

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Skill of Selling Stuff 12:32

1M ago12:32

12:32

Selling skills are easily perishable. If you don’t do it everyday you’re going to suck at it if you don’t practice. Are the selling skills in your business keeping pace with your sales goals ? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-…

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Natural Law of Entropy 14:21

1M ago14:21

14:21

Entropy is all systems and processes moving toward disorder. If you find yourself saying to your team “We need to get back to basics”, entropy is creeping in. Want to know more about navigating entropy in your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.…

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Mindset 14:20

1M ago14:20

14:20

Mindset is important whether you are running a business or an executive. How your mindset goes your team goes and your results go. Want to focus more on mindset for you and your business? If yes, take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-questi…

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Perturbation 16:27

1M ago16:27

16:27

Perturbation is what happens to people as they reach the edge of their comfort zone. Are you or your organization experiencing perturbation and want help navigating? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-complimentary-session/…

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How to introduce change to your employees– 15:35

1M ago15:35

15:35

Change has happened. Listen as we discuss how to navigate change with your employees. Want to know more about navigating change? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-complimentary-session/…

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How to navigate change in your business 14:06

2M ago14:06

14:06

Experience is the best teacher and it is no exception for us. We, as a business, are experiencing changes and we thought it would be a great idea to share how we have navigated those changes. Going through changes and want help navigating? If yes, take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your busi…

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How to influence the customer buying journey 20:16

2M ago20:16

20:16

The first step in the buying journey is the customer identifies a problem and what do they want. Listen as we discuss the customer buying journey and how you can help to influence it. Want to learn more about how to influence the customer buying journey in your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the op…

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There's Got to Be Something More For My Business 21:54

2M ago21:54

21:54

The way to have your business treat you better is to be a better business owner. There is no way to outwork a problem. Working harder is not the answer. Listen as we discuss how to outsmart your work with better, smarter, easier shortcuts. Want to discover how to be a better business owner? If yes, take advantage of a complimentary business strateg…

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Do you want a championship team? 14:43

3M ago14:43

14:43

What are the steps to getting and retaining a championship team? Step one is to stop making excuses (topic from Episode 240). Step two is to start setting clear expectations (Episode 242). Listen as we discuss what other things go into creating a championship team! Do you want a championship team but don’t know how to get it? Take advantage of a co…

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Setting Clear Expectations 16:38

3M ago16:38

16:38

Listen as we discuss how setting clear expectations will give you a better chance at getting the result you want. As soon as you allow excuses, you take away your ability to set expectations. Your employees want to be successful and want to know what success looks like at your company. So, it’s your job to set those clear expectations. Are you gett…

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Tale from the Front: Erin Ogden Managing Partner Ogden Glazer + Schaefer 23:21

3M ago23:21

23:21

Listen as we interview Erin Ogden the managing partner at Ogden, Glazer + Shaefer. a powerhouse team, specializing in representing businesses with a sharp focus on startups, intellectual property, and food and beverage regulation Learn how Erin got started, challenges she faced and how coaching has helped her take her business to the next level. Wa…

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Where Are You Making Excuses in Your Business? 25:00

3M ago25:00

25:00

Are you noticing your team and your customers making a lot of excuses or giving you reasons why something can’t be done? As we know, life is a mirror. The real question is, “Where are you using excuses in your business?" On today’s episode we discuss excuses and how they limit growth in your business. Want to grow your business faster? If yes, take…

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The Peak-End Effect 13:06

3M ago13:06

13:06

Peak End Effect is all about the end of a transaction, meeting or phone call. How are you leaving them feeling when they leave your orbit? The period you’re interacting with them are the peaks and valleys. The most important parts of a transaction are the peaks and the ending. Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss more in depth about the Peak End Effec…

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Who's Coaching You? 10:02

4M ago10:02

10:02

Coaching is a competitive advantage to the growth of you as a leader, owner and having a better business. About 15% of your competitors are coming for YOU! Are you being lazy and going with the flow? Are you intentionally growing your business and looking for a competitive edge? Want a competitive advantage and want a coach? Take advantage of a com…

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Don't Do Stupid Stuff 13:24

4M ago13:24

13:24

Stupid things in business are things like, keeping someone in a role too long, “I know what to do but I didn’t do it”, bright shiny pennies, not spending enough time testing and measuring and giving up too soon. Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss how to navigate through these decisions. Do you want to stop doing stupid stuff and want help? Take adva…

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Ask Your People How They'd Like to be Managed 14:47

4M ago14:47

14:47

We expect our team to think like we do, but the reality is that they don’t. How do you get your team to do the things you want them to do? First step, is to understand how people want to be led by asking things like “How can I help you be successful at xxx?” Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss how to lead people the way they want to be led. Are you a…

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Leading Through Crisis 11:13

4M ago11:13

11:13

When we are leading through crisis, the first step is to check yourself. Are you panicking? Are you looking at a solution? If you take your blinders off and focus on truly what is in front of you, you will find opportunity. How prepared are you to take advantage of opportunities? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discov…

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Paying Taxes 12:15

4M ago12:15

12:15

Do you say “I don't want to pay taxes” to yourself? Did you know that this philosophy also stunts your business’s growth? Listen as we discuss business taxes and the things to think about when you have those thoughts. Is your growth stuck because you’re afraid to pay taxes? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the…

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Good Vs Bad Debt 10:42

4M ago10:42

10:42

Bad debt is meant for short term use such as operating expenses, etc. If you’re going to use bad debt, the first objective is to have a plan to get out of it. Good debt is based on growth, like investing in a new marketing program or hiring a new marketing person or real estate. Listen as Mike and Jackie talk about how to navigate these different k…

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Fast Growth Requires Cash 11:00

4M ago11:00

11:00

Tons of business owners have this abject fear of owing money to others. If you want your business to be able to grow, you need access to money. There’s a saying...”money attracts money.” Are you willing to borrow money, take investors, etc. if that money is meant to grow your business? The ActionCOACH 5-Ways tools help lay out what must happen to p…

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Commercial Profitable Enterprise That Works Without You 12:46

5M ago12:46

12:46

Our definition of a business is “A Commercial Profitable Enterprise that Works Without You.” The point of being out of the business is to make it as valuable as you can make it. Turning it into an asset maximizes the work you put into your business. The steps that allow you to own a business versus having a job that benefits your personal life. Des…

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Mind Or Brain 13:44

5M ago13:44

13:44

The brain is the big meatball in your skull, mostly on a subconscious level, whereas our mind is a set of beliefs. It has control over what you will or won’t do, in essence, your mind determines your success. Your brain is the car, your mind is the driver. Would you like to change your beliefs about you and your business so you can unleash the grow…

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Failing Fast 10:46

5M ago10:46

10:46

FAIL in the ActionCOACH world stands for “First Attempt In Learning”. The reason to fail fast is to learn fast. If something goes exactly as you expected, you have learned nothing. The more cycles of learning, the more distinctions you get. This also requires getting out of your comfort zone. Speed is life! Want to learn faster so you can grow your…

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Responding to Surprises 12:17

5M ago12:17

12:17

Lots of things happen that are interesting, surprising or unexpected. Sometimes there are good surprises and sometimes there are bad surprises. You have a choice in how you respond. Learn how to take control over your thoughts and create a response that will help move yourself forward. Do you have lots of surprises in your business and struggle to …

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Where Do You Want to Go and Where are the Gaps? 10:00

5M ago10:00

10:00

What are the gaps? Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss The Gaps Worksheet and how it helps map out your goals. Ask yourself “where do I want to be in the next 5 years? What do I want revenue and profit to be? What kind of a leader do I want to be? What kind of team do I want?” These are essential to understanding where you want to be and how to get t…

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The Five Deadly Words in Business 9:53

5M ago9:53

9:53

The 5 Deadly Words are “I’m happy where we’re at”. If you find yourself just getting through the day or growing is too much work, this is the podcast for you. Grow or die, it is a natural law; if you’re not growing, you’re dying. If you decide everything is ok, you cannot have more than you have today. Mike and Jackie explore the differences and sh…

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Management Systems 17:35

5M ago17:35

17:35

People are your biggest asset, so what do you have in place to help them grow or become leaders? Do you have a system for your managers to follow that allows you to train your upcoming managers? It is all about managing consistently. Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss the management system they use and teach. Need better management and a better mana…

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We’re All Playing a Bigger Game 11:33

5M ago11:33

11:33

When you’re playing a bigger game, you’re also moving out of the day to day. You’re growing managers and leaders instead of doing all the work yourself. Are you evolving the size of your customer base or keeping everything as it is? How do you and your business need to change as you play a bigger game? Want to play a bigger game but still neck deep…

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What Do You Want Your Business to Do for You? 12:12

5M ago12:12

12:12

In the case of your business, what do you want the asset to do for you? Have you ever given it some thought? Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss, taking some time to consider why you’re building your business and what you want it to do for you. Know what you want your business to do for you but need some help getting there? Take advantage of a compli…

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Year End Planning 9:18

6M ago9:18

9:18

There is no literature in the world that says that you should run your business or your life without a plan. The majority of businesses and lives, for that matter, don’t have a plan. The biggest reason is that people don’t really know how to create a plan or how to set goals. However, it’s easy if you have an expert show you how to do it. Ready to …

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The Long Arc of Time 11:43

6M ago11:43

11:43

The long arc of time is the concept that it feels like time goes slowly even though time is happening at the same pace it always has been. The arc of time can be bent in your favor by doing things consistently and looking at the data. Data has no emotion or feeling, which can make things seem very slow even if there is constant improvement. If this…

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One Person Can Sink the Whole Ship 9:33

6M ago9:33

9:33

Would you allow an employee to choose not to get better? If you have one person who doesn’t want to grow through training/learning/coaching and you let them stay, there is a clear message to your team that you don’t believe in growth. Do you have people on your team who are choosing to resist where the company is going? Take advantage of a complime…

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When Employees Feel Like You Don't Care 13:53

6M ago13:53

13:53

Do your employees feel like you care about them as people? What difference would it make to your company if your company really felt like you cared about your individual employees? Listen as Mike and Jackie explore this very important aspect of your business. Want to know if your employees feel valued? If yes, take advantage of a complimentary busi…

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Surprise! 10:03

6M ago10:03

10:03

Something comes up that you weren’t expecting, which comes as a total surprise. Surprise... there’s a pandemic. Surprise... interest rates are up to 8%. Surprise... your employees are all quitting. When you experience something that you weren’t expecting, you have choices about how to react and how it affects you. The idea is not to allow but to mo…

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Setting Goals Even If Your Busy 12:52

6M ago12:52

12:52

Do you want your business to do more for you but find yourself saying “I’m so busy and don’t want to be,” yet struggle to change? Listen as Mike and Jackie dispense a little tough love so that you hear how it is. If this is an “aha” moment for you, take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your bus…

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Resilience 10:58

6M ago10:58

10:58

Resilience: it is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. For your business, it is a critical survival factor. Your business wants to grow because it is a thing. Resilience gives your business the ability to do its work. We are just caretakers. Are you getting in the way of your business growth and wanting help? Take advantage of a compl…

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Marketing - Back to Basics 10:33

6M ago10:33

10:33

Marketing takes relentless execution, tweaking, the right niche and consistency. What is the strongest marketing program in your business that worked? Why did you stop using it? Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss getting back to the basics! Need help getting back to basics? If yes, take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to disco…

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Why Choose Happy? 13:58

6M ago13:58

13:58

Based on a Daily Dose written by Mike in 2015, why is it important to choose to be happy? Taking the high road vs. the low road. The low road is easier in the short term, but there is no upside. How would you feel if you approached each task, each relationship, each action, happily? How much less stressful would it be? What if the things that make …

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Are You Better Today Than You Were Last Month, Last Year? 11:56

7M ago11:56

11:56

As you reflect on yourself and your company, are you better today than you were yesterday, a week ago, a year ago or 5 years ago? If you are, take some time to reflect on those changes and how they have helped your business grow and change. What are you going to work on next year? If you aren’t growing as a leader, how is that hurting your business…

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Where Are You Going? What is Your Plan? 14:17

7M ago14:17

14:17

What are we doing and where do we expect to end up? Goals are something you have to grow into. To create an executable plan, you have to take it one step at a time. Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss pointing your compass in the right direction and how to create a plan. Need some help figuring out where you’re going or creating a plan? Take advantag…

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Chaos in the Streets 12:13

7M ago12:13

12:13

Do you feel like everyone in the US hates each other? Do you feel, based on what the media is projecting, that there are gunfights in all the streets? The media needs eyeballs to thrive and the chaos keeps people tuned in. It’s really about what you, your employees and your customers are experiencing. Does your reality match what the media says is …

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