Best Devon Dickinson Podcasts (2024)

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#133 What to Do When Your Plans as an Entrepreneur Fall Apart 11:19

17h ago11:19

11:19

In this episode, we’re talking about how your attitude and perspective on challenges can determine how you recover from failure. I’ll tell you the story of one of my most discouraging moments as an entrepreneur, how to accept the fact that what you’re counting on might not happen, and what to do when you’ve been (figuratively) punched right in the …

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#132 The Life of Entrepreneurship: What You Need to Know Before Diving In 15:10

8d ago15:10

15:10

In this episode, we’re talking about what you should consider before taking that leap of faith and becoming an entrepreneur. We’ll discuss why your family needs to be a major part of your decision, how you aren’t actually going to have more free time just because you’ll be your own boss, and what you need to know about cash flow upfront. Join me as…

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#131 Who to Go To For Advice | Business & Entrepreneurship Tips 16:22

15d ago16:22

16:22

In this episode, we’re talking about why it‘s important to listen to advice with a discerning filter. I’ll tell you a story about a former employee who was never willing to receive feedback, we’ll discuss how you never really know the back stories of people giving advice on the internet, and how the best people to listen to are those who have been …

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#130 Serial Entrepreneur’s Advice on the Best Time to Chase Your Next Big Idea 9:27

22d ago9:27

9:27

In this episode, we’re talking about how easy it is to get stalled out in our lives because we’re waiting for the perfect time to take the next step. We’ll discuss my early days delivering pizzas and thinking about marriage, the myth of the stars aligning in life, and how taking a leap of faith can open up even more opportunities along the way. Joi…

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#129 Working Hard While Still Enjoying the Journey | Pressure vs. Perspective 10:35

29d ago10:35

10:35

In this episode, we’re talking about how to balance the appropriate amount of pressure in your life with necessary perspective. We’ll talk about how understanding other people’s pressure can help provide perspective, how to avoid the temptation to “just keep up with Joneses,” and why you should appreciate the gift of being able to compete in the fi…

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#128 The Truth About How to Get Rich (The Exact Formula I’ve Followed) 11:35

1M ago11:35

11:35

In this episode, we’re talking about why it’s important to have the right expectations as an entrepreneur. We’ll discuss how the Grand Canyon is a great example of how great things are created by consistency over time, why you should keep doing the right thing regardless of short term results, and the fact that your dreams aren’t going to come true…

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#127 Taking Your Career to the Next Level | Tips to Land a Promotion at Work 13:11

2M ago13:11

13:11

In this episode, we’re talking about the importance of growth and promotion within an organization. We’ll discuss how a company is a lot like a sports team, ways to show that you have the ambition and willingness to grow, and how to develop junior leaders within your business. Join me as we talk about all of that and more in this episode of the Whi…

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#126 How to Analyze Your Business Numbers Like a Pro 6:39

2M ago6:39

6:39

In this episode, we’re talking about how to make your numbers work for you. I’ll share a story about how numbers led to some positive changes in one of my companies, why you should have a regular reporting process, and how important it is to go beyond just reporting the numbers accurately. Join me as we talk about all of that and more in this episo…

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#125 Why 'No' Doesn't Mean Never: Finding Success After Rejection 6:21

2M ago6:21

6:21

In this episode, I’m talking about why being told “no” now doesn’t mean “no” forever. I’ll share about why getting a “no” doesn’t mean you should stop pursuing your dreams, how to leverage “nos” into opportunities for growth, and why being told “no” is never a reflection on your abilities or future potential. Join me as we talk about all of that an…

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#124 The #1 Reason Why Entrepreneurs’ Dreams Die 8:45

2M ago8:45

8:45

In this episode, I’m talking about failure — specifically how discouragement is ultimately what leads to failure. We’ll look at how people always assume that success comes from making one good decision after another, why failure is (and always will be) a part of business, how your attitude and reaction determines 90% of your success, and why discou…

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#123 Imposter Syndrome and Using Inexperience to Your Benefit 13:35

3M ago13:35

13:35

In this episode, we’re talking about how to deal with the dreaded “imposter syndrome”. I’ll share a recent story about a leader I recently met who is struggling with imposter syndrome, the pros and cons of having a humble spirit, how to handle the weight of new responsibilities, and why having the emotional intelligence to recognize your strengths …

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#122 Winning the Hearts & Minds of People Throughout Your Career 10:56

3M ago10:56

10:56

In this episode, we’re talking about the value of having an attitude of serving everyone around you in the workplace. I’ll share a story about one of my favorite people I’ve ever had the chance to work with, why serving others will always win the hearts and minds of the people around you, and how you can be a blessing to the company you’re at by lo…

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#121 Healthy Ways to Handle Stress Between Work & Personal Life 13:44

3M ago13:44

13:44

In this episode, we’ll talk about how as entrepreneurs we often think we can keep our personal and professional lives separate. We’ll discuss how to know when you’re carrying stress back and forth between your work and personal life, why being honest with yourself and others is ALWAYS the right thing to do, and why being transparent about what’s go…

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#120 Let’s Talk About The Biggest Threat To Your Business 10:39

3M ago10:39

10:39

In this episode of the Whiteboard Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re talking about how you need to understand your business well enough to understand it’s weaknesses. We’ll discuss how to understand the biggest threats to your business, then how to analyze those threats, and, finally, strategies you can use to adapt, evolve and grow despite the threats. J…

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#119 The Pros and Cons of Owning a Franchise 6:39

3M ago6:39

6:39

In this episode of the Whiteboard Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re talking about the pros and cons of owning a franchise. Franchises tend to catch a bad reputation in the entrepreneurial world, but I’m a huge fan of owning franchises. In this video we’re going to discuss why franchises are such a low-risk investment, why having rules and boundaries as a…

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#118 The Value of Embracing Whatever Season You’re In 10:37

4M ago10:37

10:37

In this episode of the Whiteboard Entrepreneur Podcast, I’m talking about the importance of embracing the season you’re in now. We’ll discuss why you’re not competing against anyone but yourself, why it’s “evil” to compare yourself to other people, and how skipping seasons means you’re skipping valuable lessons in life and business. Join me as we t…

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#117 How to Use Small Victories to Your Advantage 8:49

4M ago8:49

8:49

In this episode of the Whiteboard Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re giving you the entrepreneurial fuel to keep going! I’ll talk about the importance of celebrating even the smallest steps forward in your business, the history-changing power of having a “vision of what’s possible”, and why I’m challenging you to shift your perspective if you’re still not…

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#116 Building the Life You Want as an Entrepreneur 9:07

4M ago9:07

9:07

In this episode, we’re giving you full permission to create the kind of life that makes you happy. I’ll talk about why it doesn’t take any courage to stay right where you’re at, why having the ability to do something well doesn’t mean you should pursue it, and how growth requires you to push yourself outside of what makes you comfortable. Building …

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#115 The Chick-fil-A Model to Growing Your Business 6:18

4M ago6:18

6:18

In this episode, I’m taking you inside of one of Chick-fil-A’s pivotal moments in their long and successful history. We’ll be talking about why your customers will demand you get bigger when you get better, what kind of an approach Chick-fil-A took to rapid growth, and why always improving your products or services needs to be a priority if you wan…

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#114 Offense or Defense as an Entrepreneur (Which One are You Playing?) 5:17

5M ago5:17

5:17

In this episode, I’ll discuss the topic of playing too much defense as an entrepreneur. We’re covering why always approaching decisions with a hoarding mentality (or “playing defense”) will lead to fewer opportunities, what kind of mentality you need to have in your business when times are tough, and what it looks like to have a healthy balance of …

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#113 Is Hard Work Overrated? Here’s the Truth About “Grit”… 7:16

5M ago7:16

7:16

In this episode, I’m talking about why you need grit as an entrepreneur, but it won’t be enough on its own. We’ll dive into why there are cerebral things that go beyond hard work, like strategy and operations, the long-term value of getting out of the operations of your business, and why until you implement good strategies, you can work as hard as …

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#112: Eye of the Tiger 6:16

5M ago6:16

6:16

In this episode, I’m sharing some very honest advice when it comes to pursuing your dreams as an entrepreneur. We’ll talk about the things that most people won’t see along the way: the blood, sweat, and tears that are inevitable parts of the journey to success. I’m sharing why cinematic scenes (like the “Eye of the Tiger” scene in Rocky) never pain…

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#111: The Worst Employee I've Ever Hired 6:16

5M ago6:16

6:16

In this episode, I’m sharing the details of one of the worst CEO hires I’ve ever made (and it’s a true story!). We’ll talk about some red flags I should have seen up front and why this particular hire was a nightmare of a leader — someone who lasted far longer than he should have and almost brought one of my companies to the ground. We’ll also talk…

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#110 The ONE Monthly Meeting EVERY Leader Should be Having 11:13

6M ago11:13

11:13

In this video, I’m sharing about the one monthly meeting that leaders of any organization should be implementing. I’ll give you the same 3-step agenda we use every single month, why these monthly meetings help skyrocket productivity by holding people accountable, and why you’ll see a constant stream of improvement month-after-month once you start i…

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#109 Avoiding Money Pits When Launching a New Business 8:55

6M ago8:55

8:55

In this episode, I’m diving deep on how to avoid money pits in business. I’ll share about one of my biggest losses in business that cost our company $500,000, the 3-word acronym that could save you a lot of money when launching new products, and why focusing on a minimum viable product prevents you from running towards a moving finish line. Catch i…

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#108 Professionally Impatient 7:14

6M ago7:14

7:14

In this episode, I’m talking about 3 different situations where it’s appropriate to be professionally impatient. Is there a sense of urgency that can be a healthy motivator in your organization? How do you create urgency without creating chaos? What should you do when you have to tell a professional in your organization something more than once? An…

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#107 Making Changes in Your Business for Steady, Healthy Growth 9:27

6M ago9:27

9:27

In this video, we’ll talk about the importance of making changes in your business at a healthy pace. I’ll share about my biggest mistakes when trying to implement changes in my businesses, the hospital analogy I like to use that could help you avoid entrepreneurial failure, and why the best plan will always need to be paired with the proper pace. L…

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#106 How to Be Able to Say No 12:36

7M ago12:36

12:36

In this video, we’ll talk about how leaders — entrepreneurs, especially — need to be more comfortable with telling people “no.”. What are the consequences of always telling your employees, clients, and even partners no? How can you tell people “no” while still building or preserving the relationship? And what are the best ways to deliver a “no” wit…

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#105 Deciding Where and How to Spend Your Time as an Entrepreneur 9:13

7M ago9:13

9:13

In this episode, I discuss how important it is to learn how to make decisions based on how much your time is worth. How do you handle growth and new opportunities when more start coming your way? Is a business or project that’s profitable always worth your time? And what is your time really worth when you’re first starting out? I’ll cover all of th…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: How Smart Entrepreneurs Use Questions to Navigate Challenges 9:23

7M ago9:23

9:23

In this episode of The Whiteboard Entrepreneur Podcast, we’ll talk about one of the greatest business lessons my 4th grade teacher passed on to me years ago that forever changed the ways my teams solve problems. If you’re an entrepreneur or business leader, you know that the ability to solve problems and overcome challenges can turn a good business…

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#104 Meeting Mastery: The Art of Crafting Laser-Focused Agendas 4:53

7M ago4:53

4:53

In this episode, we’re discussing the power of creating a clear agenda before your business meetings. What makes a good meeting agenda? How can you create an agenda that motivates everyone to come to the meeting prepared? And how can you facilitate more productive meetings that save the company time, money, and lead to clear action plans moving for…

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#103 Leaving Your Current Job to Become an Entrepreneur 6:39

7M ago6:39

6:39

How you exit one professional situation is how you enter the next. Too many employees get this “Senioritis” mindset before they start something new — they take their foot off the gas and go into autopilot mode in the last days or weeks of their position. As professionals and entrepreneurs, we need to set the bar higher. In this episode, I’m sharing…

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#102 Setting Goals vs. Defining Success for Entrepreneurs 7:39

7M ago7:39

7:39

Success and goals are not synonymous. It might sound odd, but achieving your goal cannot become your definition of success. Unless you separate the two as an entrepreneur, you run the risk of failing or, even worse, feeling empty inside. In this episode, we cut through all the noise and tackle the stark differences between setting goals and definin…

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#101 Leading as an Entrepreneur: Mastering the Basics in Business 9:39

8M ago9:39

9:39

Success as an entrepreneur is always built on a rock-solid foundation of basic fundamentals. Join me in this episode as we discuss the importance of mastering the basic principles that form the foundation of every successful business. You see it in everything from sports to entrepreneurship — the importance of mastering the basics remains constant.…

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#100 Why So Many Successful Entrepreneurs End Up Unhappy 6:21

8M ago6:21

6:21

Are you a happy entrepreneur? Do you feel like something is missing in life despite all of your success? It’s no secret that the most successful entrepreneurs tend to work hard and prioritize their business over other things (relaxation, family, health, etc.). But what do they sacrifice in the long run? And is it really worth the grind? In this epi…

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#99 Leading Through Email: Best Practices for Clarity and Efficiency 9:29

8M ago9:29

9:29

Whether you love it or hate it, email is one of the primary ways we communicate with our teams, our clients, and our partners. But it can also be one of the more ineffective ways to communicate, too. Great leaders are great communicators — they’re efficient and effective in their words, and provide clear expectations. In this episode, I talk about …

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#98 Why Every Entrepreneur Should Do THIS Between Jobs or Careers 6:13

8M ago6:13

6:13

Generally speaking, entrepreneurs aren’t the best at taking time off. Instead of vacation, they’re busy building their businesses or working on launching their next big idea. But when the opportunity presents itself, time away from the grind is a gift leaders should take full advantage of. In this video, I talk about why taking a “gap year” between…

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#97 The Simple Mindset Shift to Eliminate Stress & Anxiety 10:55

9M ago10:55

10:55

If you’re not careful, stress and anxiety can begin to control you as an entrepreneur. Challenges will always be there. But how we perceive the pressures or challenges in our business is the true key to In this episode, I dive deep into the “myth” of pressure, why anxiety cripples your potential, and how a simple mindset shift can help us begin to …

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#96 Unite Your Team with These TWO Key Leadership Traits 8:27

9M ago8:27

8:27

Show me a leader that leads with humility and vulnerability and I’ll show you a team or organization that’s united. When leaders go first and open up about their own faults or shortcomings, barriers are broken down. It creates a safe place for your team to be open and honest while still feeling like they can trust one another. In this episode, I sh…

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#95 Daily Disciplines: How High Achievers Tackle Scary Tasks 2:46

9M ago2:46

2:46

Do you ever find the hard stuff on your to-do list is always getting pushed to the bottom? You know, those tasks that make your stomach turn? Here’s the not-so-secret strategy that successful entrepreneurs use to conquer those tasks: they do the hard things first. In this episode, I’m encouraging leaders and entrepreneurs to “eat the frog” and cros…

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#94 The #1 Reason You Might Not Have a Winning Team 6:20

9M ago6:20

6:20

Building a winning team requires employees who actually want to win. Simple, right? So why do so many leaders feel frustrated with a lack of motivation or drive within their teams? After more than 20 years of interviewing, hiring, and even firing employees, I’ve found that there are two types of employees in every organization. In this episode, I’l…

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#93 Dealing With Toxic Employees in Your Company 8:48

10M ago8:48

8:48

Toxic employees eventually become enemies within your organization. They’ll sabotage your team, rebel against leadership, and eventually cause you and your company irreversible harm. In this episode, I walk you through a real-life situation where one of my employees became an enemy inside our “camp”. Listen in to learn about how these enemies work …

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#92 Entrepreneur Mindset: When Your Purpose is Greater Than Your Excuses 7:12

10M ago7:12

7:12

All entrepreneurs have excuses. But not all of their excuses prevent them from growing their business or achieving their goals. Because when your dream or destiny is bigger than your excuses, nothing can prevent you from taking your business to the level you want. In this episode, I’m talking about the reality of excuses — ones that are real, ones …

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#91 The Daily Habit of Highly Successful Companies and Leaders 5:58

10M ago5:58

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Whether you’re leading a team, leading a company, or leading a family, there’s a simple formula to steady and consistent growth. Highly successful companies and entrepreneurs don’t hit their peak overnight — they focus on how they can get a little bit better that day. Sustainable improvement and growth happens slowly and over time, and in this epis…

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#90 LEADERS: Stop Procrastinating and Make the Change NOW! 7:54

10M ago7:54

7:54

Making change as a leader or entrepreneur can be painful. But hiding from the hard but necessary decisions you need to make in your business, your relationships, or your personal life will only prohibit your growth. As leaders, we need to be willing to embrace change and get outside of what makes us comfortable. In this episode, I talk about how im…

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#89 The Pros and Cons of Business Partnerships 10:59

10M ago10:59

10:59

In entrepreneurship, sometimes the question of adding a partner may arise. There can be great benefits in adding a partner, but it can also be very tough. Once you have a company formed with a partner, it can be very difficult to try and split that company back up. In this episode, learn what things that you can do to make a partnership better and …

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#88: How to Determine if Remote Work is Right for Your Business 13:51

11M ago13:51

13:51

The question on going remote is one we’ve all wrestled with. You have to weigh out several different elements and ask some hard questions to determine what will work best for your organization. In this episode, learn ways to weigh out if this is the right decision for your company as I discuss facets like measuring your metrics, knowing what good l…

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#87 When You Feel Like Giving Up on Your Dreams as an Entrepreneur 6:21

11M ago6:21

6:21

Sometimes, you’re simply not going to win. Sometimes, it’s simply a “no”. But, just because it’s “no” now doesn’t mean it’s “no” forever. Learn how to pivot inside of losses or closed doors and keep moving toward your dream. I’m Devon Dickinson. I've been married for 25 years and have a family of 6. I've founded, bought, sold, and sometimes failed …

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#86 Every Entrepreneur Needs to Hear This… 8:29

11M ago8:29

8:29

Sometimes — thanks to the flood of advice from online “experts” and “influencers” — entrepreneurs are given the wrong idea about what it really takes to succeed. Instead of working hard and finding success, they end up lost, frustrated, and eventually discouraged. Honestly? Starting and growing a business isn’t as easy as many make it out to be. Th…

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#85 How Confident Leaders Handle Advice and Feedback 8:30

11M ago8:30

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Leaders cannot seek people’s approval, however, a great leader will be open to advice, insight, and feedback. Arrogant leaders want to be the smartest people in the room whereas confident leaders surround themselves with smart people and learn from others. In this episode, learn how to have convictions and a plan while allowing others to speak into…

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