Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs presents a collection of practical and insightful resources on how to grow a profitable business while maintaining a healthy and fulfilling life. In each episode, host Alex Brueckmann pulls wisdom from thought leaders about specific topics, ranging from strategic pricing to leadership, sustainability and beyond. The podcast is a companion to Brueckmann's new book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs (available in your favorite book store). In the book, ind ...
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Self-Leadership and Leading in Challenging Times, with Tony Martignetti
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I stopped working as an employee from 9-5. Instead I became an entrepreneur. Now I can work 24/7. It's a joke I recently came across. Well, it is supposed to be a joke, but for many entrepreneurs it’s not. It’s their reality. How do you practice self-care, and self leadership? How do you lead your team through challenging times? That’s what today's…
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Making Conflict Resolution Easier and More Productive, with Jerry Fu
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We often hear that conflict is a good thing, as it helps us find the best way forward. Sure, if it’s positive conflict, consciously created and facilitated. But what do we do if we find ourselves in negative conflict, at work, or in our personal lives. In business, unresolved conflict has severe consequences, like losing clients, revenue, and emplo…
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Creating an Impact Culture, with Angela Howard
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The culture within a business, its company culture, is often said to be the secret sauce that cannot be copied by your competition. Culture as a competitive advantage. But what is culture exactly? And how can we create an impact culture that makes a difference? That’s what today's guest, Angela Howard, shares in my new book, Secrets of Next Level E…
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Whole Person Self-Awareness: The Key to Transformation, with Ken Keis
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Business owners and entrepreneurs love building businesses based on values, and a sense of purpose. But before acting with purpose and direction, we must understand who we are. It's nearly impossible to act intentionally when you are unaware of your preferences, gifts, talents, or beliefs. How can we discover what’s driving us? That’s what today's …
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Creating Value and Sustainable Impact For Your Business, with Sheetal Khullar
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More and more business owners are searching for a better way of doing business. They try to do the right thing while also making money. Doing well, while doing good. How can we bring these two together? How can we create value, for people, planet, and our pockets at the same time? That’s what today's guest, Sheetal Khullar, shares in my new book, S…
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Six Components To Build a High-Performance Culture, with Terry Jackson
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Building a high performance organisation - that’s the dream. A business where everyone is fully engaged, passionate, and driven by achieving success together. Entrepreneurs and business leaders can’t just lean back and watch this type of culture emerge. They must lead the way. What are the components to look out for, nurture, and shape? That’s what…
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Creating A Balanced Life That You Love, with Teresa Quinlan
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Every time someone says the phrase ‘work-life balance’ I cringe. As if two separate elements - work and life - needed to be balanced. As if work wasn’t part of life, but something else. There is just 'life balance' we can achieve. The question is what can we do to actively create this balance? That’s what today's guest, Teresa Quinlan, shares in my…
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The Smartest Way to Boost Profits Is Clever Pricing, with Hermann Simon
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Some of the most difficult questions for many businesses are: how should we price our products and services? What is the ideal price? How do we avoid leaving money on the table? There is often a large profit potential that businesses leave untouched because they don’t know enough about pricing. But where do you even begin and how can you determine …
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Mastering Disruption and the Future of Work, with Charlene Li
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Disruption causes different feelings, and is often seen as a bad thing, because we don’t like being disrupted. How can we help people embrace disruption, to find the positive in it? That’s what today's guest, Charlene Li, shares in my new book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs - 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced Life.…
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Welcome to Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs
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Welcome, my name is Alex Brueckmann. This is a companion podcast named after my new book, Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs. Listen to the originial voices of world-class experts who contributed their wisdom to the book. Whether you are a corporate leaders or a small business owner, each episode will hold specific insights on a particular topic, …
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