Best Chuck Blakeman Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #15: The Roller Coaster Treadmill of Business – What 30 Years of Business Usually Looks Like (And How to Get a Different Result) 17:10

3h ago17:10

17:10

It's easy to spend thirty years of ups and downs, peaks and valleys, scarcity and abundance, always reacting to the good or bad times that seem to be happening to us, not because of us. Because we feel dragged along by our business, we can't wait to sell it some fool who will do it all over again for another thirty years. Is it any wonder we're tir…

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Episode #13: A Mature Business Most People Only Dream of Owning. It Can (And Should) Be Yours 12:54

2h ago12:54

12:54

How did one business owner move from working 55 hours a week to working 16 hours a week and make exponentially more personal income? 95% of business owners find out at some point that they have built themselves a job and are hostages to their businesses. How do we build a Mature Business that regularly produced both money AND time for us, not just …

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Episode #11: The Only Reason Your Business Will Fail, and How to Avoid That Fate 17:04

2h ago17:04

17:04

The SBA tells us 50% of businesses fail in five years, but my experience is only about 1% (or less) actually fail due to outside circumstances. The other 49% experience something that was entirely avoidable. If you ask small business owners why they might go out of business, they will tell you they need a loan, or the market is just collapsing, the…

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Episode #9: Dual Tracking - How Every Business Grows Up - No Exceptions 12:35

9h ago12:35

12:35

Instead of separating the "strategic" and the "tactical", or the "long-term" vs. the "short-term", we need to see how to use every activity in our business to do both, and the better we get at this, the faster our business will grow up and make money when we're not there. This podcast gives multiple examples of business owners who weren't dual trac…

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Episode #7: Three Big Ideas For Small Business Owners 12:48

4h ago12:48

12:48

Do you want freedom IN your business, not from it? We can get there using three Big Ideas for small business owners: The Four Building Blocks – the four essentials for getting started, and keeping it all going. Small Business Marketing and Sales – the radical difference between what giant corporations and guru books tell us to do, and what actually…

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Episode #5: Forget Being Rich – Become Wealthy Instead, And In Months, Not Years 10:48

1h ago10:48

10:48

Being wealthy or rich are vastly different things. Many, if not most people who are rich live in unimaginable poverty when it comes to free time. We pursue money because we think it will give us freedom, but freedom in our business is not a function of how much money the business is making. In this podcast we will talk about the difference between …

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Episode #1: The Seven Stages of Business Ownership Part I: Why ‘The American Dream’ is a Nightmare 25:43

2h ago25:43

25:43

On average, business owners work 55 hours per week, take very few vacations and do business while there. Most of us are working relentlessly, always hoping that we'll some how get to a new level next year and begin to reap some personal rewards from our business. But we don't even know what "level" we're on, let alone what it would take to get to t…

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Episode #3: The Tyranny of the Urgent – Are You Experiencing Groundhog Year All Over Again? 10:19

4h ago10:19

10:19

There are Two Opposing Forces in Life and in Business we are faced with every morning before we even get out of bed; the Tyranny of the Urgent and the Priority of the Important. The Tryanny of the Urgent is like a three-year old, relentlessly pulling on us, demanding our attention, yelling at us to find clients, make the chairs, pay bills, hire peo…

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Episode #2: 7 Stages of Business Ownership with Clayton Achen 23:05

1h ago23:05

23:05

In the latest episode of the "Get Off The Treadmill" podcast, host Chuck Blakeman chats with Clayton Achen, founder of Achen Henderson, a cutting-edge virtual CPA firm. Clayton, a passionate advocate for small businesses, shares his unique journey from a sales career to becoming a significant force in accounting, focusing on tax, cloud accounting, …

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Episode #4: The Power of Intentions, Part 1 with Ben Kimball 19:02

4d ago19:02

19:02

In this episode of the “Get Off The Treadmill” podcast, Chuck Blakeman interviews Ben Kimball, co-owner of Kimball Productions, focusing on the shift from a "random hope" strategy to a deliberate, intention-driven approach in business. Key points discussed include: Initial Challenges: Kimball describes his early business strategy, which relied on h…

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Episode #4: The Power of Intentions, Part 1 with Ben Kimball 19:02

12d ago19:02

19:02

In this episode of the “Get Off The Treadmill” podcast, Chuck Blakeman interviews Ben Kimball, co-owner of Kimball Productions, focusing on the shift from a "random hope" strategy to a deliberate, intention-driven approach in business. Key points discussed include: Initial Challenges: Kimball describes his early business strategy, which relied on h…

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Episode #15: The Roller Coaster Treadmill of Business – What 30 Years of Business Usually Looks Like (And How to Get a Different Result) 17:10

14d ago17:10

17:10

It's easy to spend thirty years of ups and downs, peaks and valleys, scarcity and abundance, always reacting to the good or bad times that seem to be happening to us, not because of us. Because we feel dragged along by our business, we can't wait to sell it some fool who will do it all over again for another thirty years. Is it any wonder we're tir…

1
Episode #13: A Mature Business Most People Only Dream of Owning. It Can (And Should) Be Yours 12:54

14d ago12:54

12:54

How did one business owner move from working 55 hours a week to working 16 hours a week and make exponentially more personal income? 95% of business owners find out at some point that they have built themselves a job and are hostages to their businesses. How do we build a Mature Business that regularly produced both money AND time for us, not just …

1
Episode #11: The Only Reason Your Business Will Fail, and How to Avoid That Fate 17:04

14d ago17:04

17:04

The SBA tells us 50% of businesses fail in five years, but my experience is only about 1% (or less) actually fail due to outside circumstances. The other 49% experience something that was entirely avoidable. If you ask small business owners why they might go out of business, they will tell you they need a loan, or the market is just collapsing, the…

1
Episode #9: Dual Tracking - How Every Business Grows Up - No Exceptions 12:35

14d ago12:35

12:35

Instead of separating the "strategic" and the "tactical", or the "long-term" vs. the "short-term", we need to see how to use every activity in our business to do both, and the better we get at this, the faster our business will grow up and make money when we're not there. This podcast gives multiple examples of business owners who weren't dual trac…

1
Episode #7: Three Big Ideas For Small Business Owners 12:48

14d ago12:48

12:48

Do you want freedom IN your business, not from it? We can get there using three Big Ideas for small business owners: The Four Building Blocks – the four essentials for getting started, and keeping it all going. Small Business Marketing and Sales – the radical difference between what giant corporations and guru books tell us to do, and what actually…

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Episode #2: 7 Stages of Business Ownership with Clayton Achen 23:05

15d ago23:05

23:05

In the latest episode of the "Get Off The Treadmill" podcast, host Chuck Blakeman chats with Clayton Achen, founder of Achen Henderson, a cutting-edge virtual CPA firm. Clayton, a passionate advocate for small businesses, shares his unique journey from a sales career to becoming a significant force in accounting, focusing on tax, cloud accounting, …

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The Seven Stages of Business Ownership Part I: Why ‘The American Dream’ is a Nightmare 25:44

1d ago25:44

25:44

On average, business owners work 55 hours per week, take very few vacations and do business while there. Most of us are working relentleslly, always hoping that we'll some how get to a new level next year and begin to reap some personal rewards from our business. But we don't even know what "level" we're on, let alone what it would take to get to t…

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Episode #1: The Seven Stages of Business Ownership Part I- Why ‘The American Dream’ is a Nightmare 25:44

21d ago25:44

25:44

On average, business owners work 55 hours per week, take very few vacations and do business while there. Most of us are working relentlessly, always hoping that we'll some how get to a new level next year and begin to reap some personal rewards from our business. But we don't even know what "level" we're on, let alone what it would take to get to t…

1
Episode #5: Forget Being Rich – Become Wealthy Instead, And In Months, Not Years 10:49

22d ago10:49

10:49

Being wealthy or rich are vastly different things. Many, if not most people who are rich live in unimaginable poverty when it comes to free time. We pursue money because we think it will give us freedom, but freedom in our business is not a function of how much money the business is making. In this podcast we will talk about the difference between …

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Episode #3: The Tyranny of the Urgent – Are You Experiencing Groundhog Year All Over Again? 10:20

22d ago10:20

10:20

There are Two Opposing Forces in Life and in Business we are faced with every morning before we even get out of bed; the Tyranny of the Urgent and the Priority of the Important. The Tryanny of the Urgent is like a three-year old, relentlessly pulling on us, demanding our attention, yelling at us to find clients, make the chairs, pay bills, hire peo…

1
Forget Being Rich – Become Wealthy Instead, And In Months, Not Years 10:49

25d ago10:49

10:49

Being wealthy or rich are vastly different things. Many, if not most people who are rich live in unimaginable poverty when it comes to free time. We pursue money because we think it will give us freedom, but freedom in our business is not a function of how much money the business is making. In this podcast we will talk about the difference between …

1
The Tyranny of the Urgent – Are You Experiencing Groundhog Year All Over Again? 10:20

25d ago10:20

10:20

There are Two Opposing Forces in Life and in Business we are faced with every morning before we even get out of bed; the Tyranny of the Urgent and the Priority of the Important. The Tryanny of the Urgent is like a three-year old, relentlessly pulling on us, demanding our attention, yelling at us to find clients, make the chairs, pay bills, hirie pe…

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How Dentistry Is Evolving and What The Future Looks Like with Tiffany Wuebben 15:29

6M ago15:29

15:29

We are excited to have Tiffany Wuebben back with us today to talk about how dentistry is evolving and what the future looks like! We are seeing more doctors owning multiple practices, which means supporting patients and practices in a larger way. We need to support our teams with the language of leadership, empowerment and self ownership to be able…

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Processing Feelings Productively with Dr. Natanya Brown 28:28

6M ago28:28

28:28

We are excited to have Dr. Natanya Brown with us today to talk about processing our feelings productively. We have a tendency to distract ourselves from our own lives and from our feelings, which essentially makes it harder for us to show up in the ways that we really want to and in the most meaningful ways. This impacts how we show up for our pati…

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Improving Productivity and Your Bottom Line By Adding IV Moderate Sedation to Your Practice w/ Dr. William Moorehead 27:21

7M ago27:21

27:21

Dr. William Moorehead is with us today to talk about adding IV moderate sedation to your practice, and how it can improve your productivity and bottom line. IV moderate sedation is used in only a small percentages of dental practices, and Dr. Moorehead sees the success those practices are having because of it. Think about how many people avoid goin…

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Leading Your Team Towards Effectiveness and Success with Ella Mullokandova 18:07

8M ago18:07

18:07

Today we are talking with Ella Mullokandova about leading your team towards effectiveness and success. As practice owners, it's so important to create an environment and atmosphere for our team members to be able to come to work with passion and love for what they're doing; which ultimately helps you grow the business organically. Ella brings two d…

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Treatment Acceptance with Marla Merritt 26:25

9M ago26:25

26:25

Marla Merritt is with us today to speak on Treatment Acceptance among our patients. How do we maximize treatment acceptance to better our practice? Marla is the VP of Strategic Partnerships for OrthoFi where she coordinates a broad range of company growth initiatives through strategic affiliations. Marla is known for her passionate and high-energy …

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Building a Hygiene Practice, Within A Practice with Tiffany Wuebben 28:47

9M ago28:47

28:47

We are excited to have Tiffany Wuebben with us today to talk about building a hygiene practice, within a practice. We are diving into the importance of supporting and teaching the hygiene team and empoweing leadership tp be hygiene driven. As the Founder and CEO of The Hygienepreneur, Tiffany Wuebben, RDH is a published Author and speaker and is de…

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Childhood Development Related to Dentistry with Dr. Erica Zolnierczyk and Joy Lantz 44:58

10M ago44:58

44:58

We have two wonderful guests today, Dr. Erica Zolnierczyk and Joy Lantz with Mini Sproutz! Today we are talking about childhood development related to dentistry and this is such an important topic that we should all be well aware of in the dentistry field! Joy Lantz has over 25 years of experience in the dental field with a background in dental hyg…

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Documentology - Process and Systems Management with Glenda Acevedo 38:33

10M ago38:33

38:33

Unlock your business's full potential and achieve optimal performance with Glenda Acevedo, the renowned Documentologist. As a Certified Systems Management Consultant, Glenda empowers professionals to streamline their operations through efficient and well-documented business systems. Adopting a systems-driven approach can unlock many benefits, inclu…

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Traction vs. Distraction, Action is the Antidote with Samantha Jones 37:56

11M ago37:56

37:56

A lot of things distract us every single day. It's so important to be intentional to understand how distracted we really are. Are you taking any time during your day to just sit back and reset? Samantha Jones is with us today to talk about Traction vs. Distraction. Samantha Jones began her career in dentistry at the age of 16, cultivating her skill…

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What Is An Operating System and Why Do You Need One? With Josey Sewell 15:01

11M ago15:01

15:01

We are all familiar with the term "Operating System" as it relates to our phones and computers, the things that run in the background that makes everything run and act as a cohesive whole. But, what about the business operating system? It's what is running in the background to help create a really cohesive company. This operating system makes sure …

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The Financial Life Cycle of a Doctor with Dr. Chris Majors 25:09

12M ago25:09

25:09

Dr. Chris Majors is back with us today to talk about the financial life cycle of a doctor. Every dentist starts with their license and starts practicing, but not all have a vision on how to flourish and that includes how they handle money. Dr. Majors is sharing from his experience how to help you not feel hostage to your financial plan. Before Dr. …

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Finding, Onboarding, and Managing the Right Associate(s) for your Practice(s) with Dr. Eric Roman 31:22

1y ago31:22

31:22

Today we are talking to Dr. Eric Roman abour finding, onboarding and managing right associate(s) for your practice(s). By doing this, the doors open up for you and your practice to be more successful, make more money, and continue to grow your practice to its fullest! Dr. Eric J. Roman has lived the true Dentist Entrepreneur journey, fulfilling rol…

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Your Team's Growth - In, Up or Out with Josey Sewell 18:19

1y ago18:19

18:19

Josey Sewell is with us today to talk about your team's growth - in, up or out. Josey brings a lot of great information on growing your team and what you need to be doing. Connect, measure, coach - inspire your team! Josey is a DEO Partner and the Co-Founder of DEO MAP, the first business operating system built specifically for growing dental compa…

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A Thriving Doctor: Overloaded or Available? With Dr. Chris Majors 25:34

1y ago25:34

25:34

Dr. Chris Majors is with us today to discuss a thriving doctor. Are you overloaded or available? Dr. Majors states that when we can focus on who we're becoming, the patients, dentistry and the money will follow and you'll you'll begin to thrive. I couldn't agree more! Before Dr. Majors became a strategy advisor, he spent 23 years in full time clini…

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How to Determine Your "Break-Even" as a Dental Practice Owner with Wes Read 18:13

1y ago18:13

18:13

It's a pleasure to have Wes Read back with us today! Today Wes is sharing with us how to determine your "break-even" as a dental practice owner. Accounting topics are important for us all to cover and understand on a regular basis, so we appreciate you being with us, Wes! Wes Read is the founder of PracticeCFO, a financial planning and CPA firm spe…

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Working from Purpose with Shelley Renee 19:45

1+ y ago19:45

19:45

Shelley Renee is back with us today to talk about Working from Purpose. Your purpose already exists; your team is formed for the purpose. Your team has a reason for coming in, they want to make a difference and make meaning. They want to work for the purpose! Shelley is an old friend of mine, so you’re going to have a lot of fun learning from her a…

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Financial Advice Dentists Need in Today's Environment with Wes Read 22:39

1+ y ago22:39

22:39

Today we are talking with Wes Read on financial advice dentists need in today's environment. The business side of dentistry can be tricky, and isn't covered as much as it should be in dental schooling. Things are always changing and as dental professionals, it's important to stay in the know of new financial changes, requirements, etc. Wes provides…

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What 3 Things Should Every Dentist Do To Get More Patients To Say Yes? With Dr. Taylor Clark 26:20

1+ y ago26:20

26:20

Dr. Taylor Clark is back with us today to talk about 3 things that every dentist should do to get more patients to say yes. These 3 things are very easy to incorporate into your practice, and in return you will see more patients that are happy to come back. Dr. Taylor Clark is the best-selling author of the hit book Beating All Odds- Discover Exact…

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Investing In Your Team - Learning Their Love Language with Elijah Desmond 17:31

1+ y ago17:31

17:31

Elijah Desmond is back with us to talk about investing in your team, and learning their love language. Dental practices focus on investing in products and services, and often times the least invested in (which is more important in the entire practice) is in their people. People have different love languages and how they would like to be invested in…

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How Focusing on the Total Well-Being of Your Team Allows Dental Professionals to Thrive Professionally, Personally and Financially with Dr. Karen Tindall and Dr. Laura Schwindt 20:24

1+ y ago20:24

20:24

Dr. Karen and Dr. Laura are back with us today to talk about how focusing on the total well-being of a practice team allows each dental professional to thrive professionaly, personally and financially. We want to create the environment where everyone can succeed in all avenues of their lives and it's a pleasure to have Dr. Karen and Dr. Laura back …

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Getting Your Dental House in Order with Shelley Renee 27:17

1+ y ago27:17

27:17

It's 2023, is your dental house in order? Shelley Renee is with us today to talk about getting your dental house in order! Shelley Renee is an old friend of mine, she you're going to have a lot of fun learning from her about how she helps dental practices. She's the oldest of seven kids and has over 30+ years in dentistry; from employee to dental c…

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Why Every Dental Owner Should Consider Running a Dental Assisting School in Their Office with Dr. Taylor Clark 19:27

1+ y ago19:27

19:27

Dr. Taylor Clark is with us today for a very unique topic you won't want to miss. We are talking about why every dental owner should consider running a dental assisting school in their office. Let's live in abundance and help ourselves, while we help other dentists along the way! Dr. Taylor Clark is the best-selling author of the hit book Beating A…

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Creating a Practice Culture That Team Members Want To Be A Part of and Will Sacrifice to Stay In with Dr. Dave Striegel 21:42

2y ago21:42

21:42

Dr. Dave Striegel is back with us today to talk about creating a practice culture that team members want to be a part of, and will sacrifice to stay in. It's very important to understand what people are after, and what they really want. Can you give them what they need? Dr. Dave sees these 4 primary things that attract people and retain them 1. Gro…

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What Practices Should Be Doing For More Visibility and Credibility with Dr. Len Tau 11:38

2y ago11:38

11:38

Dr. Len is back with us today to talk about what dental practices should be doing for more visibility and credibility. Dr. Len shares advice on why you should stop your marketing spend until you have a steady flow of reviews for your practice. This is one of the biggest mistakes that Dr. Len sees with practices, that practice owners are spending to…

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Marketing Tips and Tricks with Elijah Desmond 16:29

2y ago16:29

16:29

Elijah Desmond is with us today to share his marketing tips and tricks for dental professionals! At 15 years old, Elijah started his career as a motivational speaker for kids. His passion is changing lives by helping people realize the beautiful mind they were born with! He is a proud graduate of Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in De…

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The Challenges Dental Professionals Feel Burdened with and How to Lighten Their Load with Dr. Karen Tindall and Dr. Laura Schwindt 30:34

2y ago30:34

30:34

Dr. Karen Tindall and Dr. Laura Schwindt both left dentistry to take a step back to look at dentistry at a different angle. Both experienced burnout while practicing and didn't even know it was happening. They are with us today to share the challenges dental professionals feel burdended with, and how to lighten their load. Dr. Karen is co-founder o…

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Leading Your Team When the World Around Them is Full of Fear with Dr. Dave Striegel 19:26

2y ago19:26

19:26

Today we are talking with Dr. Dave Striegel about leading your team when the world around them is full of fear. While going through the pandemic, fear was in many area's of our lives. How can you lead your team through this? Dr. Dave Striegel’s unique background, with a Ph.D. in sport psychology, coupled with his highly engaging, no-nonsense commun…

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