E197: Developing A Legendary Business Plan With Henry Lopez

Henry Lopez has over 34 years of diverse business experience through successful careers in various fields and the businesses he started. He co-founded of Levante Business Group which supports entrepreneurs and small business owners. In addition to Levante, he's also the co-owner of iTopIt which is a self-serve frozen desserts restaurant in Colorado Springs, co-owner of Wild Blue Car Wash which is also in Colorado, and co-founder of L3 Destinations, a travel agency which be co-founded with his wife. When he's not working on his businesses, he's co-hosting The How Of Business Podcast. Quotes To Remember: "The business plan needs to be written for ourselves." "Start with the profit goal that you have but of course it has to be realistic." "Forget about writing it for somebody else and instead write if for yourself." "Break it down into smaller components." "Take some time to acknowledge all the progress that you've made."   What You'll Learn: Making an Effective Business Plan How Often Should You Update a Business Plan Holding on to Your Business Plan Tips on Writing Your Business Plan   Key Links From The Show: The How of Business Podcast Levante Business Group Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg DotCom Secrets by Russell Brunson The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Do the Work by Steven Pressfield