The B-Word is Holding You Back | with Todd Hopkins

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of P³ with Preston Poore, I talk to Todd Hopkins, founder of OfficePride Commercial Cleaning Services and author of several books, including "The Janitor" and "Stop Using the B Word." Todd shares the principles that guided his entrepreneurial journey and helped him build a successful national franchise, emphasizing the importance of a positive attitude, strategic planning, and integrating faith into business practices.. He also highlights the importance of vision and productivity in business. 00:00 Intro00:30 The Origins of Office Pride02:12 Franchising Journey and Challenges03:46 Entrepreneurial Spirit and Early Ventures06:09 Leadership and Risk Tolerance08:29 Balancing Business and Personal Life14:17 Mentoring Entrepreneurs15:51 Becoming an Author26:34 Faith and Leadership31:17 Strategic Thinking Network34:56 Final Thoughts and Hot Seat QuestionsThings We Mentioned OfficePride Commercial Cleaning Services: https://officepride.com/Scaling Business and Kingdom Workshop: https://toddhopkins.com/workshops/Todd's books: https://toddhopkins.com/books/About Todd HopkinsTodd Hopkins is a strategic business growth coach, author, speaker, and investor. He is founder & CEO of the Strategic Thinking Network, an organization that teaches coaches and entrepreneurs how to grow their business and Kingdom impact to a higher level. He is also the Founder of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, and served as its CEO for 30 years.  Office Pride is an award-winning janitorial franchising company and one of the most respected brands in its industry.  About Preston PoorePreston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.comWork with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulseLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston