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Define, challenge and conquer the BIGGEST issues facing you as an early stage entrepreneur or founder. With powerful episodes from the world's finest business experts, each episode challenges one specific issue and provides detailed, actionable takeaways that you can implement immediately within your business.Volume #1 features actionable interviews with John Lee Dumas, Guy Kawasaki, Rand Fishkin, Jeff Sanders, Bob Burg and Dragons' Den's Doug Richard along with multiple thought leaders, global business people and numerous NY Times / Amazon best-selling authors, Excellence Expected exists to help you live the life you want by dominating the problems that face every entrepreneur on their journey.This isn't just another interview podcast, this is the straight-talking, accountable and actionable show that features one problem, one expert and multiple solutions every single episode.Don’t forget, the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL
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An Update on the Series
Hey, Mark here with a quick update about this evergreen interview series and my other podcast, The Podcast Accelerator (https://www.markasquith.com/listen).
Become a Go-Giver with Bob Burg
How would you define the entrepreneurial spirit? Would it be the ability to zone in on problems and provide solutions? Would it be the knack of finding exactly the right product that flies off the shelves as soon as it’s stocked? Or would it be a flair for marketing and salesmanship? Well, all of those… The post Become a Go-Giver with Bob Burg appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Dealing with Opportunity: The Simple Question that Will Make Every Business Decision Easier
When running a small business, it can be hard to say no to new opportunities that present themselves. Your friends and colleagues will always be introducing their latest ideas to you and deciding which ones are deserving of your time can be tough. Entrepreneurs are like magpies, dazzled by the latest shiny new object. We… The post Dealing with Opportunity: The Simple Question that Will Make Every Business Decision Easier appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Productivity Optimisation – A Mindset, Not a Technique
Running a small business at the same time as looking after a family can place huge demands on your time. Add in a couple of hours a week (if you’re lucky!) for yourself and there really isn’t a great deal of time to deal with anything unexpected or urgent. If something like that occurs, something… The post Productivity Optimisation – A Mindset, Not a Technique appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Focus Pocus – The Magic in a Customised Focus Process
How many things are you focusing on right now? If you’re anything like most other entrepreneurs, it is probably far too many and it still might not feel like it’s enough. This magpie syndrome that most of us have is both a gift and a curse. We’re idea machines, but it can be so tough… The post Focus Pocus – The Magic in a Customised Focus Process appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Become Deeply Effective with This Powerful Perception Shift
Regardless of who you are or what you do, there are going to be times when you get stuck. It’s an inevitable part of life that everyone goes through from time to time. What’s not inevitable however, is getting unstuck. Some people just can’t get going again and others can’t even tell that they are… The post Become Deeply Effective with This Powerful Perception Shift appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Kickstart Your Business Growth with 3 Personal Tweaks
Creating a business is one thing, but growing a business is quite another. Very few of us are content with ticking along. We all want to experience as much growth as we can and we want to achieve it as quickly as possible. We’ll often try lots of different things to make this happen, but… The post Kickstart Your Business Growth with 3 Personal Tweaks appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Secrets from The Dark Side of the Web
The interconnected world of today has made living our lives and running our businesses a lot more straightforward. Keeping up with international clients, monitoring cash flow and sharing ideas with colleagues are just some of the business activities that can be handled at the touch of a button. However, as we become more connected, we… The post Secrets from The Dark Side of the Web appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Creating Emotional Resilience for Long Term Success
If you were asked to think of adjectives that best describe the experience of being a small business owner, what would come to mind? Easy? Peaceful? Relaxing? Not likely! Entrepreneurship is inextricably linked with stress, late nights and burnout. Of course, there’s a huge amount of positives that go with being your own boss and… The post Creating Emotional Resilience for Long Term Success appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Happiness Before Success, and the Surprising Results!
When most of us think of happiness, there are two words that often creep into our minds. ‘If’ and ‘when’. If I can achieve x% growth this year, I will be happy. When I reach x amount of clients, I will be happy. Amongst small business owners, happiness is always seen as a destination, somewhere… The post Happiness Before Success, and the Surprising Results! appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
The Feminine Addiction Trap that is Killing your Career
As much as we like to think that we’re in control of every aspect of our lives, most of us are prisoners to certain patterns of behaviour. Think about how often the same thoughts run through your mind and how hard we have to fight to overcome them. We fall into those patterns of behaviour… The post The Feminine Addiction Trap that is Killing your Career appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Staying At the Top of Your Game in Todays Stressful World!
The life of an entrepreneur or small business owner can be stressful for so many reasons. We’re often tired, pushed for time and thinking of the next task to be taken care of so it’s easy to overlook the negative effects that stress can have on our bodies, minds and relationships. What’s more, if you… The post Staying At the Top of Your Game in Todays Stressful World! appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Learning to Let Go
As small business owners, we like doing things our own way. That is, after all, why we chose to strike out for ourselves. Taking care of all aspects of the business is exciting and, in the early days, we very seldom have a choice. But as our businesses grow, we need to learn to let… The post Learning to Let Go appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Lonewolf Syndrome & How to Beat It
Building and growing a small business can be tough. Every aspect of day-to-day operations comes down to you. You need to be accountable for every decision you make, whether big or small and there often seems like there’s no one else you can turn to for advice. It can be a lonely road to walk… The post Lonewolf Syndrome & How to Beat It appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Rise to Mastery with Cameron Benson
We all want to be better, don’t we? We want to see improvements in ourselves and our businesses each and every day. It’s in the DNA of all entrepreneurs regardless of your industry or the scale of your business. Nobody gets into business to stagnate or move backwards. Progress and growth are what it’s all… The post Rise to Mastery with Cameron Benson appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Mastering the Art of Relationships with Jason Treu
Building and maintaining valuable relationships is vitally important in life and business. We all want to make the best relationships with people that we can but it doesn’t always come naturally to us all. Some people are more talkative, some are more reserved. Some people are never off the phone and other prefer to communicate… The post Mastering the Art of Relationships with Jason Treu appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Overcoming Small Business Loneliness & Entrepreneur Isolation
When you’re a small business owner or solopreneur, it’s easy to become gradually isolated from those around you. You need to rely on yourself and make sure that everything gets completed on time. This can see you eating at your desk. Your friends don’t have the same worries as you and you don’t want to… The post Overcoming Small Business Loneliness & Entrepreneur Isolation appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
From Sleeping in My Car to Retiring at Age 30
Everybody knows that the first twelve months of a new venture are always the hardest. Make it through that year and the chances of making it through the next year begin to look a little better. There’s so much on the line, from financial wellbeing to physical health. Nobody will look more tired than a… The post From Sleeping in My Car to Retiring at Age 30 appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Success & Significance with Aaron Walker
Every small business owner out there wants to be successful. Nobody starts their own business and puts in hours of blood, sweat and tears to just do ‘OK’. We all want to do the very best we can for ourselves and our families. Success means different things to different people, of course, but entrepreneurs often… The post Success & Significance with Aaron Walker appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
The Entrepreneurs’ Roadmap to Creating Your Elusive First Book
It seems that, these days, everyone has an idea for a book. As small business owners, we’ve all accumulated a heck of a lot experience, both good and bad, and we want to share that with others. But next time someone talks to you about their book idea, dig a little deeper and find out… The post The Entrepreneurs’ Roadmap to Creating Your Elusive First Book appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
When The Going Gets Tough: You Grow, You Prosper
Adversity is a part of life and it’s something that we all have to deal with. As small business owners, it can sometimes feel like we are having to deal with more than our fair share. The pressure can often seem insurmountable and if we let it get on top of us, we can suffer… The post When The Going Gets Tough: You Grow, You Prosper appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Chris Brogan on Entrepreneurial Fitness Without the Excuses
As small business owners, it’s easy to convince ourselves that we’re too busy for certain activities. One of the first things to get dropped from the schedule is exercise. It seems like a time luxury that we can ill afford so we get our heart rates up by taking difficult phone calls and expend our… The post Chris Brogan on Entrepreneurial Fitness Without the Excuses appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Simon Biltcliffe: How to Achieve a Stress-free Life as CEO of a Successful Business
We often hear that businesses care about transparency, that they are investors in people and that their customers are number on. But once you get beyond the marketing and the clever copywriting, how many businesses have you experienced where this is actually the case? Our guest for this episode of the number one small business… The post Simon Biltcliffe: How to Achieve a Stress-free Life as CEO of a Successful Business appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
I Successfully Started a Family and a Business Together – Here’s How
It’s the age-old question, isn’t it? How do you achieve a balance between your family life and running a small business or startup? There is, of course, no perfect work-life balance. Everyone’s situation is different and there are too many variables to take into account in each individual case. What works for one person will… The post I Successfully Started a Family and a Business Together – Here’s How appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
The Roadmap to Success – Finding Your Dream Customers
Freelancing offers us the chance to use our specialist skills and interests to succeed in business, but it can also be one of the toughest ways in which to be a small business owner. We’re relying on ourselves to handle every aspect of business from creating content and products to marketing and promotions. Finding clients… The post The Roadmap to Success – Finding Your Dream Customers appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Allied For Success with Emmy Winner Kare Anderson
We live in an increasingly connected world and it’s never been easier for us to make contact with others around the globe. Whether you want to make new contacts in your industry or niche, or if you want make connections with people who work outside your own field, technology has revolutionised this process. However, the… The post Allied For Success with Emmy Winner Kare Anderson appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
It’s Your Time to Break Through, with Dorie Clark
Having a great idea is one thing, but getting it out there and making sure it’s being heard by the intended audience is quite another. The tools that have allowed us to spread our ideas more easily have also made it more difficult to be heard. We’re all exposed to a torrent of media on… The post It’s Your Time to Break Through, with Dorie Clark appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
You Can Raise Great Kids AND Run a Business
We all have heard the phrase: work/life balance. But in real life, it doesn’t work like that. You need to adjust the scales as necessary. Instead of balance, find harmony. How can you raise great kids when you are an entrepreneur or business owner? How do you know what you need to give to your family?… The post You Can Raise Great Kids AND Run a Business appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
It’s All Gone Wrong – Now What?
What do you do when things go wrong – when the sh*t hits the fan? How do you deal with it in a way that benefits your business? Everyone makes mistakes, but it's not about what went wrong, but about what you do as a result to improve. A working mentality and mindset is important.… The post It’s All Gone Wrong – Now What? appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
The Outside Edge with Robert Kelsey
Think back to your high school days. Remember the cool kids? Wonder what they are doing now? Well, cool can be a curse and often prevents people from taking a leap due to a fear of failure. However, the uncool people get on with their lives and inherit the Earth! Uncool people are often branded… The post The Outside Edge with Robert Kelsey appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Become a Force for Growth with Justin Verrengia from Enlightened Entrepreneurs
Many people are so focused on just being able to pay their bills and get ahead in their business. But you must have the right mindset and be receptive to ideas/opportunities; you must be happy and not focus on fear – can you honestly say that describes your approach to doing business? Transform and shift your… The post Become a Force for Growth with Justin Verrengia from Enlightened Entrepreneurs appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
When To Leave Your Own Small Business
We all do jobs for the wrong reasons – you don’t want to let people down, perhaps you don’t know how to say ‘No’, and hey, doesn't everyone need cash in the bank? However, if you are unhappy and frustrated, stop what you are doing – even if it is your own business. Stick to your guns, follow your… The post When To Leave Your Own Small Business appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Growing Your Influence The Right Way For the Long Haul with Jared Easley
There's no doubt that when you have an idea and want to take it to the next level, you need buy in and people to support you. You need to be perceived as someone that people know, like, and trust. As you develop those three pillars – you become a person of influence. But are you… The post Growing Your Influence The Right Way For the Long Haul with Jared Easley appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Intrapreneur – The Evolution of the Young Entrepreneur
Traditional routes into business are starting to fade. In the next 10 years, millennials will make up 75% of the workforce. What can millennials do to make themselves more employable in tomorrow’s business? They are going to play an important role in business! How do companies engage them and get them excited to work so… The post Intrapreneur – The Evolution of the Young Entrepreneur appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Self-Publish Your Way to Success – Writing the One Book We All Have In Us
Books have become the new business card. Books are something that people keep, they can use them, and they make people think of you! People are likely to throw away business cards, but not books. However, a lack of confidence, insecurities, doubts, and other factors keep people from writing books. Who’s gonna buy it? Who’s… The post Self-Publish Your Way to Success – Writing the One Book We All Have In Us appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
Just Start! Building Your Business On the Side with Brendan Hufford from Entrepreneurs and Coffee
Most people have a sexy, romantic view of becoming an entrepreneur – quit your day job and be happy and live your dreams. Well, being an entrepreneur actually involves hard work, early mornings, tough days, etc. It is not for everyone. Sometimes you get hit hard and don’t get back up. Your business fails. Instead,… The post Just Start! Building Your Business On the Side with Brendan Hufford from Entrepreneurs and Coffee appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
SMASH Your Business Plateau NOW!
Feel like you are in a rut? Is your business facing a plateau or roadblock? When you hit a plateau, how do you make progress and reach the next level? Symptoms of a plateau include being stressed out and anxious; not prioritising tasks but only dealing with urgent matters; having self-doubt and no one to… The post SMASH Your Business Plateau NOW! appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
3 Steps To Scaling Your Small Business Safely
Scaling your business is a nice problem to have, yet it is still a problem. Entrepreneurs get so focused on delivering one thing that they can’t see other options. They need to learn how to pivot their businesses. How can they grow into something more? When scaling a business, entrepreneurs need to measure results and… The post 3 Steps To Scaling Your Small Business Safely appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.
The Route to Success Is Your Own – Education or Entrepreneurial Spirit?
To be successful in business, a university degree is not necessarily required! School is not for everyone, and entering the business world right away may be a better option. Get a job. Build your skills. Gain hands-on experience. Rather than taking the traditional route of going to university, it is education from another perspective. Getting… The post The Route to Success Is Your Own – Education or Entrepreneurial Spirit? appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.