This week’s episode comes from a live we did with James Friel in our Billion Dollar Brotherhood Facebook group.  

James Friel has consulted companies and built the systems of companies like ClickFunnels. Not only does he help companies build systems and processes to make them bulletproof, but he also creates bulletproof business people as well. From optimizing your business to what you personally need to to become optimized.

Timestamped Show Notes:

[0:07] Getting Yourself Dialed In

[7:01] The Importance Of Integrity

[11:11] Weather The Storm

[17:29] Don’t Be Lazy In Your Business When Times Are Good

[22:51] Invest In Things That Are Going To Help You

[29:39]  Starting The Systems To Be Bulletproof

[36:56] Reach And Ad Cost WIth More Views On Feeds

[41:07] Tips On How To Adapt In A Shaken Industry

Takeaways:

1.  Stay on your game, stay at your best and it’ll help you maintain your focus.
2. If you’re not taking care of yourself it means that you don’t really have a high value of yourself either.
3. There are always going to be opportunities to benefit.
4. Be clear on the 5 core areas in your business to make sure you’re attending to them. 
5. You can never understand the people that you’re serving too well

Resources:

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Brian Burt is an Amazon expert. In this episode, Brian teaches tricks and tips on crushing it on Amazon and how to convert viewers into customers.

Timestamped Show Notes:

[6:00] Stepping Stones Of Business For Brian

[12:51] Growing Up

[19:19] Giving Up Your Baggage

[23:34] Separating Your Feelings

[29:38] Starting On Amazon

[36:31] Branding And Good Products

[39:14] Success In The Amazon Space

[46:42] Getting Traffic To Your Product

[52:12] Taking Your Business Online And Offline

Takeaways

1.  Entrepreneurialism can help you get that sense of control that you feel you need.
2. You've got 2 choices, you either fold or you fight.
3. You have to learn how to control your negative feelings and use it for better.
4. The thing you need for a high conversion rate is to make sure you have high quality images and good reviews

Resources

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In this week’s episode, Amanda and Nicholas go into detail on the importance of time management between work and kids. 

Listen and find out why having a good relationship with your kids doesn’t just automatically happen and you need to put in work to create a strong bond.

Timestamped Show Notes:

[1:34] Starting A Business Is Similar To Being A Parent

[7:36] Don’t Sacrifice Family Time For Your Business

[12:58] Having A Good Relationship With Your Kid

[15:43] Whatever You Focus On You Build Desire For

[19:03] Time Management

Takeaways:

1.  Sell people what they want and give them what they need.
2. Stop trying to hit the lottery, just go out there every day and do the things that make you successful.
3. Find a new appreciation for moments and time.
4. Your bond and connection doesn’t automatically happen because they’re your kid. If you don’t put in work into a relationship, it’s not going to grow.
5. Have quality time vs the quantity of time

Resources:

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In this episode, Nicholas shares his struggle with sharing his story and why doing so has led to creating his biggest message.

Listen and find out why sharing your messes can help other people come to their biggest breakthroughs.

Timestamped Show Notes:

[0:50] Hiding Your Messes

[2:05] Being Held Back From Sharing Your Story

[6:31] Your Story Matters

[8:00] Your Story Reaches People That No One Else Can

[9:30] Reframe Your Mind

[11:37] Biggest Fears Come Before Your Biggest Breakthrough

Takeaways:

1. There will always be someone that has gone through something harder than you but that doesn’t mean that your message can’t impact someone.
2. Don’t be ashamed to share your mess, it makes you who you are and can help someone else out that can relate with you.
3. Instead of sitting there and wallowing in your self pity, you can go out there and help people with their biggest breakthroughs.
4. Sharing your story can make people like you more and a stronger connection.

Resources:

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