In this engaging conversation, Mike Scott and Troye  Wallett explore personal finance, wealth building, and effective strategies for financial independence. They discuss practical systems, mindset, and first principles to help listeners optimize their financial future.


 keywords

personal finance, wealth building, financial independence, investment strategies, automation, budgeting, personal wealth, financial planning, index funds, crypto


 key  topics

Personal wealth definition and emotional aspect
Automated financial systems and envelope method
Investment strategies: ETFs, crypto, and index funds
Importance of shared financial goals in partnerships
Adapting financial plans over different life stages


"Getting rich slowly is actually pretty easy."
"Finance is difficult, but it’s worth the effort."
"The hard things in life are the ones worth doing."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Personal Finance
05:19 Defining Personal Wealth
10:16 Creating a Personal Finance Plan
17:09 Communication in Financial Partnerships
20:09 Investing Principles and Strategies
21:55 The Importance of a Financial Plan
27:05 Understanding Investment Strategies
32:21 The Evolution of Financial Mindset
36:48 Establishing Financial Bare Minimums
42:16 Final Thoughts on Personal Finance

 resources

The Barefoot Investor - https://www.amazon.com.au/Barefoot-Investor-Scott-Pape/dp/0730385624
Profit First - https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Your-Binance/dp/0735214140
Morgan Housel - Psychology of Money - https://collabfund.com/blog/morgan-housel-the-psychology-of-money/
Scott Pape - The Barefoot Investor - https://barefootinvestor.com/
Warren Buffett Quote - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/warrenbuffett.asp

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In this conversation, Mike and Troye delve into the concept of Zone Two training, exploring its physiological basis, benefits for both physical and mental health, and its application in business performance. They discuss how maintaining a Zone Two intensity can lead to improved cardiovascular health, better mental clarity, and a more regulated nervous system. The conversation emphasizes the importance of building capacity through consistent training and how this approach can be beneficial not only for athletes but for anyone looking to enhance their overall well-being and performance in various aspects of life.


Takeaways

Zone Two training is the intensity you can maintain for a long time.
It helps in regulating the nervous system and reducing anxiety.
Building capacity through Zone Two training is essential for performance.
You can engage in Zone Two training through various activities like walking, running, or cycling.
Nasal breathing is a key indicator of being in Zone Two.
Zone Two training can lead to better sleep and mental clarity.
It's important to avoid going too hard or too slow in training.
The benefits of Zone Two training extend beyond physical fitness.
A sound body and mind are crucial for success in any endeavor.
Consistency in Zone Two training can lead to significant improvements over time.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Zone Two Training
00:58 Understanding Zone Two Training
03:55 The Importance of Zone Two Training
06:54 Performance and Mental Health Benefits
09:55 Zone Two in Business Context
13:30 The Connection Between Physical and Mental Performance
19:03 Physiology Behind Zone Two Training
23:15 Practical Application of Zone Two Training

Zone Two Training, Triathlon, Physical Health, Mental Clarity, Exercise Benefits, Cardiovascular Health, Business Performance, Stress Management, Endurance Training, Healthy Lifestyle

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Summary

In this conversation, Mike and Troye delve into the critical topic of cash flow, exploring its significance in business success. They discuss the evolution of business metrics from revenue to cash flow, emphasizing the importance of understanding cash flow as a leadership and management tool. The conversation also covers practical techniques for managing cash flow, including forecasting and analyzing past cash movements. Finally, they outline seven key strategies for improving cash flow, providing actionable insights for business owners.


Takeaways

Revenue means nothing without margin.
Profit is important, but cash is the ultimate reality.
Cash flow is the movement of cash in and out of your bank account.
Understanding cash flow helps in making better business decisions.
You should focus on generating free cash flow for business success.
Increasing prices can be a quick way to improve cash flow.
Improving debtor days can significantly impact cash flow.
Cash flow management is a leadership tool, not just a finance tool.
Scenario planning is essential for effective cash flow management.
Building reserves gives businesses optionality and resilience.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Cash Flow: The Foundation of Business Success
10:38 The Evolution of Business Metrics: From Revenue to Cash Flow
19:39 Measuring Cash Flow: Tools and Techniques
26:21 Seven Levers to Improve Cash Flow
35:25 Shifting Mindsets: From Operator to Capital Allocator

cash flow, business success, revenue, profit, financial management, leadership, cash flow management, business metrics, financial health, cash flow strategies

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Summary

In this episode, Mike and Troye delve into the complexities of accountability and habit tracking, exploring how these concepts relate to personal growth and behavior change. They discuss the importance of environment, identity, and motivation in facilitating change, while also challenging traditional views on accountability mechanisms. The conversation emphasizes the need for a supportive environment and a clear understanding of what is at stake in order to drive meaningful behavior change.


Takeaways

Accountability can be perceived differently by individuals.
Setting up the right environment is crucial for behavior change.
Identity plays a significant role in how we approach change.
Understanding what is at stake can motivate behavior change.
Habit tracking may not work for everyone; it's about finding the right mechanism.
Motivation can fluctuate; it's important to recognize where you are in the change process.
Behavior change often requires a gradual approach rather than a sudden shift.
The people you surround yourself with influence your behavior and values.
Exploring the reasons behind habits can lead to better understanding and change.
Creating a framework for change involves aligning identity, environment, and motivation.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgment of Feelings
02:45 Exploring Accountability and Habits
05:15 The Role of Environment in Behavior Change
08:09 Identity and Commitment to Change
11:06 Motivation and Stages of Change
13:36 The Stakes of Behavior Change
16:28 Shifting Perspectives on Status and Behavior
19:29 Practical Strategies for Behavior Change
22:22 Conclusion and Framework for Change

Keywords

accountability, habit tracking, behavior change, motivation, environment, identity, personal development, mindfulness, meditation, self-improvement

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In this episode, Mike discusses the importance of focusing on two critical timeframes: the next hour and the next ten years. He shares personal anecdotes and insights on how these timeframes can guide decision-making and leadership development. By balancing immediate actions with long-term goals, individuals can enhance their leadership skills and achieve greater success.

Keywords

leadership, time management, personal development, long-term goals, immediate actions

Takeaways

• Focus on the next hour and the next ten years.
• Immediate actions should align with long-term goals.
• Identity statements can guide personal growth.
• Balancing short-term and long-term thinking is crucial.
• Intentional decisions enhance leadership skills.
• Energy management is key to success.
• Avoid living in reactive mode.
• Dreams require actionable steps.
• Consistency in actions leads to compounding benefits.
• Reflect on future self's perspective on current actions.

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Summary

In this conversation, Troye discusses the concept of identity in relation to achieving success, using the integrator metaphor to explore personal growth and the process of experimentation in defining one's path.


Takeaways

The integrator idea serves as a metaphor for process.
Identity plays a crucial role in achieving success.
Personal growth involves experimentation and self-discovery.
Understanding who you need to be is essential for success.
Troye is excited about his new approach and its potential outcomes.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of reflection over time.
Success is not just about outcomes but also about the journey.
Engaging in new experiments can lead to valuable insights.
The idea of identity is fluid and can evolve with experiences.
Troye encourages revisiting these concepts in the future.


Keywords

identity, success, integrator, process, personal growth, experimentation

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Summary

In this conversation, Mike and Troye discuss the concept of overwhelm, emphasising that it is not merely about having too much to do, but rather a lack of clarity in various aspects of life. They highlight the importance of clarity of mind, systems, priorities, and action in overcoming feelings of overwhelm and achieving better outcomes.


Takeaways

Overwhelm is not just about workload.
Clarity is essential for effective action.
Mind clarity helps in decision-making.
Systems can streamline our tasks.
Prioritizing tasks reduces feelings of overwhelm.
Knowing the next step is crucial.
A clear mindset enhances productivity.
Action clarity leads to better results.
Confusion arises from too many tasks.
Structure in systems aids in focus.

Keywords

overwhelm, clarity, priorities, action, systems, mindset

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Summary

In this conversation, Mike and Isaiah Nolte discuss the common challenges businesses face that prevent them from reaching their full potential. He emphasises the importance of leadership in identifying and addressing these challenges to unlock growth.


Takeaways

The results are massive when addressing business challenges.
There are 15 commonalities that cause businesses to hit a ceiling.
Identifying these commonalities is crucial for growth.
Leadership teams play a vital role in solving these issues.
Pulling the right levers can unlock business potential.
Sales leadership is key to overcoming obstacles.
Understanding the root causes of stagnation is essential.
Entrepreneurs must be proactive in addressing challenges.
Collaboration within the leadership team enhances problem-solving.
Unlocking potential leads to significant business growth.

Keywords

business growth, leadership, sales strategy, entrepreneurship, potential unlocking, common challenges

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In this episode, Mike discusses the practical application of the Bloom Growth Model in business, focusing on identifying key business metrics that truly matter. He shares insights from his experience with the ILN and emphasises the importance of setting realistic growth goals and weekly KPIs to drive business success.

Keywords

Bloom Growth Model, business metrics, ILN, growth goals, KPIs

Takeaways

• Identify business metrics that truly matter.
• Implement Bloom Growth Model for business success.
• Set realistic growth goals and KPIs.
• Focus on member referrals as a key metric.
• Balance profit and member experience.
• Use weekly KPIs to track progress.
• Create content that resonates with your audience.
• Apply the 95-5 budget principle for member experience.
• Build an ecosystem that feeds each other.
• Execution and communication are key to success.

Chapters

• 00:00:01 Introduction to Bloom Growth Model
• 00:00:28 Implementing Bloom in ILN
• 00:00:57 Identifying Key Metrics
• 00:01:53 Setting Growth Goals
• 00:02:50 Weekly KPIs and Execution
• 00:05:18 Balancing Profit and Experience
• 00:10:02 Referral Strategies
• 00:13:24 Member Experience and Budgeting
• 00:18:02 Content Creation and Ecosystem

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In this episode, Mike discusses the evolution of company culture as businesses grow. He emphasises the need to let go of early-stage cultural practices that no longer serve larger teams and introduces five key points to help businesses adapt. These include creating structure, evolving culture, ensuring clarity, modeling leadership, and bringing values to life. Mike shares practical advice and personal anecdotes to illustrate how businesses can navigate these changes effectively.

Keywords

company culture, business growth, leadership, structure, values

Takeaways

• Structure creates freedom and clarity.
• Evolving culture is necessary for growth.
• Clarity prevents chaos in growing businesses.
• Leadership is modeled, not outsourced.
• Values should be actionable, not just words.
• Dependency maps identify growth bottlenecks.
• Audit culture to align with growth goals.
• Trade speed for clarity to reduce chaos.
• Celebrate and criticize in context of values.
• Change is emotional but necessary for growth.

Chapters

• 00:00:02 Introduction to Cultural Evolution
• 00:01:32 The Importance of Structure
• 00:03:53 Evolving Culture for Growth
• 00:06:44 Clarity and Leadership
• 00:09:57 Living Your Values

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In this conversation, Mike discusses the practical implications of AI for small and medium-sized businesses. He emphasises the importance of organising data effectively, integrating AI into business processes, and maintaining originality and emotional intelligence in leadership. Scott highlights the need for businesses to adapt to technological changes while also recognising the enduring human elements that drive engagement and connection.

takeaways

• AI is not just for tech experts; it's for everyone.
• Organizing data is crucial for effective AI implementation.
• Appoint a data champion in your business.
• Design where AI fits in your processes.
• Run experiments to understand AI's impact.
• Creativity should come before AI assistance.
• Emotional intelligence is vital in the digital age.
• One-on-one meetings should focus on connection, not just performance.
• Recognize what will remain constant amidst change.
• Leaders must adapt to both technological and human needs.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to AI in Business

05:36
The Role of Humans and AI Collaboration

11:38
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

keywords
AI, small business, data organization, emotional intelligence, originality, business processes, leadership, technology, productivity, change management

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In this episode, Mike delves into the art of sustainable change, exploring how small, manageable habits can lead to significant results. Drawing from personal experiences and coaching insights, Mike discusses the importance of systems over sheer willpower and the role of identity in achieving lasting transformation. Tune in to discover practical strategies for implementing change in both personal and business contexts.

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In this episode, Mike Scott dives into the importance of challenging assumptions in business. From personal anecdotes to practical advice, Mike explores how identifying and questioning assumptions can lead to better decision-making and a more resilient company culture. Tune in to discover how embracing this mindset can transform your business processes and foster a culture of psychological safety.

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summary

In this conversation, Mike Scott and Simon Hareb discuss the creation of the Intentional Leaders Network, a program and community designed for business owners who have experienced success but seek to integrate intentionality into all aspects of their lives. They explore the challenges leaders face, the importance of accountability, and the process of self-discovery that the network facilitates. The conversation emphasizes the need for a supportive community and the tools that can help leaders achieve personal and professional growth.

Takeaways

• The Intentional Leaders Network aims to support business owners in integrating their personal and professional lives.
• Leaders often struggle with alignment between their values and actions, which the network seeks to address.
• Intentionality is crucial for sustainable leadership and personal growth.
• The program includes a pre-work phase to help individuals reflect on their values and goals.
• Cohorts provide a supportive environment for leaders to share experiences and hold each other accountable.
• The offsite experience is designed to facilitate deep self-reflection and clarity on personal identity.
• Participants are encouraged to confront hard truths and commit to their growth journey.
• The network is specifically for business owners who are ready to invest in their personal development.
• The process is iterative, allowing for continuous growth and adaptation to changing circumstances.
• Community and accountability are key components of the network's success.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Simon and Context of the Conversation

03:11
The Intentional Leaders Network: Concept and Purpose

06:06
Identifying the Target Audience and Their Needs

09:10
The Importance of Intentionality in Leadership

11:58
The Process of Self-Discovery and Growth

14:55
The Offsite Experience: Tools and Techniques

17:52
Building a Supportive Community for Leaders

20:59
The Role of Accountability in Personal Growth

23:49
Defining the Ideal Participant for the Network

27:09
Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Want to connect with Simon?

simon@theintentionalleaders.com

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In this conversation, Mike discusses the critical importance of having open and honest discussions about equity distribution among co-founders when starting a business. He emphasises that while many assume a 50-50 split, this often leads to complications later on. Drawing inspiration from the book 'Slicing the Pie', he outlines a structured approach to fairly allocate equity based on contributions such as cash, time, resources, and intellectual property. By tracking these contributions and applying multipliers based on scarcity, co-founders can engage in meaningful discussions about equity that foster trust and transparency, ultimately leading to healthier business relationships.

Takeaways

• Equity discussions should happen early to avoid complications later.
• Assuming a 50-50 split can lead to resentment and conflict.
• Using a structured approach helps in fair equity distribution.
• Tracking contributions is essential for transparent discussions.
• Multipliers can reflect the scarcity of contributions.
• Difficult conversations are necessary for building trust.
• A Google sheet can simplify tracking contributions.
• Equity discussions should be based on data, not emotions.
• Building a high-trust relationship involves open communication.
• Avoiding difficult conversations can harm future partnerships.

Chapters

00:00
The Importance of Equity Discussions

02:11
Mechanisms for Fair Equity Distribution

06:46
Tracking Contributions and Future Discussions

11:03
Building Trust Through Transparency

Here is the book reference: https://slicingpie.com/book/

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In this episode, Mike Scott shares a personal experience of financial loss and explores the concept of reframing failure. He discusses the emotional journey following a significant loss and emphasizes the importance of separating one's identity from failures. By focusing on identity, environment, and habits, Mike provides insights on building resilience and navigating challenges in business and life.

Takeaways

• Reframing failure can lead to personal growth.
• Experiencing loss can provide clarity on what truly matters.
• Your identity should not be tied to your financial status.
• Emotional responses to loss can vary greatly.
• Building resilience involves intentional changes in identity and environment.
• Recognizing that loss is a common experience can alleviate feelings of isolation.
• Creating supportive environments is crucial for personal development.
• Habits should align with the identity you wish to embody.
• Failures can be viewed as events rather than defining moments.
• Gratitude can emerge even in the face of significant loss.

Chapters

00:00
Reframing Failure: A Personal Journey

07:02
The Impact of Loss on Identity

12:54
Building Resilience Through Identity and Environment

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In this podcast episode, Mike and Gaurav Devshamar discuss the practical applications of AI in business, addressing common misconceptions, data privacy concerns, and the accessibility of AI for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). They explore how AI empowers generalists, automates tasks, and aids in knowledge retention, ultimately transforming business operations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of adapting to rapid changes in technology and encourages business leaders to start integrating AI into their strategies.

takeaways

• AI is a hot topic and is rapidly evolving.
• Many businesses fear data privacy when considering AI.
• AI solutions are accessible for small and medium-sized businesses.
• AI can empower generalists to perform better in their roles.
• Automation of tedious tasks can save time and resources.
• Knowledge retention is crucial for business continuity.
• AI can help reduce key person dependency in organizations.
• Onboarding processes can be streamlined with AI tools.
• Businesses need to prepare for the rapid changes AI brings.
• Starting with AI can provide a competitive advantage.

titles

• Unlocking AI for Business Success
• Demystifying AI: Practical Insights for SMBs
• AI Misconceptions: What Every Business Owner Should Know
• Empowering Your Team with AI Solutions

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to AI in Business

03:13
Misconceptions About AI

06:10
Addressing Data Privacy Concerns

09:09
AI Accessibility for SMBs

12:14
Empowering Generalists with AI

14:57
Practical AI Applications for Businesses

18:02
Knowledge Retention and AI

20:52
Transforming Key Person Dependency

24:09
AI in Onboarding and Training

26:59
The Future of AI in Business

29:47
Conclusion and Call to Action

Get in touch with Gaurav on gaurav@warpdevelopment.com 

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The conversation explores the importance of systems and processes in businesses, with a focus on the book 'Systemology' by David Jenyns. The main themes include the definition of systems and processes, the ideal businesses for systemization, the role of systems in reducing dependency on individuals, and the starting point for systemization in a business. The conversation also touches on the balance between systemization and creativity, the value of capturing tasks and processes, and the role of a systems champion in larger organizations. In this conversation, Mike Scott and David Jenyns discuss the importance of having a single point of accountability for systemization in a business. They emphasize the need for someone who has the most knowledge about a particular system to be responsible for documenting it. They also discuss the challenge of getting people to follow systems and offer strategies for overcoming resistance. David explains that Systemology is different from other process improvement methodologies because it focuses on capturing and making processes repeatable, rather than improving them. He encourages business owners to fall in love with the results that systems and processes bring to the organization.

Takeaways

• Clear and timely reporting on numbers and metrics is essential for businesses.
• Strong systems and processes can solve reporting problems and reduce dependency on individuals.
• Systemology is a valuable resource for understanding and implementing effective systems.
• The definition of systems and processes can vary, but they are interchangeable for the purposes of this discussion.
• Systemization works best in small to mid-sized businesses with involved business owners.
• Building a systems-driven culture is important for long-term success.
• Systems are the most valuable asset in a business, as they are not dependent on individuals.
• Systemization should aim to create consistent outcomes and cultivate a systems-driven culture.
• Systemization is not about over-optimization, but about capturing the most probable outcomes.
• Great talent is important, but businesses should not rely solely on individuals.
• Systemization can increase the value of a business and reduce risk.
• The starting point for systemization is to record and capture tasks and processes.
• Creating a culture of recording and documenting tasks is crucial.
• In larger organizations, a systems champion can drive the systemization process.
• The role of a systems champion is to make it easier for team members to document and capture processes. Having a single point of accountability is crucial for successful systemization in a business.
• The person with the most knowledge about a system should be responsible for documenting it.
• Resistance to following systems can be overcome by celebrating wins, showcasing successes, and recruiting team members who are receptive to the systems-driven approach.
• Systemology focuses on capturing and making processes repeatable, rather than improving them.
• Business owners should fall in love with the results that systems and processes bring to the organization.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Common Problems in Businesses

01:33
Introduction to Systemology and Guest Introduction

03:32
Defining Systems and Processes

09:13
Reducing Dependency on Individuals through Systemization

15:04
Building a Systems-Driven Culture

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In this conversation, Mike discusses the importance of gaining alignment within organizations and provides practical tools to achieve it. He emphasizes that without alignment, organizations lack clarity and become leaderless, resulting in inefficiency and poor performance. Scott introduces the concept of creating a vision, using the Jim Collins and Jerry Porras framework, to establish core values, purpose, big hairy audacious goals, and vivid descriptions of the desired reality. He also explores the idea of essential intent, where organizations focus on becoming excellent at one thing within a specific timeframe. Additionally, Scott highlights the Stockdale Paradox, which involves acknowledging brutal truths while maintaining a deep conviction that the organization will overcome challenges. He concludes by discussing the importance of constructive conflict and the concept of asking for support rather than agreement.

Takeaways

• Alignment is crucial for organizations to achieve clarity and avoid inefficiency and poor performance.
• Creating a vision, including core values, purpose, big hairy audacious goals, and vivid descriptions, helps establish alignment.
• The concept of essential intent focuses on becoming excellent at one thing within a specific timeframe.
• The Stockdale Paradox involves acknowledging brutal truths while maintaining a deep conviction that the organization will overcome challenges.
• Constructive conflict and asking for support rather than agreement are essential for effective decision-making and alignment.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and the Need for Alignment

01:20
Creating a Vision for Alignment

04:06
The Concept of Essential Intent

07:48
Embracing the Stockdale Paradox

12:48
The Role of Constructive Conflict

20:55
Asking for Support, Not Agreement

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In this conversation, Mike interviews Chris Wheldon, an investor and entrepreneur, about the importance of understanding and analyzing numbers in small and mid-sized businesses. 
Chris shares his experience in acquiring and investing in businesses and highlights the key metrics he looks at, including cash flow, profit, margin, cost structure, and return on capital. He emphasizes the need for business owners to have a strong grasp of their numbers to make informed decisions and ensure the sustainability of their businesses. 
The conversation also touches on the value of data transparency and the benefits it brings during the acquisition process. Understanding and analyzing financial metrics is crucial for business owners and managers. It is important to measure the inputs that contribute to revenue and profit on a weekly basis, such as sales, marketing, and customer retention metrics. Monthly measurements should focus on understanding sales trends, cost structures, and budgeting for future expenses. Quarterly analysis should provide a full picture of financial performance, including working capital changes and cash flow generation. Annual reviews allow for a deeper understanding of the balance sheet and the true financial profile of the business. 
The key takeaway is that while the numbers are important, they are a reflection of the decisions and actions taken by the business in serving its customers and stakeholders.

Takeaways.

• Understanding and analyzing numbers is crucial for small and mid-sized business owners to make informed decisions and ensure the sustainability of their businesses.
• Key metrics to consider include cash flow, profit, margin, cost structure, and return on capital.
• Having a strong grasp of numbers allows business owners to negotiate better deals and demand higher prices when selling their businesses.
• Data transparency and access to high-quality information are indicators of a well-run business and can attract potential investors.
• Focusing on both input metrics (e.g., lead generation, customer activity) and output metrics (e.g., financial performance) is important for monitoring business performance.
• Regularly reviewing and analyzing numbers on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis provides a comprehensive view of the business's health and progress. Measure the inputs that contribute to revenue and profit on a weekly basis
• Monthly measurements should focus on sales trends, cost structures, and budgeting
• Quarterly analysis provides a full picture of financial performance
• Annual reviews allow for a deeper understanding of the balance sheet and financial profile
• The numbers are a reflection of the decisions and actions taken by the business

Chapters

00:00
Introduction of Chris Weldon

03:04
Chris's Background and Current Venture

07:37
The Problem: Lack of Understanding of Numbers

13:08
The Importance of Knowing the Numbers

15:56
Key Metrics for Assessing a Business

22:21
The Owner's Understanding of Numbers

24:58
Metrics to Monitor Weekly

27:10
Metrics to Monitor Quarterly

32:20
Understanding Sales Trends and Cost Structures

36:46
Analyzing Financial Performance Quarterly

44:04
Deepening Understanding of the Balance Sheet Annually

46:08
The Numbers Reflect Business Decisions and Actions

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In this conversation, Mike shares practical tips and tools for negotiation. He emphasizes the importance of finding leverage and using it to create a win-win outcome. He discusses the power of anchoring, where starting with a higher price or set of terms can reposition the negotiation in your favor. He also suggests using the phrase 'Is there any flexibility on this?' to negotiate better terms. Lastly, he recommends using the question 'How am I supposed to do that?' to challenge unreasonable requests. These practical techniques can be applied in various negotiation scenarios.

Takeaways

• Negotiation is about finding leverage and creating a win-win outcome.
• Anchoring is a powerful technique where starting with a higher price or set of terms can reposition the negotiation in your favor.
• Asking 'Is there any flexibility on this?' can lead to better terms in a negotiation.
• Using the question 'How am I supposed to do that?' can challenge unreasonable requests and shift the negotiation in your favor.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Negotiation

02:33
Understanding Leverage

10:56
The Power of Anchoring

15:17
Flexibility

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

In this conversation, Mike  discusses the three different roles that entrepreneurs play in a small and mid-sized business: shareholder/investor, director, and employee. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and separating these roles to avoid overwhelm and maximize productivity. Scott provides a delegation framework, the 70% rule, and introduces the Eisenhower matrix as tools to prioritize tasks and focus on high-value activities. He also encourages entrepreneurs to determine the value of their time and delegate tasks that can be done at least 70% as well by someone else.

Takeaways

Entrepreneurs in small and mid-sized businesses play three different roles: shareholder/investor, director, and employee.
Understanding and separating these roles is crucial to avoid overwhelm and maximize productivity.
The 70% rule can help entrepreneurs determine which tasks to delegate by asking if someone else can do it at least 70% as well.
The Eisenhower matrix is a useful tool for prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
Entrepreneurs should determine the value of their time and focus on high-value activities.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
08:08 Shareholder/Investor Role
14:15 Director Role
19:23 Determining the Value of Your Time
25:32 Delegating and Prioritizing Tasks
28:07 Conclusion

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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

In this episode, Mike discusses who should be on a leadership team. He emphasises the importance of a strong and disciplined meeting rhythm, including annual planning, quarterly planning, weekly leadership team meetings, and daily huddles.
He breaks down the primary functions of a business into operations, sales and marketing, and finance, and explains that the heads of these functions should be part of the leadership team. Mike also advises framing the invitation to join the leadership team as an experiment to allow for flexibility and evaluation.

Takeaways
A strong and disciplined meeting rhythm is crucial for a leadership team.
The heads of the primary functions of a business should be part of the leadership team.
Inviting team members to join the leadership team as an experiment allows for flexibility and evaluation.
Investing in developing leaders within the organization is essential for scaling and reducing reliance on the founder.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:05 Identifying the Primary Functions of the Business

04:03 Determining Who Should Be on the Leadership Team

05:48 Bringing Team Members into the Leadership Team

08:41 Inviting Team Members as an Experiment

09:39 Investing in Developing Leaders

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

In this episode, Mike discusses the importance of creating a company scoreboard or scorecard to increase accountability, improve data quality, and drive results.
He emphasises the need for a clear artifact that defines what winning looks like and what needs to be done to achieve it. Mike explains the difference between leading indicators and lagging indicators and focuses on the former for the scorecard. He provides examples of leading indicators such as revenue, profit, LinkedIn posts, podcast episodes recorded, in-person meetings with leads, new referrals, cash runway, and employee and client satisfaction scores. Mike outlines the process of creating and using the scorecard, including assigning accountability, setting targets, and conducting weekly scorecard reviews.

Takeaways
Creating a company scoreboard or scorecard helps increase accountability and drive results.
The scorecard should focus on leading indicators, which are metrics that can be influenced and impact future results.
Examples of leading indicators include revenue, profit, LinkedIn posts, podcast episodes, in-person meetings, new referrals, cash runway, and employee and client satisfaction scores.
The scorecard should have a small set of metrics, ideally between 5 to 15, that are critical to the business.
The scorecard should be reviewed weekly in a leadership team meeting, with a focus on accountability and action plans to address any metrics that are off track.

Chapters

00:00 Creating a Company Scoreboard
06:23 Focusing on Leading Indicators
09:47 Examples of Leading Indicators
12:10 Keeping the Scorecard Simple
15:32 Reviewing the Scorecard Weekly

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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

In this episode, Mike discusses the importance of having a clear vision for a business and using a structured approach to make it usable. He draws inspiration from Jim Collins' work and emphasizes the need to start with vision before moving on to strategy and planning. Mike explains the three components of a vision: core values, purpose, and a big hairy audacious goal (BHAG). He highlights the significance of authenticity and relevance in defining these components. Mike also emphasizes the need to extract and communicate the vision to align the team and make informed decisions.

Takeaways

Having a clear vision is crucial for the success of a business.
A vision should consist of core values, purpose, and a big hairy audacious goal (BHAG).
Values should be action-oriented and accompanied by clear explanations of their meaning.
Purpose should be authentic and compelling, providing a reason for being.
A BHAG should be challenging and guide the long-term direction of the business.
It is important to extract and communicate the vision to align the team and make informed decisions.
Revisiting the vision periodically can help realign the business and address any deviations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Vision
03:16 Vision, Strategy, and Planning
04:14 Components of a Vision: Core Values
05:10 Components of a Vision: Purpose
10:33 Components of a Vision: Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG)
18:09 Extracting and Communicating the Vision
20:04 Revisiting the Vision

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

In this episode, Mike shares his personal journey of overcoming anxiety and discusses practical techniques that have helped him improve his mental health and productivity. He emphasizes the importance of sleep and shares his evening routine for better sleep quality. Mike also talks about his morning routine, which includes meditation, breathwork, exercise, and cold plunges. He explains the benefits of journaling and shares breathing techniques that can be used throughout the day to regulate stress. Finally, Mike discusses the importance of transitioning from work to home and the overall importance of self-care. In this conversation, Mike discusses the importance of self-care and personal biohacking habits for business success. He emphasizes the integration of personal well-being and business performance, highlighting the interconnectedness of these aspects. Mike believes that understanding business deeply and prioritizing self-care are critical for leaders to excel in their roles.

Takeaways

Prioritize sleep for better mental health and productivity.
Establish a morning routine that includes meditation, breathwork, exercise, and cold plunges.
Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and mental clarity.
Practice breathing techniques throughout the day to regulate stress.
Create a transition ritual to shift from work to home and prioritize self-care. Self-care is essential for business success as it improves overall well-being and performance.
Biohacking techniques can optimize physical and mental health, leading to increased productivity and focus.
Integrating personal well-being and business success is crucial for leaders to excel in their roles.
Understanding business deeply and prioritizing self-care are not separate but interconnected aspects.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context
02:29 Morning Routine: Sleep and Wake-Up
07:08 Morning Routine: Meditation and Breathwork
11:22 Morning Routine: Exercise and Cold Plunge
13:49 Morning Routine: Journaling
20:40 Throughout the Day: Breathing Techniques
39:47 End of the Day: Transitioning from Work to Home
45:28 Conclusion and Importance of Self-Care
10:32 The Importance of Self-Care
20:15 Biohacking for Optimal Performance
30:50 Integrating Personal Well-being and Business Success
45:49 The Connection Between Self-Care and Business

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This episode focuses on creating an environment and experience that makes employees want to stay and brings out the best in them. It covers topics such as differentiating between leadership and management, creating predictable environments, intrinsic motivators, defining winning aspirations and goals, individual and company-wide meetings, and developing a value proposition for talent. The episode emphasizes the importance of intentionality, transparency, and building a strong culture.

Takeaways

• Leadership is about providing clarity, direction, inspiration, while management is about setting clear expectations and creating systems for accountability.
• Intrinsic motivators for employees include autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
• Creating a clear purpose and vision for the organization is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.
• Regular one-on-one meetings and company-wide addresses promote transparency, accountability, and engagement.
• Building a strong culture requires intentional effort and a focus on creating an environment where employees can do their best work.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Differentiation between Leadership and Management

01:24
Creating Predictable Environments and Meeting Expectations

02:21
Intrinsic Motivators: Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose

05:36
Common Mistakes in Creating Purpose

06:58
Defining Winning Aspirations and Long-Term Goals

08:14
Essential Intent and Annual Objectives

09:33
Quarterly Objectives and Weekly Leadership Team Meetings

12:27
Individual Goals and One-on-One Meetings

13:56
Competing for Talent and Developing a Value Proposition

14:56
Company-Wide Addresses and Transparency

28:00
Creating an Intentional Environment and Building Culture

29:25
CEO One-on-One Sessions

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

In this episode, Mike discusses the importance of getting and keeping the best people in a business. He emphasises the need for businesses to have a deliberate and intentional process for hiring and building a strong team. Mike highlights the significance of creating an ideal organisational structure, designing job descriptions, and implementing a rigorous interview process. He also emphasises the importance of marketing to attract talent and aligning values with the hiring process. Additionally, Mike emphasises the need to set clear expectations for the first 90 days of a new hire's job.

Takeaways

• Building a strong team starts with a deliberate and intentional hiring process.
• Designing an ideal organizational structure and creating clear job descriptions are crucial for attracting and retaining the best people.
• Marketing to attract talent is as important as marketing to attract customers.
• Setting clear expectations for the first 90 days of a new hire's job is essential for their success and integration into the business.

Chapters

00:00
Keeping and Getting the Best People

02:19
Building Businesses that Thrive

04:41
Designing the Ideal Organizational Structure

06:38
Creating Job Descriptions and Interviewing Process

08:49
Internal Referral Schemes

10:13
Having a Clear Owner for the Recruitment Process

11:11
Marketing to Attract Talent

12:30
Building a Hiring Process

13:51
Fire Fast, Hire Slowly

15:43
Gut Check in the Hiring Process

20:22
Values in the Interview Process

25:08
Setting Expectations for the First 90 Days

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

In this episode, I, delve into the topic of 'Practical Resilience' and its crucial role in business and leadership. I open up about my recent experiences with my new venture, SMB Mastery, and how a personal crisis tested my resilience. I highlight the significance of confronting brutal truths in our businesses, maintaining healthy habits, and utilizing tools such as journaling and meditation to bolster mental resilience. Drawing on insights from thought leaders like Eckhart Tolle and Andrew Huberman, I emphasize the integration of personal resilience into our professional lives. Join me as we explore building sustainable resilience, enhancing leadership skills, and forging resilient teams for long-term success in the business world.

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

Building a business is hard. 
Maintaining healthy relationships with those that you care about is hard.
 Staying fit and healthy in your body, your mind and your emotions is hard. 
This podcast is about finding and sharing tools, strategies and experiences that may help you to achieve and maintain moderate success in your life, whatever that means to you. 
There is a ton of content created by the billionaires, the ultra successful athletes, and by people that are at a level that the vast majority of us will just never get to. And if you're anything like me, you're totally okay with that. 
This is a place where we talk about how to build a great business, but not necessarily a massive one. A place to talk about how we build a life that is balanced and integrated, but not necessarily optimised to levels that are not realistic for most of us. 
In short, it's a place where we explore how to be moderately successful. 
The work will always remain yours, and for the most part, it's simple, but not easy.
I sincerely hope it's valuable to you.

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
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Get in touch with me here.
-Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
https://lovethepodcast.com/Htbms
Get in touch with me here.
-Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
https://lovethepodcast.com/Htbms
Get in touch with me here.
- Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
https://lovethepodcast.com/Htbms
Get in touch with me here.
- Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
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Get in touch with me here.
- Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
https://lovethepodcast.com/Htbms
Get in touch with me here.
- Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
https://lovethepodcast.com/Htbms
Get in touch with me here.
- Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
https://lovethepodcast.com/Htbms
Get in touch with me here.
- Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
https://lovethepodcast.com/Htbms
Get in touch with me here.
- Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
https://lovethepodcast.com/Htbms
Get in touch with me here.
- Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
https://lovethepodcast.com/Htbms
Get in touch with me here.
- Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
https://lovethepodcast.com/Htbms
Get in touch with me here.
- Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

This is not the place where you'll hear about how to build a billion-dollar business, win an ironman event, or find spiritual enlightenment. What I can share is my experience around how to build, lead and exit a business of maybe a few million dollars, how to place in the top 10 in a mountain bike stage race or how to implement systems to continually work and improve on your mental and physical health.In short…I might be able to offer a little help on how to be moderately successful. To be really clear, nothing that I share is financial advice or advice of any kind for that matter but rather my own experience shared. It’s critical that you do your own research on anything that I share in this podcast and that you take responsibility for your own decisions.I want to challenge you to be more than just a passenger. If you hear anything in any of the episodes that resonate with you and that you want to implement in your own life, take action by teaching that thing to someone within the next 24 hours and then ask them to hold you accountable for doing the thing that you said you were going to do. Teaching is often the best way to learn and accountability is usually the thing between talk and meaningful, consistent action.
I hope you find some value...
Lastly, Please give us a rating - it really helps us to reach more folks like you:
https://lovethepodcast.com/Htbms
Get in touch with me here.
- Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

Building a business is hard. 
Maintaining healthy relationships with those that you care about is hard.
 Staying fit and healthy in your body, your mind and your emotions is hard. 
This podcast is about finding and sharing tools, strategies and experiences that may help you to achieve and maintain moderate success in your life, whatever that means to you. 
There is a ton of content created by the billionaires, the ultra successful athletes, and by people that are at a level that the vast majority of us will just never get to. And if you're anything like me, you're totally okay with that. 
This is a place where we talk about how to build a great business, but not necessarily a massive one. A place to talk about how we build a life that is balanced and integrated, but not necessarily optimised to levels that are not realistic for most of us. 
In short, it's a place where we explore how to be moderately successful. 
The work will always remain yours, and for the most part, it's simple, but not easy.
I sincerely hope it's valuable to you.

-Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

Building a business is hard. 
Maintaining healthy relationships with those that you care about is hard.
 Staying fit and healthy in your body, your mind and your emotions is hard. 
This podcast is about finding and sharing tools, strategies and experiences that may help you to achieve and maintain moderate success in your life, whatever that means to you. 
There is a ton of content created by the billionaires, the ultra successful athletes, and by people that are at a level that the vast majority of us will just never get to. And if you're anything like me, you're totally okay with that. 
This is a place where we talk about how to build a great business, but not necessarily a massive one. A place to talk about how we build a life that is balanced and integrated, but not necessarily optimised to levels that are not realistic for most of us. 
In short, it's a place where we explore how to be moderately successful. 
The work will always remain yours, and for the most part, it's simple, but not easy.
I sincerely hope it's valuable to you.

-Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

Building a business is hard. 
Maintaining healthy relationships with those that you care about is hard.
 Staying fit and healthy in your body, your mind and your emotions is hard. 
This podcast is about finding and sharing tools, strategies and experiences that may help you to achieve and maintain moderate success in your life, whatever that means to you. 
There is a ton of content created by the billionaires, the ultra successful athletes, and by people that are at a level that the vast majority of us will just never get to. And if you're anything like me, you're totally okay with that. 
This is a place where we talk about how to build a great business, but not necessarily a massive one. A place to talk about how we build a life that is balanced and integrated, but not necessarily optimised to levels that are not realistic for most of us. 
In short, it's a place where we explore how to be moderately successful. 
The work will always remain yours, and for the most part, it's simple, but not easy.
I sincerely hope it's valuable to you.

-Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

Building a business is hard. 
Maintaining healthy relationships with those that you care about is hard.
 Staying fit and healthy in your body, your mind and your emotions is hard. 
This podcast is about finding and sharing tools, strategies and experiences that may help you to achieve and maintain moderate success in your life, whatever that means to you. 
There is a ton of content created by the billionaires, the ultra successful athletes, and by people that are at a level that the vast majority of us will just never get to. And if you're anything like me, you're totally okay with that. 
This is a place where we talk about how to build a great business, but not necessarily a massive one. A place to talk about how we build a life that is balanced and integrated, but not necessarily optimised to levels that are not realistic for most of us. 
In short, it's a place where we explore how to be moderately successful. 
The work will always remain yours, and for the most part, it's simple, but not easy.
I sincerely hope it's valuable to you.

-Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

Building a business is hard. 
Maintaining healthy relationships with those that you care about is hard.
 Staying fit and healthy in your body, your mind and your emotions is hard. 
This podcast is about finding and sharing tools, strategies and experiences that may help you to achieve and maintain moderate success in your life, whatever that means to you. 
There is a ton of content created by the billionaires, the ultra successful athletes, and by people that are at a level that the vast majority of us will just never get to. And if you're anything like me, you're totally okay with that. 
This is a place where we talk about how to build a great business, but not necessarily a massive one. A place to talk about how we build a life that is balanced and integrated, but not necessarily optimised to levels that are not realistic for most of us. 
In short, it's a place where we explore how to be moderately successful. 
The work will always remain yours, and for the most part, it's simple, but not easy.
I sincerely hope it's valuable to you.

-Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

Building a business is hard. 
Maintaining healthy relationships with those that you care about is hard.
 Staying fit and healthy in your body, your mind and your emotions is hard. 
This podcast is about finding and sharing tools, strategies and experiences that may help you to achieve and maintain moderate success in your life, whatever that means to you. 
There is a ton of content created by the billionaires, the ultra successful athletes, and by people that are at a level that the vast majority of us will just never get to. And if you're anything like me, you're totally okay with that. 
This is a place where we talk about how to build a great business, but not necessarily a massive one. A place to talk about how we build a life that is balanced and integrated, but not necessarily optimised to levels that are not realistic for most of us. 
In short, it's a place where we explore how to be moderately successful. 
The work will always remain yours, and for the most part, it's simple, but not easy.
I sincerely hope it's valuable to you.

-Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

Building a business is hard. 
Maintaining healthy relationships with those that you care about is hard.
 Staying fit and healthy in your body, your mind and your emotions is hard. 
This podcast is about finding and sharing tools, strategies and experiences that may help you to achieve and maintain moderate success in your life, whatever that means to you. 
There is a ton of content created by the billionaires, the ultra successful athletes, and by people that are at a level that the vast majority of us will just never get to. And if you're anything like me, you're totally okay with that. 
This is a place where we talk about how to build a great business, but not necessarily a massive one. A place to talk about how we build a life that is balanced and integrated, but not necessarily optimised to levels that are not realistic for most of us. 
In short, it's a place where we explore how to be moderately successful. 
The work will always remain yours, and for the most part, it's simple, but not easy.
I sincerely hope it's valuable to you.

-Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/

Building a business is hard. 
Maintaining healthy relationships with those that you care about is hard.
 Staying fit and healthy in your body, your mind and your emotions is hard. 
This podcast is about finding and sharing tools, strategies and experiences that may help you to achieve and maintain moderate success in your life, whatever that means to you. 
There is a ton of content created by the billionaires, the ultra successful athletes, and by people that are at a level that the vast majority of us will just never get to. And if you're anything like me, you're totally okay with that. 
This is a place where we talk about how to build a great business, but not necessarily a massive one. A place to talk about how we build a life that is balanced and integrated, but not necessarily optimised to levels that are not realistic for most of us. 
In short, it's a place where we explore how to be moderately successful. 
The work will always remain yours, and for the most part, it's simple, but not easy.
I sincerely hope it's valuable to you.

-Mike

Find out more about  working with me or about applying to join the ILN.  mike@smbmastery.com.au

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/

https://theintentionalleaders.com/