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Author: Rich Gee & BJ Flagg

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As a small business owner, you're living in the middle of a battlefield—strategies, tech, and advice are coming at you faster than ever. It's chaos out there, and it's only getting crazier. The question is: How do you cut through the noise and WIN?

That's where we come in. Rich Gee, one of the world's top business coaches, and BJ Flagg, a brand marketing legend, are here to help you crush it. We keep every episode short, sweet, and PACKED with the insights you need to dominate your market and explode your growth.

Tune in, level up, and get back to business with a whole new arsenal of ideas to grow your company to the next level. Let's make it happen.
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Today we're talking about the bravest move a business owner can make: Raising your rates. Discounting is a race to the bottom, and the prize for winning is going out of business.
How to land A-Players when you don't have a Fortune 500 budget. Everyone thinks it's about the paycheck - that's the myth. Let's get you the team you deserve without breaking the bank.
Most businesses work so hard to get the "Yes," they forget what happens the minute the contract is signed. It's that gap between the "Yes" and the actual work where customers decide if they love you or regret you.
Today we're talking about Cognitive Drift - the silent killer of execution. Near misses. Tiny mistakes. Big consequences. We're giving you a simple fix that works.
The smartest people in the room aren't the ones with the most knowledge - they're the ones who adapt fastest.
We see so many owners getting stuck in the planning phase, but today is about movement. It's about ditching the old baggage and embracing the tools that make this year your best one yet. Instead of just wishing for a better year, we are building the engine to guarantee it.
Today, we are opening the door to a massive opportunity that many business owners assume is locked. We're talking about how to scale your business to the moon using an expertise-rich team of contract employees and freelancers without the weight of a traditional payroll.
We will show you how to grow your revenue on YouTube and Instagram without ever pointing a camera at your face. Most people are afraid to do this and they assume that means social media is off the table for them. It's not.
Most businesses treat Hybrid work as "a lack of policy." They say, "Come in when you want," or "Just work from home whenever." That is a recipe for a ghost town office and disconnected employees.
Today, we are tackling the biggest hurdle for solopreneurs - this is the moment you move from "Freelancer" to "CEO." BJ and Rich will unpack how to do this without losing your shirt - or your mind.
It's the next level - tailoring your message to individual customer needs, at scale. It's the end of "one-size-fits-all" marketing: "Mass marketing is dead" and customers expect you to know them. It turns one-time buyers into loyal, repeat fans.
Today, we are hitting pause on the business hustle. You're thinking: "I don't have time for soft, fuzzy feelings." "I have end-of-year targets to hit." But here is the truth - Gratitude isn't just an emotion. It is a retention strategy - It is a profit multiplier. If you are constantly working without appreciation, your team feels it. Your clients feel it. And you burn out.  
The next level of workplace wellness is recharging focus, mindset, and long-term performance. With busy schedules and high demands, people are seeking more innovative ways to stay sharp.
Today, we're diving into a dynamic evolution for small biz legacies. Younger generations are stepping up with fresh ideas on work-life balance, tech-savvy approaches, and purpose-driven goals. It turns traditional handovers into opportunities for innovation, but only if you're prepared. .
Today, we're diving into a game-changing shift - the rise of voice search is flipping traditional SEO on its head. With the advent of ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and similar tools, people have become accustomed to simply voicing their desires. It turns searches into natural conversations, leaving outdated keywords behind.
Today we're tackling a sneaky mindset thief for owners and leaders: The constant pull of comparing yourself to others zaps your joy and focus. Scrolling through social media, we see competitors' big wins, flashy growth, and perfect teams. It sparks envy, making you question your own path and progress.
Today we're tackling a silent energy drainer for owners and leaders - the emotional sting of sales rejection that torpedoes your confidence. Hearing "No" from a prospect or losing a key client feels like a gut punch and makes you second-guess your worth and strategy.
Today we're tackling a silent energy drainer for owners and leaders: resistance from your own team and clients that torpedoes your bold moves. Staff and clients scuttle new ideas, products, and services with offhand comments like "That'll never work" or "Why change what's fine?" - making you second-guess your vision.
Today, we're tackling a silent energy drainer for owners and leaders: guilt in the grind of entrepreneurship. Guilt creeps in from missing family time, sacrificing health for success, or even feeling bad about your wins while others struggle. It drains focus, erodes joy, and stalls growth. We're going to unpack the emotional burdens and share tools to build healthier boundaries.
Rich's new book, Catalyst Leadership, is live - it's not for the fainthearted. This is your operating system for leaders who want to move faster, cut the drama, and build the next version of their business.
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