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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
If you want to talk about working with me get in touch on mike@smbmastery.com.au or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/
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Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
Send us Fan Mail 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...
Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
Send us Fan Mail 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 abo...
Send us Fan Mail 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...
Send us Fan Mail 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...
Send us Fan Mail 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 bu...
Send us Fan Mail 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 effective...
Send us Fan Mail 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/
Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
Send us Fan Mail 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. Find out more about working with me or about applyi...
Send us Fan Mail 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. Find out more about working with me or about applying to join the ILN.&nb...
Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
Send us Fan Mail 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 con...
Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
Send us Fan Mail 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 busine...
Send us Fan Mail 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/
Send us Fan Mail 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 process...
Send us Fan Mail 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 reali...
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What a great podcast. The content is of high quality and very insightful. I get tones out of it. Well done.