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Ep. 25:
Work ON Your Business, Not IN It

Are you caught in the whirlwind of day-to-day tasks, leaving little room for strategic planning and growth? We get it, and so does our expert guest, Brigham Dickinson, President & Founder of Power Selling Pros. In this episode, we unpack the crucial concept of working ON your business, not just IN it. It’s time to break free from the daily grind and start steering your ship toward long-term success.

Discover the transformative shift from being a business operator to becoming a strategic business owner. Brigham walks you through actionable steps and shares valuable insights on how to reclaim your time, boost productivity, and lay the foundation for sustainable growth. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, this episode is a game-changer. Tune in to unlock the secrets of working smarter, not harder.

Timestamp Summary:

[02:13] The dangerous entrepreneur myth that no one can do it better.

[03:29] Why many entrepreneurs can never let go and the key to breaking free.

[04:32] The reason for starting a business – to invest in people who care more.

[06:31] What happens when successful entrepreneurs start making over $100k/month.

[07:50] Simple tips to empower your team and become a leader they’ll follow.

[10:57] The key to delegating everything except 1 or 2 tasks.

[13:53] How investing in people over jobs leads to growth and loyalty.

[15:38] Why we get stuck working “in” instead of “on” the business.

[17:44] Meekness is not weakness – examples of great meek leaders.

[19:29] The gradual process of becoming a better leader.

[21:29] How Power Selling Pros develops customer-facing teams through coaching.

Connect with Brigham Dickinson, President & Founder of Power Selling Pros:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brigham-dickinson

Power Selling Pros: https://powersellingpros.com/

Brigham’s Book: Something to Give

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About the Host

Ryan Englin is passionate about supporting blue collar companies to build amazingly productive companies by hiring the right people. Growing up, he saw his own father working 12-hour shifts and weekends as an owner/operator, witnessing firsthand the struggles that these companies have in hiring quality frontline employees.

His company, Core Matters, provides coaching and training on attracting, hiring, and retaining rock star employees. Using his proven process, the Core Fit Hiring System, small and midsize businesses learn how to start hiring better people, faster.

- Ryan Englin | CEO

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