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Worms and Work Ethic
When I was a really little kid, as far as I can remember, selling worms was the first Entrepreneurial thing I ever did. I can't even remember who I was selling the worms to, but it was somewhere in Pennsylvania. As a little kid, I also used to cut lawns and grass,...
Feeling Worthy
Here’s my attitude: “I’m not entitled to anything, and nothing is going to come to me, without creating value first.” This is something I learned from my good friend, and Founder of Strategic Coach, Dan Sullivan. “Imposter Syndrome” is one of the biggest things...
How Are You Wired?
I think there are mission-based Entrepreneurs and there are obsession-based Entrepreneurs. Mission-based Entrepreneurs are very methodical. They like boring businesses. I have a good friend who is an incredibly smart marketer and he thrives when business is boring and...
What Is A Carpet Cleaner Doing Sending Flowers To My Wife?
During my early years, I had a strategy I would teach Carpet Cleaners on how to send referral rewards after someone referred a Client to them. When I showed them how to do this in combination with joint ventures, it worked REALLY well. For example, my Carpet Cleaning...
How To Get More Media Attention
When Joe sat down with media expert Paula Rizzo, Paula gave her thoughts on what Entrepreneurs can do to get more media attention. One of the points Paula makes is you need to put yourself in the shoes of your audience. Media is about THEM, not you. THAT is the lens...
Questions To Find Your Calling
When Joe sat down with his friend Eben Pagan, a well-known Entrepreneur and technology investor, an interesting idea came up about WORK. Different work produces different results. Some people get up everyday and are excited about their work. Others have enjoyable...
How the Founder of Whole Foods Built a Conscious Company
When Joe interviewed John Mackey, the CEO of Whole Foods Market, at the Genius Network Annual Event, John discussed how to build a company with conscious capitalism as its’ core. "It starts with a higher purpose," John says. "Why does your organization exist? What is...
Why an Email or Text Is Never Enough
The majority of people I encounter make a huge mistake: They send emails or texts without the willingness to make a phone call or follow-up. Here’s what I mean: I introduce people continuously to each other via Genius Networking. I then follow up with them to ask them...
One of the Greatest Advantages
People underestimate the value of words. They also overlook one of the very best ways to learn marketing: Study Direct Mail. Today, many internet marketers are very promiscuous. They think in terms of quantity of social media posts, or they push out many, many emails....
Direct Mail Marketing Mastery
#438 Episode Summary: How direct mail can give you a competitive advantage and make you a better marketer both offline AND online. If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go...
Epiphanies Every Entrepreneur Should Know
#437 Episode Summary: A collection of the most interesting moments and insights from Joe Polish’s sabbatical. If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com....
Use Videos to Attact and Keep More Customers
#436 Episode Summary: The types of videos that help solve people’s problems, deliver massive value, and differentiate you from competitors. If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network,...
Managing, Time, Projects, and Your Marketing Calendar
#435 Episode Summary: Do you have a big project coming up and feel overwhelmed by the amount of work you need to get done? This episode features Joe Polish and Dean Jackson, who share their secret to creating systems that allow them to get more done faster. If you’d...
The Importance of Ideas and Seeking to Improve Them
#434 Episode Summary: Dean and Joe discuss the importance of developing and nurturing good ideas as part of your overall goal to produce amazing results. If you’re looking to improve your results both personally and professionally, be sure to listen carefully so that...
Develop Pivot-ability and Take Your Business and Life to the Next Level
#433 Episode Summary When you Pivot, you have the ability to choose your path without being constrained by the fears and limiting beliefs that hold so many back. You can find leadership opportunities that are right for you where others saw none. You transform from a...
Jumpstart Your Marketing Plan
#432 Episode Summary: The easiest way to develop a killer marketing plan is to apply a proven structured process. This episode with Entrepreneur and marketing genius Dean Jackson will help you fine-tune your initial approach and create both a strategy and actual...
Take Control of Your Time and Improve Productivity
#431 Episode Summary: If you want more productivity and less stress in your business and your life, listen to this episode on how to build more time into your day so you can do the things that you want to do. If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the...
Breakthroughs in Business
#430 Episode Summary: Dean and Joe both give their best practices for the most important aspects of marketing. If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com....
How You Can Use Crowdfunding to Grow Your Business
#206 Episode Summary: ABOUT CHANCE BARNETT: Over the last 15 years I’ve started and grown several successful internet businesses, a few of which has scaled into the millions of subscribers, revenues, or users. I’ve also failed and experienced the bitter-sweet taste of...
How to Hire a Marketing Consultant
#202 Episode Summary: About Brian: Starting in the list business gave me a solid foundation in learning about audiences, demographics and database marketing; then, working in all media helping Boardroom sell millions of newsletter subscriptions and consumer books put...
Creating a Thriving Company Culture with Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh
#201 Episode Summary: In 1999, at the age of 24, Tony Hsieh (pronounced Shay) sold LinkExchange, the company he co-founded, to Microsoft for $265 million. He then joined us as an advisor and investor, and eventually became CEO, where he helped us grow from almost no...
The Health Benefits of Buti Yoga
#200 Episode Summary: Joe Polish does yoga with Bizzie Goldby Joe Polish Founder of Genius Network P.S. I've created a resource page as a central guide with access to valuable resources available to you right now. Check it out at www.GeniusNetwork.com/Vision-Insight....
Essential Strengths and Qualities for Success
#199 Episode Summary: ABOUT WYLAND: Over 30 years ago, marine life artist Wyland exploded on the scene with his rich, majestic murals of marine life. The timing couldn’t have been better – the environmental movement was in full swing and ocean-themed art was in high...
Joe Polish Presents to a Group of Fine Artists About the Art of Marketing
#197 Episode Summary: In this episode, you’ll get to see a presentation that Joe Polish delivered to a group of fine artists with his insights on storytelling, framing, adding value, education based marketing, and much more! This presentation is directed to artists,...
Dr. Robert Cialdini on Influence
#149 Episode Summary: This week’s Saturday Matinee performance is Dr. Robert Cialdini starring in the first I Love Marketing conference.by Joe Polish Founder of Genius Network P.S. I've created a resource page as a central guide with access to valuable resources...
Various Marketing Q&A
#72 Episode Summary: Dean and Joe do a Q&A session In 30 seconds something that’s been done that’s worth 250k How to package and present your business How to build your credibility by giving people confidence Investing in getting results for your prospects Lessons...
Why People Don’t Buy
#56 Episode Summary: Dean and Joe talk about the value of figuring out why people don’t buy Joe shares his $10,000 experience in overcoming barriers Dean shares a secret marketing wisdom resource you can use PLUS: what to do once you know why YOUR people don’t buy by...