The Go-Giver Podcast

Innovation, Business Strategies, Creative Thinking, Ideas, Connection
Summary

Not focusing on your competition is NOT the same as ignoring them. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Bob Sager shows us how to be creative and innovative as a way of distinguishing our businesses FROM the competition… in a very crowded and noisy marketplace. That and more on today's show.

Bob's Thought of the Day
We'll explore:

The difference between FOCUSING on your competitors and ACKNOWLEDGING them.
Why it's important to learn about your competitors but to focus on your customer.
That successful people live in the world that IS, not the world they WISH it is.
That your role is to create value for those in your target market—those you serve and wish to serve.
Interview with Bob Sager

You'll discover:
The importance of presenting yourself in an innovative way, so people will pay attention.
The top three problem areas for businesses.
The principle of "magnification" in order to engage prospective customers.
How Bob Sager's game, What's the BIG Idea? elevates your creative thinking skills.
That coming up with good ideas means coming up with a lot of ideas.
An overview of Bob Sager's subscription service for business strategies.
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People only pay attention until they THINK they know what you're saying. Then they quickly move on. @sagerbob #communication
You have 5 seconds or less to capture people's attention. @sagerbob #attention
If you want to come up with good ideas, you have to come up with a lot of ideas. @sagrebob #ideas

Interview Links
Find Bob Sager on LinkedIn.
Follow Bob Sager on Twitter.
Chat with Bob Sager on Clubhouse: @bobsager.
101 Freaking Brilliant Business Ideas: And Ten Ways YOU Can Create Your Own by Bob Sager
Discovering Your Greatness: A Higher Level Thinking and Action Guide by Bob Sager
Living a Wealthy Life: Stories of Gaining an Abundance in All Five Forms of Wealth by Bob Sager
Visit Spear Point Solutions' website.
Connect with Spear Point Solutions on LinkedIn.
Follow Speak Point Solutions on Facebook.
Explore Spear Point Solutions' Resources.
Learn More About the What's the BIG Idea Game Show.
Check Out What's the BIG Idea Show's Facebook Page.
Watch What's the BIG Idea Show on Youtube.
Resources
The Go-Giver Success Alliance look
Bob's Ten Feel-Good Questions
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way
The Go-Giver
The Go-Giver Leader
The Go-Giver Influencer
GoGiverSalesAcademy.com
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
TheGoGiver.com
GoGiverSpeaker.com
Burg.com
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Happiness, Success, Integrity, Accountability, Intentionality
 
Summary
 
What does it really take … to be happy? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, international franchisor Sarah Nuse will share wisdom from her fantastic book, Destined for Greatness. That and more on today's show.
 
Bob's Thought of the Day
 
We'll explore:
 
The idea that the pursuit of happiness is part of our human nature.
That acting incongruently with your values makes it nearly impossible to be happy. 
A converse truth: when you're willing to stand on principle—even turning down a business opportunity others think you're crazy to refuse—you WILL be happier.
Knowing that much more often than not, staying true to your principles will not be self-sacrificial but rather the best business AND financial move you could make.
 
Interview with Sarah Nuse
 
You'll discover:
 
The fascinating story of how needing to earn some extra cash in college would lead to an international business career. And how desperation can catapult you to greatness.
The power (and necessity) of doing the uncomfortable when building a business. 
Sarah and her sister, Megan's Shark Tank appearance...and the intrigue that transpired.
The importance of aligning your business with who you are and who you want to be.
Details about Sarah's Destined for Greatness Accountability Program.
How accountability and intentionality can help you accomplish your dreams, expand your goals, and deepen your relationships.
 
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Soil responds to seeds, not wishes. ~ Sarah Nuse #fuelyourfire
If you want to be great, you just have to be good every single day. ~ Sarah Nuse #greatness
Being held accountable helps me to grow, change, and dream bigger, because I'm not alone. ~ Sarah Nuse #accountability
 
Thought of The Day Link: Episode 16 Alignment, Success, & Happiness https://thegogiver.com/2016/05/016-alignment-success-happiness/ 
Interview Links
SarahNuse.com
TippiToesDance.com
Destined for Greatness: Living an inspired life, from head to Tippi Toes by Sarah Nuse
Listen to Sarah's Podcast
Hire Sarah to Speak
Take Sarah's Course
Follow Sarah on Facebook
Follow Sarah on Instagram
 
Resources
 
The Go-Giver Success Alliance
Bob's Ten Feel-Good Questions
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 
The Go-Giver 
The Go-Giver Leader
The Go-Giver Influencer
GoGiverSalesAcademy.com
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
TheGoGiver.com
GoGiverSpeaker.com
Burg.com 
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Twitter, Social Media, Quotes, Excellence, Listening
 
Summary
 
The challenge of communicating effectively on Twitter can actually help us to be better communicators. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. Then in the second segment, we'll look at a few powerful tweets and then expound on them a bit in order to attain an even deeper understanding. That and more on today's show.
 
Bob's Thought of the Day
 
We'll explore:
 
Why Twitter can be a hotbed for misunderstanding, hurt feelings, and an insult or two.
The importance of caring enough to ask ourselves how what we are about to say (and how we are about to say it) will likely be interpreted by the other person.
Why we must train ourselves to communicate in a way that works for everyone involved. 
 
Segment 2
 
You'll discover several timeless, wisdom-filled quotes and why they are so powerful:
 
"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." –Ruth Bader Ginsburg, former United States Supreme Court Justice
"Excellence is not an 'aspiration.' Excellence is not a 'hill to climb.' Excellence is the next five minutes. Or it is nothing at all." –Tom Peters, author of The Excellence Dividend
"The older I grow the more apt I am to doubt my own judgment." –Benjamin Franklin, inventor, printer, and United States diplomat




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The challenge of communicating effectively on Twitter can actually help us to become better communicators.
"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." – RBG #change
"The older I grow the more apt I am to doubt my own judgment." ~Benjamin Franklin #judgment
"Excellence is not an 'aspiration.' Excellence is not a 'hill to climb.' Excellence is the next five minutes. Or it is nothing at all." @tom_peters, author of "The Excellence Dividend" #excellence
 
Links from Today's Episode
 
Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change by Greg Satell 
The Excellence Dividend: Meeting the Tech Tide with Work That Wows and Jobs That Last by Tom Peters 
THINK AGAIN: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant
Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant
Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio
 
Resources
 
The Go-Giver Success Alliance
Bob's Ten Feel-Good Questions
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 
The Go-Giver 
The Go-Giver Leader
The Go-Giver Influencer
GoGiverSalesAcademy.com
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
TheGoGiver.com
GoGiverSpeaker.com
Burg.com 
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Beliefs, Visualization, Brain, Mind, Success
Summary
 
One is never too successful to retrain their brain. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Frederique Murphy shows leaders all over the world how to do that very thing. And that's what we'll discuss. That and more on today's show.
 
Bob's Thought of the Day
 
We'll explore:
 
A surprising experience from a number of years ago: while speaking at the Million Dollar Round Table of Insurance's international convention, I discovered that many of the very top producers had major issues with actually asking for referrals.
The importance of developing an abundance mindset in order to overcome an unconscious belief system that keeps us from attaining success and abundance.
 
Interview with Frederique Murphy
 
You'll discover:
 
How Frederique came to devote herself to the topic of neuroscience.
The moment she knew she was going to help others discover what she learned herself.
The difference between the mind and the brain.
What neuroplasticity is, and how you can make it work for your success.
Why you must lead beyond the edge of your comfort zone.
Three elements you must have in order to change: beliefs, attitude, and behavior.
The power of using imagery to help your brain visualize reaching your goal.





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Awareness leads to change. The more aware you are, the better equipped you are to lead your life where you want to be. @IrishSmiley #awareness
Use the power of your mind to rewire your brain. @IrishSmiley #brain
What is neuroplasticity, and how you can make it work for your success? @IrishSmiley #knowledge
 
Interview Links
 
FrederiqueMurphy.com
Lead Beyond The Edge: The Bold Path to Extraordinary Results by Frederique Murphy
Frederique's Blog, Podcast & Speaking Page 
Connect with Frederique on Facebook
Connect with Frederique on LinkedIn
Follow Frederique on Twitter
Follow Frederique on Instagram
Follow Frederique on Pinterest
Frederique's YouTube channel
 
Resources
 
The Go-Giver Success Alliance
Bob's Ten Feel-Good Questions
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 
The Go-Giver 
The Go-Giver Leader
The Go-Giver Influencer
GoGiverSalesAcademy.com
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
TheGoGiver.com
GoGiverSpeaker.com
Burg.com 
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Peace, Organization, Prosperity, Finances, Mindset
Summary
 
What we decide to believe about ourselves is so often what we become. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Kenya Nelson Stevens will share her thoughts and wisdom on what she calls "Peaceful Prosperity." That and more on today's show.
 
Bob's Thought of the Day
 
We'll explore:
 
Why financial prosperity has little to do with numbers and everything to do with our thoughts, feelings, and emotions around them.
How telling myself as a kid that I was horrible at math eventually hurt me in business.  
Why you should make a proactive study of financial prosperity and begin reprogramming those less-than-helpful beliefs about yourself.
 
Interview with Kenya Nelson Stevens 
 
You'll discover:
 
Why Kenya is called an "accountant with the heart of a teacher."
The importance of understanding accounting principles and practices such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and more.
Kenya's Positive Prosperity Cycle.
Why organization and a clear vision is such a vital part of prosperity.
The importance of health and wellness to your prosperity.
Why everyone has the capacity and power to prosper in every aspect of their life, regardless of their situation or background.



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"When we have peace, it leads to clarity, and clarity leads to prosperity." ~Kenya Nelson Stevens #peacefulprosperity
"The abundance of the universe is truly available for everyone." ~Kenya Nelson Stevens #abundance #peacefulprosperity
"Everyone has the capacity and power to prosper in every aspect of their life, regardless of their situation or background." ~Kenya Nelson Stevens #peacefulprosperity
 
Interview Links
 
KNS.Solutions
Kenya's wellness website
SmallTownGirlBoss.com
Kenya's Quickbooks page
Hire Kenya to speak
Connect with Kenya on Facebook
Connect with Kenya on LinkedIn
Follow Kenya on Instagram
 
Resources
 
The Go-Giver Success Alliance
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant
Bob's Ten Feel-Good Questions
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 
The Go-Giver 
The Go-Giver Leader
The Go-Giver Influencer
GoGiverSalesAcademy.com
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
TheGoGiver.com
GoGiverSpeaker.com
Burg.com 
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