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Tom Ziglar - A Discussion On The Changing Landscape Of Business Today

What a thrill to talk to my friend, Tom Ziglar!  Many years ago I was very much influenced by Tom's dad, Zig Ziglar.  Zig would talk to me as I drove my car from account to account while I worked my sales route. After almost wearing out the cassette tape in my car's tape deck, I gained the courage and inspiration to quit my job and become an entrepreneur at the age of 37.  I had a 2 year old son, and my wife was pregnant with our daughter at the time I came home and told my wife that I wanted resign from the corporate world to pursue my dreams.  The rest is history!   Tom and I discuss the everchanging business climate today, and how we as small business owners have to navigate these uncertain waters.  I know you will truly enjoy this episode of Bring On Success...   Tom Ziglar's Bio - Tom Ziglar, CEO of Ziglar, Inc., not only shares a last name with his father, Zig Ziglar, he also carries on his philosophy: ”You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” He is boldly taking Ziglar, Inc., into the world of social communities, Twitter, blogs, and live video webcasts to present the tried-and-true message of hope, integrity, and positive thinking to a whole new audience. Contact Tom Ziglar Tom Ziglar.  

Jordan Adler - Beach Money - Networking To Success

Jordan Adler is my guest on this episode of Bring On Success! I ask Jordan what made him so successful in Network Marketing.  Jordan told me - "We network in all businesses..."  Basically, in order to build a successful business we all must network on a regular to build our "Rolodex". This is a must listen episode!  I know you will walkaway with a few great 'Nuggets' to incorporate into your business building efforts!   Jordan Adler's Bio - Jordan was involved in 10 network marketing companies in his first 11 years in the business and never signed up a single distributor. At the age of 34 years old, he had less than $200 in the bank. He had $36,000 in credit card debt on 22 credit cards. He was living in a garage in Tempe, AZ and his rent was $200 a month. His jeep had been broken down for 2 years and he was taking a bus to work. His job paid him $14,000 a year after the airline he worked for had just filed bankruptcy. 36 months later, Jordan became a top earner in his company of 2 1/2 million distributors and went on to make $20 million in network marketing. Jordan has built businesses consisting of over 200,000 distributors and nearly 500,000 customers in countries all over the globe. He’s a builder, speaker, leader, trainer and motivator. His audiences are mesmerized by his stories that inspire belief and action. Jordan sees himself as a dream broker. He lives his personal dreams on a large scale and then inspires others to go for theirs. Contact Jordan Adler Jordan Adler.  

Lee Roff - Lords Chimney - Entrepreneurship Discussion

Lee Roff from Lords Chimney in Houston, Texas joins Jim Klauck on this episode of the Bring On Success program.  Lee discusses how he began his chimney sweep business almost 20 years ago.   Jim and Lee share stories of entrepreneurship from their decades of experience growing small businesses.  

Dan Antonelli - KickCharge Creative - Branded Not Blanded

Dan Antonelli, author of Branded Not Blanded, joins me on this episode. Dan talks to the importance of creating the right brand for your home service company. Dan will be signing his new book at the upcoming Vertical Track conference in Phoenix, AZ from October 12th-14th. (More about Vertical Track below...) Get Your Copy of Dan's Book Today -   Dan wrote Branded Not Blanded   The Blueprint for a Killer Home Service Brand. Now is the time to invest in your home service branding and build a brand that is unique and disruptive. This book gives you the blueprint for how to build a brand that stands out, attracts the right clients and employees, and wins the hearts and minds of your ideal customer. Covering the basics from naming and tagline to the logistics of building a disruptive wrap, you’ll learn how better branding yields a much-improved marketing ROI and a smaller marketing budget. This book features real case studies from home service business owners. You’ll read about the results their new brands have had, and the effect not only on revenue but internal culture. Imagine your home service brand standing out instead of just fitting in (blanding). What would happen for your home service business if it had a unique, and disruptive brand that people remembered when they needed service? Written by Dan Antonelli, the Creative Director and President of KickCharge™ Creative, this book leverages his nearly 30-year track record of developing some of the most successful home service brands in the country. With over 2000 brands to his credit, Dan shares his winning formula to get inside home consumers’ minds and help create a brand that connects them to your home service company. When it comes to branding, home service companies have two choices: Build a disruptive brand and spend less on marketing or overspend on marketing to overcome a poor brand. Most choose the latter, which creates an opportunity for your company to take market share by building a truly disruptive brand! The Vertical Track speaker list runs deep with other great speakers as well including Tommy Mello, Ken Goodrich, Joe Polish, Ellen Rohr, Keith Mercurio and many more! Oh, and I, Jim Klauck, will be dropping some Marketing Nuggets for everyone on Friday afternoon!  See you there! If you have not registered for the event yet get in while there is still room.  Click here for Vertical Track details - Vertical Track Conference Vertical Track.  

Al Levi - 7 - Power Contractor - Vertical Track

Al Levi, author of The 7-Power Contractor joins me on this episode. Al reveals some of what he will talking about at the upcoming Vertical Track conference in Phoenix, AZ from October 12th-14th. The Vertical Track speaker list runs deep with other great speakers as well including Tommy Mello, Ken Goodrich, Joe Polish, Ellen Rohr, Keith Mercurio and many more! Oh, and I, Jim Klauck, will be dropping some Marketing Nuggets for everyone on Friday afternoon!  See you there! If you have not registered for the event yet get in while there is still room.  Click here for Vertical Track details - Vertical Track Conference Vertical Track.   More about Al Levi... Al Levi, The 7-Power Contractor, is a business consultant, teacher, author, and successful former contractor who helps other contractors learn to run theirbusinesses with less stress and more success through his book, online one-of-a kind Operating Manuals program, and he’s been a long-running columnist for Plumbing & Mechanical magazine. Jim and Al discuss the issues contractors deal with on a day-to-day basis and discuss solutions through the 7- Power Contractor method. Check Out Al's Website - 7 Power Contractor 7 Power Contractor.   Get Your Copy of Al's Book Today -   Al Levi wrote 7 Power Contractor : 7 Power Contractor.

Tommy Mello -A1 Garage Door Service - Vertical Track

This is a must listen podcast!  Tommy Mello from A1 Garage Door Service joins me today on the program. Tommy talks about the upcoming Vertical Track Conference in Phoenix, AZ - October 12th-14th.  Speakers from the likes of Ken Goodrich, Ellen Rohr, Joe Polish, Keith Mercurio and many more! If you have not registered for the event yet get in while there is still room.  Click here for Vertical Track details - Vertical Track Conference Vertical Track.    

AC Lockyer - Pattern Success - September 5, 2022

The 5 Keys to Pattern Success by AC Lockyer - AC Lockyer, a third generation service professional joins Jim Klauck on this podcast to discuss AC's book "The 5 Keys to Pattern Success"! Emulate the lifelong system that AC Lockyer has used to create and sustain success throughout his business and personal life. In his book, The 5 Keys to Pattern Success, AC reveals his five keys to pattern success, introduces a concept to develop each key, then recounts personal stories of how he used them to achieve success-even when the odds seemed insurmountable. AC’s stunning, immersive book will transform your goal-setting and execution processes, enriching your life and helping you to achieve all your life’s goals.

Al Levi -7- Power Contractor - Grow Big With Training

Al Levi, The 7-Power Contractor, is a business consultant, teacher, author, and successful former contractor who helps other contractors learn to run theirbusinesses with less stress and more success through his book, online one-of-a kind Operating Manuals program, and he’s been a long-running columnist for Plumbing & Mechanical magazine. Jim and Al discuss the issues contractors deal with on a day-to-day basis and discuss solutions through the 7- Power Contractor method. Check Out Al's Website - 7 Power Contractor 7 Power Contractor.   Get Your Copy of Al's Book Today -   Al Levi wrote 7 Power Contractor : 7 Power Contractor.

Tommy Mello -A1 Garage Door Service

"Everyone Is A Winner"!  Tommy Mello is my guest on this podcast.  Tommy owns the fastest growing garage door company in the U.S.A.  Tommy talks about the new book he is writing called - "Everyone Is A Winner".  That sums up Tommy's philosophy at A1 Garage Doors! In other exciting news - The A1 Garage Door Podcast now ranks as the #1 Garage Door Podcast in the world!  Check Out A1's Podcast - A1 Garage Door Podcast TOP Garage Door Podcast.    

Joe Crisara - Service MVP

Joe Crisara is America’s Service Sales coach! Joe has been helping service companies for nearly 45 years and has performed services for companies just like yours.  Like you, Joe suffered frustration & heartbreak, and poured out the blood, sweat & tears it takes to survive. Over time, Joe has learned to change how he did things and was able to get more traction and better results. Joe is here today to help all of us in service businesses thrive!  Not just survive!  Check Out Joe's Website - Service MVP SERVICE MVP.   Imagine your business one year from now…   Your office, service, sales, and installation teams delivering that “WOW” experience to every client.   Your team creating customized premium, mid-range, and economy solutions for every customer.   Your team assisting clients to bring every opportunity to the most profitable conclusion   Motivated team members trained to provide the best service possible in every situation.   See high revenue and profit Online reviews filled with 5-star ratings and glowing praise

Howard Partridge - Failure To Implement

Get Your Copy of FTI Today   Howard Partridge, Speaker, Business Coach and Author wrote Failure To Implement : Failure To Implement. Check out the latest Bring On Success podcast with Jim Klauck where he interviews Howard Partridge, the author of Failure To Implement. Why is it that we don't do the things we know we should do to be more successful? Is it a lack of time? A lack of discipline? A lack of motivation?The number one reason most people don't reach their biggest dreams and goals is what international business coach Howard Partridge calls F.T.I. Failure to Implement. Many times, people know what to do and how to do it; they just don't do it.In this podcast Howard Partridge reveals the causes of F.T.I. and offers a proven path to overcoming the tendency toward inaction. The four keys to implementation that it outlines will give you the momentum you need to propel yourself to phenomenal success.Howard has been a business owner for 35 years and has been coaching business owners, leaders, and individuals to success for more than two decades. Now you can profit from his experience and unlock the keys to your biggest dreams and goals. Listen to end for a FREE book offer from the host, Jim Klauck.

Lenny Gray -The Door To Door Millionaire

Get Your Copy of Lenny's Book Today - Lenny wrote the Door-to-Door Millionaire Series which includes his books: Door-to-Door Millionaire: Secrets of Making the Sale & MORE Door-to-Door Millionaire: Next-Level Training.   His career in the door-to-door sales industry began in the late 1990s. Along with running his own companies, my guest, Lenny Gray consults for a variety of other businesses, and teach his sales techniques and methods to a multitude of audiences. Lenny has consulted for start-ups that are generating millions of dollars in revenue, and one company that is valued at over 2 billion dollars!These resources include some of what he’s learned while knocking doors and interacting with millions of people. There isn’t a tougher environment to sell than going door to door, and Lenny’s techniques translate into any sales setting, even into daily communication with family, friends and colleagues. These methods are proven to make decent salespeople good and good salespeople great!

Ellen Rohr -Zoom Drain

I've known Ellen Rohr for years!  In 2009, I interviewed Ellen on my Bring On Success Radio Show which used to air locally on a Houston radio station.  Now Ellen is back with me on the podcast. On this podcast Ellen shows us how to raise our prices without batting an eyelash or making excuses!  If you want your home service company to be more profitable then check out this episode!   Ellen started Bare Bones Biz, a venture capital and consulting company in 1995 to help folks of all ages turn their big ideas into successful businesses.  As president of Benjamin Franklin, The Punctual Plumber, a home service company, Ellen helped grow the company from zero to $40 million in franchise sales and 47 locations in less than 2 years.  Ellen is also the COO of ZOOM DRAIN Franchising, LLC, a new drain and sewer company expanding across the USA. 

Alan O’Neill -Abacus Plumbing, A/C & Electrical

My guest today, has 41 years of experience in the home services industry and has elevated his expertise into a motivational leader and speaker who embraces change and passionately guides people into overcoming obstacles to succeed. His enthusiasm for lifelong learning has led him to become a Ziglar Legacy Certified Trainer and a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. The company he founded in 2003 -  originally Abacus Plumbing - is a premier home services company in Houston, Texas. Under his extraordinary leadership, Abacus has achieved the Better Business Bureau Award for Excellence ten times, three of which were the prestigious Pinnacle Award -  garnered national attention for its record growth and was named one of INC 5000’s fastest growing companies in 2010 and 2011.

Al Levi -7- Power Contractor

Al Levi, The 7-Power Contractor, is a business consultant, teacher, author, and successful former contractor who helps other contractors learn to run theirbusinesses with less stress and more success through his book, online one-of-a kind Operating Manuals program, and he’s been a long-running columnist for Plumbing & Mechanical magazine. Jim and Al discuss the issues contractors deal with on a day-to-day basis and discuss solutions through the 7- Power Contractor method.

Howard Partridge - Phenomenal Products

Howard Partridge is PHENOMENAL!  Howard has helped thousands of small business owners get the life back.  Owning a small business can be hard and Howard knows hard!  Howard grew up very poor in Mobile, Alabama and there were 7 kids living in a little 600 square foot shack.  He's truly an American success story!  Join Jim Klauck, as he talks with Howard about how to get your LIFE back as a small business owner.

Tommy Mello -A1 Garage Door Service

When I hear the word SUCCESS in Home Service - I think of only ONE guy!  This is a guy who’s killing it every day!  He’s deliberate – makes no excuses – and takes no prisoners! Starting out with $50,000 in business debt he has today now crossed the $75 million mark in revenue with over 450 employees in 19 states.  This is a guy that has done everything from sales to marketing to hiring and everything else it takes to build a world class home service business! His experience running one of the top Garage Door Companies in Arizona provided him with many of the answers that up-and-coming business owners need to help them succeed.  My guest’s advice has been regularly featured in top publications like Inc Magazine and Forbes, and he is also the host of the weekly podcast – “Home Service Expert”, where he interviews top entrepreneurs in the industry to find out what made them world-class in what they do. I’m excited to have my friend - Tommy Mello - join me here today on Bring On Success!  If there is one guy I think of when I hear the word SUCCESS – It’s Tommy Mello of A1 Garage Door Service!

Dave Ramsey - EntreLeadership

Dave Ramsey joins Jim Klauck on this Bring On Success podcast.  Jim and Dave discuss the ins and outs of small business and what to expect when operating a family business. Are you a small family business?  If so - This is a must listen!   Why EntreLeadership is helps small businesses thrive!

Dr. Ivan Misner - BNI

Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. Founded in 1985 the organization now has over 10,000 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world.  Each year, BNI passes millions of referrals resulting in billions of dollars worth of business for its members.   Original Air Date: August 13, 2009  

Burke Hedges -The Parable Of The Pipeline

We hear a lot about job security these days. But the simple fact is, if you have a job, you have no real security anymore! Today, job security is out. Lean and mean is in. Which means the next job to be downsized could be yours! So how do you create true security for yourself and your family in a hired-today-and-fired-tomorrow workplace? The answer: Create your own security by building pipelines of residual income. In the parable of the pipeline, Burke Hedges explains how virtually anyone can leverage their time, relationships and money to become a millionaire. The parable of the pipeline: why job security is an illusion. And why pipelines of residual income provide the only true security. Why pipelines are the secret behind every million-dollar fortune. Why one pipeline is worth a thousand paychecks. How to build a million-dollar pipeline on less than 4 dollar a day! How average people without a lot of money can leverage their time and relationships to create the ultimate pipeline. How to start living your dreams today by building a 5-year lifestyle pipeline, while planning for the future by building a 50-year retirement pipeline.   Original Air Date: January 15, 2009