Growth Mode Donnie Boivin

Welcome to another episode of Success Champions Live, where we dive into the heart of business growth, networking, and the journey of entrepreneurship. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Samantha Guajardo, the dynamic owner of Elite Business Link, an event planning business poised for national expansion. Join us as we explore the nuts and bolts of taking a local business to the national stage, with insights that every event planner and entrepreneur dreaming of growth should hear.
Episode Highlights:Introduction to Samantha Guajardo: Meet Samantha, a single mom of three and the powerhouse behind Elite Business Link. Discover her business’s mission to foster genuine connections and help businesses succeed through impactful events.The Art of Expansion: Samantha shares her aspirations for taking her event planning business from its successful local roots in San Antonio to a nationwide platform. The discussion delves into the challenges and opportunities this ambitious goal presents.Strategic Advice for Growth: The hosts and Samantha brainstorm actionable strategies for national expansion, covering critical areas such as market identification, leveraging social media, and the importance of virtual event planning.Leveraging LinkedIn and Facebook: Insights into using LinkedIn for professional networking and maximizing Facebook's potential to maintain and grow an engaged audience.Focusing on Your Niche: Samantha receives advice on honing her services to cater specifically to business mixers, conferences, and nonprofit events, steering clear of personal events like weddings to maintain a focused business model.Profit-Sharing and Marketing Model: An innovative approach to event planning, where Samantha could offer a unique value proposition through a profit-sharing model based on her ability to market events and fill seats.Building a Personal Brand: Tips on using personal branding and storytelling through social media to attract national clients and partners, showcasing the unique aspects of her events and her journey.Package Offerings for Services: The importance of creating clear, concise package offerings for her event planning services to simplify client decision-making and highlight her expertise.Conclusion and Takeaways: Samantha shares her key takeaways from the discussion, outlining her next steps toward national expansion and reflecting on the valuable advice provided by the hosts.
Thank you for tuning into Success Champions Live. If you’re an entrepreneur seeking to take your business to the next level, remember: strategic planning, focused effort, and a passion for what you do can turn your local success into nationwide recognition. Join us next week as we put another champion in the hot seat.
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In this Episode we dive deep into the art of effectively communicating what you're selling without getting tangled in a web of complexity. In today’s discussion, we're joined by Alex Dzierbicki, a seasoned business advisor, as we explore the nuances of language dilution and the importance of simplicity in professional networking. Here’s what we covered:
The Challenge of Language Dilution: Alex shares his struggle with finding the right words to describe his work without being overly complex or misinterpreted. He's seeking advice on how to communicate the value of his services more effectively.Simplicity in Communication: The conversation opens with a focus on the importance of simplifying how you describe what you do. We delve into why the specifics of your role may be less important than you think in initial networking conversations.Networking Strategy Overhaul: Alex receives insights on adjusting his networking strategy to focus on building connections with referral partners rather than direct clients. The hosts emphasize asking others about their main referral sources as a way to foster meaningful professional relationships.Value of Disqualifying: A key point discussed is the shift towards the power of disqualifying rather than qualifying potential connections. This involves distinguishing between networking and direct sales conversations and tailoring your approach accordingly. Becoming Top of Mind: Strategies for becoming "top of mind" within your network are discussed, including being clear on who you want to be introduced to and making it easy for others to connect you with the right people.Providing Value to Others: The episode underscores the cornerstone of effective networking—providing value to others. This involves making introductions and referrals, which in turn can lead to more introductions and referrals for your business.Perception of Your Role: Understanding how others view your services and what they think you do can be a valuable tool in refining your presentation and services.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to cut through the noise and communicate their business value more effectively. Whether you're struggling with language dilution or simply looking to hone your networking strategy, Join Donnie Keith and Stevie each week as they take clients through different business challenges live.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Success Champion Networking
Success Champion Networking isn't for the beginning networker. Success Champion Networking is for business people that understand building successful relationships is a two-way street requiring commitment from both people involved. Stop wasting time networking with people that don't understand how to leverage their network to generate quality referrals for you. If you are ready to network with business people that are tired of doing all the heavy...

In this riveting episode of "Growth Mode," hosts Donnie Boivin and Tyler Schmoker dive deep into the psychology of facing fears and overcoming personal barriers. They share their experiences with the Tough Mudder challenge as a metaphor for life's obstacles, offering invaluable insights on goal setting, accountability, and the transformative power of embracing challenges.
Shownotes:
[00:00] - Introduction to the episode's theme: Overcoming challenges[02:15] - Donnie discusses his initial fears and apprehensions about participating in a Tough Mudder.[05:30] - Tyler introduces the concept of goal setting and creating social contracts for accountability.[10:45] - Strategies for systematic planning, risk assessment, and making iterative improvements.[15:20] - The importance of maintaining momentum and staying motivated towards long-term goals.[20:35] - Reflecting on how facing challenges can lead to personal growth and success.[25:00] - Q&A: Listener questions about overcoming personal fears and setting achievable goals.[30:00] - Conclusion and key takeaways from the episode.
Resources Mentioned:
Book: "The Power of Habit" by Charles DuhiggApp: Goal Tracker & Habit ListEvent: Tough Mudder Official Website
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Mentioned in this episode:
Success Champion Networking
Success Champion Networking isn't for the beginning networker. Success Champion Networking is for business people that understand building successful relationships is a two-way street requiring commitment from both people involved. Stop wasting time networking with people that don't understand how to leverage their network to generate quality referrals for you. If you are ready to network with business people that are tired of doing all the heavy lifting and want to build real partnerships that generate high-revenue referrals visit one of our Chapters today. https://successchampionnetworking.com/
Success Champions Networking
If you want to grow and scale your business you need to be getting into great conversations with other business owners that can help you take your business to the next level. Joining an online business peer group like Success Champions provides access to a select pool of successful business people from around the world, each having a well-established network who trust them, who want to introduce you to people that can help you build the business of your dreams. So once you get to know your fellow members and they’ve gotten to know you along with your services and ethics, the conversations you get into will multiply!

Introduction to Personal Accountability and Integrity: Discussion on the importance of personal accountability and integrity in both personal and professional life.The Role of Ego in Self-Accountability: Jeffrey Klubeck addresses the challenges posed by ego in maintaining self-accountability and the tendency to rationalize or justify actions.External vs. Internal Accountability: Exploration of the need for external accountability sources and the benefits they offer, including varied perspectives and insights.Defining Integrity: A deep dive into the concept of integrity, going beyond traditional definitions to understand its true essence as integration and alignment of actions with values and words.Integrity as the Foundation for Success: Discussion on how integrity forms the foundation for genuine success and the importance of aligning actions with core values.Implementing Accountability in Daily Life: Practical strategies and anecdotes shared by Jeffrey on how to implement accountability in everyday life and professional settings.The Integrity Game: Introduction to Jeffrey Klubeck's unique methodology, the Integrity Game, which helps individuals and organizations improve their structural integrity.Behavior as Evidence of Integrity: Emphasis on behavior as the true indicator of one's integrity, moving beyond intentions to observable actions.The Relationship Between Actions, Goals, and Integrity: Discussion on how setting clear goals and adhering to them through consistent actions reflects one's integrity.Challenges of Self-Accountability: Insights into why people struggle with self-accountability and how external influences can help maintain it.Final Thoughts: Jeffrey Klubeck shares his final thoughts on the importance of understanding and developing personal accountability and integrity for lasting success.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Success Champion Networking
Success Champion Networking isn't for the beginning networker. Success Champion Networking is for business people that understand building successful relationships is a two-way street requiring commitment from both people involved. Stop wasting time networking with people that don't understand how to leverage their network to generate quality referrals for you. If you are ready to network with business people that are tired of doing all the heavy lifting and want to build real partnerships that generate high-revenue referrals visit one of our Chapters today. https://successchampionnetworking.com/
Success Champions Networking
If you want to grow and scale your business you need to be getting into great conversations with other business owners that can help you take your business to the next level. Joining an online business peer group like Success Champions provides access to a select pool of successful business people from around the world, each having a well-established network who trust them, who want to introduce you to people that can help you build

Join us in this empowering episode with Brian Bogert, a renowned transformation coach, as we delve into the relationship between fear, personal growth, and professional success. Brian offers profound insights on breaking free from emotional barriers and unlocking one's true potential.
Episode Highlights:
Understanding Fear - Brian discusses the origins of fear and its impact on life.Breaking Emotional Barriers - Strategies to overcome fears that hinder growth.The Power of Self-Awareness - The role of vulnerability in personal transformation.Overcoming Past Traumas - How past experiences shape us and ways to heal.Shifting Your Mindset - Moving from external validation to internal fulfillment.Advice for Entrepreneurs and High Performers - Tips for career excellence and emotional well-being.
Key Quote:
"99 percent of the time people are reacting not to what's in front of them but what the trash from their past has convinced them to believe about what they're feeling in this moment." - Brian Bogert
Resources Mentioned:
Brian Bogert's Website: https://www.brianbogert.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BogertBrianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bogertbrian/
Closing Thoughts:
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to overcome personal barriers and achieve success. Join us as we explore the transformative power of confronting fear with Brian Bogert.
LinksWebsite - https://successchampionnetworking.com/YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowthMode Blog - https://successchampionnetworking.com/blog/
Mentioned in this episode:
Success Champion Networking
Success Champion Networking isn't for the beginning networker. Success Champion Networking is for business people that understand building successful relationships is a two-way street requiring commitment from both people involved. Stop wasting time networking with people that don't understand how to leverage their network to generate quality referrals for you. If you are ready to network with business people that are tired of doing all the heavy lifting and want to build real partnerships that generate high-revenue referrals visit one of our Chapters today. https://successchampionnetworking.com/
Success Champions Networking
If you want to grow and scale your business you need to be getting into great conversations with other business owners that can help you take your business to the next level. Joining an online business peer group like Success Champions provides access to a select pool of successful business people from around the world, each having a well-established network who trust them, who want to introduce you to people that can help you build the business of your dreams. So once you get to know your fellow members and they’ve gotten to know you along with your services and ethics, the conversations you get into will multiply!

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we dive into the world of theater and entrepreneurship with our esteemed guest, Sean Cercone. As a visionary in the theater industry, Sean shares his unique insights and experiences, particularly focusing on the challenges and innovations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of arts, leadership, and business adaptation.
What You'll Learn:
How Sean Cercone navigated the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19 in the theater industry.The story of starting a new company during a global crisis and the importance of taking bold, calculated risks.Insights into transforming business models in response to external challenges, including the shift to digital streaming platforms.Key business principles applicable across various industries: discipline, curiosity, leadership, and entrepreneurship.The personal journey of entrepreneurship: mental and emotional resilience.The transformative power of theater as a cultural and educational tool.
Key Moments:
[00:02:30] - Sean's journey in the theater industry and the inception of his latest venture.[00:15:45] - Strategies for adapting to the new normal of the COVID-19 era.[00:28:10] - Discussing the importance of risk-taking and innovation in business.[00:40:25] - How personal development plays a role in professional success.[00:55:50] - The future of theater post-pandemic and its cultural significance.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Success Champions Networking
If you want to grow and scale your business you need to be getting into great conversations with other business owners that can help you take your business to the next level. Joining an online business peer group like Success Champions provides access to a select pool of successful business people from around the world, each having a well-established network who trust them, who want to introduce you to people that can help you build the business of your dreams. So once you get to know your fellow members and they’ve gotten to know you along with your services and ethics, the conversations you get into will multiply!
Success Champion Networking
Success Champion Networking isn't for the beginning networker. Success Champion Networking is for business people that understand building successful relationships is a two-way street requiring commitment from both people involved. Stop wasting time networking with people that don't understand how to leverage their network to generate quality referrals for you. If you are ready to network with business people that are tired of doing all the heavy lifting and want to build real partnerships that generate high-revenue referrals visit one of our Chapters today. https://successchampionnetworking.com/