Business Greater Than You podcast: Recent Episodes
Business > You
Are you a realtor, lender or business owner wanting to build your business but frustrated by trying to do it all? Nelson Barss, founder of Utah Independent Mortgage & Liz Sears, founder & co-owner of My Utah Agents, interview industry experts weekly where they dive deep into the stories of men and women who have successfully transcended the fragile solopreneur life and built productive teams with better lifestyle and income.
In this episode, Liz and Nelson discuss the classic business book recommended to us by more business mentors than any other: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber. Join us as we discuss the nuts and bolts of effectively managing a team, prototyping and documenting your business systems, training, orchestration, accountability and so much more!
In this episode Eric Barlow talks about his journey from a bricklayer to an experienced plumber, all the lessons learned and how he came to run a team based plumbing company.
In this episode we interview Jonathan Lauer, who is part owner of XYZ Marketing. We track his progress from solo videographer (living the late night film editing life) to bringing on that first hire to help with administrative tasks and eventually taking on a partner and founding a full service marketing agency. Jonathan shares his philosophies on team building and leadership, along with a few success stories and horror stories too! Viewers and listeners will also be interested to note that our podcast is filmed in Jonathan’s studio with the help of his awesome team of videographers, designers and editors.
In this episode, Liz and Nelson interview Shannon Olsen, owner of My Utah Stagers. Shannon shares how to buy a company and grow it into a successful business while never working in the business as a stager or driver. This episode covers not only the traits needed to grow a side hustle into a successful business, but it also covers how to hire the right talent, find the right office and warehouse space, and marketing that makes your business pop. Shannon shares insight on how she used her full time job as a realtor to help facilitate growth by spotting a need in the real estate industry. Join us for this special episode to learn how to grow a Business Greater Than You.
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Podcasts - Ed Mylett
Essentialism Book:
Blue Fish Book:
If you are building a team, where are you going to put them? In this episode, Nelson and Liz discuss different options for housing your team, providing them the space and equipment to serve your customers. Listen as our hosts give you a basic crash course on commercial real estate, and share some of the trials and successes they have had as they have built their teams and their businesses.
In this episode Liz and Nelson share tips and advice on how to structure your business so that not only are you able to take vacations, but your business may even run better when you’re not there! They cover topics from how to set your staff and team up for success to setting expectations with your clientele and also how to come back from vacation ready to “hit the ground running.” Vacations are not only important for your sanity and enjoyment of life, it’s actually been scientifically proven to increase productivity and longevity of life. So join Liz and Nelson for their insight and experience with successfully taking more vacations as a business owner.
Nelson and Liz interview Aundrea DeMille, owner of 360 Tour Design Salt Lake.
In this episode Aundrea shares how a life changing event with her husband’s job created the opportunity to start her own business. Aundrea discusses what it was like to be a solopreneur, how she knew it was time to hire, and what steps she took to scale her business.
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Think and Grow Rich
Think and Grow Rich (An Official Publication of the Napoleon Hill Foundation): Hill, Napoleon: 9781937879501: Amazon.com: Books
The Energy Bus
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EMyth
The E Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It: Gerber, Michael E.: 9780887303623: Amazon.com: Books
Green Eggs and Ham
Amazon.com: GREEN EGGS AND HAM B: 9780375834950: Seuss, Dr.: Books
Ed Mylett Podcast
Podcasts - Ed Mylett
Tim Grover
Tim Grover - Best-selling author and Keynote Speaker
In this episode Liz and Nelson do a deep dive into each of their businesses and how their teams work within their business. They share how they recognized the need to hire an assistant and grow their team. Liz and Nelson share what an ideal work day looks like, the roles that their team members fill, and the life cycle of a lead. They also discuss how to ask for referrals and the value of a coaching program.
Time Management
How do you effectively manage your time as a team leader? Nelson and Liz walk us through how they organize their calendars to align with their goals and offer tips on how to stick to your schedule.
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Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones: Clear, James: 9780735211292: Amazon.com: Books
Stephen Covey, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition: Covey, Stephen R., Collins, Jim, Covey, Sean: 9781982137137: Amazon.com: Books
Jim Rohn
Darren Hardy
Brooke Castillo
Join us as Nelson and Liz discuss the various different ways you can create a “business greater than you.” We discussed the reasons for starting your team, and the importance of beginning with the end in mind. We discuss the trade offs between starting your own company vs. building a team within a larger company. We also discuss the difference between building team as opposed to building a company.
In this episode, Liz and Nelson discuss the book The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber, and discuss how building and managing a team can help a business owner grow and improve their small businesses successfully.
Contact us at: 801-871-9130 or BusinessGreaterThanYou@gmail.com
Bowen Gines
- www.authorityroof.com
- 801-628-2112
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- https://www.guyraz.com/
- https://www.npr.org/series/490248027/how-i-built-this
- https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Contractor-Contractors-Businesses-About/dp/0060938463/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGuhDwZxXy3d1AiKh0itigA7rCG7ali9gEhTusBEXzMNd2hmhZoCMcxoCxMcQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241893918693&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029703&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4322589823375309865&hvtargid=kwd-4015140090&hydadcr=22533_10344512&keywords=e-myth+revised&qid=1649108776&sr=8-3
Why is hiring the right person so critical? On today’s episode, Nelson Barss & Liz Sears interview the owner of Bon Agency, Kyle Corbridge. Kyle discusses his success in purchasing an established business and hiring employees that last.
Kyle Corbridge
- www.bonagency.com
- 801-773-7570
Tag
- Clockwork Business = https://www.amazon.com/Clockwork-Mike-Michalowicz-audiobook/dp/B07G1K7CMG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LZYKR4635BQ2&keywords=clockwork+business&qid=1645210747&sprefix=clockwork+business+%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1
- 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership =
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=21+irrefutable+laws+of+leadership&sprefix=21+irrefutable%2Caps%2C135&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_14
- Podcast = Increase your Impact with Justin Su’a
Have you hit an operational threshold plateau that you can’t seem to get past? In today’s episode Nelson Barss & Liz Sears interview Proactive Business Management owner Crispin Sanford. He discusses the 4 core roles you need to set up to scale up.
Watch the Podcast: https://youtu.be/UtL-p91mFZc
Guest Crispin Sanford
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/crispinsandford
Twitter: crispinsandford
Facebook: facebook.com/crispinsandford
Website: ww.proactivebusinessmanagement.com/
#work #business #people #clients #unconscious #unconsciouscompetence #services #building
Episode 5 = Letting people go
Is an employee just not working out in the position you hired them for? Or were they dishonest & did something to hurt the company? In this episode Nelson Barss & Liz Sears talk about the hardest part of owning a company, letting someone go.
Episode 4 = Delegation
Is it time to give your employee some tasks but you're not sure where to start? How do you even know what you should and should not delegate to them? In this episode Nelson Barss & Liz Sears discuss the art delegating and accountability of those tasks.
Need to link the following book to episode 4;
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Coveys = https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/B0006IU4C0/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XLSCRUNNK3T7&keywords=7+habits+of+highly+effective+people&qid=1645210962&s=audible&sprefix=7+hab%2Caudible%2C106&sr=1-1
Episode 3 = Onboarding & Training
One of the obstacles that comes after hiring someone is training them. What is the best method of training and who should do it? In this episode Nelson Barss & Liz Sears will discuss personal success and mistakes they have made over the years when it comes to training someone.
References for episode 3:
- Excellence Wins = https://www.amazon.com/Excellence-Wins-No-Nonsense-Becoming-Compromise/dp/0310352096
- Clockwork Business = https://www.amazon.com/Clockwork-Mike-Michalowicz-audiobook/dp/B07G1K7CMG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LZYKR4635BQ2&keywords=clockwork+business&qid=1645210747&sprefix=clockwork+business+%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1
- The E Myth by Michael Gerber = https://www.amazon.com/The-E-Myth-Revisited-audiobook/dp/B00094F0ES/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CGTY2C2P1RVR&keywords=the+e+myth&qid=1645210775&s=audible&sprefix=the+e+myth+%2Caudible%2C107&sr=1-1
- Whale Done by Ken Blanchard = https://www.amazon.com/Whale-Done-Ken-Blanchard-audiobook/dp/B003H8ER06/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QOEJ7GEEEQAM&keywords=whale+done&qid=1645210792&s=audible&sprefix=whale+done%2Caudible%2C105&sr=1-1
- Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday = https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Is-Enemy-Ryan-Holiday-audiobook/dp/B01GSIZ9EY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ego+is+the+enemy&qid=1645210813&s=audible&sprefix=ego+is+the+%2Caudible%2C101&sr=1-1
Episode 2 = How to hire
Hiring someone to help carry out your dream can be overwhelming and intimidating. You may ask yourself, when do I hire? Who do I hire? Or even how do I hire? In this episode Nelson Barss & Liz Sears, will discuss 12 steps to hire your next employee and how to vet them to match what you're looking for.
Having a team behind you can make the difference between just getting by & succeeding in your business. In this episode, Nelson Barss & Liz Sears will discuss why building a team is so important, when you should start building that team, the monetary value of a team and the fulfillment that comes from having a team.