Manage Your Happiness - MYH: Recent Episodes
Peter Grimes
"Manage Your Happiness" (MYH) is a business and lifestyle podcast. Just like the work-life balance we all strive for, this series is to reinforce the idea that "YOU are the CEO of your life". Your family, friends and colleagues can be a part of 'The Board of Directors' but you are in charge of your well-being and must make the decisions to strengthen yourself in all aspects of your life. After all, by staying strong and balanced, you will be of more help those around you. We cover health, wealth, and happiness WITH a strategy
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Often I speak about the insecurities of corporate America; o was just let go suddenly but pivoted quickly, starting with a trip to Colombia, followed by a book that will help many others manage their exit strategy and legacy! Listen how;)
This is exciting news that you’re hearing first: 1) I’ve just uploaded my book “C-Level Author: 3 Steps to Legacy Thought Leadership” to Amazon and ordered my author’s preview copy! 2) You are the first to hear about the book contents starting today!
I’M BACK! If you have heard this sung by James Brown, that’s the feeling of enthusiasm I have! This is the start of an amazing new project and great insights to share: 1) my new service called “Legacy Thought Leadership” and 2) my new book called “C-Level Author”. In short I have a lot to share that will be valuable to all you leaders and visionaries.
What am I motivated to take back the word “Influencer”? Because the term should produce an image in your mind of a kid eating detergent on Tik Tok, but rather the numerous people in your life (ex: teachers, coaches, family, friends, mentors, managers, etc) who’ve positively influenced your life by sharing their expertise and passion with you. These people impacted your life and were agents of change and improvement, not the people going viral on social media for being a jack*ss.
What is i told you that Direct Response Marketing has contributed to a huge number of million dollar business? You’d probably say: How could a secret sauce sound so dry? But it’s true. Listen to this to find out and if you want to learn more simply join my free Facebook group “Clicks4Clients” where I share some amazing insights. I hope to see you there!
You can’t live with them, snd you can’t live without them is also try with Sales & Marketing. So which is more important? Why the debate? Here’s a first cup of coffee viewpoint.
If Capt. “Sulley” can stay calm, so can you. After starting a new executive role in the corporate world, I realize some hard facts about life, relationships and success that are shared here.
What do these topics have in common? A mission, a message, a journey a job and a brand combine to create great organizations. You’ll hear how they connect here.
What your business can learn from the Yellow Pages...seriously. There was a time when a full page add in this yellow brick could generate a ton of business. Now you can do the same with a new service called “Google My Business” but so many companies are not taking advantage of it. Get your free “full page ad” in Google and rise above your competition. See how in this free tutorial: www.clicks4clients.com
Preparing valuable strategies for companies with no guarantee for a contract could be a freebie for them, but what can you do? And more on product marketing and business strategies today!
Much like the old marketing expression;l, “There’s an app for that”, today we talk about: There’s a funnel for that! In this example we show how to leverage Amazon and Shopify to build your own indecent business with a simple 2-step funnel.
Sharing some cool tools and insights to hopefully make your life and business better!! The first app is: http://www.hemingwayapp.com/
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Elections, a tropical storm, kitesurfing and a major sale have kept me busy. What does that have to do with Napoleon Hill? You’ll find out in this episode!
After re-reading Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich” I truly got much more out of it. Many other people say the same thing. We cover one of the most powerful thoughts which is his call to action that came during the Great Depression and after the Spanish Flu global pandemic. Sound familiar...?
So today I listened to my very first podcast and it makes for a good time to reflect on my progress and the right questions I should be asking myself to move forward.
So today we are talking about a new book I’m reading and how it gave me some clarity while swimming. Healthy mind, healthy body... I’ll also explain why having a “race date” is important for business.
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I spent days struggling with a tech support issue and saw no end in sight. It had handcuffed my work was really stressful. I found a solution and a future vision, and this is my rant!
We cover not 1, but 2 must have books for entrepreneurs. We also share a final summary of “The 1-Page Marketing Plan”. Here’s yours: Over these past few episodes we’ve talk about the key elements to creating a clear and concise marketing plan. How concise? Try ONE PAGE!! You can download your own “ULTIMATE QUICKSTART GUIDE for Your 1-Page Marketing Plan” here: www.ripplesaffect.com
In first aid training they tell you to be specie in an emergency: John, you call 911. Mary, you bring water. Etc. etc. it’s true in referrals too: don’t be vague. Be direct. You want customer referrals: ask for them!! Over these last episodes we have have covers the key elements to creating a clear and concise marketing plan. How concise? Try ONE PAGE!! You can download your own “ULTIMATE QUICKSTART GUIDE for Your 1-Page Marketing Plan” here: www.ripplesaffect.com
We talk about upsells, ascension and subscription models, “polluted revenue” and firing toxic customers. We continue our talk about the key elements to creating a clear and concise marketing plan. How concise? Try ONE PAGE!! You can download your own “ULTIMATE QUICKSTART GUIDE for Your 1-Page Marketing Plan” here: www.ripplesaffect.com
What happens after you’ve gained a new customer is a strategic part of your business. Here we talk about a world class customer experience and the systems that make this smooth and consistent. Over the next couple episodes we are going to talk about the key elements to creating a clear and concise marketing plan. How concise? Try ONE PAGE!! You can download your own “ULTIMATE QUICKSTART GUIDE for Your 1-Page Marketing Plan” here: www.ripplesaffect.com
Yesterday we spoke about nurturing, today you get paid: conversion tactics! During these next episodes we are going to talk about the key elements to creating a clear and concise marketing plan. How concise? Try ONE PAGE!! You can download your own “ULTIMATE QUICKSTART GUIDE for Your 1-Page Marketing Plan” here: www.ripplesaffect.com
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Spoiler alert: the greatest salesman of all time according to the Guinness Book of World Records did nurturing which we are covering today. Over the next couple episodes we are going to talk about the key elements to creating a clear and concise marketing plan. How concise? Try ONE PAGE!! You can download your own “ULTIMATE QUICKSTART GUIDE for Your 1-Page Marketing Plan” here: www.ripplesaffect.com
We’ve spoken about locating your ideal customer but now we need to reel them in by offering them value, not selling to them. Today we talk about ethical bribes and lead capturing. Over the next couple episodes we are going to talk about the key elements to creating a clear and concise marketing plan. How concise? Try ONE PAGE!! You can download your own “ULTIMATE QUICKSTART GUIDE for Your 1-Page Marketing Plan” here: www.ripplesaffect.com
Once you know your target audience, have a clear message, what vehicle will you use to connect with them? This is part 3: Over the next couple episodes we are going to talk about the key elements to creating a clear and concise marketing plan. How concise? Try ONE PAGE!! You can download your own “ULTIMATE QUICKSTART GUIDE for Your 1-Page Marketing Plan” here: www.ripplesaffect.com
Today we talk about the famous story from Russel H. Conwell and how it relates to the back end of a funnel that many companies overlook.
It’s not about YOU it’s about your customers so you should not focus on the product but rather the benefits. When you buy a $6 coffee it is more about the experience than just a coffee. How does this translate to your offering?
When it comes to messaging and advertising, most companies are like that guy at the party that doesn’t stop talking about himself. As a company, YOU want to be the person that is listening to stand out with your marketing and from the crowd. Here are several ways to do it!
Over the next couple episodes we are going to talk about the key elements to creating a clear and concise marketing plan. How concise? Try ONE PAGE!! You can download your own ULTIMATE QUICKSTART GUIDE for Your 1-Page Marketing Plan” here: www.ripplesaffect.com
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After sharing some of my favorite quotes to ponder currently, I wanted to share my own personal brew i came up with today: Be Creative AND Create, which means you not only have to be original, but also share it! Turn your colorful vision into attractive content.
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Today we discuss why cleaning your room as a kid before the cleaning lady arrived is similar to preparing for a meeting with your marketing agency. This is a link to a tool for a 1-page marketing plan: www.ripplesaffect.com. Enjoy!
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“Aprendiz de todo, maestro de nada”. I learned Spanish by “failing forward” and a little social lubricant in the form of a couple drinks to not be too shy to speak;). We cover the “20-hour” concept today and how to “manage your happiness” by learning a new skill.
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The above message is really relevant to my journey, and all entrepreneurs, and the headline for today. As individuals we have to keep moving forward, learning and growing until we reach our goals. I talk about that as it relates to the historic SpaceX mission splashing down safely off the coast of Florida.
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We start off with a quote from Maya Angelou and move through actions that bring one close to their goals (tactics and strategy) along with a quick tip about content marketing.
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After a weekend of kitesurfing it’s back to work. We discuss: the 5 pillar method of content marketing; Customer survey and promotions; Balancing your focus and interests with decisions and progress.
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While that sounds like a lot to cover and tie together in 5 minutes, it is all tied in to the entrepreneur mindset, abundance and our world today.
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Spoiler alert: I don’t know Elon Musk, but I am trying a page from his Tesla playbook that flips my value ladder and that is the topic today!
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After an introduction where I talk about my business goals for today I acknowledge the ladies in my personal and professional life, as well as the woman on the international stage, that are making an impact.
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The day can go by quickly so I am recording what I do every half hour to make sure I am managing my time well. In addition to that, I talk about my new social media and traffic generating push - being a content producer rather than consumer on social media for productivity. Social media interaction as if you were “at a party”!
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This is another chapter in this journey. After a period of silence since March I am back from my “Covid cave” where I’ve been social distancing and learning a lot. With this learning comes insights from the industry stars I have been following that I’ll be summarizing and sharing here.
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It’s been a while and I’ve been busy and I hope productive too but that’s always an important question. Sooooo, todays topic is: productivity hacks
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FHL 2020 & guest speaker Adam Carswell
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First guest speaker: work life balance. A vegetarian athlete.
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Storytelling has been around since the first cave drawing or campfire was made and will always be a part of our lives...and business. Today we discuss the importance of good stories that will connect with your customers.
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With live-streams and tweets galore, how much transparency is too much? Storytelling and authenticity is important for business, but good taste is also. How much transparency is too much?
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Everyone talks about social media and automation, so here we have a 2x1 and cover both. These are good tips for making your online presence EZ!
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You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about funnels. You’ve probably even seen dozens of them and are in some without even knowing it. Today we introduce the funnel overview before doing a deep dive into the tactics and techniques behind them.
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Today I have some great new ideas, but it may be too much at once. The new idea is a daily letter to my customer, whereby I address one of their problems and a solution. This is the good news, however, what I learned is that it is better to record videos and podcasts separately - unless I have the right equipment - otherwise I won't have to get better quality sound. It is also worth the extra step in order to be in the right frame of mind and context: video blog v. podcast.
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5Ws and 1H was the rule for journalists when they were writing columns that occasionally were cut to fit into newspapers. This formula gave The Who, What, Where, When & How details are the beginning. Landing pages require that same upfront hook.
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Copywriting: features v. benefits. In this episode we dissect how to dig deeper to find the message that your audience will connect with: Ask “what?” then “why?” and “why?” again
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The art of the “soft sell” may sound less effective but, depending on your audience, tone, and offer, may be even the most effective approach. By keeping an open dialogue of information and support, you can gain long term loyalty and create a halo effect when people share the good word of your expertise.
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Seven surprising places you’re using copywriting - and you probably didn’t even realize it.
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It’s so easy to give advice and so hard to take it, or even listen to our own. In this episode we discuss how and why you should treat yourself as a VIP client.
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More than the money, most successful entrepreneurs are motivated by a greater calling: even if it means having money in order to have the freedoms to do better things in their lives and the world. This is what keeps them going even more than discipline. What’s your WHY?
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3 Proven Marketing Tactics for your new business. We discuss: free webinars, content marketing, and paid advertising.
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Avoid spending time, money, “blood, sweat and tears” on developing and offer that tanks in the end. Follow these 3 simple steps to provide an attractive solution to your market.
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In this episode we cover the difference between creating your own business, or just another job.
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Season 3 Episode 1: Saturday Night Fever Epiphany or “Mindset Tricks if Successful Entrepreneurs”. Rather than a new season this is a new chapter after a mini breakthrough yesterday that allows for a clearer roadmap and business plan moving forward.
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Be your best YOU is a comment from a seminar I attended last week and a good thought to repeat to ourselves. This episode is a catch up session: a lot is going on for this Laptop FREEDOM Fighter!!
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Sunday Funday: it’s a combo of business and pleasure; “work hard, play hard.” Some kitesurfing then football in the background while I get some work done on Laptop FREEDOM Fighters” - the course - and “Ripple Affects” - the agency.
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Laptop FREEDOM Fighters have arrived! This is the name of the new training and motivational program I will be rolling out, “powered by” Ripple Affects marketing.
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Convictus Planicus is not latin for anything- I think - but me jokingly coining an expression for needing the not-so secret recipe for success: conviction + plan. That’s the rant for today with some interesting developments and reflections.
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FIRST ONLINE TRAINING - DONE! This was a training for peers in. Real estate investor and agent group and it went well. I provided high value and ended with a soft sell. The chat box lit up with compliments!
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Sound check today is less about audio and more about CAW: Celebrating All Wins. Last night I went to sleep without really gauging what I had accomplished yesterday. As we all work in these projects we must recognize progress so we stay motivated and don’t feel trapped “in the weeds”. Yesterday was productive and there is momentum and we must use this as wind in our sails!!
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Branding. This may serve as personal inspiration or be something you want to outsource.
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Salaried to Self Employed is a series of episodes I will be adding to this podcast that maps out the 0 to 100mph steps in the process of developing your professional independence and laptop lifestyle. This is the How-to for getting started.
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As I am in a trial period for several aspects of this business, my podcast is no different. A call came in while using Anchor so I have 2 segments to this Saturday Sesh (surfer talk;) - a day that’s becoming a fun tradition to work on myself and my plans.
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After this weekend’s project produced my first affiliate commission online, I realize it’s true: Progress in steps, not always leaps and bounds. In other words, I think we beat ourselves up when we aren’t seeing massive movement but there is something to be said about persistence and pushing through. So the various activities and projects are seeming to gel and position this business for growth.
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Sunday Funday!? Yesterday was a busy Saturday and today is opening day of the NFL si I’m in my way to a bbq and pool party with friends and kids. Always fun. But beforehand I went through my morning routine, reflected on the accomplishments this week, and charted out the next few weeks too.
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I start with a “story” about Marva Collins and the students she taught by breaking the mold and how that relates to the challenges of entrepreneurs.
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No imposter syndrome: finally sharing what I’m doing with friends and family. Also dealing with logo design options and limiting beliefs
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Tony Robbins trademarked CANI! since no word existed for this in English. We also introduce Ripple Affects which coincidentally was crated yesterday and is totally on point with this.
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Made a sales funnel to help a buddy who is a trainer and doing good things for people.
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So a break from the Weather Channel and texts with friends and family about Dorian to update on: interviews, prospects, planning, proposals and pricing. A LOT going on;)
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The difficulties of finding a good, original and available name that has not been scooped up by someone only to sell you the domain for hundreds or thousands of dollars. 2 tricks to finding a name are provided.
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A review of the prior steps to getting here and what’s to follow now. Several actions and strategies to work in over the next few weeks.
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After a hiatus that involved vacation and a pivot to my plans, this is the reboot of this podcast with a 30-day plan ahead for massive action in building a business.
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How to deal with imposter syndrome. Navigating the various courses and volumes of info. Charting out your next steps and milestones
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Done is better than great; progress and my Digital DaVinci 2.0 outline and status
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In this episode we provide more background on the inspiration behind this podcast: the “Ah ha!” moment that led to a deep dive in digital marketing, entrepreneurship and soul searching (“The Why” behind the motivation). Enjoy!
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This is the first ever Manage Tour Happiness podcast and it is 1-take raw. Without notes or rehearsing I give background on what MYH stands for and introduce the first series of this podcast: Supersize ME.dia, the launch and journey of a new digital company from concept, branding, tools, to execution.
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