Momentum Point: Recent Episodes
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Creating momentum in businesses by equipping owners and leaders with the tools, ideas, and motivation they need. Each episode focuses on one of the five points of alignment: Financial Management, Organizational Development, Operations Management, Revenue Generation, and Impact.
Being onboarded with a new job can be a lot like being waterboarded! TORTUROUS!!
But does it HAVE to be? NO!!! It absolutely doesn't!
Like waterboarding, a bad onboarding system ought to be internationally outlawed!
Listen today as Brett dives into some of the problems with many onboarding systems as well as some very helpful Do's and Don't's (not sure that is spelled right).
Remember, this quote if nothing else, "Retention begins during the hiring process."
That is all, now go listen and take some notes!
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"For The Win" (for those of you NOT up-to-date on your hashtag acronyms for social media).
Your clients, team members, and employees don't always care what they can do for you...they CARE about "What's In It For Them!"
If you, as a business owner, marketer, or leader in your company can find ways to show people "What's in it for them" then your marketing will win out every time!
Same goes with team members: show them what they gain from buying into a campaign, being productive as a team, or participating in an initiative.
In this week's episode, Brett will give you a quick and easy 3 point plan to explain exactly how to answer the question "What's In It For Me?" for every aspect of your business.
Check it out and see exactly what's in it for YOU!!!
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Teams are so needy right!?
Well if this is your thought, perhaps you ought to give this episode a little listen.
Brett Broadrick is going to explain what your team needs and how you (the manager) can help that team from a management perspective.
So listen up and take some notes…it’s time to be who you need to be so they can be who you need them to be.
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Ever heard the phrase "Everyone's got a plan till they get punched in the face?" by the great Mike Tyson?
Well it works like that in business too. Strategies are the overarching goal of a company, division, program, or campaign. But the PLAN is what is going to put feet to that strategy.
Another wise man once said "To fail to plan is a plan to fail." Pretty sure Ben Franklin knew what he was talking about with this one.
Now if we combine these two phrases we can plan what we are going to do...even IF/WHEN we get punched in the face!
In today's episode, Brett Broadrick is going to elaborate on having a strategic plan to help implement your strategic strategy (see what I did there? ;) ) And he is going to use the party planning committee at your company to help illustrate it.
Insert The Office joke "IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY"
Tune and see what a plan needs in order to really get things accomplished for you and your team.
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As the great T-Pain says in All I Do Is Win:
*All I do is win, win, win no matter what (What)
Got money on my mind, I can never get enough ('Nough)
And every time I step up in the building
Everybody hands go up
And they stay there (There), and they say yeah (Yeah)
And they stay there, up, down, up, down, up, down
'Cause all I do is win (Win), win (Win), win
And if you going in put your hands in the air, make 'em stay there.*
Does this sound like the culture at your company?
Do your employees know what it is like to be part of something bigger than just the "everyday grind?"
W.I.N.-ning is what your employees should be doing every day!
W-ellness
I-mpact
N-ecessities
Does your company W.I.N. when it comes to company culture?
Or do you possibly just "think" you're winning?
Sad thing is, many company's just think they're winning when in fact they are sabotaging their own teams by not providing the things they need to win!
Listen to Brett as he explains his "W.I.N. at Work" framework and stop fighting the culture war within your company.
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And "MAY THE MOMENTUM BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR!"
Once Marketing and Sales do their job you need to have some operational standards set to deliver on those promises made!
Today, Vision+Brand co-founder, Donald Bloom gives us the five stages of high level Operational management. Guiding you through what the customer journey looks like from acquisition to close-out.
Get your pen and paper, open that note on your phone, focus and get ready to go on an operational journey that could very well make the difference in your company you've been looking for!
If you have any questions about Operations Management, Mission Impact, Financial Management, Organizational Development, or Revenue Generation and how they all feed into your brand's Momentum+Point, check us out at VisionBrand.net. Take our Momentu+Point survey (free with just a name and email) and see where your brand falls on the M+P Scale.
Until next time, "May the Momentum be ever in your favor."
This episode explores the the story of Eastern Flight 401 that crashed nearly 50 years ago now.
If you've ever wondered how pilots know what to do in emergency situations, well, it's stories like this that will enlighten you!
Along those same lines, have you ever wondered how some businesses just seem to manage through the uncertainty, chaos, and valleys of the economy? It's because, as J.K. Simmons says on those insurance commercials, "We know a thing or two, because we've seen a thing or two" rings true with savvy business owners and leaders. These men and women have frameworks, guidelines, or road maps that show them where the pitfalls are and how to avoid them.
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Or if you are curious what YOUR Momentum+Point score is check out our survey here.
This is Momentum+Point Podcast's foray into an abbreviated episode! Don't let the name fool you though, this episode packs a punch for managers, business leaders, and owners alike.
In this short story, Brett attacks head-on the idea in business that what a boss wants to hear isn't necessarily what a boss NEEDS to hear.
Listen carefully as he talks about creating an environment in your business or organization where giving the boss bad news isn't a scary, it's not looked down on, and it is requirement for the overall health of the workplace.
Hope you enjoy the episode and May the Momentum be ever in your favor! ✌
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Let's be honest, the concept of financial management is one of the more rigorous and complicated business practices out there.
But, what if you could talk to a seasoned veteran that was once a CPA before becoming a very successful entrepreneur that has started and owns 5+ national companies?
You'd be crazy to not sit at his feet and let him pour his nearly 30 years of experience into you and your business!
Well, you're in luck!
Today we have Vision+Brand co-founder, Donald Bloom, on the podcast to talk about the six key areas of financial management. Listen carefully as he discusses:
- Setting Financial Goals
- Proper Financial Forecasts
- Benchmarking
- Financial Reports
- Financial Controls
- Cash Management.
So get out your note pad and a pen and get ready to write some wisdom down!
If you would like to hear more on Financial Management or one of the other 5 Points of Momentum discussed on this podcast, come and check us out at VisionBrand.net
Or if you are curious how your business stacks up to the Momentum+Point, then take our Momentum+Point Survey here.
We have all looked at those Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, and YouTube influencers and thought how nice it must be to get to do nothing for a living and rake in the cash...right? Well, I have.
Turns out that becoming an influencer and building a personal brand is really, and I mean REALLY hard work! It takes planning, consistency, and putting thought into what you are posting.
Let's join Brett this week as he explains to us what a Personal Brand is good for, how it helps our business, and what we can do to get it off the ground.
WARNING: You probably won't have to make videos of yourself doing stupid things that will send you to the hospital, BUT you will have to do some things that get you out of your comfort zone.
If you want more information or coaching on how to build your personal brand using some powerful frameworks, give us a visit @ visionbrand.net and talk to one of our marketing consultants about how you can build a personal brand that will grow and brighten your future.
The first steps of successful processes are hard...VERY HARD. Gaining momentum in your business is a hard process with a lot of moving parts.
Join Brett this week as he dives into the 5 points of momentum that your company needs for it to rise above the rest and gain the momentum you have always dreamed of. He is going to break down how each of the 5 points are crucial in their own way to building a brand that is trusted by not only customers and clients but employees as well.
So let's dive in and gain some practical insights into The Momentum+Point!
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In today's business world it is virtually impossible to avoid change. Whether it be in technology, systems, procedures, and on and on.
In comes Change Management.
It sounds scary. It sounds complicated. It sounds like something we all would try to avoid. But sadly, we can't.
If we want our businesses to succeed we must be agile and adaptable to the ebbs and flows that the fast paced world of business thrusts us into.
Join Brett as he explains where change management started, what it means for your business, and practical frameworks and methods you can use to navigate the overwhelming pitfalls of Change Management so your business can reach The Momentum+Point!
To learn more about Change Management and the 5 points of Momentum visit us at VisionBrand.net
Marketing...UGH...am I right!? What even IS marketing?
We know that this is a question that plagues businesses across every industry. Simply put, marketing is...well...I can't tell you yet, you'll have to join us for Episode 3 as Brett breaks down what marketing is NOT, explains what marketing IS, and then equips you with a few practical tips to get your business's marketing moving in the right direction.
So, stop listening to me, Let's get into it...
Like a car, your business must have fuel to power the engine; and in your business, Impact/Mission/Vision IS that fuel that drives success. Starting and running a successful business without having a clear mission that tells "why" your business does what it does is like running a vehicle on fumes alone. You won't get to your destination without having to get out and push!
That being said, this episode is designed to give you a clear understanding on what a vision is and what it can do for you and your business. Also, at the end we will five practical, but very powerful, tips to help drive that vision in your business from your management all the way to your customers! Doing this will give you more than employees and more than customers. It will give you a loyal following of fans that are emotionally invested into your company's story!
If you want more insights on the Momentum+Point 5 points of alignment or you just want to talk to some cool people, check us out at visionbrand.net
Welcome to the Momentum+Point Podcast. Your host, Brett Broadrick, in this first official episode will be introducing what Momentum+Point is and how you will benefit by tuning in!
This episode will will also cover the growing pandemic (no not THAT pandemic) in our business culture today, "The Great Resignation", what is causing it, who is resigning, and what you can do to protect your business and your employees from it's effects. Join Brett as he dives into statistics, methods, and some changes in company culture that you use to fight this Great Resignation with the even Great-er Retention!
We are here to equip you with the tools and arm you with knowledge to make your business what you've always envisioned it to be. Filled with practical tips and applications, personal experiences, and a true desire to see you succeed, these conversations will instill in you the confidence to attack every challenge you and your business will face so you can reach...The Momentum Point!
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