#99: Austin Kleon—Steal Like an Artist

Remember the days of going to local events, handing out cards, and hoping to grab some new business? This week’s guest, Bob Beaudine, believes this kind of networking is not viable anymore because you already know everyone you need to—and it starts with your friends. As CEO of Eastman & Beaudine, Bob manages the nation’s leading executive search firm in sports/entertainment. Also on the show, Daniel Tardy, vice president of EntreLeadership, joins us to share some advice for small-business owners. entreleadership.com/podcast Summit Registration DISC Cheat Sheet Infusionsoft's 2017 Marketing Trends Report AMA Article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Feb 20171h 12min

Whether in business or sports, teams that are winning all have one thing in common: a sense of purpose. Best-selling author Don Yaeger joins us to discuss how you can create one for your employees. Also on tap, we’re sharing one of the most-talked about clips of the new year: Simon Sinek talking about leading millennials. And finally, we dug into the archives for a special clip on teamwork from former NBA coach and current LSU associate coach Brendan Suhr. entreleadership.com/podcast Simon's "InsideQuest" Talk DISC Cheat Sheet Infusionsoft's 2017 Marketing Trends Report EntreLeadership Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Feb 201744min

If “overwhelmed” seems like the best way to describe your day, listen in. Because the leading authority on personal organization, David Allen, joins us to discuss how to get things done. This best-selling author shares new insights on personal productivity and how you can become more effective, organized and focused, plus how you can plan projects like a pro.   entreleadership.com/podcast Goal Tracker Tool Infusionsoft's 2017 Strategy Kit EntreLeadership Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jan 201754min

Ace Hardware’s CEO and President John Venhuizen joins this week’s episode to share his company’s story of successfully reinventing itself to fight against ever-increasing competition from big box stores. With more than 4,800 stores locally owned and operated across the globe, it’s wasn’t an easy job. The secret? An irrational commitment and pursuit of amazing customer service and a whole lot of excellent leadership, culture and community along the way. Whether your company is big or small, you’re going to want to listen to this conversation. entreleadership.com/podcast Small-Business Tax Preparation Checklist Infusionsoft's 2017 Strategy Kit EntreLeadership Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jan 201759min

In today’s world with all of its diversions, it’s harder than ever to concentrate. But don’t give up! It’s still possible to focus intensely on cognitively demanding tasks, says this week’s featured guest, Cal Newport. The author and professor joins us to share his tips on a better way to avoid all those disruptions and transform your mind and habits. entreleadership.com/podcast Goal Tracker Tool Infusionsoft's 2017 Strategy Kit EntreLeadership Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Jan 201747min

It’s been estimated that more than 80% of our time awake is spent on autopilot, leading to a life of missed moments and even less enjoyment at home and at work. This week’s guest, Chris Baréz-Brown, is on a mission to help us escape that routine. The inspirational speaker, author and business beatnik joins us to share his tips on how to feel more conscious, joyful and inspired, and how to avoid missing what matters most. entreleadership.com/podcast Goal Tracker Tool Infusionsoft's 2017 Strategy Kit EntreLeadership Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Jan 201752min

Life is a series of negotiations. And in this week’s episode, we’re going to show how to be the best at it with the help of a former FBI international hostage negotiator. Chris Voss joins us to share effective tactics and strategies you can use to become more persuasive in both your professional and personal life and how to solve business communication challenges with these hostage negotiation techniques. entreleadership.com/podcast Goal Tracker Tool Infusionsoft's 2017 Strategy Kit EntreLeadership Spring Events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Jan 201758min

We’re taking a look back at 2016 by sharing clips from our favorite podcast episodes of the year based on the number of downloads and feedback from our listeners. We’re also featuring our top five EntreLeadership tools. entreleadership.com/podcast Top 5 EntreLeaderhip Tools Infusionsoft's Target Market Worksheet EntreLeadership Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Dec 20161h 21min