Description

Today's episode promises an insightful conversation with the remarkable Chad Harward. Chad's story unfolds as he navigates unexpected career turns, from receiving top performance awards to being laid off, prompting a reevaluation of security and fulfillment. From his corporate roots to the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, his journey encapsulates resilience, adaptation, and the pursuit of genuine freedom.

Listen as we take a deep dive into the transformative Freedom Day method. This six-step approach touches on key aspects like marketing, sales, customer experience, productivity, systems, and finance. We unravel the intricate link between emotional readiness and business success, dissect the changing landscape of ownership across generations, and emphasize the essential connection between personal fulfillment and financial prosperity. Join us for a dynamic conversation that not only reshapes the entrepreneurial narrative but also guides you on the path to genuine freedom in business.

About the Guest:

Chad Harward is a business coach and consultant who helps entrepreneurs build successful and fulfilling businesses on their own terms. After feeling unfulfilled in the corporate world, Chad began following his passion and started his own advertising agency, Pinpoint Management. He now specializes in helping entrepreneurs maximize their potential, increase profitability, and design businesses aligned with their purpose. Chad is committed to sharing his proven business strategies to help others live their dream.

https://www.facebook.com/pinpointmgmt

https://ppmanagement.com/

Fast Five Questions

1. If you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? "I would focus on my my two most valuable resources. One is me, my experience and my talents. Second is my time. Then I would leverage that into maximizing relationships"
2. What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? "I skipped over the dirty middle of my business. It only took me 15 years, to do what I actually console, and that was to replace myself"
3. What is a book that you would recommend?"Profit First by Mike Michalowicz"
4. What is a tool that you use everyday that you would recommend? "Voxer"
5. What is your definition of freedom? "You can be 100%, where you are all the time.., you choose to not because you have to"

About Jeff: 

Jeff spent the early part of his career working for others. Jeff had started 5 businesses that failed before he had his first success. Since that time he has learned the principles of a successful business and has been able to build and grow multiple seven-figure businesses. Jeff lives in the Austin area and is actively working in his community and supporting the growth of small businesses. He is a board member of the Incubator.Edu program at Vista Ridge High School and is on the board of directors of the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation

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