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When buying a franchise, DON'T kill your own deal (and spend more money) this way
Large, multiunit franchisees already know this. But for those entering the space for the first time... NOT following this advice is a sure-fire way to: • Overpay • Overcomplicate; and * Potentially kill your own deal I find myself saying this at least 3-4 times a month to people, so thought I'd record a 1:37 minute video and help at scale. Tell me what you think! Do you have any related stories to share? Tag a friend who's on this journey, right now! And tag your favorite franchise attorneys, below! If you found this episode valuable, please support me (it’s free and quick...
2024-08-12
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Why restaurant loyalty programs SUCK (and how to unsuck it)
Hospitality leaders have it backwards. You're supposed to love people and use tech. NOT love tech and make customers feel used. A clip from April Porter's podcast - The Infinite Franchisee Show (thank you for having me on!): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-infinite-franchisee-show/id1570422370 What do you think? And who are companies doing this in the right sequence? If you found this episode valuable, please support me (it’s free and quick!) by: • Following me on X/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran • Subscribing to my YouTube channel: www.unfocused.video • C...
2024-07-16
02 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Letting people steal my franchise idea....is good for business? PART II
The last video, WHAT IF PEOPLE STEAL MY FRANCHISE/BUSINESS IDEA, got an incredible response (thank you!). I forgot to add extra (and critical) insight, proving that sharing everything is a super-profitable strategy. Am I wrong, here? If you found this episode valuable, please support me (it’s free and quick!) by: • Following me on X/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran • Subscribing to my YouTube channel: www.unfocused.video • Connecting with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulttran • Subscribing to my newsletter: https://effaround.substack.com/
2024-07-02
03 min
UNFOCUSED Show
How to "use" Google to sell franchises (or any B2B products + services)
A brilliant way to hijack something people are familiar with (Google and search engines) to bring awareness to what you're selling. Subscribe and turn on 🔔🔔🔔 for more goodies! http://unfocused.video ADDITIONAL CONTENT LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/paulttran Podcast: http://www.unfocused.show Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran If you found this episode valuable, please support me (it’s free and quick!) by: • Following me on X/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran • Subscribing to my YouTube channel: www.unfocused.video • Connecting with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulttran • S...
2024-06-25
00 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Making $1 million serving weirdos (+ hot sauce) at my restaurants
The easiest way to build a profitable, enjoyable, and scalable business isn't to serve as many people as possible (wait, whuuut). Listen in and tell me if you agree! Please subscribe, like, and comment so that this helps my fellow small business owners! If you found this episode valuable, please support me (it’s free and quick!) by: • Following me on X/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran • Subscribing to my YouTube channel: www.unfocused.video • Connecting with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulttran • Subscribing to...
2024-06-18
03 min
UNFOCUSED Show
What if someone STEALS my brilliant franchise idea?
"What if they steal my business idea?" "What if they know what's in the secret sauce?" "What if they discover my supplier/technology?" Those are common questions I get from aspiring and new franchisors. Listen in for my answer (and hint: those are the wrong things to put your eggs in) Do you agree? Am I missing anything? If you found this episode valuable, please support me (it’s free and quick!) by: • Following me on X/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran • Subscribing to my YouTube channel: www.unfocused.video • Connecting w...
2024-06-06
04 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Restaurant owners won't like this (but you must do this to grow)
There's ONE THING restaurant owners need to do, to increase: 🛫 Pales 🛫 Profitability 🛫 Throughput 🛫 Consistency, and 🛫 Scalability It's a paradox that must be followed (or disbey at you rown risk) and will require the removal of sunk costs, pride, comfort, and ego. Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch, shares this at Presidents Panel, hosted by the California Restaurant Association. If you found this episode valuable, please support me (it’s free and quick!) by: • Following me on X/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran • Subscribing to my YouTube channel: www.unfocused.video • Connecting with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedi...
2024-05-29
00 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Defending restaurant margins, INSTANTLY + WITHOUT RAISING PRICES
CEO Troy Hooper spoke at the California Restaurant Association Presidents Panel, a few months ago; and one of the hottest discussions was how to defend restaurant profitability: ✅ From constant attacks of rising costs and regulations; and ✅ Without customers' having to carry the load I clipped this one-minute, forty-five second answer. Please watch and repost, so that it helps as many of our peers as possible! The restaurant industry will be here, forever. What are other ways we operators can be here forever, too? If you found this episode valuable, please support me (it’s free and quick!) by:
2024-05-17
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
When do you say YES to franchisee ideas? (And when must you say NO?)
Listen in, and tell me what you think. Hope this equips franchisors and potential franchise partners for success. Big thanks to @shawnpwalchef for inspiring #smartphonestorytelling If you found this episode valuable, please support me (it’s free and quick!) by: • Following me on X/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran • Subscribing to my YouTube channel: www.unfocused.video • Connecting with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulttran • Subscribing to my newsletter: https://effaround.substack.com/
2024-05-10
04 min
UNFOCUSED Show
What $100 purchase have you made in the last 6 months that's changed your life or work? Texts.com
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: https://unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran
2024-04-02
04 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Why the food business (and a stupid decision that played out beautifully)
I had no experience in restaurants, and had no business getting into food.... SO WHY?! I answer this question here. This is a podcast episode hosted by @maidthis Founder/CEO Neel Parekh. You can follow him at @maidthis YouTube, or on 𝕏 at @NeelBParekh . Enjoy the listen, please subscribe, and please follow Neel and I on YouTube and 𝕏! www.x.com/paulttran www.x.com/neelbparekh This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http...
2024-02-23
03 min
UNFOCUSED Show
My answer to "What moment led you to explore entrepreneurship?" (involves a scam)
When CEO of @maidthis @NeelBParekh asked me me: "What moment led you to explore entrepreneurship?" This was my answer. For my fellow business owners, do you remember the spark that started it all, for you? Thanks for having me on, Neel! This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: https://unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Tw...
2024-02-12
00 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Andy Nguyen giggling when I said ____ and among my favorite business books of all time
I was invited to speak on a panel with restaurant leaders I look up to, and I got to share one of my most transformative books ever read. I get a kick out of watching Andy giggle like a child at 1:02 when I said this word. Special thanks to Viet Nguyen, Ivy Ha, and the Kei Concepts Media Team. You guys run the most amazing events! https://www.instagram.com/keiconceptsmedia/ And please subscribe to this channel to get the latest and greatest videos on franchising, entrepreneurship, sales, and my disturbing sense of humor. And follow me on Twitter...
2024-02-12
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Shrink your menu = Grow your restaurant chain
I had a consulting call with a restaurant owner who had a menu that would rival Cheesecake Factory's! I recommended cutting down the menu - sharing how to do it, and why it'll help them scale and profit and enjoy the business more! Any questions? Leave a comment and I'll answer them (in the comments or even make a video about it!). And please subscribe if you like this! This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development...
2024-01-30
08 min
UNFOCUSED Show
From ignorant entrepreneur to $15 million franchisee - the Neel Parekh interview
This is a podcast episode hosted by @maidthis Founder/CEO Neel Parekh. You can follow him at @maidthis on YouTube, or 𝕏 at @NeelBParekh. We get into a bunch of franchise-related topics, such as: • How I got into the restaurant and franchise business • How ignorance was a superpower • What traits make good and bad franchisees Enjoy the listen, please subscribe, and please follow Neel and I on YouTube and 𝕏! www.x.com/paulttran www.x.com/neelbparekh This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insig...
2024-01-16
25 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Growing your franchise through LAUGHTER & GIVING A DAMN - Evocalize
Was invited by Justin Ulrich - Head of Marketing at @evocalize to share my experience marketing for both my restaurants and the franchise companies I advise for. Thank you Justin and company. I had a lot of fun, and hope it adds incredible insight and value to those we seek to serve! Follow Justin at @evocalize This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.subs...
2024-01-12
33 min
UNFOCUSED Show
THE SECRET to running 11+ companies, $15+ million in revenue, family + travel
I was invited to speak on a panel with restaurant leaders I look up to, and this question came up. I get asked how I do all the things I do. • Running a $15+ million restaurant company • Advising foodservice chains on franchise growth • Franchise Development with almost 2,000 stores under me • Travel • Family Watch, tell me if you agree, and tell me what YOU do! Special thanks to Viet Nguyen, Ivy Ha, and the Kei Concepts Media Team. You guys run the most amazing events! This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscr...
2024-01-12
02 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Franchising, Giving Bad Advice (+ Helping A Struggling Restaurant Owner)
THIS IS AN AUDIO-ONLY PODCAST EPISODE!! We added images to make it YouTube-friendly. Was on an X / Twitter Spaces hosted by Chick-fil-a franchisee, and leadership podcaster Tim Sweetman. Some topics we covered included: • Honoring Charlie Munger and favorite quotes • Leadership • Wrong advice and lies about franchising and restaurants • How to help a struggling franchise • How we raised capital for our stores Subscribe to this channel! Follow me on X: https://twitter.com/paulttran And follow Tim, too: https://twitter.com/timsweetman This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free...
2024-01-09
36 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Raising capital NO-NO for entrepreneurs & investors
Check out the longer-form version of this - called "Startup founders - STOP PITCHING IPOs, going public & acquisition exit strategies" Subscribe 🔔🔔🔔 for more goodies! http://unfocused.video Additional content: Newsletter: http://effaround.substack.com Podcast: http://www.unfocused.show Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran/
2023-12-19
00 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Entrepreneurs - STOP spending on advertising (and do this, instead)
Before SMBs spend another dollar on advertising (aka torching their cash)... Spend it on collaborations, instead. In this clip, I share why collabs kills 10 birds with 1 stone (sorry for the violence) Was invited to speak at a fireside chat (along with legends @andythenguyen Viet Nguyen of Kei Concepts). Special thanks to Viet Nguyen, Ivy Ha, and the Kei Concepts Media Team. You guys run the most amazing events! https://www.instagram.com/keiconceptsmedia/ This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great...
2023-10-17
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
"We want to be the best" is a set up for failure in franchising and branding
I was invited to speak on a panel with restaurant leaders I look up to, and this question came up. Even though there are 100s of things I look for, these must happen first, or the conversation can't continue. Special thanks to Viet Nguyen, Ivy Ha, and the Kei Concepts Media Team. You guys run the most amazing events! https://www.instagram.com/keiconceptsmedia/ This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in...
2023-10-17
02 min
UNFOCUSED Show
What's needed for a restaurant to franchise?
I was invited to speak on a panel with restaurant leaders I look up to, and this question came up. Even though there are 100s of things I look for, these must happen first, or the conversation can't continue. Special thanks to Viet Nguyen, Ivy Ha, and the Kei Concepts Media Team. You guys run the most amazing events! https://www.instagram.com/keiconceptsmedia/ This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and...
2023-10-17
02 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Secret to great ideas
Hint: You’ve gotta look through a dumpster Subscribe 🔔🔔🔔 for more goodies! http://unfocused.video Additional content: Newsletter: http://effaround.substack.com Podcast: http://www.unfocused.show Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran/
2023-05-04
00 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Numbers don't lie...only (they also cheat & steal)
There's a statistic in the business space that I HATE, and is causing all sorts of problems. Let me know if you agree! Subscribe 🔔🔔🔔 for more goodies! http://unfocused.video Additional content: Newsletter: http://effaround.substack.com Podcast: http://www.unfocused.show Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran/
2023-04-25
02 min
UNFOCUSED Show
It's always bath time
What are you swimming in (and you're always swimming)? Subscribe 🔔🔔🔔 for more goodies! http://unfocused.video Additional content: Newsletter: http://effaround.substack.com Podcast: http://www.unfocused.show Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran/
2023-04-22
02 min
UNFOCUSED Show
The dry cleaner story. Double your money with half the effort.
Which of the two would you rather be? Comment below, and why the outcome happened the way it did! Subscribe 🔔🔔🔔 for more goodies! http://unfocused.video Additional content: Newsletter: http://effaround.substack.com Podcast: http://www.unfocused.show Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran/
2023-03-03
00 min
UNFOCUSED Show
When inspiration to exercise hits, STOP THINKING (you'll sabotage yourself)
I've been exercising consistently for ten years, now; and I still struggle with self-talk. Hope this thought shuts down your brain (it's good for you, I promise). Subscribe 🔔🔔🔔 for more goodies! http://unfocused.video Additional content: Newsletter: http://effaround.substack.com Podcast: http://www.unfocused.show Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran/
2023-01-02
00 min
UNFOCUSED Show
"Small" can be the goal
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: http://www.unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran/
2022-12-06
02 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Business plans can suck it
Are your business plans helping you, or hurting you? This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: http://www.unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran/
2022-12-01
05 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Base by base wins the race
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: http://www.unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran/
2022-11-29
02 min
UNFOCUSED Show
"Fire, Aim, Ready" might be a better sequence than "Ready, Aim, Fire"
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: http://www.unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran/
2022-11-15
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
"Fail fast, frequently & forward" is a failed strategy
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. I hear a lot of mic drops and gospel that revolves around the fact that you need to fail in order to succeed. Not a helpful strategy; and if your "fail" results in death or losing what's most dear to you - especially if you could've avoided it - it's not worth it. This short clip will give you more helpful context. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adv...
2022-11-15
04 min
UNFOCUSED Show
How to unstuck a project - by Seth Godin
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: https://unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran
2022-11-10
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
If you're feeling resistance to important work...
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: https://unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran
2022-11-02
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Will Later-You thank Now-You?
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: https://unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran
2022-10-28
00 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Be empty inside
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: https://unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran
2022-10-27
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Push-Pull Strategy to help you make better decisions
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: https://unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran
2022-10-26
02 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Bringing your ugly past around
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: https://unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran
2022-10-25
00 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Repeat to make impact. I repeat - repeat to make impact
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: https://unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran
2022-10-19
02 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Does my work even matter?
This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out. Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs. http://effaround.substack.com And follow me! Podcast: https://unfocused.show YouTube: http://unfocused.video Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paulttran Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulttran
2022-10-19
04 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Affirmation Attack - CERTAINTY
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-26
00 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Affirmation Attack - COMMON SENSE
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-25
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Affirmation Attack - BURNOUT
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-22
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Affirmation Attack - ANGRY IMPULSES
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-21
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
NFT Strategies: Inclusivity + NFT wealth building + Azuki case study
From Episode 011 of Guys Who Don't Know NFTs Talk About NFTs with @foodfightersuniverse co-creator @thekevinseo and our very own @paulttran. Should NFT creators promote exclusivity or inclusivity? We hear about and it's kinda confusing! Kevin shares his thoughts on how to think about it. Also - this is NOT financial advice, but we get into how expensive projects can expand their community in a more approachable and affordable way, AND how NFTs can be used to generate income and wealth. Missed an episode? Wanna see shorter clips? Visit us at www.b...
2022-04-20
03 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Affirmation Attack - OVER-OPTIMIZATION
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-20
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Affirmation Attack - HAPPINESS
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-19
00 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Affirmation Attack - NO CONTEXT
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-18
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Affirmation Attack - EXHAUSTION
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-15
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Affirmation Attack - BIG THINGS
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-14
00 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Affirmation Attack - IMPATIENCE
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-13
01 min
UNFOCUSED Show
Affirmation Attack - MISMATCHED EXPECTATIONS
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-12
01 min
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Affirmation Attack - GIVING UP SO EASILY
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-11
00 min
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Affirmation Attack - WAR
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-08
00 min
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Affirmation Attack - SNARKY COMMENTS
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-07
00 min
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Affirmation Attack - RUSHING IT
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-06
00 min
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Affirmation Attack - SHALLOW ROOTS
The AFFIRMATION ATTACK is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-05
01 min
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Daily predator attack - GOING SOLO
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-04-04
01 min
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Daily predator attack - YES
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-03-31
00 min
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Daily predator attack - IGNORING THE SIGNALS
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-03-30
01 min
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Daily predator attack - TOMORROW
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-03-29
00 min
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Daily predator attack - HARDSET DECISIONS
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-03-28
00 min
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Daily predator attack - BEHIND
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-03-28
01 min
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Daily predator attack - RIGIDITY
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-03-25
01 min
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Daily predator attack - INCONSISTENCY
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-03-25
00 min
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Daily predator attack - BUSYNESS
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-03-24
00 min
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Daily predator attack - THE NOTIFICATION BELL
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you liked this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too): www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-03-23
01 min
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Daily predator attack - THE METAVERSE
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our work by minting a Crypto Badger Clan NFT (and get a bunch of incentives, too) www.cryptobadgerclan.com
2022-03-22
01 min
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Daily predator attack - LEARNED HELPLESSNESS
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects!
2022-03-21
00 min
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Daily predator attack - MIDDLE GROUND
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects!
2022-03-18
00 min
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Daily predator attack - LONG MESSAGES
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects!
2022-03-17
00 min
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Daily predator attack - MOMENTUM
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects!
2022-03-16
01 min
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Daily predator attack - FEELING BEHIND
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects!
2022-03-15
01 min
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Daily predator attack - PERFECTION
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects!
2022-03-14
00 min
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Daily predator attack - CONTROL
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects!
2022-03-11
00 min
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Daily predator attack - KNEE-JERK REACTIONS
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects!
2022-03-10
01 min
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Daily predator attack - FAILURE
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects!
2022-03-09
00 min
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Daily predator attack - a FULL TANK
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects!
2022-03-08
00 min
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Daily predator attack - SLOW DECISION-MAKING
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects! Thank you!
2022-03-06
01 min
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Daily predator attack - HAVE TO (Part II)
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects! Thank you!
2022-03-05
01 min
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Daily predator attack - HAVE TO (Part I)
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects! Thank you!
2022-03-04
01 min
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Daily predator attack - OR
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects! Thank you!
2022-02-25
00 min
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Daily predator attack - EGO
The #predator-attack is a daily affirmation of the struggles we go-getters face, and these episodes remind you that: We struggle, too; and You can do this! If you like this episode, let us know! || Share it on your socials and tag @paulttran || Forward it to a friend who could use these words || Consider supporting our current projects! Thank you!
2022-02-25
00 min
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Guys Who Don't Know NFTs Talk About NFTs - Episode 003
Here, first-time NFT creators @paulttran (of www.cryptobadgerclan.com) and @thekevinseo (details coming soon!) talk about their journey from traditional entrepreneurship to Web3 entrepreneurship. Missed an episode? Visit www.badgerclan.show www.cryptobadgerclan.com @cryptobadgerNFT on Twitter and Instagram
2022-02-25
1h 06
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EP049 - VSA Tips - Automating & collecting invaluable data
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). In partnership with Pro Sulum, I'm creating a regular video series for their clients on ways you can deploy your VSA to automate 98% of your business. To learn more, you can reply to this message or visit www.prosulum.com for more details. I was catching up with a client of mine who owns a restaurant chain, and he shared how he deployed his VSA to automate how his stores take and order...
2020-09-23
08 min
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EP046 - VSA Tips - Performance is correlated to treatment
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). In partnership with Pro Sulum, I'm creating a regular video series for their clients on ways you can deploy your VSA to automate 98% of your business. To learn more, you can reply to this message or visit www.prosulum.com for more details. One of my good friends and clients Brian Nguyen is co-owner of the thriving B Nutritious chain of restaurants (and if you're interested in franchising, you can visit him at www...
2020-09-16
09 min
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EP044 - VSA Tips - Checking in & getting progress reports
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). In partnership with Pro Sulum, I'm creating a regular video series for their clients on ways you can deploy your VSA to automate 98% of your business. To learn more, you can reply to this message or visit www.prosulum.com for more details. One of my clients asked about how to check-in with their VSA for progress and work done, and I share one way of how to do that without doing extra wor...
2020-09-11
07 min
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EP042 - VSA Tips - Reporting for investors, customers & better decisions
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). In partnership with Pro Sulum, I'm creating a regular video series for their clients on ways you can deploy your VSA to automate 98% of your business. To learn more, you can reply to this message or visit www.prosulum.com for more details. All companies need reporting - to clients, investors, and also for the business owner themselves to make better decisions. Here's an example of how clients have done just that. W...
2020-09-07
07 min
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EP038 - VSA Tips - Responding & focusing your email inbox
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). In partnership with Pro Sulum, I'm creating a regular video series for their clients on ways you can deploy your VSA to automate 98% of your business. To learn more, you can reply to this message or visit www.prosulum.com for more details. Want to get your VSA to respond to all of your emails pretty quickly and break up with advertising messages? Here's an idea of how to get that done. W...
2020-08-28
08 min
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EP035 - VSA Tips - World Premier your team member
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). In partnership with Pro Sulum, I'm creating a regular video series for their clients on ways you can deploy your VSA to automate 98% of your business. To learn more, you can reply to this message or visit www.prosulum.com for more details. The question I get most when VSA clients sign up is: What is the easiest and fastest way to maximize the service? Here I share one strategy that relieves bottlenecks AND...
2020-08-21
05 min
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EP033 - Sales Strategy: The Godfather Technique
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). In today's episode, I share a sales strategy that I call The Godfather Technique (gosh, I hope I don't get a cease and desist letter). It's a brilliant way to sell differently, sell easier, and recruit partners who want to help you close deals. I hope you use it to have your competition sleeping with the fishes (is that too much?). WORK WITH PAUL: https://paulttran.blog/work-with-me/
2020-08-19
08 min
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EP032 - Sales Strategy: That new new & that old old
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). I read this article on TheAtlantic.com, and 100% agree on the idea of combining old, new, and persistence in order to sell more effectively. I also share some examples that reinforce this ensemble fo strategies. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/01/what-makes-things-cool/508772/ WORK WITH PAUL: https://paulttran.blog/work-with-me/
2020-08-17
10 min
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EP031 - Predisposed to your environment, but not predetermined
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). One of my favorite passages from "As A Man Thinketh" by James Allen. It's a book I highly recommend to anybody who's willing to change their thinking in order to achieve the results they want. WORK WITH PAUL: https://paulttran.blog/work-with-me/
2020-08-14
09 min
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EP030 - VSA Tip - Automating growth of your database
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). In partnership with Pro Sulum, I'm creating a regular video series for their clients on ways you can deploy your VSA to automate 98% of your business. To learn more, you can reply to this message or visit www.prosulum.com for more details. Most businesspeople know that they need to grow and manage their email lists; but most never get around to it - because of monetary costs, time costs, and unhelpful stories the...
2020-08-12
06 min
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EP028 - VSA Tip - Automating client testimonials & referrals
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). In partnership with Pro Sulum, I'm creating a regular video series for their clients on ways you can deploy your VSA to automate 98% of your business. To learn more, you can reply to this message or visit www.prosulum.com for more details. If you are a consultant or coach, there is no better sales tool than the validation of your clients. Here I show how my VSA creates a system of getting tes...
2020-08-10
04 min
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EP027 - VSA Tip - Automating lead generation for public/keynote speaking gigs
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). In partnership with Pro Sulum, I'm creating a regular video series for their clients on ways you can deploy your VSA to automate 98% of your business. To learn more, you can reply to this message or visit www.prosulum.com for more details. I had a conversation with an awesome speaker who's been on some pretty prominent stages, and he had a question about using VSAs to continue booking more keynote deals. I sha...
2020-08-09
10 min
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EP026 - VSA Tip - Automating marketing via Yelp & Instagram
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). In partnership with Pro Sulum, I'm creating a regular video series for their clients on ways you can deploy your VSA to automate 98% of your business. To learn more, you can reply to this message or visit www.prosulum.com for more details. A client of ours is hiring another VSA to manage marketing and wanted some ideas to get started on reaching more people. I share a few ideas here. Hope they hel...
2020-08-07
07 min
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EP022 - Franchise Coffee Chat event 07.20.20
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). I was invited to join a fireside chat last week, hosted by my dear friend, HR executive, and service provider William Chiem of Trinet. Also joining me were co-hosts Keith Koo of Silicon Valley Insider and Lauren Dodson of Trinet. Awesome people all around. The video can be found on my blog here: https://paulttran.blog/2020/07/23/sow-what-podcast-episode-22-franchise-coffee-chat-event-07-20-20/ WARNING: Bill was hosting from a cabin with choppy...
2020-07-22
1h 19
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EP019 - Case study w/ George Chen of UBest Packaging (OSV exclusive)
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). Dean Soto and I were invited to speak about small business systems, automation, and growth with finalists of the OSV Innovation Challenge (https://www.osvchallenge.com/) - and it was so much fun being around such bright entrepreneurs and change-makers! A resource we wanted to share with the audience was a case study highlighting one of our best clients - George Chen, owner of UBest Packaging and G Supply Co. There...
2020-07-14
36 min
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EP018 - VIDEO chat with entrepreneur/investor Andrew Chen
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com). There was no planning for this episode. I had just finished a video case study with one of my clients and had so much fun with it I had to release more of the same energy. So I texted one of the few friends I knew who'd still be up at 12a in the morning - my friend and business partner Andrew Chen. He responded to my spontaneity with spontaneity, and now we...
2020-07-13
55 min