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Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #37: Why Do We Sell to Strangers?In this solo episode, Chuck Blakeman tackles a question most business owners never stop to ask:
Why are we still selling to strangers—and what if we didn’t have to?
Drawing from his decades of entrepreneurial experience, Chuck breaks down the outdated, industrial-age mindset that still drives most sales strategies today—and introduces a far better alternative. The episode explores how building trust and connection before the sale can eliminate the awkwardness, pressure, and inefficiency of chasing cold leads.
🎙️ You’ll discover:
✅ Why “the closer you are to a hug, the more likely you a...2025-05-2016 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #36: Getting Your Numbers Right-Side Up with Allison HarveyIn this powerful follow-up conversation, Chuck Blakeman sits down once again with Allison Harvey—founder of Benediction Counseling—and business advisor Mark Bellestri to explore what it really takes to get your business finances right-side up.
Allison shares candidly about a time when she was on the brink: maxed out loans, dipping into personal savings, and carrying the emotional weight of protecting her team. With help from outside eyes and a strategic shift in mindset, she rebuilt her business on a foundation of clarity, accountability, and sustainable growth.
🎙️ You’ll discover:
✅ What to do when your...2025-05-1322 min
Claim Your Career CrownTwice the Profit: How to Double Your Income in 90 Days or Less with Chuck BlakemanFor our latest Claim Your Career Crown episode, we’re joined by Chuck Blakeman, a renowned business expert who reveals powerful strategies to help you double your income in just 90 days. Chuck dives into the key mistakes traditional sales methods make — and how to turn them around for better results. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or sales professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights to accelerate your success.Read More @ https://petite2queen.com/twice-profit-double-your-income-90-days-less/Support the showCheck out Petite2Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help...2025-05-1331 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #35: How to Never Ask for a Referral AgainIn this solo episode, Chuck Blakeman dives into a game-changing mindset shift for small business owners: how to get more referrals without ever asking for them—at least not in the way you've been taught.
Chuck introduces a powerful, proven question that flips the referral process on its head. Instead of centering yourself, you'll learn how to engage clients by focusing on how they can help their friends. He unpacks the psychology behind why traditional referral requests often fail and shows you how this one simple, intentional question can lead to stronger client trust and more business....2025-05-0615 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #34: How to Build Trust and Grow Your Business with Liz DaeninckIn this episode of Get Off the Treadmill, Chuck Blakeman welcomes back Liz Daeninck, Founder of Valentis Wellness, to explore the simple—but powerful—principle that drives sustainable business growth: consistency.
Chuck and Liz break down why doing what you say you’ll do isn’t just good ethics—it’s the ultimate marketing tool. They explain how consistency builds trust, why it’s cheaper and smarter to keep a client than chase new ones, and how a simple, structured plan can lead to higher referrals and better client relationships.
Whether you’re in wellness, business coachin...2025-04-2909 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #33: How To Set An Appointment with a Potential CustomerIn this solo episode, Chuck Blakeman dives into what he calls a counter-logical approach to filling your appointment calendar—one that starts with how you lead, not how you sell. He unpacks why most sales processes break down before the pitch even starts and shows you how to create a steady stream of potential clients using the Proximity Principle (aka the Hug Principle).
Chuck revisits the Four Walking-In Commitments and the Four Buying Questions, then breaks down the four types of marketing quadrants—explaining why relationship marketing gives small business owners an “unfair advantage.” You’ll learn a practica...2025-04-2217 min
Think Business with TylerThe Real Reason Most Businesses Fail with Chuck BlakemanChuck Blakeman Built 13 Businesses Across 4 Continents—Then Discovered Why 99% of Entrepreneurs FailChuck Blakeman was told he’d never be employable—so he built 13 businesses in 10 industries instead.But after decades of grinding, he realized the real reason businesses fail isn’t cash flow, competition, or even bad luck…It’s because the owner gets tired.Now, he teaches entrepreneurs how to break free from the "American Nightmare"—scaling businesses that give them freedom, not just income.This episod...2025-04-2141 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #32: Stakeholder Mindset with Jeff KrommendykIn this episode of Get Off the Treadmill, Chuck Blakeman welcomes back Jeff Krommendyk, former owner of Security First Insurance Agency, to dive deep into how small business owners can build intentional company cultures—no matter their size. Jeff shares his inspiring journey from the grind of startup life to creating a freedom-based business model, and eventually selling his successful agency.
Together, Chuck and Jeff explore the concept of a stakeholder mindset—how rethinking roles, language, and responsibility can transform a traditional "employee culture" into one rooted in ownership, dignity, and trust. Jeff shares practical strategies like rewr...2025-04-1521 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #31: Four Buying QuestionsIn this episode, Chuck Blakeman reveals how to shift from traditional selling to serving with his Four Buying Questions approach. Discover how to build deeper client relationships, earn trust, and guide them to make informed decisions — all without pushing a sale.
Key Insights:
🔑 Principles Behind the Four Buying Questions
Serve, Don’t Sell: Focus on your client’s needs, not your product.
Meet Them Where They Are: Understand their present situation, not where you want them to be.
Seek to Understand: Listen to your client’s challenges before offering solutions.
🔑 The Four Buying Questions Fram...2025-04-0817 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #30: The Power of Intentions, Part 2 with Ben KimballIn this episode of the Get Off the Treadmill Podcast, host Chuck Blakeman welcomes back Ben Kimball, co-owner of Kimball Productions and COO, Senior Editor, Producer, and Screenwriter. Ben shares insights from his journey in shifting his business mindset, inspired by Chuck’s book, Making Money is Killing Your Business.
Key Points Discussed:
Starting with the End in Mind: Defining your desired outcome to guide decisions.
From Survival to Intention: Shifting from just “paying the mortgage” to building a self-sustaining business.
Leadership vs. Management: The importance of effective delegation and avoiding abdication.
Parallel Lessons in Fatherhood: Invest...2025-04-0321 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #29: How to Never Have Commission Breath Again: The Four Walking-In CommitmentsMost business owners hate selling—but what if you never had to sell again? In this episode, we’re tackling commission breath—that desperate energy potential clients can sense a mile away. We'll share how Chuck unknowingly fell into this trap and the four simple commitments that completely transformed his buying conversations.
Key Takeaways:
✅ How commission breath silently kills your sales.
✅ The three foundational principles that shift you from selling to serving.
✅ The Four Walking-In Commitments that ensure clients seek you out.
✅ Why NOT talking about your business can actually increase sales.
🚀 Why This Episode Matters:
If you’re tired of chasing clients and...2025-03-1809 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #28: The Power of Moving From Rugged Individualism to Living in Business Community with Carey LindemanWhat if the best businesses weren’t planned, but discovered? In this episode, Chuck Blakeman sits down with Carey Lindeman, founder of Promise Care, to discuss how an unexpected volunteer experience led her to create a thriving home care business—and why she’s now transitioning into a new role as a business community leader.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How Carey stumbled into entrepreneurship by filling a need in the senior care industry
✅ The importance of business communities and why every entrepreneur needs one
✅ The four building blocks of a successful business and how they create sustainable growth
✅ Why simplicity in stra...2025-03-1128 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #27: Stop Networking—And Start Building a Network Instead!Most business owners have been told that networking is the key to growth. But what if that’s a myth? What if traditional networking is actually keeping you trapped in an endless cycle of chasing customers—rather than building a thriving business?
In this episode, Chuck Blakeman challenges the conventional wisdom around networking and reveals three powerful reasons why successful business owners don’t waste time at networking events. Instead, they focus on building strong, strategic relationships that drive long-term success.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ Why traditional networking keeps small businesses small
✅ How to replace transactional sales with a relational busine...2025-03-0413 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #26: Serve, Don’t Sell: The Path to Sustainable Success with Jennifer StapletonIn this episode, we dive into a game-changing business philosophy: Serve, Don’t Sell. Chuck sits down with Jennifer Stapleton, founding partner of Fire & Bliss, to explore why leading with service—not sales—creates better outcomes for businesses and clients alike.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ Why serving clients’ true needs leads to long-term success
✅ How to align your business with your values and ideal clients
✅ The power of referrals and trust in building a sustainable brand
✅ How fear-based decision-making can hold you back—and what to do instead
🎧 About Our Guest:
Jennifer Stapleton is a communications strategist, business owner, and artist who brings a...2025-02-2518 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #25: Pick a Business Maturity Date (Part 2)What if you could truly lead your business instead of just managing it? In this episode, Chuck Blakeman continues the discussion on business maturity dates (BMD) and how to take intentional steps toward achieving a business that serves your ideal lifestyle. If you’re stuck on the stability treadmill, it’s time to break free and build a business that works for you—not the other way around.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ The 50% Rule: Why business leaders must spend at least half their time leading, not managing
✅ How to create unscheduled and unavailable time to focus on growth instead of daily f...2025-02-1811 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #24: The Power of Freedom Mapping: Get Off the Treadmill and Scale Your Business with Clayton AchenWhat if you could run your business without it running you? In this episode, Chuck Blakeman welcomes back Clayton Achen, the visionary behind Achen Henderson, a modern virtual CPA firm dedicated to small business success. Together, they dive deep into Freedom Mapping, a game-changing approach to scaling a business while gaining more time and freedom.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ What Freedom Mapping is and why it’s the key to stepping off the treadmill
✅ How mapping the right processes can help you delegate, scale, and take Fridays off
✅ The crucial difference between process mapping and freedom mapping
✅ Why mapping only what’s...2025-02-1120 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #23: Pick a Business Maturity Date, Part 1What if you could build a business that truly sets you free—financially and personally? In this episode, Chuck Blakeman introduces the concept of the Business Maturity Date (BMD) and shares how intentionality can transform your entrepreneurial journey.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ The two key markers of a mature business.
✅ Why setting a Business Maturity Date (BMD) is a game-changer.
✅ How intentionality drives clarity, urgency, and results.
✅ Inspiring real-life examples of business owners achieving freedom.
🎧 About Our Host:
Chuck Blakeman is a successful entrepreneur, author, and founder of Crankset Group. He’s helped thousands of business owners around the globe break free from...2025-02-0521 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #22: From Solopreneur to Impact Maker: Stacy Voss on Scaling for FreedomWhat if you could scale your business, gain true freedom, and multiply your impact? In this episode, Chuck Blakeman sits down with Stacy Voss, founder of North Star Grant Writing, a company that helps small to midsize nonprofits secure millions in funding every year. Stacy’s journey from solopreneur to business owner with a thriving team is nothing short of inspiring.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How Stacy transitioned from “owning a job” to owning a thriving business
✅ Key strategies for building a team that complements your skills and passion
✅ The mindset shift needed to move from burnout to freedom
✅ How scalin...2025-01-2926 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #21: Three Life-Changing Steps For Making Big DecisionsWhat if the way you’ve been making decisions is holding you back? In this episode, Chuck Blakeman shares his game-changing three-step process for making big decisions—and even small ones—that will forever transform your approach to business and life.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ The three critical steps to making decisions that stick
✅ Why “going public” is the ultimate commitment to success
✅ How to overcome professional confusion and procrastination
✅ A practical strategy to drive real change in your business
🎧 About Our Host:
Chuck Blakeman is a sought-after business advisor, speaker, and the founder of the Crankset Group. Known for his no-nonsense approa...2025-01-2112 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #20: From Income Producer to Business Owner: Paul Romig-Leavitt's Journey to FreedomWhat if you could break free from being tied to your business and start building one that works for you? In this episode of Get Off The Treadmill, Chuck Blakeman sits down with Paul Romig-Leavitt, a creative powerhouse and entrepreneur, to discuss the shift from being an income producer to a true business owner.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ The difference between an income producer and a business owner
✅ How to identify and focus on the highest and best use of your time
✅ Why letting go can unlock the potential of your team and business
✅ The surprising impact of an abundance mind...2025-01-1528 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #19: Important Realities in The Seven Stages of Business OwnershipWhat if you could transform your business into a tool for building your ideal lifestyle and achieving a life of significance? In this episode, Chuck dives deep into the Important Realities in Seven Stages of Business Ownership, uncovering the critical lessons and strategies that thousands of business owners have used to navigate these stages successfully.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ Why there’s no set timeline for reaching business maturity—and how intentionality accelerates progress.
✅ The importance of defining your vision for success and aligning your business with your life goals.
✅ How to manage setbacks, cycles, and risk-taking with clarity and confide...2025-01-0815 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #18: Unlocking Freedom in Business: The Power of Freedom Mapping with Bryan FarleyWhat if you could make more money in less time—and finally escape the daily grind of running your business?
In this episode, Chuck Blakeman sits down with Bryan Farley, a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in creating scalable, self-sustaining businesses. Together, they dive into the transformative strategy of Freedom Mapping, a practical framework to help you simplify your operations and reclaim your time.
💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How to map your business processes step by step for clarity and efficiency.
✅ Why assigning value to your time is a game-changer for delegation. 2024-12-3128 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #16: Lifetime Goals, Life Visions with Vanessa EmersonIn the latest episode of the Get Off The Treadmill podcast, Chuck Blakeman sits down with The Evolving Expert founder, Vanessa Emerson, to dive deep into the powerful connection between business success and personal fulfillment.
Vanessa shares her journey as a business strategist and wellness educator, explaining why getting clear on lifetime goals and life vision is the secret to both thriving in business and truly living. 🙌
Vanessa reveals how reading Chuck’s book, Making Money is Killing Your Business, has been a game-changer in helping her clients find clarity, set intentional goals, and avoid the t...2024-12-1021 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #14: Human Energy in the Workplace with Josh Allan DykstraIn this episode of the Get Off The Treadmill podcast, Chuck Blakeman sits down with Josh Allan Dykstra, a leading expert on human energy and the future of work. Josh, a dynamic keynote speaker and author, reveals why human energy—not employee engagement—is the secret to skyrocketing productivity, creativity, and retention in today’s workplace.
While most companies focus on engagement to boost performance, Josh argues that it’s actually human energy that drives success. When organizations learn to harness and optimize energy levels, they can transform their teams, foster innovation, and create a culture that thrives. ...2024-11-2620 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #10: The Way Off The Business Treadmill with Scott GravesIn this episode of the Get Off The Treadmill podcast, host Chuck Blakeman sits down with Scott Graves, co-founder and CEO of Alignment Financial Advisors, to dive deep into Chapter 3 of Chuck’s acclaimed book, Making Money Is Killing Your Business. This chapter, "The Way Off the Business Treadmill," offers a transformative blueprint for shifting from business overwhelm to a life of balance and fulfillment.
Scott Graves, whose journey from public school band teacher to successful financial advisor serving over 1,500 households, reveals how Chuck’s insights have reshaped his approach to business.
Key Takeaways:
Struc...2024-09-1722 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #4: The Power of Intentions, Part 1 with Ben KimballIn this episode of the “Get Off The Treadmill” podcast, Chuck Blakeman interviews Ben Kimball, co-owner of Kimball Productions, focusing on the shift from a "random hope" strategy to a deliberate, intention-driven approach in business.
Key points discussed include:
Initial Challenges: Kimball describes his early business strategy, which relied on hope—specifically hoping to cover expenses and manage mortgages—rather than structured planning.
Turning Point: The discovery of Chuck Blakeman’s book, “Making Money Is Killing Your Business”, and involvement with the 3to5 Club marked a pivotal shift in Kimball’s approach.
Strategic Shifts: Kimball implemented intentional stra...2024-09-1719 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #2: 7 Stages of Business Ownership with Clayton AchenIn the latest episode of the "Get Off The Treadmill" podcast, host Chuck Blakeman chats with Clayton Achen, founder of Achen Henderson, a cutting-edge virtual CPA firm. Clayton, a passionate advocate for small businesses, shares his unique journey from a sales career to becoming a significant force in accounting, focusing on tax, cloud accounting, and technology.
The conversation explores the seven stages of business ownership from Blakeman’s book, “Making Money Is Killing Your Business:”
Startup: Excitement without practical challenges.
Survival: Financial struggles and time constraints.
Subsistence: Breaking even but with high risk.
Stability: Profita...2024-09-1723 min
Shawn Zajas Show66 ::: Conation Over Clarity: Chuck Blakeman's Guide to Entrepreneurial SuccessWe’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest episode on The Shawn Zajas Show featuring the incredible Chuck Blakeman! Ready to transform your entrepreneurial journey? In this must-listen episode, Chuck dives deep into: -Embracing risks and learning from failures -Building resilience from challenging experiences -The importance of having a clear vision and purpose -Taking small steps for big breakthroughs -The power of conation – the will to succeed! Connect with Chuck BlakemanTwitter: http://twitter.com/chuckblakeman LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com...2024-09-1158 min
Your Business UnleashedMaking Money is Killing Your Business with Chuck Blakeman from Crankset GroupIn today's episode, Chuck Blakeman, renowned business expert and founder of Crankset Group and 3to5 Club, delves into a thought-provoking topic that challenges conventional wisdom: "How Making Money is Killing Your Business." Prepare to have your perspectives shifted as Chuck exposes the hidden traps of focusing solely on short-term profits.Check out his book, "Making Money is Killing Your Business."Learn more about 3to5 Club, and if you're in the Calgary area, reach out to the facilitator Clayton Achen (host of this podcast), to attend a meeting. clayton@achenhenderson.cahttps://www...2023-08-1749 min
Chasing SundayChurch in the Participation Age with Chuck BlakemanChuck Blakeman is a successful entrepreneur, best-selling business author, TED Speaker, and world-renowned business advisor who built twelve businesses in eight industries on five continents, and now uses his experience to advise others. His company, Crankset Group, provides outcome-based mentoring and peer advisory for business leaders worldwide. Chuck sold one of his businesses to the largest consumer fulfillment company in America and led three other $10-$100 million companies. He presently leads the Crankset Group and a for-profit business based in Africa, focused on developing local economies to solve poverty. Mr. Blakeman is a results leader with decades of experience l...2022-12-131h 15
Being Human#224 Re-Humanize Now - with Chuck Blakeman> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/
This week, I sit down with Chuck Blakeman, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling business author and world-renowned business advisor.
Chuck is on a mission to create a world where all members of companies share in the creative process of building the company together. He is a man who pulls no punches in calling out the current de-humanizing corporate paradigm—his message is a true tour-de-force.
We talk:
Corporations as Ponzi schemes
You can't just fire the bosses
Thinking for yourself
Capital...2022-07-221h 07
The Growth Booth#20: How To Make More Money In Less Time (A Systematic Framework) w/ Chuck BlakemanAre you held hostage by your own business? Would you like to free yourself from the shackles of your business, achieving both time and financial freedom?Welcome to the 20th episode of The Growth Booth Podcast, a show focused on supporting budding entrepreneurs and established business owners alike, towards achieving lifestyle freedom through building successful online businesses.Join Aidan as we uncover the concept of freedom mapping and the 'HBUT' framework together with Chuck Blakeman, author of Making Money Is Killing Your Business. Discover how you can level up in the different stages of business...2022-05-2431 min