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Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #63: Give People Their Time BackWhat if the fastest way to improve productivity, profit, and retention wasn’t tighter control—but giving people their time back?
In this solo episode, Chuck Blakeman challenges the outdated belief that managing time equals managing performance. Drawing from real-world business examples and decades of leadership experience, Chuck explains why autonomy, trust, and outcome-based leadership consistently outperform micromanagement and rigid schedules.
This episode reframes time as one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) leadership tools—and shows how freeing people from unnecessary control unlocks better results for everyone.
In this episode, Chuck explores:
Wh...
2026-01-2824 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #62: Build First, Figure It Out Later with Jessica AgopianWhat does it really take to start and grow a business when you don’t have all the answers?
In this energizing conversation, Chuck sits down with Jessica Agopian, founder of 33 Services & Consulting and multi-center Sylvan Learning franchise owner, along with 3to5 Club facilitator Mark Bellestri, to unpack what it means to lead with action instead of anxiety.
Jessica shares how she went from employee to owner, opened her first Sylvan center, expanded to a second location, and continues to scale, all without waiting for perfect conditions. The discussion dives into why momentum matters more th...
2026-01-0726 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #61: Life Changing Benefits of Gratitude in BusinessGratitude may not sound like a business strategy, but science says otherwise.
In this thought-provoking solo episode, Chuck Blakeman takes a purposeful left turn to explore how gratitude directly impacts business performance, leadership effectiveness, and long-term success. Backed by neuroscience and real-world data, Chuck breaks down why emotional intelligence (EQ), not IQ or technical skill, is the true predictor of business success, and how gratitude is one of the fastest ways to grow it.
You’ll learn why:
90% of top performers have high EQ—not high IQ
EQ drives over half of job performance and...
2025-12-2419 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #60: The Follow-Up Advantage: Why Most People Lose Sales and How to Win Them with Lynn WhitbeckMost business owners don’t lose sales because of pricing, competition, or skill, they lose them because they don’t follow up.
In this powerful and energizing episode, Chuck reconnects with Lynn Whitbeck, CEO of Petite2Queen, host of Claim Your Career Crown, and widely known as the Queen of Joyful Sales, to unpack the real reason follow-up fails and how you can fix it starting today.
Lynn shares the staggering truth:
80% of all sales are made by the 20% of people who follow up.
If you’re not in that 20%, you’re giving b...
2025-12-1724 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #59: Make More Money In Less TimeWhy do so many business owners work harder and harder… yet never seem to get ahead?
In this solo episode, Chuck breaks down one of the most powerful mindset shifts in entrepreneurship: intending to make more money in less time.
Drawing from decades of experience building 13 businesses on four continents, Chuck explains why most owners stay trapped on the treadmill and how a single shift in intention can change everything. This is not theory. It’s a simple, actionable framework you can apply today.
Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why you get...
2025-12-1021 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #58: How To Do Business Development the Right Way with Andrew RowlandWhy does business development feel so exhausting for so many business owners? Because most of us were taught to do it the wrong way.
In this episode, Chuck Blakeman sits down with Andrew Rowland to unpack what real business development actually looks like and why it has nothing to do with chasing strangers, pitching at networking events, or collecting business cards you’ll never use.
Andrew shares his journey from hustling alone (and burning out) to building a business that grows through relationships, community, and intentional connections. He explains how just a handful of the ri...
2025-11-2622 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #57: A Simple Four-Stage Process To Replace Traditional Sales, and Increase Buyer DemandWhat if you could stop chasing clients and start attracting them instead?
In this solo episode, Chuck Blakeman breaks down The Lumberjack Buying System, a proven four-stage process that replaces traditional selling with relationship building. Used by thousands of business owners worldwide, this system helps you leave behind cold calls, endless networking, and transactional sales for something far more effective: relational business development that actually works.
Chuck explains why the old “sales treadmill” keeps most small business owners stuck and how to build a Steady Stream of Potential Clients by shifting from hunting strangers to coll...
2025-11-1925 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #56: How Lifetime Goals Shape Your Business with Cassie MorrisWhat really drives you to get out of bed every morning and how does that shape the way you do business?
In this inspiring conversation, Chuck Blakeman sits down with entrepreneur Cassie Morris to explore the concept of the Big Why, the lifetime goal you can never check off, but that gives meaning to everything you do.
Cassie shares her journey from a career in sales to launching two businesses, Clover Communications and Strategy and Dilly Dally Donut Bar and how discovering her Big Why transformed not just her work, but her life. Together, she...
2025-11-1223 min
Exit Coach RadioChuck Blakeman - Why Employees are ALWAYS a Bad IdeaChuck Blakeman discusses re-evaluating our business structure to maximize efficiency and decision making.
2025-11-0721 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #55: Nobody Wants to Be Sold Everybody Wants to BuyWhy does selling feel so uncomfortable—for both sides?
In this solo episode, Chuck Blakeman flips the script on traditional sales thinking and reveals why nobody wants to be sold, but everybody wants to buy.
Chuck unpacks four timeless principles that help you stop pushing products and start building relationships that naturally lead to business. You’ll learn how to move from transactional to relational selling and create conversations that make people say, “Oh, you get me.”
Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:
✅ The four core principle...
2025-10-2916 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #54: How We Can Stop Hunting Trees by Finding Lumberjacks with Valerie ReidHow can small business owners grow faster without chasing one client at a time? In this inspiring conversation, Chuck Blakeman sits down with Valerie Reid to unpack a powerful mindset shift — stop hunting trees, and start finding lumberjacks.
Valerie shares how the concept of “lumberjacks”; strategic partners who already have trusted relationships with your ideal clients, has transformed her approach to marketing, partnerships, and growth. Together, they explore what happens when you stop competing and start collaborating, and how to build win-win relationships that multiply opportunity for everyone involved.
You’ll learn:
✅ The difference between “h...
2025-10-1517 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #53: Drip SystemsHow do you stay top-of-mind with the people who matter most to your business without feeling like you’re “selling” to them?
In this solo episode, Chuck Blakeman dives into the power of a Drip System, a relationship-driven approach to marketing that keeps you consistently connected with potential clients and your key referral partners (what Chuck calls “Lumberjacks”).
Chuck lays out practical principles for creating a drip system you’ll actually enjoy doing for years, focusing on serving, not selling, while building the trust that fuels long-term success.
Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur o...
2025-10-0119 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #52: Getting Rid the Whole Idea of Selling with Carey LindemanWhat if you could grow your business without “selling” at all? In this episode, Chuck sits down with Carey Lindeman to unpack the radical (and freeing) idea of Serve, Don’t Sell.
Carey shares how shifting from transactional sales to relational service has transformed her business and how principles like finding “lumberjacks,” hosting catalyst events, and asking the right questions can help you build trust, attract clients, and enjoy the process instead of dreading it.
Together, they explore practical strategies from the FasTrak framework that show why focusing on relationships, not transactions, is the path to sustain...
2025-09-2414 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #51: How To Change Things PermanentlyIn this solo episode, Chuck Blakeman dives deep into the art and science of lasting personal change and why it’s fundamental for business owners who want to keep growing.
Chuck unpacks the four essential questions we all face around change:
Can we change?
Should we change?
Will we change?
And if so, how?
Along the way, he explores how our nervous system is wired for transformation, why knowledge alone won’t move the needle, and why true change comes from identity shifts, community, and attachment.
You’ll also hear practical insights about...
2025-09-1735 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #50: Why We All Need a Bad Plan and How to Make It Work with Jennifer StapletonSometimes, the biggest obstacle to success isn’t failure—it’s waiting for the “perfect” plan. In this milestone 50th episode, Chuck welcomes back Jennifer Stapleton to explore why having a bad plan is often far better than no plan at all.
Jennifer shares her insights from the FasTrak program, including how creating a simple “bad plan for success” helped her break through analysis paralysis, build consistency, and drive real results. Together, they unpack practical ways to design a plan you can actually execute, how accountability tools (like giant paperclips!) can keep you on track, and why movement—not e...
2025-09-0322 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #49: Why Keeping Appointments with Yourself Is So Important to Your Business with Mark BellestriAs entrepreneurs, we’d never dream of blowing off an appointment with a client—so why do we so often blow off the appointments we set with ourselves?
In this episode, Chuck sits down with Mark Bellestri—a seasoned entrepreneur, 3to5 Club facilitator, and Crankset leader—to explore why honoring your own calendar may be the most important discipline in business ownership.
With a diverse career spanning real estate, insurance, banking, consulting, and business ownership, Mark has successfully grown companies in the locksmith, healthcare, and education sectors. Drawing from his wide-ranging experience, he shares why keeping...
2025-08-2120 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #48: The 7 Stages of Business Ownership with Bryan FarleyWhat if you could look at your business like a map—one that clearly shows where you are today and how to get to the life you actually want?
In this powerful conversation, Chuck sits down with Bryan Farley, President of Association Reserves Colorado, to unpack the Seven Stages of Business Ownership—a framework that shifts the focus from just growing a business to building one that truly serves you. Together, they break down the journey from startup to freedom, share the pitfalls of getting stuck in “Stage Four” (where your business makes money but steals your time), a...
2025-08-1319 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #47: Your Competition, Isn’tIn this solo episode, Chuck Blakeman challenges one of the most deeply held beliefs in business: the idea that you have competition.
What if competition doesn’t exist?
Chuck shares how adopting a scarcity mindset—where business is a zero-sum game—leads to fear, stress, and toxic culture. But when you embrace an abundance mindset, everything changes. You stop chasing other people’s success, and start building something truly your own.
You’ll hear:
✅ Why “competition” is a distraction, not a threat
✅ How copying other businesses leads to mediocrity
✅ Why abundance-minded lea...
2025-08-0610 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #46: Freedom Mapping: How to Build a Business that Runs Without You with Stacy VossHow do you create consistent results in your business while stepping further out of the day-to-day? In this powerful follow-up episode, Chuck sits down again with Stacy Voss to unpack the real-world impact of Freedom Mapping—a system Stacy uses to empower her remote team, improve client experience, and eliminate the need for constant management.
Together, they explore why documenting your core business processes (even if you're a solo entrepreneur) is a game-changer, how it fosters consistency and trust, and the mindset shift that allows business owners to move from control to collaboration. You’ll also hear prac...
2025-07-3025 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #45: Three Reasons Not To Work on WeaknessesIn this episode, Chuck Blakeman dives into one of the most counterintuitive truths about business ownership: You shouldn’t try to fix your weaknesses.
Chuck outlines three powerful reasons why working on your business weaknesses not only wastes time—it actually limits your success. You’ll learn:
✅ Why trying to be great at everything is a dangerous myth
✅ How focusing on weaknesses creates codependence and kills freedom
✅ Why doubling down on your strengths makes your business—and life—more effective and fulfilling
Chuck also introduces the Apex Profile—a groundbreaking tool designed specifica...
2025-07-2312 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #44: The Two-Page Strategic Plan with Vanessa EmersonIn this episode, Chuck Blakeman welcomes back business strategist and wellness educator Vanessa Emerson, founder of The Evolving Expert. Together, they explore why most business plans fail—and how a simple, dynamic two-page strategic plan can transform the way you run your business.
Vanessa and Chuck share how this living document keeps you focused on what truly moves your business forward—helping you move past the tyranny of the urgent and toward long-term significance.
🎧 You’ll discover:
✅ The difference between a static business plan and a rolling strategic plan
✅ Why the best strategic plan impacts...
2025-07-0920 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #43: The Role of Dissonance and Discord In Personal GrowthIn this special solo episode, Chuck Blakeman explores why moments of tension, discomfort, and even chaos are not something to run from—but the very moments that spark our deepest growth.
Drawing from music, Chuck illustrates how rhythm, melody, harmony, dissonance, and discord mirror our personal and business lives—and why leaning into what feels uncomfortable can lead us to new breakthroughs and richer, more meaningful experiences.
🎧 You’ll hear:
✅ Why we don’t grow in our flow—we produce there
✅ How dissonance and discord act as invitations to transformation
✅ The difference between...
2025-07-0222 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #42: Daily Routines That Lead to Success with John Heenan & Henry McCrory (Live in Spain)In this energizing roundtable, Chuck Blakeman, John Heenan, and Henry McCrory explore the powerful link between daily routines and long-term success—not just in business, but in life.
From morning habits and mindset shifts to setting your priorities with intention, this episode offers practical takeaways for entrepreneurs who want more than just productivity… they want significance.
🎯 You’ll discover:
✅ The simple principles behind building a meaningful daily routine
✅ Why your inputs—books, people, and environment—shape your future
✅ How to lead yourself first before leading your business
✅ Why getting grounded daily helps overcome...
2025-06-2415 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #41: Work-Life Balance with John Heenan & Henry McCrory (Live in Spain)Is “work-life balance” even real—or just a leftover idea from the factory era?
In this candid and energizing conversation, Chuck Blakeman, John Heenan, and Henry McCrory unpack what it really means to live an integrated life—where work and personal priorities aren’t constantly at war, but intentionally woven together.
Together, they challenge the outdated notion of balance and offer a refreshing perspective on how to build a business and life around purpose, not pressure.
🎧 You’ll hear:
✅ Why traditional “balance” creates rigidity, not freedom
✅ How integration gives you more control over your...
2025-06-1816 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #40: What It Means to Work with a Revolutionized Operating System with Josh Allan DykstraWhat if your company’s culture is running on an outdated operating system—and no one even realizes it?
In this insightful conversation, Chuck Blakeman welcomes back Josh Allan Dykstra, CEO of The Work Revolution and one of today’s most respected thought leaders on the future of work and human energy. Together, they explore the idea that company culture functions like an operating system—often invisible, but massively influential.
Josh challenges us to move beyond default behaviors and start designing intentional, energizing systems that empower people to thrive—while freeing business owners from the daily grin...
2025-06-1020 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #39: The Four Quadrants of MarketingAre you spending more and getting less from your marketing? It might be time to ditch the noise and go where the gold is.
In this solo episode, Chuck Blakeman breaks down the Four Quadrants of Marketing—from high-cost advertising to the underused strategy that consistently delivers results for small business owners: Relationship Marketing.
Whether you’re overwhelmed by ad budgets, tired of cold outreach, or just want to build a more human business, this episode gives you the clarity to choose the right marketing strategy for your size, stage, and values.
🎯 You’ll discov...
2025-06-0309 min
Get Off The Treadmill PodcastEpisode #38: Making Sales Joyful with Lynn WhitbeckIn this episode of Get Off the Treadmill, Chuck Blakeman sits down with Lynn Whitbeck, the queen of joyful sales, to explore how shifting your mindset from “selling” to “serving” can transform your business—and your happiness. Lynn shares how worthy intent, authenticity, and a simple sales plan can make sales not only effective, but fulfilling.
If you’ve ever said “I hate selling,” this episode is for you.
🎙️ You’ll discover:
✅ Why “worthy intent” creates genuine client connection
✅ The power of showing up authentically (no scripts, no sleaze)
✅ How to build a sales strategy that feels...
2025-05-2719 min
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’...
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 min...
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
The Being Human Podcast with Richard Atherton#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
The Dental Brief PodcastChanging Your Mindset to Better Achieve Your Business Goals | Chuck Blakeman | The Dental Brief #50Changing Your Mindset to Better Achieve Your Business GoalsChuck Blakeman is an expert in helping dentists and other professionals around the world become skilled business owners and leaders. Chuck operates Crankset Group where he works with dentists specifically. He also is a regular speaker as well as a best-selling author.Chuck explains to our dentists listening, the difference between being an income producer and a business owner and what steps you can take today to better set yourself up and your practice for years and years of success.
2021-02-1016 min
The Dental Experience Podcast with Ryan VetEpisode 307: Making Money is Killing Your Business, with Chuck BlakemanAs we look ahead to 2021, we all reevaluate goals for our dental practices. Eventually, the thought process comes down to, How do we make more money? But for serial entrepreneur Chuck Blakeman, he's here to tell you that making money should not be your number one priority. He's grown 12 businesses in 8 industries on 4 continents, and as he says, "the faster the business went, the more revenue, the higher success the business went, the lousier my life got."Chuck Blakeman's Books:Making Money is Killing Your BusinessWhy Employees are Always a Bad IdeaC...
2020-12-2925 min
Freedom at Work with Traci FentonChuck Blakeman | Rehumanizing the Workplace | CEO of The Crankset GroupWhat would it be like to have a more “human” workplace, one that treats adults like adults, where freedom rather than fear called the shots? In this provocative episode, Chuck Blakeman, best-selling author and CEO of the Crankset Group, talks about his new book, Re-humanizing the Workplace: By Giving Everybody Their Brain Back and the key steps leaders can take to democratize their team or workplace to help everyone be more human to each other, with meaningful results. Visit WorldBlu.com to learn more, become a member, and join other top leaders leading their organizations with Freedom at Work™.
2020-09-2446 min
Get Off The Treadmill for Business LeadersEpisode 2 - “Thrive, Don’t Survive” with Chuck BlakemanIn this episode, we welcome back the founder of Crankset Group and 3to5 Clubs, Chuck Blakeman.
Chuck’s authored the best-selling books, ‘Making Money Is Killing Your Business,’ and ‘Why Employees Are Always A Bad Idea,’ and now, we’re looking forward to his new book that is coming out late summer, ‘Re-humanizing The Workforce And Giving People Their Brain Back.’
So today, we talk about meaningful, practical, and relevant principles that will surely help us THRIVE in these uncertain times. Chuck also shares three things that you can do to take full advantage of the economy’s ro...
2020-08-0719 minGet Off The Treadmill for Business LeadersEpisode 1 - People With A Big ‘Why’ with Chuck BlakemanWelcome, everybody, to our first episode of ‘Get Off The Treadmill’ podcast with me, Sandy Corrigan!
Our very first guest is no other than, Chuck Blakeman, the founder of the Crankset Group and 3to5 Clubs. Chuck is a successful entrepreneur, a best selling business author, a TED speaker, and a world-renowned business advisor who built 12 businesses in eight industries on five continents. And now, he uses his expertise to advise others.
His company, Crankset Group, provides outcome-based mentoring and peer advisory for business leaders worldwide. Chuck sold one of his business to the largest consumer fulf...
2020-08-0724 min
Love Your PracticeHow being emotionally intelligent is good for business with Chuck BlakemanWe're doing things a bit differently on this episode of Feeling Good. We're still talking all things wellness, but we switched it up and this time my guest will be interviewing me! Chuck Blakeman, a fellow dentist with a podcast of his own, asks me why our best leadership skill is our emotional intelligence. You may not know it now, but all of us dentists need emotional intelligence if we want to run a successful dental practice. What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is our ability to not only be aware of our...
2020-03-3128 min
Massive Passive Cash Flow PodcastPassive Cash Flow for Entrepreneurs, with Chuck BlakemanChuck has had the honor of working with various groups in the Dental Industry and is happy to continue to serve dental professionals and their practices. Chuck helps with the business side of dentistry and has presented at numerous dental conferences across the U.S. Chuck is a regular contributor to the Progressive Dentist Magazine, The Profitable Dentist, The AADOM Observer and has written for Oral Health Office, AGDImpact and Dental Entrepreneur. His company, Crankset Group manages the Get Off The Treadmill (GOTT) Dental Summits and Chuck is the host of the GOTT Dental Podcast. ...
2019-11-1327 min
The Jason Cavness ExperienceA talk with Chuck Blakeman on the cavnessHR podcastcavnessHR Podcast Show Notes – A talk with Chuck Blakeman https://www.cavnessHR.com jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com @cavnessHR across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media We are in for a real treat with a transformational discussion on how we as business leaders can rehumanize dentistry by giving everyone their brain back. We are thrilled to have serial entrepreneur, best-selling author and world-renowned business advisor, Chuck Blakeman with us today. Be sure to check out Chuck's weekly Inc. Magazine articles and his TED Talk on the Emergin...
2019-10-2722 minExit Coach RadioChuck Blakeman - Rehumanizing Business and Getting Your Brain BackChuck Blakeman is in the business of rehumanizing business by giving everyone their brain back and going to talk about 3to5 Club.
Questions Answered:
1. What is 3to5 Club and what makes it so unique?
2. Why is it called 3to5?
3. I understand that there are opportunities for people to become a 3to5 facilitator. What does that entail?
Contact Info:
Email: krista@cranksetgroup.com
Website: 3to5Club.com
Success stories of 3to5 members:
Chris Crigler - Chris was going out of business and didn’t think that he could even make that week’s payroll. B...
2019-01-1326 minExit Coach RadioChuck Blakeman - Rehumanizing Business and Getting Your Brain BackChuck Blakeman is in the business of rehumanizing business by giving everyone their brain back and going to talk about 3to5 Club.
Questions Answered:
1. What is 3to5 Club and what makes it so unique?
2. Why is it called 3to5?
3. I understand that there are opportunities for people to become a 3to5 facilitator. What does that entail?
Contact Info:
Email: krista@cranksetgroup.com
Website: 3to5Club.com
Success stories of 3to5 members:
Chris Crigler - Chris was going out of business and didn’t think that he could even make that week’s payroll. B...
2019-01-1326 minExit Coach RadioChuck Blakeman - Why Employees Are Always a Bad Idea
Chuck Blakeman is a Best-Selling Business Author and World-Renowned Business Advisor who has built eight businesses in seven industries on four continents. He inspires leaders and provides simple tools to transform their business. Chuck Blakeman is rehumanizing business by giving everyone their brain back and is going to talk about his new book "Why Making Money is Killing Your Business"
Contact Info:
Website: chuckblakeman.com
Email: chuck@cranksetgroup.com
Bonus Material:
Book available on Amazon
Listeners: You asked, so we found FREE solutions for 5 of your top problem areas. Text “T...
2019-01-0327 minExit Coach RadioChuck Blakeman - Why Employees Are Always a Bad Idea
Chuck Blakeman is a Best-Selling Business Author and World-Renowned Business Advisor who has built eight businesses in seven industries on four continents. He inspires leaders and provides simple tools to transform their business. Chuck Blakeman is rehumanizing business by giving everyone their brain back and is going to talk about his new book "Why Making Money is Killing Your Business"
Contact Info:
Website: chuckblakeman.com
Email: chuck@cranksetgroup.com
Bonus Material:
Book available on Amazon
Listeners: You asked, so we found FREE solutions for 5 of your top problem areas. Text “T...
2019-01-0327 min
Bulletproof Dental PracticeGet Off The Treadmill with Chuck BlakemanText 'bulletproof' to 345345 to stay in the know about all things Bulletproof, and buy the book HERE! Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 90 Hosts: Chuck Blakeman Guest: Dr. Craig Spodak Key Takeaways: Introduction to Craig Spodak Craig's background Value of knowing where we end up and when Freedom doctor and hostage doctor Major lessons that Dr Spodak has learned during his career Keep pursuing Living to work, not working to live Know yourself, know what you want 3 modes that human beings operate in The importance of...
2018-11-2229 minBulletproof Dental PracticeGet Off The Treadmill with Chuck BlakemanText 'bulletproof' to 345345 to stay in the know about all things Bulletproof, and buy the book HERE! Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 90 Hosts: Chuck Blakeman Guest: Dr. Craig Spodak Key Takeaways: Introduction to Craig Spodak Craig's background Value of knowing where we end up and when Freedom doctor and hostage doctor Major lessons that Dr Spodak has learned during his career Keep pursuing Living to work, not working to live Know yourself, know what you want 3 modes that human beings operate in The importance of...
2018-11-2229 min
LeadermorphosisChuck Blakeman on rehumanising organisationsChuck Blakeman is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker passionate about giving people their brains back in organisations. Although we've left the technologies of the industrialist age behind, outdated assumptions and practices are still very much alive in most workplaces today. Chuck shares insights about the origins of management versus leadership, distributed decision-making, and how to unlearn old habits to shift our organisational culture into what he calls the participation age. Listen to learn more about unlocking mission-centred, self-managing organisations. How to follow Chuck: Twitter: @ChuckBlakeman More resources: Chuck's TED talk, The emerging work world...
2018-08-1555 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Practice Freedom For DentistsEp #180: Chuck Blakeman - Rehumanizing the WorkplaceContinuing the four-part summer series edition of the Dentist Freedom Blueprint podcast, Chuck Blakeman is sharing his revolutionary mindset with the Freedom Founders Mastermind (and now you). He explains why the workplace has been dehumanized and gives us the steps that will bring back passion and participation within the business. Chuck states that everybody in your practice should be a leader in some way and shows how that will directly affect how people participate in the business. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2LOVCDT
2018-08-031h 02The Freedom Founders Podcast - Practice Freedom For DentistsEp #180: Chuck Blakeman - Rehumanizing the WorkplaceContinuing the four-part summer series edition of the Dentist Freedom Blueprint podcast, Chuck Blakeman is sharing his revolutionary mindset with the Freedom Founders Mastermind (and now you). He explains why the workplace has been dehumanized and gives us the steps that will bring back passion and participation within the business. Chuck states that everybody in your practice should be a leader in some way and shows how that will directly affect how people participate in the business. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2LOVCDT
2018-08-031h 02
Elevate Orthodontics Podcast with Dr. Lance Miller46: Making Money is Killing your Business with Chuck BlakemanChuck Blakeman is a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling business author and world-renowned business advisor who built ten businesses in seven industries on four continents, and now uses his experience to advise others. His company,...
2018-05-1000 min
The Brilliance Ultimatum™ with Claudette RowleyThe Participation Age: A New Cultural Frontier with Chuck BlakemanJoin us for an energizing discussion with Chuck Blakeman, bestselling author and world renowned business advisor. In the emerging world of work, Chuck is a leading visionary in the Age of Participation. He’ll share ways to give people back their brains at work, the true difference between a leader and manager (it’s not what you think it is), and key steps to evolving your company into a self-managed, leader-to-leader organization
2018-04-2700 min
The Brilliance Ultimatum - Claudette RowleyThe Participation Age: A New Cultural Frontier with Chuck BlakemanJoin us for an energizing discussion with Chuck Blakeman, bestselling author and world renowned business advisor. In the emerging world of work, Chuck is a leading visionary in the Age of Participation. Hersquoll share ways to give people back their brains at work, the true difference between a leader and manager itrsquos not what you think it is, and key steps to evolving your company into a self-managed, leader-to-leader organization
2018-04-2759 minThe Brilliance Ultimatum - Claudette RowleyThe Participation Age: A New Cultural Frontier with Chuck BlakemanJoin us for an energizing discussion with Chuck Blakeman, bestselling author and world renowned business advisor. In the emerging world of work, Chuck is a leading visionary in the Age of Participation. Hell share ways to give people back their brains at work, the true difference between a leader and manager (its not what you think it is), and key steps to evolving your company into a self-managed, leader-to-leader organization
2018-04-2759 min
Eternal Leadership202 Chuck Blakeman | The Number One Attribute of Successful PeopleFind Your Big Why to Impact the World Around You "If what we teach on how to relate with other people is inconsistent with how we would relate to our family, then there's something wrong with it." - Chuck Blakeman CLICK HERE for resources from our conversation with Chuck.
2018-03-281h 10
Talking with the ToothcopManagement vs Leadership in Dentistry and the Best Practices for Business Success - Chuck BlakemanFeatured on this episode of Talking With the Tooth Cop is author, business coach, and mentor Chuck Blakeman. Throughout the interview, Chuck and I discuss the critical differences between management and leadership, how to avoid falling into the trap of always planning and never executing, and Chuck shares the two most important business words you’ve never heard of. He draws on his 35 years of experience and multiple best-selling books to give you the greatest knowledge in the dental industry, and it’s a conversation you don’t want to miss. Doing business should not be a 30 year grind...
2018-03-2730 min
Business Leaders Podcast: One More TurnChuck Blakeman, Founder Of The Crankset Group, A Counter-Intuitive And No-Nonsense Approach To Life And Business; Focus On PurposeChuck Blakeman, founder of the Crankset Group, a counter-intuitive and no-nonsense approach to life and business; focus on purpose. Chuck is a successful entrepreneur, #1 best-selling business author and world-renowned business advisor who built ten businesses in seven industries on four continents, and now uses his experience to advise others. His company, Crankset Group, provides outcome-based mentoring and practical strategies.Chuck Blakeman, Founder Of The Crankset Group, A Counter-Intuitive And No-Nonsense Approach To Life And Business; Focus On PurposeWe’re here with Chuck Blakeman in Crankset Group’s office in Gree...
2018-01-0358 min
Business Leaders PodcastChuck Blakeman, Founder Of The Crankset Group, A Counter-Intuitive And No-Nonsense Approach To Life And Business; Focus On PurposeChuck Blakeman, founder of the Crankset Group, a counter-intuitive and no-nonsense approach to life and business; focus on purpose. Chuck is a successful entrepreneur, #1 best-selling business author and world-renowned business advisor who built ten businesses in seven industries on four continents, and now uses his experience to advise others. His company, Crankset Group, provides outcome-based mentoring and practical strategies.Chuck Blakeman, Founder Of The Crankset Group, A Counter-Intuitive And No-Nonsense Approach To Life And Business; Focus On PurposeWe’re here with Chuck Blakeman in Crankset Group’s office in Gree...
2018-01-0358 min
Growing DentistLeaders VS Managers with Chuck Blakeman<p>Key Points at a Glance Chuck Blakeman, GOTT Summit, in conversation with Naren Arulrajah Review of first podcast: Beliefs determine your values, values determine your thoughts, thoughts determine your actions, your actions determine your habits, habits determine your character, character determines your destiny Manager vs Leader Leadership comes from inspiration and motivation, a leader wants […]</p>
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2017-11-1600 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Practice Freedom For DentistsEp #143: Chuck Blakeman - Employees are Always a Bad IdeaHave you ever stopped to think about what it means to be an employee? The image that comes to mind for a lot of us isn't necessarily a good one, and today's guest, Chuck Blakeman, explains why the concept of an employee is outdated and inherently negative. Chuck is a successful entrepreneur, internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and world-renowned business advisor. He has built ten businesses in seven industries on four continents, and his customers have included Microsoft, Apple, and many more Fortune 500 companies, as well as smaller businesses. His first book, Making Money is Killing Your...
2017-11-1538 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Practice Freedom For DentistsEp #143: Chuck Blakeman - Employees are Always a Bad IdeaHave you ever stopped to think about what it means to be an employee? The image that comes to mind for a lot of us isn't necessarily a good one, and today's guest, Chuck Blakeman, explains why the concept of an employee is outdated and inherently negative. Chuck is a successful entrepreneur, internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and world-renowned business advisor. He has built ten businesses in seven industries on four continents, and his customers have included Microsoft, Apple, and many more Fortune 500 companies, as well as smaller businesses. His first book, Making Money is Killing Your...
2017-11-1538 minGrowing DentistBuilding a Team That is Invested in Your Dental Practice as Much as you are | Chuck Blakeman<p>Key Points at a Glance Chuck Blakeman, Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Founder of GOTT Summit, in conversation with Naren Arulrajah 19 years after high school graduation, got Bachelor’s degree Connected into the dental industry through a woman in dentistry, who bought the book ‘Making money is killing your business’ How to build your team Managing your […]</p>
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2017-10-1700 min
Bulletproof Dental PracticeRetirement Sucks! with Chuck BlakemanBulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 32 Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak Guest: Chuck Blakeman, entrepreneur and presenter at GOTT Summit Key Takeaways: GOTT stands for Get Off The Treadmill, the annual summit is all about creating a dental practice that produces BOTH time and money. 70% of business is similar/generic. Problems are the same across industries. Business has little to do with the craft itself, but everything to do with the way people work. Dentists really need to get off the treadmill of working in business to work on business and...
2017-08-111h 03Bulletproof Dental PracticeRetirement Sucks! with Chuck BlakemanBulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 32 Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak Guest: Chuck Blakeman, entrepreneur and presenter at GOTT Summit Key Takeaways: GOTT stands for Get Off The Treadmill, the annual summit is all about creating a dental practice that produces BOTH time and money. 70% of business is similar/generic. Problems are the same across industries. Business has little to do with the craft itself, but everything to do with the way people work. Dentists really need to get off the treadmill of working in business to work on business and...
2017-08-111h 03
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Practice Freedom For DentistsEp #102: Making Money is Killing Your Business with Chuck BlakemanChuck Blakeman blows holes in traditionally held concepts regarding business ownership. Whether he's discouraging the idea of hiring employees, creating business plans, or working towards retirement; Chuck lays out convincing arguments for approaching the world of entrepreneurship from a new perspective. There are key steps dentists can take to build a modern healthy dental practice. We discuss those topics and more on this episode of the Dentist Freedom BLUEPRINT podcast. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2klwQhz
2017-02-0143 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Practice Freedom For DentistsEp #102: Making Money is Killing Your Business with Chuck BlakemanChuck Blakeman blows holes in traditionally held concepts regarding business ownership. Whether he's discouraging the idea of hiring employees, creating business plans, or working towards retirement; Chuck lays out convincing arguments for approaching the world of entrepreneurship from a new perspective. There are key steps dentists can take to build a modern healthy dental practice. We discuss those topics and more on this episode of the Dentist Freedom BLUEPRINT podcast. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2klwQhz
2017-02-0143 min
The Mindfluence Revolution050: Chuck BlakemanToday's guest is Chuck Blakeman. Chuck's first book, Making Money Is Killing Your Business, was rated the best business book of the year by the National Federation of Independent Business. Chuck is a successful entrepreneur and world-renowned business advisor. He has built ten businesses in seven industries across four continents. Chuck's message is simple, you can't buy back time, and so are you using your time efficiently?
Key Takeaways:
[1:25] Time vs. Money!
[2:50] Is making money really killing your business?
[3:25] Why is making money a bad reason to be in b...
2016-02-1700 min
TalentTalk PodcastChuck Blakeman and Crystal HuangChuck Blakeman, the Founder & Chief Transformation Officer of the Crankset Group and Crystal Huang, the CEO & Co-Founder of ProSky join Chris Dyer to talk about talent, leadership and employee engagement strategies for 2016.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).
2016-02-1247 min
Reaching The Finish LineEpisode 25 - Chuck BlakemanIn this episode, our guest is Chuck Blakeman. Chuck is an international serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, Inc. Magazine columnist, and author of Making Money Is Killing Your Business (NFIB's Best Business Book of The Year). He shares the lessons he learned in his 30+ years of international business experience. He also talks about the right way to be successful in business and exposes the disinformation that is proliferating nowadays.
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2015-09-3026 min
Practicing with the MastersEp #20: Developing Stakeholders from Employees with Chuck BlakemanOn this episode of the Practicing with the Masters podcast, I am honored to invite our guest Chuck Blakeman, who's not only a systems guy and amazing leadership coach, but also an incredible businessman. Over the past 25 years, Chuck has launched 7 businesses, 5 of which became incredibly successful. Drawing upon his success in business and experiences in leadership, Chuck teaches business owners how to create their own success. His company, The Crankset Group, provides outcome-based mentoring and peer advisory for business owners worldwide. Chuck sold one of his businesses to one of the largest consumer fulfillment companies in America, and led thr...
2015-04-0754 min
Talking Business NowEngaging your Employees and Keeping everyone focused with Chuck BlakemanOur guest today, Chuck Blakeman, has built several businesses, and he now uses his experience to help other business owners and leaders build Participation Age companies. Join us to find out why you should strive to build a Participation Age company, and why employees are ALWAYS a bad idea. Chuck’s first book, Making Money Is Killing Your Business, was rated the #1 business book of 2010 by the National Federation of Independent Businesses. He also appears frequently in print and online, including the Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur Magazine, CNNMoney.com, and the NYTimes.com. He was also quoted in Stephen Covey’s fi...
2015-03-2525 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 49- Why Employees Are Always A Bad Idea W/ Chuck Blakeman
During the glory of industrialism, from 1945 to 1965, our physical standard of living shot up. But during that that period, we also turned human beings into human "doings" and that entire generation was sadly labeled the silent generation, who were taught to act at work like children; to shut up; don't make waves and go out quietly.
Our guest today, Chuck Blakeman author of "Why Employees Are Always a Bad Idea" confronts the seven core business diseases of the industrial age that were developed for the factory system. According to Blakeman, those management practices will not serve us...
2014-05-0231 min
JP StonestreetSEE 016: Chuck Blakeman talks Building a Business that Runs Without YouChuck Blakeman is the founder of 3to5 Clubs, an organization designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners “stop trading time for money.” Chuck is also the author of two very popular books (listed below) and an all-around wealth of entrepreneurial information. In this episode, Chuck and I talk about his successful 25 year entrepreneurial […]
2014-02-2400 min
The Small Business Radio Show#253 Pam Slim and her new book, Body of Work with Chuck BlakemanScheduled Guests: Pam Slim, Scott Berger, Chuck Blakeman, and Joseph Lacko. Sponsored by Sage One and Nextiva.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com
2013-12-2039 min