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This Week At Windsor10. Made For Freedom (feat. Joanna Hoffman)This Week At Windsor, we’re joined by Joanna Hoffman - wife of our very own Jonathan Hoffman - for a powerful and personal conversation about freedom in Christ. Joanna shares why she’s so passionate about about spiritual freedom by giving us a glimpse into her own journey of transformation.She also unpacks the upcoming Made New: Freedom course, which she’ll be hosting from Sunday 3rd August. Running over 12 weeks across two terms, the course begins in the book of Galatians and dives deep into the heart of freedom and the real, lasting change it brings...
2025-07-2525 min
Intelligent MedicineQ&A with Leyla : Nutrition, Health, and Medical Insight, Part 1In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman and Leyla Muedin engage in their weekly Q&A session, addressing listener questions on medical and nutritional topics. Dr. Hoffman discusses the lack of comprehensive nutrition education in medical schools and highlights a recent proposal by RFK Jr. to mandate nutrition courses under threat of losing federal funding. The conversation also covers the impact of various medical conditions and treatments on bone health, including the effect of Warfarin on osteoporosis. They explore the significance of sun exposure for circadian rhythms and overall health, delving into how to safely...
2025-06-1232 minIntelligent MedicineQ&A with Leyla :: Nutrition, Health, and Medical Insight PT 2In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman and Leyla Muedin engage in their weekly Q&A session, addressing listener questions on medical and nutritional topics. Dr. Hoffman discusses the lack of comprehensive nutrition education in medical schools and highlights a recent proposal by RFK Jr. to mandate nutrition courses under threat of losing federal funding. The conversation also covers the impact of various medical conditions and treatments on bone health, including the effect of Warfarin on osteoporosis. They explore the significance of sun exposure for circadian rhythms and overall health, delving into how to safely...
2025-06-1237 minIntelligent MedicineIntelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 09 PT 1In this episode of Intelligent Medicine, Dr. Ronald Hoffman discusses the latest health stories, focusing on the promising use of the drug leucovorin, a potent form of vitamin B9, in treating autism. He reviews the research of Dr. Richard Fry and others exploring the role of cerebral folate deficiency in autism and how leucovorin may help alleviate symptoms. Dr. Hoffman also addresses the increased risk of sudden cardiac death associated with long-term use of antidepressants, based on new studies. Additionally, he highlights a recent FDA warning about severe itching as a withdrawal symptom from stopping antihistamines like Zyrtec and...
2025-06-0942 minIntelligent MedicineIntelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 09 PT 2In this episode of Intelligent Medicine, Dr. Ronald Hoffman addresses various health-related topics including the effects of chlorine in swimming pools, solutions for managing chlorine exposure, the benefits of swimming, and the use of supplements to alleviate negative effects. He also discusses the benefits of CBD for overall wellbeing and the impacts of excessive CT scan usage, including potential cancer risks. Dr. Hoffman tackles a caller's question regarding low blood cell counts and highlights the importance of seeing a hematologist for a thorough investigation. The episode also explores the potential effects of long-term use of oral contraceptives on brain...
2025-06-0942 minIntelligent MedicineExploring Heart Health: Insights from Kim Bright and Dr. Ronald Hoffman PT 1In today's Intelligent Medicine podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman discusses heart health and cardiovascular prevention. The episode features Kim Bright, founder of Bright Core, who introduces an innovative supplement called Vitality. This formulation combines seven key ingredients, including Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin K2, Grape Seed Extract, Hawthorn Berry, Bilberry, Resveratrol, and Olive Leaf Extract, to support cardiovascular health. They discuss the benefits of each ingredient, their compatibility with medications, and the importance of incorporating natural supplements into cardiovascular care. The episode emphasizes the need for a holistic approach, including diet and lifestyle changes, to maintain heart health
2025-06-0326 minIntelligent MedicineExploring Heart Health: Insights from Kim Bright and Dr. Ronald Hoffman PT 2In today's Intelligent Medicine podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman discusses heart health and cardiovascular prevention. The episode features Kim Bright, founder of Bright Core, who introduces an innovative supplement called Vitality. This formulation combines seven key ingredients, including Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin K2, Grape Seed Extract, Hawthorn Berry, Bilberry, Resveratrol, and Olive Leaf Extract, to support cardiovascular health. They discuss the benefits of each ingredient, their compatibility with medications, and the importance of incorporating natural supplements into cardiovascular care. The episode emphasizes the need for a holistic approach, including diet and lifestyle changes, to maintain heart health
2025-06-0330 minIntelligent MedicineQ&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dr. Hoffman's Vacation HighlightsDr. Hoffman's vacation cruise highlightsWhich is better for me, NTFactor or Mitopure?My A1c went up since taking Crestor. Should I stop taking it?
2025-05-1532 minIntelligent MedicineHealing from Within: The Science of Enzymes and Digestion, Part 1Enhancing Gut Health with Innovative Digestive Enzymes: In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman discusses the importance of digestive enzymes, particularly innovative formulations, with guest Steven Wright, a health engineer and co-founder of Healthy Gut. They delve into Wright's journey with digestive health, his development of the enzyme product HoloZyme, and its efficacy backed by clinical trials. Dr. Hoffman and Wright also explore the benefits of tributyrin butyrate supplements for gut health. They emphasize the role of enzymes in combating IBS, dietary intolerances, and enhancing overall digestion. The episode also features a special offer for...
2025-04-3029 min
Hoffman Concrete Contractors's PodcastHoffman Concrete Contractors Birdsboro, PAWhat services does Hoffman Concrete Contractors provide? Hoffman Concrete Contractors in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, provides a full range of concrete services to both residential and commercial clients. Our experience includes driveway installation, foundation pouring, concrete patios and walks, stamped concrete, and custom concrete solutions. We also offer repair services for existing concrete surfaces, ensuring that they stay sturdy and functional. To protect your investment, our staff can provide concrete resurfacing, leveling, and sealing services. Hoffman Concrete Contractors provides high-quality results, whether you want to add aesthetic value to your house or require a durable surface for i...
2025-04-2302 min
The No Pill PodcastEpisode 9: Pediatric PoisoningIn this episode of the No Pill Podcast, host Andrew Hoffman delves into the complexities of economic policies, particularly focusing on the impact of tariffs and trade imbalances. He discusses the systemic issues with the current trade system, highlighting how it has led to significant wealth transfer from the United States to other countries. Hoffman explores the rationale behind tariffs, arguing that they are necessary to correct the unfair advantages held by countries with persistent trade surpluses. The conversation touches on the broader implications of these economic strategies, including national security and the need for a balanced trade system...
2025-04-091h 06The No Pill PodcastEpisode 8: Algocracy and Government EfficiencyIn this episode of the No Pill Podcast, host Andrew Hoffman delves into the concept of "algocracy," a form of governance driven by algorithms and AI, and its implications on government efficiency. He discusses how the Biden administration's policies have set the stage for a technocratic approach to governance, paving the way for the Trump administration's initiatives. The episode also features a critical examination of the inefficiencies in federal broadband funding, highlighting the bureaucratic hurdles that hinder progress. Hoffman references discussions from Jon Stewart's podcast and explores the broader implications of these inefficiencies, suggesting that they may be intentionally...
2025-03-311h 10
The Hoffman PodcastS10e1 Marissa & Raz Ingrasci - Spiritual Lineage & the Hoffman ProcessWelcome to Season 10 of the Hoffman Podcast! We’re glad to be back with you and a new season of conversations.
Marissa and Raz Ingrasci
Marissa Ingrasci and Raz Ingrasci, Hoffman Process teachers, join Drew for this deep dive into the many layers of spiritual lineage running through the Process, and their own journeys to becoming Process teachers. There’s also a familial lineage, as Marissa is Raz’s daughter.
Raz and Marissa came to teach the Hoffman Process through the lens of theatre. For Raz, this meant studying classic Greek theater; for Marissa, it meant s...
2025-02-2048 minIntelligent MedicineQ&A Special Edition: Inside Our Cabinets--The Supplements we Rely On, Part 1In this special New Year's edition Q&A Dr. Ronald Hoffman and Nutritionist Leyla Muedin share their personal supplement regimens for 2025. They discuss the variety of supplements they take, including multivitamins, specific minerals, omega-3s, anti-inflammatories, probiotics, and immune-supportive nutrients. They also emphasize the importance of personalized nutrition and caution listeners against directly mirroring their supplement routines. The episode includes advice on seasonal adjustments to supplementation, the benefits of different nutrient combinations, and general tips for maintaining a balanced approach to supplement intake. Dr. Hoffman and Leyla also touch on their personal health goals and the rationale behind their...
2025-01-0229 minThe Hoffman PodcastS9e12 Lori Raudnask - Doing Deep Work at Hoffman CanadaWe welcome Lori Raudnask, Operations Manager for Hoffman Institute, Canada, and an international speaker, entrepreneur, and author in her own right, to the Hoffman Podcast.
Lori guides Canadian students through their pre-Process journey and oversees Hoffman Process, Canada operations. She has coached, trained, and mentored thousands worldwide and received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Lori came to the Process at the suggestion of an acquaintance who had a great experience there. Lori shares how the Hoffman Process was “like a bulldozer going through” her garden, “getting to the root of” her patterns.” It was that lif...
2024-11-2127 min
PossibleFeed Drop: Reid Hoffman: Entrepreneurship, AI, and the Battle for DemocracyIn this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki for an illuminating conversation with Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and partner at Greylock. Together, they explore entrepreneurship, politics, and artificial intelligence, offering unique insights into blitzscaling, the future of democracy, and how games shaped his strategic thinking. Hoffman shares candid views on Silicon Valley dynamics, the impact of extreme wealth, and his optimistic vision for AI's role in society. Discover how this tech pioneer navigates the intersection of technology, business, and civic responsibility.
2024-11-0534 min
PossibleBONUS: Reid Hoffman’s speech: Humanity’s Hegelian Golden BraidWhat should we keep in mind as we venture into this new AI era? Reid Hoffman delivers a speech, entitled Humanity’s Hegelian Golden Braid, to address this question. The speech offers six guiding maxims related to AI, humanity, and technology—and weaves through Hegel and Hofstadter, cathedrals and griffins, T.S. Elliot and Hyman Minsky, and more.This speech was originally given by Reid Hoffman in English on May 24, 2024 after accepting an honorary doctorate from the University of Perugia. It’s also been translated and delivered by REID AI (an AI version of Reid H...
2024-05-2431 min
The Addiction Help Podcast22: NEW 2022 Drug Use Report & Addiction Expert Dr. Kent S. Hoffman's Take | The Addiction Help PodcastJoin us for episode 22 of the #AddictionHelpPodcast as we explore the newly released SAMHSA / HHS 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health findings with #addiction expert Dr. Kent S. Hoffman. We discuss the growing issue of fentanyl addiction, its unique challenges in treatment, and the broader impact on public health and recovery. #AddictionRecovery #FentanylAwareness #AHPodcast
The 2022 survey presents a troubling picture: nearly one in five Americans ages 12 and older reported having a substance use disorder in the past year. Alarmingly, about 60% of adolescents and adults used substances like alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, or vaped ni...
2023-12-2337 min2023-12-1443 min
PossibleFeed Drop: Masters of Scale | Reid Hoffman confronts the AI criticsHey listeners! Possible is off this week but we’re bringing you an episode from another podcast hosted by Reid called Masters of Scale. Questions in this episode include: Are AI’s harshest critics causing irreversible harm to humanity? How far should leaders lean into AI? And just what would Reid sound like speaking Chinese with a British accent?Reid Hoffman sits down with CEO of WaitWhat and longtime friend Jeff Berman to tackle these pressing questions and more. Join them in an unguarded exploration of how the AI lands...
2023-11-2225 min
Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 247 - Strength Training 🤝 Running (feat. Rachel Hoffman)Rachel Hoffman (CPT & ISSA Certified Run Coach) joins Craig and Chris to talk about finding success as a new runner and how strength training can play a part in finding it. Plus, how experienced runners can add strength training into their routines for additional benefits from pace to longevity.Support the showFollow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.We have a brand new code with our friends at Momentous! Use the brand new code TWTB at...
2023-11-0740 min
Let's Talk BusinessSpecial Episode: Ptex Group Rebrand - Behind-The-Scenes with Meny HoffmanJoin us for an informal chat between Ptex CEO Meny Hoffman & Strategist Shlomo Grossman as they debrief and discuss the recent Ptex Group rebrand. Listen to the challenges companies face when rebranding, as well as the important ingredients that make a branding project successful. Key Highlights: [00:00 - 02:30] Intro to Episode [02:30 - 05:30] Why Rebrand [05:30 - 06:26] The Next Step [06:26 - 07:56] Market Confusion [07:56 - 12:11] Brand Narrative [12:11 - 16:34] The New Platform (Target Audience, Common Denominator) [16:34 - 19:10] Hero vs Guide
2023-09-2519 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 240 - Craig's Sprint Triathlon Recap (From The Hoffman Show)With Chris on vacation, Craig looks back on his first ever sprint triathlon on The Hoffman Show (The Team 980/WTEM-AM) with producer Anthony Haynie the day after the event.Support the showFollow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.We have a brand new code with our friends at Momentous! Use the brand new code TWTB at LiveMomentous.com (automatic when you click the link) for 15% off all orders.JAWKU provides an elite...
2023-06-0926 min
Okanagan Real Estate Investment Group Podcast RecordingsFebruary 2023 OREIG Event Recording with Julie Hoffman Topic: RRSP Investing in Real EstateTo learn more about How to Join the Okanagan Real Estate Investment Group, Go HERETo access ALL Julie's FREE Real Estate Investment Tools, Go HERETo learn more about how to Connect with Julie Hoffman, Go HereTon Connect with OREIG founder, Julie Hoffman about Coaching, The Wholesaling course, OR to talk about Membership, please schedule a meeting at www.StreetSmartDiva.com/book
2023-02-271h 52
Okanagan Real Estate Investment Group Podcast RecordingsNovember 2022 Rent to Own with Julie HoffmanTo learn more about How to Join the Okanagan Real Estate Investment Group, Go HERETo access ALL Julie's FREE Real Estate Investment Tools, Go HERETo learn more about how to Connect with Julie Hoffman, Go HereTon Connect with OREIG founder, Julie Hoffman about Coaching, The Wholesaling course, OR to talk about Membership, please schedule a meeting at www.StreetSmartDiva.com/book
2022-11-241h 57The Hoffman PodcastS4E05 Jess Rona - Doing The Hoffman FlipJess Rona, dog groomer extraordinaire, star of Haute Dog on HBOMax, comedienne, and new Process graduate talks with Drew about self-compassion, vindictiveness toward self, and something Jess calls the Hoffman Flip. When Jess first came to the Process, she heard only whispers from her Spiritual Self. Now, her Dark Side is only a whisper while her Spiritual Self guides her life. Jess calls this flip between the Spiritual Self and the Dark Side, The Hoffman Flip.
One of the most valuable things Jess took away from the Process is her ability to be compassionate with herself. Jess s...
2022-03-1700 min
Let's Talk BusinessWhy You Should or Shouldn’t Choose Entrepreneurship with Jeff HoffmanHave you ever asked yourself, “Am I really cut out for entrepreneurship?” Honestly, most of us have. While entrepreneurship seems to be synonymous with freedom, independence, and designing your destiny, being a successful entrepreneur takes perseverance, humility, and is a lot more than what meets the eye. This week, our guest is Jeff Hoffman, the inventor of the airport boarding pass kiosks, Billionaire co-founder of Priceline, worldwide motivational speaker, and bestselling author. He now dedicates his life to helping people around the world, like you and me, truly reach their dreams. In our interview, Jeff discusses his work teaching entre...
2022-03-0732 minThe Hoffman PodcastS4E02 Katie - My Sobriety & The Hoffman ProcessKatie and Liz engage in this insightful conversation about the intersection of sobriety and the Hoffman Process. How can the Process support the journey of sobriety? And, how can the journey of sobriety deepen one’s engagement in the Process itself and one’s post-Process experience?
After getting sober in 2014, Katie did the Process in the Spring of 2016. After completing the Process, Katie found a way to integrate her Hoffman work into her program of sobriety.
Katie came to the Process to help heal her relationship with her mother whom Katie was caring for. Her moth...
2022-02-2400 minLet's Talk BusinessKnow Your Limitations: A Recipe to Propel You Forward—with Neal HoffmanWhat is the key to true growth? You have to know your limitations. Meny Hoffman welcomes Neal Hoffman, a creative marketer and creator of the Mensch on a Bench. Neal shares with Meny his successful journey of turning ideas into physical products. Along the way, Neal discovers his breaking point. The nice thing about getting to your breaking point is you know where it is. So it’s best to make intelligent decisions without taking giant bets. When you learn to do so, that’s when you truly grow. Do you want concrete examples of understanding limitations? Tune in and e...
2021-12-2738 minLet's Talk BusinessWhen Sweat Equity Start-Ups Hit the Ground Running―with Steven HoffmanStartups are the future. But not every startup idea survives. In fact, 90% of them fail. How do sweat equity startups hit the ground running in this extremely risky environment? In this episode, Steven Hoffman, also known as Captain Hoff, discusses how to survive the competitive market. Steven is the CEO of Founder Space, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators. He joins host Meny Hoffman to share practical strategies to help you overcome the many obstacles that come with starting a business. Steven maps out the process from developing an idea to forming a team. Tune in as he s...
2021-12-2042 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 011: Bryce Hoffman on Red Team ThinkingWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Red Team Thinking Vice President Marcus Dimbleby turns the table on Bryce and interviews him, discussing the origins of red teaming, why we need more critical thinking, how to enable distributed decision making and create psychological safety in your organization, why leaders need to listen, and why new ways of working can’t work without new ways of thinking. Bryce Hoffman is a bestselling author and speaker, as well as the president of Red Team Thinking. Bryce calls him...
2021-12-2059 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 011: Bryce Hoffman on Red Team ThinkingWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Red Team Thinking Vice President Marcus Dimbleby turns the table on Bryce and interviews him, discussing the origins of red teaming, why we need more critical thinking, how to enable distributed decision making and create psychological safety in your organization, why leaders need to listen, and why new ways of working can’t work without new ways of thinking.
Bryce Hoffman is a bestselling author and speaker, as well as the president of Red Team Thinking. Bryce calls him...
2021-12-2059 minThe Hoffman PodcastS3E27 Ward Ashman & Raz Ingrasci - Hoffman & the EnneagramWard Ashman and Raz Ingrasci are our guests today. In this conversation with Drew, they share a little history and some deep understanding of these two living traditions – the Hoffman Process and the Enneagram. The Hoffman Process and the Enneagram share a common root.
Together, Ward and Raz explore the nature of transformational work through both the Hoffman Process and the Enneagram. Ward shares with us the work he does with the Nine Doors of the Enneagram in corporate settings. He sees the nine Enneagram points as doors rather than types. Through this new understanding, Ward has guid...
2021-11-1856 minThe Hoffman PodcastS3E10 Ed McClune - A Good Hoffman Geek Out
Ed McClune, beloved Hoffman Process teacher and coach since, the ’80s, is our guest today. As Ed and Drew share at the end, this conversation is a good Hoffman geek-out.* Even though they geek out over all things Hoffman, Ed’s whole Quadrinity* shows up in this one. His love shines through as he speaks about the Process, and about how those who come to do this deeply transformational work are courageous heroes.
Ed also shares a bit about how the Process now appears in his everyday life. He speaks to the reason he feels we c...
2021-07-2237 min
District of ConservationEP 96: Nick Hoffman, Country Music Artist & Outdoor Channel TV HostIn Episode 96 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke with a fellow but unrelated Hoffman—"Nick's Wild Ride" star and country music artist, Nick Hoffman!
Nick Hoffman is an award-winning country music artist whose passion for travel and the outdoors takes him to the world’s most interesting places. After 12 years as the fiddle player in country music star Kenny Chesney’s Band, he struck out on his own and scored two hit songs with country trio “THE FARM”. Now, Nick’s Wild Ride, shows people a side of Nick Hoffman they’ve never seen. Part traveler, part hunter, part hi...
2020-08-1039 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #68: What remote work habits will keep me productive? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanDuring a time where everyone is scattered into the wind, working from home, how do we hold it all together?
Troy Hoffman draws similarities between managing remote workers and growing a garden. He describes how, like watering plants, you’ve also got to manage the bugs and snakes to produce beautiful flowers.
At Simpluris, systems and training software were implemented early on so that anybody anywhere in the world can open up their computer to start learning what to do, when, and how to do it at a 3rd-grade level, using the training course.
If...
2020-04-1730 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #67: How do you stay the course during the covid-19 crisis? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanAre you choosing to die or are you choosing to thrive? In this episode of The Daily Question, Troy Hoffman paints the picture of the current state in the world of business and entrepreneurship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from his experiences in the past, and from what people are doing around him, he points out the key differences between those who are thriving and those left behind during these tough times.
Where you stand depends on how you answer the questions below.
Where are you at in your mindset?
Are you focusing on the drama...
2020-04-1521 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #66: How do I create a network of friends interested in entrepreneurship? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhere do I find friends who are into motivation entrepreneurship and how do I create a network? In this week’s series special, Troy Hoffman gives his advice on how to build a core peer group. They say that you are the average of the people you surround yourself with. This here, folks, is a game-changer.
There are four stages of learning:
Unconsciously incompetent
Consciously incompetent
Unconsciously competent
Consciously competent
When you're unconsciously incompetent, you just don't know what you just don't know. When you are around a motivation group of people who are focused on...
2020-02-1109 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #65: What should I do without a startup investment? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanI am a start-up and I don’t have the initial investment needed to start. What should I do? In this week’s episode of “The Daily Question,” Troy Hoffman gives his advice on a dilemma that almost every entrepreneur faces. A lot of the time, big ideas need big money to execute. Here’s Troy’s advice for you.
I recently heard someone say something that I couldn’t agree with more. Every Fortune 500 company started with one person in one place doing one thing. Even Jeff Bezos started small and built his empire slowly. People start with not...
2020-02-0708 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #64: What can I do to balance business life and relationships? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat can I do to balance business life and relationships? In this week’s series special, Troy Hoffman confesses to not have yet been able to find the right balance in his life when it comes to successfully running a business and having successful relationships. Stay tuned for this truth-telling episode.
I know how you feel. You take time off of work to be with that special someone. You are enjoying each other’s company, watching the sunset while having a nice glass of wine. But in the back of your mind you are thinking about the coun...
2020-02-0507 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #63: How do I stay energized throughout the day? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do I stay energized throughout the day? In this week’s series special, Troy Hoffman is transparent about his struggles with balancing health and fitness in his busy life. In order to achieve the life you want to live, you MUST have the energy it takes to do the things you need to do. Listen up.
Keeping on top of my health is something that I have struggled with for the last seven years. Being a chiropractor and neurologist’s son, this is pretty ironic. I would go to my father and ask, “Dad, I feel tired...
2020-02-0305 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #62: What will happen if I fail and don’t get the result I want? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat will happen if I fail and don’t get the result I want? Troy Hoffman talks about his view on an important topic. Failure has stopped countless amounts of people from achieving their dreams. If people looked at failure as a learning lesson, they could use it as a driving force to live the life they have always imagined.
Failure is a gift. It teaches us so much. We fail, then we learn, then we fail and learn again. And we start stacking the learnings. Anytime we are doing something new, we are going to fail. It...
2019-07-2605 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #61: What do you do when your friends and family don’t support your dreams? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat do you do when your friends and family don’t support your dreams? Troy Hoffman gives his advice on what to do in the very possible situation of not having the support you thought you would get from loved ones when following your dreams. But a lot of the time, their reaction shouldn’t be taken at face value. Here’s why.
You've got this passion inside of your heart. You've got this fire burning your belly that wants to give birth to something greater than what you are currently living in right now. But when you ex...
2019-07-2405 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #60: What do I do when the pain of a breakup has turned my life upside down? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat do I do when the pain of a breakup has turned my life upside down? Troy Hoffman discusses the all-consuming pain of heartbreak. There is no getting around the awful feeling of losing someone you love and the life you envisioned for your future with that person. But there are things we can do to keep our sense of self-worth and use the experience as a stepping stone in becoming who we were put on this planet to become.
Happiness is about becoming the best version of ourselves we can possibly be. Unfortunately, breakups can have...
2019-07-2208 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #59: How can I stay focused when not getting sales? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow can I stay focused on my dreams when I am not getting the sales or the results I want? Troy Hoffman gets real about what is actually going on when you feel like you can’t go on and you feel like you are getting nowhere. This is a frustrating place to be. Troy asks the tough questions needed to help you regain clarity when the future seems grim.
What do you do when you feel like you are doing everything you can but the sales are just not there and you aren’t getting the resu...
2019-07-1806 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #58: How do I close the deal? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do I close the deal? Troy Hoffman gives powerful advice for those who can’t quite seem to make the sale. Have your pen and notepad out folks! Get ready for some amazing tips and advice on how you can finally make your breakthrough in sales.
In order to master sales, you first have to dive deep into who you are as a person. Take every self-assessment test you can find and then go through each of those reports to identify the top ten things that resonate with you. This will show you where you are in...
2019-07-1605 min
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP-20-The Spiritual Experience That Changed Hoffman's LifeIn this episode Hoffman & KP talk about the spiritual experience that changed Hoffman's life and put him on the path that he is in.
2019-07-031h 11
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #57: How do I maintain the business I am currently operating? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanMy previous three businesses failed. How do I maintain the one I am currently operating? Troy Hoffman speaks on the touchy subject of business failure. We all know it can be tough to pick yourself back up time and time again. Listen to Troy’s advice on what to do to ensure success in business this time around.
People think business is easy. Once we enter into this world, however, we soon realize how easy it is to fail when you have never built something from the ground up. Then what happens? We realize we are in th...
2019-07-0104 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #56: How can I be more positive? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow can I be more positive? Troy Hoffman talks about the importance of positivity. Today, more than ever before, people around the world are lifting each other up and spreading the message of positivity. A life with a positive outlook and mindset will take you much further than a negative one will.
The language we speak to ourselves and to others is so important. You see, we frame our world by the words that come out of our mouths. How are you framing the situations in your life? Come up with a mantra for your life. Repeat...
2019-06-2605 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #55: Is it better to develop a dedicated sales team or to have a revolving door? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanIs it better to develop a small dedicated sales team or to have a revolving door of hiring, recruiting, and training? Troy Hoffman gives his take on the sales team hiring process. Because there are many moving parts to this question, Troy helpfully offers his view on several different scenarios.
The interesting thing about this question is that it really does depend on your business. Some companies would benefit from the revolving door metaphor because it needs tons of recruits to come in, make quick sales to close family and friends and then disappear. Because it honestly...
2019-06-2404 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #54: How do you deal with the daily pressures of life? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do you deal with the daily pressures of life? Troy Hoffman touches on the imperative subject of mental health. This goes beyond running a business, although it is near impossible to be successful in this area when your mind, body, and spirit are not right. Troy speaks about how you can maintain your overall health in order to live the life you want and deserve.
We are living in some really tough times. Every day, we are faced with challenges, negativity, crisis, and disaster. The problems just seem to stack up when you add in the...
2019-06-1905 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #53: How do I develop more trust between my employees? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do I develop more trust between my employees? In this week’s series special, Troy Hoffman speaks on the issue of trust. This subject is a huge issue in the workforce. And although the concept is simple, many people overlook the importance of this key characteristic.
Trust is key in any relationship, whether it’s personal or work-related. Trust is simple. You follow through on your word. If you for some reason can’t, you immediately go to the person and apologize for failing them. IT’S THAT SIMPLE.
However, trust is constantly being broken...
2019-06-1704 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #52: How can I get more accountability in my organization with my team? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow can I get more accountability in my organization with my team? In this week’s series special, Troy Hoffman touches on the subject of accountability, and the wonders it can do for not only your business, but also your life. Accountability is a terrific form of measurement. And we all know, whatever can be measured can always be improved.
Accountability has transformed my life. It’s also done wonders for the growth of the company. You see, people aren’t machines. You can’t just program them to do specific actions like you would software. People have fre...
2019-06-1204 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #51: How do you stay focused? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do you stay focused? In this week’s series special, Troy Hoffman lets us in how he gets laser focused for maximum productivity. It takes a lot to run a successful business. Find out how Troy is able to make it all happen.
I know I’m not the only one who constantly has tons of ideas coming at me, sometimes all at once. I’m always wanting to move things forward, then I’ll attend another seminar or read a new book and before you know it, I’m in information overload. This is when I determin...
2019-06-1003 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #50: How do the first hires of an organization affect the company’s culture? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do the first hires of an organization affect the company’s culture? In this week’s episode of “The Daily Question,” Troy Hoffman expresses the importance of your company having the right people on board from the start. The way you approach the hiring process can literally make or break your business, so it crucial to tread carefully and strategically.
I cannot emphasize enough that building a strong company culture is the foundation of its success:
the way people interact
the way they work
the way they show up every day
the way they grind
the way...
2019-06-0504 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #49: What are the top three things a CEO must do? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat are the top three things a CEO must do? In today’s episode of “The Daily Question,” Troy Hoffman breaks down how business owners can identify what area of their company they need to focus on. And it all comes down to these key points:
What stage of growth is your company in?
What type of company are you running?
How many employees do you have?
I get asked this question quite often in a few different ways. There is no cut-and-dry answer because every business is different and where focus points are constantly changing.
In t...
2019-06-0303 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #48: What books are you actually reading right now? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat books are you actually reading right now? In this week’s series special, Troy Hoffman reveals which books he is currently reading and which audiobooks he is listening to. Successful people know there is always learning and growing to do. As William S. Burroughs profoundly says, “When you stop growing, you start dying.”
Ask yourself, “What books do I need to start reading?” Reading is an amazing way to learn from geniuses in any field you are looking to grow in. Grab a book, and you are instantly holding years of life lessons from the author.
Curr...
2019-05-2404 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #47: What do you do when you realize a project might fail? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat do you do when you realize a project might fail? Troy Hoffman discusses the hardcore issue of failure. This is something that anyone with big dreams and goals will inevitably face. But what do you do when you are faced with this challenge on your journey to success?
It’s the dark side of entrepreneurship. You invest dollar after dollar into your business to get it up and running. Despite all your efforts, you begin to feel like your pouring into a sinking hole.
This is more common than you may think. When launching a...
2019-05-2203 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #46: How do you stay healthy under the insanity of business? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do you stay healthy under the insanity of running a business? In this week’s special series, Troy Hoffman highlights the three main areas you should focus on for optimal health. Troy promises that if you focus on these key factors, you will notice amazing changes almost immediately.
The list goes like this: First and foremost, are you adequately hitting your sleep target? Are you clear on the amount of sleep you need to wake up feeling refreshed? I spent months studying my sleep patterns to learn how to master the art of sleep.
Hy...
2019-05-2004 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #45: Are you measuring your life daily, monthly and quarterly? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanAre you measuring your life daily, monthly and quarterly? In this week's special series, Troy Hoffman poses some crucial questions for listeners seeking to elevate in all areas of life. Identifying our measure of success is key to manifesting our vision.
When looking at your roadmap, decide what it is that you want. Where you want to build your company and what you want to make. How you want employees to feel about their personal growth in life.
So, the question is, how are you going to measure this? Do you measure growth by economics...
2019-03-2904 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #44: What is your roadmap? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat is your roadmap? In this week's special series, Troy Hoffman poses some crucial questions for listeners seeking to elevate in all areas of life. We must write our story and commit ourselves to that path to achieve what we want.
Can you see how things layout before you in your mind's eye? On these blank pages ahead, you get to draft chapters of adventures, lessons, and the legacy you leave behind. Did you get to have the love and experiences you seek?
Have you taken the time to write out this roadmap? It's a...
2019-03-2805 minDistrict of ConservationEP 24: Boris Hoffman Fled Socialism to Pursue His American Dream and Fish Without FearIn Episode 24 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Boris Hoffman— a general contractor and avid angler. Boris also happens to be Gabriella's dad.
Boris discusses the following:
— How he picked up fishing in Soviet-occupied Lithuania despite not having family interested in it
—How central planning destroyed the environment in Eastern Europe
—He expanded on Soviet propaganda they fed the populace that capitalism killed wildlife and the environment, but says immigrating to the USA the opposite was true
—He said the Green New Deal would kill the construction industry and boating/hunt...
2019-02-1953 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #43: Who is your role model that can be a part of your roadmap? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWho is your role model that can be a part of your roadmap? In this week's special series, Troy Hoffman poses some crucial questions for listeners seeking to elevate in all areas of life. Seeking knowledge from mentors and role models is key to building success.
Much like franchises provide roadmaps, we must seek guidance to chart our own path. Amway taught me to devour books, tapes, and functions at a young age, which poured thoughts into me beyond my years. Seek interactions with mentors through biographies and identify lessons that can be applied to your own...
2018-11-1404 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #42: Am I doing the right activities to get the result I am seeking? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanAm I doing the right activities to get the result I am seeking? In this week's special series, Troy Hoffman poses some crucial questions for listeners seeking to elevate in all areas of life. Becoming elite at calendaring and time-management is key to building a successful roadmap.
Are you doing the right activities?
Are you spending your time in the right areas?
Are you disciplining yourself specifically to get the results you want?
Sunday planning sessions are key in identifying completed tasks and time spent the previous week. As you become more elite in managing life, you...
2018-11-1304 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #41: How committed are you? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow committed are you? In this week's special series, Troy Hoffman poses some crucial questions for listeners seeking to elevate in all areas of life. Achieving our goals requires steadfast diligence to burden or conquer daily trials.
How committed are you to whatever you are truly seeking in life? The vision you have for your life, you must commit to seeing it through no matter what. Are you seeing ahead of you?
Prepare yourself for the pain you're willing to endure, the price you're willing to pay, and the sacrifices you're willing to offer. Whatever...
2018-11-1203 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #40: Who is the most successful person you have ever met? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWho is the most successful person you have ever met? What made them successful? Troy Hoffman reflects on his days as a chauffeur for a self-made man who disciplined himself to fuel his mind daily with insights from the greats.
I've been blessed to meet so many dynamic individuals, but one of the greatest was Peter J. Daniels. At 27 years old he gave his life to god and commited to giving away more money than anyone else has ever done before. This crusade transformed his life. He learned how to read and discipline himself to become successful.
2018-11-0204 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #39: How do I deal with upper management working staff to death? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do I deal with upper management working staff to death? Troy Hoffman breaks down the process to create crucial conversations in the workplace. We all have blind spots unless we open effective dialogues that expose solutions from all angles.
Every company experiences this problem with cross-department dysfunction. The top pushes harder thinking employees can manage more, while the bottom feels overextended and middle management is torn between sides.
This happens when companies fail to identify:
Real expectations for the cost
Behaviors expected that conflict with costs
Metrics to manage efficiency
Gather as...
2018-11-0107 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #38: Can you explain the Core 4 and how it works? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanCan you explain the Core 4 and how it works? Troy Hoffman breaks down each area of the Core 4 and explains how it puts you in power every day. Initiating daily growth and expansion each morning will maximize your results.
I just flipped through The Millionaire Morning, by Lewis Howes, where he talks about his morning routine. Almost everybody who is achieving something, is living and dying by habits.
The Core 4 is a simple routine to choose a framework for each area of your life.
What daily activity fuels your Body? Choose a healthy nutritional...
2018-10-3004 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #37: How do you become a CEO? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do you become a CEO? Troy Hoffman reflects on the duties of a Chief Executive Officer. Ultimately, there is no exact science to the job, but clarity in vision is most important. You must drive the team up a treacherous mountain, open to growth in the process and acceptance of the outcome.
I remember 5-7 years ago googling myself, "What does a CEO do?" I was overwhelmed reading all this information about the daily and weekly activities, but what I realized is - As you grow and learn, you get to decide what that is during...
2018-10-2903 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #36: What is your daily schedule? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat is the daily schedule you use to keep everything going in your life? Troy Hoffman brakes down his entire schedule from rise to sleep. There is only so much time in the day, which is why every moment must be efficiently scheduled.
The older you get the more sleep you need to stay sharp. My latest discipline is detailed below.
Rise at 7am.
Guzzle 2 glasses of water, supplements and coffee.
Bounce on the trampoline.
Workout routine for the day.
Complete a stack.
Drink a 64 oz. veggie drink.
Read for a bit.
Phone Calls (on the...
2018-09-1706 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #35: What failure lead to something successful? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat great failure lead to something truly successful in your life? Troy Hoffman considers the art of turning trials into triumphs and how every costly mistake over the years has strengthened his company.
Immediately I'm reminded of The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday, which is a fantastic read. When we started the first company, the obstacles in my way, were all the challenges in our database, automation, data, tracking, and mailing. These failures early on have driven us to build an elite software platform for our industry. Our investment in software, tech, and systems will...
2018-09-1405 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #34: Do I need to adapt my sales approach for every market? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanDo I need to adapt my sales approach for every new market I go after? Troy Hoffman insists you must believe in your product and understand your customer first. Then you can set a frame that will transform the way you position your products.
Become masterful at speaking into the language of their hearing.
Tony Robbins, Matt Browning and other coaches talk about the power of NLP: Neuro Linguistic Programming. Speaking into someones listening will take your sales to the next level. You have to do mirroring, matching, and get clear on what your customers...
2018-09-1304 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #33: What questions do you challenge yourself with in the morning? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat questions do you challenge yourself with in the morning? Troy Hoffman discusses how to use the stack to choose your mindset. Every morning we have an opportunity to re-create the story of our lives.
We get the answers by the quality of the questions we ask.
The answers you receive are proportional to the questions you seek. So, I do the stack every day, which starts with: What triggered you in this moment? You continue through the series of challenging queries. What made you angry, sad or pissed off? What do you want for...
2018-09-1206 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #32: How many hours did you work when you started your company? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow many hours did you work a week when you started your company? Troy Hoffman reminisces the intensive hours, with minimal sleep, when the workdays went from 7am to 2am.
For about 6 days a week I operated on 4 to 6 hours of sleep. Almost 7 days a week consisted of long hours in the office for 3-5 years straight. We attended conferences often, events at night, and dropped off marketing materials during the day. We were on the go day and night. That level intensity eventually burned me out after 5 years.
Do you really need to put that...
2018-09-1104 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #31: How do you generate new ideas? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do you generate new ideas and actually take action on them? Troy Hoffman considers the core method he uses to generate and thoroughly develop new ideas. Whiteboard sessions are crucial to visualize all possibilities, challenge the idea, and identify action steps.
Get clear on a vision of the outcome you want.
People often generate ideas in the following categories:
An idea they want in their lives.
How to improve an idea already out there.
Construct a new framework for something that has not been created yet.
Whiteboard conversations can help visually map...
2018-09-1004 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #30: How has being an entrepreneur affected your family life? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow has being an entrepreneur affected your family life? Troy Hoffman considers the sacrifices that often burdens entrepreneurs who lack the framework to balance their life.
Lets get real, raw and relevant. I don't have a family and I've yet to get married. For decades now my pursuit has been building company's. In the process I've learned how to create an amazing life, take care of my body, fuel my mind, and fill my spirt. Investing so much time there has pushed my relationships to the backseat.
The amount of energy, time, focus and work...
2018-09-0704 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #29: How did you find funding for your business? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow did you find funding for your business? Troy Hoffman reflects on bootstrapping his company during it's early startup years. No venture capital was necessary. Growth spouted through continuous struggle and commitment.
A series of events put us in a great position to launch. Selling my house, savings and family loans provided the necessary capital. We would repeatedly borrow from family & friends and return their loan with 10% interest. After a year, still broke, we continued to grind working for free. Not until year three did money begin flowing in.
Starting a business takes every dollar...
2018-09-0603 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #28: Why is autonomy so important to an entrepreneur? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhy is autonomy so important to an entrepreneur? Troy Hoffman describes entrepreneurs as self-governors, motivated by a variety of forces, that aim to realize the dreams of their investment.
Entrepreneurs often have a very specific vision, they are purpose driven or eager to impact the world, and they thrive in their steadfast journey. While you can seek council and operate with a team, your daily decisions are your own. The point person carries the burden of consequences with each choice.
Where are we going to spend our money? Where are we going to spend our...
2018-09-0505 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #27: Do I need to write a business plan? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanDo I need to write a business plan? Troy Hoffman suggests briefly drafting a business plan to get an understanding of costs and timeline, but investing more effort in the work. It's going to be a grind and you need the best head start you can get.
Go through the exercise of putting one together and working on the economics. Dive deep into the marketing costs, startup expenses, insurance and employee expenditures. While a business plan may not be necessary, it's a great exercise to get clear on what it takes to get your idea off the...
2018-09-0405 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #26: What is the best advice you've ever been given? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat is the best advice you've ever been given? Troy Hoffman advocates reading, listening and exposing yourself to knowledge. We can become great in any area of life by surrounding ourselves with would class minds.
Back in the day when I was flooded with all these questions:
How do you grow in life?
Where do you go?
What do I do with my life?
Where is my life going?
What's the meaning of life?
Why should I be on this earth?
What business should I build?
What love life should I have?
What should my life...
2018-09-0305 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #25: What are some major mistakes startups should avoid? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat are some of the major mistakes I can avoid as a startup entrepreneur? Troy Hoffman confesses it's impossible to avoid startup mistakes with a crystal ball, but great council can help evade some. Building without proficiency and as fast as possible will produce faults.
You can't avoid them all. They will happen and they'll be painful. Prepare yourself to accept the consequences, communicate with your team, and apologize, thats the reality in the beginning of the company.
To avoid them, the entrepreneur must be a seeker of knowledge and apply that knowledge.
...
2018-08-3105 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #24: How do you overcome objections? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do you overcome objections? How do you overcome the no's and obstacles? Troy Hoffman insists an unwavering dedication to achieving your vision builds tenacity that conquers all challenges.
If you are clear on the vision locked in your minds eye, nothing will stop you. You will find a way over it, under, around, and through it. There are no simple answers, just tips, techniques, and gimmicks, but the burning desire to achieve your vision will drive you.
What is that burning desire you want to manifest in your life? What life do you want...
2018-08-3005 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #23: Is overnight success truly possible? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanIs overnight success truly possible? Troy Hoffman encourages focusing on the process and the ever evolving pursuit for personal growth. Most grind for years in a specific area to grow and learn before achieving true success. So, the question is who do you want to become?
It takes 3 years to figure out if you're a genius or idiot on almost any new idea.
You may be exploring an area that's not completely defined. Consistent daily effort is required before you discover whether the business works long term or not. Few reach online success overnight without...
2018-08-2905 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #22: What do you look for in a mentor? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat do you look for in a mentor? Troy Hoffman has received free advice, paid for mentorship, and been seeking guidance everywhere for 25 years to solve the problems in his life. Do you have the willingness to listen to council?
To identify a mentor:
Find someone with experience in an area you want to grow in.
Confirm you're willing to spend time with and learn from them.
Ensure they want to pour into you.
Where do you want to go in your life? Where are you stuck?
When you least expect it, the...
2018-08-2804 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #21: How do you generate multi-million dollar ideas? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do you come up with multi-million dollar ideas? Troy Hoffman believes genius ideas come from all over the place, but those that solve problems win. Focus on improvements and solutions applied to the marketplace.
Great ideas come from:
People trying to solve a problem for themselves.
A team throwing ideas against the wall.
Where in your life do you wish something existed that does not?
Can something be improved upon in the current state it is? A lot of riches are made from niches and simple improvements to old products. Tinder was...
2018-08-2703 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #20: How do you create accountability in the office? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow do you create accountability in the office? Troy Hoffman outlines his three steps to creating accountability with the team. Like pandoras box, this ultimate question is tough, yet simple. You need to get super hyper clear or chaos will ensue.
Get super clear on your organization. Accountability only comes from clarity of the original expectations. What is the vision? Where are you going? What is your mission? What are your core values? What projects need to happen? Ambiguity = Chaos. You need a decision matrix, execution plan, and clear cut goals for each individual.
The person held accountable...
2018-08-2405 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #19: What did you learn from Verne's books? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat did you learn from Verne's books and apply to your life? Troy Hoffman reflects on the lessons learned from Mastering the Rockefeller Habits and Scaling Up by Verne Harnish. It's the simplest form of the game outlined, but employees struggled to accept and phase in these principles.
We went from zero employees to 50-60 in four years. There was chaos everywhere and I had just joined EO (Entrepreneurs Organization). I came across Verne's Mastering the Rockefeller Habits and was blown away by the simplicity.
Cast a vision and get clear on direction.
...
2018-08-2305 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #18: What do you do to eliminate stress? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat do you do to eliminate stress? Troy Hoffman covers the basics of diving into stress. We all have so many demands making stress one of the biggest challenges for people across America right now. Identifying solutions in all areas of your life will help to minimize it.
We all have so many things attacking our thought process that our system never gets a chance to rest. Our minds are like metronomes jumping from one thought to another. There are so many ways to release this stress.
Body - Are you working out? Engage in activities...
2018-08-2205 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #17: What books do you recommend for scaling companies? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat books do you recommend for scaling companies? Troy Hoffman recommends two must reads for scaling written by Verne Harnish. Learning and applying the lessons will require time, energy and financing to truly make it a reality.
The must read entrepreneur bibles for scaling your company:
Mastering the Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish
Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
Verne Harnish, founder of Entrepreneurs Organization, is a student of the game at the highest level. Thousands of companies around the world seek his advice. His books condense years of knowledge into the simplest form of the...
2018-08-2103 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #16: What's the best morning routine to apply to my life? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat is the best morning routine to apply to my life? Troy Hoffman is all too familiar with creating morning disciplines and sharing what works best for him. We should challenge our body, being, balance and business through quick activities and a routine stack to empower us for the day.
Larry Broughton, owner of Broughton Hotels, has an intense routine that blew me away. Check out his stuff on leadership and business here. He insists, you have to see what works best for you and delivers the greatest impact in your life.
What is going...
2018-08-2003 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #15: What is your favorite part about the startup grind? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat is your favorite part about the grind when starting a company? Troy Hoffman discusses the thrill of embarking on an uncharted journey. The dream inside that says create, paint, climb, or build makes us feel alive. We must each find the Everest that charges us.
This question juices me up, because I get excited about the early stages of companies like no other!
I get super passionate about long strategic plays and building new things within an established company, but the grind when launching from scratch is amazing. You're birthing an idea. Something inside...
2018-08-1704 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #14: What keeps you going when things get rough? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat keeps you going when things get rough? Troy Hoffman shares his process for confronting the pain that impacts everyone. Realize your vision, identify your purpose, be relentless and traverse the wall.
The good and the bad falls on everyone.
When the triggers are firing off, whether the issue involves finance, customers, employees or relationships, you have to accept that negatives come with the positives. When facing the pain, challenge yourself with the following.
Ask yourself, what is your vision? Connect with your why. Once you align with the top of Everest, don't...
2018-08-1605 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #13: How important is sleep when building a company? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanHow important is sleep when building a company? Troy Hoffman stresses clarity on understanding your body and what it needs. Some can function on minimal sleep and others require more to perform at optimal levels.
Everybody is built differently.
There are a million books on this topic. One of the top sleep scientists recommends charting your sleep for 90 days by tracking the following daily to better understand your own body. Everyone can give you an opinion, but what does your body need?
How much sleep do you need to wake naturally?
What caffeinated beverages...
2018-08-1506 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #12: What do you look for in a great employee? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat do you look for in a great employee? Troy Hoffman shares the teenage origins of his work ethic and why he truly cared about performing at a high level for his employers. People grind when they care about their work.
Look for someone that cares truly about what they're doing and drive to make it happen.
We train 98% of the tasks, so if you can tangibly taste they can move the needle forward, they're a great fit at Simpluris.
I dug ditches, installed sprinkler systems and pulled weeds at a plant nursery...
2018-08-1405 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #11: Why is scheduling out the week so important? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhy is it so important to schedule out your entire week? Troy Hoffman explains as life gets more complex, responsibilities expand, and ideas pile up, meticulous scheduling becomes even more important. You better understand your tasks, realistic timelines, and priorities.
Every stage of life requires a different stage of you.
One of the best ways to control life is to get realistic about what can get done in a 7-day timeframe. Knowing how much sleep you need starts each day with your body on an efficient cycle. Schedule the time you wake up, go to...
2018-08-1306 min
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #10: What healthy foods do you recommend daily? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanWhat are the healthiest foods you recommend eating daily? Troy Hoffman dives into his world raised by a father persistently exploring nutrition. Growing up around chiropractors, nutritionists, doctors, and functional medical doctors fostered a love for learning about health.
I've spent my entire life around this. My Dad was sick as a kid, so he became focused on what to eat and when. Despite my knowledge, I crashed around age 35 and had to dive deep to transform my own life.
Every diet to every person is something different.
Get clear! Thorough testing can...
2018-08-1007 min