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Watch The VIDEO of this here: http://baconwrappedbusiness.com/vinniefisher One thing that all entrepreneurs I know have in common is that we are great "strategists." Give us a whiteboard or a bar napkin and we can map out a million dollar business quickly. But how many times have YOU mapped out a plan and failed to implement or execute it? (I have dozens of these in my files and it's a very frustrating feeling). That's why I invited Vinnie Fisher to join me today and discuss his approach to Executing great Strategies and how he cultivates quarterbacks in his business that allow him to do his best while he trains and inspires others to do theirs, growing multiple multi-million dollar businesses in the process. Meet Vinnie Fisher: businessman, entrepreneur, author, husband, and father A lawyer by trade, Vinnie practiced tax and business law for 10 years before leaving the field in 2007 to pursue entrepreneurship full-time. From starting and selling a chain of workshop centers helping adults with developmental disabilities to creating one of the largest web hosting companies, Vinnie knows how to start and scale a business. By the summer of 2014, Vinnie had caught the entrepreneurial bug again and opened Fully Accountable, a full-service accounting firm that provides virtual CFO, bookkeeping, and accounting services for small and medium closely held businesses. Vinnie currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Visionary for the business. Also in 2014, Vinnie opened Site Trust, a website monitoring and security firm that provides 24/7 uptime monitoring, website security seals, and a comprehensive suite of security tools for website owners. At the end of the year Vinnie wrote his first book, The Best Investment: A Better You (must read) In the book he details the ups, downs, wins and losses he's faced (including how he lost $30 million) and is back stronger and happier than ever. You'll hear me dive into the space between Vinnie's ears and discover what he has to say about: The power of mentors and masterminds How to make your business less about you, and more about _____... Cultivating a Quarterback in your business to hand off your business to someone else Hiring for expertise and competence VS attitude How most business have 3 vital parts, and knowing where you fit in is key The most important 3 traits in any Manager you hire Taking young interns out of college (even high school) and showing them how to manage new projects in their business How and why you should make your project managers use and develop their own resources to keep them from disrupting the internal team and their resources, budget etc. How Vinnie just hired college intern to launch an HR compliance department at his company How to easily find the money for new people & projects without taking it away from other departments The Farm System vs Free Agency method of talent acquisition How the entrepreneur can be the visionary without being a bull in a china shop The disconnect between strategy and execution and how to close the gap For more information on Vinnie Fisher: Visit his website at VinnieFisher.com Buy his book on Amazon: Visit FullyAccountable.com and request a consultation And if you enjoyed this episode episizzle, please leave a comment below, SHARE IT, and subscribe on iTunes or Youtube.

I'm all by myself on this one. No guests, just me and you. and it's a short show with several topics I decided to discuss, that's why I call it "Bacon Bits." I've been giving some thought to changing a bit of the format of the show and giving it more coherence based on what I'm doing in my life what I'd like to see the show become. I also divulge some personal stuff like where I struggle in business and in life and what I'm doing to overcome these struggles and be a better version of myself. You'll hear me talk about things like this: Standing on the shoulders of giants. You don't need to know everything as long as you... Mentors, Masterminds and Books Dealing with a lack of clarity Personal challenges setting big goals A new morning routine 2 quotes on the importance of reading My 2 greatest empowering beliefs about me Books Recommended In This Show The Miracle Morning Storyselling Wizard Of Ads Essentialism Now, I'd love to hear your thoughts. (And if you like this episizzle, share it and leave a review on iTunes)

For the past few years, I've personally been using a website called Clarity.fm to seek out experts and also to be sought out and give advice to other business owners and entrepreneurs. I've been recommending this company to everyone I know in the industry.That's why I was honored to sit down with the Founder of Clarity, Dan Martell, who recently sold the business to Startups.co, thus continuing an impressive run of starting and investing in businesses. Dan has personally done over 1,500 calls on Clarity and it’s not hard to see why.Over the last decade Dan has built five businesses, raised venture capital twice, and personally invested in 33 other companies as an angel, and more on the way!Landing in rehab as a teenager for drugs, it was during this time that Dan learned to code and changed his path forever, coupled with his entrepreneurial drive and spirit.Dan shares his remarkable story as well as amazing and powerful insights, revealing what makes him tick, how he stays on top of his game, what he really wants out of life, and what's next in life after Clarity.Learn more about Dan and get the full shownotes at https://baconwrappedbusiness.com/dan-martell/Some Topics We Discussed Include:How Dan rebuilt his life and started and sold multiple companies (and failed at several along the way)Why he got bored of the beach after selling Clarity and what he's doing about itHow a simple quote about goals from John Assaraf changed Dan's life forever (and could change yours)Dan's daily habits that he credits for his success above all elseWhy hiring people who “play” at things you consider “work” is one of the key strategies Dan uses to leverage his time, strengths, and passionsHow Dan delegates everything unless it creates value or time with his familyWhere Dan's “puck is going” now that he's sold ClarityLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How To Rate and Review Us»Join the Bacon Wrapped Business Community today: Bacon Wrapped Business on FacebookBrad Costanzo on FacebookBrad Costanzo on LinkedInBrad Costanzo on YouTubeBrad Costanzo on Twitter

Can you really take a pill and get smarter, more focused and more productive without negative side effects, addiction or damage to your brain? That's the topic we explore on this episizzle, codenamed: "Bacon Wrapped Brains" A few years ago a movie called "Limitless" with Bradley Cooper introduced many people to the idea that a "smart pill" could be developed that would give us instant IQ boosts and turn us into a genius overnight. Of course in the movie, Cooper's character has extreme effects both good and bad, there's not a single entrepreneur that I've spoken with who wouldn't take that pill in a heartbeat. But do such drugs really exist? And are they good for you? That's what my guest, Ilan Ferdman and I set out to explore. Ilan is the cofounder of SatoriPrime and the host of the Performance Enhancing Podcast and happens to be an amateur expert in the topic as well as a self-described guinea pig that experiments on himself responsibly to get the most out of his brain and his body. I've personally been using different forms of Nootropics (the class of supplements that are supposed to give you "cognitive enhancement") for over two years now with amazing results. I'll tell you first that there is no drug or supplement that will replicate the effects of Cooper's character in Limitless, however, there are some pretty amazing stacks of supplements you can take which will make you feel like you're getting pretty close. Are they safe? This depends on how you use them. You'll hear us discuss some of the ingredients, such as "racetams" which have proven to have zero toxicity in many clinical trials, but like anything you ingest, it all depends on you, your body's chemistry and how responsible you are. We also dive into a discussion of currently illegal but beneficial entheogens and psychedelics such as LSD, ayahuasca, DMT and mushrooms and the therapeutic effects of these when taken responsibly. Ilan and I both reveal our personal recommendations, "stacks" and sources for quality and affordable nootropics. We had a lot of fun exploring how these help us in business, but also in life in this departure from the typical business-only nature of the show. I guess now is where I put a disclaimer in saying that I don't recommend anyone take my advice or Ilan's advice and to consult a physician before taking any supplements. Basically, if you take our advice, you do so at your own risk and we assume no responsibility for anything awesome that may happen to you. You'll hear us talk about: Why prescription pharmaceuticals such as Adderall and Ritalin, which are highly abused can cause damage and should be avoided in most cases Other prescription based nootropics that are available Over the counter supplements and sources of the raw materials and the brands you can buy that are prepackaged and ready What kind of effects you'll feel Side effects of various nootropics Benefits of entheogens and psychedlics Sites and Resources Mentioned: PowderCity.com Webnutrients.com TruBrain Alpha Brain Noopept PhenylPiracetam Piracetam Choline SatoriPrime: Ilan's website and podcast

Have you ever felt like sales and revenues are "stuck?" That no matter what you do, you're in neutral or running to stand still? Moving of any needle means making a noticeable difference in your revenue and getting unstuck and back to making money. Today I invited my friend Jonathan Drake on the show to discuss some very clever ways to move the needle in your business. You'll know this show is for you if you love cool tips and tactics that can be applied without a lot of complexity and just might move the needle to where you need it to be. You can see more of Jonathan at http://howtomovetheneedle.com

Watch the VIDEO At BaconWrappedBusiness.com/transformation Have you ever felt stuck, in your life or your business? And no matter how hard you try to dig yourself out of it on your own, you just dig deeper holes. And it always effects more areas of your life than you realize. Entrepreneurs and executives often find that business frustrations and failures create a vortex of negativity in their personal and family lives, which in turn impacts their business even more. It's a vicious circle. Salespeople who feast or famine based on their mindset seek me out to help them become peak performers so they don't only keep their job but start to love it again. Newsflash: We're ALL battling something, all the time. Meet Dr. Laurie Emery She has spent her entire life helping the members of her community become better people, partners, parents and professionals. Starting with her early career working with students with emotional and behavioral problems in Palm Beach County Public Schools, Dr. Emery has been singularly dedicated to ensuring that everyone in her care has the opportunity to live a thriving, successful, happy life. As a business owner, Dr. Emery has always felt a profound affinity towards fellow entrepreneurs. She is intimately familiar with the struggles, fears and frustrations that business owners confront on a daily basis. She has experienced the extraordinary highs of success and the weight of concern when progress has stalled. Her years of experience convinced her that a stellar business plan and a tremendous work ethic aren’t enough to ensure business success. To achieve their goals, business owners must be willing to work in every area of their lives, looking at their blind spots and clearing out the beliefs that hold them back personally as well as professionally. Armed with this insight, Dr. Emery again set out to start her own business. Build Your Life By Design offers intensive, experiential workshops, intensives, and coaching to business owners who want to grow their success by improving every area of their lives. Based on her decades of experience helping people, first as a teacher, then as a therapist, and now as a transformational expert and coach, Dr. Emery has refined and perfected her programs in order to continue serving her clients and community. Contact her directly at Build Your Life By Design Watch the VIDEO At BaconWrappedBusiness.com/transformation P.S. I'm personally working with Dr. Emery so I can be more awesome in my own life. Mention you heard about her here when you contact her. She'll like that :)

Watch the VIDEO by going here: BaconWrappedBusiness.com/dave-asprey Dave Asprey is the founder of Bulletproof.com and Upgraded Self. Today he joins us to reveal his #1 tip for maximizing your health and wellness in a really fun short episode. He revealed a really big AHA moment for me with health half way through and I think it will impact you as well. Watch the VIDEO by going here: BaconWrappedBusiness.com/dave-asprey

Most often than not, sales is attributed to manipulation. This is the reason why many people hate selling. In this episode, Gulliver Giles—described as “the best sales trainer on the planet”—is here to turn your perception around and make you hate not selling instead.Author of the book The Art of Sales, he comes prepared to clear your doubts once and for all. Gulliver made it his mission to re-educate the world about sales and salespeople and that despite the reputation, sales is not evil, and that real salespeople sell from a place of love, not manipulation.Some Topics We Discussed Include:How to wield the 2 sided blade of fear, slicing the fears off your clients and yourselfWhat the  “Shield of Perseus” has to do with overcoming your fear of salesHow to “be the accurate reflection of the projections of others so we can change their perception”“You can't close a door that isn't open”The difference between manipulation and persuasion is _____The armor of God objection handling system to turn a yes into a no in five minutes.How to figure out if a maybe is a yes or a no, and if a no is a yesThe 5 main types of objection and how to get over themLearn more about Gulliver and get the full shownotes at https://baconwrappedbusiness.com/gulliver-giles/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How To Rate and Review Us»Join the Bacon Wrapped Business Community today: Bacon Wrapped Business on FacebookBrad Costanzo on FacebookBrad Costanzo on LinkedInBrad Costanzo on YouTubeBrad Costanzo on Twitter

Get the show notes and resources at http://baconwrappedbusiness.com/email-nick-quick Email marketing is still the most effective mass channel of communicating with your customers and prospects. However, I've found that many business owners have no clue how to write emails that not only get opened but engage the reader into taking action. Email marketing done right, however, allows you to cash checks on demand. I invited my good friend and email marketing copywriter Nick Quick from emailmarketingdone.com onto the show to spill some of his secret formulas and resources for getting emails opened and read and getting customers to buy more because of it. Listen closely as Nick shares his 3 most powerful resources for finding email subject lines and headlines. ONE of these sites will blow your socks off (it did mine). Share the show, review it on iTunes and if you'd like a second opinion on your business, email me askbrad@baconwrappedbusiness.com

Mike Campion is a serial entrepreneur that's built multiple brick and mortar businesses and sold them for 7 figures. He bought his first franchise at age 22 and through brute force and willpower grew it into a successful shop and sold it before age 30. Since then he's started a construction company, car dealership and more...and has successfully exited each of them. Now Mike is the host of the wildly popular podcast: Conversations With A Genius where you'll hear me (Brad Costanzo) as a featured host very soon. Mike and I discussed what it took to start and grow his businesses and the one big realization he had that changed the way he approaches every business now. Listen in and enjoy. If you like this episode, share it with your friends, on social media and leave a review on iTunes.