

The Better Than Rich Show
The Better Than Rich Show
Hosted by world-renowned business coaches Andrew Biggs and Mike Abramowitz, The Better Than Rich Show helps ambitious leaders who are on a mission to leave the world better than they found it, change their perspective on what’s important, increase their impact and income, and systemize their life and business.
If you’ve ever struggled with finding purpose, have felt disconnected or distracted, or found yourself going through the motions, this show will remind you that what you do matters and will re-inspire you to chase your highest dreams.
It’s time for you to become Better Than Rich!
If you’ve ever struggled with finding purpose, have felt disconnected or distracted, or found yourself going through the motions, this show will remind you that what you do matters and will re-inspire you to chase your highest dreams.
It’s time for you to become Better Than Rich!
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Apr 24, 2023 • 53min
It's Not About You: The Importance of Knowing Your Customer with Justin Janowski | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 76
In this episode of The Better Than Rich Show, Andrew and Mike are joined by Justin Janowski who shares his insights on building relationships through sales conversations. Justin emphasizes the importance of curiosity and active listening in sales, rather than just focusing on closing deals. He suggests setting a structure for the call and asking for consent upfront, then having a meaningful conversation where you really listen to the potential client in a way that allows them to feel understood. Justin also provides actionable tips for improving sales skills, such as building rapport, identifying pain points, and offering value from the heart. The episode concludes with a free resource, a chat challenge, that could be helpful for anyone launching a coaching business.
Topics Covered:
00:28 - Listening and curiosity are crucial in business
01:25 - Sales strategies for coaches by Justin
06:00 - Niche specificity is important
07:17 - Narrowing your niche is crucial for success
09:17 - Self-identity is key in sales
11:52 - The impact of feeling good and storytelling on sales success
12:58 - Sales can be service, not just manipulation
17:28 - Boldness and personal identity are valuable in sales
18:44 - Effective sales prioritizes the customer
21:37 - Consent and transparency are essential in sales
25:22 - Goal exploration in discovery conversations
27:19 - Building relationships through sales conversations
30:09 - Leaning into pain in sales and coaching conversations
33:28 - Knowing who you serve is crucial for business success
35:29 - The free chat challenge for launching a coaching business
36:50 - Revenue and success come from making sales calls
41:21 - Starting a business with faith and surrender: a successful journey
44:36 - Wrestling with faith and identity in a confusing world
46:08 - Book recommendations and reflections on Christianity
Books Mentioned:
Mere Christianity
Think and Grow Rich
Man’s Search for Meaning
You and Me: Marriage in Light of Eternity
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Faith2Influence
The Faith2Influence Podcast
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Apr 21, 2023 • 12min
Personal Growth Through the Lens of Shame and Self-Acceptance | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 75
Differentiating between our false self and true self can be challenging, but recognizing that we are inherently worthy of love and belonging is a way to distinguish the two. Our false self is built on walls and a desire for power and control to protect ourselves from shame and insecurity, while our true self is rooted in vulnerability and authenticity. When we become aware of our false self and its judgments, we can step back and observe it from a place of true self-awareness and return to a state of worthiness. This return to the true self is a place of strength and authenticity, where we can see the worthiness in ourselves and others without the protection of our ego walls.
Topics Covered:
00:01:23 - Understanding our two selves: the original self and the false self created by shame
00:02:56 - The ego as a castle: components like the drawbridge and moat
00:05:22 - The ego castle's purpose of protection can also limit us
00:06:35 - The true self knows its worthiness beyond comparison and judgment
00:08:12 - Inhabiting our true self by recognizing and understanding the ego's actions
00:09:20 - Shame as a catalyst for personal growth and understanding worthiness in ourselves and others
00:11:00 - Embracing our true selves and worthiness can lead to leaving the world better than we found it
Listen to the full episode with Dr. Kelly Flanagan here
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Apr 17, 2023 • 46min
Embracing Vulnerability: Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Your Path with Alex Kremer | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 74
Alex Kremer, Founder of Alluviance and The Rising Leader Podcast, joins The Better Than Rich Show to discuss the importance of learning how to receive praise and confidence, overcoming fear through Guru meditation, daily meditation and self-care, creating a spiritual sanctuary to grieve, self-actualization, conscious leadership, mindful process, building discipline, experiencing joy in the present, and serving others. The episode includes a book recommendation and is a must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking motivation and inspiration from a spiritual perspective.
Topics Covered:
00:00:00 Alex Kremer, Founder Of Alluviums And Rising Leader Podcast
00:04:09 Learning To Receive Praise And Confidence
00:06:31 Overcoming Fear And Negative Emotions With Guru Meditation
00:07:54 Daily Meditation For 365 Days
00:10:39 Self-care And Sacred Space For Grief
00:14:39 Purpose And Profit In Sales: Shedding Ego And Embracing Uniqueness
00:17:28 Millennials Prioritize Meaningful Impact And Community Over Money
00:21:07 Conscious Leadership And Self-actualization In Corporate Culture
00:24:20 Commitment To Leadership
00:28:06 Following Your Process And Creating A Movement
00:29:46 Overcoming A Low Point In Life
00:33:40 Sobriety And Coping Mechanisms
00:36:22 Self-connection For A Better World
00:38:52 Book Recommendations
Books Mentioned:
Conscious Capitalism
Way of the Peaceful Warrior
The Celestine Prophecy
Stormlight Archive
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Apr 14, 2023 • 18min
What does it mean to you to be Better Than Rich? | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 73
In this episode of The Better Than Rich Show, the hosts explore the idea of what it truly means to be "better than rich". They challenge the notion that money equals happiness and discuss the value of finding contentment and love in life. The hosts emphasize the importance of discovering one's purpose and living a fulfilling life, while also touching on the impact that financial independence can have on making a difference in the world. They ultimately conclude that richness comes from within and that relationships and love should be prioritized over material possessions.
Topics Covered:
01:49 - True richness is found in self-love and God's love
04:03 - Fulfillment is more valuable than wealth
06:05 - The question "Are you rich?" has no easy answer
07:25 - Joy comes from contentment and love, not money
07:36 - Impact is determined by financial independence, not material possessions
10:44 - Financial independence determines impact, not material possessions
12:25 - True richness comes from groundedness, not just money
14:20 - Time is the same for all, regardless of the watch brand
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Apr 10, 2023 • 53min
25k Passive Income: A Blueprint For Multiple Revenue Streams with Kyle Reedstrom | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 72
On this episode of the Better Than Rich Show, hosts Andrew Biggs and Mike Abramowitz team up with Kyle Reedstrom to discuss the concept of passive income and how to manage it effectively. They suggest starting with personal cash flow management before diving into more complex investment strategies. The team also discusses different options for generating passive income such as real estate investments and creating multiple streams of income, and how to mitigate risks involved in these investments. Additionally, they explore ways for overwhelmed entrepreneurs to invest smaller amounts of capital through dollar cost averaging models. Overall, this episode offers practical insights into how to build passive income streams and make intentional financial decisions.
Topics Covered:
00:00:00: Creating a family budget and organizing spending
00:04:20: Finding fulfillment beyond engineering
00:10:37: Reverse engineering and scaling for business growth
00:14:09: Transitioning from active to passive tour businesses and exploring multiple income streams
00:17:52: Teenage entrepreneur makes bank hosting parties without drinking or smoking
00:19:56: Building passive income intentionally with personal cash flow
00:21:51: Budgeting for financial freedom
00:23:52: Managing expenses intentionally and avoiding lifestyle creep
00:25:42: Checking bank balances for budgeting and spending habits
00:29:41: Finding niches in your genius to make money
00:31:44: Focusing on building bridges and scaling success
00:36:18: Ten entities in the real estate industry that pay monthly
00:40:25: Starting a coaching business: expectations vs. reality
00:43:13: Motivation for achieving passive income as a family man with multiple income streams
00:45:41: Absence of family legacy and importance of diversifying income
00:47:32: Being better than rich: impact and time freedom
Books Mentioned:
Rich Dad Poor Dad
The 4-Hour Workweek
The Gap and The Gain
Happy Money
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Apr 7, 2023 • 15min
Unlock Your Productivity Potential with Virtual Assistants and Tech | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 71
In this episode of The Better Than Rich Show, Andrew and Mike discuss the benefits of delegating tasks as a business owner and how a virtual assistant (VA) can help with tasks such as MLS in the real estate market, uploading videos, and creating progress reports. They recommend using tools like Loom to simplify explanations and keep attention spans in mind when delegating tasks. This episode provides valuable insights for business owners looking to streamline their workload and delegate tasks effectively.
Topics Covered:
00:00:00 - Maximize Your Time with Virtual Assistance and Technology
00:03:46 - Simplify Your Digital Life: Password Managers and Loom Extension
00:08:24 - Tasks Virtual Assistants Can Do: Profile Updating and Communication Management
00:09:50 - Delegating Transcription Tasks
00:11:49 - The Power of Positive Feedback in Discussions and Experiences
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Apr 3, 2023 • 43min
Data-Driven Secrets to Business and Political Success with Phillip Stutts | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 70
In this episode of the Better Than Rich Show, hosts Andrew Biggs and Mike Abramowitz interview Phillip Stutts about the importance of understanding your customer before creating marketing materials. Phillip emphasizes the need to gather data on demographics and psychographics to effectively target your audience. He also expresses concerns about the long-term impact of artificial intelligence in marketing. The hosts and Phillip conclude by discussing the importance of authenticity and happiness over material wealth.
Topics Covered:
00:00:00 Phillip Stutts discusses data-driven decision making with top national personalities
00:03:51 The effectiveness of negative ads in politics
00:05:28 The use of data in political advertising
00:08:59 Tracking data and consumer behavior extrapolation in the US
00:10:12 The importance of using data and AI in marketing budgets
00:12:24 AI technology options for small business owners
00:14:32 The cost of collecting and matching data for IP addresses
00:16:05 The importance of understanding customers before building a website or ad
00:19:29 A comedian buys a club and performs daily for two years
00:20:56 Insights into winning political campaigns and a five-step marketing system
00:26:24 Confidently spending $100 million on an ad
00:33:20 42,000 votes decided the election in three states
00:37:41 Marketers ruined empathy, but this entrepreneur wants to bring it back
00:34:10 The popularity and diversity of AI chatbots
00:40:00 Praise for the author's storytelling skills and a question on being better than rich
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Books Mentioned:
The Untethered Soul
The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook
American Buffalo
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Mar 31, 2023 • 11min
Efficiency, Delegation, and Freedom | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 69
Join Andrew Biggs and Mike Abramowitz on this episode of Better Than Rich, as they share their experiences with using a virtual assistant for the past three years and how it has transformed their lives. They discuss the various tasks that their team of virtual assistants has helped them with, such as social media management, messaging, and blog writing. The importance of having a reliable virtual assistant is emphasized, freeing up time for other essential tasks. The concept of virtual work and its applicability to different industries is also explored. The episode concludes with a valuable lesson on building trust with your virtual assistant and avoiding micromanagement. Listeners are encouraged to check out a special VIP offer at betterthanrich.com/podcast. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the world of virtual assistance and its benefits for businesses and individuals alike.
Topics Covered:
00:00:00 - Relying on Virtual Assistants for Daily Tasks and Blogging Support
00:04:02 - Tips for New VA's: Overcoming Control Issues and Trusting the Process
00:05:31 - Building Trust with Virtual Assistants through Small Tasks and Deadlines
00:08:36 - Importance of Letting Go of Control when Using Virtual Assistance
00:09:21 - Delegating Grocery Shopping with a Virtual Assistant
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Mar 27, 2023 • 54min
Breaking Through Your Shadow with Connor Beaton | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 68
In this episode of the Better Than Rich Show, hosts Andrew Biggs and Mike Abramowitz speak with Connor Beaton, founder of ManTalks and an experienced life coach. They discuss the challenges that boys face in today's society and the importance of fathers in encouraging risk-taking and developing grit and determination. Connor also addresses the misconception that advocating for boys and men means being anti-women, and shares insights on how self-leadership can be role-modeled from a young age. This episode offers valuable insights into how we can support the development of strong, self-leading men in our society.
Topics Covered:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Better Than Rich Show with Connor Beaton on Self Leadership and Modern Masculinity
00:02:31 - Personal Growth Through Reading
00:04:04 - Motivation Behind Helping Men Discover Real Masculinity
00:06:21 - Lack of Male Role Models in American Society
00:07:00 - Stripped Away: A Man's Journey From Infidelity to Living in His Car
00:11:02 - Men's Mental Health: Contributing Factors and Solutions
00:14:37 - The Strength in Confronting Our Struggles: A Call for Men to Break the Rule
00:16:57 - The One Rule for Men: Don't Talk About It
00:19:03 - The Struggle of Masculinity in Domestic Life
00:24:33 - Insightful Statistics on the Boy Crisis and the Importance of Self Leadership
00:25:38 - Raising Boys into Men and Advocating for Both Genders
00:27:49 - Join Our Five Day Mini Course to Learn the Power of Automation and Delegation for Business Systems
00:31:35 - Teaching Sons Basic Survival Skills in the Wilderness
00:32:50 - Encouraging Risk-Taking in Sons: Importance of Fathers' Role
00:37:04 - Teacher Deals with Boys' Excitement Over Slide, Prepares for Talk about Porn
00:40:59 - The Shadow: Understanding the Part of You That You Keep Hidden
00:42:01 - Understanding the Unconscious Snag That Sabotages Our Goals: The Shadow
00:44:20 - Book Review: A Practical Guide for Men to Integrate Concepts and Take Action
00:46:04 - Working Through Childhood Rivalry with My Sister: A Therapeutic Journey
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Books Mentioned:Of Boys and MenThe Boy CrisisAwarenessThe Wisdom of InsecurityOryx and Crake
The Palgrave Handbook of Male Psychology and Mental Health
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Mar 24, 2023 • 15min
Creating a Systematic Approach to Business Growth | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 67
The Better Than Rich podcast episode features highlights from previous episodes focusing on sales techniques, including how to make clients feel at each step of a presentation or phone call, and identifying how clients are feeling at different stages. The episode also covers design thinking and influencing clients' wants and needs. The hosts also share a five-day mini-course on automation delegation systems that requires only an hour a day. Finally, the episode touches on red flags in performance standards and how to apply pressure to help employees improve. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights for those looking to enhance their sales skills or effectively manage a team.
Topics Covered:
00:00:00 Customer Experience: Why the Design Phase is Crucial
00:02:12 Sales and Emotions: How Clients' Feelings Affect the Process
00:05:14 Five Day Mini Course: High Sign-up Numbers for Better Than Rich
00:09:39 Compliance is Key: Ensuring Processes and Technologies Meet Standards
00:13:27 Reporting for Success: Designing Analytics Systems for Effective Enforcement
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