Growth Think Tank

Most people wake up and rush around to "get it done." Well, this is mostly a reactive mode that has you chasing your tail and just doing what comes up. There is another way. There is a better way. It is establishing a repeatable routine that positions your day for maximum effectiveness. Today's guest is best selling author of "The Miracle Morning" and all around amazing guy, Hal Elrod. Hal shares his framework for waking up on purpose with a purpose. Get the six elements of Hal's morning routine to improve the first minutes of your day to make the rest of your day amazing. Get the show notes for 144 | Successful People Have a Morning Routine with Hal Elrod Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Effectiveness #BestsellingAuthor #Episode144 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

There are businesses and there are movements. Business and movements may or may not make money. Business become your profession. Movements become your purpose. Today's guests are Andy Zitzmann and AJ Amyx. We talk about starting a movement and building it to make a difference in the world. Too many people are scared to break away from comfort and do work that really matters. Discover what you can do about starting your movement. Get the show notes for 143 | Starting A Movement with Andy Zitzmann and AJ Amyx Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Movement #Business #Episode143 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

If the title didn't catch your eye, lean in a little closer. Listen and learn to how Mike Agugliaro completely shifted his business by shifting his mindset, skills and frequency of taking action in as little as 10 months. It's incredible what is possible when intentional tweaks are made. When in a place of true service, trust is one major factor essential to the process. It just goes to show that guiding others in producing successful results brings you extraordinary success. Get the show notes for 142 | From $1 to $23 Million in Ten Months with Mike Agugliaro Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Mindset #TrueService #Episode142 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Creating content and sharing it is not enough. If you find yourself in the trenches, one of the reasons could be that you are not keeping track of your conversion rates. Zach Johnson shares with us today why tracking performance is essential. While this is no small task, this is something you could outsource. Game Changer for Profits does just that. If you are unsure about the performance of your conversion rates, lean into this episode to learn all about optimization. Get the show notes for 141 | Creating Funnels for Ultimate Optimization with Zach Johnson Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #CoversionRates #TrackingPerformance #Episode141 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Today, I share with you the the third episode in this "Get the Gig" series and what personally works for me. I'll be specifically honing in on "unpaid" gigs that produce big payoffs. Getting on the stage requires that you get out of your comfort zone and stretch yourself. I'll be sharing the common myths and mistakes people make in the process of booking their speaking gigs. And even more importantly how to land your gigs. Get the show notes for 140 | Get the Gig: Series 3 of 3 with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #GettheGig #ComfortZone #Episode140 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Taking the stage is a great way to promote your business and claim your authority. You can do it at local events or your next step might be national events or perhaps you are ready to get paid. Discover the insider secrets with today's guest, Chris Brogan. Chris is a powerful and entertaining speaker. He shares what he has learned in his many years of getting paid well for speaking to corporations and even a 6th grade class too. Get the show notes for 139 | Get the Gig – Speaker Series 2 of 3 with Chris Brogan Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @broganmedia #EntertainingSpeaker #GettingPaid #Episode139 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Speaking on stages big or small is a great way to grow your business and position your authority. If you have a message or just a desire to share your core belief, you can get some great tips inside this episode. Today's guest is Jane Atkinson, author of "The Wealthy Speaker 2.0," helps speakers catapult their business to the next level. Jane is best known for helping people take big stages and get big money too. She shares how you can position yourself from commodity to authority. Get the show notes for 138 | Get the Gig – Speaker Series 1 of 3 with Jane Atkinson Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @janeatkinson #SpeakingonStage #Authority #Episode138 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Most of us are conditioned to think that Leaders are "born." In other words, you are either a born or leader or you are not. This is not true according to Brian Holmes who shares with us today that leaders are developed. Developing into a leader however, is not something one does so well alone. All great leaders have mentors and coaches because they know all too well that they cannot see their own blindspots. If you are seeking your inner leader, join us today to discover how you can create the right supports around you and fulfill your own destiny! Get the show notes for 137 | Leaders Are Not Born- They're Developed with Brian Holmes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @KTVBBrian #InnerLeader #BornLeaders #Episode137 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Leadership in business is essential yet often misunderstood. Leadership begins inside the leader; however most of the focus starts on the actions (external). Matt Miller is President and founder of School Spirit Vending. Matt talks about the culture of his company and how focusing on culture has shifted his impact. He shares the insights he has gained in building a very successful business that helps schools raise money for educational programs. Matt discusses with me about the speed of the leader and the importance of that in achieving goals. Get the show notes for 136 | Speed Of The Team Is Determined By The Speed Of The Leader With Matt Miller Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #EduationalPrograms #SuccessfulBusiness #Episode136 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

It seems like we are surrounded with work and cannot find a way to create barriers between work and life. There is always so much to do and the stress that comes with life is just accepted as "the way it is". In the interview with Chris Atley, we discuss balance and burnout. Chris has worked with entrepreneurs to make the shift from overwhelmed and overworked to peace and freedom. Discover what Chris had to work through so she could serve her audience. Get the show notes for 135 | Making the Shift from Overwhelmed and Overworked with Chris Atley Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @chrisatley #Entrepreneurs #PeaceandFreedom #Episode135 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!