Tough Decisions for Entrepreneurs

TD330: Building A Trusted Pain Relief Center With P. Brendon Lundberg

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT

When no one believes in your vision, believe that you can do something bigger for yourself. In this episode, Dan Handford interviews P. Brendon Lundberg, the Co-Founder and President of Radiant Pain Relief Centres about his journey into opening his own pain relief center and finding investors. All for the love of helping people experience comfort and becoming pain free, Brendon went through self-development and trainings to pursue his dream. Be inspired more from his entrepreneurial strategies as he briefly shares his favorite quote by Thomas Edison, his preferred inspiration book, and the tools he uses for managing his team.

TD329: Handling Typical Property Investment Dilemmas With Michael Becker

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Handling a big property investment firm can present more headaches than smiles if not done with precision. In this episode, host Dan Handford and Michael Becker, the Founder of SPI Advisory, tackle the tough decisions investors face in the world of property investment. Michael talks about going through prepayment penalties and how he and his team steered their way through it. He also shares some strategies on mitigating the risks of what he went through with regards to prepayments as well as handling issues with code enforcement departments.

TD328: Training Your Brain: Harnessing Your Reticular Activating System With Dana Wilde

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT

In growing one’s business, tackling problems and coming up with solutions can be daunting if we do not approach it with having a positive mindset or attitude. In this episode, host Dan Handford brings on brain trainer Dana Wilde to talk about the brain’s reticular activating system, having the right mindset, and how we can train our brain to make good decisions. Listen to this episode to discover how you can make money by being happy and get paid by being you.

TD327: Getting Out Of A Recession With Paul Moore

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Recessions are difficult, especially in the real estate field. Recovering from it can be a tough road to take because you get to be faced with a number of tough decisions. Founder and managing director at Wellings Capital, Paul Moore, is not an exception to this experience. In this episode, Paul talks about the first mistake he made and the tough decisions he had to face. Learn how he got out of the recession with the practices that aid him in making decisions in this toughest of times.

TD326: Alex Talcott On Balancing The Life As An Educator And Entrepreneur

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Some of us are not born to do just one thing in this world. Balancing the educator and entrepreneur realm, Alex Talcott has managed to keep his teaching bug while running several businesses in the financial planning and real estate space as well as in public affairs consulting. Having these two different things to juggle is no easy feat, however. In this episode, Alex shares with us the tough decisions he has made throughout his career journey. He shares the strategies and lessons he learned and now uses that made him overcome making these tough calls.

Making Critical Decisions To Shift A Losing Business With Tim Meuchel

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Letting go of a business is harder than starting it. Tim Meuchel, entrepreneur and business owner, is someone who started in the corporate world and had to face the heart-wrenching truth of losing a business. Learn how he managed to keep his ground and make critical decisions to salvage his business amidst so many things shifting and going against him. Through it all, Tim takes us deeper into identifying where we should place our commitment and who are the right people to trust.

Learning From Mixing Pride And Greed In Business With AJ Osborne

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Once you are down, there is no other way but to go back up. In this short but impactful episode, AJ Osborne, the Owner and Founder of Keylock Storage, shares great lessons about how pride and greed pulled his company to a catastrophe. He tells us some stories of his life, including how taking huge risks from investing with fraudsters drove their insurance business down the hole. By setting yourself up in a position where only excess capital is risk, you can eventually progress your business to the top. Learn more from AJ as he influences you to make the right decisions.

Brett Swarts On Making Tough Decisions As A Commercial Real Estate Broker

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Some of the most significant events in our life are borne from tough decisions. Letting us in on his share of making tough calls is commercial real estate broker, Brett Swarts. Brett takes us through the good and the bad decisions he made across his career and shares how it shaped him as an entrepreneur. He then discusses some of the strategies he uses when faced with one of these tough decisions, shedding light on the importance of surrounding yourself with people you trust. Don’t miss out on the wisdom of Brett as he challenges us, in the end, to be more.

TD322: Managing And Scaling Mobile Home Parks With Andrew Keel

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Millions of Americans are opting for affordable housing in the form of mobile homes. Dan Handford interviews elite mobile home park investor Andrew Keel, the Founder and CEO of Keel Team Real Estate. They talk about mobile home parks, what preparations are necessary for putting them up, and the depreciation of land value. Setting up a real estate team is an overall challenge. Andrew shares some of the trials they went through – from hiring the right people and getting outside investors to expanding the business. Know more about managing and scaling mobile home parks as Andrew shares the apps he uses for his business and the strategy he uses for making decisions.

TD321: Measuring Readiness: How To Know Whether You’ve Succeeded Or Failed In Your Strategic Initiatives With Alex Castro

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Almost 80% of all types of strategic initiatives fall into the pattern of building the plane while you’re trying to fly it. In this episode, Alex Castro, an entrepreneur and the CEO of M Corp, narrates how he became an entrepreneur and talks about his current focus in his business. Sharing the tough decisions he had to undergo and the strategies he used to face these challenges, he also discusses measuring readiness and the readiness score as well as how to measure whether or not you’ve succeeded or failed in your strategic initiatives.

TD320: Facing Tough Decisions With Christian Zeron

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Dan Handford talks with Christian Zeron, the Founder of Theo & Harris, a company that sells a collection of amazing vintage watches, about facing tough decisions. Desperate to find a business partner who could bring on capital and some necessary skills at the beginning stages of his company, Christian went through some disastrous explorations. Over the years, he’s learned to be more comfortable owning the decisions and owning the good moments and bad moments, even more so being more connected to the people that he works with. Sharing some tough decisions he’s had to do as an entrepreneur, Christian also reveals some effective strategies he uses to face tough business decisions.

TD319: Starting An eCommerce Business With Manuj Aggarwal

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Standing out and being different are keys to excelling in a competitive marketplace. Tech startup expert Manuj Aggarwal shares his entrepreneurial journey and how unforeseen circumstances led him to starting an eCommerce business. Manuj talks about how he was able to jump from one business to another by simply building his own brand, audience, style, and aesthetics. He talks about the tough decisions he had to face and what guided him to making better ones as an entrepreneur and teacher.

TD318: Investing In Small Town Properties With Edna Keep

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Regrets suck but we all have to experience it if we want to learn tough lessons in life. Edna Keep has had her fair share of regrets such as letting go of good deals that could have sold way higher than expected. Narrating her journey from multifamily apartment buildings to venturing out into the Airbnb space, she shares her thoughts on coaching and mentoring and how it has been helping her through the years. With the lessons she learned, she shares how taking risks and following the inner knowing when investing in small-town properties can lead to greater results. In this episode, discover Edna’s strategies to facing tough decisions and why she’s doing business more in Canada rather than the US.

TD317: Focusing On Your Customer Is The Best Strategy with Rick Smith

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Rick Smith, Founder and CEO of Axon and author of “The End of Killing” a book with his manifesto of how he is going to make the bullet obsolete. Dive in as they talk about how making shortcuts to make money almost made him shut his business down, and how being customer centric and customer driven turned out to be the best strategy implemented to expanded his base and make it more diversified.

TD316: A Successful Business with Poker Strategies with Chris Sparks

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Chris Sparks, Founder of The Forcing function. Join in as they talk about how he got caught not knowing what to do after online poker was officially shut down, and three years later getting all his money back in one big sum, and after no more poker, how he confronted the idea of not knowing what he really wanted to do, and ended up doing business with payment for his services in advance.

TD315: Online Sales From $600 to a Multimillion Level with Dan Meadors

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Dan Meadors, a co-founder of The Wholesale Formula. Dive in as they talk about how working with a distributor with whom they didn’t have a great relationship cost them 10 thousand dollars, all the money they had, and how hiring a boy who was making more money than him and his partner were, turned out to be an equal partner.

TD314: Good Partnership and 300MM in Assets Under Management with Ivan Barratt

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Ivan Barratt, founder and owner of Barrett Asset Management. Tune in as they talk about how taking on an operating partner that was not the leader he said he was to be, made him put a system in process when hiring somebody new, and led him into a new partnership with the actual COO and president of his company who has shown a keen understanding of what it takes to mind about every detail and has helped the business grow.

TD313: Mindset and Reality in Numbers with Joe Trodden

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Joe Trodden, a coach, mindset expert and founder of Mindset Experts. Joe shares his journey from an IT background making tons of projects, to having his own mindset business. Tune in as they talk about charities not being viable from a business perspective, his late decision of not running his passion led business as a non profit, stepping out of his job to start his own business and the actions he took to mitigate that risky decision.

TD312: Real Estate with a “Big 3” with Chris Prefontaine

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews and welcomes back Chris Prefontaine. Chris is a real investor, coach and founder of Smart Real Estate Coach. Dive in as they talk about how going to an unorganized meeting has made him put a Big 3 process in place which has opened the communication totally as a team and as a family team, and the tough decision of firing a bookkeeper that could not follow their business growth gave him a chance to hire a successful team to replace her.

TD311: From Flying to Coaching with Nathan Seaward

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Nathan Seaward, a coach and mentor. Nathan shares his journey from working as a pilot and flying big planes all around the world, to having his own coaching business. Tune in as they talk about the time he hired a social media management company he spent too much money on, did not work out and encouraged him to understand all aspects of his business to be able to delegate, and how connecting with his truth helped him leave his flying career, to start his own business.

TD310: Income Property as an Asset Plus with Jason Hartman

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Jason Hartman, real estate investor, advisor, and CEO. Tune in as they talk about how buying a failing company has made him independent and more in control, how he mitigates the risk of a franchise network getting away, and the way he created a business that combines wall street’s model with the better class of income property.

TD309: Living on Passive Income with Antoine Martel

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Antoine Martel, investor and partner of MartelTurnkey, a family business that assists real estate investors buy cash flowing rental properties. Tune in as they talk about how building a team in a week end made him slow down and take the proper steps to build a team and relationships, and how selling his family house gave him the opportunity to reinvest in a 20 unit property and with the cash flow of one of the units rent free a house for his parents to live in the same area.

TD308: Improving Mindsets to See the World in a More Positive Way with Ryan Gottfredson

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Ryan Gottfredson, professor at CSU-Fullerton teaching into research on Leadership, and a leadership consultant. Dive in as they talk about an online resume course Ryan created as a side hustle, and how it has made him get out more in terms of speaking, his own book on mindsets and the process to get it published, and how he helps people develop 4 different mindsets.

TD307: Delegate and Let your Business Take Off with Michael Greenberg

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Michael Greenberg, a B2B growth strategy consultant and founder of Call for Content, a content marketing agency. Dive in as they talk about the measures you should take before hiring or going into partnership with somebody, and how just doing B2B growth strategy and delegating his other tasks has given him the opportunity to grow his business faster and has allowed him to focus on the main initiatives and push podcaster relations.

TD306: Investing USD 15000 in Real Estate Marketing with Bradley Smotherman

Thu, 30 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Bradley Smotherman, investor and founder of Brad Smotherman, a business that does real estate investing. Tune in as they talk about his investment in a brazilian jiu jitsu academy and how important it is defining boundaries and having everybody’s roles laid out before going into partnership, and how investing USD 15000 in marketing allowed him to buy equity positions and cash all out.

TD305: Coaching and Mastering a Field of Study with Carl Gould

Mon, 27 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Carl Gould, life and business coach, Founder and Chief Discovery Officer of 7 Stage Advisors, a coaching and consulting company. Tune in as they talk about how franchising his coaching and consulting business led him to consolidate the client acquisition, and how selling both companies and moving into coaching has been a his greatest move.

TD304: Systems in Place to Run 5 Different Teams and 70 Writers with Madeleine Lambert

Thu, 23 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Dan interviews Madeleine Lambert, CO-Founder and CEO of Content. Madeleine started her first entrepreneurial journey in the technology world two and a half years ago, and has a medical technology background. Dive in as they talk about her business and her core clients, clear policies,and how putting systems in place and getting rid of the bottom 10% of the writers every month has helped her produce content of high quality with serious contractors.

TD303: Becoming a Better Leader with Patrick Donohoe

Mon, 20 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Dan interviews Patrick Donohoe, a financial strategist and consultant. He is the President and CEO of Paradigm Life, author of the book “Heads I win, Tails you lose”, and Host of The Wealth Standard Podcast. Tune in as they talk about how he learned about leadership after having been forced to do some layoffs and how he created a solid group of leaders with a foundation of principles, values and communication.

TD302: Growing a Business Without Putting a Penny into Marketing with Jill W. Fox

Thu, 16 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Jill W. Fox, marketing consultant and owner of Fox Social Media. Jill shares her journey from being Miss America Pageant and a two time cancer survivor, to being a successful entrepreneur. Tune in as they talk about when Jill should have taken action and din’t , and how getting over herself and creating her youtube channel and podcast, made acquaintances reach out for her help in social media and marketing for their businesses and grow her business without putting money into marketing.

TD301: Over 100 Real Estate Deals in Three Years with Zachary Beach

Mon, 13 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan interviews Zachary Beach, a real estate investor and coach that works in SmartRealEstateCoach. Zachary shares his journey from bartender and personal trainer to these last three years in real estate; with 28 years old has over 100 deals underneath his belt. Tune in as they talk about Zachary’s first deal and the importance of having business credit lines in place before any transaction, and about his risky and effective decision in leaping into a family business.

TD300: Build Confidence to Take Action and Never Label an Outcome with David Schnurman

Thu, 09 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dennae interviews David Schnurman, President of Entrepreneurs’ Organization in New York, CEO of Lawline, and author of “The Fast Forward Mindset: How to Be More Fearless & Focused to Accelerate Your Success”. Tune in as they talk about the main focus of his book, the intangible results from hiring an executive coach from outside and how taking on the position as the president of an entrepreneurs organization gave him the opportunity of becoming a better leader.

TD299: Online Income While Learning to Surf with Kyle Reidhead

Mon, 06 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Dan interviews Kyle Reidhead, a BASc. kinesiologist with a diploma in health and fitness, health coach, host producer of HealthSimple Radio Podcast and founder of HealthSimple. Kyle started his own online business while working in the corporate world in Toronto, and recently has moved to Indonesia, an island where he dedicates himself to it full time and learns how to surf.

TD298: 30MM Dollars in 7 Years with Greg Dickerson

Thu, 02 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dennae interviews Greg Dickerson, speaker, coach, real estate investor and developer. Dive in as they talk about how Greg backed up a couple in a bar-restaurant venture and the consequences he had from not being in control of it, and how recruiting a multitask bookkeeping office manager, and taking the first step in leasing the first office space led the business in seven years to be one of the largest builder developers in the area.

TD297: Turning Money Down to Serve Bigger Customers with Cynthia Kay

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Cynthia Kay, author, speaker and owner of Cynthia Kay and Company, a media production and communication consulting company. Join in as they talk about what Cynthia did after receiving a bad result from a big consulting firm and how important it is when looking for business coaching to make sure they are in the right position to consult, having business agreements before going into partnership, and how turning money down has allowed her business to grow.

TD296: If You Cannot Sweep the Floor, You Can’t Start a Business with Anupam Satyasheel

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Anupam Satyasheel, Founder and CEO of Occams Advisory, a full advisory company for small and medium business clients. Anupam shares his journey from Wall street as an investment banker to having his own business. Dive in as they talk about how important it is to comply with a process when hiring someone, and how getting a job from his previous employer gave him cash flow stability and made his business grow.

TD295: Intangible Values that Grow a Company Fast with Estie Rand

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Estie Rand, founder of Strand Consulting. Join in as they talk about why Estie has decided that new vendors, freelancers and independent contractors have to do internal projects before using them for client work, and how giving an employee the raise she was asking for, made her save a lot of money and gain ability to grow the company faster.

TD294: Daily Method of Operations from the Heart with Lance Essihos

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Lance Essihos, an entrepreneur, mentor and podcaster. He is the host and producer of The University of Adversity podcast. Dive in as they talk about how building his own model from the heart has led him to success, the importance of a daily method of operations when building a personal brand and how giving value to others has made it come back in return.

TD293: Adding Value to Other People with Logan Tyler Nelson

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Logan Tyler Nelson, consultant, speaker, founder of Logan Tyler Nelson Agency. Join in as they talk about how focussing on other people has helped him overcome the hard decision of not becoming an actor, and how being his own employee has helped him understand more about human psychology in order to deal better with people.

TD292: A New Venture in Tough Times by Chris Williams

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Chris Williams, entrepreneur, corporate leader trainer, business culture strategist and keynote speaker. He is a host of his own podcast High Level Wisdom for New Generation Leaders. Tune in as they talk about how important alignment and communication is in a marriage when starting an entrepreneurial journey and how setting emotions to a side when taking on a new venture added over U$S75000 to his revenue stream.

TD291: Increasing Productivity Time by Pulling Business Out of Home with Lee Milteer

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Lee Milteer, educator, speaker and author of many books. She provides business and success advice and resources to nearly 250,000 people around the world, is the owner and CEO of LeeMilteer Inc and founder of Millionaire Smarts. Join in as they talk about how taking on a marketing manager with no experience has made Lee more diligent when hiring people, and how her income tripled and her productivity time has increased after pulling her business out of home.

TD290: Leaving Corporate World And Starting a Software Development Firm with Daniel Ghelman

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Daniel Ghelman, a resourceful business leader. Daniel is an entrepreneur and an intrapreneur with a vast experience in the corporate world in new divisions and business development. Join in as Daniel shares with us how important it is to fire people at the time when they are not doing what is expected, so as to avoid waste of money and time and how hard it was for Daniel to leave the comfort zone of the corporate world to dive into the launch of a new business.

TD289: Building Up Own Brand in the Fitness Equipment Business with Matthew Januszek

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Matthew Januszek , Co Founder of Escape Fitness Equipment. Matthew, with a great passion for weight lifting, shares his journey from being a doorman to starting his own family business. Dive in as Matthew shares with us how exercise and a good diet can help when taking any decision and talks about how setting their own brand nearly ended up with their business and the importance of time when taking major decisions.

TD288: The Importance of Having Same Focus with Employees with Sima Vasa

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Sima Vasa, an entrepreneur in the Market Research space, founder of SampleCon and founder and CEO of Infinity Squared Ventures, LLC a company that advices and consults with other entrepreneurs in early stage companies. Hereunder Sima shares the process she makes when hiring people. Join in as they talk about how projects can be interesting in terms of money but distract one from core mission, and how to find focus when in business.

TD287: Act Quickly Firing Bad Property Manager with Pancham Gupta

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Pancham Gupta, a real estate investor. Pancham was born in India, and in 2003 moved to USA where by 2012 started his entrepreneurial real estate journey. Dive in as they talk about how having a bad experience with a property manager has made him change his philosophy when hiring somebody, and his first syndication on a 44 unit multifamily deal with an increase of it’s value and a returned 13% annual cash-on-cash return in year 1.

TD286: The Importance of Organizational Culture with Arthur Carmazzi

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Arthur Carmazzi, a motivational leadership and speaker specialized in psychological approaches to leadership and corporate culture transformation, and Founder of the Directive Communication . Dive in as they talk about the processes Arthur created to identify fits when hiring, the importance of conserving organizational culture and the use of the brain’s ambiguity relief process to have clarity when taking a decision.

TD285: Quitting Job and Shifting Into Real Estate with Michael Blank

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Michael Blank, a full time entrepreneur, apartment building investor, coach and teacher. Join in as they talk about how shifting into real estate made him learn how to raise money, how his first apartment building deal put him into good actual position and how investing in multifamily is a little bit more work than in single unit family house, but resulting outcome is disproportionately bigger than extra work that is been done.

TD284: Should You Invest in Real Estate with Friends? with Billy Keels

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Billy Keels, an international real estate american entrepreneur living in Spain, that helps others meet their goals financially doing cash long assets; Founder and Ceo of KeepOnCashflow. Dive in as they talk about the process he put in place to do these investments, the importance of reading home inspection reports before purchasing a new property, and how accepting friends to invest with has helped him connect with a lot more people, and helped them get closer to their goals.

TD283: Seeing Opportunities Where Others Don’t with Kira Golden

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Kira Golden, Founder and CEO of Direct Source Wealth. Tune in as they talk about how taking on projects and areas that others have not seen the opportunity in has added value to her business, leveraging relationships to find good quality deals has positioned them in a high level and working with people that share same focus in long term wealth has made a stronger group

TD282: Take Action and Reinvest to Reach Further Goals with Andrew Henderson

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Andrew Henderson, consultant on legal offshore tax reduction, investment immigration, and global citizenship. Founder of Nomad Capitalist. Andrew started his entrepreneurial bug at the age of eleven reading business books. Tune in as they talk about how the improvement in each part of the process has increased the amount of people going to their website, and the importance of reinvesting in your business.

TD281: Attracting Cash Paying Clients with JR Burgess

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview JR Burgess CEO of Rejuv Medical and Co-Founder of HealthOvators. Dive in as JR shares his tough decision of keeping people on and how important it is to do what is best for the business like measuring objectively people aligned with what one is looking for, the start of the new building that has forced them to market directly to consumers generating a new cash based model and strategies taken to attract cash paying patients.

TD280: High Integrity with Investor Funds when Business Goes South with Jolene Stillinger

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Jolene Stillinger, coach and business launch and marketing strategist. Jolene started her journey as an entrepreneur in the online dating industry and always had the urgency in helping other entrepreneurs. Dive in as they talk about how giving back money to investor gave her less chances to create her own membership platform, and scaling the income made possible the company’s focus on building a media platform.

TD279: Saving Major Platform Changes to Non-Critical Times with Chris Parker

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Chris Parker, a chief marketing technologist with experience in website development. Founder of whatismyipaddress.com, a business that teaches people about privacy and online safety and has more than six million visitors per day. Tune in as they talk about how making a quick decision in a critical time period has been counterproductive, and how setting milestones when becoming an entrepreneur has helped him entirely cover the loss of a full time income.

TD278: YOU Can’t Do Everything with Amanda Watson

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Amanda Watson, Co-Founder of StyleforIT, a website dedicated for plus size women to consign and buy pre-owned current fashion sizes. She left fifteen years ago corporate fashion to do full sell online sales. Dive in as they talk about how hiring people that are good at what they do can help one focus on managing the whole business, and getting rid of unnecessary things helps the finance.

TD277: Listen When Your Audience Speaks with Luke Williams

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Dan and Dennae interview Luke Williams, consultant, entrepreneur and author. Join them as they talk about him opening a wine boutique shop with no previous market research and how things he does are aligned with his vision after having left the corporate world behind to dive headlong into the entrepreneurial world.

TD276: Planning to Burn the Bridges with Dov Baron

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Dov Baron and talk about burning the bridge at the minimum amount you need every month to get you over the line; how passion could be part of a trap when taking a decision and how finding purpose will keep you moving in the right direction.

TD275: Sold $40k of Product without a Final Product with Zach Zelner

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Zach Zelner, founder and CEO of PupSocks, a company that sells pup printed socks in the e-commerce space and has scaled to eight million dollars in only one month. Tune in as they talk about how to build a company with a fast scalable approach, and Zack’s smart decision of validating an audience that liked his product before it had been perfected to be released.

TD274: Virtual Assistants Help To Scale Your Business with Nathan Hirsch

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Nathan Hirsch, Founder and CEO of FreeeUp, a marketplace connecting business owners with the top 1% of freelancers. Tune in as Nathan shares with us the advantages of working remotely and no longer having an office, and the tough decision of going into partnership with a friend with an incredible outcome.

TD273: Launching a Hedge Fund and Spreading Equity with Darryl W. Lyons

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Darryl Lyons Co-Founder and CEO of PAX Financial Group. Started twelve years ago with only three employees, today has twenty and manages three hundred million dollars. Dive in as they talk about the the launch of Darryl’s hedge fund in a particularly bad timing and the positive outcome he has had with the decision of making partners and spreading equity.

TD272: Learning To Choose The Right Client with Sharon Thomas DeLay

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Sharon DeLay, President and founder of Boldly Go Career and HR Management, LLC, a HR consulting company. Join in as Sharon shares with us how the decision of raising prices to small businesses has improved her business in every aspect with a positive employee outcome, and how the strategy of talking to trusted people has helped her when facing tough decisions.

TD271: Laying Off 8000 People Is a Very Tough Decision with Jeffrey Hayzlett

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode Dan and Dennae welcome Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman of C-Suite Network. Tune in as Jeffreys shares with us his very tough decision letting people go and how to deal with it, and how making a move into smaller meetings and giving up millions of dollars in sponsorship revenue in order to build something that has recurring revenue, has turned into his record month.

TD270: Tough Decisions Building a Multifamily Real Estate Business with Tamar Mar

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Tamar Mar, owner of The Marota Group. Tune in as Tamar shares with us how having a good network of people and legalized backup has helped her overcome tough decisions and talks to us about the purchase of a new business that was handed over to her cousin, and how it has changed their relationship.

TD269: Discovering The Mastermind Business with Ronan Leonard

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Ronan Leonard, “The Mastermind Guy”; Founder of Eccountability.io and Mastermind Group Leader. Listen to Ronan share his journey as he started working on a crew ship, to working with mastermind groups, and the tough decisions he has made to help him dial into purpose and what he is good at.

TD268: Growing A Real Estate Business While Working in Corporate with David Gritz

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview David Gritz, Director of Innovation programs at Silicon Valley Insurance Accelerator. David is a software entrepreneur, real estate investor and public speaker. Tune in as David shares with us his strategies and ways to work so as to reach goals with a positive outcome.

TD267: Change Your Energy and Improve Your Performance in Business with Robert McGuiness

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Robert McGuiness, Founder and CEO of Soul Venturer, LLC, which is an energetic performance coaching firm for entrepreneurs. Tune in as Robert shares his journey from changing his energy to helping other entrepreneurs and high performers do the same.

TD266: Taking Risks in Business To Be Number One with Todd Collins

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Todd Collins, Chief Operating Officer of Platinum Reputations, a company that works to help businesses and individuals with their online brand. Tune in as Todd shares his journey from working in car business, to starting off his own successful agency going over the tough decisions he had to make along the way.

TD265: Starting a SEO Company At The Age of 15 with Jeff Hall

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Jeff Hall. At the age of 15 he began his company Overflow Cafe in order to keep from being evicted from his home. Twenty three years later is still helping online new and small businesses become popular with SEO. Tune in as Jeff shares his journey beginning in business at the age of fifteen, and now offering small business help, website advertising, business coaching and customer acquisition.

TD264: From Entrepreneur To President with M.C. Laubscher

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview M.C. Laubscher, president of Producers Wealth and creator and host of the top-rated & popular business and investing podcast Cashflow Ninja. He is a wealth strategist, educator, and financial freedom fighter. Tune in as M.C. shares his journey from being an entrepreneur to being the president of Producers Wealth.

TD263: Double Your Profit Margin with Vinnie Fisher

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Vinnie Fisher, Co-Founder and CEO of Fully Accountable. Vinnie is a lawyer by trade, businessman, entrepreneur and author. Tune in as he shares the launch of his business, Fully Accountable. Vinnie demonstrates how to invest in yourself and your business as an entrepreneur, and shows you his secret weapon to double your profit margin.

TD259: Invest In What You Believe In and Follow Your Instincts with Eric Kasimov

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Eric Kasimov, owner of Kazsource, an insurance brokerage company. Eric helps professionals build and protect their business with content marketing and insurance. Tune in as Eric shares his journey, starting out with content marketing as a way to grow his own insurance brokerage company.

TD258: A Boss Should Not Put a Team in a Hard Position with Paul Comfort

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Paul Comfort, CEO MTA and VP business department in Trapeze Group. Paul has three passions: Music, Media and Politics; last one turned into transportation. Tune in as Paul shares his journey from starting his professional career in transportation and government, to hosting his own host transit unplugged podcast.

TD257: Flipping Instagram Accounts and Racking Up +2 MM Views with Eli Schechter

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan interviews Eli Schechter, President of Rage Media and a young entrepreneur with social media strategies to obtain goals. Tune in as Eli shares his journey managing oversea marketing campaigns.

TD256: It Takes Getting Burned Badly To Start To Get Focused with Buck Joffrey

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Buck Joffrey. Physician, entrepreneur, asset manager/Real estate and podcaster. Tune in as Buck shares his journey from Chicago to Santa Barbara, starting as a surgeon who quickly pivoted into a career as a serial entrepreneur and investor.

TD252: A $15k Loss That Affects Future Decisions with Clients with Austin Netzley

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Austin Netzley. He is CEO and founder of 2X, a firm that works with 6-7 figure entrepreneurs and helps them systemize and scale their business. Tune in as Austin shares the journey he has made, to find a better way to work less hours with a higher profit.

TD251: Lori Greiner’s First Deal on Shark Tank with Rick Hopper

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Rick Hopper; Inventor, Product Developer and Public Speaker. Rick started developing products since a kid and making money out of it in his mid thirties. Tune in as he shares his journey from working as a carpenter, to his bigger project and new invention in Readerest.

TD250: The Right Decisions May Mean Closing The Business with Marc Mawhinney

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Den and Dennae interview Marc Mawhinney, a professional coach in New Brunswick, East coast of Canada. Tune in as Marc shares his journey from working in real estate to being an online successful coach.

TD249: Keep Trying When Things Are Not Going Well with Ivan Hunt

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae interview Ivan F. Hunt, a Professional Success Coach. Tune in as Ivan shares his journey from a small town called Hickory, to Miami where he starts his passion for coaching.

TD247: Have An Impact With Your Group Coaching Program with Mariana Ruiz

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, he interviews Mariana Ruiz, a certified business coach, consultant, podcaster & international best selling author. Mariana runs her own Business, Impact Driven Entrepreneur. Listen as they dive deep into the advantages of group coaching, how to have an impact with your coaching program and how to implement a system and scale your coaching business.

TD245: Bouncing Back After Losing $2MM from Balance Sheet Overnight with Paul Adams

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Paul Adams, Founder & CEO of Sound Financial Group. Paul also hosts the Sound Financial Bites Podcast. Listen as they cover the tough decisions he had to make as an entrepreneur in the financial road.

*Paul Adams is a Registered Investment Advisor and has not reviewed or has made any recommendation to purchase any offering from HandfordCapital.com.

TD244: Intrapreneur Turned Entrepreneur with Holly Williams

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode Dan and Dennae interview Holly Williams. Holly is a Real Estate Investor and Founder & CEO at MQ Ventures – Keep More!, a company that helps accredited investors Earn More and Live More, because they get to Keep More. Listen as she shares the tough decisions she had to make leaving her W-2 job and becoming a real estate entrepreneur.

TD243: Baby Boomers Taking Specific Action Steps with Charles Gibson

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan & Dennae interview Charles Gibson, a Video Marketing Expert and Real Estate Investor. Listen as he shares some of the tough decisions he had to make in his entrepreneurial Journey, from working in the military as a film producer to video marketing consultant and real estate investor.

TD242: View Bad Outcomes as Learning Experiences with Jake Stenziano

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan & Dennae interview Jake Stenziano, MBA. Jake is the principal at Rand Partners LLC and Co-Founder of Jake and Gino, a real estate investment business. Tune in to know some of the challenges and tough decisions Jake faced in his real estate business, why due diligence is so important and how he views bad outcomes as a learning experience.

TD241: Using Multi-sensory Experiences in Public Speaking with Dennae Handford

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive with Dennae, she will go over the 2 last public speaking secrets of the book Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds, by Carmine Gallo. Listen as she talks about creating a mental picture with multi-sensory experiences and staying in our lanes.

TD240: Organization To Improve Your Productivity with Dan Handford

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Step Up Your Game, Dan will talk about organization and why it is key to increase your productivity as an entrepreneur and business owner. Listen as he goes over this concept and exemplifies with the leasing office of a +100 Multifamily Apartment complex he owns that needs organization in order to be more efficient.

TD239: How To Make Your Elevator Pitch Work with Dan & Dennae Handford

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday episode, Dan & Dennae will talk about the importance of having a good elevator pitch and will go over some ways for you to have outline for it. Listen as they dive deep in this topic and talk about 4 different things to make sure that you include in your elevator pitch that will allow you to grab somebody’s attention and keep them engaged.

TD238: Processes and Systems To Run Your Business with Andrey Sokurec

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dennae interviews Andrey Sokurec, owner of Homestead Road, a firm that aims to provide a smooth and stress-free house buying process for Minneapolis locals. Tune in as Andrey shares his journey from starting as a foreigner in the US to having the largest real estate investment company in the Midwest.

TD237: The Struggle of Focusing On One Niche with Jeff Sanders

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we chat with Jeff Sanders, keynote speaker and author of The 5 A.M. Miracle. He helps ambitious professionals get more done than they ever thought possible for themselves. Listen as Jeff shares the tough decision he still faces every day in his business and his learnings in going through this for 8 years.

TD236: Taking The Leap To Quit W2 Job to Become Entrepreneur with Chris Lombardi

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Chris Lombardi, president of Lombardi Residential, a real estate investment firm focused on purchasing value add opportunities in residentialproperties in NJ and PA. Tune in to know the challenges and the tough decisions Chris faced taking the leap and quitting his W2 job to become a Real Estate Entrepreneur.

TD235: Long on Hiring, Quick on Firing with Scott Carson

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Scott Carson, known as The Note Guy and president of WeCloseNotes. He is a real estate entrepreneur buying distressed debts and mortgages from banks and turns them around to make a profit. Listen as Scott shares the toughest decisions he’s faced so far and some important tidbits how a note buying business works.

TD234: The 18-Minute Rule of Effecitve Speaking with Dennae Handford

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae will begin to wrap up her review of the book Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds, by Carmine Gallo, and talk about the last section of the book; the last 3 public speaking secrets. Listen as Dennae goes over secret #7; “stick to the 18 minute rule”, and explains why time is so importante in effective public speaking.

TD233: The 5 Step Proven Sales Process with Wes Schaeffer

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan we welcome Wes Schaeffer,The Sales Whisperer, an obsessive pragmatic entrepreneur, sales trainer, copywriter, and speaker who believes marketing is just selling in print. Today, Wes shares with us his 5-Step Proven Sales Process.

TD232: Storytelling and Marketing Your Brand with Dan & Dennae Handford

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday episode, Dan & Dennae will talk about Storytelling and it’s importance when building your brand. Listen as they go over it’s concept, relate ir with their experience in their businesses and talk about some ways and tips to help you do it correctly.

TD231: Health Technology Corp Revenue Cut In Half in 2008 with Michael Dermer

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Michael Dermer, founder and CEO of the Lonely Entrepreneur. Starting out as an NYC Lawyer and taking the leap, Michael helps entrepreneurs turn their passion into success. Tune in to know his biggest struggles as a leader through the recession and the plethora of lessons he learned through those tough times.

TD230: Turning Down Bad Clients That Drain You with Heather Heuman

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

we interview Heather Heuman, founder of Sweet Tea Social Marketing and host of the Business, Jesus, and Sweet Tea Podcast. From a school teacher to digital entrepreneur, hear Heather as she speaks about her humble beginning and the tough decisions he had to face to reach the spot where she is now.

TD229: Occupancy Went Down After Cleaning House at Property but Value Increased with Vinney Chopra

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we welcome Vinney Chopra. Vinney is an experienced multi-family real estate investor and has closed a total of 26 multifamily syndications in his years in the industry. Tune in as he shares his journey from migrating to the US 40 years ago with $7 in his pockets and the tough decisions he had to face to reach where he is now.

TD228: Laying Off 200 People From Company at the End of the Year with Roland Frasier

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Roland Frasier, CEO of the War Room Mastermind and principal in DigitalMarketer. Roland started his career selling real estate at 18 years old. After law school, he started his own law practice and grew it to one of the top firms in San Diego. Listen as he shares his tough decisions including letting about 200 people go and a ton of learnings and tips for entrepreneurs like himself.

TD226: Networking Strategies To Improve Yourself as An Entrepreneur with Dan Handford

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Step Up Your Game episode, Dan will talk about the importance of networking in person at events and will go over the concept of “forced networking” and the right mindset that will help you network better and improve yourself as a businessman and an entrepreneur in order to get the most out of these events.

TD225: Social Proof and Scarcity in Marketing with Dan & Dennae Handford

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday episode, Dan & Dennae will talk about the concepts of Social Proof and Scarcity when Marketing and will give a couple of stories about what their experience has been as buyers and with their businesses.

TD227: Using Laughter to Break Down Audience Walls with Dennae Handford

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae continues her review of the book Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds, by Carmine Gallo. Listen as Dennae goes over the ability that humor has within a presentation to disarm the audience and allow them to maybe even consider things that otherwise they would not even give a second thought to.

TD224: Tricking Your Mind As Control Freak to “Experiment” Status of New Ideas with Ali Boone

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Ali Boone. Ali has a degree in aerospace engineering who landed a corporate job straight out of graduation. Cringing to the fact that her job mostly involved sitting in a cubicle for the most of the day, she went on to leave her job and later founded Hipster Investments. Tune in to know the challenges and the tough decisions Ali faced in her entrepreneurial journey.

TD223: Company Failed Within 1 Year After Bringing On The Wrong Partner with Nikolai Ray

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Nikolai Ray, founder of MREX (Multifamily Real Estate Exchange). Nikolai unconsciously started his entrepreneurial career while he still playing professional hockey and founded his first company at age 22. Join us as Nikolai shares the tough decisions he had to face that included dealing with two failed partnerships and leaving a multi-million company to pursue business on his own.

TD222: “Legacy Will Always Be More Valuable Than Currency” – Gary V with Richard Kaufman

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Richard Kaufman. Richard is a former National Guardsman who ended his service to take the entrepreneurial leap. Tune in as he shares his passion in helping people and veterans in health, fitness, and addiction related issues and the biggest takeaways from the lessons he learned through tough decisions.

TD221: Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone with Jordan Fox

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Jordan Fox. Jordan is a 23-year old entrepreneur who left college to pursue experiential learning. Listen as he shares his journey as well as how he faced the tough decision of leaving school and taking the leap.

TD220: Emotionally Charged Events Help You Remember with Dennae Handford

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae continues her review of the book Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds, by Carmine Gallo, and will jump into the next public speaking secret; deliver jaw dropping moments. But first she will talk about New Year’s resolutions and the importance of developing new rules of life.

TD219: Setting Goals That Pull You In The Right Direction with Dan Handford

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, he is going to talk about goals; how to set them in a way that actually pulls you in the right direction instead of being pushed. Listen as he goes over the importance of accountability when setting goals and some examples of effective goal setting. Also, one of his goals for 2019, the Multifamily Investor Nation Summit 2019 that’s coming up in January 17 to 19.

TD218: Multifamily Investor Nation – Real Estate Group & Summit with Dan & Dennae Handford

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday episode, Dan & Dennae will talk about a group that they’ve started back in 2018 called The Multifamily Investor Nation. Listen as they talk about how it came to fruition, how and why it was created, and the upcoming Summit that we have in a couple of weeks!

TD217: When Free Events Don’t Always Convert to Paid Clients with David Mammano

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome David Mammano, CEO of Avanti Entrepreneur Group and the host of the Avanti Entrepreneur Show. David has been an entrepreneur since 1995 when he started Next Step Magazine, which was his main business for 18 years. Listen as David shares with us what his new business, Avanti, is about and how they help entrepreneurs, as well as the tough decisions he faced prior to creating this new brand.

TD216: Started Podcast During Sophomore Year of High School with Ty Pfenninger-Lindfors

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Ty Pfenninger-Lindfors, Chief Operating Officer at The Hustle Box, a monthly subscription box carefully curated for entrepreneurs. He hosts a weekly podcast called, Project: Z, that’s set on teaching the hungry, up and coming entrepreneurs the foundational skills that they will need to know and build onto in order to become successful.

TD215: Telecom Executive To Comedy Club Owner in NYC with Dani Zoldan

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Dani Zoldan, co-owner of Stand Up NY. Dani started his way to entrepreneurship at only 19 years old, when he founded first business called Eargazmic. He also had a telecom company that he recently exited and sold. Tune in to know what tough decisions he had to face starting early in his journey and the lessons he learned through those experiences.

TD214: Choosing The Proper Coach/Mentor For YOU with Mary Ottman

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Mary Ottman, a professional leadership and communications speaker. Mary left her position in the army civil service to take on the entrepreneurial path. Listen as she shares her journey so far, including taking a huge chunk of her retirement funds and not getting it’s worth in the training program she signed up for.

TD212: Scaling Your Business with Digital Marketing and Answers to Top Questions, with Ryan Deiss

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, he interviews Ryan Deiss, CEO of DigitalMarketer.com and Founder of RivalBrands.com. Listen as they discuss the fundamental concepts of Digital Marketing, why you should be listening to what your market is asking, and the importance of it for the growth of your business.

TD213: Public Speaking – Communicate Something New with Dennae Handford

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae continues her review of the book Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds, by Carmine Gallo and will go into the second section of the book in which this TED presentations are NOVEL and they teach us something new. Listen as Dennae points out 3 more specific aspects of that novelty so that we have a way of implementing that in our own talks.

TD211: Vetting the Person Before Choosing a Co-Founder with Chad Carrodus

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Chad Carrodus, a 20-year old co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of GoWithMe. Chad started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age and has learned a handful of lessons from the tough decisions he’s faced so far. Tune in as he talks about what these lessons are and the importance of carefully choosing the things where you say YES to.

TD210: Find Investors Aligned with Your Values as a Company with Kimberly Scott

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Kimberly Scott, the host of Industry Celebrities Podcast. Kim is an entrepreneur with a passion for meeting others that enjoy podcasts and having conversations about their life experiences. Today, she shares the tough decisions she has faced, including dealing with investors and selling her company, and the research and development that she’s doing for an Alexa skill.

TD209: Is Your Network of Investors Truly Ready To Invest with Shane Connor

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Shane Connor, a leading producer of staffing and recruiting sales, who pours his profits into passive commercial real estate investments and has been doing this since age 27. Tune in as Shane walks us through how he balances a full-time career and a side hustle, and his tough decision when he started raising money in real estate.

TD179: Perform Due Diligence Before Turning Tasks Over To Third Party with Joe Apfelbaum

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Joe Apfelbaum, a business strategist, marketing expert, and a certified Google trainer. Joe is the CEO of Ajax Union, a B2B digital marketing agency based in Brooklyn, New York. Tune in as Joe relates his experience from losing $10K from a bad partnership, how he needed to leave a secure job and some of his businesses to focus on Ajax Union, and the lessons he learned in taking the leap.

TD208: Christmas Special Edition – Family, Christmas and Business with Dan & Dennae Handford

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Christmas edition, Dan & Dennae will talk about their Christmas traditions with their family and also how they manage Christmas within their businesses and with their employees. Also, they will show their appreciation to our followers and listeners giving a free gift; The Top 10 Technologies and Inspiring Quotes for Entrepreneurs from 2018. Listen to the episode to know more!

TD207: Always Listen to Alarms in Business with Alain Briancon

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Alain Briancon. Alain is working on his 5th startup company focused on data science and machine learning that holds about 260 patents. Listen as Alain shares a tough decision that involved risking his career and firing two co-founders to pivot the company to another business direction.

TD206: Public Speaking – Present Like You’re Having a Conversation with Dennae Handford

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

TD204: The Evolution of Our Adventure Into The Real Estate Business with Dan & Dennae Handford

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday Episode, Dan & Dennae will review their year and go over the evolution of their adventure into the Real Estate business, specifically into the multifamily market. Listen as they talk about how and why they got into this venture, their mindset along the way and goals for the future.

TD205: Maximize Profits Investing Your IRA In Real Estate with Scott Smith

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, we interview Scott Smith, an attorney and entrepreneur who runs his own firm; Royal Legal Solutions, one of the nation’s top asset protection firms located in Austin, Texas, and our GO TO expert when it comes to this kind of topics. Listen as Scott and Dan talk about how you can use your IRA, self direct it, and invest in in Real Estate to maximize profits.

TD203: Infusing Integrity Into All Aspects of Business with Nathan Tabor

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Nathan Tabor, founder of two dozen companies since 1999. Nathan is a life coach, business consultant, speaker and author and has earned over $150M in sales. Tune in to know how Nathan integrates his faith to his businesses and the good that it led him to.

TD202: Reinventing Yourself Every Several Years with Pam Perry

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Pam Perry, the publisher of Speakers Magazine. Pam teaches and mentors authors, speakers and entrepreneurs on how to build a platform and attract major media and publishers. Listen as she imparts with us the lessons she learned from a failed partnership, and the tips on how to deal with people and businesses without “partnering” up with them.

TD201: Entrepreneurial Strategies for Dyslexia with Christopher Dedeyan

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we chat with Christopher Dedeyan, a professional speaker. Christopher comes from an immigrant family who, at first, didn’t understand why he chose entrepreneurship over a safe, secure, and well-paying job. Tune in to know his story and the tough decisions he faced along his journey.

TD198: Daily Emails and Online Publishing – Tactics To Scale Your Business with Case Kenny

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game, Dan interviews Case Kenny, Founder and Editor In Chief of PRSUIT. PRSUIT.com is a daily email for aspirational, young professional men and women who are frustrated with the lack of substantive content online. Listen as they go over the tactics he put in place to scale his business up to a 127.000 subscriber daily email business.

TD199: Public Speaking – The Power of Storytelling with Dennae Handford

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

TD197: 3 Real Stories to Think About and Apply To Our Business with Dennae Handford

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday episode, Dennae will go over 3 stories that she’s come across and collected. Current events, things that are happening right now in the world, their principles and the lessons we can take from them that hopefully will help you on your business.

TD196: Pivoting Your Career To Become An Entrepreneur with Natasha Nurse

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Natasha Nurse, the founder of Dressing Room 8. Natasha started her business to create an online platform where women can learn how to dress with confidence, think with clarity, and live with purpose. Tune in to know how Natasha pivoted her career as an attorney to an entrepreneur who empowers women.

TD195: Set Clear Guidelines in Business with Joel Wolh

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we chat with the King of Amazon, Joel Wolh. Joel has been in consumer products for 18 years before he went to the route of real estate, and then later, advertising. Tune in to hear from the Amazon King himself, how he built his business and the tough decisions he’s had to make along his journey.

TD194: Clearing Your Head with Journaling To Make Decisions as Entrepreneur with Todd Uterstaedt

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we chat with Todd Uterstaedt. Todd helps successful founders become great CEOs through his business and podcast, From founder to CEO. Tune in as he shares more about his podcast, his journey, and the tough decisions he had to face along the entrepreneurial path.

TD193: Keep On Going and Never Give Up with Reed Goosens

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Reed Goossens. Reed originates from Australia but moved to the US and now does multifamily syndications in real estate. He hosts the podcast, Investing in the US. Tune in as Reed shares how he left his home to set out and start an entrepreneurial journey in a foreign country.

TD192: Public Speaking – The Importance of Passion with Dennae Handford

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae continues her review of the book Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds, by Carmine Gallo and will talk about the first component of effective public communication; emotion. Listen as she goes over common misunderstandings as well as how we can use emotion for our advantage when speaking publicly. Specifically; passion.

TD190: Evaluating Your Business For The New Year with Dennae Handford

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday episode, Dennae will share with us the process that she and Dan do in their businesses of evaluating the previous year and setting goals for the new year. Listen as she dives into their processes and strategies and explains how they do this process, the areas that they look into, and the questions that they as business owners ask themselves.

TD191: Virtual Events Production Strategies – Note Buying with Scott Carson

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game, Dan interviews Scott Carson, CEO of We Close Notes, Real Estate Investor, Entrepreneur and Podcast Host of The Note Closers Show Podcast. Scot’s main marketing strategy to attract people to his business has been Online Events, and he has become quite an expert on it. Listen as Dan and Scot go over everything you need to know about the planning and production of virtual events.

TD189: Build An Audience Prior To Leaving Your Job with Josh Elledge

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we chat with Josh Elledge. Josh is the founder of UpMyInfluence, a firm that harnesses the power of agency-level tools and allows influencers and their teams the ability to collaborate through a strategic PR framework. Tune in as Josh take us through his journey of quitting his job, getting bankrupt, and learning from those experiences!

TD188: Entrepreneurial Loneliness – Finding Someone To Talk To That You Trust with David C. Baker

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome David C. Baker. David is a speaker, writer, and an advisor. He’s been in the business for 24 years and has been helping entrepreneurs make business decisions. He also owned a communications firm for 6 years. Join us as David walks us through the tough decisions he had to face, including his struggle with depression that almost shut his business down.

TD187: Aligning Goals With Investors with Michael Kawula

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Michael Kawula, the co-founder of Entrepreneurs GSD and Dinner Table MBA. Michael has been an entrepreneur for about 20 years already and along his journey were dozens of tough decisions. Listen as he shares some of those tough decisions and the important lessons that he learned through each one of them.

TD186: Start a Fitness Business Without a Product with Jeremy Greenberg

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Jeremy Greenberg, the CEO of the Avenue Group and Flyte Fitness. His focus is divided into these two businesses that he’s growing. Tune in to find out more about Jeremy, his businesses, and the tough decisions he’s had to face so far in his entrepreneurial journey.

TD185: Public-Speaking Secrets with Dennae Handford

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae will start a new topic and a new book review. Public Communication is the topic, and the book, Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds, by Carmine Gallo. Listen as she goes over some of its mains ideas.

TD184: The Differences Between S Corporation, C Corporation and LLC with Scott Smith

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game, Dan interviews Scott Smith with Royal Legal Solutions. They will go over the different business structures: S Corporations, C Corporations and LLC’s.

TD183: 9 Ways To Increase Your Productivity with Dennae Handford

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

In this Friday episode, Dennae will go over a list of 9 ways to increase your productivity. As entrepreneurs; as people who have golas and aspire to accomplish things we are always looking for ways to increase our productivity… we all have only 24hs in a day, and the way that we use those hours can make a big difference and can mean the difference between achieving the goals that we have and not.

TD182: From TV Producer To Financial Podcast Host & Entrepreneur with Bobbi Rebell

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Bobbi Rebell, a business owner and the host of the Financial Grownup Podcast. She is a Certified Financial Planner and an award-winning TV anchor and personal finance columnist, most recently at Thomson Reuters. Join us as Bobbi shares her experience working in the news industry, and the tough decision she made that led her to starting and growing her own podcast.

TD181: Raising Your Personal Standard with Alan Burak

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we chat with Alan Burak, founder and partner at Never Alone Capital, a company that helps people achieve financial freedom so they can pursue something money can’t buy. Alan ultimately helps dreamers achieve financial freedom and find fulfillment in their lives. Listen as he tells us his journey from having to go against the people around him to pursue entrepreneurship and the good outcome that tough decision led

TD180: Setting Up a Schedule That Allows Business To Profit with Catherine Dyer

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we chat with Catherine Dyer, a marketing professional from Charlotte, North Carolina. She’s the founder of Eley Branding, a firm that specializes in social media for small businesses. Listen as Catherine takes us through the tough decisions she’s faced in starting her own business and taking the journey as an entrepreneur.

TD178: Non-cognitive Skills For Exceptional Human Performance with Dr. Brian Davidson

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae welcomes our first sunday guest, Dr. Brian Davidson, founder and president of Intrinsic Institute. Together, they tackle about how noncognitive skills develop in people and they also list down the most important ones that lead to success.

TD177: Niche Down and Focus On Your Ideal Customer with Vinnie Fisher

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, we interview Vinnie Fisher, CEO and Co-founder of Fully Accountable, an outsourced accounting firm for e-commerce and digitally based businesses. Listen as they go over Vinnie’s business and discuss about the advantages of outsourcing, and the importance of niching down and focusing on your ideal costumer.

TD176: Let Thankfulness Make You More Successful with Dennae Handford

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this post-Thanksgiving Friday episode, Dennae will go over the importance of being thankful and the ways that it can impact your business, your team, your family and make you more succesful.

TD175: Lost Cryptocurrency After Being Hacked with Reed Harvey

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Reed Harvey to the show. Reed is an expert in sales, marketing, and online media. He’s the host of The Reed Harvey Show Podcast that’s now on it’s second year. Losing money on a scam was one of the hardest pills Reed had to take when he dove into the world of cryptocurrency. Join us as he talks in-depth about this experience and more of the lessons he learned the hard way.

TD174: Franklin Planner For Every Employee with Tim Ray

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Tim Ray, founder of United Intentions Foundation, a non-profit foundation to assist others on learning how to transform worrisome thoughts into positive intentions. He’s also the host of a radio show, The UI Radio Network, where he interviewed thought leaders around the world. Listen as we hear Tim’s story and the current tough decision he’s facing right now.

TD173: Investor Backing Out and Entire Chain Folded with Rivers Corbett

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Rivers Corbett, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, Entrepreneur In Residence, and host of the popular Startup Canada Podcast and video series, 13 Fears. Tune in as River shares some of the tough decisions he had to make, including, entering horrible partnerships for cash and having to fire his brother to keep a healthy sibling relationship.

TD172: Serving on a Board That Ended Up Being a Fraud with Chris Popoff

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Chris Popoff, a former petroleum engineer turn full-time founder and investor. Chris has just entered a new partnership that’s focused in acquiring existing businesses from retiring business owners. Listen as he shares the tough decisions he’s had to make, including getting involved in a business that turned fraud, and the lessons he learned through those experiences.

TD171: Solutions for Teaching Non-cognitive Skills with Dennae Handford

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive with Dennae, we are going to finish our discussion about Paul Tough’s book; How Children Succeed. Listen as Dennae shares some ideas as far as solutions and changes that would be successful in improving and helping the next generation of leaders with this non-cognitive skills.

TD169: Giving Feedback the Right Way with Dennae Handford

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday episode, Dennae will talk about the importance of feedback in a work environment and some strategies to give it the right way.

TD170: Become an Entrepreneur – Know The Life You Want and Have The Courage To Live It with Tim Alison

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, we interview Tim Alison, founder and CEO at Screw the Naysayer Productions. Tim is a lifelong entrepreneur, podcast host, best selling author, social activist, change agent, business coach, and mentor. Listen as they discuss about entrepreneurship and the challenges of becoming one.

TD168: Helping People Find Meaning in The Work They Do with Alise Cortez

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Dr. Alise Cortez, a speaker, consultant, coach, author, radio show podcast host, and development engagement catalyst in Dallas, Texas. Tune in as she shares her work in helping people find meaning in what they do and the tough decisions she’s faced in her journey to an entrepreneurship, including leaving a good job.

TD167: Starting Over After Financial Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Nissar Ahamed

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Nissar Ahamed, the founder and current managing editor of CareerMetis.com, an online publication dedicated to helping job seekers and freelancers with career advice. He also hosts the CareerMetis Podcast. Join us as Nissar talks about CareerMetis, and the tough decisions he faced to take the entrepreneurial journey.

TD166: Turning a Bad Situation at Work Into a New Reality with Darrel D. Frater

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Darrel D. Frater, founder and CEO of Sharp Shooters Global, a new consulting business. Darrel recently started his business to help other entrepreneurs solve problems in their businesses. Listen as he shares how he found the path to entrepreneurship and the tough decisions he faced taking the leap.

TD165: Connect with Others by Telling Your Story with Heather Havenwood

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we chat with Heather Havenwood. Heather teaches coaches, experts, and online service providers the current online marketing and sales strategies so they can close the right clients anytime they want. Listen as Heather shares how a wrong partnership had her file for bankruptcy and the struggles and tough decisions she had to face to get her life back up.

TD164: Undermatching and College Graduation with Dennae Handford

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae will go over some specific topics from chapter 4 of the book How Children Succeed by Paul Tough; How To Succeed. This includes the college graduation rate, the sorting role of education and more. Listen as she tackles how SAT/ACT results, GPA scores, and noncognitive skills factor in determining a student’s success rate in college.

TD162: Balancing Family and Fitness with Business with Dan Handford

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday episode, Dan talks about balancing family, fitness, and business. He shares some tidbits on how he manages his time between these three areas and some tips on how to maintain consistency.

TD163: Holding Onto Your Wealth As Long As Possible with Garrett Gunderson

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, he interviews Garrett Gunderson, the founder and Chief Wealth Architect at Wealth Factory. Together with Dan, Garrett dives deep into the topic all entrepreneurs care about – tax and holding on to wealth. Listen as Garrett drops a ton of tips and value in this area of business.

TD161: Best Decision – Picking Slack As Distribution Platform with Ryan Deeds

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Ryan Deeds, the creative mind behind Simpletext. Listen as he shares the tough decisions he faced with Simpletext and the preparations and transitions they’re doing before it’s launch as an email integration.

TD160: The Importance of Having an Avatar and a Value Proposition with Stephen Woessner

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Stephen Woessner, the founder and CEO of Predictive ROI, a digital marketing agency based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Stephen is the author of 3 bestselling books, and the host of the Onward Nation Podcast. Join us as he walks us through the hardest decisions he had to make along his entrepreneurial journey, the biggest lessons he learned, and the main reason behind his podcasting.

TD159: Delegating and Niching Down in Multifamily Real Estate Investing with Peter Von Der Ahe

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we chat with Peter Von Der Ahe, author of the book, Family Secrets, and the founder of the New York Multifamily Team at Marcus & Millichap. Peter also hosts Behind the Bricks, the #1 podcast about New York City multifamily real estate investing. Tune in as Peter shares more about what he and his team do, the tough decisions he’s faced in real estate, and the lessons that he learned through those decisions.

TD158: Take The Risk OR You Will Never Know with Tyler Wagner

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Tyler Wagner, the founder of Authors Unite, podcaster and best selling author. He helps people write, publish, and market their first profitable book. Listen as Tyler shares how he took a risk, jumped on a tough decision, and changed the course of his life after dropping out of school.

TD157: Own Your Mistakes for Future Success with Dennae Handford

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae will continue her book review of: How Children Succeed, by Paul Tough and will go over some of the ideas from Chapter 3: How To Think; about their challenges, about their mistakes and failures, and then eventually about life. Listen as Dennae lists down the importance of the concept of falsification, and how owning and facing your mistakes becomes a way to improve.

TD156: All About Patents and Trademarks with Richard Goldstein and Dan Handford

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, we interview Richard Goldstein, a patent attorney, author and entrepreneur. Richard is runs his own patent law firm: Goldstein Patent Law, and is the author of the best selling book The ABA Consumer Guide to Obtaining a Patent. Listen as they go over all you need to know about patents and trademarks.

TD155: Tools To Make Your Life Easier When Running a Business with Dan Handford

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan will go through some of the tools that they use on the podcast to make it happen, and also some tools that they use on their business, that will hopefully help you to make your life easier as an entrepreneur.

TD154: Getting People On Board With Your Vision with Jason Womack

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Jason Womack, a master teacher, and coach to corporate and military leaders. He’s the CEO of the Womack Company and the co-founder of Get Momentum Leadership Academy. Jason takes us through his entrepreneurial leap — from being a high school teacher to stepping up his game and making the world his classroom as an entrepreneur.

TD153: Python Programming – Start with Audience and Then Develop Software To Solve Problems with Michael Kennedy

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Michael Kennedy, founder, and host of two of the most popular Python Programming podcasts, Talk Python To Me and Python Bytes. Michael runs a training company for developers related to the podcasts; he is also a public speaker, author, and entrepreneur. Tune in as Michael shares with us the toughest decisions he had to face, including leaving a high-paying job to start entrepreneurship on his own.

TD152: Fired Terrible Property Management Company After 6 Months with Brie Schmidt

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Brie Schmidt, a real estate entrepreneur. Brie has been in real estate for 7 years and has several different businesses in this industry. With a portfolio of rental properties, a brokerage business, and involvement in spreading real estate education, Brie shares with us her current tough decision — deciding what to do next.

TD151: Focus On The 80/20 and Keeping The Main Thing, The Main Thing with Pat Yates

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Pat Yates, President, and Owner of Happy Feet. Happy Feet has been featured on ABC’s Shark Tank in 2012. Join us as Pat shares his experience working with shark, Robert Herjavec, and what this experience meant for his business.

TD150: Motivation and Volition with Dennae Handford

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae will continue her book review of: How Children Succeed, by Paul Tough, and will discuss the topic of motivation vs volition, the difference between these two and why are they both really important. Also, some strategies for goal setting and goal attainment that we can look at and look for in our students, in our children and employees.

TD149: Scale or Fail? Where is Your Business? with Allison Maslan and Dan Handford

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Saturday episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, we interview Allison Maslan, the CEO of Allison Maslan International, a Global Business Mentoring Company. She was recently named “One of the Top Women Entrepreneurs Who Inspire” by Self Made Magazine and the author of the book, Scale or Fail. Listen as Allison imparts her knowledge in scaling businesses and tune in to get a FREE gift from her at the end of the episode.

TD148: Interviewing Members Of Our Own Team with Dan Handford

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday episode, Dan will interview one of his team members, Jason Earwood. Jason has been working with Dan for a little less than 2 years. Tune in to know more about Jason, what he does for Dan’s company, why he likes working for Dan, and the tough decision they both had to make prior to working together.

TD147: From Minor League Basketball Team Owner To Business Development Entrepreneur with Elzie Flenard

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Elzie Flenard, founder and CEO of Enterprise Now!, an enterprise development firm that helps businesses launch, grow, and maximize through coaching, business training, and podcasting. Join us as Elzie shares about the tough decision he had to face with his minor league basketball team, and another tough decision that gave him the best outcome in business yet.

TD146: Multifamily Investing Is Better Due To Cash Flow From Day One with Devin Elder

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Devin Elder, the principal of DJE Texas Management Group and a multi-family real estate investor in San Antonio, Texas. Listen to Devin as he shares his toughest decisions in business, including how he held on and lost to a property when he should have just let it go, and the lessons he learned through that experience.

TD145: Adding Income Stream with a Podcast Launch with Michael Sherlock

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Michael Sherlock, the CEO of Sherlock Enterprises LLC. Her Philadelphia-based training organization provides corporations and business leaders with engaging business presentations and actionable strategies in leadership, employee development, customer experience, and sales transformation. Tune in as Michael shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the tough decisions she has faced in her career.

TD144: Why Extroverts Need Introverts and Vice Versa with Allie LeFevere

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Allie LeFevere. Allie helps companies create fun, exciting, and effective marketing strategies. She also hosts the Harry Potter comedy themed podcast called The Potterotica Podcast. Join us as Allie talks about two tough decisions she had to make which involves two partnerships and the lessons she’s learned through both experiences.

TD143: Learned Optimism – Can Character Really Be Taught with Dennae Handford

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae will continue her book review of: How Children Succeed, by Paul Tough. Join us as Dennae explains character and how it can be learned, practiced, and taught. She also talks about the importance of character education and the challenges that come with it, and the theories of learned helplessness as well as learned optimism.

TD142: How To Comply With GDPR and DMCA with Richard Chapo, Internet Lawyer

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan interviews Richard A. Chapo, Esq. an Internet Lawyer who runs his own law firm: Social Internet Lawyer, Law Office of Richar A. Chapo. Today, Richard drops valuable information on the issue of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), how to comply with it, and what it means for us, business owners who use the internet.

TD141: The Importance Of Staff Feedback with Dan & Dennae Handford

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday episode, Dan and Dennae continue sharing insights and feedback they got from their managers and employees in their previous gathering. Today, they talk about what their managers answered when they asked for the strengths of their department and the importance of knowing your key indicators to understand reports that come in.

TD140: From Being A 9-5 Employee To Someone Who Helps Other People Build Businesses with Mathew Neff

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Matt Neff, the host of the podcast, Entreneato. Matt tells us his story from being a contented 9-5 employee to someone who helps other people build side hustles. Tune in how his first tough decision yielded him a $12 income in a month, and the factors that made him jump out of his job and become an entrepreneur.

TD139: Pay Attention to Yellow Flags When Vetting a Business Partner with Julie Weldon & Stacey Pierce

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Julie Weldon and Stacey Pierce. They offer business consulting through A Salty Rim, a firm focused on helping small businesses and the leaders of those businesses grow. Julie and Stacey share with us their business, how they got started, the tough decisions they’ve made together, and their strategies in facing those kinds of decisions.

TD138: Is Hiring A Team Always The Only Option with Vanky Kataria

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Vanky Kataria, keynote speaker, and LinkedIn brand consultant. Vanky is a brand ambassador in India for a United Nation’s recognized scholarship platform. Today, all the way from India, he speaks about his humble beginnings as an entrepreneur, the main reason why he doesn’t have a team and why he aspires to become India’s Gary V. Tune in to know more about Vanky and what he does.

TD137: Top Employee Fear Caused Reinvention of Self with Ryan Harris

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Ryan Harris. Ryan is a serial entrepreneur who has been running businesses since he was 10 years old. He is the president and founder of Strategic Social Partners, a social media marketing, consulting, and advertising company. Tune in as Ryan shares how he pivoted to start his own business after losing 30% of his revenue with a partnership, and the strategy he uses when facing a tough decision.

TD136: Effects of Early Stress and Meaningful Attachment with Dennae Handford

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae continues with the book, How Children Succeed by Paul Tough. Tune in as she shares more this week about the book including, what the role of stress is in a person’s life, some studies and researches relating to stress, and the importance of having meaningful relationships and interactions with people around you.

TD135: Estate Planning for Business Owners at Startup with Scott Smith

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan interviews Scott Smith, a real estate investor and asset protection attorney in Austin, TX. They will go over different ways to protect your assets when starting a business and the importance of estate planning.

TD134: Use Staff Feedback To Improve and Grow Your Business As a Team with Dan & Dennae

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday Episode, Dan and Dennae talk about the issues brought up in their employee dinner gathering. Listen as they discuss issues in their manager and employee standpoint, the realizations they have, and the benefits of knowing these issues to them, their staff, and the business as a whole.

TD133: Lack of Confidence Leading To Failing Business Partnership with Jason Bay

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Jason Bay. Jason has been an entrepreneur since 2008 and he’s currently working to grow company revenue through marketing and sales efforts at Blissful Prospecting. Listen as Jason talks about the tough decisions he’s faced so far, including the decision to step up his freelancing stint to a full-fledge digital marketing business.

TD132: Consider Multiple Coaches/Mentors For Various Parts of Your Business with Leon Streete

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Leon Streete, Lead Generation Coach and the founder of Business Owner Elevation, a company formed to help businesses create 6 to 7-figure marketing campaigns. In his tough decision, he shares getting into a debt of $50,000 and suffering self-induced depression. Tune in as he tells us the steps he took to rise back up and the lessons that he learned through those experiences.

TD131: Don’t Neglect Market Research As An Entrepreneur with Brad Owens

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we welcome Brad Owens, the founder of HR Coaching and the host of the Small Business Hiring Podcast. Brad is a talent acquisition strategist who helps small businesses build culture for their human resource. Today, he shares two tough decisions, what he learned from them, and how he moved forward to betterment.

TD130: Grow Your Business By Investing In Knowledge for Your Team with Josh Herron

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Josh Herron to the show. Josh is the owner and CEO of Southwind, a company that operates managed companies in 6 different states with over 200 employees. Listen as Josh talks about the consequence he had to face from the lack of due diligence and the importance of teaching and investing in your organization’s human resource.

TD129: Non Cognitive Skills For The Win with Dennae Handford

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae will be starting a new book review: How Children Succeed, by Paul Tough. Tune in as Dennae lays the groundwork for the book and explains what people need to be successful.

TD128: The Sales Focused Mindset for Growth in Entrepreneurship with John Kettley

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game, Dan will interview John F. Kettley. John is a mentor, speaker, author, and sales expert who helps business owners overcome their biggest challenges and become entrepreneurs. Listen as he and Dan discuss the importance of an exit strategy, the next recession, and the strategies to prevent entrepreneurial blockages.

TD127: How To Get Feedback From Your Staff with Dan & Dennae Handford

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday Show, Dan & Dennae share with us their recent gathering with all their employees. Listen as they chat about the things they did, what lessons they learned from their employees, and the importance of seeking feedback through these kinds of meetings.

TD126: Be True With What Your Plan Is and Know Your End Game with Nick Fletcher

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Nick Fletcher of Fletcher Consulting Services. Partnerships are not always on the winning end of the spectrum — this is what Nick learned the hard way. Tune in as he talks about going out of his own way for a partnership that didn’t work out and the lessons that he learned from that experience.

TD125: How To Say “No” To Opportunity When It Doesn’t Fit Your Ultimate Plan with Adam A Adams

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we welcome Adam A. Adams. Adam has been in real estate since 2005 and he’s with Real Blue Spruce, where they focus on hard money lending, foreclosures, helping people out of foreclosures, multifamily, investing and real estate brokerage. Tune in as Adam shares the tough decisions he’s made and how he uses them as ground rules to move forward.

TD124: When Things Are Going Well Is When Entrepreneurs Make Bad Decisions with Andrew Sorrell

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Andrew Sorrell. Andrew is an entrepreneur in different fields including a textbook business and an upscale pawnshop. Using profits to hastily build a real estate portfolio was one bad decision he made, and Andrew digs deep on the lessons learned from this mistake, sharing strategies to mitigate future risks.

TD123: Listen To Your Entrepreneurial Spirit As You Grow In Business with Adam Witty

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Adam Witty, the CEO of Advantage Media Forbes Books. Tune in as he goes over learning to trust your instincts and taking calculated risks.

TD122: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: Lessons Learned with Dennae Handford

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae will summarize and crystallize some of the lessons learned from Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell. Tune in as she wraps up the lessons we learn in this book, and her key points that we should always remember.

TD121: Motivational Interviewing with Mark Altman, MindsetGo

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, we interview Mark Altman, founder of MindsetGo. MindsetGo is a company that is about keeping a positive mindset while always focusing on moving forward. Tune in as Mark shares his knowledge with us in motivational interviewing and how this method helps people understand others better and how this can become the game changer in your business.

TD120: Doing Regular Performance Reviews With Your Staff with Dennae Handford

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Friday Show, Dennae will go over the importance of doing regular performance reviews with your staff; some of the issues and obstacles that you may face and the advantages of doing these reviews.

TD119: Leaving 6-Figure, Stable Job to Pursue Entrepreneurship with Ryan Haley

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we chat with Ryan Haley. Ryan has previously served in the military and now serves in the ministry and entrepreneurship. He is the host of the podcast, A Better Way. Listen as he shares the transition and tough decisions it took him from leaving his position as a naval officer to jumping into real estate and focusing in entrepreneurship.

TD118: You Can’t Be All Things To All People with John Stamper

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview John Stamper. John has been in the dental industry for around 15 years and owns the company, CE Exchange, which helps people in the industry continuing education. Join us as John shares the biggest tough decisions he had to make in his business, including going down the niched path and focusing on their continuing education tool.

TD117: Conscious Millionaire, JV Crum III, Challenging Lawsuit While Staging Business Exit Strategy and Now High Performance Coach

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview JV Crum III, a bestselling author, entrepreneur and high performance coach. JV is the Conscious Millionaire and is one of the Top 13 business podcasts named by INC Magazine. Listen as JV walks us through a tough decision that heavily affected his trucking business, how he came over it, and what steps he did to ensure a better exit in selling that business.

TD116: Your Passion May Change As You Progress Through Your Entrepreneurial Journey with Park Howell

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Park Howell. Park has been in advertising for over 30 years, including owning his ad agency for 20 years. Also, he’s been recently involved in story marketing. Tune in as Park tells his story of pivot when he decided to move away from his agency in 2016 at 55 years old to transition in a new career building brands.

TD115: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: Thin Slicing of People with Dennae Handford

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae will continue her review of Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell and bring some things together in a way that will allow us to know when we can actually trust our intuitions and when it will be better to step back and gather more information before proceeding.

TD114: Mindset of Starting a Side Business While Working A 9-5 Job with Marsha Guerrier

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, we interview Marsha Guerrier, who is a life balance and business coach while working a full time job in corporate America in NYC. We will go over the mindset of starting a side business while working in a 9-5 job, the best business to start to get your feet wet in entrepreneurship, the best technology to use for organizing a side business, and the importance of virtual assistants.

TD113: Hiring Process – What to Look For in a Resume with Dennae Handford

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dennae will go over a list of things you should look for in a resume in order to hire the right employee.

TD112: Don’t Set Too Many Goals – Condense Your List with Angela Copeland

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Angela Copeland. Angela is the primary coach and founder of Copeland Coaching. She hosts the Copeland Coaching Podcast and she’s the author of the book, Breaking the Rules and Getting the Job. Listen as Angela shares her journey from the corporate world to starting a coaching business and the tough decisions she had to face from that entrepreneurial leap.

TD111: Ambitious Entrepreneur Being Told By A Doctor That He Will Have Cancer by Age 35 with Chris Michael Harris

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Chris Michael Harris, a prominent serial entrepreneur, podcast host, and motivational speaker. Chris is involved in many different business industries and he’s currently the host of Entrepreneur Hour. Join us as Chris talks about how his aim for growth led him to a major health issue, what the hardest part in exiting is, and his tips in moving forward with a better health for yourself and your business

TD110: Licensing Entrepreneur Learning to Stay Involved to Maximize Sales with Inventor Stephen Key

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Stephen Key. Stephen is an award-winning product developer, intellectual property strategist and lifelong entrepreneur. He’s also the author of a bestselling book called One Simple Idea. Listen as Stephen gives us a glimpse on the trade of licensing, including how to use it to launch a product idea without actually opening a business. He also shares his tough decisions in two aspects of his business.

TD109: Start Focusing On What You Can Control as an Entrepreneur with Dave Lukas

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Dave Lukas, a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and real estate investor. Dave is also the host of the weekly podcast, Misfit Entrepreneur. Listen as Dave share with us the tough decisions he faced both in business and in his personal life, including the decision to adopt a baby from China that later became a better blessing in his family life.

TD108: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: Thin Slicing: Context is Essential with Dennae Handford

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae will continue her review of Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell. Listen as Dennae gives us more examples and situations where thin slicing is not accurate and reliable, plus, she shares the ideas and explanations of sensation transference and the gift of expertise.

TD107: The Mindset To Double Your Income by Purposely Working Less Hours with Jarrod Haning

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan chats with Jarrod Haning, an award-winning speaker, featured on ABC Nightline for his real estate investing and TEDx for his performance coaching. Tune in as Jarrod share with us The Mind Scan — what it is, and how it can help leaders perform better by scaling up their mind set.

TD106: Hiring Process Part 2: Get The Right Candidates To an Interview with Dan & Dennae Handford

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan & Dennae take us to the second-part of the hiring process series. Last week, we’ve talked about how to get and weed out applicants for your job post. Today, it’s all about bringing the applicant to the interview process. Tune in as Dan & Dennae share how they do it in their businesses.

TD105: Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Changed His Life with Shark Tank Winners with Rey Ybarra

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we chat with Rey Ybarra, the author of the multimedia book, Conversations with Shark Tank Winners. Rey has been successful in his career in the multimedia industry until he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease. Listen as he talks about how he faced the decision to stay at home for his health and the things that he’s learned on what he’s been through.

TD104: Graphing Your Decision Making Process with Dave Van Horn

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Dave Van Horn. Since 2007, Dave has served as the president and CEO of PPR Note Company, a holding company that manages several funds that buys, sells, and holds residential mortgages nationwide. Listen as Dave shares how he accidentally got into his note business, starting as an investor right before the market downturn in 2008, and the tough decisions he faced entering that market.

TD103: Speaking Your Mind But in the Right Way with Sheri Kurdakul

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Sheri Kurdakul. Sheri is the founder of a CRM consulting firm and is currently beginning another startup company called EBinRA, a platform that helps people take action against those who wrong them through harassment and/or abuse. Join us as Sheri shares the tough decisions she’s faced in moving forward with EBinRA and her personal tough decisions when she decided to speak her mind.

TD102: Passion? Do What You Love and Starve with Adam Toporek

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Adam Toporek. Adam is an internationally-recognized customer experience expert, keynote speaker, and customer service trainer who helps organizations transform their relationships with customers through better strategy, training, and communication. Join us as Adam walks us through his journey in taking the leap to become the customer service expert he is today.

TD101: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: The Structure of Spontaneity with Dennae Handford

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

TD100: The 5 Step Proven Sales Process with Wes Schaeffer

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. Welcome to our Saturday special, Step Up Your Game with Dan! In this episode, we welcome Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer, an obsessive pragmatic entrepreneur, sales trainer, copywriter, and speaker who believes marketing is just selling in print. Today, Wes shares with us his 5-Step Proven Sales Process.

TD99: Hiring Process Part 1 for Small Business Owners with Dan & Dennae Handford

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan & Dennae are going to start a series of podcasts about the hiring process; strategies to hire good quality people. They are going to share some of the things that they’ve learned over the last several years hiring people for their businesses.

TD98: 19 Year Old Motivational Speaker Parting From Old Friends to Pursue His Passion with Brandon Poole

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Brandon Poole. Brandon is a 19-year old motivational speaker and entrepreneur. He currently studies marketing and has an ecommerce venture on the side. Today, he talks about how he’s become a motivational speaker at such a young age — how he overcame his low self-esteem, how he helps people to do the same, and the tough decisions he already faced.

TD97: Your Business Is Like Your Second Child – Why Would You Sell It? with Jason Yarusi

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Jason Yarusi, a business owner, real estate investor, and host of the podcast, The Real Estate Investing Foundation. Jason comes from a 4-generation construction business. Tune in as he talks about the tough decisions he had to face when he ventured out of the construction industry and later focused back in it again.

Daily Tip 93: The Value of Choosing a Coach/Mentor with Dennae Handford

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dennae will go over the value of having the right coach/mentor in your life and business and what things you should keep in mind when hiring one.

TD95: Choosing The Right People To Work With In Business with Jason Newmark

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Jason Newmark, founder of The New Mark Group and the co-founder of Mompreneurs. Jason was a previous Shark Tank winner and has been featured on the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine. Listen as Jason shares how he helps mothers and children in South Africa to start their own businesses and what tough decisions these individuals face in their journey to entrepreneurship.

TD96: Do You Have A Wonderful Relationship with Your Failures as an Entrepreneur? with Devin Halden

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Devin Halden, an entrepreneur with a focus on production and distribution of software and media properties across multiple platforms. Listen as Devin talks about starting in advertising, and the tough decisions he faced in helping solve the independent filmmakers’ problem in reaching audiences through Solstice Film Festival and Pixovi.

Daily Tip 92: Starting A Business with an Exit Strategy in Mind with Dan Handford

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dan will explain the importance of having an exit strategy when starting a new business.

TD94: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: The Dark Side of Thin Slicing with Dennae Handford

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae will continue her review of a new book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell. Tune in as Dennae talks about Thin Slicing — how it is powerful and how you should get past it, Chapter 3: The Warren Harding Error and the effects of implicit associations in our decisions.

TD92: From News Anchor to Entrepreneur; Real Estate Investing In The USA; Aligning Interest with Real Estate Wholesalers; One of The Hardest Decisions is Firing

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Flash Back Friday episode we recap all our interviews this week. The goal of #FlashbackFriday is to give you, our listeners, the golden nuggets or the value bombs our guests dropped in the previous shows. Tune in and listen to get a summarized glimpse on the important takeaways you should know.

TD93: An Asset Protection Mindset For Lean Startups with Scott Smith

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, we interview Scott Smith, an attorney and entrepreneur who runs his own firm; Royal Legal Solutions one of the nation’s top asset protection firms located in Austin, Texas. Listen as Scott and Dan talk about the best way you can protect your assets through LLCs.

Daily Tip 91: Leading Millennials – Take Advantage of Their Strengths with Dennae Handford

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dennae will share with the last tip from her series of tips on leading your millennial employees; take advantage of your millennial employees strengths and improve your business.

TD91: One of The Hardest Decisions is Firing Your Friends with Patrick Fitzgibbons, Law Enforcement Officer

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Patrick Fitzgibbons, a police officer of 21 years in the state of Colorado and the current Operations Commander in the organization. He’s also the host and creator of the top-ranked criminal justice podcast, CJEvolution. Tune in as Patrick tells us how he is able to work full-time while running his podcast and the tough decisions law enforcers are faced with everyday.

TD90: Aligning Interest with Real Estate Wholesalers to Reduce Losses with Justin Grimes

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we share the mic with Justin Grimes. Justin is born and raised in South Houston, Texas and he is deeply involved in real estate with multiple streams of income and a focus on mortgage notes. Join us as Justin shares his story on how he accidentally started out in real estate, what events had him take it seriously, and how he’s coming back up from failing his first deal.

Daily Tip 90: Leading Millennials – Give The Opportunity To Fall with Dennae Handford

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dennae will share with us another tip from her series of tips on leading your millennial employees; give the opportunity to fall.

TD89: Real Estate Investing In The USA As Non-Resident with Hadar Orkibi

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Hadar Orkibi, the principal of MFI Holding. Hadar is a US Citizen, a full-time real estate trader and investor who lives in New Zealand. His real estate background started helping in his father’s rental properties in Israel. Tune in to know more about how he ended up in New Zealand and established a US real estate portfolio, his transition and his tips when doing real estate deals off-state.

Daily Tip 89: Leading Millennials – Teach How To Deal With Failure with Dennae Handford

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Daily Tip 88: Leading Millennials – Teach How To Give And Receive Feedback with Dennae Handford

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

TD88: From News Anchor to Entrepreneur with Clayton Morris

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Clayton Morris, the founder and CEO of Morris Invest. Clayton left his career at FOX as a weekend anchor to walk a different path and focus on his real estate venture. Today, he talks about his journey in shifting careers, the tough decisions he faced in that paradigm shift, and his upcoming plans moving forward.

TD87: The Power Of Thinking Without Thinking Introduction with Dennae Handford

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Survive and Thrive, Dennae will begin her review of a new book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell. Listen as she walks us through Chapter 1: The Theory of Thin Slicing.

Daily Tip 87: Leading Millennials – Actively Teach Leadership

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

TD86: Selling Is Too Hard? with Dan Handford

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, we are gonna be talking about how selling is too hard, and we will give you some tips to help you improve your sales and your business. Sure, selling is not easy, but it can be — and that’s exactly what this episode is about. Listen as Dan shares tips on selling, and the perfect examples on how to do them.

Daily Tip 86: Leading Millennials – Encourage Note Taking on Paper in Your Meetings with Dennae Handford

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dennae will share with us 1 tip from her series of tips on leading your millennial employees: “Encourage Note Taking on Paper in Your Meetings”.

TD85: Musicians Need To Act Like Entrepreneurs Too; Fixing Mental Roadblocks; Maybe You Were Meant To Do It; How To Get Real Estate Investors To Trust You

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Flash Back Friday episode, Dan will go over the highlights and key takeaways from this week’s interviews.

Daily Tip 85: Leading Millennials – Keep The Conference Room Free of Cellphones with Dennae Handford

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Daily Tip 84: Billionaire Larry Ellison – “When You Innovate, You’ve Got To Be Prepared For People Telling You That You Are Nuts.”

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. On today’s Daily Tip, Dan ill go over Billionaire Larry Ellison’s quote: “When You Innovate, You’ve Got To Be Prepared For People Telling You That You Are Nuts”; Something that every entrepreneur must have heard in his journey.

TD84: How To Get Real Estate Investors To Trust You When Your Background Is Not Clean with Tosin Oduwole

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Tosin Oduwole. Tosin worked for his mother, running a number of family-owned nursing homes in the Midwest. In 2009, As of June 1, 2017, Tosin sits on the advisory board of the Tulsa Real Estate. He’s also a community activist working with nonprofit organizations to help the members of our community living at or below the poverty line.

TD83: Maybe Nobody Has Done It Yet Because You Were Meant To Do It with Ash Brown

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Ash Brown, founder of AshSaidIt. We will go over her background and the tough decisions she had to make building up her business from a blog to a multifaceted brand with a podcast.

Daily Tip 83: Interpersonal – The Importance Of Saying Thank You with Dennae Handford

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dennae will go over the importance of saying thank you and how it can improve our lives and businesses.

Daily Tip 82: Billionaire Mark Cuban – “There Are NO Shortcuts. NONE.”

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dan will explain Billionaire Mark Cuban’s quote: “There Are NO Shortcuts. NONE.”

TD82: Getting Out of Your Own Way Fixing Mental Roadblocks with Jason Lucchesi

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Jason Lucchesi, the #1 bestselling author and host of the hit iTunes podcast, The No Flipping Excuses show. Listen as he takes us through his journey — why and how he got started in real estate during recession, the tough decisions he faced that time, and the tough decisions he’s going through with the cyclical market right now.

Daily Tip 81: Leadership – Don’t Add Too Much Value

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dennae will explain why you as a leader shouldn’t add too much value to your employee’s ideas.

TD81: Female Musicians Need To Act Like Entrepreneurs Too with Bree Noble

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Bree Noble. Bree left her corporate job as director of finance at a US Top 50 company to pursue her passion in music. With a podcast, and an online music academy, Bree helps female musician-entrepreneurs to start living the life that they want. Join us as Bree shares how she pursued music after a corporate career and the tough decisions she faced when she took the leap.

TD80: Giving Back To Others Without Expecting Anything In Return with Dennae Handford

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dennae will go over the last concept of the third metric in Arianna Huffington’s book Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder; giving back.

Daily Tip 80: Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg – “The Biggest Risk Is Not Taking Any Risk At All”

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dan will go over Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg’s quote: “The biggest risk is not taking any risk…In a world that’s changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.”

TD79: Online Marketing Strategy For Google, Bing, Facebook and YouTube with Dan Handford

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game With Dan, we are going to discuss about an awesome way to do online marketing and help you improve your business. What do you know about re-targeting? And about Facebook Pixel?

Daily Tip 79: Time Management – The Never Ending To Do List with Dennae Handford

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dennae will go over the concept of the never ending to do list and the right mindset towards it.

TD78: Pressing On After Losing 5 Year Old Son; Investing Up In Your Business; Top Line Revenue; Increase Productivity

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Flash Back Friday episode, Dennae will go over the lessons learnt from this week’s interviews. From episode 74 to 77.

Daily Tip 78: Billionaire John D. Rockefeller – “If You Want To Succeed, You Should Strike Out On New Paths…”

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dan will go over Billionaire John D. Rockefeller’s quote: “If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success”.

Daily Tip 77: Interpersonal – Do You NEED To Win? with Dennae Handford

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dennae will reflect about the need to win in a business environment.

TD77: Micro-Managing Yourself to Increase Productivity with Christian Knudsen

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Christian Knudsen. Christian is known for his tireless work ethic, energetic presentation, and hands-on approach to consultative sales. He blazed a trail of multi-million dollar revenue growth across several industries through his tech and sales expertise. His background, the big decisions he had to make, his strategies and advice are what he’s sharing today. Tune in to learn more.

Daily Tip 76: Billionaire Carlos Slim Helu – “When There Is A Crisis…That’s When We Are Interested In Getting In”

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dan will go over Mexican Billionaire Carlos Slim Helu’s quote: “When there is a crisis, that’s when some are interested in getting out and that’s when we are interested in getting in.”

TD76: Be Looking at Top Line Revenue But Don’t Forget About The Bottom Line Numbers Too with David Inzlicht

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview David Inzlicht, the president of ProForce Personnel, a highly successful recruiting firm. He has helped hundreds of companies grow by teaching them to become better at hiring. He’s also a real estate investor and has managed to take a small down payment to a portfolio worth of millions.

TD75: Investing Up In Your Business and Looking Out for the J-Curve with Tamara Ghandour

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we welcome Tamara Ghandour, the founder of LaunchStreet, a business that helps people become more innovative. Tamara has been in business for over 25 years and today, she tells us her story in starting LaunchStreet. She also shares about a tough decision she is currently facing in her business, and a handful of tips on what you need to do when facing your own tough decision.

Daily Tip 75: Leadership – Swooping Down To Check On Your People with Dennae Handford

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dennae will go over the importance of checking on your people.

Daily Tip 74: Billionaire Ingvar Kamprad “Ten Minutes Are Not Just 1/6 of Your Hourly Pay…”

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. On today’s Daily Tip, we are going to go over Billionaire Ingvar Kamprad’s quote: “Ten minutes are not Just 1/6 of your hourly pay. Ten minutes, is a piece of yourself. Divide yourself into ten units, and sacrifice as few of them as possible in meaningless activities. Most things, still remain to be done. “

TD74: Pressing On After Losing 5 Year Old Son and Other Major Tragedies with Les Dossey

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we share the mic with Les Dossey, the Chief Entrepreneur at Entre Coach Inc., a simplification coaching company for already successful, ambitious, and growth-oriented entrepreneurs. Listen as Les takes us through his early start as an entrepreneur and through his 29-year crucible. The pains he has gone through, the lessons he learned, and the ways that helped him cope are what he’s going to share with us today.

Daily Tip 73: Time Management – Scheduling Your Priorities with Dennae Handford

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dennae will talk about time management and priorities to help you improve your lifestyle and business.

TD73: Taking Time To Reflect with Dennae Handford

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dennae continues to review Arianna Huffington’s book Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder

TD72: What! You Don’t Have A Swipe File? with Dan Handford

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, we will talk about swipe files and why are they so important in a successful business.

Daily Tip 72: Billionaire John Catsimatidis – “In your company or industry, work every job in that industry”

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dan will explain the concept of Billionarie John Catsimatidis’s quote: “In your company or industry, work every job in that industry. It’s the only way of having a complete understanding of your people and your company.”

TD71: Entrepreneurial Vision; Find Things That Make You Feel Passionate; Can’t See The Top – Keep Pressing On; Niching Down in Saturated Market

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Flash Back Friday episode, Dan & Dennae discuss the lessons learnt from this week’s interviews.

Daily Tip 71: Mindset – Are You Happy or Comfortable? with Dennae Handford

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dennae will talk about having the right mindset in your life and business.

TD70: Building Presence in a Very Saturated Market with Radu Palamariu

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Radu Palamariu. Radu talks about the humble beginning of Morgan Philips and shares the tough decisions they had to make during the first 6 months of the company. Listen as he also imparts knowledge on how they generate revenue as an executive search company.

Daily Tip 70: Billionaire Richard Branson – “Understand the Art of Delegation”

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dan will go over Richard Branson’s quote: “As mush as you need a strong personality to build a business from scratch, you also must understand the art of delegation. I have to be good at helping people run the individual businesses, and I have to be willing to step back. The company must me set up so it can continue without me.”

TD69: If You Can’t See The Top of the Staircase – Keep Pressing On – Have Courage with Shantha Wetterhan

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we interview Shantha Wetterhan, a high-demand trainer and speaker. Listen as Shantha walks us through her journey from being a successful corporate content strategist to starting her own digital marketing agency.

Daily Tip 69: Negotiating – The Art Of Closing A Deal Is Staying Focused To The Very End with Cliff Oxford

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Cliff Oxford will go over the importance of staying focused to the very end during a negotiation.

Daily Tip 68: Negotiating – Negotiations Are Not A Search-And-Destroy Mission with Cliff Oxford

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Cliff Oxford will explain us why negotiations shouldn’t be a “Search and Destroy Mission”.

TD68: Finding Things That Make You Feel Passionate with Eric Termuende

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Dan and Dennae, share the mic with Eric Termuende, the co-founder of NoW Innovations, a bestselling author, and an international speaker. Eric is a TedX Speaker and represented Canada in the G20 Summit. Tune in to hear Eric talk about how he started as a 22-year old millennial advocating changes in the human resource practices to ultimately change the negative connotation people have on “work.”

TD67: An Entrepreneurial Vision Does NOT Have To Be Singular with Ben Edtl

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae, interview Ben Edtl, entrepreneur and turnaround CEO. Ben is the host of the Beyond Limits Podcast, the CEO of Dovetail Coffee Roasters, and the founder of the Waitrainer and Edtl Handball. Today, Ben talks about how his ADD got him ejected out of the public school system and how selling cars from home became his first business.

Daily Tip 67: Billionaire Mark Cuban – “When You’ve Got 10,000 People Trying the Same Thing, Why Would You Want to be 10,001?”

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dan will go over Billionaire Mark Cuban’s quote: “When You’ve Got 10,000 People Trying the Same Thing, Why Would You Want to be 10,001?”.

TD66: Wisdom – Use Information, Don’t Let Information Use You with Dennae Handford

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Daily Tip 66: Negotiating – The Sad Truth Of Sandbagging with Cliff Oxford

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Cliff will go over the sad truth of sandbagging.

Daily Tip 65: Billionare Bill Gates – “In Business, By The Time You Realize You’re In Trouble…”

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dan is going to explain Bill Gate’s quote: “In this business, by the time you realize you’re in trouble, it’s too late to save yourself. Unless you’re running scared all the time, you’re gone.”

TD65: 12 Strategies To Increase Referrals In Your Business with Dan Handford

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game with Dan, we are going to go over 12 strategies to increase referrals and improve your business.

TD64: Real Estate Investing with Full Time Job, Making Decisions Sooner, YOU Can’t Motivate Your Employees, C-Level Decisions

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Flash Back Friday episode, Dan & Dennae discuss the lessons learnt from this week’s interviews:

Daily Tip 64: Negotiating – When Things Turn Personal, Head Back To Strictly Business with Cliff Oxford

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Cliff Oxford will explain us why you shouldn’t get personal in a negotiation.

Daily Tip 63: Billionaire Steve Jobs – “You Can’t Just Ask Customers What They Want and…”

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dan will explain the concept of Steve Job’s quote “You can’t just ask customers what they want and then try to give that to them. By the time you get it built, they’ll want something new.”

TD63: C-Level Executives Need Help Making Tough Decisions Too with Jeff Altman

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Jeff Altman, the head of The Big Game Hunter. Jeff is a career and leadership coach, and hosts 2 radio shows on Job Search. Listen as Jeff takes us to his path in recruitment, the tough decisions he’s made at a young age of being an entrepreneur, his thought processes, and how he found his passion for coaching and helping people navigate through their careers.

Daily Tip 62: Negotiating – Disarm The Opposition with Cliff Oxford

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Cliff Oxford will go over the concept of disarming the opposition in a negotiation.

TD62: YOU Can’t Motivate Your Employees – They Must Motivate Themselves with Carol Sanford, The Regenerative Business

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Carol Sanford, a senior fellow at Babson College in social innovation. Carol is an executive producer with The Regenerative Business Summit, and a bestselling multi-awarded author of 5 books. Tune in as Carol walk us through her journey — from her first business model to learning to exit and moving on to teaching individuals and businesses.

Daily Tip 61: Billionaire Warren Buffett – “Rule #1: Never Lose Money. Rule #2: Never Forget Rule #1.”

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dan will explain the concept of Warren Buffett’s quote: “Rule #1: Never Lose Money. Rule #2: Never Forget Rule #1.”

TD61: Pulling The Trigger On a Decision Sooner Rather Than Later with Tony Loyd

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Tony Loyd, the author of Crazy Good Advice: 10 Lessons Learned from 150 Leading Social Entrepreneurs. Tony is a speaker, a former Fortune 500 executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, talent management, and leadership development. Tune in as Tony shares his life as an intrapreneur, leaving that and going his own entrepreneurial path full-time, and now living a portfolio life.

TD60: Investing In Real Estate While Working a 9-5 Job with Lane Kawaoka

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we talk with Lane Kawaoka. Lane is a current full-time civil engineer and a real estate investor with 11 single-family homes in his portfolio. Hear Lane talk about how he started in real estate while working a full-time job as an industrial/civil engineer, and how he’s currently making his transition from single-family and multi-family homes to syndication investing.

Daily Tip 60: Negotiating – Understand The People, Not Just Their Stance with Cliff Oxford

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Cliff Oxford will explain us why it is important to understand people when negotiating.

Daily Tip 59: Billionaire Bill Gates – “Your Most Unhappy Customers Are Your Greatest Source of Learning”

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Dan is going to go over and explain Bill Gate’s quote: “Your Most Unhappy Customers Are Your Greatest Source of Learning”.

TD59: Book Review with Dennae Handford – Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder Part 1

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dennae reviews Arianna Huffington’s book Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder.

TD58: What is USP? 4 Ways To Discover Your Unique Selling Proposition with Dan Handford

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode of Step Up Your Game With Dan we are going to explain the meaning of USP and go over 4 ways to discover it and improve your business.

Daily Tip 58: Negotiating – Make The First Offer with Cliff Oxford

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Cliff Oxford will go over the importance of making the first offer.

TD57: Pokemon Cards and Minecraft Server, Living in 29 Countries with Wife and Kids, Increase Referrals by Aligning with Symbiotic Businesses, YoungLife Millenial Built A Team and Started A Non-Profit

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

In this Flash Back Friday episode, Dan & Dennae discuss the lessons learnt from this week’s interviews:

TD53: Sold Pokemon Cards and Then Started Minecraft Server with Mark Metry

TD54: Living in 29 Countries with Wife and Kids for 12 Months with Jeff Davis

TD55: Increase Referrals by Aligning with Symbiotic Businesses that Serve Similar Clientele with Brian Gendron

TD56: How A YoungLife Millennial Built A Team and Started A Non-Profit with Joe Winters Jr.

Daily Tip 57: Sales – Don’t Sell Too Soon with Taylor Loht

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Taylor Loht will talk about the value of knowing when to sell.

Daily Tip 56: Negotiating – Dealing With Deadlocks With Cliff Oxford

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Cliff Oxford will explain us how to deal with Deadlocks.

TD56: How A YoungLife Millennial Built A Team and Started A Non-Profit with Joe Winters Jr.

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we interview Joe Winters, the founder of the nonprofit organization, Pave the Path. Today, he shares with us the struggles and tough decisions he had to face starting off as an underprivileged child himself and how this experience led him to start work in helping others.

TD55: Increase Referrals by Aligning with Symbiotic Businesses that Serve Similar Clientele with Brian Gendron

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode we talk with Brian Gendron, a young, energetic leader with a demonstrated history of building teams and developing people obsessed with making a lasting impact on the world and legacy. Listen as Brian walks us through his journey in creating his IT solutions company, NocserV.

Daily Tip 55: Sales – Always Closing Is Great, but Always Be Prospecting Too with Taylor Loht

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

In this Daily Tip, Taylor Loht will go over the importance of prospecting.

Daily Tip 54: Negotiating – Explain The Past But Sell The Future with Cliff Oxford

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Cliff Oxford will explain is why you should explain the past but also sell the future in a negotiation.

TD54: Living in 29 Countries with Wife and Kids for 12 Months with Jeff Davis

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, we talk with Jeff Davis. Jeff has built multiple national companies and has been featured in Fortune Magazine, CNN, Money, and has been quoted in INC magazine and featured in countless news stories. Jeff is also the founder of Plan the Attack. Listen as Jeff passionately shares with us how he started as a young entrepreneur and what tough decisions he had to face to finally decide to start 12 Mavens.

Daily Tip 53: Sales – Finding and Making Mentors with Taylor Loht

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this Daily Tip, Taylor Loht will go over the importance of mentoring in a successful business.

TD53: Sold Pokemon Cards and Then Started Minecraft Server with Mark Metry

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Visit ToughDecisions.net for complete show notes of each podcast episode. In this episode, Dan and Dennae, interview Mark Metry, the host of Humans 2.0, an iTunes’ top chart podcast. He also founded VU Dream in 2016. Listen as Mark shares how his minecraft server resulted to a 6-figure business, how he founded his other businesses, and his tough decisions that came along that growth.

Daily Tip 52: Negotiating – When You Are Going To Lose, Do NOT Go For Broke with Cliff Oxford

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Daily Tip 52: Negotiating – When You Are Going To Lose, Do NOT Go For Broke with Cliff Oxford