Over the years, I have met many people, many of whom are very successful, who lack self-confidence and self-esteem because they do not have a college degree. I call this the Scarecrow Effect. You remember the Scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz.” He felt he was not smart. He even sang a song called “If I Only Had a Brain.”…
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“Start today, because in two years you’ll be saying that you should have done it sooner,” shares Michael Andreacchi, CEO of Junk King. Andreacchi started the eco-friendly junk removal company and grew it to 100-plus franchises. Tune in to hear how having the confidence to take risks can lead to achieving your dreams…
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“Passion is key—be obsessed with the solution you’re offering,” shares Ed Buckley, who transformed the fitness industry through creating a flexible corporate wellness program. Tune in to Million Dollar Monday to hear the story of Peerfit and key advice to growing a company through networking and fundraising…
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In addition to my blog, “Million Dollar Mindset” I also host a video podcast, Million Dollar Monday. The purpose of Million Dollar Monday is to provide inspiration and advice to entrepreneurs and all people with big dreams. A recent guest, Mike Watts, founder of LoveHandle, attempted two times to be on the “Shark Tank” television…
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Do you have a growth mindset or fixed mindset when it comes to approaching a problem? The co-founder and CEO of Lucid Drone Technologies saw an opportunity to use drones to create a safer and more efficient cleaning method. Andrew Ashur has been named to Forbes’ 2021 list of 30 Under 30 and discusses how failure is a springboard for growth…
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Frank Fiume successfully started i9 Sports, the nation’s first and leading franchisor of youth sports leagues and camps. Fiume discusses with host Greg Muzzillo the importance of going against the grain and pursuing your passion, and also understanding when it’s time to call it quits and exit the business…
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Tom Brady has some advice on how to be successful and live a joyful life: Stop blaming everyone else. “Life is about always changing and adapting to different things,” the Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar said. “Today, the world wants to blame, and shame, and guilt, and fear everything all the time. We would never teach…
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Are you reaching your full potential or trapped in a bubble? Jennifer Kushell, founder of Explore Your Potential, discusses with host Greg Muzzillo the importance of exposure to resources, information and networks. Understanding what’s on the “menu of life” is a game changer…
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For decades, Topps owned the baseball card market. The company had an exclusive contract with Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association. A few weeks ago, Topps was blindsided when MLB and MLBPA announced a new exclusive contract with the online sports merchandise retailer Fanatics Inc. There are two big lessons here…
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Franchise-builder David McKinnon discusses his passion for franchising and key advice to grow your business. As co-founder of Service Brands International, he built nine brands with nearly 2,000 franchises in eight countries. Here, he talks about the importance of trade associations and his involvement with the International Franchise Association…
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