Anything But Typical

026: 2020 Highlight Episode #1

We're checking out the best of Anything But Typical's 2020. In this first highlight episode, we have Jesse Cole taking us deep on creating unbelievable fan experiences for your customers or clients. Tana Greene discusses the importance of real core values. Robert Fish corrects us on pivots and what it truly should look like to change directions. Chad Jenkins guides us on knowing people, discovering strengths, and using that to head the right direction. Landon Eckles dives into putting the ego aside and surrounding yourself with people who are better than you at certain things so you can become a better version of yourself. And Caleb Musser differentiates gift giving in business for appreciation and for prospecting.

025: Going Live with The King Of Sales Jeffrey Gitomer

If you are in sales or running a business, there's a good chance you've heard on Jeffrey Gitomer. You've probably read one of his 16 #1 Best Sellers, heard him speak, or more recently go live every day on social media. Jeffrey discusses how going live on his platforms at 9:59am EST until 10:30 every day has doubled his following and increased his sales.

Jeffrey has a new book coming out called Go Live, Turn Virtual Connections Into Paying Customers. In this episode we dive in to the lessons within the book, his writing process, mistakes most salespeople and business leaders make, and much more.

Jeffrey also gets tactical by offering specific resources to connect on a deeper level with customers, becoming more memorable, and being able to achieve on your terms.

Check out Jeffrey at www.gitomer.com to pre-order his new book, listen to his podcast Sell or Die, and follow Jeffrey on LinkedIn, as well as Instagram @JeffreyGitomer and Twitter @Gitomer.

Then head over to www.abtpodcast.com to check out every episode, business clips from the show, and much more.

024: Navigating Two Businesses Through A Pandemic with Erin Padgett

Sitting in a Five Guys burger restaurant in August 2013, Erin Padgett began scribbling a business plan for her first company on the back of her receipt. The top half of the receipt focused on the four things she needed: a name, logo, web site, and making it a legal entity. The bottom half of the receipt was who she wanted to be as a business owner and who she wanted to serve. What was going to differentiate her and her business?

Now going in to her 8th year as a business owner, Erin owns and runs Erin Padgett Events as well as Bluebird Bridal. In this episode, she talks about balancing the day to day operations of a service business and a retail company. We dive in to how her team has allowed her to focus on the business that needs her most in that moment without worrying about the other falling apart. Erin walks us through her rebranding of Bluebird Bridal. And with companies serving the events and wedding industries, she shares how she has led her businesses through the pandemic.

Have a pen and notepad ready to take notes on this one. Erin is an unbelievable example of an anything but typical entrepreneur.

Check her out on Instagram @Erinpadgettevents and @BluebirdbridalNC. Check out the web sites of both Bluebird Bridal and Erin Padgett Events.

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023: The Art of Buying and Selling Businesses with Greg Barnes

Greg Barnes began his entrepreneurial journey in his early 20's by purchasing a tow truck on credit. He had a vision, created a plan, and took the leap that so many are too afraid to take. Fast forward to today and Greg has created 6 businesses, 4 of which he was able to sell. Now he is the CEO at Transworld Business Advisors Charlotte Downtown. He uses his past experience and success to help others fulfill their dreams of buying or selling a company.

In this episode, Greg takes us through some of his stories as a young business owner. He gives us key lessons learned. Greg discusses negotiating a business transaction on the buy and sell side. We also get in to marketing and business growth strategies.

Be sure to check Greg out on LinkedIn and on his Web Site.

022: Impact Businesses and B-Corps with Founder & CEO Michelle Tunno Buelow

The failure rate for small businesses is astronomical. The failure rate for first time entrepreneurs is even higher. Michelle Tunno Buelow beat those odds while also having her business, Bella Tunno, donate a meal to a child in need for every product they sell since day one!

Today, Bella Tunno has given almost 5 million meals to children. In this episode, Michelle shares about the differences of an impact driven company. We go deep in to what a B-Corporation is. She talks about systems in place in the company to ensure integrity and commitment to the mission. Michelle also discusses the perks of a purpose centered organization from things such as loyalty, employee motivation, and culture.

This is a must listen for anybody in a leadership position as well as anyone with a passion to have a positive impact on the world. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn, check out Bella Tunno and follow them on Instagram @BellaTunno.

 

021: Top Level Leadership with Founder & President Jeff Wolfberg

Jeff Wolfberg has built two startups that turned in to industry leaders. He's been able to successfully exit each company. With Jeff's experience overseeing companies from 1 employee to over 1,000, he shared many thoughts and lessons on leading companies of all different sizes.

Today Jeff runs CEO Focus of the Carolinas, where he conducts business advisory boards as well as coaches and consults for companies. In this episode, Jeff takes us through his journey of starting and selling his first business. We dive in to mistakes and misconceptions that has shaped his journey. Anybody who is in a leadership position will be able to take a lot away from this episode.

Check out Jeff on LinkedIn, and check out CEO Focus of the Carolinas.

020: Habits of a Renaissance Man, Founder & President Spencer Lueders

"Finding what you have energy for is where you need to be" Spencer Lueders is the founder of the nonprofit 24 Foundation, has had a 21 year career as an attorney, is the owner and President of State Building Services, is the Founder of Ride Rock Hill, and is a husband and a parent. If anybody understands prioritizing focus and spending time where you get the most energy, it's Spencer.

Spencer shared with us habits such as his morning routine, which starts at 4:20am. He discusses some of the most pivotal points in his life and the lessons he has taken away from them. We discuss scalability of organizations and how important it is to have the right people in the right seats. We hit on this and much more.

Enjoy the lessons found throughout Spencer's journey. Be sure to follow him on LinkedIn and on Instagram @Spencerlueders. Check out 24 Foundation and State Building Services.

019: Successfully Exit Your Business, CEO & Founder Mac Lackey

When looking to discuss scaling and exiting companies, Mac Lackey immediately comes to mind. Mac has had 6 exits, including multiple 8 figure exits. He has now created a community called The FENX to help entrepreneurs escape the grind and pursue what matters most to them. He has a mastermind focusing on scaling and selling companies called ExitDNA.

In this episode, Mac talks through his journey of businesses and exits. He provides a plethora of advice on how to prep your company to sell. We discuss why it is so important to be in a position to be able to sell, even if that is not your goal. Mac shares how he gets valuations well above industry averages.

To learn more about Mac, go to The FENX , maclackey.com , and connect with Mac on LinkedIn.

 

018: Handling Risk In Your Organization, Founder Vanessa Vaughn Mathews

Vanessa Vaughn Mathews was sitting in her car, when within seconds the winds picked up, things were flying past her windows, and a lady was holding on to a lamp post to prevent herself from flying away. This experience changed Vanessa's perspective on crises and led her down a career path of risk management.

After working for The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Lowe's, and Gulfstream Aerospace, Vanessa founded a business resilience advisory firm. In this conversation, Vanessa lays out how companies should be preparing for crises ahead of time, how to handle an unexpected issue, and how to appropriately build a diverse and inclusive work culture.

Vanessa also dives in to the racial discrimination within our country, what we can be doing about it, and how business leaders should be responding.

To learn more about Vanessa, connect with her on LinkedIn , check out Asfalis Advisors, or on social media @AsfalisAdvisors. 

017: Shifting Gear In Your Career and Life, Founder & CEO Robert Fish

It's difficult building a business and selling it. It's difficult coaching and helping mid market CEOs steer their companies. It's difficult being a pro mountain bike racer. It's even more difficult to become pro at age 40 racing against people half your age.

 

This episode's guest, Robert Fish, has done all of those things at an elite level. Robert shares about changing directions in your life, why the word pivot is typically the wrong way to think about making a change, and how to build upon your passions. Robert also takes us through his incredible journey of becoming a pro mountain bike racer at 40 years old after having tremendous business success and still being in his career.

 

If you are looking for a great business book about achieving epic wins, Robert's book The Break Away Move is the book for you.

 

Reach out to Robert at Robert@InsightCXO.com, or check out his company here.