Author: Nicole Baldinu

Let’s just say it: no one likes meetings.

No one has ever liked meetings. Meetings are things you get through, and if you play your cards right, have as few of as possible. Yes, they’re necessary to get people on the same page sometimes, but there’s a point of diminishing returns.

Too many meetings are not only annoying, they’re counterproductive.

Today, we discuss specific ways you can reduce the number of meetings required to keep your business moving. We show you how to assess whether you’re having too many meetings, and weigh the value of what these meetings produce relative to the time you’re spending in them. We describe the kinds of meetings that are most productive and efficient, and that produce the best ROI.

Online or physical, office or remote, we all need fewer meetings. Click Play!

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Travel: it’s one of the best parts of being an entrepreneur. Whether it’s traveling for business or pleasure, entrepreneurs get to do more of it. But as we all know, it can get pretty, pretty pricey.

Today, we discuss strategies for saving on everything from airfare to hotels to local transport, so you can minimize your travel expenses. From tax breaks to rewards programs to booking tricks, there are lots of ways to cut costs. Best of all, these tips don’t have to mean traveling by rickshaw to stay in a hostel — we’ve got advice for lowering the cost of travel without sacrificing too much by way of comfort. After all, you’ve earned it!

It’s FREE RIDE FRIDAY!!! Find out how to hit the road cost effectively. Click Play!

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Running a monthly subscription service is a wonderful way to achieve predictable, reliable revenue. Even more reliable is a yearly subscription, which allows you to spend fewer resources on retention and pass the savings on to customers. But how can you convince customers to make that kind of commitment? How can you entice people to go the distance with you on an annual basis?

Today, we discuss how to construct and execute your campaign to turn monthlies into yearlies. We offer tips and strategies on educating your customers about the benefits of going annual, how to target the customers most likely to convert, and what to offer them as incentives. Set yourself and your customers up for the long(er) haul. Click Play!

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Entrepreneurship: how long should you look before you leap?

It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a great question for everyone on the verge of leaving their day job behind: how do you know when it’s time? Our host Omar was an educator for many years before he finally decided to trade in all that security for a shot at independent success. But he didn’t just drop his chalk and walk out — he created an action plan based on solid information and rational goals.

Tune in, and learn when — and how — to quit your day job. We discuss exactly what steps to take, review the deciding factors, and give you the framework for a smooth transition from the 9 to 5. Click Play!

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Rise and shine, entrepreneurs! The first few hours of your day are the most important for your overall productivity. A consistent, intentional morning routine is the best thing you can do to reach your short and long term goals. You don’t have to be an “early bird,” but you can’t wing it! Constructing your routine takes a little planning.

Today, we discuss how to establish a great morning routine, starting with your habits each night. We offer easy tips to maximize productivity, defeat distractions, and produce your best work. With these strategies, you can meet one of the biggest challenges of being your own boss: setting your own schedule.

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When you’re working on projects you love, you need a laptop that hustles like you do. Surface Pro is fast, has a long-lasting battery, and works with your iPhone. It’s the lightest, most powerful Surface Pro ever. Run your business with the right tools. Check out Microsoft Surface.

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