Being a business owner has its rewards, but it can be very stressful, especially when operating the business yourself. You only have a limited time and energy each day, so you can't possibly do everything.

There's value in being an expert and becoming indispensable at work. But, reaching new levels of success requires letting go of specific day-to-day tasks. To scale faster, you must fire yourself from time-consuming and repetitive tasks you've been doing and learn to delegate, outsource, or automate. However, letting go can be pretty scary.

So, how do you move from being a business owner and operator to becoming a leader? How do you free up more time to focus on more impactful things? That's what we are discussing today with my good buddy Austin Netzley.

If you're an entrepreneur or a business owner who wishes to scale faster without getting overwhelmed, join us in this episode of SMART Businesses Do THIS!

About the Guest:

Austin Netzley is a business investor, advisor, author, and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and CEO of 2X, helping 6- and 7-figure entrepreneurs break free from the day-to-day operations and scale exponentially with operational excellence. Austin is also the author of the updated book “From 6 to 7 Figures.”

“Complexity is the enemy. That is what is killing people right from the start. So we've got to be able to simplify.”

- Austin Netzley

In This Episode:

- What does Austin and his team do?

- What are the biggest issues holding business owners back from scaling?

- How do you determine which business activities to stop or continue?

- Finding the balance between sticking to the basics and innovating

- What to do when you feel drained in running your business

- What functions can you delegate or outsource?

- How to work less hours and do more impactful things

And much more…

Resources Mentioned:

- Books by Austin Netzley - https://www.amazon.com/Books-Austin-Netzley/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AAustin+Netzley

Connect with Austin Netzley:

- Website - https://2x.co/

- Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/scale2x/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/netzley/

- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austingnetzley/

Connect with Adam Lyons:

- Website - https://thesmartblueprint.com/

- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/theadamlyons/

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheAdamLyons/

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With the rise of AI, more and more people are outsourcing tasks to robots to save time and money. Now more than ever, you see many books coming out, and guess what? They're written with the help of AI. We're also seeing a wave of digital narration. After all, why narrate your book when you can ask AI to do it? 

Well, AI can do many things, but there are still limitations, And my guest agrees 100%. Capturing and conveying the meaning and sound of a book is a unique skill that requires human emotion. Who better to know that than an audiobook narrator? So, let's get right to the conversation.

Today, I am joined by my friend Danny Galvez. He is an exceptional individual, and he is unashamedly funny. If you're not yet a fan of his, I'm sure you will be by the time you listen to this episode.

If you're excited to write and narrate your book, join us in this episode of SMART Businesses Do THIS!

About the Guest:

Danny Galvez is a Business Development Consultant, author, speaker, podcast and audiobook producer, voice-over artist, and course creator, among others. 

“No matter what we do in life, whether it's AI or doing it naturally, we have to verify.” 

- Danny Galvez

In This Episode:

-   Why should somebody do their audiobook when they can just get an AI robot to do it?

-   What things can you outsource to AI?

-   Considering people's shrinking attention span, will they still listen to audiobooks or go for shorter, faster content in TikTok or Instagram?

-   Should everyone have a book?

-   The dangers of relying too much on AI, especially for kids

-   Business and relationship conversation from Adam's experience and how it relates to AI

And much more…

Resources Mentioned: 

-   Designrr - https://designrr.io/

-  Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday - https://www.amazon.com/Perennial-Seller-Making-Marketing-Lasts/dp/0143109014

Connect with Danny Galvez: 

-   Website - https://dannygalvez.phonesites.com/

- Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/danny.galvez.3382/

-   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dannygalvez2/

-   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-galvez-186a7420

Connect with Adam Lyons:

-   Website - https://thesmartblueprint.com/

-   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/theadamlyons/

-   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheAdamLyons/

-   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/TheAdamLyons/

People say that having the right mindset is crucial for achieving limitless potential. We all have a mindset, yet we don't always consider how it affects our lives.

The right mindset can ignite our ambition and push us to thrive. However, a negative mindset can make us blind to opportunities and hinder our ability to grow and succeed. 

Your mindset or psychology has much to do with what you achieve in life and business. Successful entrepreneurs are often thought of as exceptional individuals born with unique abilities that make them extraordinary. 

But what is the reality about success? What is the right mindset for entrepreneurs to become successful?

Today, I have my good buddy, Ani Manian, to discuss how someone's psychology impacts their ability to achieve success. This conversation is mind-blowing, especially for those who are interested in psychology, mindset, and discovering our limitless potential.

If you want to know how to become an extraordinary entrepreneur and human being, join us in today's episode of SMART Businesses Do THIS!

About the Guest:

Ani Manian is a coach for many exceptional human beings, helping them get more out of themselves and their lives. He has worked with CEOs of billion-dollar companies and not-for-profit corporations, entrepreneurs, doctors, bankers, actors, executives, and people at the top of their field. 

His clients fondly refer to Ani as The Ultimate Mirror because, in their work together, they see and know themselves more clearly than they ever have before.

“The masterpiece we're looking for in business, in relationships, in health, in any aspect of our life is typically a process of removing what doesn't belong. And that's much easier.” 

- Ani Manian

In This Episode:

-   Why is a mindset worth considering when it comes to the entrepreneurial journey?

-   What are the common problems of business owners or founders?

-   How to develop the right mindset while running your business

-   Can you teach someone to have the right psychology or mindset?

-   Are you unconsciously sabotaging your success? 

-   What is it like to work with Ani?

And much more…

Connect with Ani Manian: 

-   Website - https://animanian.com/

-   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ani.manian/

-   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@animanian

Connect with Adam Lyons:

-   Website - https://thesmartblueprint.com/

-   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/theadamlyons/

-   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheAdamLyons/

-   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/TheAdamLyons/