We open up Brad's personal Apple Notes file he's been keeping for years with key learning lessons building Elevar. Listen in as Brad and Nate discuss each and translate into tips you can implement for your own business.

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(00:00) Journal of learning lessons shared with listeners.
(05:14) Founders may not receive honest feedback
(09:00) Empowering leaders and cutting unnecessary expenses.
(10:16) Frequent product changes require regular team training.
(16:21) Focusing on CRM and automation for growth.
(22:07) Customer buying story, emotion, and consistency.
(26:29) Understanding personality type for effective task management.

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Dive into the essentials of content creation and audience building. We explore the importance of starting simple and staying consistent, focusing on authenticity, and the power of documenting daily activities. Discover why it's not about the polish, but the value and entertainment you provide. Hear insights on the significance of transparency and personal stories, like overcoming anxiety when posting on LinkedIn. This episode is all about providing value, connecting personally with your audience, and diversifying your content to resonate with more people.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Evolving brand image, founder-led content initiatives.
(04:33) Start niche, then diversify as audience broadens.
(08:37) Algorithm now favors engaging, entertaining content variety.
(12:17) Advice on relatable marketing and authenticity.
(16:42) Create broad content to draw in audience.
(21:08) Entertaining content with subtle product placement strategy.
(32:31) Publish content for others' benefit, not self-promotion.

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Comparing NBA draft decisions to starting early vs founding later in life as an entrepreneur. Brad also shares his experience from Philip McKernan's Brave Soul retreat he just got back from with his wife. We explore the importance of understanding our past behaviors, using tools like the "why exercise" and the "mask exercise" to align our true selves with our goals. Tune in to learn tools about powerful personal development that can help in your family, personal, and professional worlds.

Timestamps:

(03:53) Entrepreneurial decision: start early vs. being a #2 to learn (then start)
(08:59) The importance of time and experience.
(12:48) Age and success relationship in entrepreneurial endeavors.
(14:47) Why older entrepreneurs have higher probability of success
(21:20) Overcoming the "good enough" trap to avoid regret.
(23:30) Reflecting on childhood shapes present and future.
(29:21) Challenging beliefs, questioning actions, seeking purpose.
(31:29) Understanding past's impact on present, striving for improvement.
(34:53) Choice between dark and light energy acceptance.
(40:46) Reflecting on inability to pause and reflect.
(42:56) Recognize anger's impact, seek alignment and love.
(49:25) Understand your motivations to succeed.

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Links:

BraveSoul / Philip McKernan

Learn more about Brad Redding / Connect on LinkedIn and Instagram

Connect with Nate Winkler on Instagram