If you were going to climb Mount Everest, would you want a video to show you how to get to the peak, or would you rather have a guide next to you along the way?   This is a no-brainer when climbing a mountain, but it might not be when it comes to business.   So many entrepreneurs still listen to opinions rather than turning to the experience of leaders with a proven track record.   In this episode, Chris explains how this is hurting both your business and your lifestyle.   You’ll hear the correct way to filter information so you don’t get lost in the noise and the one thing you should always ignore.   Tune in and find out how turning to experienced people you can trust will transform the way you work and the way you grow.   “80% of the time, learn from the past experiences of others, 20% listen to the opinions of those that you really trust and respect.” - Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Which Sherpa would you rather have leading you up the mountain?   - Why you shouldn’t be taking advice from people who don’t have a proven track record in business   - The 80/20 split that will make you successful in business and in life   - Why you need to make a shift in how you filter information   - How to add a disclaimer to your experience so you don’t set other entrepreneurs down the wrong path   - The one thing you should never, ever listen to   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

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Experience vs Opinion (Which is Better in Business?)

Your success and ability to maintain momentum are both heavily impacted by how well you’re able to recharge.   But rich people think about recharging completely differently than most people. What’s their secret?   In this episode, Chris shares the two things the most successful entrepreneurs do to recharge, be happier and healthier, and stay far more productive.   You’ll hear why your usual recharge methods aren’t working, the list you need to make and refer to daily, and the secret successful CEOs have been keeping.   Tune in and find out how you can get recharged when it matters most.    “You can't go through any serious stress in any area of your life without allowing yourself to recharge or you'll pay the consequences.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Why you need to have a system in place to get recharged - What’s the difference between recharging and escaping? Hear why escaping can do more harm than good - The list you need to keep on hand to make sure that you can recharge when it matters most - The most powerful way to recharge that nobody is telling you - How the people around you impact your energy, revenue, and personal growth   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

How Rich People Recharge (The TRUTH!)

Knowing who you need to hire is one of the most difficult parts of being a CEO, no matter what stage of growth you’re at. It’s also one of the most important things. Today, Chris explains exactly how to determine the next person you need to hire to grow your company to the next level. You’ll hear important things to keep in mind, like whether each new hire should be an employee and whether systems are more important than people.  He also shares how to build a process org chart step-by-step and how to use it to find the next A player in your business. Tune in, do this one hour exercise, and never make a poor hiring decision again.   “Time spent developing leaders has possibly been the most lucrative time that I've ever spent in any business.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Does everyone in your company need to be an employee if you want to see major growth? - Why the people in your company are even more important than your systems - How to make a process org chart, step by step - How to finalize the roles you need to fill within your company - The one question you need to ask yourself about your process org chart that will show you who you need to hire next   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

Your Next Best Hire

Do you know you’re about to hit a wall and burn out in your business? There are two things you don’t want to do. First, don’t wait until it’s too late, because burnout causes catastrophic effects. Second, don’t rely on TV or drinking to escape. In this episode, Chris explains why you don’t need an escape plan, you need a change in stimulus. He shares ideas for habits and hobbies you can adopt every week or every day to prevent burnout in every area of your life.Tune in and get ready to change how you think about recharging your mind and body.   “Your brain and your body, they’re amazing, miraculous organisms that thrive and that recharge on a change of stimulus.”-Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - How burning out affects your business - Will your “escape plan” make you less productive? - Why you need a change in stimulus - Daily and weekly habits you can adopt to change your stimulus and avoid burnout - Why you can’t take recharging to the extreme    Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/   

Preventing Burnout and Overwhelm in Business (And Life)

Is your company struggling to hit the eight-figure mark? You may only need to change one thing in your business to get you there.  In this episode, Chris explains the number one reason businesses stagnate at six or seven figures. You’ll hear how he helped one company get over that roadblock with a plan sketched on a napkin, and how even the biggest companies in the world use this tool consistently. Don’t put a nail in the coffin of your growth. Tune in and find out what you can start doing today to get over your income plateau.    “If you don't believe that surveying your customers and testing and tweaking your existing products is important… you're losing ground on your competition.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - How Chris helped a company go from six to eight figures with a plan sketched on a napkin - The number one reason companies fail to grow to eight figures - The best place to start if you don’t have systems inside your company - How a company with over 200 brands makes sure that their customers are happy - Are you losing ground on your competition?   Resources:   - Build to Grow Review - http://buildtogrowreview.com/    Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

Why Your Business Is Not Doing 8-Figures (yet!)

One of the most important aspects of sustainable growth in any company is having a solid leadership team. But before you can develop great leaders, you have to be a great leader yourself. In this episode, Chris explains the two things you need to consistently work on to become a better leader. He also shares the hidden reality of great leadership and the secret to aligning leaders with your company goals. Turn up the volume, get ready to take notes, and accept Chris’s 30-day challenge to take your leadership to the next level.    “Leadership boils down to the two things: it’s confidence, and it’s framing.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - The four things you need to focus on to create sustainable growth in your business   - The hidden truth of great leadership   - How to build your confidence as a leader, and why it matters   - One of the best tools to use you can use to psych yourself up   - Why framing your message correctly is a vital part of being a great leader   - Try this 30-day challenge to become more influential   - How to align your leadership team and employees with your company goals   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

How to Be a Better Leader (And Develop a Leadership Team)

In life and business, you’re going to have moments where things don’t go your way. You have the option of freezing and letting the issue compound or tackling it head on with a plan. In today’s episode, Chris gives you the essential things you need to build an effective plan to stay focused and keep moving forward when things go poorly. Tune in to hear how a solid plan can get you in front of the competition, why you need to be persistent but flexible, and why winging it in the face of adversity is not an option.   “Never stop working your plan. Be flexible, but be persistent.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Why you have to have a plan to stay focused when things don’t go your way   - The essential parts of an effective plan    - Why you need to be measuring your actions against your plan, even when things are going well   - How sticking to your plan can help you get ahead in life and in front of the competition   - What has made Chris successful, even when things have gone wrong    - Why it’s imperative that you’re flexible with your plan   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

How to React When Things Don't Go Your Way (As an Entrepreneur and in Life)

What if you could achieve massive, permanent growth this year without being constantly in launch mode, upping your ad spend, or changing your team? No matter the size of your company, making one acquisition can double your revenue without increasing your expenses. Today, Chris demystifies the company acquisition process so that you can get started looking for competitors who are ready to sell. You’ll hear the two guidelines to use when looking for a business to buy, how to negotiate deals, and why acquisitions are a surprisingly simple way to achieve game-changing growth.   “I’ve seen small companies make giant jumps in their growth by acquiring just one company” - Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Understanding the acquisition map and the key markers of a company that will increase your profits   - Why it’s important to only acquire companies that can assimilate into your culture and minimize expense increase   - What you need to know before starting negotiations   - How to negotiate the cost of an acquisition   - What the best deals look like that benefit you and the person selling   - If you think you don’t know of any companies you could acquire, find out why you need to turn toward your competitors    Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

Acquisitions Made Easy

The most valuable asset you can build into your company is a board.   It can be daunting to figure out whether a board of directors or advisors is right for your organization, and you might not know where to start looking for highly experienced people to join your team.   In this episode, Chris clears all of that up for you.   You’ll find out which type of board will suit your needs, what you need to do before you look for potential members, and how you can locate the right people who bring the right relationships and knowledge to the table. Tune in and hear the two lists you need to make right now and how you can start finding your board members today.   “A board of advisors adds this layer of highly focused expertise to your team.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - The primary difference between a board of directors and a board of advisors - The first list you need to make before you look for board members - How to determine what kind of people you need on your board and the expertise you need them to bring to your company - Think you don’t know the right people for your board? Think again, and hear how to locate them - The best way to open a line of communication with potential board members   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/      

How To Locate The Right People For Your Board of Directors (or Board of Advisors)

A board of advisors can help you scale faster, avoid obstacles, and open doors for huge opportunities in your business.   But how do you put a board together?   In this episode, Chris explains the three most important pieces of paperwork that you need to put together for your prospective board.   He also digs into how you can start building your board by starting with the top players in your industry.   Stay tuned until the end, because Chris gives you the link to download his Board Charter template for free.   “You'll be surprised how many really large business people want to help smaller growing companies, and they're willing to sit on your board if you lay it out properly to them.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - How many people you need on a board of advisors - The very first person you should bring on to your board of advisors - What you need to include in your Board Charter   - The two-page document you need to get prospective board members excited - What needs to be defined in your Board of Directors Agreement - How you can get a Board Charter template from Chris for free   Resources:   - Get your free Board of Advisors Charter template: https://chrisguerriero.com/BOA/    - How to Start and Manage a Board of Directors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnPzV9taltk    Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/     

The Best Paperwork For A Board of Directors or Board of Advisors

Business is all about momentum.   But when most businesses start experiencing growth, they celebrate and get comfortable, which makes them lose the headway they’ve gained.   How can you create systems and lead a team that is built to grow?   In this episode, Chris shares how you can develop a team and company that can handle your forward momentum.   He explains why you need to reward your employees with things that don’t include taking time away from work, the exact guidelines you need to keep in mind, and how to establish systems that act as pillars to support your growth.   Tune in to find out how you can gain and keep momentum in your business and every other area of your life.   “Growing anything in life, especially a business, is all about momentum” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - How to know it’s time to end a partnership with a team member who can’t handle momentum in your business - Why celebrating is the worst thing you can do after experiencing a growth spurt - The exact guidelines you need to follow when your business starts gaining momentum - How to build effective systems that will support your growth - The best ways to reward your team when they hit their targets that don’t include taking time away from your business   Resources:   - Built to Grow Review - BuiltToGrowReview.com    Connect with Chris:   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en    - ChrisGuerriero.com - https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

How To Gain Momentum in Business (and Life)

Your team creates the spine of your company and, as a leader, one of the most important things you can do to keep them strong and connected is to show them appreciation.   You can throw cash and gifts at your employees to thank them for their work, but how effective is that?   Picking up one simple, surprising habit will have an astoundingly greater impact on your team, and it’s completely free.   In this episode, Chris lets you in on what that practice is.   You’ll hear how to get started with the most effective way to show appreciation to your employees, how to practice at home, and how to turn it into the ultimate team-building exercise.   There is a time and a place for material presents, but this is the best way to consistently and genuinely thank your people for showing up for you and your company. “People are driven more by honest recognition than anything else in business.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - The number one thing you can do in your business to show your employees appreciation (hint: it’s not a gift or a bonus) - Why the results from this practice are so astounding and long-lasting - How to bring your team closer together without spending a dime on team-building trips or cheesy activities - What you can do to get started, even if you feel like you aren’t skilled enough to make this meaningful - What to focus on as you start this practice to get the best results   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/    - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - Instagram: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_    - ChrisGuerriero.com: https://chrisguerriero.com/ 

The Most Effective Way To Show Appreciation To Employees (NOT WHAT YOU THINK!)

Alpha entrepreneurs all have one thing in common: they know it’s not about the revenue.   If you’re focusing on the money coming into your business, you’re missing out on some of the biggest opportunities for growth.   Don’t believe it? In this episode, Chris shares what happened to his first business when he changed his target from more revenue to more market share.   You need to hear this if you’re ready to make huge moves in your market, regardless of your industry.   Tune in and follow the exercise at the end to take yourself from novice to alpha in one simple “A-ha!” moment.   “Either you're an alpha entrepreneur or you want to be. The only difference between those who are and those who aren't is knowing the few actions that create the most growth in your business.”-Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - The huge difference between novice entrepreneurs, successful entrepreneurs, and alpha entrepreneurs - Are you relying on the same systems and people during each stage of growth? Here’s why that’s a problem - What alpha entrepreneurs focus on instead of revenue that helps them grow faster in a year than most companies grow in a decade - How changing their focus helped Chris’s health club develop a message that put half of their competitors out of business in two years - Make this list right now to start creating the system that’s going to skyrocket your company’s growth   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A   - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en   - ChrisGuerriero.com: https://chrisguerriero.com/

Are You An Alpha Entrepreneur?

Are you making the most of your time in every meeting you attend?   As an entrepreneur, meetings are essential to keeping your team focused on the right targets, but they’re also great opportunities for you to learn.   In this episode, Chris shares the exercise you need to do before every single meeting in your life if you want to get the most out of them.   You’ll hear how to develop a game plan, not just for meetings, but also any seminars and conferences you attend.   Stop going into these conversations blind and take this advice to get better results from your personal and professional interactions.   “Go in with a pre-written game plan and you'll exceed your expectations in revenue and in profit and in connections.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - The exercise that helped Chris accomplish more in the last decade than most people accomplish in a lifetime - Questions you need to answer before every meeting - Do you need an agenda for personal meetings and quick phone calls? - It’s not just meetings that you need to prepare for. Hear what you need to do before seminars and conferences to get the most out of your time there - Why you need a pre-written game plan, regardless of your role in your next meeting   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A   - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en   - ChrisGuerriero.com: https://chrisguerriero.com/

Get Better Results From EVERY Meeting

You can wait to fall into the common traps that will make your business struggle and stifle your growth, or you can learn from the mistakes other entrepreneurs have already made.   In this episode, Chris shares the eight big mistakes he made when scaling his first company.   You’ll learn what you need to avoid when it comes to hiring and training a team, how you need to spend your day as the CEO of your business, and what you need to do to ensure you’re built to grow.   Chris also digs into specific exercises you can try in the next year to see how they impact your organizational structure and profit.   You don’t have time to run into these expensive problems yourself. Take time to prepare yourself today so that you’re not slowed down tomorrow.   “The speed at which we grow is directly determined by how fast we can learn lessons and then systematize those lessons so that we're not doomed to keep repeating those lessons over and over again.” -Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:    - Why you need to avoid software cycle so you can focus on your zone of genius   - Are you hiring used or new? Find out what Chris learned the hard way about bringing in talent   - Why you need to focus on training leaders instead of building teams   - The biggest mistake you can make with your employees that will destroy your team’s culture and trust   - The one thing you must measure in your business (hint: it’s not revenue)   - One exercise you need to do in the next year to improve your organization and increase your revenue   - How to effectively study your competition so you can differentiate yourself and your company   - How to seek advice from mentors at each stage of growth so you can scale faster and more effectively   Resources:   - Part 1 of the Board Series: How to Start and Manage a Board of Directors: https://i.ytimg.com/an_webp/HnPzV9taltk/mqdefault_6s.webp?du=3000&sqp=CMqRvO4F&rs=AOn4CLAreo99-a_nuiyHHqi-e6kPN7oRxw   Connect with Chris:   - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08IA_CVgpA2dwTNB3mnw9A   - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisguerriero/   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGuerriero_   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisguerriero_/?hl=en   - ChrisGuerriero.com: https://chrisguerriero.com/

8 Mistakes I Made Scaling My First Business

In the Built To Grow show I detail the EXACT strategies responsible for growing each of my 8-figure companies. You also learn how I've helped companies to more than triple in size in less than a year. And you get the exact process we use with companies to help them generate millions of dollars over the course of months, because... The truth is businesses that are built to grow always grow. On the other hand, businesses that were not specifically engineered to grow, rarely grow and often hit plateaus. But when you know how to grow effectively, scaling becomes predictable.Nothing we discuss here is theory, fluff, or guesswork.

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