Aaron Spivak’s Post

Great insight towards the other side of business👍

10 keys we've learned in our journey of building a Rockstar team in a small business. 🔟 1.) Actually care about people, not just what they can do for you. Care about the customers and your team. This builds a personal and business reputation in your community that people see as a light in a dark world. 💡 2.) Build a great company culture, and it starts with you! You don't need to spend tons of money to do it either. Communicate clearly with your team, and be honest and transparent. Tell them the freaking truth! 🤷♂️ 3.) Don't believe you're better than them because you are not. If you DO believe you're better than your team or your customers, they'll see it and resent you. If you can't help but feel this way, your business is cooked. 🍳 Sell the business and move on because people aren't dumb. They'll smell it on you. 😬 4.) Have standards and excellence for yourself and them and be unapologetic. Tough love is a great thing. 🫂 5.) When you have or find a great fit, treat them like the gold they are. Rockstars want to work with other rockstars, but it starts with one. 🎸🤘 6.) NEVER let the boat anchors stick around. Dead weight is not fruitful... They gotta go, and today... no matter what. 😓 7.) Build processes around attracting, training, empowering, retaining, and promoting your best. Give them upward mobility when you can. 🪜 8.) Praise them publically and discipline them privately. Have their back, then coach them up. 📋 9.) Encourage them to chase their dreams even if that's not best for you. 🪹 10.) Pay them well and above market rate for their position and skill. 🤑 You can do it, we can help! ❤️ #laundromatmillionaire #buildthatbuilding #BoostYourProfits #justgettingstarted

🌟From Job Loss to Thriving Entrepreneur🌟 When the pandemic hit, my client Jane lost her job and was left with just $150 in her bank account. Determined to turn her situation around, she joined our Social Media Manager Academy on a payment plan. Within 30 days, she landed her first client, and in just 90 days, she was making $10k per month! But Jane didn't stop there. Six months later, she joined our Accelerator Program to scale her business to an agency model. She incorporated our hybrid portfolio strategy, which allowed her to work less and earn more by diversifying her revenue streams. Now, Jane has a thriving business: 👭 She scaled to an agency model and hired a team 💫 Launched a high-ticket coaching program 💻 Created a membership for service-based businesses With these strategies, her revenue doubled to $20k per month without working more hours. Jane loves the freedom of being a freelancer, setting her own schedule, and escaping the corporate 9-5 hamster wheel. Her journey shows what's possible with the right support and determination. If you're looking to transform your business and achieve similar success, now's the perfect time. Ready to take the leap? Let’s make this summer the start of your success story! 💪✨

Keep your purpose alive. Because the shit will hit the fan. When I built my first business 12 years ago my main drivers were pretty superficial: Play the game of the entrepreneur and earn some good money. I worked my ass off to get this start-up off the ground. I was doing the typical work-hard-play-hard lifestyle with 80–100 hr work weeks. The company grew and after a few years, I saw it had become quite future-proof. I could take a more reflective back seat while the organization was doing more of the work. However, by that point I was 20 kilos heavier than I am now, and rather pale because of my unhealthy lifestyle. And more importantly, I lacked meaning - you could almost call me nihilistic back then. I knew I had to find deeper meaning and purpose. That was actually the start of my awakening. Soon after my awakening, I found my inner calling. When I found purpose and aimed to create a company rooted in it, I initially thought, ‘Now it’s going to be an easy ride, this is my purpose, right?’ I couldn’t have been more mistaken. Reflecting on growing my first company 12 years ago, that was actually quite an easy ride. I did put in a lot of hours, but we never had to pivot. The business model of the company was the same on day one as it was on the day I left the company. However, with the creation of what would evolve into Awake Origins, we had to pivot 5 or 6 times. And often it felt like an uphill battle. However, never ever did I doubt whether I should continue. Even if it would have taken me 30 more years to get things going, I would have continued. This is why I am here, and I will find a way. That is the Power of Purpose. However, you have to keep that feeling of purpose alive. When the shit hits the fan, when you are tired, when you can’t find the answers, you have to keep connecting to why you are doing it. And that is only possible when that purpose comes from your deepest essence.

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Be BRAVE in business...we're all told we have to be BRAVER - do all the things we are scared to do and step out of our comfort zone 💪  And in 2024 I have made a commitment to be braver in my own business journey...so taking a few moments today to take inspiration from the brave things I have already done... 🚀 Embarking on a Fresh Start at 29: Rebuilding my life was like stepping into the unknown, armed with courage and resilience. It was a journey of self-discovery and reinvention. 🌐 Venturing into Entrepreneurship: The decision to set up a new business was a leap of faith. It meant embracing uncertainty, taking risks, and dancing with the exhilarating rhythm of entrepreneurship. 🧠 Confronting Mental Health Struggles: Facing my mental health struggles head-on was an act of bravery. Opening up, seeking support, and championing my own well-being became a transformative journey of strength. 🎤 Sharing My Story on Stage: Standing on that stage, vulnerable yet empowered, and sharing my story with hundreds was a courageous act. It was about breaking down walls, connecting with others, and embracing the power of authenticity. Being brave isn't about a single grand act; it's about the daily choices, the bold decisions, and the resilience required to navigate this entrepreneurial circus. So...don't leave me hanging here...what's the bravest thing you've ever done? 💖✨

Are you in your first year or two of business? You still aren't quite sure what you’re doing but feel you should know. Things are not quite what you thought they would be, or wanted them to be, and you feel like you’ve been giving it socks but it’s falling short? That’s ok, we were there too. That feeling of knowing what you know and thinking it ‘should’ be enough, but the results not being apparent in the real world. We get that feeling. We have had that feeling. Usually, there is a step or a couple of steps that have been missed or forgotten, OR … someone just never taught you they were necessary! Sometimes it's because the message you want to put out, and the message you’re putting out are two different things, just because you haven’t asked for some feedback from a person you can genuinely trust. Sometimes it’s because you haven’t fully owned what you want to do and are one foot in, one foot out, and hopeful something happens. That’s just a confidence thing, and we’ve got you for that too. There are so many reasons why things don’t happen in reality when we think they should, and the only way to understand what your reasons are, is to get some eyes on from people who genuinely care about your success. Who want to see you put all your ducks in a row and hear them all quack in harmony. Because that feels like fun. That feels like easy breathing and no stress. And we love those feelings. So … let us help you get to those places, and see what it feels like to hear your ducks quacking. On April 13th in Mullingar Park Hotel, we will be taking you on a journey from VISION TO VENTURE, where you will clarify your idea, put your dream into action, and launch, or relaunch, your business with enthusiasm, passion, and excitement AND a support system that you've never had before. We are the 'Brain-Storm Troopers', and with our powers combined, you will have done in a day what most couldn't imagine doing in months. Drop us a message to get yourself booked into VISION TO VENTURE. See you there! Vicki McGowan #visiontoventure #womeninireland #entrepreneursunited #letsgo

Happy Monday, everyone! ☀️ As we kick off a new week, here’s a thought to propel us forward: “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” - Zig Ziglar Whether it’s taking the first step towards a new business venture, reaching out to a potential client, or just organizing your week ahead, the journey to greatness begins with that single step. Let’s embrace the start of something new this week and remember that each step, no matter how small, is a step towards greatness. What’s your first step going to be? #MondayMotivation #StartToBeGreat #RealEstate #PacificHomeGroup #NewBeginnings

🚀 From Performing in 80 Countries to Building 7-Figure Businesses 🌍 Imagine this: I’m standing on the leg of a seaplane in an Alaskan fjord, the icy wind biting at my face, looking around in awe. Suddenly, everyone reboards, the door slams shut, and the engine roars to life. 😱 My heart races—do I cling to the plane or brave the freezing waters, risking grizzly bears? In that heart-stopping moment, I lock eyes with the pilot, who’s laughing hysterically. It’s a prank. 😂 I reenter the plane, relief and embarrassment flooding over me as everyone chuckles. This wild moment was just the beginning. Over the next few years, I performed in over 80 countries. But at 23, craving something new, I moved to London and pitched a business idea to one of my mentors. To my amazement, they said yes. Diving into entrepreneurship, I absorbed everything I could about building businesses through storytelling, growth hacking, and empowering teams. This ignited my passion, leading to a life-changing cold email to Andrea Stolpe, a multi-platinum songwriter and Berklee professor. Six months passed without a reply, and I almost gave up hope. Then, one crisp November morning, I saw it: “Sorry for the delay. It’s been hectic, but I’m interested. Let’s set up a meeting.” 🙌 After a few calls, we launched our business. In 2020, we planned a series of songwriting retreats around the world, right before COVID 🤦♀️. With some major pivoting, we managed to get through and we’re now celebrating our fourth year running mentorship programs and retreats around the world. This has been my most fulfilling venture yet. 🌟 Reflecting on nearly a decade, I’ve helped scale several businesses to 7-figures. It’s been a privilege working with exceptional creatives and entrepreneurs worldwide, and I’m so excited to share my next venture: “Talent Archaeology” with you. More info coming next week 👀 Here’s to following dreams! ✨ 👇 Have you ever had a life-changing moment that came from an email? I’d love to hear your story. . . . #inspiration #lifechangingmoments #dreambig

In charge of a team? Be sure you're taking charge of your life first. Back when I was a first-time founder, my personal life was in shambles: - Drowning in debt - No budget - Struggling to cover monthly expenses - Zero exercise - Surviving on the cheapest food Mind you, I wasn't a fresh-faced 19-year-old chasing startup dreams. I was a 28-year-old Navy vet with a Stanford business degree. But all that meant little. I wasn't owning up to my life. Fast forward to being a third-time CEO. Now, I treat my personal life like a company's balance sheet: - Zero personal debt - A solid budget in place - Basics always covered - Investment in my health and future Sure, I'm committed to my team and clients. But it starts with being unflinchingly responsible for myself.