Join me on this episode of the Ready Yet podcast as I chat with John St. Pierre, CEO of the Rhombus Group and author of &apos;The 100 Million Dollar Journey&apos;. Discover how &apos;patient ambition&apos; can transform the way you build and scale your business. We dive into the importance of aligning your business goals with a long-term life plan, avoiding instant gratification traps, and navigating the messy middle of entrepreneurial growth.GUEST RESOURCESA seasoned entrepreneur, John boasts a 25-year career co-founding and leading businesses. He jump started his journey with College Pro Painters, then thrived in leadership roles at startups before co-founding two successful companies exceeding $50 million. Today, John leads BrandPoint Services, a flourishing $100 million+ commercial contracting firm.<a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstpierre'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstpierre</a><a href='https://100mjourney.com'>https://100mjourney.com</a><a href='https://brandpointservices.com'>https://brandpointservices.com</a><a href='https://entrepreneursunited.us'>https://entrepreneursunited.us</a> <h1>Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential.</h1> <a href='https://erinmarcus.com/'>Learn more about Erin Marcus</a> Join us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/erin.marcus.3'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/erinmarcusuntamedsuccess'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ErinMarcusUntamedSuccess'>YouTube</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Join me on this episode of the Ready Yet podcast as I chat with John St. Pierre, CEO of the Rhombus Group and author of &amp;apos;The 100 Million Dollar Journey&amp;apos;. Discover how &amp;apos;patient ambition&amp;apos; can transform the way you build and scale your business. We dive into the importance of aligning your business goals with a long-term life plan, avoiding instant gratification traps, and navigating the messy middle of entrepreneurial growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;GUEST RESOURCES&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A seasoned entrepreneur, John boasts a 25-year career co-founding and leading businesses. He jump started his journey with College Pro Painters, then thrived in leadership roles at startups before co-founding two successful companies exceeding $50 million. Today, John leads BrandPoint Services, a flourishing $100 million+ commercial contracting firm.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstpierre'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstpierre&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://100mjourney.com'&gt;https://100mjourney.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://brandpointservices.com'&gt;https://brandpointservices.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://entrepreneursunited.us'&gt;https://entrepreneursunited.us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://erinmarcus.com/'&gt;Learn more about Erin Marcus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join us on &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/erin.marcus.3'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/erinmarcusuntamedsuccess'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ErinMarcusUntamedSuccess'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Join me on this episode of the Ready Yet podcast as I chat with John St. Pierre, CEO of the Rhombus Group and author of 'The 100 Million Dollar Journey'. Discover how 'patient ambition' can transform the way you build and scale your business. We dive into the importance of aligning your business goals with a long-term life plan, avoiding instant gratification traps, and navigating the messy middle of entrepreneurial growth. GUEST RESOURCES A seasoned entrepreneur, John boasts a 25-year career...

Episode 284 with John St.Pierre: Aligning Business Goals with Life Ambitions

My guest today is David Shriner-Cahn, President of TEND Strategic Partners, and Host of the Smashing the Plateau Podcast. From corporate to solo consultant, David shares his journey, explores the importance of networking, discusses the challenges of negotiating, and the critical role of communication in business. We also explore how to balance emotions and logic, the value of community, and why it&apos;s crucial to constantly push ourselves beyond our comfort zones for growth.GUEST RESOURCESDavid Shriner-Cahn’s weekly advice program has been named by Forbes as a Podcast To Power Up Your Ultra-Lean Business. David has also been recognized as an Entrepreneur That Will Change The Way You Communicate by Inc. Magazine.  David is the podcast host and community builder behind Smashing the Plateau, an online platform offering resources, accountability, and camaraderie to high-performing professionals who are making the leap from the corporate career track to entrepreneurial business ownership.  <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn</a><a href='https://smashingtheplateau.com'>https://smashingtheplateau.com</a> <h1>Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential.</h1> <a href='https://erinmarcus.com/'>Learn more about Erin Marcus</a> Join us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/erin.marcus.3'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/erinmarcusuntamedsuccess'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ErinMarcusUntamedSuccess'>YouTube</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;My guest today is David Shriner-Cahn, President of TEND Strategic Partners, and Host of the Smashing the Plateau Podcast. From corporate to solo consultant, David shares his journey, explores the importance of networking, discusses the challenges of negotiating, and the critical role of communication in business. We also explore how to balance emotions and logic, the value of community, and why it&amp;apos;s crucial to constantly push ourselves beyond our comfort zones for growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;GUEST RESOURCES&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David Shriner-Cahn’s weekly advice program has been named by Forbes as a Podcast To Power Up Your Ultra-Lean Business. David has also been recognized as an Entrepreneur That Will Change The Way You Communicate by Inc. Magazine.  David is the podcast host and community builder behind Smashing the Plateau, an online platform offering resources, accountability, and camaraderie to high-performing professionals who are making the leap from the corporate career track to entrepreneurial business ownership.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://smashingtheplateau.com'&gt;https://smashingtheplateau.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://erinmarcus.com/'&gt;Learn more about Erin Marcus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join us on &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/erin.marcus.3'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/erinmarcusuntamedsuccess'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ErinMarcusUntamedSuccess'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

My guest today is David Shriner-Cahn, President of TEND Strategic Partners, and Host of the Smashing the Plateau Podcast. From corporate to solo consultant, David shares his journey, explores the importance of networking, discusses the challenges of negotiating, and the critical role of communication in business. We also explore how to balance emotions and logic, the value of community, and why it's crucial to constantly push ourselves beyond our comfort zones for growth. GUEST RESOURCES Davi...

Episode 283 with David Shriner-Cahn: Effective Communication and Building the Right Network

Join me on this episode of the Ready App Podcast as I chat with Laurie Barkman about the crucial steps in creating a sellable asset for your business. We dive into the impact of a solid exit strategy and how to prepare well in advance to make your business more attractive to buyers. Laurie shares valuable insights from her extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, offering actionable steps for business owners to ensure their business is both valuable and transferable.GUEST RESOURCESLaurie Barkman, a former CEO and M&amp;A advisor, guides business owners towards successful exits. She founded The Business Transition Sherpa® to provide transition advisory and coaching. Laurie is also an author, adjunct professor, and podcast host, sharing her expertise on business transition, succession, and entrepreneurship.Get a free digital copy of the Amazon best-selling book, &quot;The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options” <a href='https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/the-business-transition-handbook'>https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/the-business-transition-handbook</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman</a><a href='https://linktr.ee/businesstransitionsherpa'>https://linktr.ee/businesstransitionsherpa</a>  <h1>Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential.</h1> <a href='https://erinmarcus.com/'>Learn more about Erin Marcus</a> Join us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/erin.marcus.3'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/erinmarcusuntamedsuccess'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ErinMarcusUntamedSuccess'>YouTube</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Join me on this episode of the Ready App Podcast as I chat with Laurie Barkman about the crucial steps in creating a sellable asset for your business. We dive into the impact of a solid exit strategy and how to prepare well in advance to make your business more attractive to buyers. Laurie shares valuable insights from her extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, offering actionable steps for business owners to ensure their business is both valuable and transferable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;GUEST RESOURCES&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Laurie Barkman, a former CEO and M&amp;amp;A advisor, guides business owners towards successful exits. She founded The Business Transition Sherpa® to provide transition advisory and coaching. Laurie is also an author, adjunct professor, and podcast host, sharing her expertise on business transition, succession, and entrepreneurship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a free digital copy of the Amazon best-selling book, &amp;quot;The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options” &lt;a href='https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/the-business-transition-handbook'&gt;https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/the-business-transition-handbook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://linktr.ee/businesstransitionsherpa'&gt;https://linktr.ee/businesstransitionsherpa&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://erinmarcus.com/'&gt;Learn more about Erin Marcus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join us on &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/erin.marcus.3'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/erinmarcusuntamedsuccess'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ErinMarcusUntamedSuccess'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Join me on this episode of the Ready App Podcast as I chat with Laurie Barkman about the crucial steps in creating a sellable asset for your business. We dive into the impact of a solid exit strategy and how to prepare well in advance to make your business more attractive to buyers. Laurie shares valuable insights from her extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, offering actionable steps for business owners to ensure their business is both valuable and transferable. GUEST RESOURCES ...

Episode 282 with Laurie Barkman: Creating a Sellable Business Asset

Join me on this episode of the Ready Yet podcast as I chat with Amy Kemp about the movement of money and how to keep it flowing. Amy shares her journey of accidentally starting businesses, her passion for developing people, and the importance of not letting money define your self-worth. We dive into practical tips on maintaining financial stability, staying open to opportunities, and connecting authentically with others. Don&apos;t miss out on Amy&apos;s valuable insights and check out her new book, &apos;I See You,&apos; for more on achieving influence, impact, and income without burning out.GUEST RESOURCESAmy Kemp, CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc., helps leaders identify and change subconscious habits that hinder them. As a certified Habit Finder coach, she&apos;s guided hundreds of women leaders and teams through this process, culminating in her book &quot;I See You,&quot; empowering women to achieve more without extra effort.Take the Habit Finder Assessment for FREE: <a href='https://amykemp.com/habit-finder-assessment'>https://amykemp.com/habit-finder-assessment</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/amykempinc'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/amykempinc</a> <h1>Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential.</h1> <a href='https://erinmarcus.com/'>Learn more about Erin Marcus</a> Join us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/erin.marcus.3'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/erinmarcusuntamedsuccess'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ErinMarcusUntamedSuccess'>YouTube</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Join me on this episode of the Ready Yet podcast as I chat with Amy Kemp about the movement of money and how to keep it flowing. Amy shares her journey of accidentally starting businesses, her passion for developing people, and the importance of not letting money define your self-worth. We dive into practical tips on maintaining financial stability, staying open to opportunities, and connecting authentically with others. Don&amp;apos;t miss out on Amy&amp;apos;s valuable insights and check out her new book, &amp;apos;I See You,&amp;apos; for more on achieving influence, impact, and income without burning out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;GUEST RESOURCES&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Amy Kemp, CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc., helps leaders identify and change subconscious habits that hinder them. As a certified Habit Finder coach, she&amp;apos;s guided hundreds of women leaders and teams through this process, culminating in her book &amp;quot;I See You,&amp;quot; empowering women to achieve more without extra effort.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take the Habit Finder Assessment for FREE: &lt;a href='https://amykemp.com/habit-finder-assessment'&gt;https://amykemp.com/habit-finder-assessment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/amykempinc'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/amykempinc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://erinmarcus.com/'&gt;Learn more about Erin Marcus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join us on &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/erin.marcus.3'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/erinmarcusuntamedsuccess'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ErinMarcusUntamedSuccess'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Join me on this episode of the Ready Yet podcast as I chat with Amy Kemp about the movement of money and how to keep it flowing. Amy shares her journey of accidentally starting businesses, her passion for developing people, and the importance of not letting money define your self-worth. We dive into practical tips on maintaining financial stability, staying open to opportunities, and connecting authentically with others. Don't miss out on Amy's valuable insights and check out her new book, 'I...

Episode 281 with Amy Kemp: The Art of Money Movement

I am excited to share my conversation with guest Catherine O&apos;Leary, owner and founder of Client Intelligence Agency, on this episode of the Ready Yet Podcast. Join us as we dive into the crucial role of understanding and listening to your ideal clients, using Tupperware&apos;s recent bankruptcy as a cautionary tale. Discover how failing to adapt to consumer needs can spell disaster, and learn actionable insights to stay ahead of your competition. GUEST RESOURCESCatharine O&apos;Leary, known as the &apos;Quiz Queen,&apos; is an expert in client engagement. With over three decades in market research and consumer insights, she specializes in attracting ideal clients and boosting revenue. Her approach uses questions to foster strong client relationships and grow businesses. Join her mission to harness the power of curiosity to connect with your ideal clients.Learn how to create and launch your first or next quiz for free here:  <a href='https://yourfreequiz.com'>https://yourfreequiz.com</a><a href='https://catharineoleary.com'>https://catharineoleary.com</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/catharineoleary'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/catharineoleary</a> <h1>Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential.</h1> <a href='https://erinmarcus.com/'>Learn more about Erin Marcus</a> Join us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/erin.marcus.3'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/erinmarcusuntamedsuccess'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ErinMarcusUntamedSuccess'>YouTube</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;I am excited to share my conversation with guest Catherine O&amp;apos;Leary, owner and founder of Client Intelligence Agency, on this episode of the Ready Yet Podcast. Join us as we dive into the crucial role of understanding and listening to your ideal clients, using Tupperware&amp;apos;s recent bankruptcy as a cautionary tale. Discover how failing to adapt to consumer needs can spell disaster, and learn actionable insights to stay ahead of your competition. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;GUEST RESOURCES&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catharine O&amp;apos;Leary, known as the &amp;apos;Quiz Queen,&amp;apos; is an expert in client engagement. With over three decades in market research and consumer insights, she specializes in attracting ideal clients and boosting revenue. Her approach uses questions to foster strong client relationships and grow businesses. Join her mission to harness the power of curiosity to connect with your ideal clients.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn how to create and launch your first or next quiz for free here:  &lt;a href='https://yourfreequiz.com'&gt;https://yourfreequiz.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://catharineoleary.com'&gt;https://catharineoleary.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/catharineoleary'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/catharineoleary&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://erinmarcus.com/'&gt;Learn more about Erin Marcus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join us on &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/erin.marcus.3'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/erinmarcusuntamedsuccess'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ErinMarcusUntamedSuccess'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

I am excited to share my conversation with guest Catherine O'Leary, owner and founder of Client Intelligence Agency, on this episode of the Ready Yet Podcast. Join us as we dive into the crucial role of understanding and listening to your ideal clients, using Tupperware's recent bankruptcy as a cautionary tale. Discover how failing to adapt to consumer needs can spell disaster, and learn actionable insights to stay ahead of your competition.  GUEST RESOURCES Catharine O'Leary, known as t...

Episode 280 with Catharine O’Leary: Understanding and Listening to Your Ideal Clients

For years I’ve witnessed entrepreneurs and small business owners not have the business they want to have….not have the impact they want to have……not have the life they want to have. And it’s not because they weren’t smart enough or good enough at what they do. The truth of it is that the biggest thing holding us all back from the amazing things that are possible is US! That’s right. Whether we realize it or not, we do this to ourselves! This podcast is dedicated to those people who are ready to be more…do more….step into more.

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