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7 Figure Principles

124 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 126 ratings

This is a podcast for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high achievers and not for people who want to be average.

It’s about all of the lessons Chandler learned the hard way leading one of the fastest-growing companies in America…and growing Self Publishing School from 0 to over $16M in the last 5 years.

With each episode, he'll help you learn and apply the business and life principles to grow your business while making an impact.

Hope you enjoy the podcast! Thanks for subscribing.

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Episodes

How To Create A Playbook For Your Company (And Systematize Any Job Or Business)

April 30, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 10.8 MB

For months people have been asking me to release an episode on how to create a playbook / how to create systems in your business and it’s FINALLY here. Previously I released an episode on WHY systems are important in your company and just about everyone said: “This is great…but how do I freaking do it??!! I need the step-by-step.” 🙃 You asked. Here it is! Hope you like it. Let me know what you think. P.S. Forward this to your team so they can get a playbook created in your company…and...

WHY It's Important To Have Systems (Aka. A "Playbook") In Your Business!!

April 28, 2020 11:07 - 13 minutes - 8.37 MB

In this episode I talk about WHY systems are important...and how to get your employees to "buy-in" to using them. I also talk about WHY having a playbook is important for you as a business owner or employee to: A. get promoted B. take more time off C. make more money Systems aren't the most exciting thing in the world...but they will change your life and your business. Hope you enjoy the episode! :) SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we...

How To Create A Company Profit Share

April 21, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 8.44 MB

Does your company have a profit share? If not, here’s why you should have one…and how to set it up the RIGHT way. Does the company you work at have a profit share? If not, maybe you should come work at Self Publishing School! 😜 SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k

How To Create Job Scorecards For Your Employees (Better Than A Job Description!)

April 16, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 8.71 MB

Download my Job Scorecard template here: https://elevateyoursystems.com/jobsco... Do you create a Job Scorecard for every position in your company? If not, you're making a huge mistake. Not having a Job Scorecard (or a clear idea of what you're hiring for) is the biggest hiring mistake I see entrepreneurs make. If you don't know what you're hiring for and what success looks like with that position, the chances of hiring an A player are slim to none. I heard about this concept from ...

The ONLY 3 Ways To Grow A Business

April 14, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.45 MB

Did you know there’s only 3 way to grow a business? Here’s what they are... SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k  

SPECIAL EPISODE: Bringing Back the SPS Podcast

April 10, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.06 MB

A College Dropout's Approach To Learning & Education

April 09, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.24 MB

Did you waste $10,000+/year on college? If so, how much have you spent after college continuing your education? 🤔 I’m not talking about getting an MBA or even a PhD…I’m talking about investing in alternative methods of education. As my pastor would say growing up: “I’m amazed at how people will pay $25,000 to GET married (wedding)…but they won’t pay $500 to STAY married (marriage conference)." Likewise, I’m amazed at how many people will spend $100k+ to GET a college degree…but they ...

The Untold Secret: Why Winners Win

April 07, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.35 MB

This is probably the most boring, non-sexy podcast I’ve recorded... But I think it’s one of the most important. So I called it: "The Untold Secret: Why Winners Win” #becausemarketing It’s the 3 reasons I’ll beat anyone at anything on a long enough timeline. These 3 things have helped us win at Self Publishing School and I think they’ll help you win as well. Listen to the episode. You won’t regret it. And share it with a friend while you’re at it. 😁 SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel...

The ONLY 2 Activities You Should Be Spending Time & Money On In Your Business

April 02, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.46 MB

Did you know there’s only 2 things you should be spending time and money on in your business? If you’re spending time (or money) on anything else, it’s a waste. Find out what those 2 things are in today’s episode! Shout out to Keith Cunningham for teaching me this at his 4 Day MBA event. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3KU...

The A Player Hiring Process - How To Hire A Players!!

March 31, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 18.7 MB

Download the full "A Player Hiring Process" here: https://elevateyoursystems.com/aplayer Alright folks, I’m dropping the mic on how to hire A players. 🎤 “How do you hire great people?" This is by far the most common question I get from other entrepreneurs.  You can’t grow a great company without great people. But how do you find the good ones? That’s what I’ll be covering in this episode! Our hiring process is one of the things we do best at Self Publishing School…that’s why we...

How To Hire Sales People And Build A Sales Team

March 26, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 7.85 MB

Download the full "A Player Hiring Process" here: https://elevateyoursystems.com/aplayer Your first salesperson is quite possibly the most important hire in your business. Sales are the lifeblood of a business. Without sales, you don’t have a business. Without sales, nobody at your company has a job. But how do you hire your first salesperson? More importantly, how do you hire a GREAT first sales person? That’s what I break down in this podcast: "How To Hire Your First Salesper...

How To Buy Out Your Business Partner (And How To Value Any Business)

March 24, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 8.95 MB

3 years ago I showed up to my company off site and found out my business partner was trying to kick me out of our business... Talk about a rude awakening. This kicked off a wild & crazy 2 months of mediation, negotiating a buyout, and ultimately buying out my business partner. …all the while not knowing if I’d get to stay involved in the business (my baby) that I’d poured blood, sweat, and tears into building since dropping out of school. The 2 month ride culminated in me wiring the ...

Why I Don't Believe In 50/50 Partnerships (And How To Structure A Business Partnership)

March 19, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 6.42 MB

Why I don’t believe in 50/50 partnerships and why most business partnerships are a bad idea... This is the best advice I’ve ever been given when it comes to business partnerships. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Learn about booking me to speak here: https://youtu.be/K12hkOXaM3k

The Difference Between Taking Risks and Being Risky

March 17, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.36 MB

Did you know there’s a difference between taking risks and being risky? A mentor of mine taught me this years ago and it always stuck with me anytime I’m making a big decision. It seems like a small difference…but it makes a BIG difference in your growth as a person or as an entrepreneur. If you’re not willing to take risks, you’ll stifle your growth and limit your opportunities. Are you taking risks? Or being risky? Listen in to find out! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel here: ht...

My 3 Rules For Leadership (As Learned From Losing In Tennis)

March 12, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 8.18 MB

Why am I holding a tennis racquet? And what does it have to do with leadership? Find out in this episode! Use the 3 rules, and I promise you'll become a better leader. #2 is by far the hardest one for me. I have a feeling my fellow entrepreneurs will relate. Hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know that you think in the comments. P.S. know any leaders or entrepreneurs who might like this episode? Share it with them! SUBSCRIBE to my Youtube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT...

The Question EVERY Service Business Needs to Be Asking Daily (If you don't, you're losing money!!)

March 10, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.9 MB

If you run a service based business, and you care about your business growing...you NEED to be asking this question every time someone comes to see you. If you're not asking this question, you're losing money. P.S. know anyone that runs a service based business? Share this video with them! SUBSCRIBE to my Youtube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com

Accountable vs Responsible (Why It Matters In Your Company)

March 05, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.22 MB

Is there really a difference between accountability and responsibility? Does it matter? In this episode, I show you WHAT the difference is...and WHY it matters in your company if you want clear communication and accountability around tasks and projects. SUBSCRIBE to my Youtube channel here: http://bit.ly/chandlerYT Check out what we're doing at Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com Check out my other video on "How to successfully work from home" here: https:...

How To Choose Which Book To Read Next (Read SMARTER & Shorten Your “To Be Read” Pile)

March 03, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.28 MB

How do you choose which book to read next? (most people do this WRONG) GREAT episode for people looking to read SMARTER in 2019!! Ever have trouble deciding which book to read next? Do you have a never-ending “To Be Read” pile that you can’t seem to keep up with? The problem I see with most people when it comes to reading is that they aren’t strategic with WHAT they read or WHEN they read it. In this episode I break down my process for how to decide which book to read next…and how ...

How To Take A Nap FAST...Even If You’re Someone That “Can’t Nap” (Why You Should Nap Every Day)

February 27, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 9.8 MB

Most people are surprised when they find out I take a nap everyday. They’re even more surprised when I tell them it’s 16 minutes. Do you take naps? Daily? I’m a firm believer that EVERYONE should take naps. Maybe not daily, but you shouldn’t feel ashamed for doing it. That’s why I created this episode. In it, I break down a few things: Famous people that nap and how to get over “nap shaming” 🙈 How long should you nap? How to train your body to fall asleep QUICKLY (yes, this wo...

How To Read More Books & Find Time For Reading! (3 Ways To Read FASTER)

February 25, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.1 MB

Looking to read more this year? This episode will help you read faster and retain more from your reading. Hope you find this helpful. 🤓 P.S. know someone who loves reading? Share this episode with them!

How To Set Goals! (Yearly, Monthly, Weekly, And Daily)

February 24, 2020 21:19 - 14 minutes - 8.79 MB

Here's how to set goals that you actually achieve! Setting goals for 2019? If so, you NEED to listen to this episode. Whether you’re setting goals for the first time…or you do this every year, either way you’ll find this episode helpful. A lot of people set goals every year... Not many people achieve them. Why? They don’t have a framework to execute on those goals throughout the year.  In this episode I walk through a practical process for setting goals…BUT…more importantly, ...

How To Create A Morning Routine (What My "Miracle Morning" Looks Like)

February 24, 2020 21:13 - 15 minutes - 9.56 MB

Looking for a morning routine that you'll finally stick to? Check out this episode! Wanna know my single best piece of advice for getting more done? …the single thing I recommend that will help you be more productive in your job or business? Ready for it? ..are you sure? 😜 Here it is: A Morning Routine Before you scroll past this and say “BORINGGGG”, hear me out! This is the single greatest thing I attribute my success and productivity to. Do you have a morning routine? Eit...

How To Work From Home Successfully (Habits, Handling Distractions, And The Ultimate Office Setup)

February 21, 2020 20:52 - 22 minutes - 13.1 MB

Do you work from home? If so, I think you'll find this episode helpful... Working from home can be tough, especially if you're doing it for the first time. In this video I cover 3 things: The Ultimate Office Setup How To Avoid Distractions & Create Boundaries With Friends & Family The Ultimate Travel Setup That Allows You To Work From Anywhere This is the first episode in a series of "Principles" episodes I'll be releasing over the coming weeks & months. This is one of the long...

7 Figure Principles Introductory Episode

February 21, 2020 20:04 - 10 minutes - 6.29 MB

Welcome to the 7 Figure Principles Podcast with Chandler Bolt! Chandler is the CEO & Founder of Self Publishing School and the owner of SelfPublishing.com. This is a podcast for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high achievers and not for people who want to be average. It’s about all of the lessons Chandler learned the hard way leading one of the fastest-growing companies in America…and growing Self Publishing School from 0 to over $16M in the last 5 years. With each episode, he'll help you ...