Download Episode Here We continue our series with business coaches as the show hits the road with this engaging interview with Gary Klaben of Strategic Coach and Coyle Financial. Alex introduces us to his business coach as they discuss the unique traits of entrepreneurs, applying military training in business, and the exponential growth of his business. Pick up some tips from their coach course, including the R-Factor and other valuable lessons from Dan Sullivan. Learn more about Gary and his work at Coyle Financial by visiting www.coylefinancial.com. Visit www.strategiccoach.com for more information on the Strategic Coach program. For more valuable advice for your business, check out the first part of this series with Diane Helbig in episode 57. The How to Stay out of Court Lunch-and-Learn with the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Gertsburg Law Firm will feature a presentation by Alex Gertsburg, passing along proven strategies for saving companies money both inside and outside the courts. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion by in-house and outside attorneys about legal minefields that businesses routinely fall into and need to avoid in their operations. Register for the event on September 20th in Cleveland, Ohio by visiting bit.ly/CMBASeptember20. References in the interview: The Dan Sullivan Question (book): private.strategiccoach.com/store/products/126
Read about The R-Factor on these pages: resources.strategiccoach.com/the-multiplier-mindset-blog/do-prospects-trust-you-enough-to-answer-this-one-question and resources.strategiccoach.com/the-multiplier-mindset-blog/the-great-sales-conversation
The D.O.S. Conversation (book): private.strategiccoach.com/store/products/21
The Gap and The Gain (book): private.strategiccoach.com/store/products/256
Dan Butner’s Blue Zones: www.bluezones.com

SHOW NOTES * 0:51  Alex introduces the episode * 3:36  Welcome Gary Klaben * 4:35  An entrepreneur’s DNA * 10:20 Leadership lessons from the military * 20:08 From army to business, and an entrepreneur’s mindset * 26:30 Starting and growing Coyle Financial * 38:25 Having a coach, being a coach, and valuable tips from Dan Sullivan * 53:00 How the world of business owners is different * 1:02:45 The role of purpose * 1:07:33 Successfully changing a habit and Gary’s most valuable habits * 1:18:43 Lightning Round