Start With A Win
464 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 155 ratingsEvery day you have a choice. You can wake up and choose to give in to mediocrity and complacency, you can choose bad habits and poor choices, and you can do the bare minimum to get by and fly under the radar. Or you can choose to make today the day that sets you apart from the crowd, you can choose to start doing the right things, the things that will set you up for success. You can choose to create a life that is worth living, worth waking up to, and worth sharing with the world around you. Today You can choose to start with a win.
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Quick Win - Never Fear Failure
July 07, 2023 11:00 - 27 seconds - 464 KBWhat stops you from succeeding? It's the fear of failure. Check out this quick win.
Secrets of a Franchise CEO with Jeremy Morgan
July 05, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBAdam talks to Jeremy Morgan, CEO of WellBiz Brands. They discuss the secrets to being a successful multi-brand CEO as well as how to run a small business effectively with highly engaged employees. This leads to exceptional customer experience! Listen to this episode for some of those great secrets that Jeremy shares. Jeremy Morgan is the Chief Executive Officer for WellBiz Brands, Inc, the nation’s premiere franchisor of five beauty and wellness franchise brands: Drybar®, Amaz...
Mind your Mindset with Michael Hyatt
June 28, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBWhat's killing your ability to succeed? What is standing in your way to happiness? The science behind mindset and how your brain works is a fascinating topic. We talk to CEO and Business Coach Michael Hyatt about his latest book Mind Your Mindset on Start With a Win. Michael dives deep in to stories of him learning about his mindset and failures, why he researched brain activity, and how this can drastically impact you and your business. Michael Hyatt is the Founder and Chair...
Quick Win: Have you ever said "I didn't have time?" Here's what that means...
June 23, 2023 11:00 - 47 seconds - 770 KBQuick Win! Have you ever said "I didn't have time?" Sorry, but that's a copout. What you are truly trying to say is that you didn't make the time. We all have the same amount of time.
5 Small Business Secrets for 2023
June 21, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBI have done some research and here are 5 small business secrets for 2023 that I have uncovered. This is a great way to ensure you are up the right things... and not doing the wrong things in your business. Main Topics 02:17 Stats on small businesses 03:54 Five trends of small businesses - Trend One 06:06 Hoteling, what is that? 08:30 Trend Two 11:23 How can a small business thrive? 12:03 Trend Three 14:15 Trend Four 15:58 Trend Five 17:21 A pop-up experience? Conne...
What is a Franchise with Dr. Ben Litalien. Part 2 of 2
June 14, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBGuest Intro/Bio Dr. Ben Litalien is the Founder & Principal of Franchise Well, a consulting practice dedicated to the improvement and enhancement of franchising. He is also on staff at Georgetown University in Washington, DC where he created and teaches the Franchise Management Certificate program for franchise professionals from across the country and around the world. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Maryland Global Campus where he teaches Entrepren...
Quick Win - Best way to make meetings productive.
June 09, 2023 11:00 - 47 seconds - 772 KBWhat's the best way to get things done in a meeting? Adam discusses his process for making meetings productive in this Quick Win. Here's a clue - it begins with A. Check it out for a quick WIN!
What is Franchising with Dr. Ben Litalien Part 1 of 2
June 07, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBGuest Intro/Bio Dr. Ben Litalien is the Founder & Principal of Franchise Well, a consulting practice dedicated to the improvement and enhancement of franchising. He is also on staff at Georgetown University in Washington, DC where he created and teaches the Franchise Management Certificate program for franchise professionals from across the country and around the world. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Maryland Global Campus where he teaches Entrepren...
Franchise Marketing with Madeleine Zook
May 31, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBMarketing is incredibly important in business and franchising. Madeleine Zook dives deep in to how franchises market, key points on customer experience, and other fun franchise conversations on this episode of Start With a Win. Madeleine Zook is a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee, former franchisor, and current marketing supplier. She's the host of the award-winning franchise podcast, The Art of Franchise Marketing, and has landed coverage in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fortune, and I...
Quick Win - What do customers want? They want video!
May 26, 2023 11:00 - 34 seconds - 572 KBWhat do customers want? They want to see you. This quick win explains how to connect with your customers the best! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
What would an investor do? Interview with Real Estate fund manager Steven Pesavento
May 24, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 42.2 MBWhat would an investor do? An interview with Steven Pesavento Host of The Investor Mindset Podcast and active investor who curates Commercial Real Estate Investments for clients at VonFinch Capital. He has raised $10’s of Millions dollars, which has successfully cycled through multiple assets. Beginning in Single Family as an operator he flipped over 200 houses in under 3 years, prior to expanding into Commercial to focus on building a business around working with his ideal client ...
You're not going to believe what happened on my trip to the DMV.
May 17, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MBI had to go to the DMV, and thought... this is going to take my whole day, ugh ☹. If this is the way you feel about going to the DMV, then you will want to listen to this experience and take away the lessons to incorporate into your own business! Huge business and personal EQ lessons in this episode. As I reflect on my experience at the DMV, I keep finding myself wishing that other companies and businesses were more like the.... DMV. Weird to day! Main Topics 03:42 Mindset is...
Quick Win: Compare Yourself To Yourself
May 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 minute - 2.66 MBWe will never get better if we compare ourselves to others. Progress only comes from setting our own benchmarks and comparing ourselves to... OURSELVES! It's time for some self-evaluation and determine areas in our life where we can do better. Then commit to 1% better every day and watch yourself grow! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
Discover the Secrets to Unlocking Personal & Business Growth + Winning Happiness
May 10, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 49.1 MBWant to find ways to grow and be happy? Do you feel like you're losing in life or business? Are you looking for a way to identify and create wins? The conversation between CEO Adam and Coach JM unpacks winning mindsets and strategies from these two business and leadership coaches on one podcast! What losses should we look at? How can we interpret how we feel in life? JM Ryerson is an International Speaker, Mindset & Business Coach, host of Let’s Go Win Podcast, and Best-Sell...
Franchise Talk and Employee Engagement Insight with Attorney/Author Andrew Sherman
May 03, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 61.1 MBHave you ever wondered exactly what a Franchise is? We dig deep in to the difference between a license agreement in a business and a franchise in this episode with our guest, Andrew Sherman. We also talk about employee engagement and disengagement. Great episode FULL of business information. Andrew J. Sherman of Brown Rudnick is a partner in the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group and co-practice group leader of the Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital Group. A recognized aut...
Quick Win: Your Attitude Leads To Your Success
April 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 minute - 2.87 MBYour attitude means a great deal as a leader. How do you come across when you walk in a room? Are you smiling, frowning, looking angry? Your attitude is everything! Your attitude will lead your actions which will lead to your success as a leader. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
Franchise Expert Kim Daly shares her knowledge about growing a business 2 of 2
April 26, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 50 MBEver wonder about how franchising works and the secrets of franchising? In this episode of Start With a Win, we talk to franchise expert Kim Daly about franchising, business growth, and overcoming challenges in life. Episode 2 of 2 Show Outline: Three things a CEO should never say (01:16) Don’t quit…Appreciate the good times by struggling (06:14) Don’t buy your hobby (07:10) When you work on your business you create multi-units and wealth (10:50) Hardest part of running...
Franchise Expert Kim Daly shares her knowledge about growing a business 1 of 2
April 19, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this episode of Start With a Win, we talk to franchise expert Kim Daly about franchising, business growth, and overcoming challenges in life. Show Outline: What is the Dream? (02:33) Freedom – Defined (04:14) Solo or Partnership with framework, why pick franchising? (05:40) Biggest challenge in franchising – The Silent Killer! (09:59) It’s about the Journey! (10:50) Shift your Mindset…Locust of Control (13:33) Busy vs Productive…Maximize what you can cont...
Quick Win: Stop Complaining, Find Opportunities!
April 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 minute - 2.55 MBDo you have a lot of complainers in your life? Is it preventing you from getting stuff done? Take a moment and don't consider them as complaints—instead, turn them into opportunities that lead to solutions that lead to forward progress! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
Follow the Playbook: Systems for Sustainability with Ernesto Mandowsky
April 12, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 25.5 MBSystems engineer Ernesto Mandowsky is the CEO of CPD Advisors where he helps founders and leaders scale their organizations. His passion is in working with early-stage founders and entrepreneurs to transform their operations by utilizing his proprietary 6P Playbook. Drawing on his experience in management systems and the hospitality industry, he developed his powerful playbook for business growth and sustainability by focusing time and attention on the following six principles: prio...
How to Handle Conflict with Confidence with Zach Schaefer
April 05, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 24.8 MBFor many people, conflict in the workplace is something to avoid at all costs. For Dr. Zach Schaefer, he sees an opportunity to grow. Zach has honed his career around the people problem in business. As a founder, CEO, entrepreneur, and executive mediator and coach, he spends much of his time helping people navigate conflict in their professional and personal lives. On average, companies spend very little time and attention on strategies for conflict resolution. Without a game plan, ...
Quick Win: Party With The Beast
March 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 minute - 2.23 MBInternal fear, which I like to call "the beast," is what often stops people from accomplishing their goals. This beast's goal is to create fear, doubt and overwhelm in us and keep us from reaching our potential. The key to fighting it is to "party with the beast" and learn to embrace it and grow with it! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
Staying Focused in the Age of Information Overload
March 29, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MBAmericans today encounter up to 10,000 advertisements per day. With limitless information and endless options for distractions at our fingertips, many people experience the negative effects of information overload. Especially for entrepreneurs, too much information can lead to procrastination, decision fatigue, analysis paralysis, and burnout. Since the world will only keep expanding, it is important for business owners to learn coping skills that help them focus in a world where ev...
No One Succeeds Without a Team with Karl Mecklenburg
March 22, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBFormer All Pro Linebacker for the Denver Broncos Karl Mecklenburg applies the lessons he learned from football to all areas of life. As an inspirational speaker, author, and podcast host, Karl uses his winning mentality to guide leaders and team members to function as an efficient unit. He helps founders identify and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their team so that everyone is placed in a position that sets them up for optimal performance. Karl uses his 6 Keys to Success ...
Quick Win: If You Want To Fix Your Business, Fix Yourself!
March 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 minute - 2.12 MBWant to fix your business? You've got to fix everything else first! Our lives are interconnected—personal, financial, health, relationships—so in order to experience success in business, you must have success in your life. It starts with building micro routines and wins that turn into macro wins! Build the habits that create successes in your life, and watch your business thrive! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twi...
Choose Positivity, Choose Success with Jon Gordon
March 15, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 30.4 MBThink positive. Seems simple enough. Best-selling author and speaker Jon Gordon champions the power of positive thinking in his numerous books and leadership training programs. But he wants to be clear; he’s not talking about seeing the world through rose-colored glasses and ignoring reality. He’s referring to the power every individual has to choose resilience and faith in the face of challenges in order to create the life they want. Jon considers himself a naturally negative pers...
Are You Uncomfortable? Good! with Wylie McGraw
March 08, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 27.5 MBFormer star pitcher, competitive bull rider, and combat veteran Wylie McGraw lives every day in peak performance mode. By intentionally putting himself in situations that pushed him to his limit, he discovered his superpower: exposing negative beliefs and behaviors that prevent people from tapping into their greatest potential. Now he works with powerful CEOs and business leaders to radically accelerate growth and promote optimal performance. Many people are plagued by their own pe...
Quick Win: How Often Should You Eat?
March 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.92 MBFood is energy and power for your brain and focus to get things done. Get some protein-packed snacks and plug them in between meals. This will power your brain to be more focused and more successful in your day! And, don't forget to hydrate! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
5 Trends Business Leaders Need to Follow in 2023
March 01, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis might surprise you, but the priorities of successful leaders in 2023 aren’t simply increasing revenue and productivity. While these are certainly important goals for any business owner, this year leaders are focusing on building relationships and practicing clear communication. Here are the top trends for feeding the momentum of growth and expansion in the new year. Be Present: In order to retain loyal employees, bosses need to be actively involved in the day-to-day environmen...
The AI Revolution is Here: Harnessing the Competitive Advantage of Human Connection with Jon LoDuca
February 22, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 49.1 MBIn the age of artificial intelligence, how can entrepreneurs offer products and services that hold value beyond what a machine is capable of providing? Jon LoDuca believes that going back to the basics of authentic human interaction is the new million-dollar idea. Jon is founder and CEO of PlaybookBuilder, an award-winning knowledge management software that helps leaders and teams capture and share best practices, core process, and story to drive performance, scalability, and sustai...
Quick Win: Write it Down, Get it Done.
February 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBDo you ever get to the end of your day, feeling like you accomplished nothing? Adam shares an easy way to focus on productivity, using notecards with ideas and to-dos that you can cross off as you get them done. You'll go home feeling fulfilled and accomplished at the end of your day! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
Fuel Yourself With Joy with Amanda Gore part 2
February 15, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 23.3 MBIn part 2 with dynamic speaker and business leadership coach Amanda Gore, she offers heart-centered advice for building impactful relationships in business. In a climate where half the workforce is considering moving to a new job, leaders of organizations seek to make meaningful changes to keep team members on board. Amanda takes the approach of doing her inner work first. She is able to create a culture that values each individual for their unique gifts by first uncovering her auth...
Fuel Yourself With Joy with Amanda Gore Part 1
February 08, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 21.5 MBWhat’s the point of achieving your goals if you’re miserable doing so? With decades of experience helping organizations build dynamic teams centered around authentic communication, Amanda’s personal mission is to remind young, over-achieving entrepreneurs to stop and breathe. Building a business can be overwhelming at times. With burnout rates skyrocketing for both C-Suite and entry-level employees, mental health in the workplace has become a priority for sustainability. According t...
Quick Win: F.O.C.U.S.
February 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBF.O.C.U.S. Follow One Course Until Successful. Focus on what you need to get done and put 100% of your effort into the task at hand! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
Dynamic Duos: Empowered Executives and Aligned Assistants with Adam Hergenrother and Hallie Warner
February 01, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 32.9 MBDespite the challenges for entrepreneurs created by the pandemic, many businesses have experienced explosive growth in the past few years. When organizations rapidly expand, it can be easy for leaders and team members to lose cohesive vision. Successful leaders recognize and utilize their own strengths and empower team members to do the same. Another important role for an executive is making meaningful decisions every day that push the company toward clearly communicated goals. Some...
Owning Your Mistakes
January 25, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MBBusiness is all about relationships. It requires give and take, especially when everything doesn’t go according to plan. Much like a bank account, we can evaluate the health of our relationships by tracking both deposits and withdrawals. Good leaders constantly deposit in employees’ and customers’ relational bank accounts so that when it comes time to make a withdrawal, there is enough in the account to sustain the cost. Recognition and appreciation are some of the most powerful too...
Quick Win: When is the Last Time you Said Thank You?
January 20, 2023 12:00 - 47 seconds - 1.48 MBPeople are hungry for personal attention and appreciation. So it's important for you as a leader to intentionally take time to tell people THANK YOU for the hard work they do. Schedule it—no really! Put it on your calendar, and go tell five people this week that you appreciate them. It's the one thing they can't give themselves, so it's up to you! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://w...
Monetize Your Dreams with Pat Flynn Part 2
January 18, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MBEvery successful entrepreneur asks the question, “How do I differentiate my product or services?” In a world where infinite information is available at the click of a button, it can seem daunting to create something new. In Pat Flynn’s experience, customers will pay for quick and easy access to information that will bring value to their lives. One of the best ways to build customer loyalty and increase retention rates is by monetizing the community as the product. After launching a...
Monetize Your Dreams with Pat Flynn Part 1
January 11, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 22.5 MBAs a trailblazer and respected leader in the entrepreneurial world, Pat Flynn has spent over a decade navigating the highs and lows of running his own businesses. Through trial and error, he discovered powerful tools for helping people expand their business reach and monetize their skills. His company, Smart Passive Income, offers training programs and community support from a vibrant network of international entrepreneurs. He speaks with honesty on his podcasts about how to turn ch...
Quick Win: Don't Just Set a Goal
January 06, 2023 12:00 - 54 seconds - 1.7 MBDon't just set goals. If you want to actually accomplish your goals, you have to go a step further and also set the steps, accomplishment benchmarks and the dates to check in on your goals. And don't forget an accountability partner! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
Overcoming Odds to Becoming a Top Performer with Quintavius “Q” Burdette
January 04, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 29.8 MBAs one of seventeen children growing up in Mississippi, Quintavius “Q” Burdette learned at an early age that nothing was going to be handed to him. He achieved his goals of attending college and playing football for a division one team through sheer will power and a work ethic that wouldn’t quit. When other kids from his community went to parties, Q was on the field honing his skills. In college, he stood out to coaches and professors because he prioritized his education over footba...
Leadership Training in the NFL Part 2 with Heath Evans
December 28, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 31 MBHaving played for one of the greatest coaches in NFL history as a New England Patriot, Heath Evans knows a little something about strong leadership. Witnessing Bill Belichick’s unwavering humility despite monumental success, Heath learned to apply lessons of selflessness and service in all areas of his life, not just football. But when a scandal destroyed everything Heath had built, he turned to his faith to give him the courage to rebuild. Resiliency in the face of suffering is im...
Start With a Win’s Holiday Office Party
December 21, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 21.7 MBJust as it should be for the holiday season, the whole crew is here! Listeners are invited to the office Christmas party where Adam and his team kick back and have some fun. In this episode, test your Christmas knowledge with a rousing game of trivia and enjoy spontaneous bursts of caroling. Not every day is about gains. Slowing down and enjoying the company of the people in our lives is equally important. Adam and producer Mark express their gratitude for a year of growth and for a...
Quick Win: Deliver Results In A Positive Manner
December 16, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBDon't focus on looking for positive or negative—look for results! You will actually discover more positives when you are looking for results. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
Leadership Training in the NFL Part 1 with Heath Evans
December 14, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 24.6 MBEven as a child, Heath Evans knew what his future was going to look like—he believed in his dreams of becoming an NFL player and eventually being on TV. Having fulfilled those dreams, Heath now uses the experiences from his decade-long career in the NFL, the lessons taught by his parents, and his faith in God to coach men on mastering their manhood from a Biblical perspective. As the son of a marine, Heath learned early on that believing in his dreams would only take him so far. To...
Utilizing a Growth Mindset: Win When They Say You Won’t with Daphne E. Jones
December 07, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MBRaised by immigrants who came to America to pursue the dream, Daphne received one message at home and a very different message in school. In school, she was told that as a black woman, she would not be successful in business. But at home, her mother taught her the importance of embracing a mindset that broke through limitations imposed on her by other people and broken systems. Daphne chose to reject seeds of misdirection and believed she could do anything she set her mind to. She b...
Quick Win: What is willpower?
December 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBWhat is willpower? Focus + Energy = Willpower! It's focusing on the task at hand without getting distracted and how engaged and excited you are about the task. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
Riding the Waves of Chaos Through Inspired Leadership with Hamza Khan
November 30, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBHamza Khan believes the hardest months of the pandemic, March through May of 2020, were a portal into a new world—one that required leaders and managers to reassess old systems and start making foundational changes from the top down. As many businesses failed and others thrived, conscientious leaders began to ask hard questions about the efficacy of a leadership structure that remained disconnected from human needs. What successful leaders like Khan have found is that productivity i...
Revisited: Real Talk and Thankfulness with Adam and Kelly Contos
November 23, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 16.8 MBOn this episode of the Start With A Win podcast, we are joined by Kelly Contos, which gave Mark the perfect opportunity to practice his game show host skills during a lightning round of the Newlywed Game. You may be surprised to find out who looks better in glasses and who is the better singer! When it comes to supporting Adam as the CEO of such a large and prominent company, Kelly says that her main objective is to be there for whatever he needs. Sometimes that means making sure h...
Quick Win: Where Does Energy Come From?
November 18, 2022 12:00 - 57 seconds - 1.12 MBPhysical energy comes from three places: nutrition, hydration and movement. If we want to show up and continue to be our best self both in our professional and personal lives, it's important that we prioritize all three! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/