http://chrislocurto.com/5-cant-ignore-keys-to-business-growth/

If you’ve run a business for more than a day, you know growing a company involves more than selling stuff.

Fast forward a year or two later when you’ve added team members, and you definitely know it involves more than that!

As an entrepreneur or leader, you know these issues, and so many more, are part of running a company and leading a team.

That said, I’ve learned how to eliminate or minimize them in my business so they don’t hold my team back or me from crushing it every day.

Here are 5 keys you can’t ignore to grow your business.

Grace. It’s something we all need. Oddly enough, it’s not something that we give very freely. Every single one of us has junk in our lives. Instead of judgement or ridicule, we need to give grace and receive grace.

You’ve had at least one leader who was a jerk, a leader who was rough, a leader who didn’t have grace. The thing is that you have to understand people do what they’re taught.

Leading with grace requires one huge, huge thing. The first thing that leading with grace requires is, a relationship with the almighty God. A relationship with the one who has the most grace.

Your God is somebody who loves you so much, so much that he wants to spend eternity with you, that he did the greatest act of grace ever, and that was on the cross.

That was him saying, “I want everlasting life with you and so I am going to take on the worlds worst beatings, the worlds worst punishment, so that I can have it with you.” All you’ve got to do is choose.

That act is such a massive act of love, and an act of grace.

Now what does that mean for leading? What it means is if I am going to treat people with grace I must first have it. I have been given so much grace that I must give grace.

I have had so much grace in my life because I have screwed so many things up, I have done so many things with stupid, I have done so many things wrong, and I have needed that grace from god even when I didn’t realize I was doing things wrong.

It was there, and it’s been there, and I’ve bee able to receive that. I’m able to look back on my life and see many of the things that God has done to give me grace I must give grace to others.

Leading others has to start with me, I start with the understanding that I have this grace.

Be honest...how many "life hacks" are you trying implement this week? How many lists, habits and resources do you invest in monthly?

Timeout.

There are plenty of tools out there to fix "the problem" or increase your productivity. But before you invest in a solution, ask yourself...

-Do I really know what's holding me back?
-Do I have correct perspective, not just people's advice and opinions?
-Why am I responding the way I am?
-Am I looking at my business and life the right way?

Nearly every year 100 Jewish people are included in the Forbes 400 Wealthiest Americans. By demographic proportion, there shouldn’t be more than 8 or 9. How are they consistently wealthier than the rest of the population? Rabbi Lapin shares how on today’s episode of The Chris LoCurto Show!

Joel Boggess’s ReLaunch Show has been named one of the top five shows to jump start your inspiration and one of the top twenty business podcasts of 2015.

On today’s podcast Joel shares his discoveries about the value of determination, persistence, and faith on all sides. He illustrates how those three actions brought about a new beginning. Joel believes everyone has a message that is unique to them and the greatest gift we can give is to share that message.

As a bonus, Joel has given us his top 7 mistakes that podcasters make. Click below to receive your copy.

Marriage can be one of the most amazing parts of your life, and it can be the most stressful, challenging thing in your life - or anything in between.

Without the right answers and tools, unity breaks down and we weaken the relationship.

Get the free pdf download of "4 Principles to Build a Stronger Marriage" here >> https://chrislocurto.com/building-a-strong-marriage/

It's important to understand why you do what you do. You must have vision to see the direction you're going. But what do you do after you breakthrough and see it, and find yourself in the same job, with the same people...? Today's podcast guest called in and shared:

http://bit.ly/2btpS2E

"Leading up to that point I had so much frustration. I hated my job. I didn't know where I was going in life, I didn't know my purpose. I wasn't happy at all, I had a desire to change drastically..."

Here's what you will learn as we walk through his questions:

• The next steps after a breakthrough or personal discovery, to make lasting change
• How to find a community where you can thrive
• How to do your work as unto the Lord
• What to do when you feel isolated as an entrepreneur or employee
• Plus my insight on a personal situation...

Let's dive in: http://bit.ly/2btpS2E

"The fear is not going to do anything for you. That surface level response needs to take a hike."

http://chrislocurto.com/when-going-with-your-gut-is-holding-you-back/

On today's show we have four phenomenal questions from our podcast listeners! We hit social media and creating a greater tribe, social anxiety and networking, surface level responses, distance communication with your team, how to bring perspective to leadership, and when having a remote team is detrimental to your business. WOW. We have a jam packed episode today. Let's dive in!

Here's what you'll discover:

http://chrislocurto.com/when-going-with-your-gut-is-holding-you-back/

- Strategies for video advertising on social media
- Tactics to create loyal customers
- Social anxiety and what it has to do with your Root System
- Why networking does not come naturally for some
- What TO do and what NOT to do in distance communication at work
- Bringing new perspective to your leadership team
- When a remote team is detrimental to the business

http://chrislocurto.com/why-entrepreneurs-plateau-in-their-business/

There's something that we are going to be doing more of, and that's because you guys said you loved it.

We did a live call-in show a few episodes back and had phenomenal responses to that. #welistened

We're going to start doing some of the shows as call-in! We will walkthrough whatever questions you've got. Get on the schedule here.

#ASKCHRIS is back!

On today's show, we're tackling two killer questions from our podcast listeners. Here's a taste of what we talk about:

-Why entrepreneurs plateau in their business + life and what to do about it...
-Tackling negative management and creating culture as a team member

What is a Middle Eastern lens? How does it apply to leadership? What can the Bible teach me about being a business owner?

Kristi McLelland is taking us to Biblical leadership school on today's episode and answering those questions.

Learn how a Middle Eastern perspective can change your leadership, and life >> https://chrislocurto.com/same-bible-middle-eastern-lens-better-leadership/

Do you ever find yourself...
*Feeling like crap about yourself?
*Feeling rejected?
*Feeling not smart enough?
*Making poor decisions you know you shouldn’t?
*Responding in defensiveness or anger?
*Upset or hurt by your spouse or close friend and blaming them?

How do we get to that place?

So often we feel rejected, not good enough, stupid, wronged…but are we really?

Here's how to break the self sabotage spiral.

Resources and FREE Webinar in show notes here:https://chrislocurto.com/how-to-break-the-self-sabotage-spiral/

http://chrislocurto.com/work-by-design/

I am so excited to announce that the Work by Design Summit officially starts today!

It's all about Purpose, Productivity and Profit.

Click BELOW to get your FREE ticket!

https://mm216.isrefer.com/go/workbydesign/clo

Here are my top 5 reasons for highly recommending joining this summit:

The tactical information will transform your work - no matter what you do.

The speakers know the value of tactical information you can employ in your life. All sessions are geared toward delivering key value in the form of specific, actionable steps.

The experts will inspire you to level up to reach maximum productivity and profit.

The speakers are some of the most inspirational individuals around when it comes to guiding people to do their best work. Don't reinvent the wheel when it comes to figuring out how to work well.

Instead, let these amazing speakers motivate you as they tell you what to maximize, what to minimize, what to avoid and what to jump on.

The Work by Design Summit will deliver results.

The speakers are laser-focused on delivering advice you can immediately implement to get you results ... fast!

Implementing the recommended strategies and action items will enable you to get fast results and build on those results for long-term, lasting success. Guaranteed.

These experts won't be together again.

It's hard to learn from the best, because the best are busy! This rare chance to hear from these 50+ experts - FOR FREE - simply won't come around again. Jump on it while you can!

It's FREE for a limited time if you sign up today.

Typical conferences and retreats require a huge investment of time and money. The Work by Design Summit is different. Save your money, save your travel time and claim your ticket today!

Click BELOW to get your FREE ticket!
https://mm216.isrefer.com/go/workbydesign/clo

I really hope you'll take advantage and join today. I want to see you reach greater levels of success and learn to live and work better than you ever have before!

I hope to see you there!

Register today for the All Access Pass and get instant lifetime access to ALL interviews + incredible bonus gifts that you don't want to miss (seriously ... you don't want to miss out!).

Note that the price will triple in just a few short days - so get in on the low price now! Take that first step towards redesigning your life today!

TODAY we are talking about how to get more sales right where you are.

Business owners miss the mark on marketing everyday. It's not a matter of how big your marketing budget is...One of the most important questions you can ask in your marketing process is:

How do I serve you with my product?

That's the first step...Here's what we cover on the show:

- How to get more sales and get more people coming to you
- Guerrilla Marketing
- Advertising on a limited budget
- Segmenting to get paying customers
- Video Marketing for Your Business
- How to get people to "purchase like crazy"

You don't need great experience to pull off that business venture or big transition.

http://chrislocurto.com/why-biblical-perspective-grows-your-business-and-how-to-get-it/

The fear of failure, of not being capable, is overcome by understanding. Maybe you're here: you don't feel like you know everything about how to get started, what to do, or how to make it work. Here's my suggestion, fill in the blanks! You must have great perspective to not have fear.

When it comes to fear, what most people are missing is quality perspective. The more perspective you have, the less you fear.

Here's what you'll discover on the business side this episode:

- What categories you need to gain perspective on for you business
- How to define your platform
- Forming a plan for reaching your audience
- Differentiating yourself and your offering in the market
- How to advertise to grow your brand and connect with your ideal customer
- Determining the demographic that will be receptive to you
- How to tailor your message to your audience
- How to get your product or message in front of people...http://chrislocurto.com/why-biblical-perspective-grows-your-business-and-how-to-get-it/

Daily personal growth is tough when you own a business or you're a leader. How to determine where to spend your time in personal growth, what I always recommend: http://chrislocurto.com/how-high-performing-leaders-manage-their-time/

Feedback can seem useless and unproductive when not received well, or given by someone unhealthy. 

Today, I will be guiding the leader YOU are in how to receive quality feedback; inviting it to be productive on both sides so your leadership can grow, with your team: https://chrislocurto.com/how-leaders-can-get-productive-quality-feedback/

http://chrislocurto.com/the-3-negative-mindsets-holding-you-back-right-now/

You have permission to feel worthy. You have permission to know that you are valued by somebody who is way more important than somebody else on this planet. You have permission, so make the decision right now. Make the decision right now. Choose.

No, you'll never find true balance! Life is unbalanced by design...but you CAN get healthier in the areas that matter most to you without getting burnt-out.

GET the "Wheel Of Life Goal Setting" Worksheet pdf here >> https://chrislocurto.com/why-your-life-is-unbalanced-and-how-to-fix-it/

We all make decisions based off of our influences, past or fears. There has to be a reason for why we look at life through our own personal lens and a way for us to break the patterns, see the reasons and work for the change we desire. 

Today, I dig a little deeper in the soil of the Root System and how it affects our lifestyle and business.

We constantly want it; we crave control while our lives continue to be loud and unaware of the lack of stillness we need in our daily walks. 

In the second part of this podcast, Brian and I continue to talk through the ways we can lose our obsession for control and give it back to God.

Finding value in our success, our business and our life can create a position of constantly wanting control and failing to trust God in the process. We need to establish our core value in the Creator of all things, even in our businesses. 

Brian Alex and I talk about what it is like to let go of control, finding our value in Christ and how to continue the patterns of following Him when that may look like letting go of our current situations.

Most brands dream of becoming viral overnight, but Claire Diaz-Ortiz is here to tell us that social media should be done in a very different way. 

Today I talk with Claire about her new book, "Social Media Success for Every Brand: The Five StoryBrand Pillars That Turn Posts Into Profits"  to gain insight on what she has to say about businesses and their social media platform

Holiday's are approaching and our goals we set back in January are sneaking up on us. 

Today, I will be talking about how to confidently finish the year off strong, accomplishing the goals you wanted and not getting overwhelmed. 

Ask yourself the right questions, ask your team the right questions and be ready to finish the year off well.

You Don't Have To Be "Stuck," To Experience Life Change

Meet, Matt Fenske, a leader and father who wasn't seeking life change, but found transformation anyway.

In our conversation, we talk about finding more contentment and a richer marriage while growing as a leader.

Get the full show notes here >> https://chrislocurto.com/you-dont-have-to-be-stuck-to-experience-life-change/

Feedback can seem useless and unproductive when not received well, or given by someone unhealthy. 

Today, I will be guiding the leader YOU are in how to receive quality feedback; inviting it to be productive on both sides so your leadership can grow, with your team: https://chrislocurto.com/how-leaders-can-get-productive-quality-feedback/

This can be one of our biggest leadership blindspots.

We often think we're open to feedback, but how we receive it keeps us from our greatest leadership opportunities.

Learn how to find quality feedback and create opportunity: https://chrislocurto.com/discover-the-leadership-opportunities-youre-missing

You may have unhealthy patterns in your life you are unaware of...

Today we will recognize these patterns and find solutions to prevent them from repeating in your life.

Go here to get this week's download >> https://chrislocurto.com/you-repeat-what-you-dont-repair/

If you are wanting more from your team, you can either make excuses for them or you can create solutions to get the team you desire.

Discover what may be holding them back, and learn how get the most out of your team.

Get this week's free leadership download here >> https://chrislocurto.com/how-to-get-more-out-of-your-team/

Our relationships have a profound impact on our lives.

They can have a healthy influence in our life or a toxic influence, and I want you to feel confident in how you evaluate the community in your life.

Learn the characteristics to look for, important action steps, and discover whether or not you have chosen a healthy community.

Get this episode's free download on choosing healthy community here >> https://chrislocurto.com/how-to-choose-healthy-community/

Do you feel like your business, project, or new leadership process is ready to scale?

Learn the important keys you must consider when scaling. There are 3 steps I am encouraging any kind of leader to take before they rush into scaling.

Get this week's free download on 3 Critical Ways To Scale here >> https://chrislocurto.com/is-your-business-set-up-to-scale/

Today, I'm getting personal and giving everyone an inside look into my leadership over the last 25 or so years.

If you understand and believe these three things I’m about to share, then you can take the right steps to move forward.

It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in...
It doesn't matter what your specific issue is...

Learn 3 critical lessons to succeed in leadership.

Get resources and full show notes here >> https://chrislocurto.com/3-critical-lessons-from-my-leadership-journey/

Toxicity creates disunity, inefficiency, low productivity, gossip, backstabbing...the list goes on.

What do we do about it? How do we prevent it?

Learn how to stop toxicity as a leader.

Full show notes and resources here >> https://chrislocurto.com/how-to-stop-toxicity-as-a-leader-encore/

Why do we get stuck in life? What leads us there?

Here is the thing about being stuck: none of us plan for it, none of us quite know what to do with it, but it is never impossible to overcome and get moving again.

Learn 3 reasons we end up stuck, and how to reset and live the life you want.

Full show notes and resources here >> https://chrislocurto.com/3-powerful-actions-to-take-when-you-feel-stuck-in-life/

Tough stuff happens in our lives. How do you navigate work during a life crisis? There are healthy, and unhealthy tendencies when coping at work. Choosing unhealthy patterns can damage relationships and potentially your future at the company, long after the crisis is over.

>> Get this week's free pdf on " 4 ways to deal with life difficulties, without damaging your working relationships" here: https://chrislocurto.com/how-to-handle-work-through-a-life-crisis/

Are you stuck in "maintenance mode"?

It may look like...

* No roadmap or strategic goals to help you get there
* Overwhelmed leaders that are spread too thin
* Team members showing up for just a paycheck

Learn 3 reasons leaders get stuck in "maintenance mode" (and how to get out) >> https://chrislocurto.com/3-areas-that-hinder-leadership-momentum/

One of the best ways to make stronger decisions for your future--and ditch your bad habits--is by learning the power of Core Impacts.

Learn how to ditch your bad habits: https://chrislocurto.com/2-critical-steps-to-ditch-your-bad-habits-encore/

Folks, on the show today we have a very special guest!
Patrick Devereaux is a husband, father, leader of leaders, and medical professional. His leadership growth, and its impact on his team and the business has been incredible to watch.
I wanted to bring him on the show because…there’s a lot to learn from Patrick.
He has been killing it as a leader, in the past year...
He has opened another new business location and put a brand new leader in charge
Grown team buy-in, that's allowing him to raise up new leadership
Create alignment on the team creating focus in the most important areas
Less stress and overwhelm personally
High quality communication with his team
Eliminating what's not important

Visit the show notes here >> https://chrislocurto.com/how-to-become-a-leader-worth-following/
Learn how to get these leadership results >> ChrisLoCurto.com/Mastermind

They shape our beliefs, decisions, and actions.

Lies hold us back from becoming something greater, from believing in yourself, from becoming the leader you want to be, from being at peace, from ___.

Learn how to ditch the lies keeping you stuck in a rut: https://chrislocurto.com/lies-we-believe/