During a shift, chances are job descriptions within your business will shift as well. In this episode, Gary and Jay talk about getting clear on your business goals so that your budget, model, and org chart are built for success. Knowing your goals and KPIs will help you reveal the right plan for your business, and this includes the people you rely on to help you thrive during tough times. 

During a shift, chances are job descriptions within your business will shift as well. In this episode, Gary and Jay talk about getting clear on your business goals so that your budget, model, and org chart are built for success. Knowing your goals and KPIs will help you reveal the right plan for your business, and this includes the people you rely on to help you thrive during tough times.

Episode IV: Leverage - Get Purposeful with Your People

Recessions are a normal part of the business cycle. We know they are coming, so that means we should plan in advance. But when one hits, we still have to hunker down and figure out if we can survive. In this episode, Gary and Jay talk about how you can not only survive, but thrive. You’ll learn how important it is to look at your new numbers so you can create the right message, service your market, and increase your efforts when it comes to lead generation. 

Recessions are a normal part of the business cycle. We know they are coming, so that means we should plan in advance. But when one hits, we still have to hunker down and figure out if we can survive. In this episode, Gary and Jay talk about how you can not only survive, but thrive. You’ll learn how important it is to look at your new numbers so you can create the right message, service your market, and increase your efforts when it comes to lead generation.

Episode III: Lead Generation - Fill the Top of Your Funnel

When a shift happens you’re going to have a math challenge and you’re most likely going to have a challenge to your business model. In this episode, Gary and Jay talk about how to adjust your actions so that you are still hitting your core numbers and gaining market share. You’ll also learn how to reinvent your business model and add more value to your services so that you have a moat around your success.  

When a shift happens you’re going to have a math challenge and you’re most likely going to have a challenge to your business model. In this episode, Gary and Jay talk about how to adjust your actions so that you are still hitting your core numbers and gaining market share. You’ll also learn how to reinvent your business model and add more value to your services so that you have a moat around your success.

Episode II: Income and Innovation - Master Your New Model & Math

When a shift is in the air, it’s time to be the buffalo and charge the storm. Listen to Gary and Jay discuss how to have an evergreen mindset that turns change into a strategy. You’ll also learn about the six ways that you can flip your perspective for long-term success. 

When a shift is in the air, it’s time to be the buffalo and charge the storm. Listen to Gary and Jay discuss how to have an evergreen mindset that turns change into a strategy. You’ll also learn about the six ways that you can flip your perspective for long-term success.

Episode I: Mindset - Charge the Storm

Make the wait for season 6 a little more bearable with this special TLACEO bonus episode where Gary and Jay travel The Simple Path to Wealth with author JL Collins. Tune in to hear how Collins stopped thinking about what money can buy and started thinking about what money can earn in order to cement his financial independence.  

Make the wait for season 6 a little more bearable with this special TLACEO bonus episode where Gary and Jay travel The Simple Path to Wealth with author JL Collins. Tune in to hear how Collins stopped thinking about what money can buy and started thinking about what money can earn in order to cement his financial independence.

Bonus Episode III: Interview with JL Collins, author of The Simple Path to Wealth

To help listeners reach their wealth goals even faster, “Think Like a CEO” is publishing this live recording of Gary’s and Jay’s Wealth Building Session from Keller Williams’ annual conference, Family Reunion. Whether you missed out on the event or you just want to hear it again, this bonus episode is sure to provide the insights you need to achieve your financial dreams.   

To help listeners reach their wealth goals even faster, “Think Like a CEO” is publishing this live recording of Gary’s and Jay’s Wealth Building Session from Keller Williams’ annual conference, Family Reunion. Whether you missed out on the event or you just want to hear it again, this bonus episode is sure to provide the insights you need to achieve your financial dreams.

Bonus Episode II: The 7 Traps Between You and Financial Wealth

In this special bonus episode of “Think Like a CEO,” Gary Keller dives deep into our financial mindsets with the author of The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel. Tune in to hear how Housel’s years of writing for publications like The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal led to the creation of this valuable financial resource.

In this special bonus episode of “Think Like a CEO,” Gary Keller dives deep into our financial mindsets with the author of The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel. Tune in to hear how Housel’s years of writing for publications like The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal led to the creation of this valuable financial resource.

Bonus Episode I: Interview with Morgan Housel, author of ‘The Psychology of Money’

While the concept of financial freedom differs from person to person, the way to achieve it looks the same across the board. In this episode, Gary and Jay discuss the 10 common steps entrepreneurs take within their personal and professional lives to gain financial independence and spend more time doing what they love.

While the concept of financial freedom differs from person to person, the way to achieve it looks the same across the board. In this episode, Gary and Jay discuss the 10 common steps entrepreneurs take within their personal and professional lives to gain financial independence and spend more time doing what they love.

Episode 5: 10 Steps to Financial Freedom

Many people dream of becoming a millionaire. Unfortunately, a lot of those people fall short of that dream due to some very avoidable obstacles. Press play to hear Gary and Jay identify and neutralize some of the common dream killers that keep entrepreneurs from reaching that seven-figure financial milestone. 

Many people dream of becoming a millionaire. Unfortunately, a lot of those people fall short of that dream due to some very avoidable obstacles. Press play to hear Gary and Jay identify and neutralize some of the common dream killers that keep entrepreneurs from reaching that seven-figure financial milestone.

Episode 4: The 10 Mistakes That Keep People from Being a Millionaire

The path of money is full of wrong turns, and in this episode, Gary and Jay discuss how to avoid these harmful detours and put your finances on cruise control. The key is learning when and where to invest your income in order to avoid getting lost on the way to your personal and professional wealth goals. Buckle up.   Resources:   The Path of Business Money  The Path of Money  

The path of money is full of wrong turns, and in this episode, Gary and Jay discuss how to avoid these harmful detours and put your finances on cruise control. The key is learning when and where to invest your income in order to avoid getting lost on the way to your personal and professional wealth goals. Buckle up. Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://outfront.kw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Path-of-Business-Money_Std.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Path of Business Money</a></li> <li><a href="https://outfront.kw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Path-of-Money_Std.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Path of Money</a> </li> </ul>

Episode 3: The Path of Money

Each season and episode of Think Like A CEO weaves together timely topics and the lessons Gary Keller and Jay Papasan have learned from the helm of the most innovative company in real estate. The goal: to help each listener get the mindset they need to lead their businesses and others.

Before you set out on the path to financial wealth, it’s important to understand where your money is going. Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of putting their personal income and business income in the same place. Tune in to hear Gary and Jay explain eight reasons why differentiating your money improves your wealth and your blood pressure.

Before you set out on the path to financial wealth, it’s important to understand where your money is going. Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of putting their personal income and business income in the same place. Tune in to hear Gary and Jay explain eight reasons why differentiating your money improves your wealth and your blood pressure.

Episode 2: The 8 MythUnderstandings Between You and Financial Wealth

Every entrepreneur has a different definition of financial wealth and freedom, and in the first episode of season 5, Gary and Jay discuss how to find the definition that works for your life and your business. It all begins by understanding the meaning of true wealth and learning how to actively pursue the passive income that will allow you to achieve it.

Every entrepreneur has a different definition of financial wealth and freedom, and in the first episode of season 5, Gary and Jay discuss how to find the definition that works for your life and your business. It all begins by understanding the meaning of true wealth and learning how to actively pursue the passive income that will allow you to achieve it.

Episode 1: Financial Wealth and Freedom

After learning how to pivot through a market shift in season 4, season 5 of “Think Like a CEO” is all about wealth: how to find it, how to define it, and how to set it to autopilot. Drawing upon real-life experience and insights from fellow entrepreneurs, Gary Keller and Jay Papasan help listeners gain a more meaningful and purposeful perspective on financial success.

After learning how to pivot through a market shift in season 4, season 5 of “Think Like a CEO” is all about wealth: how to find it, how to define it, and how to set it to autopilot. Drawing upon real-life experience and insights from fellow entrepreneurs, Gary Keller and Jay Papasan help listeners gain a more meaningful and purposeful perspective on financial success.

Think Like a CEO: Season 5 (Trailer)

Keith Cunningham

In this special bonus episode of “Think Like A CEO,” Gary Keller has a socially distanced conversation with seasoned entrepreneur and bestselling author Keith Cunningham about the grit, intelligence, and tactical thinking it takes to pivot successfully. By examining the previous successes and failures of a variety of businesses, including their own, Gary and Keith provide listeners with invaluable insights on surviving a shift by making smart decisions.

In this special bonus episode of “Think Like A CEO,” Gary Keller has a socially distanced conversation with seasoned entrepreneur and bestselling author Keith Cunningham about the grit, intelligence, and tactical thinking it takes to pivot successfully. By examining the previous successes and failures of a variety of businesses, including their own, Gary and Keith provide listeners with invaluable insights on surviving a shift by making smart decisions.

5. Bonus Episode: An Interview With Keith Cunningham

For the final episode of season four, Gary and Jay celebrate creativity by highlighting the numerous ways out-of-the-box thinking can help leaders survive, and then thrive, during a shift. Listen in to hear why businesses that utilize innovative thinking to navigate their pivots are the ones most likely to emerge victorious and transform the entire industry when the market settles.

For the final episode of season four, Gary and Jay celebrate creativity by highlighting the numerous ways out-of-the-box thinking can help leaders survive, and then thrive, during a shift. Listen in to hear why businesses that utilize innovative thinking to navigate their pivots are the ones most likely to emerge victorious and transform the entire industry when the market settles.

4. Pivot, Step Four: Be Creative & Competitive

One of the most valuable resources a business can cultivate while pivoting is a sense of community. When it comes to real estate, this applies both inside and outside of your company. In episode three, Gary and Jay examine how going digital can help leaders overcome social distancing measures and form stronger connections with their colleagues and clients.

One of the most valuable resources a business can cultivate while pivoting is a sense of community. When it comes to real estate, this applies both inside and outside of your company. In episode three, Gary and Jay examine how going digital can help leaders overcome social distancing measures and form stronger connections with their colleagues and clients.

3. Pivot, Step Three: Be Digital & Connected

To pivot, you have to be nimble. To be nimble, you have to get rid of any excess weighing down your business. In episode two, Gary discusses the cuts leaders have to be prepared to make to their bottom line in order to minimize expenses while motivating their teams to maximize their resourcefulness. Tune in to hear how tightening budgets can bring out the best in a business.

To pivot, you have to be nimble. To be nimble, you have to get rid of any excess weighing down your business. In episode two, Gary discusses the cuts leaders have to be prepared to make to their bottom line in order to minimize expenses while motivating their teams to maximize their resourcefulness. Tune in to hear how tightening budgets can bring out the best in a business.

2. Pivot, Step Two: Be Lean & Leveraged

Shifts can shake even the best of leaders to their cores, but in order to come out successful on the other end, they have to pivot. As Gary explains in the first episode of season 4, pivots start by remaining safe and strong. Only then can we look after others in our personal and professional circles. Press play to hear how Gary moves forward in times of adversity.

Shifts can shake even the best of leaders to their cores, but in order to come out successful on the other end, they have to pivot. As Gary explains in the first episode of season 4, pivots start by remaining safe and strong. Only then can we look after others in our personal and professional circles. Press play to hear how Gary moves forward in times of adversity.

1. Pivot, Step One: Be Safe & Strong

Enjoy this special bonus episode of Think Like a CEO, recorded live in front of over 15,000 agents on the mainstage of Family Reunion 2020. This candid discussion covers a range of topics including making friends with failure, not allowing yourself to be limited by numbers, and continuing the never-ending pursuit of your personal and professional best. 

Enjoy this special bonus episode of Think Like a CEO, recorded live in front of over 15,000 agents on the mainstage of Family Reunion 2020. This candid discussion covers a range of topics including making friends with failure, not allowing yourself to be limited by numbers, and continuing the never-ending pursuit of your personal and professional best.

5. Bonus Episode: Think Like a CEO Live

Season 3 summits with six vital steps for implementing your models, along with some best practices for keeping them relevant. To summarize the episode (and the season) in Gary’s words, “If you want to literally lead a vertical life, a vertical business life at the highest level where you're constantly breaking through ceilings, you're going to lead a models-based business.”

Season 3 summits with six vital steps for implementing your models, along with some best practices for keeping them relevant. To summarize the episode (and the season) in Gary’s words, “If you want to literally lead a vertical life, a vertical business life at the highest level where you're constantly breaking through ceilings, you're going to lead a models-based business.”

4. Implementing and Maintaining Your Models

Phenomenal information for a business owner #westandontheshouldersofgiants

Great minds!

The information is great and I’ve been working through the episodes but it would be nice if they were numbered like most other Podcasts. 

On Spotify I lost track of episodes as there were three separate #2’s. 
May seem like a small thing but pulling off the road to search for the next episode is a pain.

Good information but episodes are hard to follow

Think Like A CEO with Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

The real estate landscape has changed, and with it, Keller Williams. Today, Gary Keller is back in the CEO seat, guiding Keller Williams through the fourth industrial revolution and focusing on developing an innovation engine that changes the game.

The real estate landscape has changed, and with it, Keller Williams. Today, Gary Keller is back in the CEO seat, guiding Keller Williams through the fourth industrial revolution and focusing on developing an innovation engine that changes the game.

5. Taking Back the Reins

A positive corporate culture doesn’t just happen, it’s created by design. Successful CEOs bring a unique energy and purpose that effectively pave the way to corporate success or create its downfall. But don’t take our word for it. Take a cue from an unsuspecting source - Ebenezer Scrooge.

A positive corporate culture doesn’t just happen, it’s created by design. Successful CEOs bring a unique energy and purpose that effectively pave the way to corporate success or create its downfall. But don’t take our word for it. Take a cue from an unsuspecting source - Ebenezer Scrooge.

2. Leading with Energy

When you own the results of your business you not only own the profits that you make, but you own the profits that you share with others through philanthropy. Tune in to learn how to harness your finances by working backwards with Gary Keller’s proven method, the profit principle. 

When you own the results of your business you not only own the profits that you make, but you own the profits that you share with others through philanthropy. Tune in to learn how to harness your finances by working backwards with Gary Keller’s proven method, the profit principle.

4. Owning Results

Hiring is hard enough already, but how can you be sure you’re hiring talent that brings your business a twofold return? Today’s episode walks through the process that allows entrepreneurs to become true business owners by hiring talent that is motivated to move up the ranks.

Hiring is hard enough already, but how can you be sure you’re hiring talent that brings your business a twofold return? Today’s episode walks through the process that allows entrepreneurs to become true business owners by hiring talent that is motivated to move up the ranks.

3.  Engaging Talent 

Leadership can be an elusive concept. There’s no true recipe for success, as leadership styles vary across cultures and industries. However, one thing rings true - the best CEOs start by addressing mindset before taking action. Today’s episode walks through the development of this mindset and identifies the three key elements that make up the CEO job description.

Leadership can be an elusive concept. There’s no true recipe for success, as leadership styles vary across cultures and industries. However, one thing rings true - the best CEOs start by addressing mindset before taking action. Today’s episode walks through the development of this mindset and identifies the three key elements that make up the CEO job description.

1. Being a CEO Starts With the Way You Think

The best podcasts on investing. For anyone interested in the stories in the investing industry, whether it's an interview with Ray Dalio or Ed Thorp to the writer of The Big Short. This topic includes the most fascinating stories from all the best investors. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Investing Podcasts

The best podcast episodes on Startups. For anyone working in a startup, or anyone interested in the incredible stories behind how people built companies like Instagram, and Facebook. Offering both practical advice and insights, as well as the stories for how many of the biggest startups got to where they are today. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!