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March 18, 2024

Ever wondered how a single decision could shape your entire life?

In this candid clip from Episode 94 of Strategy + Action, Clay Hicks shares the unlikely origin of his networking community, H7 that has expanded nationwide. It all started in August 2014 when Clay, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, decided to take a 180-degree turn and start meeting with people intensely…

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March 14, 2024

Ep94 Clay Hicks - The Mindset Shift To Change How You Think About Networking Forever

What if we told you the key to scaling your business is not complicated marketing tactics or big budgets, but simple human connection? In this captivating episode, Jason Croft sits down with Clay Hicks, the founder of H7 - a rapidly expanding B2B networking platform with members in 45 states,…

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Feb. 22, 2024

Building Resiliency and What to Do With It - Chad E. Foster | Strategy + Action

What if your biggest setback was actually your biggest advantage? In this episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft sits down with Chad E. Foster, a man who refused to be defined by his circumstances. Diagnosed with a condition that left him blind by the age of 21, Chad's…

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Jan. 12, 2024

Choosing the Right Business Support for your Agency

In this episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft sits down with guest Becky Jolly to discuss the importance of finding the right help for your business. Becky emphasizes the need for a partner who can take ownership, bring unique ideas to the table, and navigate the onboarding process…

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Jan. 12, 2024

Outsourcing Your Social While Maintaining Your Voice - Becky Jolly | Strategy + Action

One of the biggest challenges in outsourcing your social media content or your client's content is keeping your "voice" when someone else is creating it. In this information-packed episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft digs deep with entrepreneur Becky Jolly on the ins and outs of outsourcing social…

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Nov. 6, 2023

The difficulty of big goals - Deborah Southgate

Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in multiple areas of your life? 🤔 Don't worry, you're not alone! 🙌 It's easy to get caught up in the distance between where you are now and where you want to be. But here's a little secret: it's all about taking that first step! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️…

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Nov. 6, 2023

Overcome Your Biggest Challenges (Turn Them Into Projects) - Deborah Southgate | Strategy + Action

In this insightful episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft has an in-depth conversation with Deborah Southgate about applying project management principles to personal development. Jason sets the stage by sharing how he met Deborah in the Brand Builders Group community and was impressed by her unique approach to…

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Nov. 6, 2023

We're all separately suffering - Nick Kennedy

Entrepreneurs suffer in silence until they find safe people to tell their truth. The healing begins when we share our inner struggles. Nick Kennedy's second career has been helping others tell their stories. Check out more insights from @n_ckkennedy in the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kofHMopP7Zw #suffering #coaching #entrepreneurs

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Nov. 4, 2023

Change the hearts of leaders and you change the world - Nick Kennedy

Leaders can create massive positive ripple effects by improving others' lives. Nick Kennedy believes great leaders don't just react, but look ahead to prevent future problems. They apply their expertise to envision challenges years in advance. The best leaders balance business success with caring for their people. They want profits…

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Oct. 17, 2023

How to Use Audacity to Build a Successful Business (and Life) - Nick Kennedy | Strategy + Action

Welcome to Episode 90 of "Strategy + Action" with your host, Jason Croft. In this captivating interview, we dive deep into the incredible entrepreneurial journey of the remarkable Nick Kennedy. In the first half of this power-packed podcast, Nick shares his awe-inspiring journey, starting very simply as a college student…

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Oct. 17, 2023

How to go from trading time for money to having a real coaching business - Robin Waite

In this clip from Ep57 of Strategy + Action, Robin Waite walks us through the first key step in going from a "freelance" approach to coaching (trading your time for dollars) to having a real coaching business. Check out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOKtlsqpReo

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Oct. 13, 2023

What Closing Really Is In Sales

Elle Petrillo is on the show with some great insights in this clip from Ep89 of Strategy + Action, talking about what closing really is in sales. Check out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fwOnBeV-ms #sales #personalbrand #salesclose

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Oct. 10, 2023

Andrew L Anderson's inspiration - the calling that led him to his book #zionnationalpark #author

Andrew L. Anderson shares a transformative moment by the Virgin River, gazing up at the towering rock walls that seem to touch the heavens. 🌄🙌 As nature envelops him, Andrew receives a powerful message, a divine whisper from something greater, something he calls God. 🙏✨ It's a reminder that we…

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Oct. 10, 2023

Elevate your Personal Brand and Skyrocket Sales - Elle Petrillo | Strategy + Action

Are you ready to supercharge your personal brand and take your business to the next level? In this insightful episode of Strategy + Action, host Jason Croft sits down with the wonderful Elle Petrillo, a branding and sales expert from Brand Builders Group. Together, they dive deep into the world…

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Oct. 3, 2023

How to Discover Your Mission and Purpose in Life - Andrew L. Anderson | Strategy + Action

Explore the profound journey of self-discovery and discovering purpose in life in this captivating episode of Strategy + Action with host Jason Croft and guest Andrew L. Anderson! In the first half of this thought-provoking episode, they dig into the power of creating a life's mission, unraveling its multifaceted layers…

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Oct. 3, 2023

Crazy and unique photos to build your brand #businesscoach #podcast #photography

In this clip from Ep86 of Strategy + Action, Marlana Semenza shares why clients keep coming back for her unique brand of business photography. Check out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzsHmF9ENHo

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Sept. 19, 2023

Build a Real Business from Your Coaching - Aaron Walker | Strategy + Action

🚀 The Mastermind Movement: Transforming Lives and Businesses Worldwide 🌎 Author, speaker, coach, business owner, and family man Aaron Walker is on the show today. If you don't yet know "Big A", well you're in for a treat. From a first meeting and mastermind with Dave Ramsey, Aaron's trajectory in…

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Aug. 8, 2023

How to Teach People Who You Are - Marlana Semenza | Strategy + Action

00:00:00 Coaches and consultants teach people how to think about them. Marlena specializes in visual strategy and photography to help clients convey their true essence to their target audience. 00:03:52 Teach others how to think of you. 00:10:12 Authenticity matters, but communication skills are crucial. 00:13:59 Conversation to determine fit,…

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Aug. 7, 2023

How to have style and substance in your videos

In this clip from episode 85 of Strategy + Action, Eric Ryan talks to us about how critical it is to do the hard work and be awesome at what you do - but have some style about you while you do it. For more from Eric on grabbing attention…

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Aug. 7, 2023

How to Break Free from Boring Marketing (especially on LinkedIn) - Eric Ryan | Strategy + Action

00:00:00 Creating engaging content that stands out online. 00:05:07 Marketing isn't what I expected, disappointing reality. 00:07:55 Small to mid-sized businesses should experiment, be creative, and not fear failure. Great ads evoke emotions and make people feel something. 00:09:35 Marketing is multifactorial, with numerous issues contributing to its perceived suckiness.…

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July 11, 2023

Why you're not getting any business - Randall Craig gives some hard truths

Are you struggling to get business as an expert or thought leader? In this clip from Ep84 of Strategy + Action, Randall Craig lays out some possibilities as to the cause ... and they may be a little hard to swallow. ______________________________ The term "thought leader" can be polarizing. What…

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July 11, 2023

How to show up as a thought leader - Randall Craig | Strategy + Action

Today on the show, Strategy + Action = Developing Trust and True Thought Leadership to Grow Your Business Get ready for an extraordinary episode of Strategy + Action with our incredible guest, Randall Craig, alongside your dynamic host, Jason Croft! Randall Craig is a master at transforming organizations, particularly the…

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July 10, 2023

How can a CRM get your business in order?

Check out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk95Jz8286k Can you trust your #CRM ? Do you even have one in place? Lydia Sugarman, CEO of Venntive, is on the show today! Not only does she share some great insights about her CRM platform and its strengths, she walks us through several…

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July 9, 2023

How Can Your CRM Scale with Your Business - Lydia Sugarman | Strategy + Action

Today on the show, Strategy + Action = RevOps and Running Your Business from a Single Login Welcome to Strategy + Action with your host Jason Croft! In this episode, Jason interviews Lydia Sugarman. Lydia is the CEO of Venntive, a robust software that delivers a complete, seamlessly integrated RevOps…

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