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Could YOU improve your small business by 1% each week? Get more customers, make more money - WITHOUT working harder - with the ambitious, lifestyle business podcast.
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Are you a small business owner who likes to think BIG? Then this podcast is for YOU. It's a place where AMBITIOUS business owners learn and share SIMPLE, PRACTICAL tips and advice to help their businesses GROW with ONE purpose... TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE LIFESTYLE THEY WANT. Whatever that means for YOU... Maybe you want to earn £100k a year? Maybe you want to spend more time with friends and family, or travel more? You might want to give up the Day Job, or completely change direction in your ...
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Welcome to Book Talks with Brockman. Stop by and find a good book.
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Conversation on the beliefs, history, culture and personal stories from Evangelical Christianity as engaged by veteran culture warriors and friends.
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In this short episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton asks: "what impact would a £350,000 lottery win have on your lifestyle?" The lottery win is ficticious, but the impact on your lifestyle doesn't have to be... You can get a FREE chapter of ANY of John's best selling business books - just CLICK HERE.…
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In this short episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton asks: "what impact would a £350,000 lottery win have on your lifestyle?" The lottery win is ficticious, but the impact on your lifestyle doesn't have to be... You can get a FREE chapter of ANY of John's best selling business books - just CLICK HERE.…
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In this short episode of the Ambitous Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton looks at an accountant using direct mail to acquire clients with a Lifetime Value of £20,000 - for just £91. John shares the LTV > CAC formula from his forthcoming book Retention First (due out in 2025), and explains why you should focus on increasing Lifetime Value, NO…
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In this short episode of the Ambitous Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton looks at an accountant using direct mail to acquire clients with a Lifetime Value of £20,000 - for just £91. John shares the LTV > CAC formula from his forthcoming book Retention First (due out in 2025), and explains why you should focus on increasing Lifetime Value, NO…
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117: Ministers of Propaganda: Scott M. Coley
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Scott Coley joins the show to talk about his book Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right. We discuss the weaponization of the term "biblical", common sensism, the remarkable pivot of George Wallace, young earth creationism and more. Buy Scott's book: https://www.eerdmans.com/9781467466004/ministers-of-propaga…
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In this solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of Big Ideas... for Small Businesses and Evergreen Assets explains why his brand new, sexy-AF kitchen tap is useless - and why YOUR business needs to avoid falling into the same trap.Door John Lamerton
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In this solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of Big Ideas... for Small Businesses and Evergreen Assets explains why his brand new, sexy-AF kitchen tap is useless - and why YOUR business needs to avoid falling into the same trap.Door John Lamerton
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116: Justin Gentry Has a Scidentity Crisis, Goes Home, and REVcovers
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Justin Gentry joins the show to talk about his work as a former pastor and current co-podcaster (REVcovery Room, Scidentity Crisis, and Go Home Bible, You're Drunk), as well as helping organize the annual Content Warning event, coming to Atlanta next February. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vcwpod Dave's second podcast- "Does …
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In this solo epsiode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of the bestselling book Routine Machine explains how ONE simple change to his dog's food could add years to his life - and life to his years! Whether you've got a furry friend or not - this podcast IS NOT about the dog - it's about the ROUTINE.…
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In this solo epsiode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of the bestselling book Routine Machine explains how ONE simple change to his dog's food could add years to his life - and life to his years! Whether you've got a furry friend or not - this podcast IS NOT about the dog - it's about the ROUTINE.…
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"I SACKED my business partner..."
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One Percenter Gary shares his journey from running a lifestyle business to building an ambitious lifestyle business. He discusses the personal challenges he faced, including family health issues and the impact of COVID-19 and Brexit on his business. Gary reflects on the strain in his partnership, the difficult conversations he had to navigate, and …
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One Percenter Gary shares his journey from running a lifestyle business to building an ambitious lifestyle business. He discusses the personal challenges he faced, including family health issues and the impact of COVID-19 and Brexit on his business. Gary reflects on the strain in his partnership, the difficult conversations he had to navigate, and …
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115: Blake Chastain Goes Beyond #Exvangelical
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Podcaster and originator of the exvangelical hashtag Blake Chastain returns to the VCW hall to talk about his new book Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back. Buy Blake's Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747796/exvangelical-and-beyond-by-blake-chastain/ Katelyn Beaty artic…
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The One Percent Club doors are NOW OPEN (but close at 9pm on Monday 30th September) I'm BANNED from playing Monopoly in my own house. But that doesn't stop me from playing Monopoly in REAL LIFE - and winning the game of business by doing so. Click here to find out more about the One Percent Club, and how it can help you.…
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The One Percent Club doors are NOW OPEN (but close at 9pm on Monday 30th September) I'm BANNED from playing Monopoly in my own house. But that doesn't stop me from playing Monopoly in REAL LIFE - and winning the game of business by doing so. Click here to find out more about the One Percent Club, and how it can help you.…
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The One Percent Club doors are NOW OPEN. In today's episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton (author of Big Ideas.. for Small Businesses) explains why it took him NINE MONTHS to earn £13.51 - and how this was the MOMENT he knew he'd be successful. Click here to find out more about the One Percent Club, and how it can impro…
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The One Percent Club doors are NOW OPEN. In today's episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton (author of Big Ideas.. for Small Businesses) explains why it took him NINE MONTHS to earn £13.51 - and how this was the MOMENT he knew he'd be successful. Click here to find out more about the One Percent Club, and how it can impro…
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The One Percent Club doors are NOW OPEN. In today's episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton explains why there's no "smoke and mirrors" at play with the One Percent Club. No "selling from the stage" No "escalation models" designed to fleece you of every penny. No "£1,997 courses" or "Cayman Island Masterminds". No fake di…
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The One Percent Club doors are NOW OPEN. In today's episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton explains why there's no "smoke and mirrors" at play with the One Percent Club. No "selling from the stage" No "escalation models" designed to fleece you of every penny. No "£1,997 courses" or "Cayman Island Masterminds". No fake di…
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In this bite-sized solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of Big Ideas... for Small Businesses, explains what happens when his car disappeared from his driveway overnight - and why he was actually GRATEFUL for it!Door John Lamerton
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In this bite-sized solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of Big Ideas... for Small Businesses, explains what happens when his car disappeared from his driveway overnight - and why he was actually GRATEFUL for it!Door John Lamerton
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"I do life AND business on MY terms..."
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Karen Hardie, Owner Of Xheight - A Branding & Packaging Design Agency, joins us to discuss: 🦩 The stigma around lifestyle businesses - and whether you can have SERIOUS goals as a lifestyle business owner. 🎯 The importance of setting goals that you TRULY desire. 💍 Marrying your business partner. 🏖️ Testing running a business from abroad. 😎 How Karen…
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Karen Hardie, Owner Of Xheight - A Branding & Packaging Design Agency, joins us to discuss: 🦩 The stigma around lifestyle businesses - and whether you can have SERIOUS goals as a lifestyle business owner. 🎯 The importance of setting goals that you TRULY desire. 💍 Marrying your business partner. 🏖️ Testing running a business from abroad. 😎 How Karen…
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Doors to the One Percent Club are now open. BUT... Please listen to this 5-minute solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast BEFORE joining - because the One Percent Club is NOT for everyone. It's why doors are closed for 83% of the year. It's why we have set criteria for the people who can (and can't!) join. And it's why we famously …
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Doors to the One Percent Club are now open. BUT... Please listen to this 5-minute solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast BEFORE joining - because the One Percent Club is NOT for everyone. It's why doors are closed for 83% of the year. It's why we have set criteria for the people who can (and can't!) join. And it's why we famously …
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How do you deal with customer complaints? In this solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business, John Lamerton, author of bestselling business books such as Big Ideas... for Small Businesses, Evergreen Assets and Routine Machine explains why it should be "the end of the world" for EVERY complaint you get...…
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How do you deal with customer complaints? In this solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business, John Lamerton, author of bestselling business books such as Big Ideas... for Small Businesses, Evergreen Assets and Routine Machine explains why it should be "the end of the world" for EVERY complaint you get...…
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114: Dr. Matthew Taylor - The Violent Take it By Force
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Dr. Matthew Taylor returns to the VCW hall to discuss his forthcoming book (out October 1, 2024) "The Violent Take it By Force: The Christian Movement That is Threatening Our Democracy". Dr. Taylor talks about some of the major figures within the independent Charismatic movement, what he sees as 4 quadrants of Evangelicalism, how independent Charis…
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I made a deal with Dave Grohl on the Foo Fighters' recent UK tour. Dave & Co put existing customers (fans) first - BEFORE trying to win new ones. In this solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of Big Ideas... for Small Businesses explains the power of "Retention First" thinking.…
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I made a deal with Dave Grohl on the Foo Fighters' recent UK tour. Dave & Co put existing customers (fans) first - BEFORE trying to win new ones. In this solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of Big Ideas... for Small Businesses explains the power of "Retention First" thinking.…
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I actually told one of my One Percenters to go and get a job at Starbucks. I explain why in this solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast - and it's NOT because I wanted him to quit his business and "get a real job"...Door John Lamerton
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I actually told one of my One Percenters to go and get a job at Starbucks. I explain why in this solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast - and it's NOT because I wanted him to quit his business and "get a real job"...Door John Lamerton
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You may have seen this image doing the rounds on social media: In this solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of Big Ideas... for Small Businesses explains why this is a TERRIBLE idea, that could actually KILL your business if you blindly follow the advice.
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You may have seen this image doing the rounds on social media: In this solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of Big Ideas... for Small Businesses explains why this is a TERRIBLE idea, that could actually KILL your business if you blindly follow the advice.
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"Screw this, I'm moving to Fuerteventura..."
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Ambitious, Lifestyle Business owners John and Jason meet to discuss: ⚽ The importance of "process over outcome" - even if you're looking to win a European football tournament... 🏖️ Why Jason is (seriously) looking to emigrate. 🤬 The biggest challenges facing small business owners right now. 🦩 How the One Percent Club could help with those challenge…
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Ambitious, Lifestyle Business owners John and Jason meet to discuss: ⚽ The importance of "process over outcome" - even if you're looking to win a European football tournament... 🏖️ Why Jason is (seriously) looking to emigrate. 🤬 The biggest challenges facing small business owners right now. 🦩 How the One Percent Club could help with those challenge…
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How does a weekly email that DOESN'T sell ANYTHING help you market your product/service? By using the exact technique that Walt Disney deployed 70 years ago to launch Disneyland...Door John Lamerton
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How does a weekly email that DOESN'T sell ANYTHING help you market your product/service? By using the exact technique that Walt Disney deployed 70 years ago to launch Disneyland...Door John Lamerton
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113: Transvangelical and Wyld Violet are Not Safe for Worship
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Alycea, who uses the pseudonym Transvangelical, and Wyld Violet are online sex workers who incorporate their evangelical experience into their work and have a new podcast called Not Safe for Worship. We talk about deconstruction, purity culture, ethics in porn consumption and production, and even touch on the current political climate regarding tra…
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After hiring more than 30 people, here are the 5 things I believe you need, in order to hire an A-player: You need to know what an A-player looks like. Always be hiring. It's worth paying more for A-players. The first 100 days (after hiring) are crucial. You will make mistakes. Correct them quickly. What other tips would you add?…
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After hiring more than 30 people, here are the 5 things I believe you need, in order to hire an A-player: You need to know what an A-player looks like. Always be hiring. It's worth paying more for A-players. The first 100 days (after hiring) are crucial. You will make mistakes. Correct them quickly. What other tips would you add?…
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Would you pay £5 million for a "really nice view"? In this solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of Big Ideas... for Small Businesses runs the numbers on his dream house - and asks "can you put a price on freedom?"Door John Lamerton
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Would you pay £5 million for a "really nice view"? In this solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of Big Ideas... for Small Businesses runs the numbers on his dream house - and asks "can you put a price on freedom?"Door John Lamerton
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Running a small business is like playing Snakes & Ladders - just as you feel you're about to win the game, you land on a snake.. and find yourself almost back where you started. There are ladders in this game though - and if you know where to find them, and how to increase your chances of landing on one, you're more likely to beat your competition.…
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Running a small business is like playing Snakes & Ladders - just as you feel you're about to win the game, you land on a snake.. and find yourself almost back where you started. There are ladders in this game though - and if you know where to find them, and how to increase your chances of landing on one, you're more likely to beat your competition.…
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"When you're a one-person band, you can do what you want..."
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Suzy Watson, founder of Explore Norfolk UK, discusses her experience with various online businesses, including network marketing, selling dog collars, and weight loss pills. Suzy emphasizes the importance of passion in building a successful business and highlights the need for authenticity. She also talks about her membership of the One Percent Clu…
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Suzy Watson, founder of Explore Norfolk UK, discusses her experience with various online businesses, including network marketing, selling dog collars, and weight loss pills. Suzy emphasizes the importance of passion in building a successful business and highlights the need for authenticity. She also talks about her membership of the One Percent Clu…
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How do you get the perfect blend of Sales vs Marketing? In this solo 5-minute episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of Evergreen Assets, explains the importance of getting the balance just right - and the HORRIBLE taste that will be in your customer's mouths if you get it wrong...…
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How do you get the perfect blend of Sales vs Marketing? In this solo 5-minute episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton, author of Evergreen Assets, explains the importance of getting the balance just right - and the HORRIBLE taste that will be in your customer's mouths if you get it wrong...…
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In school, we're taught that copying others is bad. However, in this 5-minute solo episode of the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast, John Lamerton explains how copying the right people is a sure-fire way to guarantee yourself success.Door John Lamerton
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