MULTIPLICATION BY SUBTRACTION
It’s time to say goodbye (to wrong-fit team members).
Shannon Waller's Team Success Podcast Series
A listener’s guide to teamwork wisdom.
The #1 Silent Teamwork Killer—And How To Avoid It
There are plenty of reasons why teamwork falls apart: poor communication, unclear expectations, lack of leadership … but more often than not, it comes down to reliability. No matter how professional, skilled, or charming you are, if people can’t depend on you to show up on time, do what you say, finish what you start,[…]
The Four Keys To Success For Sales Leaders — with Guest Mark Cox
Every entrepreneur is on a first-name basis with unpredictability. It’s just a part of the deal, and nowhere is that more true than when it comes to sales. But what if there were a way to actually create a process for sales that can be taught, replicated, and proven to work? In this episode of[…]
Why It’s Not Enough To Be An Expert
As an entrepreneur, you’ve worked really hard to become an expert in your field. You know your clients expect the best, and you assume you’ll be rewarded for your knowledge. However, that’s just the starting point. It’s the bare minimum required to get your clients in the door. If you want to actually retain them[…]
Turning Teams Into Heroes And Customers Into Raving Fans: An Interview With Patti Mara
In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller speaks with Patti Mara, a successful entrepreneur, longtime coach for Strategic Coach®, and author of UpSolutions, an incredibly useful book for any entrepreneur looking to take their value creation and relationship-building skills to the next level. In the interview, Patti shares the three mindset shifts[…]
Shorten Your Stride: The Entrepreneurial Secret To Navigating Uncertainty
When life gets unpredictable and planning for the future feels impossible, successful entrepreneurs don’t just give up on their goals. They change tactics. In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller walks you through a simple and effective process for managing uncertainty, communicating expectations to your team and clients effectively, and working toward[…]
How To Become “Indistractable”: Author Interview With Nir Eyal
Every one of us struggles with focus throughout the day, especially in times of stress or uncertainty, and it can be easy to blame technology for our lapses in concentration. But what if the problem weren’t about the things outside of us … but what’s going on inside? What if it were more about how[…]
How To Tell If Your Team Members Are Engaged
Have you noticed a shift in team member engagement since the pandemic? Times of crisis or rapid change often bring out the best (and worst) in people, leaving most entrepreneurs with a team composed of those eager to pull their weight … and those only looking to get by. But what does engagement actually look[…]
How To Create Systems That Allow You To Work Less And Make More With Guest Josh Fonger
When was the last time you took a step back and looked at the systems controlling your business? Whether you’ve put thought into them or not, they exist, and they’re affecting every aspect of your business and life. So what if, by just investing a few purposeful hours of your time, you could save yourself[…]
The One Question To Ask Your Team
As an entrepreneur, you’re responsible for providing leadership to everyone on your team, and you may find this becomes increasingly difficult during periods of instability and change. At Strategic Coach, we’ve thought long and hard about the best ways to take care of our team members and help them stay productive when stress is running[…]
How To Find A Great Assistant Part 2 — With Guest Tim Francis
There are plenty of great assistants out there in the world, but not all of them are great for you and your business. In this second of two installments of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller continues her interview with entrepreneur Tim Francis, the owner of Great Assistant, a thriving business that has helped hire[…]
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