This podcast started in 2014 to serve leaders on their journey of growth and significance with their work. It is conversations with leaders for leaders. My name is Gene Hammett, host of the show. I am proud to be recognized by Inc Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine for our impact on leaders that are evolving to better serve their teams. Currently we are ranked #13 on the 100 Best Leadership Podcasts on Feedspot and listed as a top leadership podcast on TheeDigital.
This is the one and only podcast that interviews founders and CEOs of Inc 500 companies. The interviews uncover the key principles of fast-growth. You will find topics of growth, culture, leadership and other areas of growth for leaders.
The way you see yourself and the way you see the world shapes what you believe is possible. All business owners have periods of doubt that are caused by an inner conflict. It can stop you if you let it. …
Most financial planners dance to the same song. Today’s guest has a different approach to financial planning that business owners can appreciate. Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answer Man, shares how thinking like a business owner can improve your own cash …
All leaders have a vision of the future that filters out distractions that come along with being an entrepreneur. Many times the vision does not come with the “how” of accomplishing it, because what they see is so big. Today, …
Content marketing is all the rage. To some people it’s just a buzzword, but content marketing real. I wholeheartedly believe in content marketing because creating valuable content for your website such as blogs, videos and audio (i.e., podcasts) is important …
Sales to many people represents the pushy and sometimes even the slimy. When you have even the slightest resistance to sales, you tend to look for ways to avoid it. Let me share a secret with you: this kind of …
Everyone is a buyer, because everyone likes to buy. That’s right: we all like to buy things because it usually solves a problem and/or moves us forward. However, there is a natural resistance to being “sold”. Discover the missing elements in …
Many people have misconceptions about events. Not all events are three days and hundreds or thousands of people. In fact, events come in all sizes. Today we talk about small intimate events that can boost your business. Abbie Burhans with …
Many entrepreneurs hold the common belief that “trying harder” will lead them to personal and financial success. They continue to try harder even though results are lacking. “Trying Harder” is not the solution. In fact, trying harder is the problem, …
Every business owner wants to be perceived as unique. And the goal is for them to lead with their customer service, but so very few companies really do stand out. Think for a moment, what happens when GREAT is not …
I love podcasts. But I love being a podcaster even more. This is the best decision I have ever made for my business marketing and lead generation. There are so many advantages to having your audience listen to your voice …
Entrepreneurs get into business because of a skill and to solve problems. However, they rarely think of the mindset of being an entrepreneur. Your inner beliefs, values and possibility is all contained in your mindset. Michael Gerber, author of The …
Building a business is not easy because there are so many skills, talents and other factors that impact your success. There are challenges that impede you and most of them are not external factors. Dr. Carri Drzyzga shares how a …
Do you know what keeps you from charging more for your services (and products)? In this episode, Joan Sotkin shares her discoveries that require your attention if you want to raise your pricing options. We talk about how emotions relate …
Many people use the terms branding and marketing interchangeably. There is a difference…a BIG difference actually. Re Perez with Branding for the People shares his view of branding. We talk about examples and he gives some key factors to help …
Yes, I had to put the word SEX in the title. In fact, this is a first here at Leaders in the Trenches. Its the first time we have ever discussed sex and we talk about it throughout the whole …