Work schmerk? Do you live to work or work to live?

“In the end, what matters most in life are the depth of your relationships with friends and family; and the sheer number of people you’ve helped along the way.”

- Verne Harnish

"The goal is to build a life you don’t need a vacation from."

- Rob Hill Sr.

Hi friends,

Should we live to work or work to live? 

That question annoys me because I love working and I love playing. For instance, here’s a picture of me doing something that, ten years ago, I never thought I’d ever do. 

I’m on a fricking hoverboard-like thing, sailing above the water! I mean, for me, it doesn’t get any wilder than wing foiling. For you, what makes you happy? Is it work, play, or both. 

And this reminds me: working and playing don’t have to be mutually exclusive. 

In this newsletter, I feature two conversations with guests who you can tell enjoy their work. They’re not grudgingly hanging on to careers for a paycheck. They’re having fun. Check out their episodes. Plus I’ve got two solo episodes for you, too. 

• Tracking Priorities
• Turning Trials into Triumphs with Paul Gencarella Jr
• The Top 10 KPIs for Peace of Mind
• Adapting To The World Of Open Talent with John Winsor

Remember, scaling doesn’t have to be hard. 

— Bill 

Tracking Priorities - Solocast

What are some practical strategies for setting and tracking your goals effectively? In this mini episode, discover why subjective metrics like percentage complete and color codes fall short, and learn about robust alternatives such as action counts and punch lists. 

Whether you're aiming to boost sales, streamline projects, or enhance productivity, this episode shows you how to transform your approach to tracking progress and achieving success.

Listen to this episode about tracking priorities

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Turning Trials into Triumphs with Paul Gencarella Jr.

How can a resilient and positive mindset help entrepreneurs overcome challenges? 

In this episode, Bill and his guest, Paul Gencarella Jr., explore turning trials into triumphs, focusing on the future, and addressing mental health issues in the workplace. 

Paul believes in the power of a positive mindset and helps people transform their lives in health, wealth and relationships.

Key topics that Bill and Paul explore in this episode: 

• How Paul's mental health struggles led to a new perspective on his business.
• Encouraging openness around our mental health issues. 
• The need for leaders to recognize and address mental health issues. 
• Seeking personal fulfillment versus just pleasing others.
• The importance of identifying and developing strengths, particularly in leadership roles.
• Paul's son’s cancer and how Paul and his wife talked openly about the cancer in front of their son.
• The power of gratitude and positive thinking. 

Listen to the Paul Gencarella Jr episode

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The Top 10 KPIs for Peace of Mind

Could you step away from your business for a month or so and have total peace of mind that your business would continue running fine without you? 

In this episode,  Bill discusses how business owners like you can achieve peace of mind by identifying the top 10 key performance indicators (KPIs) crucial for your company. By focusing on these essential metrics, you can ensure your business runs smoothly even in your absence. 

Listen to this KPIs episode

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Adapting To The World Of Open Talent with John Winsor

If you’re an entrepreneur looking to create a remote team, how can you find high-end freelancers? 

John Winsor is an expert on the concept of “open talent,” which he’s written a book about. He’s also started six companies and is cofounder of an organization that has the goal of revolutionizing the workplace for a billion people by 2025. 

Key topics that Bill and John explore in this episode: 

• John discusses his book, Open Talent: Leveraging the Global Workforce to Solve Your Biggest Challenges.
• John’s story about using $10,000 of his own money to fund a pitch to Harley-Davidson.
• The challenges of implementing new ideas in the French advertising industry, including resistance from the French creative team, who felt threatened by an American upstart disrupting their industry.
• NASA's early use of open innovation. 
• NASA's shift from an organization with 17,000 full-time employees to a networked organization with 110 million people to solve problems.
• The average salary for AI engineers is high, but there are many people getting paid well without being exceptionally skilled, creating a correction in the industry.
• Using freelancers and vendors for work, rather than traditional employees.
• The challenges of scaling open talent in a corporate environment, citing the difficulty of navigating a sea of supply and evaluating freelancer quality.
• The challenges of finding and selecting top talent in the tech industry.
• The need for transparency and post-mortem debriefs to improve the startup ecosystem.

Listen to the John Winsor episode

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Building a Better Business - An Online Event

Are you interested in enhancing team cohesion in your company? 

How about some practical strategies to drive sustained growth?

Well, we’ve got a workshop for that!

Join us August 6th at 7 PM EDT to hear from a panel of operating system experts and learn how you can Build a Better Business.

Register Now Via LinkedIn!

Chasing Wisdom In Business - An Article

An article on the pursuit of wisdom in business, inspired by a thought-provoking conversation with Chip Conley.  It explores the idea that true wisdom isn’t about having all the answers but about the continuous journey of learning and humility. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in short-term gains and forget the broader impact of our decisions. Chip’s insights reminded me that staying curious and open to new perspectives is key to true growth.

Read the rest of this article on Bill’s LinkedIn

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• “I’m ready to go big, but I’m not sure where to start!”
• “I’ve got a vision and a plan, but I need some help seeing the whole picture.”
• “I need to rally my team and fire up our collaboration!”
• “I’m a bit wobbly on how to keep the growth train rolling.”

If you’re looking for a guide on your growth adventure, let’s chat! Book an assessment with me, and together, we’ll explore how to power up your company and team for sustained success.

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- Bill