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Jonathan Goodman Blog
14h ago
5-Reps: It hertz
Exciting News!
My next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in hardcover, kindle, and audio worldwide.
To celebrate, I'm sharing the first-ever excerpt from the book.
Hope you love it and please preorder your copy on Amazon today.
-Jon
It Hertz
My roommate moved out and took his TV with him. I had one requirement for a new one: it needed to have pictures that moved, ideally in color.
In an attempt to learn about television technology, I typed in ‘how to buy a TV’ into Google and got 3.82 billion results in 0.62 se ..read more
Jonathan Goodman Blog
2d ago
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Putting on a charity event can feel good, do good, and be good for business.
Choose a charity that makes the biggest impact
How to get your community to rally behind and promote the event
How to follow up with attendees after the event and make an offer without feeling icky
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
5d ago
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You learn the most when you leave your normal environment. In case you haven't been able to do that recently, Jonathan has brought you some stories from his recent trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, to help inspire your marketing, sales, and life.
Three product positioning takeaways from the struggling Monte Albán Figurine vendor
How a 7-year-old sold more of their bad art than the young artists with good art
Three coaching lessons from the Oaxacan Crossfit gym
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
1w ago
Happy 5-Reps Friday!
Here's what's new this week.
Obvious Choice Podcast Episodes:
203: 7 Mistakes Made Based On Conventional Wisdom (Hot Seat)
204: Legal And Ethical Policies For Coaches*
205: Giovanni Marsico | Become a Master Tribe Builder
*If you only listen to one, make it this one.
Moving on, here are 2 fitness concepts, 2 business nuggets, and a quote to consider this week.
2 Fitness Tips
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to fitness. The hot water that softens a carrot will harden an egg.
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Optimize for workout proximity. The closer it is t ..read more
Jonathan Goodman Blog
1w ago
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It's easier than ever to start a business. It's great, because it creates an even playing field.
On the other hand, it can muddy the waters and make it hard for you, and potential clients, to know who to trust.
How to avoid accidentally creating a reputation you don't want
1-3-6 framework to creating a fulfilling life and profitable business
The permission you didn't know you needed
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
1w ago
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There will be a time when something outside your control could derail your business.
Learning how to respond and not react will keep your business on track.
Two lessons in dealing with outside influences that impact your business
How to buy yourself time to problem solve and put your clients at ease at the same time
Why people panic problem-solve
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
2w ago
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You already feel like you need to prove yourself. Then when you have family telling you your business isn't going to work -- well, now it feels like the gap to prove yourself is 10x bigger.
Defining what "proving yourself" actually means
Managing internal dialogue that screws with your head
What to do instead of trying to convince your naysayers
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
2w ago
Before we begin, I'm hiring a part-time media manager (10-15hrs weekly).
It's a great role for somebody young, hungry, and interested in the intersection between writing and marketing.
Info, compensation, and how to apply here:
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Happy 5-Reps Friday!
Here's what's new this week.
Obvious Choice Podcast Episodes:
203: 7 Mistakes Made Based On Conventional Wisdom (Hot Seat)
204: Legal And Ethical Policies For Coaches*
205: Giovanni Marsico | Become a Master Tribe Builder
*If you only listen to one, make it this one ..read more
Jonathan Goodman Blog
2w ago
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When you work with people, you'll inevitably run into situations that are stressful to navigate.
Have the right policies in place so you know what to do and your clients know what to expect.
The policy inspired by a French client who laid the verbal smackdown on Ren
How not to be Scrooge McDuck with your policies
Knowing when to bend policy and how not to be a firefighter in your business
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Jonathan Goodman Blog
3w ago
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Following conventional wisdom can be a mistake. The nature of conventional wisdom is to communicate a broad, widely accepted concept. When it's applied to a nuanced situation, it can backfire.
Why two membership sites meant to generate passive income failed
Why collaboration sounds great in theory but isn't the sales fuel you want it to be
Your business isn't like the Field of Dreams
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