The Phase 2 Podcast

Adam talks with Clint Retterath of Armor Mechanical about how the path to a successful career, a leadership position, and even your own business, does not have to mean a four-year degree. 

Adam talks with Schia Hart, Founder of Handlender.com, about social entrepreneurship, spinning an idea into a company all on your own, and why it is important for all of us to lend a hand.

Adam chats with Wendy Jacobson, Owner of Incredible content, about how great content can help build and enhance your brand and why it is OK to start a sentence with "but." But not always.

Stand like a superhero, feel like a superhero, ACT like a superhero! Leanne and Adam are back together (finally!) and talking about how the mind affects the body, and the body affects the mind.

Adam chats with Daniel Felt, Founder and Owner of Kura Home Maintenance, about how he created a business by addressing a previously unnoticed need, and why he never wants to answer the same question twice.

Adam talks with Jenny Erickson, Owner and Idea Activator at ACThoughtful, about how she helps her clients grow and succeed by making "glorious mistakes."

Adam chats with Danielle Jones, the Minister of Mission and Congregational Life at Wayzata Community Church, to talk about DOUGH, a new program that supports social entrepreneurship in the Twin Cities through coaching, skills development, and financial involvement. 

Adam sits down with Mickeli Bedore, Founder of Bedore Business Group and Closers Media and Host of the Coffee & Closers Podcast, to talk about all things sales and why EVERYONE can (and does) sell. 

Adam talks to Reuben Saltzman, Owner of Structure Tech Home Inspections, about how his business (and his role in it) has changed in the past year, the two questions he asks himself to make sure he stays on track, and the latest books that he is reading. 

Adam's kids, Jack and Maggie, return to the show to share their thoughts on week one of "hybrid learning" and give some good advice to all of us adults.  

Adam talks about how to make the best of our current "normal for now" situation during this weird back to school season.

Adam and Leanne talk about four concepts from the worlds of psychology and marketing that work perfectly in business to business networking.

Adam and Leanne talk to Patrick Morgan about what the Real Estate industry looks like during Covid.

Leanne tells Adam why she hates LinkedIn, and he tries to win her over.  Is he successful?

Adam and Leanne talk about the importance of training your staff, and training them right!

Adam and Leanne talk with Marty Stanchfield, Founder and Owner of Realm Promotions, on the importance of making sure that your brand "effectively remains to be seen."

Adam and Leanne talk about Simon Sinek's latest book, 'The Infinite Game', and how it applies to the world of small business.

Adam and Leanne interview Kate DiLeo, Founder of Ennobble, about the importance of building a brand that represents your company and sets up a conversation with customers.

Business owners can easily get wrapped up in every aspect of the business....often to their own detriment. Adam talks about the importance of focusing on the things that matter, and how to identify them.

Adam talks with Rustin Comer about how his career in ministry has informed his fight on systemic racism and vice a versa, and what we can all do, now and into the future, to join that fight.

Adam talks with Michael Winston about his experience as a black man growing up and working in the western suburbs, and his thoughts on how we can begin to fix the pandemic of racism by simply talking to one another.

Adam sits down with his friend Kai Brewster to talk about his involvement in the protests and relief efforts following the killing of George Floyd, and how we ALL can get involved....now, and after the protests are finished.

Adam opens up on how the killing of George Floyd and the events that followed have changed his perspective and spurred him to take action, educate himself, change his thinking, and get involved in the fight against systemic racism.

Your attitude matters! Adam talks about the importance of getting up and dusting yourself off when you get knocked down and knocked off course. 

Adam and Leanne talk about our responsibilities as people and businesses during times of crisis.

There are small steps that we can take as consumers that will result in big changes (for the better) for our planet. Adam talks about startup companies that are disrupting the CPG industry in an effort to make the world a better place.

Our best clients and customers are often our best sources of additional business. So why do we have so much trouble asking for that business? Adam dives into the importance of recognizing how you can add more value for your clients, and asking for that opportunity.

Adam's podcast exploitation (pod-sploitation?) of his son last week was so popular that he does the same thing this week with his daughter. Enjoy seeing the world of self-quarantine through the eyes of a 9-year-old.

Adam gets the 12-year-old perspective on COVID-19, self-quarantine, and how life is different (good and bad!) from his son, Jack.

Just because everyone is stuck at home doesn't mean it's all gloom and doom out there!

Adam finishes up his chat with Derek Sussner (sussner.com) about Story Branding and how it can help your business

Adam talks with Derek Sussner of sussner.com about how his company has shifted into Story Branding.  Part 1 of 2.

Adam talks about the importance of being proactive in times of crisis, and why business owners need to build and communicate their plans. 

Adam teaches you not only why it's good to network, but how we're programmed as humans to do so!

Adam talks about change again this week, but reminds you that change just for the sake of change may not be your best option.

Adam is going to let you in on a big secret- when is the right time to make a change?

Adam talks about how to negotiate.

You don't know when a plan will get derailed, but you can identify what might cause that derailment. Adam and Leanne talk about the importance of identifying and planning for obstacles. 

Adam talks all about Time Management

Adam and Sarah Becker, Chief Holistic Officer at Clear Simple Business, talk about the Work Stress Assessment Tool that she has created.

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Adam Thompson talks with Sarah Becker about what Clear Simple Business does to help businesses fine tune their processes.

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Adam Thompson is joined by Brian Jones, founder of Innove Studios (Innovestudios.org) to discuss how his organization helps others do good.  Part 2 of 2.

Adam Thompson is joined by Brian Jones, founder of Innove Studios (Innovestudios.org) to discuss how his organization helps others do good.

Part 1 of 2.

Adam talks about building traditions in the workplace.

Adam continues his discussion with Leah and Leanne about the stigma around Direct Sales.

Adam Thompson talks with Producer Leanne and his sister Leah Huxtable about their Direct Selling companies.

Part 1 of 2.

Adam Thompson gives you the secret to getting business referrals!

Adam Thompson shares his favorite Tech Hacks that help you work smarter!

Adam Thompson talks with Deb Brown, author and customer loyalty guru about why customers stop spending money with businesses, and how you can turn that around!

Are you ready for the next year (and decade!) business-wise? Now is the time to plan! Listen to the Phase 2 Podcast to help you set and hit your goals!

More business tips and tricks from the sportsball!

Adam talks with David Carroll, from IMS Barter, about how bartering can grow your business.

Don't start with the complex when the answer might be easy.

Two business coaches in the same room!  Adam nerds out with fellow Focal Point Coach, John Channon, about the Founder's Trap, and DISC.  

Andy Strandquist of CPR Cell Phone Repair joins Adam and talks about how to build a successful multi-location retail business.

Adam and Shannon Full continue their conversation and dig into what the Twin West Chamber of Commerce specifically is doing in the Metro to attract talent and develop the next generation of work force.

Adam Thompson talks with Shannon Full, President of the Twin West Chamber of Commerce, on the evolving role of Chambers of Commerce in the business community, and communities as a whole.

Adam talks with Reuben Saltzman, owner of Structure Tech (the highest rated housing inspection company in the midwest!!!) about how he built his business through blogs, videos, and content!

The kids are back and school and the rest of the world is getting back into routine.  How to maximize your "free" time.

Adam and Leanne talk about lessons learned from darn good sales people.

Success means taking chances, but you don't need to take those chances alone.

Ross Larson and Jake McHenry from FLOAT talk to Adam Thompson about building a boat-share business from nothing. 

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It's not what you know.. it's who you know.  How to leverage your relationships and ask for help!

Letting people go isn't fun, but it can be a positive experience.. for all people involved!  

Are you building a championship team?  We cover the questions that football teams ask when drafting that you should use when recruiting talent.

Erin Sullivan from On Time Delivery talks about how to differentiate yourself in sales.

How to maximize your time away from work.

If you don't have a plan, you'll end up in the Reactionary Swirl!

Sometimes you're too close to the problem to see how to fix it. 

Time Management is Life Management.

Why do motivational posters say things like "Hang In There!" and not "READ A BOOK!"?  Listen and find out!

What made Adam Thompson finally take the leap into working for himself?  His mom made him!

Leaders are in a constant balancing act between expectations and priorities. What's the key?  Listen and find out!

Rome wasn't built in a day, and your business won't be either.  Learn the 1% rule from professional business coach, Adam Thompson.

Professional business coach, Adam Thompson, teaches you 4 keys to business that he learned from coaching baseball.

Adam Thompson returns to the podcast world with his own podcast!

He explains what it is, and what you can expect!