79 - The Many Paths to Leadership
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.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 - 27min
78 - The Many Paths to Leadership
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.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021
77 - The Joy of Giving (and the Comfort of Receiving)
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.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 25min
76 - Is Your Content Incredible?
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.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 - 33min
75 - Superhero Pose!
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.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 - 28min
74 - Daniel Felt
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.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 - 38min
73 - Jenny Erickson
Adam talks with Jenny Erickson, Owner and Idea Activator at ACThoughtful, about how she helps her clients grow and succeed by making "glorious mistakes."
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 - 31min
72 - DOUGH!!
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.
Wed, 16 Dec 2020 - 28min
71 - Mickeli Bedore
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.
Wed, 09 Dec 2020 - 32min
70 - Reuben Saltzman Returns!
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.
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 - 36min
69 - Back in the Saddle Again
Adam and Leanne get back on track with recording shows, and Adam cuts open a vein on some bad habits that crept in during COVID. Leanne, of course, was flawless....
Tue, 24 Nov 2020 - 21min
68 - Jack T and Mags Return!
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.
Fri, 18 Sep 2020 - 19min
67 - Back To School? Back To Normal?
Adam talks about how to make the best of our current "normal for now" situation during this weird back to school season.
Wed, 09 Sep 2020 - 23min
66 - Psychology, Marketing, and Networking
Adam and Leanne talk about four concepts from the worlds of psychology and marketing that work perfectly in business to business networking.
Wed, 02 Sep 2020 - 29min
65 - Patrick Morgan
Adam and Leanne talk to Patrick Morgan about what the Real Estate industry looks like during Covid.
Wed, 26 Aug 2020 - 49min
64 - Leanne HATES LinkedIn
Leanne tells Adam why she hates LinkedIn, and he tries to win her over. Is he successful?
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 - 24min
63 - Don't Tie Their Shoes
Adam and Leanne talk about the importance of training your staff, and training them right!
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 - 21min
62 - Marty Stanchfield
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."
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 - 42min
61 - Infinite Game, Infinite Mindset
Adam and Leanne talk about Simon Sinek's latest book, 'The Infinite Game', and how it applies to the world of small business.
Wed, 22 Jul 2020 - 31min
60 - KATE!
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.
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 - 37min
59 - Get Out of Your Own Way!
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.
Thu, 09 Jul 2020 - 21min
58 - We Can Do Better - Pt 4
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.
Thu, 25 Jun 2020 - 44min
57 - Do More, Do Better Pt. 3
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.
Wed, 17 Jun 2020 - 41min
56 - Do More, Do Better, Pt. 2– We Can Give More
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.
Wed, 10 Jun 2020 - 45min
55 - We Can Do More, We Can Do Better
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.
Wed, 03 Jun 2020 - 21min
54 - Go Heavy
Your attitude matters! Adam talks about the importance of getting up and dusting yourself off when you get knocked down and knocked off course.
Wed, 27 May 2020 - 23min
53 - Pivot!!
Wed, 20 May 2020 - 24min
52 - Responsibility
Adam and Leanne talk about our responsibilities as people and businesses during times of crisis.
Wed, 13 May 2020 - 23min
51 - Small Steps, Big Change
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.
Wed, 06 May 2020 - 25min
50 - Just Ask 3.0
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.
Wed, 29 Apr 2020 - 14min
49 - Self-Quarantine Edition #2: Maggie!!
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.
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 - 15min
48 - Self-Quarantine Edition: Jack T!
Adam gets the 12-year-old perspective on COVID-19, self-quarantine, and how life is different (good and bad!) from his son, Jack.
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 - 17min
47 - Silver Linings
Just because everyone is stuck at home doesn't mean it's all gloom and doom out there!
Wed, 08 Apr 2020 - 28min
46 - Story Branding - Part 2
Adam finishes up his chat with Derek Sussner (sussner.com) about Story Branding and how it can help your business
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 - 29min
45 - Story Branding - Part 1
Adam talks with Derek Sussner of sussner.com about how his company has shifted into Story Branding. Part 1 of 2.
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 - 26min
44 - How to Lead During a Crisis
Adam talks about the importance of being proactive in times of crisis, and why business owners need to build and communicate their plans.
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 - 22min
43 - The Circle of Influence
Adam teaches you not only why it's good to network, but how we're programmed as humans to do so!
Wed, 11 Mar 2020 - 28min
42 - The Shiny Object
Adam talks about change again this week, but reminds you that change just for the sake of change may not be your best option.
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 - 19min
41 - There Is No Right Time
Adam is going to let you in on a big secret- when is the right time to make a change?
Wed, 26 Feb 2020 - 14min
40 - Just Ask, version 2: Negotiation
Adam talks about how to negotiate.
Wed, 19 Feb 2020 - 31min
39 - Plan for Snowstorms
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.
Wed, 12 Feb 2020 - 18min
38 - Eat That Frog!
Adam talks all about Time Management
Wed, 05 Feb 2020 - 26min
37 - Clear Simple Business - Part Two
Adam and Sarah Becker, Chief Holistic Officer at Clear Simple Business, talk about the Work Stress Assessment Tool that she has created.
ClearSimpleBusiness.com
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 - 22min
36 - Clear Simple Business - Part One
Adam Thompson talks with Sarah Becker about what Clear Simple Business does to help businesses fine tune their processes.
ClearSimpleBusiness.com
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 - 25min
35 - Do Well As You Do Good - Part 2
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.
Wed, 15 Jan 2020 - 26min
34 - Do Well As You Do Good - Part 1
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.
Wed, 08 Jan 2020 - 26min
33 - Culture and Tradition
Adam talks about building traditions in the workplace.
Wed, 18 Dec 2019 - 24min
32 - Live Clean, Live Comfortable - Part Two
Adam continues his discussion with Leah and Leanne about the stigma around Direct Sales.
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 - 38min
31 - Live Clean, Live Comfortable - Part One
Adam Thompson talks with Producer Leanne and his sister Leah Huxtable about their Direct Selling companies.
Part 1 of 2.
Wed, 04 Dec 2019 - 29min
30 - Just Ask!
Adam Thompson gives you the secret to getting business referrals!
Wed, 27 Nov 2019 - 24min
29 - Tech Hacks to Help You Work Smarter
Adam Thompson shares his favorite Tech Hacks that help you work smarter!
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 - 21min
28 - Customer Loyalty Guru- Deb Brown
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!
Wed, 13 Nov 2019 - 38min
27 - The 90 Day Plan
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!
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 - 24min
26 - Bring Your Rain Game
More business tips and tricks from the sportsball!
Wed, 30 Oct 2019 - 18min
25 - The Barter Guy
Adam talks with David Carroll, from IMS Barter, about how bartering can grow your business.
Wed, 23 Oct 2019 - 23min
24 - Keep It Simple (Don't Be) Stupid
Don't start with the complex when the answer might be easy.
Wed, 16 Oct 2019 - 21min
23 - The Coach's Coach
Two business coaches in the same room! Adam nerds out with fellow Focal Point Coach, John Channon, about the Founder's Trap, and DISC.
Wed, 09 Oct 2019 - 25min
22 - Scaling Through Culture
Andy Strandquist of CPR Cell Phone Repair joins Adam and talks about how to build a successful multi-location retail business.
Wed, 02 Oct 2019 - 26min
21 - Twin West Chamber - Part Two
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.
Wed, 25 Sep 2019 - 25min
20 - Twin West Chamber - Part One
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.
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 - 21min
19 - Branding Through Blogging
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!
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 - 26min
18 - Back to School, Back to Work
The kids are back and school and the rest of the world is getting back into routine. How to maximize your "free" time.
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 - 24min
17 - Sales is Hard
Adam and Leanne talk about lessons learned from darn good sales people.
Wed, 28 Aug 2019 - 29min
16 - The Commitment Move
Success means taking chances, but you don't need to take those chances alone.
Wed, 21 Aug 2019 - 18min
15 - Let's Float!
Ross Larson and Jake McHenry from FLOAT talk to Adam Thompson about building a boat-share business from nothing.
Letsfloat.com
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 - 39min
14 - It's Who You Know
It's not what you know.. it's who you know. How to leverage your relationships and ask for help!
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 - 16min
13 - The Big Finish
Letting people go isn't fun, but it can be a positive experience.. for all people involved!
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 - 22min
12 - Talent Vs. Need
Are you building a championship team? We cover the questions that football teams ask when drafting that you should use when recruiting talent.
Wed, 24 Jul 2019 - 25min
11 - Stilettos and Donuts
Erin Sullivan from On Time Delivery talks about how to differentiate yourself in sales.
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 - 23min
10 - Time to Recharge
How to maximize your time away from work.
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 - 15min
9 - The Reactionary Swirl
If you don't have a plan, you'll end up in the Reactionary Swirl!
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 - 18min
8 - A Better MouseTrap
Sometimes you're too close to the problem to see how to fix it.
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 - 20min
7 - Fun and Easy
Time Management is Life Management.
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 22min
6 - Hustle Beats Talent
Why do motivational posters say things like "Hang In There!" and not "READ A BOOK!"? Listen and find out!
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 - 21min
5 - Lucy Divine
What made Adam Thompson finally take the leap into working for himself? His mom made him!
Wed, 05 Jun 2019 - 17min
4 - The Leadership Tightrope
Leaders are in a constant balancing act between expectations and priorities. What's the key? Listen and find out!
Wed, 29 May 2019 - 28min
3 - The 1% Rule
Rome wasn't built in a day, and your business won't be either. Learn the 1% rule from professional business coach, Adam Thompson.
Wed, 22 May 2019 - 21min
2 - 4 Keys to Business I Learned From Baseball
Professional business coach, Adam Thompson, teaches you 4 keys to business that he learned from coaching baseball.
Wed, 15 May 2019 - 28min
1 - What is Phase 2?
Adam Thompson returns to the podcast world with his own podcast!
He explains what it is, and what you can expect!
Mon, 06 May 2019 - 21min