Small Business Success

In this exciting June issue of Impact & Influence Magazine, we focus on seizing the season with purpose, power, and passion. From unlocking business potential to embracing the vibrant energy of summertime, this edition is all about Maximizing Opportunities in every area of life. Our cover story, Maximizing Opportunities in Business, offers practical insights and powerful strategies to help entrepreneurs and professionals scale their ventures, pivot with purpose, and stay ahead of the curve. We’ll explore the importance of timing, networking, and taking bold action—especially during the ...

Imagine being able to effortlessly chat with anyone, anywhere, without feeling anxious or stuck. You know, those moments when you're at a party, networking event, or even just meeting new people and you're racking your brain for something to say. It's like your mind goes blank and you're left standing there, awkwardly sipping your drink, wishing you could just disappear. We've all been there. But what if you could break free from those awkward silences and instead, navigate conversations with ease and confidence?

Tilman Fertitta, also known as the Billion Dollar Buyer, started his hospitality empire 30 years ago with just one restaurant. So he knows the challenges that business owners face, as well as the common pitfalls that cause them to go under. Over the years, he’s stayed true to the principles that helped him scale his business to what is believed to be the largest single-shareholder company in America, with more than four billion dollars in revenue. He’s also sole owner of the Houston Rockets. In Shut Up and Listen!, he shares the key insights that made it all possible.

The Entrepreneur's Guide to Mastering Cold Calling and Building a Business Are you ready to launch your first business? Perhaps you’ve owned one before, or maybe you’re already running your own company. Wherever you are in your journey, there’s one skill every entrepreneur needs to master: cold calling. While it may seem like an outdated strategy, cold calling remains one of the most effective ways to drum up new business and achieve real growth. In this candid, no-nonsense guide, author Jon Robert Quinn takes you through the highs and lows of his career, from spending long hours ...

Longtime Dollar General CEO Cal Turner, Jr. shares his extraordinary life as heir to the company founded by his father Cal Turner, Sr. and his grandfather, a dirt farmer turned Depression-era entrepreneur. Cal's narrative is at its heart a father-son story, from his childhood in Scottsville, Kentucky, where business and family were one, to the triumph of reaching the Fortune 300 - at the cost of risking that very father/son relationship. Cal shares how the small-town values with which he was raised helped him guide Dollar General from family enterprise to national powerhouse.

Content Inc. is the go-to guide to building a solid small business by establishing a loyal audience before you sell products or services. In this audiobook, Joe Pulizzi provides a lower-risk, more effective way to create a path to startup success by re-engineering the process that so often leads to failure: You’ll learn how to develop valuable content, build an audience around that content and then create a product for that audience. Content Inc. walks you through the entire process.

Master the art of public speaking with a mind- and content-based approach to success.

Every human is born with multifarious potential. Why, then, do parents, schools, and employers insist that we restrict our many talents and interests - that we "specialize" in just one? Following a series of exchanges with the world's greatest historians, futurists, philosophers, and scientists, Waqas Ahmed has weaved together a narrative of history and a vision for the future that seeks to disrupt this prevailing system of unwarranted "hyper-specialization".

Just F--king Do It will take you on a mind-altering journey of self discovery and personal transformation using an approach which combines psychological rigour with spiritual power - helping you to become the best version of yourself and create a life of happiness and abundance. True personal development can be achieved only through changing how we think and the way we interact with the world around us.

'What starts here changes the world' was the university slogan that inspired William H. McRaven to take charge of the small things that could change his life...and even the world. Here McRaven shares the 10 life-changing principles he learned during his 37 years as a Navy SEAL. These 10 philosophies helped him to overcome challenges not only in his career but also throughout his life. What's more anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves, and the world, for the better....

In today's competitive landscape, digital marketing has emerged as an essential component for small businesses aiming to thrive and expand. Unlike traditional marketing methods, which often require substantial financial investments, digital marketing provides cost-effective strategies that can yield significant returns. Small businesses can utilize various online platforms to reach their target audiences, engage with customers, and build brand loyalty. By harnessing the power of digital marketing, small business owners can level the playing field against larger competitors, ensuring their ...

Are you looking for the secrets to passive income with Airbnb? Do you want to know how to start and build a six figure Airbnb business with or without owning a property? If so, you're going to love this book. Airbnb is a great way to make money by renting out your property. You can rent out a spare room, an apartment, your cottage, or even create a "ghost hotel." This is done by buying a property and turning it into a rented space. The best part of this is that you can learn the ropes and build up your income without having to own a property or have any experience. You just have to have a ...

You’ll find out how to make Quickbooks a financial driver for your company, not just a bookkeeping tool. This book describes how you can avoid getting too detailed with your accounts and sub-accounts - and remember to reconcile them. You’ll find out how to easily calculate sales tax, make loan payments, and manage your payroll taxes in a flash!

Survival to Success describes the unique challenges of entrepreneurial leadership and offers a succinct guide for successfully leading small, high-growth enterprises. Drawing on original research, in-depth interviews, and first-hand experience, the authors offer tried and true guideposts to lessen the anxiety of being an entrepreneurial leader and increase the chances of success for the entrepreneurial organization.

The pressure to generate big ideas can feel overwhelming. We know that bold innovations are critical in these disruptive and competitive times, but when it comes to breakthrough thinking, we often freeze up. Instead of shooting for a $10-billion payday or a Nobel Prize, the most prolific innovators focus on Big Little Breakthroughs - small creative acts that unlock massive rewards over time. By cultivating daily micro-innovations, individuals and organizations are better equipped to tackle tough challenges and seize transformational opportunities.

Relationship Marketing³ uses structured word-of-mouth referrals to build your business and your reputation as a valued professional resource. It makes people want to know you and work with you as you build your reputation, one satisfied customer at a time. Through Relationship Marketing³, you’ll build a network of colleagues with compatible values who keep each other in mind and on the lookout for opportunities to refer and partner together. Once you have the system in place, you'll find that you can grow your business exponentially and work with people who are exactly the clients you want.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Company of One by Paul Jarvis, read by Sam Woolf. What if the real key to a richer and more fulfilling career was not to create and scale up a new business but rather to be able to work for yourself, determine your own hours and become a (highly profitable) and sustainable company of one? Suppose the better - and smarter - solution is simply to remain small? Company of One is a refreshing new approach centred on staying small and avoiding growth for any size business.

In Shark Tales, Barbara shares her hilarious stories about growing up, getting into trouble, failing miserably, and then starting over again. In each chapter, she comes back to one of her mom's unconventional lessons, and how it applies in the real world of business. Whatever your calling, the homespun lessons that work for Barbara will help you use what you've got to create success in your life.

Forget the fluff and get-rich-quick schemes. Hustle Smarter, Not Harder: A Practical Guide to Business Success is the brutally honest, refreshingly practical handbook for anyone serious about launching and growing a successful venture. Packed with actionable strategies and real-world examples, this book cuts through the noise and delivers the essential knowledge you need to navigate every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. From validating your idea and crafting a solid business plan to mastering marketing, sales, and customer loyalty, you'll learn how to build a sustainable business ...

FREE BONUS READ ALONG VIDEO ACCESS AT THE END OF THE BOOK Dive into the heartwarming and inspiring world of Carl, a young and enthusiastic salesman who dreams big and aims high. "Carl's Competition: The Youngest Salesman Survived" is a beautifully illustrated children's book that brings to life the virtues of positivity, perseverance, hard work, and the joy of pursuing what you love. What Readers Will Learn: The Power of Positivity: Understand how maintaining a positive outlook can transform challenges into opportunities and foster a resilient mindset. Perseverance Pays Off: Discover the ...