John Jantsch is the creator of the Duct Tape Marketing Consulting Network that trains and licenses small business-marketing consultants around the world. His blog was chosen as a Forbes favorite for marketing and small business, and his podcast, a top ten marketing show on iTunes, was called a must-listen by Fast Company Magazine.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- “Fix the problem, not the blame.” – Unknown
Business Failure
- John shares a story that involves a grand jury and what happened when he didn’t follow his gut… yikes!
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- When John read Michael Gerber’s E-Myth revisited… LIGHTBULB!
Current Business
- John is all about strategy, and his new book Duct Tape Selling has him FIRED up!
Small Business Resource
- Workflowy: an organizational tool that makes life easier. It’s a surprisingly powerful way to take notes, make lists, collaborate, brainstorm, and plan.
Best Business Book
- The Timeless Way of Building by Christopher Alexander
Interview Links
Sponsors
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Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!