We all fear that our business is not going to be able to run as well without us there. International bestselling author Aaron Muller says we have to address that fear. Once you get through that and know that it's good without you there and maybe even better, then you got to make sure that you have the right manager in place. Going along with that manager is having the right systems there so that manager follows your direction based off of your systems. That company runs the way you run that business if you were there because you've set everything up for them to follow. Having the right manager plus systems equals business that runs without you. Aaron talks about how to become lifestyle business owners by operating a profitable business in the community that runs without the owner.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Smallbiz Brain community today: podcastandradio.com Podcast & Radio Facebook Smallbiz America Facebook Group David Wolf’s LinkedIn Smallbiz America Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken McElroy has experienced massive success in the real estate world–from investment analysis and property management to acquisitions and property development. With over $700 million investment dollars in real estate, Ken offers a unique perspective on how to get the biggest return on investments. Ken is the Real Estate Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki of the Rich Dad Company and is the author of several books, including the The ABC's of Real Estate Investing. www.kenmcelroy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason is an executive coach focusing on maximizing your leadership potential and performance. His inside­ out process helps identify and dissolve your hidden blind spots so you can make rapid behavioral changes. He's the best selling author of Social Wealth, how­ to­guide on building extraordinary business relationships. He's a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he shares a game­changing team building game he created. Finally, he hosts the podcast show, Executive Breakthroughs, bringing the game changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns. https://jasontreu.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim Kiyosaki is an internationally-renowned speaker, author (Rich Woman, Good Deal Bad Deal), entrepreneur, real estate investor, radio show host, and the founder of Rich Woman. This is not just the Kim Kiyosaki Bio, it's an inspirational message for women everywhere to get a financial eduction and make their dreams a reality! When Kim (Meyer) Kiyosaki left her home in Oregon and boldly moved to Hawaii to attend college, she had no idea that her move to an island paradise would transform her life in every way... and set the course for a future that would transform the lives of millions. Like many college freshmen, she planned to go to school, graduate, get a job, work, and begin the steady climb to the top of some corporate-ladder. She figured that college would be the ticket to a more secure life. However, while working for a local business in Honolulu, Kim discovered that being an employee wasn't her dream. It wasn't getting her where she wanted to be, and she realized there had to be something more. That's when Kim's real education began. www.richdad.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordon Van Wechel joins me to talk about some late innovations for business marketing online. He's the founder of The Alchemy Consulting Group in 2003. Build and sold three previous companies. Author of six books. Has worked with several international NGO's developing micro-business programs in Central Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. thealchemyconsultinggroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamara is the founder of LaunchStreet, the online innovation program and community and creator of the proprietary Innovation Quotient Edge, only assessment able to help you discover your unique cArchetype so you can innovate on demand. She is a sought after keynote speaker, Crossfit addict and knee high sock lover. https://www.gotolaunchstreet.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcaster, Master Coach, and Marketing Strategist all rolled up into one purple-haired powerhouse, Nicole Holland is known as the secret weapon that smart CEOs and successful small business owners turn to, to grow their business exponentially through Podcast Guesting. Proud to have been named in the Huffington Post as one of “50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs in 2017” alongside female business leaders like Marie Forleo, Danielle LaPorte, Amy Porterfield, and Dorie Clark, Nicole is all about recognizing and empowering today’s emerging leaders to get known now! It's a pleasure to have my friend Nicole Holland join us here on the show today, and I'm excited for what we're about to dive into. http://interviewsthatconvert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this segment is Tod Holland - He’s created numerous successful companies that help businesses connect with their perfect clients, automate their processes, and maximize efficiency on one core belief: Holding true to one’s own values; becoming the best means taking the responsibility to pass on the craft as passionately as possible. He’s currently an Instructor for Real Estate and Mortgage Marketing, and the Chief Economist and Digital Marketing Consultant for HOM Sotheby’s Int’l Realty, Co-founder of the first 100% virtual real estate company, and the Digital Marketing Contributor to the Xpansion Team where he coaches hundreds of agents on social media practices, lead generation, automatic conversation, and other strategies. You might also be surprised to learn that Tod is passionate about transcendental meditation and uses it as a cornerstone for how he works! www.marketmakersacademy.com [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Dutta is a senior business leader, speaker and International #1 Best Selling author with more than 30 years experience helping build and grow companies in Canada and the USA. Tom brings leadership experience from the Financial Services, IT, TELCO, Not-For-Profit, and Health sectors. His career includes senior roles in many of Canada’s prestigious companies including President and CEO, and Chairman of the Board. As Founder and CEO of KRE-AT® Tom is the world’s only motive-based leadership expert. In concert with his business expertise, Tom’s intense travel and study of the science behind success has enabled him to create a proven coaching and mentorship formula called The Way of the Quiet Warrior®. This dynamic program helps leaders manifest success by discovering purpose, taking action and living life their way. Tom mentors CEOs and Executives and has extensive experience participating in and facilitating masterminding. Tom is Executive Producer and Host of the EPIC Podcast “The Quiet Warrior Show” and appeared on William Shatner’s Moving America Forward TV Show. Previously, Tom was General Manager with Ocean West Financial, Chief Operating Officer of the Annex Group, one of BC’s fastest growing IT Professional Service Firms. He was CEO with CRI Canada, a Division of AEGON - a supplier of software and financial services globally. At TELUS, one of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies, Tom held a dual role of Director, Customer Excellence and Director, Enterprise Marketing. VanTel Credit Union was his first executive role as Vice President, Sales Marketing and Operations and previously he held Management roles with Toronto Dominion Bank. Tom has served on a number of industry boards and served as Chairman of the Board for MDABC working to pioneer a change in the Mental Health model. Tom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arvind Raichur, CEO of MrOwl, was one of the early pioneers of Internet "organization". Prior to the web categorization we have grown to depend on today, he co-founded AttorneyLocate.com and AllLaw.com, online attorney and legal directories that built communities around legal information. Arvind has continued to redefine the way consumers use the Internet with his latest company, MrOwl, a community interest engine, where users can find new interests, get inspired, collaborate on topics they love, and organize their content all in one place as a part of a connected community curated by real people like them. https://www.mrowl.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices