About Josh Shipp
Josh is a former foster child that is now "Helping adults understand teens & teens understand themselves." His mom was 17 when he was born and placed him in the foster care system. He lived in a dozen homes, suffered abuse, was suicidal but ended up in a loving home at the age of 14. He suddenly found himself in a loving, caring family.
Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story...
And that became his mission.
Greatest Sales Success
- He realized he owned a job, not a business, when he was building his speaking business and realized if he was going to scale his impact and income he had to create systems.
- It's a mixed blessing being good at something because it's hard for you to let go and let someone do it for you.
Mistakes Business Owners Make
- They don't see money as amoral. When you serve more people and help them improve their lives you'll make more money and that's fine.
- They don't give themselves enough at-bats.
- Once they master their craft they allow themselves to get comfortable.
What Are You Doing Daily To Grow
- Fear is holding us back. Do what's good for your business, not just your ego. You are qualified. Nobody gives us permission. Put a stake in the ground and go for it. To be great, start with a decent first draft and be sure to only get inspired - not discouraged - by looking at other leaders in your industry. It's more about what you learn than what you earn.
Rubber-Meets-The-Road Tip
- Anytime I'm stuck, need a breakthrough...it always saves you years, tears and dollar bills to hire an expert to help you.
- Become THE choice in the marketplace but set aside your perfectionism and lock up your control freak...but it's hard!
- As you grow, more and more opportunities present themselves but more is not better. Better is better.
- Always ask "How can this work in my business?"
- Don't create your programs in a vacuum.
- Get to know the personas of your prospects.
- Push through your fears. Get around people that inspire you.
- Take action on something that's good for you but scares you.
- Wishful thinking is not a strategy.
What Are You Reading Now
Links Mentioned
- Josh Shipp's main site.
- Youth Speaker University
Tools To Thrive
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