I had a great discussion with Chris about Big Enough and designing a business around more than income. Listen below or on this page.
Category Archive: Big Enough Book
Interview with Heather Zeitzwolfe of “Get the Balance Right” Podcast
Heather is not your father's accountant. That's her brand and she lives up to it. How many CPAs do you know with a podcast? She is a great podcast host with a lot of enthusiasm. Listen to the episode or learn more about Heather's work. Below is a one minute snippet...
Big Enough Audiobook – Now Available
After much anticipation, BIG ENOUGH is now available as an audiobook via these platforms: AudibleAmazonApple Books A few notes: The audiobook is 4 hours and 25 minutes long (big enough?)It was read by Brian Troxell. I considered reading it, but there is a craft and...
Podcast Interview with Mitch Joel – Six Pixels of Separation
Before this interview, I had never had a discussion with Mitch, but we've been connected online for over thirteen years. It was so awesome to finally be able to talk with him. This interview is interesting because it goes into the early stages of Common Craft videos,...
My Favorite Quote from The Queen’s Gambit
The Queen's Gambit is a remarkable limited series on Netflix. It follows the fictional story of Beth Harmon, a chess prodigy with a complicated personal life. At the beginning of many episodes, we see intimate scenes of Beth's mom consoling her and giving her advice....
The Entrepreneurial Imperative
Though it might not be obvious, we live in a world of imperatives. These are not laws, regulations, or other legally-binding rules, but expectations made by culture. We are bound by what others believe is the right path in a given situation. They are norms that, when...
What Does it Mean to be “Rich”?
It's easy to think that wealth is measured in dollars and cents. And that's true. When we think of being "rich", we think of money and what that money could buy, or how it could change our lives. Again, a valid perspective. But when we think about the wealth that...
How BIG ENOUGH Made the Front Page of Google
Ten things I did to help links to my book appear on the first page of Google for the term “Big Enough”.
Podcast Interview with Donald Miller, Building a StoryBrand
I love connecting with Donald Miller and this podcast episode shows shows why. He’s an amazing host and someone I respect.
The Trick is Not Minding That It Hurts
If you spend your whole life working to avoid the things that might hurt, or that represent a challenge, you risk becoming an entitled and oblivious prick or someone so fragile that reality feels like injustice.
Podcast Interview: Fearless Business with Robin Waite
From the moment I connected with Robin, it felt like we were friends. He's in the west of England and I'm in the Pacific Northwest of the US. We're thousands of miles apart but have similar interests and weather. Thankfully, we also share a fascination with business...
The Difference Between Product and Service Businesses
Clearly understanding the difference between product and service businesses is key to thinking about business opportunities, how companies grow, and the consequences of that growth.
Podcast Interview with Alain Guillot
When I first talked to Alain about a podcast, I saw that we was in Montreal and his name was Alain Guillot. All signs pointed to him being a French speaker, or having a French-Canadian accent. It turns out he is Colombian, with a Hispanic accent. I brought this up and...
Podcast Interview: The Louis and Kyle Show
I learned about Louis and Kyle through a mutual connection and did a bit of research. Their show is new-ish and they are both college students. In terms of the podcasts that might move the needle in terms of book sales, this didn't seem like a huge opportunity. But...
Big Enough Socks and Stickers
I'm so thankful for the people who pre-ordered BIG ENOUGH. The book made a splash on launch day and was the #1 New Release in the category of home based-businesses. I ran a pre-order campaign for the book to generate early interest and sales. And it worked. We sold...
Video: Big Enough for What Matters to You
I created the 47-second video below to explain a new version of success and the value of building a business that grows what matters to you.
Podcast Interview: If You Ask Betty
This discussion with Betty Dannewitz, of the podcast If You Ask Betty, was a cross-over. We discussed how learning professionals could approach building a business that’s big enough and the power/pain of intellectual property.
Podcast Interview: Mike Stopforth at One-Eyed Man
Mike Stopforth and I go way back. Despite being on opposite sides of the world, we have stayed connected since the early days of Common Craft. It was a joy to speak with him and hear his thoughts on BIG ENOUGH from a South African perspective. Listen to the full...
Podcast Interview: Jeffrey and Jillian at Managing Partners
This is your chance to hear Sachi’s voice and see that, despite her perceptions, she is awesome in interviews.
Podcast Interview with Taesha Glasgow – Business Bound
Taesha, the host of the Business Bound podcast, lives and works in Leeds, England and we had a strong connection. She’s a great host who read the book, which makes a big difference in interviews. Her questions were specific and gave us a chance to go deeper into the themes of the book.