The BIGG Success Show

We help entrepreneurs find focus for personal, professional, business, and financial success. George Krueger and Mary-Lynn Foster are the co-founders of BIGG Success. George is a serial business owner who also teaches Entrepreneurial Finance at the University of Illinois. Mary-Lynn is a veteran radio show host turned entrepreneur. We believe entrepreneurship isn't just an occupation; it's also a way of thinking which helps you take control, make better decisions, and reach your goals faster, whether or not you own a business. Subscribe to get fun, informative, and inspirational episodes from "The Professor and Mary-Lynn," that help you have an entrepreneur mindset and focus on the right moves to achieve BIGG success.

Episodes

#1155 - The Downside of Finding Your Passion

July 24, 2024 • 10 mins

#1155 - A study on finding your passion suggests we shouldn't actually do that. Fortunately there is a better way!

Find our show notes for this episode and get the Abundant Living Kit here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=9818

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- George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

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#1154 - Give Yourself a Raise

July 8, 2024 • 9 mins

#1154 - Many people don’t realize they don’t have to wait on their boss to get a pay raise. You can give yourself a raise by following three steps.

Find our show notes for this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=11222

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- George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

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#1153-Would You Profit More by Making Less?

June 19, 2024 • 4 mins

#1153 - As a small business owner, you may profit more by making less when collaborating with other like-minded business owners.

Find our show notes for this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=3576

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- George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

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#1152-How to Be Less Happy and More Anxious

May 29, 2024 • 4 mins

#1152 - Discover the reasons behind decreased happiness and increased anxiety levels and learn how to avoid this trap.

Find our show notes for this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7219

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#1151 - Find Your Intersection to Stand Out

May 14, 2024 • 7 mins

#1151 - To help you find your intersection, we share our personal intersections, along with the intersection for BIGG Success.

We also announced that we’re #1 on FeedSpot’s Top 5 Illinois Entrepreneur Podcasts on the web. We are also #19 on FeedSpot's 80 Best Serial Entrepreneur Podcasts. Thanks for helping us get this recognition!

Find our show notes for this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7189

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#1150 - 4 Steps to Find Transformational Opportunities

April 25, 2024 • 8 mins

#1150 - With change happening faster than ever, you need to be prepared to capitalize on it. We share 4 steps to find transformational opportunities.

See The Professor's whiteboard for this episode and other resources with our show notes: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=13837

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#1149 - 5 Quotes on What Makes Life Meaningful

April 9, 2024 • 12 mins

#1149 - We gathered a selection of five cherished quotes and paired them with five guidelines that capture the essence of a meaningful life.

See The Professor's whiteboard for this episode and other resources with our show notes: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=13803

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#1148 - How to Dream Bigger

March 26, 2024 • 10 mins

#1148 - We take on the common misconception that people who dream and succeed BIGG aren’t constrained by the same forces that the rest of us are.

See The Professor's whiteboard for this episode and other resources with our show notes: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=13793

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#1147 - How Entrepreneurs Stay Positive

March 5, 2024 • 12 mins

#1147 - How can entrepreneurs stay positive even in the face of disappointment or loss? We share three ways, plus an inspiring story.

See The Professor's whiteboard for this episode and other resources with our show notes: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=13777

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#1146 - Build Your Own Economy to Be a Success

February 20, 2024 • 9 mins

#1146 - Uncertainty. It's a word you hear a lot these days. How do you face the great unknown?Think like an entrepreneur, and build your own economy!

See our show summary and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=4760

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#1145-3 Keys to Goal-Setting Prep

February 8, 2024 • 12 mins

#1145 - We realized recently that there’s a lot of talk about goal setting, there isn’t much discussion about what we should do before setting your goals. That’s why our focus today is on goal-setting prep!

See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=13883

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#1144 - Achieve Your Goals With 4 Easy Questions

January 2, 2024 • 17 mins

#1144 - It’s easier to achieve your goals if you break them down. How do you make that work? We share a 4-step template you can use immediately.

See our show summary for links to the books we mention and access to the goals template here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=11851

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- George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

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#1143 - Why Albert Einstein Believed in Santa Claus

December 20, 2023 • 3 mins

#1143 - We share two quotes from Albert Einstein that prove he believed in both Santa Claus and miracles! What miracles to you see?

See our show summary and the quotes we mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=5225

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#1142-The Gratefulness Dividend

November 29, 2023 • 10 mins

#1142 - A gratefulness dividend flows to those who fight off abundance denial. Find out how so you can reap the rewards of gratitude.

See our show summary and download the free Abundance Kit we mentioned in the show here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=10432

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- George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

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#1141-Putting the Thanks in Thanksgiving

November 21, 2023 • 4 mins

#1141 - We'll tell you about a study that is sure to make you more grateful, and an artist who is sure to inspire you.

See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here:
https://biggsuccess.com/2023/11/21/thanks-in-thanksgiving/

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#1140-4 Values That Lead to Success

November 7, 2023 • 8 mins

#1140 - Esther Wojcicki, mother of 3 super-successful daughters, is often asked for parenting advice. She says these 4 values lead to success.

See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=11237

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- George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

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#1139 - 7 Frightful Things That Block Your Success

October 24, 2023 • 9 mins

#1139 - What’s keeping you from the success you dream of? You might be surprised to hear who the monster is behind these seven frightful things.

See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=11711

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#1138-7 Steps to Complain Effectively (and Gain 10 Hours a Month)

October 10, 2023 • 13 mins

#1138 - Complain effectively and issues get resolved. Plus, research shows it will free up 10 hours a month of your time.

See our show summary and get the free abundance kit we mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=9807

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- George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

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#1137 - Partnerships That Accelerate Success

October 3, 2023 • 4 mins

#1137 - Partnerships can help you do more with less. We'll share the two types that can help you accelerate your success.

See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=4490

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#1136-The Second Way to Create Wealth

September 26, 2023 • 4 mins

#1136 - There are two ways to create wealth - we'll share both the well-known and the less-known ways with you, along with some guiding principles.

See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=1806

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Episodes

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#1153-Would You Profit More by Making Less?

#1152-How to Be Less Happy and More Anxious

#1151 - Find Your Intersection to Stand Out

#1150 - 4 Steps to Find Transformational Opportunities

#1149 - 5 Quotes on What Makes Life Meaningful

#1148 - How to Dream Bigger

#1147 - How Entrepreneurs Stay Positive

#1146 - Build Your Own Economy to Be a Success

#1145-3 Keys to Goal-Setting Prep

#1144 - Achieve Your Goals With 4 Easy Questions

#1143 - Why Albert Einstein Believed in Santa Claus

#1142-The Gratefulness Dividend

#1141-Putting the Thanks in Thanksgiving

#1140-4 Values That Lead to Success

#1139 - 7 Frightful Things That Block Your Success

#1138-7 Steps to Complain Effectively (and Gain 10 Hours a Month)

#1137 - Partnerships That Accelerate Success

#1136-The Second Way to Create Wealth

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