The Jim Roman Show - Build a Better Business. Live a Better Life!

You’re not alone! Even I’m feeling it right now, which is why I dedicate this podcast to what to do when you’re overwhelmed, overworked and overstressed. I begin the episode with my go-to solution for times like this. I also talk about what to do next and the importance of keeping track of your 5 finesses. Don’t miss my wrap-up, where I share the biggest thing you can do right now to feel better.  

I’m getting a lot of questions about hiring: Should I hire? When, who and how should I hire? In this episode, I answer these questions and share my plan for how to hire the right person for the right position in the right way. Spoiler alert: The answer to the question Should I hire? Is YES!—if you want your business to grow. Listen now to learn how you can’t afford not to hire, and how to do it right.

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Watching Groundhog Day recently, I realized what a spiritual movie it is. Think about it: It’s all about a mind shift, about going from being stuck in the negative to deciding to make a positive impact. In this episode, I talk about how we need to stop waiting and instead take big steps to making our big dreams come true today. Listen now to learn how to shift from negative to positive to empowered.

In this series, I challenge you to spend the next 90 days putting your back into reaching your goals. Part 3 of the 90-Day Challenge focuses on the culture of your business. I talk about building culture by understanding what your employees need, and about the 6 Cs of culture. Listen now to learn how being a company people want to work for helps you finish the year strong.

In this series, I challenge you to spend the next 90 days putting your back into reaching your goals. Part 2 of the 90-Day Challenge focuses on the organizational structure of your business. Listen now to learn how to set your team up for success so they can help you finish the year strong.

In this episode, I challenge you to spend the next 90 days putting your back into reaching your goals. I talk about how to tap into two key drivers that can make the difference between success and failure. I share real-life examples of people in a wide variety of industries who used these drivers to change their businesses—and their lives. Listen now to finish the year strong!

Knowing how to lead is one of the keys to succeeding in business and in life; it’s also one of the most neglected. In this episode, I introduce you to the employee-manager-leader mindset model. I share why mindset is so important and how you can move yourself, your team and your company from one level to the next. 

The last quarter of the year can make or break you. In this episode, I talk about what you can do in September to make the most of Q4, whether your focus is making more money, having more time or living your best life. Listen today to learn how to reevaluate the goals you set earlier in the year and answer the question What are the next 3 steps I need to take to make my goals happen?

One word I hear used to describe me a lot is positive. I love that people think of me that way. But I have my down times, too—and big ones. In this episode, I talk about three tough challenges I’ve faced in my life, including being broke and homeless. Listen today to hear how I got through them and the three things I’ve learned that are key when you’re stuck, stalled or even shattered.

Most financial advice out there is geared toward people with consistent income. In this episode, I talk with Mills Bender of Mills Knows Bills about how to think about, manage and even see the benefits of a paycheck that varies from month to month. If you want to stop thinking of budget as a dirty word and take a fresh approach to money management, listen today!

Are your members stepping up to leadership? In this episode, I talk about how growing your membership is key to being able to choose your best future leaders, and how to vet, mentor and train them. I also lay out how to promote the rewards of being a leader.  Listen now to learn how to find and develop the next generation of leaders to take your chapter to the next level.

Do you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? In this episode, I offer tips and tricks to enable you to get more done in less time. I talk about the myth of multitasking, the awes@me power of block timing and how to eliminate distractions. Listen now to take charge of your day so you get all your work done and have time and energy left over to live your life.

I’m hearing the same thing from a lot of people these days: Their business is stuck, and they can’t figure out why. In this episode, I talk about how knowing what stage of business you’re in can help you pinpoint what’s going on. I also share the three things you can do to break through to the next stage. Listen today to get your business going and growing again!

Don’t wait until you need today’s volunteers or next year’s board. In this episode, I talk about how growing engaged members starts on Day 1. I walk you through the 5 Layers of Member Engagement and share what you need to do at each stage to cultivate active, invested members. Listen today to ensure you have the volunteers you need, when you need them—today, and into the future.

Referrals are one of the best ways bring in business—if you do it right. In this episode, I talk about what a referral is, why you should focus on referrals and how to build a network of the right strategic partners. Most importantly, I share five steps to ensuring that you and your partners benefit from the amazing power of referrals. Listen today to learn how to master the art and science of referrals.

You may not see it, but that’s because I’ve spent 25 years figuring out how to make it work for me. You can, too! In this episode, I talk about the myths of networking and reveal how crafting a plan for before, during and after a networking event decreases stress and increases success. I’ll also share why serving—not selling—is key. Listen today to take the WORK out of networking! 

You Need an Assistant! (You Really Do.) 

Every time I’ve had an assistant, my business has grown. Every time. In this episode, I share why I think having an assistant—whether full time, part time or virtual—is essential for your business. I also lay out how to find an assistant that is right for you and your business. Listen today to make more money while loving your business more. 

Do you want to take your business to the next level, but you’re not sure how? In this episode, I share three things you need to ask yourself about your business to get ready, and the key to bringing in the business you need. I’ll also reveal the #1 thing you can do to not get in the way of growth. Listen today so you can grow beyond your wildest dreams.

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