The Power of Saying No: Unlocking Success Through Selective Opportunities

Mastering the Art of Saying No. In today's fast-paced world, where opportunities seem to present themselves at every turn, the ability to say "no" can be a powerful tool for achieving success. Steven J. Manning, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 47 Billion of commerce under his belt and marketing expert, shares his insights on the importance of being selective and the benefits of saying no to the right opportunities. The Perils of Being a "Soft Touch" Manning acknowledges that he has often been chastised by his wife for being a "soft touch" - someone who finds it difficult to turn down requests from others. This tendency can lead to taking on projects or commitments that may not align with one's goals or provide meaningful value. As Manning explains, "people can take me as a bit of a soft touch. So they ask me to do things that perhaps benefit them more than they benefit me." The Power of Saying No Manning emphasizes that the ability to say no is a crucial skill for success. He believes that the most important word in business language is not "free" or "yes," but rather, "no." Saying no allows individuals to focus on the opportunities that truly align with their vision and priorities, rather than getting sidetracked by requests that may not contribute to their long-term goals. Tune in to learn more about this crucial topic!

Shownotes can be found here: https://legacymediahub.com/144-the-power-of-saying-no-say-yes-to-success/

This week was a wild ride – internet outages, jujitsu injuries, the whole nine yards. Steven J. Manning talks about failure not being an option and about turning challenges into wins? His advice was golden this week!

First, the internet went out three times in two weeks! Construction took the blame initially, but the third one...well, let's just say I might have been the culprit (details coming!).

But here's the thing, even with a sore eye from a wayward knee at jujitsu (ouch!), I wasn't giving up. Washing the car with sunglasses on became a funny adventure, and my determination only grew.

This week was a test, for sure, but one that led to some unexpected victories and valuable lessons. Stick around to hear how I tackled the internet myself, even with blurry vision, and the cool new skill I learned in the process. Get ready for some laughs, some learnings, and a whole lot of triumph over setbacks. Let's do this!

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Scaling Up Your Business: Essential Tips from a Seasoned Entrepreneur

Identifying Market Needs and Creating Demand

As an experienced entrepreneur who has grown a business from $1 million to $1 billion in revenue, Steven J. Manning shares his insights on the essential tips for rapid business expansion. He emphasizes that the key lies in identifying specific needs in the market and either fulfilling them or creating new ones.

"The opportunities lay in identifying specific needs that you can fulfil either as a primary or secondary. By that, I mean, you're the first one or you need to, or you actually create a need."

Manning cites the example of the "pet rock" craze, where a friend of his created a product and a need around it through clever marketing and copywriting. This illustrates how an entrepreneur can succeed by understanding the market and crafting the right message to capture attention and demand.

Steven is grateful for the great early reviews of his book, THE BUSINESS OF LIFE. Taking a wrecking ball to conventions and norms, in search for independent thought.

The eBook is now available on Amazon

The Audiobook will be available on Audible shortly.

Thank you in advance for reading Steven's book. We know you will enjoy it! I will be most appreciative for a five-star review on Amazon, helping make my book a BEST SELLER.

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Here are the shownotes: https://legacymediahub.com/137-from-startup-to-scale-up-essential-tips-for-rapid-business-expansion/