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!

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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.

Please tell family, friends and colleagues about THE BUSINESS OF LIFE.

Whether it is a white paper, a deep dive industry report or an explainer video or podcast, Manning and Schooler create custom generated, hard-core information and guidance for business clients, publishers., broadcasters.

✓ Content Production:

• podcasts

• white papers

• deep dive industry reports

• explainer videos

• client and industry specific guidance

✓ If you have an audience, Manning & Schooler will provide you with:

• all you need to tell your story

- captivate and entice them to engage fully with you

- chart a direct path to revenues

✓ Engage with Manning and Schooler on focused, no frills, readily usable applications of AI

and all attendant to that, expressly for you or your industry:

• understand and monetize how you can make profitable use of AI

• how AI will impact your job and industry going forward and how to maximize your potential

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Feeling trapped in a customer service nightmare? This week, the internet went rogue on me, thanks to some overzealous construction.

But hey, sometimes a forced detox leads to rediscovering hidden gems! In this talk, I'll share my story of battling bad customer service and unearth a powerful discussion about the state of telecom care. Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a customer service obstacle course designed by a comedian? Join me as we explore the challenges and uncover solutions that might just change the way you think about staying connected!

Do take the time to listen to the talk that Steven J Manning and I did on this topic and pre order Steven’s new book: Amazon for pre-orders

Do take the time to listen to the talk that Steven J Manning and I did on this topic and pre order Steven’s new book: Amazon for pre-orders

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 for pre-orders to be automatically delivered on July 11, 2024. Also on July 11, 2024, the eBook, paperback and Audiobook will be available on Amazon and everywhere else books are sold.

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

Please tell family, friends and colleagues about THE BUSINESS OF LIFE.

Many companies struggle with creating the right content. AI writing tools and content creation tools have amplified this. Many companies, big and small, do not differentiate between the utilitarian need for all manner of AI and the window dressing they feel they must have.

Some services that we provide to our clients follow.

✓ Content Production for Forward Thinking Brands, Ambitious Individuals, Mature, Nascent and Startup Businesses.

✓ Podcasts, White Papers, Deep Dive Industry Reports, Explainer Videos.

✓ Whether it is a white paper, a deep dive industry report or an explainer video or podcast, Manning and Schooler create custom generated, hard-core information and guidance for business clients and publishers.

✓ If you have an audience, we will provide you with all yo need to tell your story to captivate and entice your that to insure that your audience and other interested prospects understand who you are, what you do and why they should pay attention to you. And, of course, buy from you. Remember a Manning-ism: “Nothing happens until you sell something!”

If you would like more, to the point, no frills and usable applications of AI, Steven J. Manning and I are creating industry specific reports and white papers on much of the breadth of this massive topic.

Of course, the big pink elephant in the room: how AI will affect your job and industry moving forward.

Contact Nat on LinkedIn or on contact@legacymediahub.com if you would like us to tailor something specifically for you.

Ready to transform your mornings and supercharge your success?

Join Nathaniel Schooler and Steven J. Manning as they crack the code on powerful habits. Uncover the secrets to skyrocketing productivity and unlock your potential with:

• The 2-Liter Water Hack: Discover how this simple morning ritual can boost your energy and optimize your health.
• Fueling Your Fire: Learn the science behind proper nutrition, supplementation, and recovery for peak performance.
• Conquering Consistency: Get practical tips on building and maintaining positive habits, even with a busy schedule.
• Knowledge is Power: Sharpen your mind by learning 3 new things every day and unlock your problem-solving prowess.
• The Gratitude Advantage: Train your brain for happiness and resilience by practicing gratitude.
• Building Your Dream Team: Surround yourself with supportive relationships to accelerate your growth.

This episode is your roadmap to a transformative morning routine and a life of success. Buckle up and get ready to dominate your day!

Shownotes Visit: https://legacymediahub.com/unleash-your-potential-power-habits-for-peak-performance/

Discover the advantages and disadvantages of wasting time in this engaging and informative article. Learn how moments of reflection, nourishing relationships, and self-awareness can be beneficial, while also exploring the drawbacks of procrastination and missed opportunities. Nathaniel Schooler and Steven J Manning discuss.

This week, we have a special guest, Steven J. Manning, who is an expert in strategic foresight and scenario planning. He joins me to discuss the various acronyms that are used to describe the uncertain and complex future we are facing, such as VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity), BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear and Incomprehensible), RUPT (Rapid, Unpredictable, Paradoxical and Tangled) and TUNA (Turbulent, Uncertain, Novel and Ambiguous). They explore the origins, meanings and implications of these terms, and how they can help us or hinder us in making sense of the world.

We also challenge the idea that these acronyms are just word salads that obscure rather than clarify our understanding of reality. Tune in to this fascinating conversation and learn how to navigate the future with more confidence and clarity.