Aaron Walker Live From The Greenway!

Twenty years ago, my eldest just started driving. While I was teaching her I asked her to speed up until both of us are nervous. I wasn't even sure how fast we were going! And then I asked her to slow down. She asked me why I asked her to do that, and I answered because I want her to know what it will do. I took the mystery out of that driving experience, which could get her into trouble. Since then Brooke has not gotten any speeding ticket.

This past week, one of the Mastermind members came to the group and told us her teenage daughter is having sex. It broke our hearts. Listen, I am not casting stones at anyone. Dads, I am talking to you! We can do preventive measures to avoid this. Moms, you're very important.

We used to go to the mountains once a year and I remove my dad hat off. I made it comfortable for them to to talk about anything. And yes, we talked about sex. I didn't make them feel it's taboo! I didn't tell them "Go talk to your Mom!"

I remember I talked to them one at a time. I told them, "no man on the planet is going to tell you the truth like I will about the topic of sex." So I told them what men are thinking, what they will say that are all lies. I gave them a book, Every Man's Battle because I want them to understand how a man thinks.

My point is, we have to open the conversation to talk to our kids. Men, never again should you tell them to talk to your wife about things that you can.

Keep in mind, you also need to be a good model. 

God entrusted us our kids to teach them. Take time. Open up a dialogue.

An interesting statistics, the number one deterrent to avoid teenage sex is having dinner together as a family. Just dinner! 

So, even if it's uncomfortable, we have to tell them the truth!

Are there things in your life right now that you need to deal with? Are you seeing warning signs everywhere yet you're ignoring them?

Let me share with you the books that may help you and may even change your life as they did mine.

I have had about a dozen partnership over the years of me doing business. Don't let people stop your dreams when they tell you that partnerships don't work. That's not true! If they are carefully planned and structured. There has to be an operating agreement!

Here are some tips and things you need to consider so you can create a great partnership.

1. What is the business evaluation formula if we decide to sell? Deposit/length of time/interest rate/etc ( This should be a price that dissuades the partner to sell, not rewards him)

2. What if one partner develops a competing product? Does this negate the partnership? I suggest a length of time for a no non compete.
Who owns the product and platform if you dissolve? What happens if one partner dies?

3. Do I have first right of refusal if the other partner wants out? Will the same evaluation formula be used? Historically, you are penalized when leaving prematurely. This always encourages the partnership to remain in place. It keeps each partner from plotting an early exit. Keeps everyone honest.

4. If a cash influx is needed from the partners are you agreeing to bring your % equal to your ownership %? How much time is allotted for your contribution? What is the plan if the partner says I don’t have or do not want to contribute additional capital?

5. How will the profits/proceeds be distributed? This is a big concern. I suggest a % be distributed and a % be reinvested back into the business. Don’t establish a dollar amount, it always changes as the business grows.

6. When will profits be distributed? Monthly/Quarterly/Annually?
Your needs will always be different. A formula for distribution of profits needs to be in place regardless of your needs. Never distribute based on needs of the partner, this will cause hardship and confusion. Distribute on a schedule.

7. What is the job role/responsibilities, of each partner? Write them out.

8. What is the process if the partner falls on hard times and wants to sell? Non elected, forced ( Bankruptcy, divorce, health, etc..) Formula for evaluation/terms/first right?

9. Is there a dispute clause if you reach an impasse? Or, majority owner holds the red button? This could be a phased approach. 1. Owners decide 2. Trusted advisors decide ( predetermined) 3. Arbitration
Where will the partnership be incorporated?

10. There should be a vision/mission/core values.

You cover these big topics and your future life will be much better, I promise.

Frank used to work for me. Each and everyday when I ask him how's he doing, he responded to me with enthusiasm and positive attitude!

Watch the video and hear my story about Frank, why you should look for positive things only, why you should choose to be happy and how you can make someone happy today!

Three and half years ago, I didn't even know what podcasting is. Little did I know that it will be 95% of my marketing strategy. Let me share with you steps that have worked for me since I started.

1. Get clear what your story is, your product or services. If you're not crystal clear, you can't share it to the world.

2. Create a pitch sheet. Sit down and write your bio, the services/products you offer. Do bullet points not a long biography that busy people won't read. Be succinct, clear and get to the point in what you can do and offer and put your contact info.

3. If you do get in a show, give something out. Create a lead magnet. Do something that you can give out. Create a landing page where they can enter their email addresses and names in exchange of the documents you are giving away for free and then you can also tell them about your other offers. Now you're building your list.

4. Promote the podcast in different social media and link back!

It may sound difficult and it is indeed a lot of work but hey, it's evergreen! It's free! It gives you exposure in social media and it gives you SEO value from the show notes. So why would you not want to do that?

You still have questions? I can help you! Send me an email at aaron@viewfromthetop.com.

You say you dont have time? Let Interview Valet do it for you! You know my friend and COO of View From The Top, Tom Schwab. He runs Interview Valet and he'd love to help you out too! Contact him at tom@interviewvalet.com.

Don't think you can't do it. I can help. If you think you need help, let me or Tom know!