Quantum Leap Podcast Episode #8: “Plans for the Future of the Quantum Leap Podcast, Business Development Strategies Under COVID-19.” (Released 8.30.20)

In this broadcast, co-hosts Cory Nott and I discuss our goals and plans for the future of the Quantum Leap Podcast as well as key business development strategies under COVID-19. 
 
Cory and I agree that the weekly podcast, now eight episodes in, is “going well” and we appreciate how the podcast provides a unique voice and perspective from small business owners who are “more like us” and not necessarily “wildly successful,” particularly during the COIVD-19 environment.  
 
The podcast, inspired in part by Ivan Misner’s BNI podcast, intends to “flatten the communication strategy,” and communicate directly with small business owners and entrepreneurs to provide practical insights about how to survive and thrive during the COVID-19 economic environment.
 
Through interviews with our guests the podcast tells anecdotal stories of what is working and what is not working during COVID-19, and how small business owners have often had to “pivot” their businesses during the COVID environment to be successful.  
 
For example, most business owners report that marketing strategies under COVID are “totally different.”  Business development and business development strategies continue to be the “wheelhouse of the broadcast,” but it is interesting to hear both the successes and challenges and/or failures as well.  
 
Cory discusses the synergy between the Quantum Leap Podcast and the Lift platform for entrepreneurs created by him and his wife Gail Nott.  Link to Lift: https://takewing.mn.co/  (Note:  Open enrollment plans to open up on Sept. 23rd)
 
Cory notes that a quantum leap can commonly only come from working with a business coach or coaches, and sometimes a small leap can seem like a quantum leap for someone who is stuck. 
 
I discuss how a quantum leap for some might be a 30% increase in sales over 2 years or becoming a multi-millionaire for others.  
 
“Remember it takes no more effort to aim high in life, to demand abundance and prosperity than is required to accept misery and poverty,” states Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, which David cited as the “bible” of business development.  
 
We discuss how there will be more Quantum Leap-branded blog content on how to grow your business during COVID-19.  
 
Cory states that it “starts with vision,” noting that people who are commonly stuck don’t have a “big enough” or “compelling enough” vision.  And such entrepreneurs commonly need to look at “going bigger” or “going deeper” in their vision, particularly now during COVID-19.  
 
Cory discusses the important of BNI, referral marketing and the building of relationship during COVID-19—stating that “relationships are more important now than ever,” in the time of COVID-19.  
 
Cory and I invite you to visit our BNI Chapter, called the “Abundant Referral Circle,” here in North Oakland.  To come as our visitor simply email me at [email protected] or fill out the brief online questionnaire at the following link: https://bni-arc.org/visitors/
 
I reference the inspiring story of Ashley Shoemaker, a photographer, marketing expert, and BNI Chapter Director Consultant, who started a BNI Chapter a few months before COVID-19 hit and the chapter has almost entirely met online during COVID-19.  
 
Keep an eye out for Ashley’s success story when Quantum Leap begins broadcasting live on Tuesday October 6th at 1pm.  To find out more about Ashley and her growing one-stop shop marketing business please visit: https://www.indigosocialmediamarketing.com/
 
Cory Nott, Gail Nott, and I are also offering a combined business and video coaching package designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs generate a “quantum leap” in their business, even during COVID-19.  
 
Contact Cory Nott, Gail Nott, and/or myself to see if the three-tiered “Quantum Leap” business and video/podcast marketing coaching package might be the right fit for you to help you generate your quantum leap.  
 
I can be reached at [email protected] or phone (510) 725-7658. Cory Nott can be reached at [email protected] and Gail Nott can be reached at [email protected] .
 
Keep an eye out for next week’s Quantum Leap Podcast where Cory and I interview my business coach Pradnya Leitner, regarding the mechanics of how to generate a quantum leap for your business based on her world-class coaching methods and proven success formula.  
 
Check out Pradnya’s recent interview on the Ripple Effect Live that aired on Tuesday August 25th, link:  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=762206724553943&extid=uQd2X4Ie8pznnB4G .
 
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