Hi Audrey, 

Here's your weekly email of things I'm reading, listening to, thinking about, buying, or just plain paying attention to. I hope you get something out of this, but if you don't and you decide to unsubscribe, I'll buy you a coffee for wasting your time.

Yep, I'm serious, just unsubscribe and I'll send you a gift card for a free coffee. 

Something ELSE to Binge-Watch: "The Warrior Archetype," by Steven Pressfield

Look, I know you spend a ton of time watching TV. Most people do (although they won't admit it). Either way, this is a must-watch series from one of my favorite authors that you don't have to feel guilty binge-watching. "The Warrior Archetype Video Series," a set of fifty (mostly) short videos, that explores the "Warrior Mindset" throughout history. I think you'll really enjoy it. If reading is more your thing, check out Pressfield's "Writing Wednesdays," series. 

Article To Read If You Hire People: Why Is Hiring Hard Right Now

Many businesses are finding it increasingly hard to hire quality employees right now...but some aren't. Maybe they know something that we don't?  Here's a great article analyzing why the "hiring market is tough right now" and what to consider doing about it if as a small business owner. 

Hint: It's not them...it's you. 

Helpful Calculator: How Much Can I Raise My Prices? 

Most business owners have a fear of raising prices. Generally, that revolves around losing customers. While this is clearly a legitimate fear, it may actually be okay to lose customers by increasing prices if you understand how your pricing formula affects customer retention. Here's an interesting calculator that estimates how much you can raise your prices before the bottom line losses outpace the gains. 

Free Workshop You Need to Watch: "Execute Your Vision" 

If you're having a hard time making goals, following through on them, and taking action—this workshop was made for YOU. In this workshop, I give you the roadmap to help create your three-year vision and then outline HOW to take action TODAY to make that vision a reality. It's simple, yet effective.

>>Get the Free Workshop here<<

Thanks For Reading

Have feedback to share with me? Which above was your favorite? Want more or less of something? Have other suggestions? 

Send a reply to [email protected] and let me know. I'm always open to new ideas if you have something cool or interesting that you think I should know and/or write about in the next, Black Coffee Friday. 

That's it for now... talk soon!

Chad

P.S.

Mavericks, my private mastermind group, is open. It's not expensive but yet what you get is you get A LOT. Each week I put out a video lesson, we have a monthly group call and we also read a book together each month. Members have a special area to connect with one another to share challenges and get coaching and feedback. If you get a chance, I'd love for you to check it out. Reach out to me directly if you have any questions.

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