There are 5 rungs on the ladder of leadership — each with an exponentially increasing level of impact on your team and your organization. Consider this Forward Focused episode a foundational tool for your journey, because we’re talking about each stage of leadership and what it takes to level up that influence to a new height. Wondering where to begin after you listen? The attached "Level Up Your Influence" resource document will help you determine which level you’re at today (1-5) — your starting point for the journey.

Marc Blair of MI Sold Team has used specific models and systems in order to grow real estate businesses in two different countries to success. But equally important, he counterbalances that ambition with a focus on his personal health, family and needs. Listen in on this interview to hear how he does it.

This interview was just a few days before the world shut down at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. We've held this episode for just over a year and are releasing it as a two part series -- "Part 1 - Pre-Pandemic" + "Part 2 - Post-Pandemic" (Recorded one year apart) Part 1 - (Pre-Pandemic) Barrett Henson has taken his Fit Body Boot Camp franchise to a top 10 out of 500 gyms globally in a period of just 5 years. In this interview, we're digging into the mindset, coaching techniques and team building that have elevated the business to that level of success. "Part 2 - Post-Pandemic" for a great real-world example of how a business based in one of the hardest-hit industries stayed strong through adversity. As Barrett says, your circumstances may change, but your responsibilities as a leader do not.

Have a big goal to meet this week? This FlastCast will give you the play-by-play of what to do each day to help your team crush it — and still get out of work on time Friday afternoon. We’re sharing the detailed strategy that helped us plan a last-minute event as an example.

Willie Davis embodies the well-rounded leader. He has crystal clear values that manifest into purposeful goals and decisions. In this Forward Focused interview, we talk about what drives him forward as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and family man.

How do you know you’re focusing on the most worthwhile tasks when you have so many things tugging at your sleeve? This FlashCast introduces the Urgent-Important Quadrant (also known as the Eisenhower Matrix) — a tool that’ll help you categorize your to-do list to make your time more effective. Check out a copy of our "Urgent-Important Quadrant" Doc here:

In this Forward Focused interview, you’ll hear leadership advice from Charles Tamou, founder of Doctors of Real Estate — one of the top 5% of real estate teams in the U.S. Listen in as Charles talks about the mindset that got them there and how the team plans to push toward their goal of $10M in commission.

A meeting that could’ve been an email is a waste of everyone’s time and energy. Without a purposeful agenda, participants lose focus. In this FlashCast, we’re providing a fool-proof template (link below) that will help you plan and execute productive, agenda-driven meetings that are a more effective use of your team’s time. Free "Effective Meetings" Template

A text message, a Facebook comment, an unexpected phone call…we’re all slammed with things that can pull our focus off what we need to accomplish. This episode will give you quick strategies to help keep your eye on the prize in a day full of distractions.

As a leader, there are countless things tugging on your attention any given day. This FlastCast will help you choose what tasks to get off your plate, so you can get time back in your schedule to focus on your most important work. Have a pen and paper ready for this one — you’re going to learn how to take action right away to start prioritizing this week’s agenda.

Bringing new talent into your organization is a big deal — and the cost of a bad hiring decision is tremendous. In this FlashCast, we’re talking about what areas to focus on when you’re identifying new team members.

Forward Focused hits the road. Jon was interviewed by Caryn Prall on the Messy Empire podcast, talking about the wins, losses and experiences that have shaped him as a leader. Listen in for a peek behind the curtain of Jon Reusch. Caryn’s Messy Empire Podcast is all about embracing the chaos of growing a business. Check out her other episodes for some awesome, honest content. Messy Empire Podcast ( https://anchor.fm/messyempire )