Adam and Tom are joined by the returning Bernie DeSantis, who previously appeared on LinkedIn LinkUps, and Shlomo Homnick from the Project 2740 community for this week’s Hard Questions, Simple Solutions episode.

Listen in as Bernie and Shlomo introduce their businesses and pose thought-provoking questions about balancing creativity with business demands and surrendering to new business processes. Adam and Tom offer practical, actionable advice, touching on workflow optimization, client expectations, and habit formation. Whether you're struggling to harmonize your creative and business efforts or seeking ways to implement new strategies effectively, this episode promises simple yet powerful solutions. Stay tuned for a blend of insightful discussions, real-world business challenges, and a closer look at the favorite elements of Project 2740 from our guests.

Guest Links

• Bernie DeSantis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/badiii/
• Shlomo Homnick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shlomostyle/

Timestamps

00:00 Prioritize harmony between creativity and business time.

05:39 Ensure relevance and creativity within constraints.

09:06 Struggling to change business habits and priorities.

12:48 Focus 70% on main task for success.

13:53 Set realistic timeframes; prioritize and reassess weekly.

18:25 Set clear expectations in client relationships.

21:43 Reevaluate onboarding to set clear client expectations.

26:13 Surrendering brings clarity and focus in challenges.

26:59 Explore Project 2740 at Atomic Business Coaching.

Atomic Action:

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We invite you to join our community, Project 2740. This is a community where you can be your true self and find the support you need to succeed. This unique platform offers live sessions, courses, and a network of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal and professional growth.

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• Project 2740: https://www.atomicbusinesscoaching.com/project2740

For this week's episode of Hard Questions, Simple Solutions, Adam and Tom are joined by guests Will Hedgpeth and Curt Sassak from the Project 2740 community. They discuss the crucial topic of understanding and proving value in both personal and business contexts.

We'll explore the journey from offering initial free services to securing substantial contracts and how giving free samples can generate trust in product-based services. Tom and Adam share insights on balancing personal habits with flexibility, emphasizing the importance of life harmony over rigid schedules. We also touch on audience engagement, client acquisition costs, and prioritizing daily non-negotiables.

Whether you're new in your field or a seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable strategies for recognizing your worth and maintaining balance in your life. Plus, we will hear firsthand how our guests integrate holistic personal and business growth to foster success.

Guest Links

Curt Sassak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtsassak/

Will Hedgpeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-hedgpeth-4225715a/

Timestamps

00:00 Post-election reflections: opportunities, information, community, progress.

03:44 Value perception trumps price in luxury sales.

08:21 Offer services free initially to prove value.

13:02 Earn value through branding, results, or sales.

16:51 Life harmony requires flexibility, not strict balance.

19:17 Life improved after choosing not to drink.

21:37 Accept and prioritize personal needs without guilt.

24:53 Evaluate prospecting value and persistence in follow-ups.

29:34 Verify commitment when scheduling important meetings.

31:33 Understand client acquisition costs; identify project benefits.

35:16 Join Project 2740 for exclusive Q&A sessions.

Atomic Action:

Do the thing! Get the merch: https://shopatomicbusiness.com/

We invite you to join our community, Project 2740. This is a community where you can be your true self and find the support you need to succeed. This unique platform offers live sessions, courses, and a network of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal and professional growth.

Check out our Skool Community:

• Project 2740: https://www.atomicbusinesscoaching.com/project2740

Welcome to Episode 3 of Atomic Business Coaching's Hard Questions, Simple Answers series. In today's episode, we'll dive deep into the principles of commitment and perseverance to unlock business success. Your hosts, Adam Hurd and Tom Marino, are joined by special guests Hunter Messman, a Long Island studio artist, and Bobby Romadka, a fractional business development expert. Together, they explore how dedication to goals, structured systems, and focused decision-making can transform your business journey.

We'll touch on critical topics like distinguishing between slow and unproductive processes, choosing the right products, and making impactful business decisions. Hunter shares his journey of balancing commissioned art with personal projects while Bobby navigates the complexities of offering diverse business solutions.

We'll also hear about Adam and Tom's monumental coaching contract and get insights into essential strategies like prospecting, selling, and delivering, with a sneak peek into Tom's course outline, "Three Steps to Making $500,000." Stay tuned for actionable advice, heartfelt stories, and an invitation to dive deeper into our community at atomicbusinesscoaching.com and Project 2740

Guest Links

Hunter Mestman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-mestman/

Bobby Romadka: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyromadka

Timestamps

00:00 Balancing artistry with commercial series potential.

05:27 Hunter must establish as an artist first.

07:49 Most of your revenue comes from commissions.

10:22 Providing business solutions for attorney improvement.

13:40 Companies create cyclical customer engagement for services.

19:01 Decide between committing or reassessing goals.

22:16 Grit and systems simplify enduring hard work.

24:14 Desire versus ability: influenced by various factors.

28:56 Adam's insight revealed the fractional BDO solution.

30:04 Tom's advice helped overcome creative and mental barriers.

33:55 Join Project 2740 for business growth insights.

Atomic Action:

Do the thing! Get the merch: https://shopatomicbusiness.com/

We invite you to join our community, Project 2740. This is a community where you can be your true self and find the support you need to succeed. This unique platform offers live sessions, courses, and a network of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal and professional growth.

Check out our Skool Community:

• Project 2740: https://www.atomicbusinesscoaching.com/project2740