In this special edition of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake, Jon Kovach Jr., and Ian Stermer turn book reviews into a fun Rotten Tomatoes–style showdown. Instead of breaking down principles, the crew rates and debates three of their recent reads:The Underdog Advantage by Dean GraziosiOversubscribed by Daniel PriestleyThe Lean Startup by Eric Ries💡 What Goes Down in This Episode:The Ratings Game – Each host gives their 1–10 score and defends it (sometimes passionately).Best Ideas vs. Biggest Weaknesses – Which book delivered the most usable wisdom, and which one fell flat?Who Would You Recommend It To? – Not every book is for everyone—so we cut through the fluff and say who actually needs it.Laughs, Disagreements, and Hot Takes – From “this book changed my perspective” to “eh, didn’t land for me,” nothing is off the table.🔥 Why It’s Different:This isn’t a breakdown of frameworks—it’s the raw, unfiltered opinions of three entrepreneurs and coaches putting these books through the Champion Reads lens. Expect fun, debate, and a little book banter along the way.🎧 Subscribe to Champion Reads for high-level, high-energy conversations that don’t just review books—they turn them into real-world action.🌐 Learn more and join the Champion Circle at: https://www.mychampioncircle.com#BookRatings #ChampionReads #TheUnderdogAdvantage #Oversubscribed #TheLeanStartup #BusinessBooks #RottenTomatoesStyle #ChampionCircle

In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake, Jon Kovach Jr., and Ian Stermer break down one of the most practical principles from The Lean Startup by Eric Ries: batching tasks to keep momentum moving forward.They explore why batching is more than just a productivity hack—it’s a momentum-builder. From reducing wasted energy to streamlining focus, the trio unpacks how underdog entrepreneurs can use batching to accelerate results without burning out. You’ll hear real examples of how grouping similar tasks has helped them push projects forward faster while avoiding the chaos of scattered work.💡 Key Ideas Covered:Momentum Through Batching – Why grouping tasks creates flow and rhythm.Efficiency Over Chaos – How batching cuts down wasted energy and context-switching.Small Wins Stack Up – Turning little batches into big breakthroughs.Focus That Compounds – Using batching to reduce overwhelm and build consistency.Systems That Serve You – How batching sets the foundation for sustainable growth.Whether you’re creating content, building a business, or just trying to manage your daily to-dos, this episode will help you see how batching is the secret to building momentum that lasts.🎧 Subscribe to Champion Reads for raw, high-level conversations that turn powerful books into action-ready wisdom.🌐 Learn more and join the Champion Circle at: https://www.mychampioncircle.com#TheLeanStartup #EricRies #ChampionReads #BatchingTasks #MomentumMatters #ProductivityTips #Entrepreneurship #ChampionCircle

In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake, Ian Stermer, and Jon Kovach Jr. unpack one of the most game-changing lessons from The Lean Startup by Eric Ries—start lean, start simple, start now.They break down how billion-dollar companies like Google, Groupon, and Amazon all began with a minimum viable product (MVP)—the simplest version of their idea—to prove it worked before pouring in massive time or money.💡 Key Ideas Covered:Focus on the Core – Strip your idea down to its most essential function.The MVP Advantage – Test demand with the simplest possible version.Cut the Fluff – Eliminate distractions and fancy features until the core works.Action Over Analysis – Stop waiting for perfect conditions—start and learn.Innovation Through Action – Build, measure, learn, repeat.With stories ranging from Von Dutch hats to DJ booths to billion-dollar tech companies, the hosts prove that you don’t need a big budget or perfect plan—you just need to start.If you’ve been sitting on a big idea because it’s “not ready,” this episode will show you how to get it off the ground today.🌐 Learn more and join the Champion Circle at: https://www.mychampioncircle.com#TheLeanStartup #EricRies #ChampionReads #StartLean #MVP #Entrepreneurship #ActionOverPerfection #ChampionCircle