I didn’t set out to be a leader.

I set out to chase an idea. Then the business grew. Then I hired a team. And somewhere between “I’ve got this” and “How did we get here?”… I became a leader.

Spoiler: I wasn’t very good at it.

In this episode, I’m sharing the uncomfortable leadership mistakes I made (including the time I avoided accountability because I was afraid someone would lock me out of my own systems… yes, really).

This year, I decided that if I want to build the next level of my business, I have to become the next level version of myself. From hiring a Sales Director and CFO to investing in leadership training, everything shifted.

The biggest lesson? Integrity isn’t a buzzword — it’s doing what you say you’ll do, by the date you say you’ll do it.

Leadership isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being intentional.

If you’re building a team, scaling your company, or stepping fully into your CEO role, this episode is for you.

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[00:00] Why Most Entrepreneurs Accidentally Become Leaders (And Why That’s a Problem)

[04:30] The Cringe-Worthy Mistake I Made When I Avoided Accountability

[10:15] How to Onboard a Leader Into Your Culture (Not Just Their Role)

[18:40] Integrity Defined: Doing What You Say, When You Say It

[24:55] What Happened When Our CFO Started Interviewing Us

[33:10] The Honest Leadership Coaching Session I Almost Didn’t Share

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• How You Can Develop the BEST Traits in Leadership
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• 3 Signs It’s Time to Restructure Your Team as a Leader

Connect With Jim Zartman:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimzartman
• Website: https://www.jimzartman.com/

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ashley Brock, a digital advertising expert and founder of a powerhouse agency. We dive into her Rainmaker Method, a step-by-step guide to crafting ads that resonate and convert. Ashley breaks down the six pillars of successful messaging and shows you how to target the right audience, boost your sales, and build trust with your brand.

Ashley also shares her journey from corporate advertising to helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses with impactful ads. If you’re ready to elevate your marketing and make it rain, this episode is for you!

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[00:00] Why you need to craft your ads to resonate, articulate, and be memorable.

[05:00] Learn how to speak to your audience at different stages of awareness.

[10:00] Ashley shares why articulation can make or break your ad’s effectiveness.

[15:00] Discover how identifying your ideal customer can lead to more effective advertising.

[20:00] Hear how Ashley pivoted from working with massive corporations to helping small business owners succeed.

[25:00] Ashley shares how she grew her business through persistence and a willingness to invest in her growth.

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• Unreasonable Hospitality: What It Takes to Be Number One in Your Industry with Will Guidara
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• Old School Marketing Tactics, New School Results

Connect With Ashley Brock:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads.with.ashley

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinWithPaidAds

Website: https://www.paidadscoaching.com/challenge

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/win-with-paid-ads/id1715064884

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In this episode, we dive into one of the most transformative topics for business growth: asking the RIGHT question.

Ever felt stuck in your business, working hard but not seeing the results? I’ve been there, and I’ve learned that sometimes it’s not about doing more—it’s about asking the right question.

I share how I went from asking safe, ego-boosting questions to asking ones that could radically change my business. Plus, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step framework I use to uncover the one big question that leads to massive results.

Ready to learn how the right question can transform your business? Let’s dive in!

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[00:00] Learn why the key to unlocking growth in your business is not doing more, but asking the right question that drives real change.

[02:00] From asking safe, ego-boosting questions to discovering the ones that truly move the needle, discover how this shift can supercharge your growth.

[03:41] Explore an example from 2023 about a safe question asked in a mastermind event—and why it didn’t have the impact expected.

[05:30] Discover the valuable advice from a former CEO on hiring and paying top talent for better results and higher productivity.

[08:30] How raising the pay for a part-time executive assistant led to massive reductions in administrative responsibilities and improved business efficiency.

[10:00] Get a step-by-step framework on how to uncover the one big question that will solve your business challenges and lead to transformation.

[12:00] Learn how asking deeper questions can help you get unstuck and start solving business problems more effectively.

[14:30] A deep dive into why some problems require courage to face—and why accepting the challenge will lead to a greater business outcome.

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• What $100M CEOs Taught Me About Growth
• Building Boring Businesses, Embracing Questions, and Doing Hard Things with Codie Sanchez
• How to Ask Questions that Get Results

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For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode625