Josh Braun

@ToastTab I'm sure you've thought of this. How about giving customers the ability to leave a Google review? The customer can choose to leave more context or simply leave a star rating. I'm more likely to leave a review at the restaurant.

What people get wrong about creating content. Doing this: Audience research Content calendar Content strategy Audience research Testing Feedback Instead of this: Creating "Here's my plan" and "Here's my post" sound similar, but they are completely different approaches.

The only thing that can ruin your cold call is your expectations.

8 Email list. Growing it. Forging strong connections with your audience leads to revenue. ​ 9 Make deposits. Give without expecting anything in return. 10. Micro-practice. A person who writes 20 minutes a day will be a better writer than someone who writes once a month.

6. Enjoyment. You work hard. Spend money on something that brings you enjoyment even if it makes no sense. ​ 7. Fun. Maximize any form of content creation you have fun doing. ​You can't lose if you love the game.

Investing in myself generated 1.4m of digital income (courses, cohorts, ebooks) in 6 years. Here are 10 ways to invest in yourself:

In order to feel great walking out of the gym, you have to walk into the gym.

Hacks vs. basics. Hacks: Do the most important work first thing in the morning.  Drink a gallon of water per day. Intermittent fasting. 4 AM showers. Eat the frog. Ice plunges. Basics: Sleep. Routine. Exercise. Nutrition. Patience. Human Connection.

Motivation is a by-product of action. Not the other way around.

Afraid? Do it afraid. Fear has a short shelf life.

When you get nervous, simply drop back and say, “I’m going to do it nervous and remain in harmony with the nature of the event.” I’ve learned that nerves have a short shelf life when you observe them. Do it nervous.

I notice that the simple act of observing nervousness without trying to feel less of anything calms me down. After a few strokes, the nerves go away.

I speak and teach sales workshops all the time. And I still get nervous every time, Several years ago, my triathlon coach, Anna, gave me great advice about nerves.

The best strategy for growth is fun. How could you fail if you love the game?

8. $400/month to not clean my house. 9 $85/month to not clean my pool. 10. $189/year for Clear to not wait in line at the airport. What do you pay not to do?

4. $125/ month to not take care of my lawn. 5. $115/year to Blitzguitar to not search for fingersyle guitar lessons. 6. $189/year for SiriusXM to not listen to ads in my car. 7. $14.99/month to not watch ads on Hulu.

10 things I pay not to do. 1. $15.99/month to not watch ads on YouTube. 2. $15.99/month to not hear ads on Spotify. 3. $99/year for HEY to not get an avalanche of emails from people I don’t know.