Andrew Tarvin

Thor Prichard helps make sure #edtech tools to both enable and reflect good teaching. Listen to how he does it on the Why Distance Learning? Podcast.

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🚨 Flash Sale Alert: Get Your Custom AI 🚨 Let's talk about AI. Listen, I know you have concerns. All those water bottles, all that plagiarism, so little time. You know you probably should be using it. You know your competitors probably are, because you’ve read that drivel they’re writing, and you’re NOT DOING IT. Plus, every time you look into it, the whole thing feels overwhelming. Where do you even start? How do you use it without losing your mind? Well first, you gotta change how you think about AI. It’s not coming for your job. It’s coming to make your life better. Swearsies. You just have to know how to talk to it. That's exactly what I've been doing for the last year. And I’ll tell you—AI has been the BEST part of my business this year. And this weekend only, I'm offering 3 spots to get your own custom AI at a special price of $1000 (normally $2997). Imagine an AI trained specifically on YOUR content. One that knows everything you've ever taught, written, or shared. Here's how it works: ✨ We take your existing content—your podcasts, blog posts, your body of work—and use it to train an AI that writes exactly like you. ✨ This isn't generic AI. It's about amplifying YOUR voice and YOUR expertise. ✨ Then we plug it into my Content Multipliers system. You get a proven content plan that you don’t even have to think about. ✨ The best part? My team handles everything. We do all the technical stuff, you just get a custom AI ready to help create content in your voice. When we’re done, you’ll be able to create 30 days worth of content in less than 30 minutes—that sounds EXACTLY LIKE YOU. There are three spots available. P.S. Never used AI before? Perfect. We'll show you exactly how to use it effectively. https://lnkd.in/gXCAz25y

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Passive income for consultants...is it really possible? Yes. It absolutely is. We've done it ourselves and we've taught our Clarity Coaching clients to create passive income. However, creating "true" passive income — income that requires no ongoing work — takes a lot of work upfront. In this article, I'll share… - What passive income looks like in the context of entrepreneurial consulting - 7 examples of passive income strategies for consultants - And how to get help setting up a profitable passive income source for your consulting business. Remember: as an entrepreneurial consultant, you're not just a consultant. You’re an 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳. And that means you have the freedom to be creative about how you generate your revenue. You can offer more than traditional consulting services. It's your business, you can do what you want! https://lnkd.in/gyP87tcE #passiveincome #entrepreneur #productized #consulting #consultant #consultingsuccess

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Unpopular opinion: most book launch events are 😴💤 (Yeah, I said it) It's not even what happens at these events though that's the issue. The issue is that they're predictable. Most book events have followed roughly the same formula for decades. This is no different than just about everything else in work and life. ⚠️ People get tired of predictable. The 50% Rule helps you turn just about anything from snoozy to a doozy. When you resolve to doing everything ~50% normal / ~50% new, people wake up and get excited. When we decided to apply The 50% Rule (duh) to my "The 50% Rule" book launch, it made it so much more fun. ////////// Annnnd, we had so much fun 50% Ruling the Connecticut stop that we're bringing it to Minneapolis in a few weeks on Thurs, Aug 21st! A huge thank you to Barbara Flitsch and her AMP team, as well as Continental Diamond, for sponsoring and hosting the event (yes, we're having a tailgate book event at a jewelry store 😆). And when I say "Tour," I mean two stops. That's it. Just two. I had grandiose plans for a whole tour, but who knew that tailgating was so tiring?! Now to go figure out how to ship a boatload of foam fingers to MN.... /////////// 🔷 If you live in the Minneapolis area and are interested in attending, shoot me a DM. 🔷 And if you're curious about this 50% Rule thing, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g8nuYe7m

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Curiosity didn't kill the cat, it just made it tech-savvy! 🐱💡 Hit that button-style post to unleash the power of A.I. and get all your burning a.I. questions answered. Don't just sit there wondering—Use A.I. Now and ASK me HOW! Text "How to A.I." to 404-738-8625 #AIQuestions #SmartStart #JustAsk #SMARTbizCRM #SMARTleadGEN 😎

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Drop a "🤝" if you believe values > profits! Follow @startupswithstu for authentic founder stories ✨ In this powerful conversation with Michael Johnson, learn: 💡 Why he walked away from a profitable business  💡 How values-based decisions lead to better sleep  💡 When keeping 10% with integrity beats 90% without  💡 The courage to start fresh on your own terms  ➕ So much more! ➡️ Comment "🤝" and I'll DM you the full episode ✨ Follow @startupswithstu for more founder stories #entrepreneurship #integrity #startups

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🤔💬 Transform confrontations with toxic people by using curiosity as your shield. Our latest post explores how a simple response like 'Hmm...that’s interesting. Why would you say that?' can diffuse tension and provide insights into underlying motives, turning heated exchanges into opportunities for understanding. Learn to maintain your composure and foster more productive conversations. 🌟🕊️ 👍 Like if you find curiosity helpful in difficult interactions! 💬 Share your strategies for handling confrontations. 👉 Follow @rebeccazung for more tips on managing relationships and emotional health. #DealingWithToxicPeople #CommunicationTips #EmotionalIntelligence

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I’ve loved the #FounderMode conversations, but let’s be real: some of it feels founder-centric to the point of self-absorption. That’s why Molly Graham’s insights hit home. Nailing #FounderMode means mastering how to scale yourself as a founder. It’s not just about hiring talent—you need to know who thrives in your orbit and be crystal clear about it. One of my biggest mistakes? Not doing that early enough. Graham also brilliantly outlines the traits of an effective startup operator: - Asking incisive questions - Solving problems from first principles - Translating founder vision into actionable plans - Embracing an experimentation mindset: try, fail, learn, iterate - A product mindset: prioritizing customer-centric, scalable solutions - The ability to speak truth to power and a willingness to fight battles/negotiate for the important things - Organizing and motivating people to get things done The role of an effective startup operator isn’t to be a “yes person” to the founder, "but rather to fundamentally understand the DNA of the founder and the company, and partner with the founder to build the strongest company possible." As founders, our job is to be humble, curious, and self-aware enough to recognize this. In Graham's words: "It is the journey of finding people that you WANT to learn from and you look forward to fighting/negotiating with – the journey of surrounding yourself with people who will make you better. " https://lnkd.in/emMzVmEq

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This week, Kelley talks about using AI to help you cut down on your writing time, whether it's helping you write a synopsis based on your Save the Cat Beat sheet, crafting a logline, or doing research for your pitch deck. What AI doesn't do well is write comedy, and we discuss that, too. #writing #ResidentAlien #AIwriting #AI #TheScriptLab #SaveTheCat #ClaudeAI #BingAI #Logline #Synopsis #Comedy #PitchDeck #StephenKing #IT #screenwriting #novel #scripts

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That big productivity hack you're looking for? It's not AI ... though I am a fan of it. It's simply not allowing yourself to get distracted. Example: If you are checking email multiple, multiple times a day (and not because that attorney promised s/he would send that document you need some time today), you are probably addicted to the dopamine hit of receiving new emails. That said, is there a tool or app you use to stay focused? I am a fan of Time Timer 👇 =================================== Hi, I'm Rod! I work with BVFLS professionals who want to grow faster/smarter. And I share what needs to be said about building a practice. 👍 Did you like this post? ✅ Would you like to see more? 🔝 Connect with me. 🔔 And ring my notification bell. ===================================

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🚨💥 New song release! Click the 'play' button, then join in the chorus of those looking to grow their pipelines, the human-to-human way. 💥🚨   Sessions begin June 4, 2024 at 12:00 MST (2 EST) https://lnkd.in/dprJ7EG5   🎶 Looking for leads? Come along with me, Our LinkedIn challenge is the place to be. No more pitch slap blues, come into the light, With heart and soul, we'll make it right tonight. 30 days to grow, let your voice be heard, Crafting posts that matter, sharing every word. Building trust and network, showing what you know, In this LinkedIn challenge, watch your business grow. Every Tuesday training, Thursdays Q&A, Track your wins and progress, in a fun, engaging way. It’s not about the numbers, but the people you’ll meet, Building a community, making connections sweet. So come on and join us, don’t wait another day, 30-Day LinkedIn challenge, we’ll guide you all the way. Let’s turn those thoughts to actions, and make your brand shine, In this LinkedIn journey, it’s your time to climb. 🎶 #LinkedIn #Prospecting #LeadGeneration #SocialSelling #DigitalTransformation

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ITS HERE ITS HAPPENING 🚨 here’s how i built an 100% custom & automated onboarding process for my business using Paperform, Cal.com, Inc. and Zapier!

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Are you a Notion newbie? If I was getting started with Notion today, here’s what I would do: 1) Decide on ONE thing you want to use Notion for, that is mostly fun. The part of my system I use the most is my daily journal. Daily journals are easy to use and if you skip a few days, or you’re not very familiar with the tool, there’s no major impact on your big projects or to do lists. Forgetting to journal is not as crucial as forgetting to pay your taxes. 2) Pick a super simple template that doesn’t have too many bells and whistles. Templates sold under the banner of Life or Business Operating Systems as well as Second Brains can be extremely useful, but they’re too overwhelming or complex for a newbie. They take time to set-up and to fill out before they become really useful. If you want to jump right in and use Notion for your tasks and projects, start with the ones you can get directly from the app. Play with it for a couple of weeks, and when you start to see patterns of what you wish it did that it doesn’t, then you’ll know what to look for. 3) Decide on ONE feature you want to add, and look for tutorials on YouTube The best way to become comfortable with Notion is to add in a few bells and whistles yourself. Notion is easy to learn. Their own documentation covers everything you need to know. But I found tutorials from other users and creators the faster way to put it all together. 4) Repeat this third step as often as you’d like, or until you feel ready to download or buy a more complex template. That’s it! If you’re curious to know what a super extra simple template looks like, check out my free Morning Pages template. It was once featured on Notion’s site. And best of all, it’s easy to use and respect all the tips I just listed above ☝️ #notion #productivity #notionbasics #buildinghabits #writing #journaling #morningpages

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Would you rather be prepared or have to react? Right now, we are living through what I believe are some of the most uncertain times... at least in my 55 years on the planet. And when things are uncertain it can cause you to freeze or want to "wait and see" what's going to happen... Here's what I know... preparation is better than reaction. So what can you do right now when things are so uncertain and unsettled? Take control of the things you can... Learn some new skills and capabilities. Get a mentor or coach to help you and keep you accountable. Look for opportunities where others see obstacles. When things are uncertain it's on YOU to create certainty for yourself, your family, your business, and your future. What's something you can do today that your future self will thank you for?

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Having a Functional Brand means you've gone through the process of demystifying the way your brand is leveraged as an asset for your business. For early-stage founders, brand can often feel like a luxury. When you're (really) light on resources, brand can feel like a shiny, aspirational concept reserved for big budgets and established businesses. But even in the earliest stages, your brand needs to be about utility. Earlier this year, I supported the Center For Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) to help convey this in a way that could make Functional Brand actionable by their founder members. The result was this pragmatic guide to blocking and tackling a brand so that brand, in turn, could do some blocking tackling for their early-stage ventures. For any company, brand can't be a “someday” priority—it’s how you show up right now. Start small, but make it intentional. Because a Functional Brand isn’t just nice to have—it’s what turns vision into traction. https://lnkd.in/gsqjvgNn

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