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If you watched college football this weekend, you got to see the number one team, Alabama, get beaten by an unranked team, Vanderbilt, that most people wrote off as an easy win. Right after that, the number 4 team, Tennessee, lost to the unranked Arkansas Razorbacks. These losses remind us how overconfidence can be detrimental to your success. Remember that Blockbuster ignored Netflix, and Blackberry laughed at the iPhone screen? We all know who's laughing now. It's easy to get caught up in the thrill of success and feel like you're on top of the world, but that very feeling can blind you to the realities around you. When you're too sure of yourself, it's tempting to skip the hard work and learning that got you here in the first place. Staying humble can be your secret weapon and keep you grounded. By keeping an eye on what's happening around you, you open yourself up to new ideas and growth opportunities. It's about striking that balance to celebrate your wins but don't let them make you complacent. Being aware of the competition and the changing landscape means you can adapt, innovate, and keep moving forward. Mark Cuban once said, "You've got to work like someone is trying to steal your business." He's right. Stay curious, stay hungry, and stay aware of the competition. ___ Was this valuable? Like 👍 or share it ♻️ Need help marketing your business? Reach out or subscribe for my free tips delivered right to your inbox.

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The number 1 phrase heard at your company today?... Same one every year on this Monday… “How’s your bracket?” I already know the answer for most of you…BUSTED Watching the tourney this weekend got my Experience thoughts running  (I clearly have a CX problem here…can’t turn it off in my mind!) Oakland was the shocking darling of Thursday night.  Had a AWESOME corner 3 point shot to seal the win over Kentucky, the huge favorite By Sunday morning, they were out of the tournament The 1st and 2nd rounds are usually filled with stories like this They’re exciting! They’re shiny! They’re fun! Often by the next round, They’re gone… replaced with the usual great teams I know…sometimes that doesn’t hold true. (Last year’s Final Four anyone?) “Sometimes” And “sometimes” is exactly what you don’t want with your experience delivery Just about every team in the NCAA tournament has at least one amazing play The team who keeps winning is the one that is consistently good The team who keeps winning probably spent hours practicing free throws The team who keeps winning watched more film than we can imagine They rely on their process (Yeah, I said it… Process) —Lower turnovers —Makes their free throws at a high percentage —Solid team defense Those won’t make the SportsCenter highlight reel The winning team doesn’t care. They won Process. It’s not the most exciting But which do you want, excitement? Or Profits? What brands have been consistently GOOD for you? Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images

✍️Embrace your failures as the hidden steps to greatness. Like stars 🌠 in the darkest nights, they guide you to your brightest victories. 🔗Key insights from this post: ✅💭Imagine being told you're not good enough to play on your high school basketball team. That's what happened to Michael Jordan. Instead of letting this setback defeat him, MJ used it as motivation to work harder. His determination led him to win six NBA championships and known as the greatest basketball player of all time. ✅Dyson faced 5,126 failures over 15 years in his quest to invent a bagless vacuum cleaner that wouldn't lose suction. The 5,127th prototype worked, leading to the creation of a billion 💲company known for its innovative products. ✅JK Rowlings manuscript for "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was rejected 12 times before finally being published by Bloomsbury. The series went on to become one of the best-selling book series in history, turning Rowling into the world's highest paid author. ✅Despite being offered significant amounts of money for the Rocky script, Stallone insisted on playing the lead role. After numerous rejections, a studio agreed, leading to the creation of one of the most inspirational movies of all time. "Rocky" won three Oscars, including Best Picture. ✅These stories aren't just about success; they're about not being afraid to fail and persistence. Jordan, Rowling, Stallone, and Dyson show us that setbacks can be the greatest motivators, pushing us to achieve what we're truly capable of. Video Credit: weissvideo #Failureisapartofsuccess #stories

Did you know that Gregory Senat is a Harvard Business School student, Philanthropist, and Super Bowl Champion? Just look at his LinkedIn profile. When telling the story of using the transferable skills he gained during his NFL experience – Gregory's profile is powerful blueprint that's uniquely designed to highlight his roles, passions, and NFL experience. Go ahead, Gregory, and keep on telling your story. #YourProfileYourStory

Son of a Son of a Yankee Fan Growing up, baseball wasn’t just a sport; it was a legacy. My grandfather was the head waiter at Lindy's in NYC, and through his role, he became close with Yankees announcer Mel Allen and some of the players. They’d often gift him tickets, and he would take my father to the games. My grandfather was such a die-hard Yankee fan that my father wouldn't let my mother meet him until after a Yankee win! The tradition continued with my father, though money was tight, so our trips to Yankee Stadium weren’t frequent, but they were special. And now, I’ve passed this passion on to my son. Every time we’re in New York, we make it a point to catch a game. It is a family event going often also with my brother and my niece. In fact, my last conversation with my uncle on his deathbed was about the Yankees—it’s in our DNA. These days, my son and I still chat during Yankee games, keeping the connection strong. I’ll never forget flying back to LA from Nashville, where my son attends law school, just to go to Dodger Stadium together. It wasn’t the most convenient thing to do, but memories like that aren’t something you can buy or get back. For me, there was no choice—it was worth every effort. In business, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle, but it’s essential to make time for the people who matter most. At Crexendo, we operate with the same philosophy. Building lasting relationships, creating meaningful moments, and showing the people around us that they come first makes us better not just as businesspeople, but as individuals. After all, success in business is built on strong human connections, just like in life.

"Feedback is the breakfast of champions - when it is used in the right way." Just one of the excerpts of wise words from our friend Joe Scarlett. Read more from Joe in his recent article "How to Handle Criticism" in the Nashville Business Journal below. Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/eWGRWhFE

What Founders Can Learn From Donald Trump (yes, you read that right) 🤯👇🏽 Whether you admire him or really don’t, Trump’s win shows us a few uncomfortable truths founders can’t ignore: 👉🏽 Unfiltered Authenticity Wins Love him or hate him, Trump doesn’t pretend to be anyone else. As a founder, being unapologetically you will repel some—but it will also attract fierce loyalty from those who resonate with your authenticity. Not everyone will be a fan, but the ones who are? They’ll ride with you. 👉🏽 Confidence Over Credentials It’s not always the smartest who win, but often the boldest. Trump’s success is proof that projecting confidence can be more persuasive than having all the answers. Founders—believe in your vision and lead with conviction. Confidence sells. 👉🏽 Cultivate Loyal Communities Trump’s power lies in his devoted following. Founders need to create movements, not just businesses. Build a community that shares your vision, and they’ll become your greatest advocates—even in tough times. His recent victory, while deeply polarising, underscores these key principles. Use them wisely. You might not want to emulate everything about him (or really anything else 🙃), but these lessons are real. Thoughts? Share below. 👇🏽 #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipLessons #FounderTips #CommunityBuilding #DonaldTrump Hi I'm Daniella 👋🏾 I help service business owners streamline their processes, gain clarity, and scale using my proven VISSA™ framework (Vision, Innovation, Strategy, Systems & Accountability). Ready to take your business to the next level? DM me to get started!

It's January 4, 2000. I'm living in Dallas Texas. I stop at a local gas station and buy a copy of the Dallas Morning News. The sports section headline reads, "Perot sells Dallas Mavericks." The new owner is a guy nobody's ever heard of - Mark Cuban. That evening, I attend the Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks game at old Reunion Arena. The Mavs lose 98-96 in front of a sparse crowd of 10,549. After the game, I leave my seat and walk near the court enroute to the parking garage. The place is a ghost town. As I walk by the tunnel, a guy walks towards me. Vaguely remembering the black and white newsprint photo of the new owner, I decipher it's no other than Mark Cuban. We exchange pleasantries and you can tell it might be the first time a complete stranger recognizes him. I pull out my used Pentax 35mm Compact Camera and we get a shot together. I process the roll of film a month later. When I get back to my apartment, I use dial up to connect to the internet. Mark flashed his e-mail address on the scoreboard during the game and invited fans to connect with him, so I send him a two-line note: "Great meeting you, Mark. Go Mavs." The next morning, he replies. I remember being blown away by that personal touch from the owner of an NBA team. I felt valued as a customer and even more connected to the team as a fan. In the decades since, I've had the opportunity to read his book, "How To Win At The Sport of Business", have met him several times, and recently watched his Masterclass course on entrepreneurship. There is wisdom in all of us. Here are 5 things I've learned from Mark Cuban: 1. Be a disrupter. Look at situations and find opportunities where others are just not seeing them. Disrupt legacy industries. 2. Stay close to your customers and develop personal relationships with them. The better you know them, the better you will understand their problems and be able to help them. 3. Truly know your business. In Cuban's words, "The NBA product is not basketball - it's experiences." Know your business. 4. Have self-awareness. Own up to your mistakes and make necessary changes to get back on track. 5. Value your time, especially with family and friends. It's not all about the bank account or net worth. The Mavericks would go on to win the NBA Finals in 2011. Cuban would ultimately sell the Mavericks for $3.5 billion in late 2023. The last time I saw Cuban was in 2019 before a Mavericks at Suns game in Phoenix, Arizona. I told him I could not fall asleep after they won the NBA Finals in 2011 - I was that happy. He replied, "You thought you were happy? I didn't sleep for days!"