Episode 146: Deliberately improve everyday, with Paul Akers.
Paul Akers is founder and president of FastCap, based in Bellingham, WA. FastCap is an international product development company founded in 1997 with over 2,000 distributors worldwide. A prolific inventor, Paul holds US and international patents. His company launches approximately 20 new innovative products per year and won business of the year in 1999 and 2010. Paul and his wife, Leanne, have built FastCap from their garage into a multi-million dollar company in 13 years.
\nSecret \u2013 timesaving technique\nPaul works to make today better than yesterday -- deliberately improve every day. ONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nRead or listen to audiobooks consistently -- Paul has read at least one book a week every week since college.
\nCould have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experience\nPaul spent too much money way too fast -- and Paul tells the whole story here.
\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n"Uncover the greatness in every human being -- harness their greatest asset -- awaken the genius in human beings."
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n"Become fearless about innovation." \xa0
\nFinal Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\nI wish I had popped out of the womb and been told to "lean" -- eliminate waste and solve all your problems.
\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\nLearn the eight wastes -- and Paul shares the eight wastes here.
\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\nAn individual would be humble -- and they must want to learn.
\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n- \n
- You need a mentor that you regularly consult with \n
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- Email: paul@fastcap.com \n
- Website: 2secondlean.com/ \n
- Talk: youtube.com/watch?v=gPUmY8WnnpU \n
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