Episode 174: How to build your platform, with Stacy Tuschl.

Published: Feb. 18, 2016, 9 a.m.

Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of \u201cIs Your Business Worth Saving\u201d where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. She is the host of the brilliant podcast Business Rescue Road Map.

\nWhat do you do in the first 60 minutes of your day?\n

Stacy wakes up before her husband and kids, eats breakfast, drinks tea and an apple cider vinegar drink, does her morning stretches, listens to a podcast, and dives into priority #1 -- take care of yourself physically and mentally right away each morning. ONWARD!

\nFavorite quote or lesson?\n

"Work like there is someone working 24 hours a day to take it away from you." - Mark Cuban

\nHow do you define success?\n

Success is the ability what you want, when you want -- the more successful you are, the better your work-life balance will work for you.

\nWhat strategy do you use to combat fear?\n

Stacy believes realizing that things are harder than we realize is a good thing -- and Stacy tells the reasons why here.

\nWhat makes as "A player" an "A player"?\n

An "A player" is smarter than you in their specific area -- and extremely loyal. \xa0

\nFinal Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\nHow can we become better mentors?\n
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  1. Give mentees the skills to help them long-term, not just right now
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  3. Lead by example
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\nHow can we build an audience?\n
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  1. Practice and get proficient in video -- it's the easiest way to connect
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  3. Collection, engagement, and conversion -- these three steps are key for platform building
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\nHow can business owners reach that elusive next level?\n
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  1. Get out of your comfort zone -- go somewhere new by yourself
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  3. Go somewhere to clear your mind -- take some time to think
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\nHow best to connect with Stacy:\n\n

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