How do you become a CEO? Troy Hoffman reflects on the duties of a Chief Executive Officer. Ultimately, there is no exact science to the job, but clarity in vision is most important. You must drive the team up a treacherous mountain, open to growth in the process and acceptance of the outcome.
Read MoreWhat is the daily schedule you use to keep everything going in your life? Troy Hoffman brakes down his entire schedule from rise to sleep. There is only so much time in the day, which is why every moment must be efficiently scheduled.
Read MoreWhat great failure lead to something truly successful in your life? Troy Hoffman considers the art of turning trials into triumphs and how every costly mistake over the years has strengthened his company.
Read MoreDo I need to adapt my sales approach for every new market I go after? Troy Hoffman insists you must believe in your product and understand your customer first. Then you can set a frame that will transform the way you position your products.
Read MoreWhat questions do you challenge yourself with in the morning? Troy Hoffman discusses how to use the stack to choose your mindset. Every morning we have an opportunity to re-create the story of our lives.
Read MoreHow many hours did you work a week when you started your company? Troy Hoffman reminisces the intensive hours, with minimal sleep, when the workdays went from 7am to 2am.
Read MoreHow do you generate new ideas and actually take action on them? Troy Hoffman considers the core method he uses to generate and thoroughly develop new ideas. Whiteboard sessions are crucial to visualize all possibilities, challenge the idea, and identify action steps.
Read MoreHow has being an entrepreneur affected your family life? Troy Hoffman considers the sacrifices that often burdens entrepreneurs who lack the framework to balance their life.
Read MoreHow did you find funding for your business? Troy Hoffman reflects on bootstrapping his company during it's early startup years. No venture capital was necessary. Growth spouted through continuous struggle and commitment.
Read MoreWhy is autonomy so important to an entrepreneur? Troy Hoffman describes entrepreneurs as self-governors, motivated by a variety of forces, that aim to realize the dreams of their investment.
Read MoreDo I need to write a business plan? Troy Hoffman suggests briefly drafting a business plan to get an understanding of costs and timeline, but investing more effort in the work. It's going to be a grind and you need the best head start you can get.
Read MoreWhat is the best advice you've ever been given? Troy Hoffman advocates reading, listening and exposing yourself to knowledge. We can become great in any area of life by surrounding ourselves with would class minds.
Read MoreWhat are some of the major mistakes I can avoid as a startup entrepreneur? Troy Hoffman confesses it's impossible to avoid startup mistakes with a crystal ball, but great council can help evade some. Building without proficiency and as fast as possible will produce faults.
Read MoreHow do you overcome objections? How do you overcome the no's and obstacles? Troy Hoffman insists an unwavering dedication to achieving your vision builds tenacity that conquers all challenges.
Read MoreIs overnight success truly possible? Troy Hoffman encourages focusing on the process and the ever evolving pursuit for personal growth. Most grind for years in a specific area to grow and learn before achieving true success. So, the question is who do you want to become?
Read MoreWhat do you look for in a mentor? Troy Hoffman has received free advice, paid for mentors, and been seeking guidance everywhere for 25 years to solve the problems in his life. Do you have the willingness to listen?
Read MoreHow do you come up with multi-million dollar ideas? Troy Hoffman believes genius ideas come from all over the place, but those that solve problems win. Focus on improvements and solutions applied to the marketplace.
Read MoreHow do you create accountability in the office? Troy Hoffman outlines his three steps to creating accountability with the team. Like pandoras box, this ultimate question is tough, yet simple. You need to get super hyper clear or chaos will ensue.
Read MoreWhat did you learn from Verne's books and apply to your life? Troy Hoffman reflects on the lessons learned from Mastering the Rockefeller Habits and Scaling Up by Verne Harnish. It's the simplest form of the game outlined, but employees struggled to accept and phase in these principles.
Read MoreWhat do you do to eliminate stress? Troy Hoffman covers the basics of diving into stress. We all have so many demands making stress one of the biggest challenges for people across America right now. Identifying solutions in all areas of your life will help to minimize it.
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