In this 292nd episode of Take Flight Weekly, we’re digging into the real drivers of elite performance. Not theories. Not motivational fluff. We’re talking about the psychology, systems, habits, and feedback loops that keep top producers at the top — and why “waiting to feel motivated” is one of the fastest ways to stall your business.

Here’s the truth: money may get you started, but it rarely keeps you going. Once your financial base is secure, the real fuel comes from clarity, recognition, purpose, and the environment you operate in. Elite producers know this — and they intentionally build those triggers into their daily routine.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why Q4 preparation starts with how you manage motivation now
• The difference between chasing closings and pursuing mastery
• The 5 motivation triggers that show up in every top producer’s playbook
• How to build motivation as a system instead of a feeling
• Why boundaries, environment, and clarity drive consistent execution
• How to finish 2025 strong and start 2026 with momentum

🧠 The 5 Motivation Triggers for Elite Performance:
1. Recognition is a Catalyst – 69% of people say they’d work harder if their efforts were better recognized. Celebrate wins privately and publicly. Build a culture where acknowledgment is normal.
2. Clear Goals Outperform Vague Ambitions – Salespeople with specific goals are 33% more likely to be elite performers. Break quarterly targets into weekly and daily actions. Precision creates power.
3. Money Matters… Until It Doesn’t – Once the bills are paid, purpose, autonomy, and mastery take over. Focus shifts from income to impact — and fulfillment becomes the driver.
4. Progress = Momentum – Advisors who have regular coaching are twice as likely to outperform their peers. Track small wins daily. Accountability compounds results.
5. Vision Is the Anchor – Top 1% producers are 42% more likely to write down and review their goals regularly. Your 3-Year Vision is your compass in a noisy, distracted world.

📌 Why This Matters
Motivation is not fixed. You don’t “find” it — you build it. If you’re not reviewing your goals weekly, tracking your wins daily, and surrounding yourself with people who push you to improve, you’re leaving your future to chance. Activity alone won’t get you there. Motivation without direction is just a sugar high — it spikes, then crashes.

💼 For Advisors and Entrepreneurs Who Want to Lead with Intention
The top 1% don’t leave motivation to chance. They engineer it. They set clear goals, create the right environment, and build habits that feed their own momentum. If you haven’t committed to the systems, habits, and accountability that will carry you into 2026, now is the time.

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✈️ Take Flight Weekly Episode #292: Motivation Will Not Find You. You Need to Find It.

In this value-packed conversation, strategic consultant Marc Emmer breaks down how specialization and smart segmentation unlock growth for companies seeking a competitive edge. He explains how businesses can avoid margin erosion by identifying underserved niches and focusing on high-value opportunities that large competitors often overlook. The discussion also explores the role of Artificial Intelligence in accelerating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency. Expect actionable takeaways for scaling with precision, improving profitability, and future-proofing your strategy in today’s dynamic market landscape.

Pragmatic Strategies that really Increase Business Revenues and Profits

On this 293rd episode of Take Flight Weekly, I’m tackling one of the biggest challenges I face as a coach, leader, and mentor—convincing real estate professionals and entrepreneurs to commit to a 3-Year Vision.
Most professionals love to jump straight to action—checking boxes, chasing quick wins, and moving the ball forward. But elite producers, the top 1–3%, operate differently. They begin with clarity. They build a “north star” that guides every decision, pulling them toward a future they’ve already defined.
In this episode, I’ll show you:

- Why most resist vision work (and the 10 mental blocks that hold you back)
- How a 3-Year Vision creates exponential results in clarity, focus, and growth
- The 7-step framework to engineer your vision and make it real
- Why you should think version instead of just vision—and how to align today’s actions with your future self

Extraordinary performance begins in the mind long before it shows up in your numbers. Vision is the force multiplier that fuels every decision, compounds your actions, and transforms your business into something predictable and enjoyable.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why vision work is the foundation of planning season
• The real reason your brain resists long-term clarity
• How to reframe your 3-Year Vision into your 3-Year Version
• The daily and quarterly habits that keep your vision alive

Your future business and life aren’t created by accident. They’re engineered—starting with the picture you hold of yourself three years from now.

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✈️ Take Flight Weekly Episode #293: 3-Year Vision – The Bedrock of Your Growth

CEO and Founder of PawWire Kimberly Carney answers the question, "What does a successful digital business strategy look like in the pet industry?"

Digital pet business strategy with Kimberly Carney of The Wires

In this insightful episode of DisrupTV, hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar engage with three distinguished guests:

Phong Le, President & CEO of Strategy, discusses the evolving role of Bitcoin as a dynamic financial tool.

Kathleen Perley, author of AI Made Simple: Results Made Real, shares practical strategies to simplify AI adoption and drive measurable results.

Helene Cahen, author of Fire Up Innovation, explores best practices for building innovation-driven teams that thrive in today’s rapidly shifting digital landscape.

Tune in to gain actionable insights on navigating the next chapter of Bitcoin, simplifying AI, and fostering innovation in your organization.

DisrupTV is a dynamic weekly podcast hosted by R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar, where we explore the latest trends in technology, business, and innovation. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders and innovators, providing listeners with actionable insights and forward-thinking perspectives. Join us every Friday at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET for engaging discussions that inspire change and drive progress.

Bitcoin’s Next Chapter: Simplifying AI & Building Innovation Teams

Purchase the recording of our July Webinar “Contending With Uncertainty and Change” → https://hubs.la/Q03wX5Jk0

Contact us today to learn more about how you can benefit from Financial Resilience! → https://hubs.la/Q035Qlcs0

This week on TrendsTalk, we discuss where we are seeing some exciting growth happening in the US economy, with high-tech sectors such as data centers and semiconductors surging ahead while legacy industries remain flat. Which of these high-tech markets holds the biggest opportunities for your business? Tune in to find out!

High-Tech Sectors Powering US Economic Growth


On this 294th episode of Take Flight Weekly, I share a lesson that came from the longest solo road trip of my life — 29 hours from Chicago to Boston and back while dropping off Lizzy Miller at Boston College. 

Somewhere on the highway, I realized something important: a long road trip has the same ingredients as pursuing your three-year vision.
Think about it. You don’t just jump in the car and hope for the best. You begin with the end in mind, you prepare your vehicle, you plot your route, and you measure your progress through checkpoints and mile markers. 

The same is true in business. Your three-year vision is your “Boston.” Without clarity, systems, and consistency, the trip becomes guesswork. With them, you know exactly where you’re going and how you’ll get there.

In this episode, I’ll show you:
✅ Why your three-year vision is like setting your GPS destination
✅ How to equip yourself with the right tools (CRM, daily rituals, coaching)
✅ Why breaking your vision into 12 quarterly checkpoints keeps you on track
✅ How weekly reviews and audits serve as your mile markers
✅ The importance of refueling with rest, reflection, and inspiration
✅ How to adjust when detours appear without losing sight of your destination
✅ Why celebrating milestones builds confidence and momentum

Here’s the truth: progress isn’t about one big leap. It’s about consistent, intentional stages. Just like hitting Buffalo or Albany on the way to Boston confirmed I was still on course, your weekly reviews and quarterly audits are the markers that keep you aligned with your ultimate destination. 

Detours and fatigue will test you, but if your systems are strong and your vision is clear, you’ll arrive exactly where you set out to be.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
• How to define and engineer your three-year vision with clarity
• Why systems and accountability act as your GPS for long-term success
• How to turn quarterly and weekly reviews into real momentum
• Why milestones matter for building confidence and sustaining energy
• How to approach vision work like a marathon, not a sprint

The pursuit of a three-year vision isn’t all that different from other major journeys in life — raising children, planning a wedding, training for a marathon, transforming your health, or learning a new skill. None of these happen overnight. They unfold stage by stage, season by season, with preparation, discipline, and checkpoints along the way.

Your future business and life won’t happen by accident. They’re engineered — mapped out like a road trip, fueled by consistent effort, and built mile by mile until you arrive at the destination you chose.

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Take Flight Weekly Episode #294: The Road Trip to Your Three-Year Vision

Amazon began in 1995 as an online bookstore. Today, it’s a global giant spanning e-commerce, cloud computing, entertainment, and more.

In this episode of the Better Business Podcast, Alexei unpacks how Jeff Bezos built Amazon step by step into the powerhouse it is today.

We’ll explore:

📚 The early bookstore years and Amazon’s explosive growth

🛒 Amazon Marketplace (2000) – how third-party sellers drive over 60% of sales

☁️ AWS (2006) – the cloud division generating most of Amazon’s profits

🚚 Prime (2005) – subscription loyalty and recurring revenue

🎬 Prime Video & Entertainment – locking in customers through streaming

Key lessons you’ll take away:

🎯 Why starting with a focused niche builds the foundation for scale

🛒 How empowering other sellers can multiply your growth

☁️ The power of turning internal strengths (like AWS) into world-class infrastructure products

🔄 Why building an ecosystem keeps customers loyal for the long term

Whether you’re a founder, business owner, or simply curious about Amazon’s rise, this episode gives you insights into building platforms, ecosystems, and long-term growth.

👉 Subscribe to the Better Business Podcast for more episodes on business growth, marketing, and scaling smarter.

E89: From Books to Billion-Dollar Ecosystem – The Amazon Growth Secrets Story

Co-founder and CEO of Kormotech Rostyslav Vovk answers the question, "How can companies navigate their own social responsibility in the pet food space?"

Corporate social responsibility with Rostyslav Vovk of Kormotech

📖 7-Step Business Buying Framework

How to Find, Fund & Buy Your First Business Without Spending Your Own Money

Tired of the risk and grind of starting a business from scratch? What if you could buy an existing, profitable business instead—without using your own money?

This eBook gives you a proven 7-step framework to confidently find, evaluate, fund, and acquire businesses. Inside, you’ll learn:

✅ How to define your buying criteria and target the right industries
✅ Where to find quality business deals (beyond public listings)
✅ The key financial numbers that reveal a business’s true value
✅ Creative funding strategies so you don’t need personal capital
✅ The exact due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes
✅ Step-by-step guidance to close the deal and scale with confidence

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an entrepreneur ready to expand, this checklist-style guide gives you the roadmap to acquire businesses the smart way.

⚡ Start your journey to ownership today — download your copy and take the first step toward building wealth through business acquisitions.

7-Step Business Buying Framework

The pet food industry is a constantly evolving landscape of trends and consumer needs. Join Petfood Industry magazine Editor Lindsay Beaton every other Wednesday as she interviews industry experts and covers hot topics affecting the world of pet food. If pet food is your thing and you want to know what’s trending, tune in!
Brought to you by Petfood Industry and WATT Global Media

Jim Miller is a success mentor and life coach who guides top real estate brokers from around the country while managing 2.3B+ in sales production as Designated Managing Broker with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty in Chicago, Illinois.  He is also recognized as a top real estate coach to top Sotheby's International Realty brokers in 35 luxury markets.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. The audience can expect A-list guests, the latest enterprise news, hot startups, insight from influencers, and much more. Tweet questions to #DisrupTV or @DisrupTVShow.

Our mission: We provide the best economic intelligence to reduce risk and drive practical and profitable business decisions.

Better Business Podcast is designed for anyone in business who is looking for inspiration, motivation and ideas to do better. The host Alexei Kouleshov is passionate about business and runs several companies alongside his digital agency, Your Easy Web Solutions. With his expertise and passion in sales and marketing, Alexei provides direction to developing better business models, thus creating Positive Change. Alexei is based in Brisbane, Australia and is also a father of 3 children.
In this podcast, Alexei touched on essential aspects of business, interviewed experts in various fields, and touched on topics like goal setting, mindset and embracing change. Over the past 19 years, he has worked with businesses locally and internationally, helping grow businesses in digital marketing, sales and coaching.
If you realise your business needs work and can improve, Better Business podcast is for you.
Follow Alexei on:
Facebook: @kouleshovalexei
Twitter: @alexeikouleshov
Linkedin: @alexeikouleshov

Building and empowering a high-achieving CEO Peer group of more effective leaders is Jay Holstine’s passion. Jay manages the CEO Peer group issue resolution sessions that surface root causes and share wisdom.
Jay Holstine serves as chair and CEO peer group advisor at Vistage Worldwide in Dallas, Texas. The CEO Peer group comprises 16 members from non-competing businesses that support each other to become better leaders. In addition to chairing the group’s monthly meetings, Jay provides each member with one-to-one sessions to discuss issues, opportunities, and business strategies.
Before his work at Vistage, Jay Holstine was a managing director with Compass Advisory Consultants, where he refined his business building and CEO coaching skills. Previously, Jay served as the chief executive officer and president of Freightflow, a cloud-based transportation management software company, and chief executive officer, president, and founder of SigmaFlow, a cloud-based process management solution.

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