Episode #522

The Power of Purpose with Jay Papasan

With Jay Papasan

“You just have to trust that it will work out if you do the right thing. Surround yourself with great people.”

There’s no easy days when you’re an entrepreneur, but figuring out how you can divide and conquer for your business is really important. This week, Jay Papasan joins us to talk about how delegation is a powerful tool that frees you up to do what only you can do best.

Jay walks through what it looks like to have a core focus and motivation for your speaking business and how that can help you take your speaking career to the next level. There are a ton of practical tips in this episode on a wide range of topics, including how to juggle all of the responsibilities of running a business, how to grow personally and professionally, how to consistently deliver value for your audience, and so much more.

You’ll learn:

  • The important difference between your personal brand and your business brand
  • How to do what you enjoy so you can be at your best
  • What growing your speaking business can look like realistically
  • When to start leaning on other people to help grow your business
  • How delivering consistent value will keep the work coming
  • And much more!

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About Jay Papasan

Jay Papasan is a best selling author who serves as the Vice President of Strategic Content for Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company. He also cofounded KellerINK and Produktive with Gary Keller. He is also a principal owner, with his wife Wendy, of Papasan Properties Group in Austin, Texas. His most recent work with Gary Keller on The ONE Thing has sold over 3 million copies and has been translated into 41 different languages worldwide. The ONE Thing garnered more than 500 appearances on national bestseller lists, including #1 on The Wall Street Journal’s hardcover business list.

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