The Grind and Gratitude Show

Ep. 115: 3 Reasons to Build Community Around your Business

So many people talk about the power of community. They talk about the benefits of developing your online or offline community. The problem is that it stops there.
People talk about why we need to build an online community and they speak mainly of building a community to get them to buy from you if you are a business owner. Of course that should be one reason to create your community, but you should also create a community for different reasons.
In this episode Coach Danny Stone talks about the benefits of creating his Champion You Community and how it is benefiting his business, his clients, and his community members.
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO:
3 reasons business owners need to create communities
What you learn from creating a community that will grow your business
How to use community members to drive your products and services
How to create brand ambassadors
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn
 

Ep. 114: 5 Uncommon Tips to Become a Confident Speaker

Pubic speaking is still one of the top fears most people in the world have today. Standing up and delivering a speech or presentation is terrifying to many people in the world. Why are so many people afraid of public speaking?
There are many reasons, however the most common is the fear of ridicule from the audience. People fear being criticized by the audience they are speaking to.
There are some tips that can help you become a more confident, engaging, and empowering speaker. No not the same tips that you always hear, there are some key tips, that once you learn them you will win over the audience quickly and get them leaning into what you have to say.
In this episode you will learn, 5 uncommon, powerful, tips to help you become a better speaker.
Here is what you will learn in this episode:
8:30 - You have to believe in your message
11:25 - Have a great hook
15:15 - Record yourself and review it 3 different ways
22:54 - Tell champion stories and become a better storyteller
30:03 - Learn what the audience needs to hear and deliver it In the comments let me know your biggest challenge when it comes to public speaking
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn
 

Ep. 113: Why You Need to Start Your Presentation With the End in Mind

People are tired of sitting through meetings, presentations and keynotes with no end and where this is no clear call to action. Or they have to sit all the way through the presentation to FINALLY understand what the topic is about or the why for the topic.
In Stephen Covey's book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective people, he identifies habit number two as “Begin with the End in Mind. For this reason, people want a preview of the new way, new idea, new way forward up front so they know if and why they should pay attention.
In this episode Coach Danny Stone shares why you need to start your presentation or speech with the end in mind. Why you need to focus on the ONE big message you want to leave the audience with to be more memorable and engaging.
 
In this episode you will learn:
3 big reasons to start your speech with the end in mind
How to break through to your audience then they are tired of presentations, meetings and speeches
What closing the loop means for you and for your audience
How to start and end your presentation in an impactful way
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn
 

Ep. 112: The Public Speaking Secret Almost NO ONE is Talking About

Business owners, entrepreneurs, and side hustlers all want to make more impact, money and have more influence.
One of the fastest ways to build authority, your brand, and your business is public speaking. But for most people public speaking is terrifying and complicated and most of the people teaching public speaking are teaching an old method that is outdated.
In this podcast episode, Coach Danny Stone shares a BIG SECRET that almost NO ONE in the public speaking industry is talking about. It completely goes against the OLD WAY of teaching public speaking and unlocks a NEW WAY!
This new method helps you to not just speak to your audience, but engage them and lead them to take action which is what you want if you are a business owner.
Coach Stone lays out a simple, proven, 4-step method that has been around for decades but hasn't been applied to public speaking. It's a method that has been used for effective teaching and instruction, but never public speaking.
In this episode you will learn:
The old versus new way of engaging speeches and talks
Why the old 3-step public speaking method is outdated and not as effective anymore
The 4-step new way of public speaking and how to use it to engage your audience and lead them to become a customer
Real examples of how it works and how it will work for you
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn
 

Ep. 111: 3 Reasons Business Owners Need to Be Better Public Speakers

😳 It's no secret that many people still have a fear of public speaking. Many entrepreneurs and business owners struggle to speak in public and as a result, they are most likely missing out on landing their ideal clients.
😥 It is true public speaking causes fear, anxiety, and stress for many individuals, however, with the right tools, training, and practice, business owners can become more confident speaking to audiences.
🎙 In this episode of The Grind and Gratitude Show podcast, Coach Danny Stone talks about 3 reasons business owners and entrepreneurs need to become better public speakers.
🗣 And he should know... Danny has been a paid speaker for 20 years as a transformational speaker, teacher, facilitator and coach. He applied the tools he learned as a speaker to his business and it transformed business.
💰 Now he teaches business owners and entrepreneurs how to make more IMPACT, INCOME, and INFLUENCE by learning how to speak to reach their ideal clients.
In this episode you will learn:
The importance of conveying your message more clearly and concisely
How to use public speaking to position yourself and your business as the go-to expert or business in your field
How to use strategic stories to attract your ideal clients
The most reliable and best way to attract your ideal audience and clients without paying one cent
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn
 

Ep. 110: 3 Mistakes I Made That Cost Me Thousands of Dollars

Many business owners and entrepreneurs find themselves stuck trying to figure things out at some point. Whether they are having a hard time landing new clients, growing their revenue, or their paid ads just are giving them the return on investment they had hoped.
However, if you could avoid costly mistakes before they arise wouldn't you want to know in advance?
In this episode Coach, Danny Stone talks about 3 BIG mistakes that he made in the business that cost him tens of thousands of dollars or more. Listen to this episode to avoid these costly mistakes so that you won't lose thousands of dollars in your business.
 
In this episode Coach Stone talks about:
The "serving everyone" syndrome and why it's a huge mistake many new and seasoned entrepreneurs make in their business
The importance of getting clear on your USP and how you differ from your competition
Why it's important to build your communication and champion storytelling skills to ATTRACT your ideal clients
The fastest way to build your audience and pool of potential clients with little to no money
Why you need to make more offers and sell
 
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn
 

Ep. 109: Music Mindset and Mentors With Dj Ritz

So often in life, we are passionate about something and we start to explore it then something happens and we let it go and do something else. Whether it's timing, other people's opinions, or something else, many people never follow that passion or dream.
In this episode, Coach Danny Stone has a conversation with award-winning DJ Ritz who talks about his journey as one of Canada's top hip hop and reggae Djs. He shares how he followed his dream and it took him beyond what he thought was possible.
Dj Ritz has an extensive resume, having been in the industry for more than 22 years! He worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment, from Lebron James, Cardi B, Ludacris, Richard Branson, Jazzy Jeff, and Tory Lanez to Wu-Tang, and more. He's worked with the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays, and many other big brands.
You can currently hear Dj Ritz on various radio stations in Toronto, primarily FLOW98.7FM and he is the resident Dj at Sugar Daddy's Night Club every weekend.
He opens up about growing up not having much, and being raised by a single mom in a diverse neighborhood. He shares how he got exposed to hip hop and reggae music and started djing at a very young age. 
If you have a dream or you are searching for more in your life, and you want to do what you love for a living but are unsure if you can make it, listen to this episode.
In this episode we talk about:
The importance of being curious and following your curiosity
How pursuing your passion can push you beyond your dreams
How mentors can help you level up your life and your business
The power of having a supportive person or people in your life
Why it's important to get ahead of the trends 
The importance of music and culture and how it changes lives
 
Dj Ritz Links:
Dj Ritz Instagram
Dj Ritz Twitter
Listen to Dj Ritz's Mixes
Dj Ritz Website
 
Coach Danny Stone's Link:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn

Ep. 108: How to Stop Caring About Other People’s Opinions of You

So many people had big dreams at one point in their lives. They wanted more out of life. They may have even taken steps to make it happen. Others may have been stuck in some area of their lives and they started to take action to make changes. The challenge for many people is that there are often people in their lives that don't believe in them.
Maybe you can relate. Maybe you have people in your life who don't believe in you or people on social media who doubt you. Or maybe you would like to post certain topics, try new things, or pursue your goals and dreams but you are concerned about what others will say.
How do you stop caring about other people's opinions of you? In this episode Coach Danny Stone shares tips on how he and his coaching clients stop caring about what other people have to say about them and focus on their goals and dreams.
In this episode you will hear:
Why you need to get clear about what you want in your life
The importance of making a plan and sticking to it
Why your mission must be bigger than other people's opinions
Why you need a morning ritual
How successful people take action and don't care what others have to say
Why people are really afraid to fail in life
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn

Ep. 107: 3 Ways Exercising Helps You in Your Business

Let's face it running a business is fun, exciting and life-changing, but it can also be challenging. It can be difficult to figure out how to grow your business, landing new clients can sometimes be a struggle, and knowing what to do next can be stressful.
What many successful entrepreneurs and business owners have figured out is that it's important to take care of your health first! To be able to make decisions, and to put in the work that it takes to take your business to the next level, requires energy, focus, and resilience.
In this episode, Coach Danny Stone talks about how his decision to take control of his health and get more discipline with exercise changed his business for the better.
 
Here is some of what you will hear in this episode:
Why do you need the discipline to achieve your major goals and shift your life in a powerful way
The #1 most important area of your life is your health
The physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of exercising
How exercising increases your ability to make difficult business decisions
How to take the discipline and routine of exercising and apply it to discipline and routines in your business
 
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn

Ep. 106: No One is Coming to Save You

Growing up in low-income housing surrounded by drugs and crime Coach Danny Stone wanted a way out. He wanted out of that environment but didn't know how. He had to learn that nothing was going to change unless he did which led him to come to terms with this..."No one is coming to save you!"
Once he learned this, it was an awakening that he had to save himself. He had to set goals and take action to make them happen. Every time he was stuck in his life, he kept reminding himself of this which sparked something in him to take action to change his situation.
In this episode Danny breaks down why you need to understand that no one is coming to save you and why it is a good thing.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Champion You Academy
Danny Stone Website
Danny Stone Facebook
Danny Stone Instagram
Danny Stone Twitter
Danny Stone LinkedIn