Episode Synopsis "03: "Focus on the People and the Profits will Follow" with James Wohlmacher & Josh Figueroa "

On this episode our Jiu Jitsu Coaches at Gracie Techniques Troutdale Josh & James join us to discuss how the jiu jitsu practice correlates to business. Make sure to listen to the following topics:  The importance of mentorship & how it's play a role in their success How different personalities in their business partnership led to their success & how they push each other Partnership enforced their entrepreneur spirit "It’s not about having the strongest link its more about having all the right links connected together that brings success back into their business" The importance of a strong team in business With the current uncertainty with the COVID19 self-defense is a necessity, now that people are scared The importance of adaptability & a creative mindset in order to evolve with the current times They discuss the importance of division of labor in their partnership It’s about the people not the profits, the profits will come if you focus on the people. We discuss how the COVID19 put them into a discomfort that pushed them to innovate & implement new strategies in their business and how it's also preparing them for the future. You hope for the best but expect the worst. Black Belt in Business /BJJ Philosophies in Business In bjj they teach that you need to prevent, same principal applies in personal life & business. You cannot change the things that are happening but you can change the view of how you are looking at it. Looking for the silver lining in all the darkness. Tapping out on the mats correlates with life, it gives you the opportunity to reassess, learn from your mistakes & overcome. Learning happens an hour before or an hour after class. Consistency & persistency are key business practices- don't look for the easy path. Love the process Have expectations without a timeline| If you have set unrealistic goals, you set yourself up for failure then you will most likely fail. Set realistic goals The COVID 19 was a reassurance that their business practices were working; focusing on the people To connect with Josh & James www.selfdefenseoregon.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GracieTechnicsPortland/ IG: @Gracietechniquestroutdale | @el_gallo_jiujitsu | @burmangerman

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