Business
During this episode of the Sam’s On Fire Podcast, host Sam Livingston, business coach and realtor, talks to Hank Avink, the head coach at National Coaching League. Avink shares how he puts high standards in place to govern his business and his relationships. Learn more about how to structure your life and business with standards and principles in this insight-packed discussion. Episode Highlights: Hank Avink has been a millionaire and he’s experienced bankruptcy. His mindset shifted dramatically when his son experienced open-heart surgery at six days old. Avink has structured his business to a point that he no longer does anything for money.He says being a father is the hardest thing he’s ever done.Avink looked up to his father, who was self-employed.While supporting a wife and three kids, he left his job making over $500k to start his own business with a one-year non-compete.Avink and Livingston discuss the importance of solid communication in marriage.Livingston asks how to avoid Stupid Tax.Avink reads widely and recommends reading to learn quickly from other peoples’ stupid mistakes.Recommending impactful books helps Avink impact others himself.They discuss Avink’s high standards for referrals.Avink outlines some of the expectations he has in business relationships.Avink even turns clients away. This is part of having high standards.You don’t need everyone. You just need your people.Consider how you can establish relationships that run parallel instead of intertwined.It’s not the end of the world if you have a relationship that needs to go in another direction. When you give more than is expected, you surround yourself with givers.Write down where your triggers are to know when you’re setting yourself up for failure.Avink speaks candidly about alcohol. Avink is currently helping people have better relationships.He describes his future plans for continuing to help those who have helped him. If you’re not happy, go fix it. 3 Key Points:Choose patience and consistency over urgency. As you raise your standards, you will get better results.Build smart relationships that run parallel as opposed to intertwined.Resources Mentioned:Sam Livingston website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedInCoach Hank Avink website, FacebookThe Shadow Effect (book)Company of One (book)Profit First (book) The Road Less Stupid (book)Essentialism (book)The Lean Startup (book) Zig ZiglarThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck (book)Unfuck Yourself (book)Give and Take (book)Power vs. Force (book)No More Mr. Nice Guy (book)Unbroken (motivational video)