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The Business Brain Weekly Round Up

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Welcome to another week of sharpening your Business Brain!

In Episode 642, we dive into “The 20/80 Opportunity,” flipping the classic Pareto Principle on its head to uncover overlooked areas where small efforts can lead to massive gains.

Then, in Episode 643, we bring some Friday energy with a special “Fridai” episode, exploring The 3rd Door — the unconventional paths that can lead to extraordinary opportunities.

Whether you’re optimizing your business strategy or looking for your next big breakthrough, this week’s episodes are packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.

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Weekly Episodes

The 20/80 Opportunity Business Brain 642 Learn More

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Put Episode 642 to Work:

What is Coopetition?​
Working with competitors to create mutual value while still competing.

Why It Works:

1. Expands markets
2. Shares costs and risks
3. Sparks innovation

The 20/80 Rule:​
Spend 80% of your first 2 years building a foundation, not chasing short-term wins.

Collaboration = Opportunity: Competitors can become growth partners.

Think Long Game: Foundations first, fast growth second.

Open Minds Win: Sharing ideas and resources fuels innovation.

Go Even Deeper:

🧠 The Power Of Coopetition ​Watch Now→​

💬 How To Juggle Short and Long Term Tasks ​Watch Now →​

🔎 Navigating Business Partnerships ​Watch Now →​

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FridAI + The 3rd Door Business Brain 643 Learn More

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Take Action with Episode 643:

Proactive Networking: Don’t wait until you need something — build relationships now.

The "Third Door" Approach: When the front door (traditional path) and VIP door (elite connections) are closed, find a side entrance through creativity, persistence, and value.

Value-First Mentality: Always lead with how you can help others, not what you want from them.

Long-Term Relationship Building: True business success stems from relationships nurtured over time, not quick wins.

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✅ Update Your LinkedIn Presence

• Make sure your profile reflects your current business and expertise.
• Reach out to 5 new contacts with a personalized, value-driven message.

✅ Brainstorm Your "Third Door" Moves

• Think beyond emails and cold calls.
• How could you creatively get noticed by industry leaders? (e.g., offer insights, send thoughtful gifts, host collaborative events.)

✅ Craft Your Value Pitch

• Write a 2-3 sentence pitch answering: “How can I genuinely help this person or company?”
• Focus on what they need, not what you sell.

✅ Build a 6-Month Relationship Plan

• Set monthly goals: How many new contacts will you engage?
• Map out follow-ups, value touches (like sending helpful articles), and in-person meetups if possible.

Go Even Deeper:

🛜 Blindspots and Prompts ​Watch Now →​

🤝 The Secret To Better Relationships ​Watch Now→​

🧠 Divide and Conquer Social Media ​Watch Now​

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Tech Tips of The Week: Don’t chase every shiny new tool—optimize the tech you already have. A well-tuned CRM > a dozen underused apps. Simplicity = scalability.

Finance Friday Today’s reminder: Profit isn’t just what’s left over — it’s what you plan for. As entrepreneurs, Dave and Shannon always say: ​ “You can't accidentally build a successful business.”​ ​ 👉 Set clear financial goals. 👉 Pay yourself first. 👉 Build systems that force profitability into your daily operations.

FridAI Use AI to scale insights, not just outputs.​ Don't jump into AI thinking it’s just about automating tasks. The real edge comes from using AI to uncover patterns, customer needs, and market opportunities faster than competitors. ​ Three powerful prompts entrepreneurs can use: ​ "Analyze my customer reviews and summarize the top 5 unmet needs they mention."​ → This pulls out real-world insights to drive product improvements. ​ "Based on the last 12 months of sales data, identify hidden trends and suggest future opportunities."​ → Great for strategic planning and spotting growth areas. ​ "Scan my competitors' online content and highlight gaps in the market we could target."​ → Helps find opportunities for differentiation and innovation. ​ ​

Thanks for tuning in and investing in yourself and your business with us this week.

Remember, success often comes from looking where others don’t — whether that's finding the hidden 20% that drives your results or seeking out the 3rd Door when the first two are closed.

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Keep flexing that Business Brain, and we’ll see you next week!

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Dave Hamilton & Shannon Jean Business Brain

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