31. The Magic of Making Meaningful Connections with Tomas Keenan

About the Guest(s):

Thomas Keenan is a high-level business and success coach, public speaker, and two-time bestselling author with a notable career progression from a custom car audio installer to co-founding a seven-figure GPS tracking and dash camera installation company. Thomas’s expertise in entrepreneurship led to the creation of Step It Up Academy, where he helps business owners and industry leaders overcome roadblocks and achieve extraordinary results. His insights have been featured in prominent publications like Forbes and CEO Blog Nation, and he hosts the Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast, routinely interviewing top industry leaders and influencers.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of “Well Connected with Ricky and Fletch,” the dynamic duo sits down with Thomas Keenan to explore his journey from a humble car audio installer to a successful business coach and CEO. Ricky and Fletch delve into Thomas’s insights on overcoming entrepreneurial challenges, the power of networking, and the importance of continuous improvement. This conversation highlights how life-altering events and strategic decisions propelled Thomas to new heights in both personal and professional realms.

Thomas emphasizes the significance of making consistent, small progress each day, a principle that has guided him through tough times. The episode is rich with actionable advice on how business owners can implement systems and processes to create more resilient and scalable enterprises. With personal anecdotes and expert tips, Thomas provides a comprehensive look at what it takes to build a successful business, maintain a strong network, and ultimately, balance work with personal life priorities.

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Incremental Progress: Small daily advancements can lead to substantial long-term success.
• Value of Networking and Coaching: Strategic relationships and mentors who have achieved your desired goals are crucial.
• Importance of Systems and Processes: Implementing structured operations can help businesses operate smoothly even in the owner’s absence.
• Effective Follow-ups in Networking: Personalized and consistent follow-ups can solidify relationships and keep you top-of-mind.
• Balancing Personal and Professional Life: Prioritizing family and personal obligations without compromising business success.

Notable Quotes:

• “Life gets hard, business is hard…let’s make some progress, that way we can look back and call today a win.” — Thomas Keenan
• “If we don’t take action, then we’re just sitting back there in this reactionary state and…we don’t take any action whatsoever.” — Thomas Keenan
• “Lessons get learned from all different areas of aspects of our lives…we got to look for those hints everywhere in life and apply them in the other areas.” — Thomas Keenan
• “One of the things that has helped validate me in business is when a colleague or someone you know reaches out and says, ‘Hey, I’ve got an issue with this. Can you help?’” — Thomas Keenan
• “How valuable, how much more would you want to stay in your home if you knew all your neighbors and your neighbors had a family potluck?” — Fletch

Resources:

• Thomas Keenan’s Website: connectwiththomas.com
• Step It Up Academy: Thomas’s coaching and business development platform.
• Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast: Hosted by Thomas Keenan, featuring interviews with top industry leaders.
• Books by Thomas Keenan:

• “Unfuck Your Business” (Available through Connectwiththomas.com)

Listen to the full episode to dive deeper into Thomas Keenan’s transformative journey, gain insights into effective networking, and learn how to implement processes that could propel your business towards greater success. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations on “Well Connected with Ricky and Fletch.”