From Monk to Conscious Business Coach and Mentor (with Madhu Dasa)

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đź’ˇ Guest bioMadhu's journey to becoming a conscious business coach and mentor began on his 18th birthday when he chose to become a monk. His curiosity about ancient sciences led him to study physical, mental, and spiritual health over the next five years. After leaving the monastery, he began offering holistic services to others but struggled financially, making less than $20,000 a year. Determined to make a change, he delved into sales, marketing, and business, ultimately finding success and making a difference in the lives of others. Now, Madhu has many years of experience and over $100,000 worth of sales and marketing training under his belt.ℹ️ IntroductionToday's episode is a showcase featuring Madhu, a conscious business coach and mentor who embarked on a unique journey from becoming a monk at 18 to navigating the world of sales, marketing, and business. Madhu shares insights into how he transitioned from struggling financially to building a successful business. He delves into the foundational steps of purpose-driven work, packaging services, and falling in love with sales as a service. Madhu also discusses his measure of success, emphasizing service, and reveals lessons learned from financial missteps. He presents the "monk mindset method" as a key to achieving success and controlling the mind, a theme central to both personal and business growth. If you're seeking guidance on business success while maintaining integrity and serving others, Madhu's journey and wisdom will provide valuable takeaways for your own entrepreneurial endeavors.đź“š Timestamped overview00:00 Transitioned from health to business, helping others succeed.03:05 Package services to resonate and drive action.07:02 Visualize, plan, schedule, address obstacles, persist consistently.09:27 Contact us at [email protected] for support.❇️ Key topics and bulletsPrimary Topic: Personal Journey and Transition to Business- Madhu's decision to become a monk and study ancient sciences- Transitioning to offering holistic services after leaving the monastery- Financial struggles and the realization for the need to change- Delving into learning about sales, marketing, and business- Transitioning from health services to business coaching to help struggling wellness professionals- Focusing on helping others and the impact of doing so- Steps taken to get the business to its current statePrimary Topic: Business Success and Measures- The importance of purpose-driven work- Monetizing the improvement of quality of life for others- Packaging and messaging services to resonate with ideal clients- Embracing sales as a way of serving- Scaling and serving more people while maintaining quality- Measuring success through service and the impact made on othersPrimary Topic: Successes and Failures- Success in training others to change lives- The significance of receiving financial reciprocation for the value delivered- Balancing cool successes with the acknowledgment of past failures- Financial mismanagement and the lessons learnedPrimary Topic: The Monk Mindset Method- Five steps to achieve success: want, claim, identify behaviors, set a consistent schedule, and address stressors- The importance of controlling the mind to achieve business success- Offer for additional support and access to free materialsPrimary Topic: Additional Tools and Resources- Emphasis on the importance of controlling the mind- Use of systems, processes, and automations- The conscious closing system for sales without manipulation tactics- Offer for additional support and access to free courses and materialsâť“ Questions1. What are some key takeaways...