The Rick Kettner Podcast
Practical tips to help entrepreneurs seize great opportunities and overcome difficult challenges in business and life.
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121 episodes
#122: Here Are The 5 Books I Read In August 2022! What Did You Read?
In this episode, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the books I read In August 2022. The insights within this month’s reading list provide valuable insights on the subjects of economics, psychology, productivity and even provide reco...
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Episode 122
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14:08
#121: My Top 5 FICTION Books Of All Time → And Other Entertaining Reads!
There is something special about reading a great fiction book! While about 90% of my reading is geared towards non-fiction, I like to mix things up from time to time by diving into a compelling novel. So, I thought it would be fun to share my t...
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Episode 121
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7:35
#120: Here Are The 5 Books I Read In July 2022! What Did You Read?
In this episode, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the books I read In July 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to gr...
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Episode 120
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14:46
#119: Here Are The 5 Books I Read In June 2022! What Are You Reading?
In this video, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the 5 books I read In June 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to mi...
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Episode 119
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17:53
#118: Here Are The 6 Books I Read In May 2022! What Are You Reading?
In this episode, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the 6 books I read In May 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to b...
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Episode 118
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15:48
#117: Top 7 Best Books For Raising Kids To Become Entrepreneurs in 2022
Today, it’s more valuable than ever to either be an entrepreneur or to have entrepreneurial tendencies. Therefore, it’s essential to help our kids learn to think more like entrepreneurs. Each of these books can provide you with valuable tips to...
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Episode 117
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7:58
#116: TOP 3 TIPS from RANGE by David Epstein - Book Summary #37
Many people believe the key to success is to specialize early. They seek to get a head start in life by identifying a promising opportunity and then focusing all their time and effort on mastering relevant skills.Range by David Epstein ...
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Episode 116
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10:26
#115: Here Are The 6 Books I Read In April 2022! What Are You Reading?
In this episode, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the 6 books I read In April 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to...
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Episode 115
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12:54
#114: How To Learn Any New Skill Quickly And Effectively - 7 Proven Tips!
Whether you want to pursue a fun hobby, upgrade your work skills, or change careers entirely, learning something new can be challenging and fulfilling.Unfortunately, many people give up on their goals due to unforeseen challenges and se...
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Episode 114
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14:09
#113: Here Are The 5 Books I Read In March 2022! What Are You Reading?
In this video, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the 5 books I read In February 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied t...
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Episode 113
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14:43
#112: How To Master Any Skill with PEAK by Anders Ericsson - Book Summary #36
One of the most common myths about experts and world-class performers is that natural talent plays a significant role in their success. In other words, they are gifted with an unfair advantage that others simply lack.Peak by Anders Eric...
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Episode 112
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10:10
#111: Here Are The 5 Books I Read In February 2022! What Are You Reading?
In this video, I share the highlights and key takeaways from the 5 books I read In February 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied t...
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Episode 111
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20:18
#110: The “10,000-Hour Rule” Debunked: Here’s A Better Way To Learn
The 10,000-hour rule was made famous by author Malcolm Gladwell in his best-selling book Outliers (2008). In it, Gladwell suggests that the key to becoming world-class at something is to spend 10,000 hours engaging in the activity. Unfortunatel...
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Episode 110
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10:10
#109: Here Are The 6 Books I Read In January 2022! What Are You Reading?
In this video, I thought it would be fun to the highlights and key takeaways from the 6 books I read In January 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons t...
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Episode 109
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14:17
#108: Here’s Why I’m Launching A NEW YouTube Channel…
I am excited to announce that I am launching a BRAND NEW YouTube Channel!This new channel helps you easily discover quick tips on a variety of business-related topics, including startups, marketing, product development, leadership, mana...
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Episode 108
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#107: The Best Mental Models For Business - Part 1 of ???
Whether you're building a startup, developing a product, or crafting a marketing campaign, there are many choices to make and problems to solve. Mental models are tools for addressing common challenges in business and life. They provide...
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Episode 107
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#106: TOP 3 TIPS from THE SERENDIPITY MINDSET by CHRISTIAN BUSCH - Book Summary #35
Success in life comes down to a combination of luck and hard work. However, luck is often seen as a blind and uncontrollable factor in our lives. We either have, or we don’t. As a result, it can be tempting to wait for luck to strike or to assu...
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Episode 106
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18:12
#105: My Favorite Books From 2021! What Did You Read?
In this video, I thought it would be fun to share 10 of my favorite reads from 2021. This list includes books on business, personal growth, and other interesting topics. To be clear, these are books that I READ in 2021, not necessarily publishe...
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Episode 105
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17:23
#104: What’s On Your List? Here Are 10 Books I’ll Be Reading In 2022
In this episode, I thought it would be fun to quickly share 10 books that I’m most excited to read in 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be...
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Episode 104
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15:43
#103: TOP 3 TIPS from GRIT by ANGELA DUCKWORTH - Book Summary #34
Why do some people succeed while others fall short of their full potential? The answer to this simple question has broad implications within sports, business, and life. Not only can it help us improve our odds for success, but it can also help ...
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Episode 103
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13:40
#102: TOP 3 TIPS from MINDSET by CAROL S. DWECK - Book Summary #33
We often set artificial limitations on our abilities in life. For example, we may believe that we’ll never be good at creative writing, public speaking, or other valuable skills. In some cases, we reach these conclusions based on a few early at...
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Episode 102
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15:46
#102: How To Get Out Of A Startup Rut - Startup Vlog 014
In this episode, I share two powerful strategies for breaking out of a startup rut. It's all too common for startup founders to get caught up in difficult decisions or overwhelm. Fortunately, the two strategies we'll cover here can help you get...
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Episode 102
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10:54
#101: How To Build A Startup Growth Equation - Startup Vlog 013
In this episode, we explore how to build a startup growth equation by identifying effective growth levers for your specific business. By doing so, you can avoid getting caught up in energy-consuming strategies that provide minimal results. So l...
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Episode 101
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13:15
#100: How To Choose The Best Startup Metrics - Startup Vlog 012
In this episode, we explore how to choose the best startup metrics to accurately measure progress for your startup. Choosing the right metrics is critical in gathering accurate data on whether or not you are moving in the right direction. Poorl...
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Episode 100
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16:15
#099: How To Choose Co-Founders For Your Startup - Startup Vlog 011
In this episode, we explore how to choose co-founders for your startup. Choosing a great co-founder can make all the difference in your startup's success. However, poorly selected co-founders can overcomplicate decisions, slow your progress, an...
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Episode 99
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