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In today\u2019s episode, Jeff begins a series of shows exploring people who have created businesses based on their skills. In this show, Jeff interviews Rob Herget of Boost Ur Business from Miami, FL.

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Rob and Jeff discuss:

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  1. Rob has (15) businesses and calls himself a \u201cserial entrepreneur.\u201d
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  2. He started his career in his father\u2019s insurance business when he was a sophomore in college and they became partners after college graduation.
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  3. After many enjoyable years in insurance, things started to change in healthcare and Rob felt it was time to go a different route.
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  4. Rob had a passion to start a business that was philanthropic and so he started the company Monkeydough.com which was the start of the (15) businesses.
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  5. Rob wanted to create a business that gave benefits for supporting causes; he created a business that is like a national discount club. One of the benefits of joining the club was a free trip.
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  6. The Monkeydough.com model gave consumers discounts at their favorite merchants for a membership fee, which brought business to local merchants and also helped to donate to local schools and nonprofits.
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  7. Investing in technology birthed the company called \u201cBoost your Business\u201d which is a digital marketing agency that helps to make your business grow.
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  8. Rob talks about retargeting and the importance of not just driving traffic to your business but preparing your business to accept that traffic.
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  9. Reputation for a business is important, but most important is to take responsibility for bad reviews and build up your social media.
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  10. Rob\u2019s new business is a digital savings directory, you use your cell phone for.
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Fast Five Questions

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  1. If you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? \u201cI\u2019m all about relationships so I\u2019m on the phone having conversations. Not about selling but about giving things away.\u201d
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  2. What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? \u201cIt actually was Monkeydough; I started a digital business and I didn\u2019t know what I didn't know about digital business. It had a slower start and required a lot of training.\u201d
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  3. What is a book that you would recommend? \u201cI bought it on iTunes but you can google it and download it; its called \u201cThe Science of getting Rich\u201d its over 100 years old by Wallace D. Wattles. Also \u201cThe 21 keys to success\u201d by Jackson Brown.\u201d
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  4. What is a tool that you use everyday that you would recommend? \u201cDan Sullivan was my coach for 3 years and I learned the idea of \u201cFree Days (enjoy life, no work), Buffer Days (paperwork) and Focus Days (focus on what makes you money).\u201d Having a really good assistant is important too.
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  5. What is the best way to contact you? \u201cTwo ways; BoostURBusiness.com and at the phone number 305-479-7311.\u201d
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Jeff spent the early part of his career working for others. Jeff had started 5 businesses that failed before he had his first success. Since that time he has learned the principles of a successful business and has been able to build and grow multiple seven-figure businesses. Jeff lives in the Austin area and is actively working in his community and supporting the growth of small businesses. 

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