Welcome to another exciting episode of Mick Unplugged! Today, we've got a special treat for you as we sit down with Tim Calise, a remarkable entrepreneur, finance expert, and tech innovator. Tim takes us through his incredible journey from the world of investment management to making waves in the fitness and technology industries. In this episode, he'll share the highs and lows of business expansion, the crucial role of self-awareness, and the magic of learning through experiences. Tim provides invaluable advice on building a successful business, including the importance of connecting with potential customers, refining products, and crafting a unique market position. He also dives deep into strategies for driving growth and customer retention, emphasizing the pivotal role of pricing and perceived value, especially in the service industry. With specific advice for businesses of various revenue levels and actionable insights, Tim equips entrepreneurs with the tools they need to thrive. Takeaways Solving problems is key to success in entrepreneurship. It's important to identify problems that people aren't thinking about or businesses don't foresee.Innovation and technology provide opportunities to increase output, reach, and value creation in business.To drive growth, businesses can focus on selling to more people, selling more frequently, or raising prices.Service businesses should have multiple price points to cater to different types of customers and increase revenue.Understanding customer behavior patterns and addressing their needs and desires is crucial for business success.Aspiring entrepreneurs should make offers before building products and not take business decisions personally.Sound Bites "You have to solve problems because that's what people appreciate.""One of the greatest values is we can compress decades into days.""I truly consider you a thought leader in many spaces." Top 5 Questions Tim answer's in this episode: Transition Challenges: What were the main challenges Tim faced when transitioning from investment management to the fitness and technology industry, and how did he overcome them?Self-Reflection: How does Tim Calise suggest business owners use self-awareness and self-reflection to navigate challenges and setbacks in their business journeys?Customer Engagement: Why does Tim strongly advocate for speaking to potential customers before creating a product? What are the core benefits of this approach?Growth Strategies: According to Tim, what are the key strategies a business should implement to drive growth, and how do these strategies differ based on a company's revenue level?Service Industry Advice: What specific advice does Tim give to business owners in the service industry to maximize growth and revenue, and why does he stress the importance of pricing control?Connect & Discover:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tcaliseInstagram: instagram.com/tim.caliseFacebook: facebook.com/timcaliseWebsite: timcalise.comPodcast: Leveling the Field ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.