Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and consultant who helps people start, run, and grow a small business. He also hosts the popular podcast, The How of Business.


Highlights

Joan Sotkin and Henry Lopez discuss chaos in business. They talk about how chaos becomes an identity for business owners and how they feed off problem-solving. Joan suggests that this mindset can lead to discomfort when trying to delegate and step back from the chaotic environment.
Henry talks about the importance of taking time away from the business to allow it to grow and giving employees the freedom to make decisions.
Joan mentions that fear holds entrepreneurs back from making changes and asks how they can give their brains a new message. Henry suggests focusing on identifying new roles and working away from the office to avoid micromanaging.
They also discuss learning to trust oneself and finding satisfaction in one's business journey rather than constantly chasing goals.
Joan discusses how uncertainty in the financial world affects business owners. Henry expresses concerns about inflation, interest rates, and labor-force shortages, which create instability and hamper long-term planning.
They discuss finding opportunities within chaos and embracing it to make positive changes.
Joan shares her own experience of currently recreating her business with a focus on helping people find peace amid chaos.
They also talk about the importance of enjoying what you do in business and making decisions that prioritize personal values.
They discuss the importance of setting feeling goals instead of focusing solely on achieving external success.
Henry and Joan discuss the importance of looking at one's internal world and developing skills that are not traditionally taught. They also talk about how chaos can manifest in business.
Joan shares her journey to self-confidence and her transition into being an Energy Activator, while Henry expresses his excitement for Joan's new endeavors with minerals.
Joan discussed her interest in working with minerals and crystals in a scientific way to help people find peace in the midst of chaos.
Henry mentioned the challenge of comparing oneself to others and feeling like they haven't accomplished enough.
Joan discussed the concept of accepting what is and finding satisfaction in the present moment.
Henry shared his belief that introspection and self-awareness are key to reducing chaos in business.

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