04 | Are You Getting Real With Your Business?
BNI Southeast Tennessee Director Elaine Zambos challenges host Michael Crosa to get real about his big business vision and goals. Too often, entrepreneurs get caught up in the daily grind without lifting their eyes to their "pipe dream" - that audacious, life-changing goal.Elaine shares an inspiring story about a BNI member who scored a life-changing contract cleaning the massive RCA Dome in Indianapolis simply by vocally declaring his big ask. His ambition paid off when a visitor's uncle turned out to be the maintenance supervisor!The key takeaway? Don't let scarcity thinking or fear of dreaming too big hold you back. Elaine insists every entrepreneur has the power to manifest a legacy-defining win, but only if you get radically real with yourself about your ultimate target.Michael gets vulnerable by revealing his own "big ask" - landing a major company like Blue Cross Blue Shield as a podcast client. He recognizes the huge potential in repurposing corporations' FAQs and resources into engaging audio shows.You'll leave this episode fired up to dig deep, identify your grandest goal, and start actively putting it out to the universe. Because as Elaine and Michael demonstrate, realizing your biggest dreams starts with getting real!Elaine Zambos is the director of BNI Southeast Tennessee. Find your local chapter at bni.comMichael Crosa is the owner of Chattanooga Podcast Studios. Find out how he can help with your podcast at chattpod.com