Imagine if 73% of your life was not just productive, but profoundly enjoyable. Entrepreneurs, often deeply intertwined with their work, spend approximately 73% of their adult lives immersed in their businesses. My keynote, "73% of Life," delves into this profound reality, transforming the way entrepreneurs perceive and engage with their work.

In this enlightening talk, I explore the often-overlooked concept of an entrepreneur's relationship with their business. It's a dynamic that goes beyond mere ownership or management – it's a profound partnership where both parties have needs, expectations, and contributions. I guide my audience through a journey of self-discovery, helping them articulate what they truly need from their business to feel fulfilled and, equally importantly, understand what their business requires from them to thrive.

This talk is not just about achieving a balance; it's about fostering a healthy, symbiotic relationship where the entrepreneur and the business mutually support and enrich each other. By reframing their perspective, entrepreneurs can learn that they are not defined solely by their business. This realization opens up a pathway to a life where work is not a mere occupation but a source of joy and fulfillment.

Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how to nurture this relationship, leading to a more balanced, satisfied, and successful life. "73% of Life" is more than a keynote; it’s a paradigm shift – promising a journey where the vast portion of life spent in business becomes a source of continuous joy and personal growth.

Key Takeaways:

* Understanding the deep, personal relationship between an entrepreneur and their business.

* Strategies to articulate and fulfill personal and business needs for mutual success.

* Techniques to separate personal identity from business, reducing overwhelm and increasing enjoyment.

* Transforming the entrepreneurial journey into a rewarding, life-enriching experience.

Who Should Attend:

This keynote is a must for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone who seeks to make their significant investment of time in business not just successful, but also deeply satisfying and enjoyable.

In an entrepreneurial landscape that often glorifies a handful of breakout success stories, Howard Mann's keynote, "Fewer. Better. Business.," addresses the majority of business owners seeking a more fulfilling path. With over three decades of experience in owning, advising, and revitalizing businesses of various sizes, Howard delivers concise, honest, and practical lessons that challenge conventional business pursuits.

This talk advocates a significant paradigm shift: moving away from the relentless quest for 'more' to a strategic focus on 'less but better.' Howard encourages a return to realistic business objectives where success is measured not just in profits, but in how well a business supports its people, satisfies its customers, and provides for its owner.

Key Takeaways:

The transformative approach of focusing on fewer tasks, but executing them excellently.

Setting achievable, fulfilling business goals that align with personal values.

Strategies to turn your business into a 'profit machine' through targeted efforts.

Embracing the strength in saying 'No' to pride to open doors to greater opportunities.

Employing the 'Reverse Michelangelo' and other unconventional, yet effective methods.

Who Should Attend:

Ideal for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and those seeking a business model that balances success with personal fulfillment, "Fewer. Better. Business." is an essential session. It's designed for those who wish to redefine what entrepreneurial success looks like — focusing on sustainability, balance, and genuine satisfaction.

"Fewer. Better. Business." isn't just a keynote; it's a call to action for a more realistic, rewarding, and sustainable approach to business.

Businesses that master their basics survive and thrive in good times and bad. Complexity is your enemy and you need to get rid of it NOW. Based on his book, Your Business Brickyard, Howard Mann takes you through basic business "practice drills" that will help you step back from the blur of the day-to-day. Sharing his real-world business ownership experiences, both good and bad, Howard helps you form a plan of action to reset your business foundations. You will learn how to grow your business by focusing on the day to day strategies that get results in the real world. Part workshop, part inspiration and all action, Your Business Brickyard presentations have been called the reset button for honest business people everywhere.

If you do not have a purpose you do not have a business. That strong premise is at the heart of this workshop. A clear and driving purpose is the elusive "secret sauce" businesses and marketers crave but too few realize. Howard takes his audience through the steps needed to identify a true purpose, how it is far stronger than a tagline or mission statement, how it will energize your entire team and how it makes your business truly unique in the marketplace. Perfect for EO/YPO Forums or for your entire executive team. Attendees leave with a clear understanding of why their company needs to win in their market and the specific steps to take next to use it for momentum.

The most effective presentations deliver content that is relevant, meaningful and personal. When you bring together teams or the entire organization, having a talk that speaks to the specific challenges and opportunities unique to your business is an effective catalyst for change. Howard is at his best when he spends upfront time with your organization - diving deep into the specifics of your business, its people, its clients, its competitors and the overall market landscape. The result of this extra effort is a talk-shop made just for you with materials and insights that address specific issues relevant to you and put the audience into action that same day. From the presentation to the focus of the Q&A, everything is custom created to best impact and accelerate your business.