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We help entrepreneurs find focus for personal, professional, business, and financial success.
George Krueger and Mary-Lynn Foster are the co-founders of BIGG Success. George is a serial business owner who also teaches Entrepreneurial Finance at the University of Illinois. Mary-Lynn is a veteran radio show host turned entrepreneur.
We believe entrepreneurship isn't just an occupation; it's also a way of thinking which helps you take control, make better decisions, and reach your goals faster, whether or not you own a business.
Subscribe to get fun, informative, and inspirational episodes from "The Professor and Mary-Lynn," that help you have an entrepreneur mindset and focus on the right moves to achieve BIGG success.
How to Attract and Retain Customers for Life
#913 -7 lessons we learned from our cat on how to attract and retain customers for lifeDirect link to this podcast and blog post: How to Attract and Retain Customers for Lifehttp://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=8154 Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn-------------------------------------Enjoy our show? Please let others know by leaving a review for us in iTunes!http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=269019283
10:1208/07/2015
Bob Proctor on The ABCs of Success
#912 - Bob Proctor talks with us about his new book, The ABCs of Success. We cover just a few of the 67 topics covered in the book that are essential for achieving what you want, in either business or personal life. Direct link to this podcast and blog post: Bob Proctor on The ABCs of Successhttp://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=8127Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn-------------------------------------Enjoy our show? Please let others know by leaving a review for us in iTunes!http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=269019283
14:0916/06/2015
The Loneliness of a Triple Crown Winner
#911 - The first Triple Crown shows it’s not lonely at the top. It’s lonely at the bottom. Direct link to this podcast and blog post: The Loneliness of a Triple Crown Winnerhttp://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=8007Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn-------------------------------------Enjoy our show? Please let others know by leaving a review for us in iTunes!http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=269019283
07:1509/06/2015
[Brand Positioning] Why Should Your Business Exist?
#910 - Brand positioning helps you stand out from the crowd so your business thrives in the face of fierce competition.Direct link to this podcast and blog post: [Brand Positioning] Why Should Your Business Exist?http://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7995Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn-------------------------------------Enjoy our show? Please let others know by leaving a review for us in iTunes!http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=269019283
08:0629/05/2015
F-E-A-R Has Two Meanings
#909 - A Zig Ziglar quote says when it comes to F-E-A-R, you can choose fight or flight. Based on our experience with it, we share 4 things to keep in mind about fear.Direct link to this podcast and blog post: Email: F-E-A-R Has Two Meaningshttp://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7982Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn-------------------------------------Enjoy our show? Please let others know by leaving a review for us in iTunes!http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=269019283
04:3523/04/2015
Email: The Best Way to Grow Your Business
#908 - In their rush to get on social media, many businesses often overlook the best way to build their business. Direct link to this podcast and blog post: Email: The Best Way to Grow Your Businesshttp://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7960Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn-------------------------------------Enjoy our show? Please let others know by leaving a review for us in iTunes!http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=269019283
06:2629/03/2015
#907-The Key to Success in a Word
#907 - The key to success can be described in just one word. See what the word is and discover 7 keys to success from understanding it. Direct link to this podcast and blog post: The Key to Success in a Wordhttp://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7941Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn-------------------------------------Enjoy our show? Please let others know by leaving a review for us in iTunes!http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=269019283
08:1219/02/2015
How to Be Successful Like a Super Bowl Pro
#906 - 13 “how to be successful” lessons from this year’s Super Bowl contendershttp://biggsuccess.com/bigg-store/7-days-found-time/Direct link to this podcast and blog post: How to Be Successful Like a Super Bowl ProThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
08:2530/01/2015
7 Days to Better Time Management
#905- Time management is a challenge for all of us, especially with the constant stream of information. But in just 7 days, you can change all that. Get INSTANT ACCESSS at: http://biggsuccess.com/bigg-store/7-days-found-time/Direct link to this podcast and blog post: 7 Days to Better Time Managementhttp://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7903Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
03:2607/01/2015
The One Guaranteed Way to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
#904- New Year's Resolutions are easier to make than they are to keep. Discover the one solution to virtually guarantee BIGG Success. (Duration 2:40)Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment here:[New Year's Resolutions] The One Guaranteed Way to Keep Themhttp://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7811Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn-------------------------------------Enjoy our show? Please let others know by leaving a review for us in iTunes.http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=269019283
05:0131/12/2014
Santa’s Personal Branding Expert
#903- Santa’s personal branding expert was unknown and scorned by his colleagues, until he discovered his unique gift which made him famous. (Duration 2:40)Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment here:Santa’s Personal Branding Experthttp://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7804Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
02:3816/12/2014
The Ironic Starting Point of BIGG Success
#902- The starting point of BIGG success is the combination of two attitudes, which are seemingly in conflict. Discover what the twin forces are, and how they work together for your BIGG success! (Duration 5:22)Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment here:The Ironic Starting Point of BIGG Successhttp://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7799
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05:2325/11/2014
The Problem with Network Marketing on LinkedIn
#901- Network marketing and LinkedIn should be like peanut butter and jelly. However, many network marketing practitioners make a critical mistake. (Duration 6:18)Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
06:1927/10/2014
Career Advancement: The Simplest Way to Fast-Track Your Career
Career advancement can be difficult or it can be simple. We share the simplest, surest path to career success.#900- Career Advancement: The Simplest Way to Fast-Track Your Career (Duration 4:40)Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
04:4117/09/2014
What Makes You Unique
3 ways that you are the most unique person in the world. Listen to the BIGG Success Podcast or read the blog post. Embrace your uniquess for BIGG Success!
#899- Listen to the BIGG Success Podcast or read the blog post. Embrace your uniquess for BIGG Success!
What Makes You Unique (Duration 6:26)Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment.http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
06:2727/08/2014
[Entrepreneurs Beware] Smartphones Kill Customer Service
#898- An entrepreneur shares the drastic effect that smartphones have had on their restaurant’s customer service. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment.
[Entrepreneurs Beware] Smartphones Kill Customer Service (Duration 11:35)Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
11:3831/07/2014
Bootstrap Marketing: Unknown Entreprneur Defeats Established Competitor
Bootstrap marketing helped this unknown entrepreneur outmaneuver his well-known, well-funded competitor.
#897- Bootstrap Marketing: Unknown Entreprneur Defeats Established Competitor (Duration 8:20)
Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
07:2116/06/2014
10 Reasons Dumbass Entrepreneurs Make More Money
How 2 dumbass entrepreneurs turned a $10,000 investment into a $2,000,000 prize!Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
The Bigg Success Show #896 (Duration 8:20)
08:2007/05/2014
The Agony of Defeat
The agony of defeat. Athletes experience it after losing a big game. We experience it in life too. Here's how to deal with defeat and play on.
#895 - The Agony of Defeat
Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
04:1308/04/2014
Break the Rules to Win
Break the rules – you’re never encouraged to do that, yet countless entrepreneurs have become wildly successful because they did. Find out why you should become a rule breaker and how to get honored for being oneVisit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.com
Break the Rules to WinThe Bigg Success Show #894 (Duration 5:50)Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn-------------------------------------Enjoy our show? Please let others know by leaving a review for us in iTunes.http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=269019283
05:5127/03/2014
Work Out Anytime Anywhere
Work out anytime, anywhere. Find out why you no longer have to live by a routine exercise schedule to get fitness into your busy day.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.com
The Bigg Success Show #893 (Duration 7:22)Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
07:2317/03/2014
How to Handle a Bad Critique
Don’t let a bad critique get you down. Here are some things you should and shouldn’t do in response to negative criticism. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment.http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
The Bigg Success Show #892 (Duration 10:09)
10:0926/02/2014
Overcoming Objections About Creating Video Content
Video content is an important tool for reaching a wider audience, yet many professionals don't take advantage of it because of these objections. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment.
Overcoming Objections About Creating Video Content (Duration 8:13)The Bigg Success Show #891Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
08:1305/02/2014
Visualize: 5 Steps to a Better Life
Visualize BIGG success with these five little steps which lead to a better life.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.com
The Bigg Success Show #890 (Duration 4:54)
Thanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
04:5423/01/2014
Top Franchises: Where Fitness and Tattoos Come Together
The top franchises as listed by Entrepreneur Magazine is out. We talk with the magazine's executive editor, Caroloyn Horowitz, along with the CEO of this year's #1 franchise, Chuck Runyon of Anytime Fitness.
The Bigg Success Show #889 (Duration 9:45)Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
09:4616/01/2014
How a Local Broker Built His Personal Brand
Learn how this local commercial real estate broker became a media mogul to build his personal brand.
The Bigg Success Show #888 (Duration 7:47)
Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
07:4809/01/2014
How to Be Less Happy and More Anxious
A new Kent State University study shows those who spend hours each day online, texting or talking on cellphones are less happy and more anxious. Use these tips to feel happier and more at ease.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
The Bigg Success Show #887 (Duration 4:45)
04:5617/12/2013
This App Gets Rid of Your To-Do List
The Bigg Success Show #886 (Duration 8:45)Learn about a FREE app designed to help relieve you from your to do list stress and frustration. It's from time maangement expert and best-selling author Dr. Jim Steffen.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
08:4611/12/2013
Find Your Intersection to Stand Out
The Bigg Success Show #885 (Duration 7:25)Differentiation is so important in today's marketing environment. Find your intersection to enhance your personal and professional brands.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
07:2603/12/2013
What Business Owners and Lady Gaga Have in Common
The Bigg Success Show #884 (Duration 5:02)What do business owners and Lady Gaga have in common? Based on her quote in a recent radio interview, more than you might think.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
05:0214/11/2013
When a Wife Succeeds More Than Her Husband
A new study shows that a guy’s ego takes a hit when the woman in his life succeeds more. We share how power couples realize that gender roles are out and teamwork is in.
04:0906/11/2013
7 Ways to Say No
7 Ways to Say No
The Bigg Success Show #882 (Duration 5:24)A friend as asked you to do something you know you really can't do. Use any of one these seven ways to say no so you don't regret saying yes.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
05:2524/10/2013
The Link Between Entrepreneurship and Human Rights
The Bigg Success Show #881 (Duration 5:54)Get inspiring stories of how entrepreneurship and human rights go hand in hand in this blog and podcast. Our contribution for Blog Action Day 2013 | #BAD13Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
05:5416/10/2013
Why Getting Banged Up is a Good Thing
The Bigg Success Show #880 (Duration 5:40)A school in New York is banning most recess favorites to protect the kids from getting banged up. We share 2 valuable lessons those kids will miss out on.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
05:4109/10/2013
Lead By Example Leads to Bad Leadership
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The Bigg Success Show #878 (Duration 4:28)“Lead by example” is bad advice which leads to bad leadership. It implies a choice which doesn’t exist. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
04:2825/09/2013
The Value of Bumps in the Road
The Bigg Success Show #878 (Duration 4:25)When it comes to living life on your own terms, you set the terms, BIGG Success sets the price. Bumps in the road come with that price, and here’s reason why should value them.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
04:2517/09/2013
Why This Entrepreneur is a Hero in More Ways Than One
The Bigg Success Show #877 (Duration 4:20)How this superhero who saved a kitten from a burning home is also a hero as an entrepreneur.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
04:2112/09/2013
2 Things Every Entrepreneur Must Know Today
The Bigg Success Show #876 (Duration 4:38)In today’s business environment, it’s more critical than ever for entrepreneurs to know these two things. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
04:3929/08/2013
Don’t Miss Out on This Job Opportunity
The Bigg Success Show #875 (Duration 4:05)The best job opportunity today isn’t like the ones of yesterday. We share five significant differences. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
04:0720/08/2013
This Negative Trait Helps Entrepreneurs Succeed
The Bigg Success Show #874 (Duration 4:30)We scorn this trait when we see it in others. Yet we share three reasons why it’s essential for entrepreneurs who succeed. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
04:3113/08/2013
Why the 30,000 Foot View is Worthless
The Bigg Success Show #873 (Duration 3:20)Experts say you need to get the 30,000 foot view. We disagree – we think there’s a better metaphor to plan for BIGG success today. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
03:2206/08/2013
How Dream Busters Pushed this Entrepreneur to Her BIGG Defining Moment
The Bigg Success Show #872 (Duration 4:00)We all know dream busters, those people who tell you it can't be done. Learn about the BIGG Defining Moment that pushed this entrepreneur past her self doubt.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
04:0131/07/2013
10 Sure Ways to Sabotage Your Success
The Bigg Success Show #871 (Duration 5:20)10 mistakes many people make which keep them from ever reaching success or losing any success they’ve gained. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
05:2424/07/2013
3 Lessons to Make More Money, More Dependably
The Bigg Success Show #870 (Duration 5:30)We share three lessons we learned from nature’s best hunters about making more money, more dependably. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!
05:3217/07/2013
Why Customer Acquisition is Dangerous
The Bigg Success Show #869 (Duration 5:58)Customer acquisition is a dangerous idea. Focus on these three things instead. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
05:5810/07/2013
Financial Freedom is the New Financial Security
The Bigg Success Show #868 (Duration 6:00)3 reasons why you should go for financial freedom if you want financial security.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
06:0202/07/2013
Decide What to Do Next
#867 Decide What to Do NextThe Bigg Success Show #867 (Duration 6:08)There’s a secret to making decisions about what to do next in spite of the clutter, complexity, change and uncertainty we face today. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
06:0926/06/2013
Does Passion for Your Business Lead to Failure?
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The Bigg Success Show #866 (Duration 5:13)A tale about an entrepreneur who fell in love with an idea highlights the problem with passion.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
05:1419/06/2013
How to Have It All
The Bigg Success Show #865 (Duration 5:26)3 tips on how to have it all and live life on your own terms.Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
05:2712/06/2013
What to Do if You Don’t Know What to Do
The Bigg Success Show #864 (Duration 3:52)What do you do if you don’t know what to do? Fly through this five step process. Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn
03:5305/06/2013