Brian Dixon - Start with Your People: The Daily Decision that Changes Everything

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Praise for

Start with Your People

Few people I know care for others better than Brian Dixon. In his book Start with Your People, he demonstrates how and why what matters most in life is the who. Whether youre an employee or an entrepreneur, Brian will show you the path to putting people first and why it just might be the best way to do business.

JEFF GOINS, bestselling author of The Art of Work

Most people are obsessed with business growth. But Brian teaches how to focus on serving souls because in doing so youll grow more than you can imagine! And fast. A must read for anyone looking to make a lasting impact and live an abundant, meaningful life.

SUSIE MOORE, tech start-up advisor and life coach

When I read Brians admission that hes the least likely person to write this book, I laughed out loud, because hes right. But as a writer, I understand we dont often write about what comes easy. We write about the things weve had to struggle through, fight for, and learn the hard way. Over the last few years, Ive had a front row seat to watch as Brian has pivoted from being project centric to people centric. With business savvy and a heart for helping people, his wisdom is hard-won, and its an honor to call him a friend.

EMILY P. FREEMAN, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Next Right Thing

Business even twenty-five years ago required face-to-face contact. We met, had lunch, discussed family, and then conducted business. But now we have the technology to replace all that time-consuming personal contact. We look for the transaction before the relationship. We all want to scale and grow. Sears and Marshall Fields grew because of their attention to employees and customers and then disappeared into oblivion because their successful growth no longer allowed that personal service. Brian is a master of the technology of modern business. I trust him totally to create and manage the tools of my business. But he also understands the need to Start with Your People. This book gently reminds us to not forget the heart of our businesses even if our heads can open the door to impersonal growth.

DAN MILLER, New York Times bestselling author and career transition coach

Brian Dixon is one of the most generous, consistent, and reliable humans I know. He has a passion for helping entrepreneurs flourish, thrive, and succeed. Whatever hes writing, read it. Your life and business will be all the better for it.

JEVONNAH LADY J ELLISON, author and high performance coach

In business you need three things to be successful: product, process, and people. And by far, people are most important. In Start with Your People Brian Dixon shows you how to put people first and in the process build a business filled with profit and purpose.

RYAN LEVESQUE, Inc. 500 CEO and national bestselling author of Ask and Choose

Brian has figured out the key to any successful business. It isnt complicated; it always starts with people. Focusing on people. Loving on people. Serving people. This is the secret sauce of any successful business, and I love how Brian simplifies this so well in this book!

JENNIFER ALLWOOD, author and business coach

Everyone tries to check off lists and get things done on their way to success, but Brian Dixon knows something that few have figured out: its all about people. This book will show you how the best ideas are brought to life through relationships.

BEN ARMENT, author of Dream Year

For years Ive believed true leaders dont just solve problems. They also sit with peoples pain. Brian Dixons wonderful new book, Start with Your People, gives us actionable steps to go further and faster through the power of an engaged team.

KARY OBERBRUNNER, author of Your Secret Name, The Deeper Path, Day Job to Dream Job, and Elixir Project

Whether you are an employee or an entrepreneur, people are the key to a successful business. But the question is, How do I run a business that puts people first? Thats why I love this book from Brian Dixon. Hell show you a path to purpose and profitby putting people first!

CHANDLER BOLT, founder of Self-Publishing School, author of six books

Finally, a user manual for the people in your life! In Start with Your People, Brian Dixon offers a unique look into how to partner with people to accomplish your wildest dreams. People dont want to feel used; they want to feel appreciated. After reading this book, youll have a newfound clarity of purpose, a plan for daily practice, and a clear path to profit.

JONATHAN MILLIGAN, BloggingYourPassion.com

Loving people and allowing your business to love people, to serve people, is life changing. It is life changing for your customers as they are able to see transformation happen in their lives with your products, and it is life changing for you as the business owner. It all comes down to your people. Start by finding your peeps! Brian is a genius at connecting people and helping businesses grow their impact and income. This book is a must-read!

RACHEL MILLER, founder of Moolah Marketing

If youve struggled to get your business off the ground, youre about to learn that everything changes when you shift your focus away from yourself and onto how you can serve those in your community. In Start with Your People, Brian will show you a path to purpose and profit.

CLIFF RAVENSCRAFT, business mentor and life coach at CliffRavenscraft.com

One of the most useful business books Ive read in a long time. Brian nails itthe decision that changes everything is to start with your people. The ten characteristics Brian shares on should be required reading for all business peopleand thats just one page in this amazing book. Buy it, read it, but, most importantly, act on it!

RAY EDWARDS, keynote speaker and bestselling author

For several years Ive seen firsthandand been amazed atBrians daily dedication and drive for others to succeed. This book is filled with how-tos for success and progress with family, friends, people, career, business, and life. Its straight-to-the-point and practical, with advice and take-aways on every page. Our efforts at progress impact everyone around us, and this book helps us impact them well and with purpose.

GARY MORLAND, cofounder of hope*writers

To you and the person you will become

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Start with Your People

Copyright 2019 by Brian Dixon

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