Building genuine relationships helps with success in business and life.

As entrepreneurs it is important to build genuine relationships. Having likeminded people in our network is critical for growth, building the know like and trust factor and achieving and sustaining success.

About Chip Baker

Chip is an ordinary guy working hard to do extraordinary things.

He is a 4^th generation educator and coach, founder of The Success chronicles, and a multiple time best selling author.

One of Chips greatest gifts is the ability to build genuine relationships, both personally and professionally. Along that line, Chip takes care of people who take care of people and gives them a heightened awareness of their greatness so that they can see that they are capable of making a positive difference.

Building Relationships

(3:55) “Our life moves at the speed of our relationships.” is a quote from Chips paster and included in the book “Effective Conversation to Ignite Relationships.” People who are doing great things in their lives, have great relationships. Conversely, people who are struggling in life, probably haven’t surrounded themselves with the right people. In other words, they haven’t taken time to build the right relationships.

(5:30) Likewise, there are no things wasted. Throughout our lives we are surrounded by people every day that we can learn from. It is so important to realize the wisdom of others and therefore, take the opportunities to learn from them.

One of Chips goals is to out give. To not just take, but to give more than we receive. Likewise, be competitive and strive to be “THE” friend, not just “A” friend. Being consistent in relationships is key to becoming that person.

(6:50) Similarly, God doesn’t call the equipped, he equips the called. The people around us that we have the opportunity to build relationships with are meant to help equip us. Build the relationships, be consistent with your support of others, and build the know like and trust factor.

It Starts with a Habit

(7:28) It all starts with habits. Habits lead to routines. Routines lead to consistency. Consistency builds trust. Yes, other’s trust you, but you also show yourself that you can be dependable and can achieve greatness because you are consistent.

The Flow

Habits + Routine + Consistency = Trust

Relationship Consistency

(8:18) It is important to show up consistently in relationships, but also for our ideal audience. Chip is a great example of creating a consistent personal brand.

We have to show up, have a great attitude and give your all to be able to be consistent and authentic.

“The Formula Chart for Life” (9:45)

The equations for success. Formulas to help with success for all aspects of life.

Success

(11:00) Success equals maximum effort times consistency times positive attitude.

Success = maximum effort X Consistency X positive attitude

Law of Balance

(11:31) The balance Pie – 10 areas that Chip tries to focus on for balance and integration.

Faith

Family

Work

Personal Growth

Relationships

Making a Difference

Being present

Attitude

Effort

Being the Glue

(13:27) It’s important to always be aware, in every situation, and put things together. Meaning we should add value to every situation and every relationship.

Greater Than

(14:06) Significant Success is Greater than Regular Success

We are all blessed and born with potential. We are all one of one and we all have potential to achieve great things. But we need to be intentional about what we are working to achieve, and that allows us to maximize our potential. This allows us to not only have success, but significant success.

(15:07) When we are intentional there is no waste of time.

Time Management

(16:01) It is certainly best to be proactive instead of reactive.

Plan everything to avoid wasted seconds. When we waste time, we feel like we didn’t do what we needed to do.

Chip is strict with is time and prioritizes the non-negotiables. After fitting in the non-negotiables then can add other items into the schedule.

Operating Systems

(17:53) Importantly, we have to have operating systems to be efficient. Without systems and processes we don’t accomplish what needs to be accomplished.

Above all build relationships. If you can build relationships, be consistent and build trust, you can be successful through every aspect of your life.