In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake, Ian Stermer, and Jon Kovach Jr. unpack one of the most game-changing lessons from The Lean Startup by Eric Ries—start lean, start simple, start now.They break down how billion-dollar companies like Google, Groupon, and Amazon all began with a minimum viable product (MVP)—the simplest version of their idea—to prove it worked before pouring in massive time or money.💡 Key Ideas Covered:Focus on the Core – Strip your idea down to its most essential function.The MVP Advantage – Test demand with the simplest possible version.Cut the Fluff – Eliminate distractions and fancy features until the core works.Action Over Analysis – Stop waiting for perfect conditions—start and learn.Innovation Through Action – Build, measure, learn, repeat.With stories ranging from Von Dutch hats to DJ booths to billion-dollar tech companies, the hosts prove that you don’t need a big budget or perfect plan—you just need to start.If you’ve been sitting on a big idea because it’s “not ready,” this episode will show you how to get it off the ground today.🌐 Learn more and join the Champion Circle at: https://www.mychampioncircle.com#TheLeanStartup #EricRies #ChampionReads #StartLean #MVP #Entrepreneurship #ActionOverPerfection #ChampionCircle

🎯In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. kick off their series on The Lean Startup by Eric Ries with one core truth: execution is everything.They share the good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous from their own entrepreneurial journeys—like Jon’s “Pee With Friends” app idea (yes, really) and chaotic early days running multiple startups. The big lesson? No matter how genius an idea feels, it’s worthless unless tested in the real world.💡 Key Ideas Covered:Execution Over Perfection – Great ideas need action, not just planning.Fail Fast, Learn Faster – Failure is feedback, not the finish line.No Perfect Plan – Startups are messy; agility is the winning skill.Do It Your Way – There’s no single formula for success.Balance Creativity & Action – Imagination sparks ideas; execution makes them real.From hilarious missteps to hard-earned wins, Willie and Jon show how the best entrepreneurs stay nimble, adapt quickly, and trust their own unique path. If you’ve been waiting to “get it perfect” before starting—this is your wake-up call.🌐 Learn more and join the Champion Circle at: https://www.mychampioncircle.com#TheLeanStartup #EricRies #ChampionReads #ExecutionOverPerfection #FailFast #EntrepreneurLife #ChampionCircle

🎯In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. break down a powerful principle from Daniel Priestley’s Oversubscribed: instead of chasing customers, create so much value and scarcity that customers compete to work with you.From Texas Roadhouse waitlists to sold-out concerts, and from Harry Potter midnight releases to Kizzix’s legendary shoe sale, they explore how exclusivity and anticipation drive demand. But they also emphasize why scarcity alone isn’t enough—lasting success comes when scarcity meets exceptional value.💡 Key Ideas Covered:Scarcity in Action – How popular businesses and events build anticipation and loyalty.Consistent Demand – Why it’s about more than hype—keep people coming back.Scarcity + Value – Combine exclusivity with high quality for a business powerhouse.Positive Scarcity – Make customers feel excited, not manipulated.You’ll also hear how Alex Hormozi’s one-of-a-kind event bonus shows the right way to use scarcity, and why Willie and Jon believe value is the true engine behind demand.🎧 Tune in for real-world examples and practical steps to design offers people can’t get anywhere else, maintain demand long after launch, and build a loyal audience that’s eager to pay a premium for what you do.🌐 Learn more and join the Champion Circle at: https://www.mychampioncircle.com#Oversubscribed #DanielPriestley #ScarcityAndValue #ChampionReads #BusinessGrowth #CustomerLoyalty #ChampionCircle