Every day you have a choice. You can wake up and choose to give in to mediocrity and complacency, you can choose bad habits and poor choices, and you can do the bare minimum to get by and fly under the radar. Or you can choose to make today the day that sets you apart from the crowd, you can choose to start doing the right things, the things that will set you up for success. You can choose to create a life that is worth living, worth waking up to, and worth sharing with the world around you. Today You can choose to start with a win.
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Start With A Win is hosted by Adam Contos. The show has published 577 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Quick Win, The $8.8 Trillion Problem You’re Overlooking" (23 October 2026, 1 minute), "Tara May: Your Business is Missing this ONE THING" (21 October 2026, 25 minutes), and "Chip Higgins: Why Friction is Your Business's Best Friend" (7 October 2026, 27 minutes).
Start With A Win publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 11 minutes across 577 episodes.
Booking probability for Start With A Win is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Start With A Win requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Start With A Win's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Start With A Win are Business & Professional Training and Business & Management Consulting. Start With A Win has a business audience.
Adam Contos hosts Start With A Win, a business show with 577 episodes published.
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Start With A Win
Disengagement isn’t just a culture problem — it’s an $8.8 trillion leak. That’s the global cost of people mentally checking out while still on the clock. Engagement isn’t just about morale. It’s your competitive edge...
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Can kindness actually be a competitive advantage? Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech - a tech company where over 90% of the team is autistic - has built a thriving business by proving that empathy and performance go hand in...
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Have you ever thought about your business the way a physicist thinks about motion? Our guest, Chip Higgins, banking veteran and founder of Bizzics, has spent over 35 years helping entrepreneurs find the momentum that...
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Stress is a signal, not a stop sign. Great leaders don’t ignore tension — they notice it, name it, and guide through it. Try this: when pressure rises, pause and use the “one-two-three” rule. One deep breath. Two...
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Unlock the essence of leadership with a single guiding force: Attitude! The journey of leadership commences with the energy you bring to the table. Whether it's a conversation, a statement, or an action, your attitude...
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Mastering first impressions isn't just about the handshake and smile—it's about genuine interest and leaving a lasting positive impact. Start with warmth and curiosity, ask great questions, and end with gratitude and a...
Episode #382
In this Start With a Win episode, you'll meet Jill Riley, a global change strategist who's spent decades helping people break free from outdated systems. Discover the power of the '10 Permissions' and learn how to...
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Elevate your path to success by setting specific, measurable goals! ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: ' ? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE...
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Ever feel like your day is off to a rocky start? It might be your mindset at play. Believe it or not, our thoughts shape our actions. Are you approaching each day with abundance or scarcity in mind? Trust me, an...
Episode #381
This week, I’m sitting down with Mitch for a deep dive into success, purpose, reinvention, and why your best chapter may still be ahead of you. My career has taken some fascinating turns. From law enforcement to...
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Choose one action today that demonstrates the behavior you want your team to emulate. Ready to lead by example? Start now. ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: ' ? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership Want weekly leadership content? Go...
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⚡️FREE RESOURCE: ' ? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership Want weekly leadership content? Go here ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com People don’t quit jobs — they quit feeling unseen. Only 1 in 3 employees say they feel like...
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⚡️FREE RESOURCE: ' ? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership Want weekly leadership content? Go here ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com Why do some leaders plateau while others continue to soar? In this Start With a Win episode...
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A single 15-minute conversation can be the reason someone stays — or the reason they leave. Weekly, meaningful check-ins aren’t a “nice to have.” They’re the leadership game changer. Gallup found that frequent...
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Ever wonder what sets a dream apart from a goal? It's simple: action steps. Take a moment to think about what you truly want to achieve. Now, reverse engineer it. Break it down into actionable steps. What can you do...
Episode #379
Have you ever felt trapped in your own business? Atiba de Souza, author of 'The Delegation Trap', has witnessed leaders at the top of their game unintentionally become the chokepoint in their own organizations. In this...
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Foster a culture of solution-oriented thinking within your team! Ask the crucial question: What would have to be true for this to occur? Knowing the answers empowers your team to approach challenges with creativity and...
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The concept of work-life balance implies a perfect equilibrium between professional and personal life, but let's face it, achieving a true balance is elusive. However, what does exist is the idea of work-life focus...
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In the dynamic landscape of today's business world, transparent leadership isn't just a buzzword—it's a strategic imperative. Transparency builds trust, fostering a culture of openness and collaboration within your...
Episode #378
How do top leaders excel under pressure and what can AI teach us about leadership? Discover the unexpected link between high-stakes decision-making and the psychology that drives both great athletes and executives. Join...
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