Scaling Your Venture: The ’Fries With That?’ Strategy & Cybersecurity’s New Frontier with Rick Jordan

In this gripping episode, we dive deep with Rick Jordan, an entrepreneur par excellence, as he unravels the ingenious 'Would you like fries with that?' strategy that turbocharged his success. As the digital realm sees an unprecedented surge, Rick enlightens us on the future of cybersecurity and how businesses, big and small, can shield themselves from looming threats. From Radio Shack tales to redefining IT for SMEs across time zones, join us to uncover the secrets to entrepreneurial growth in the modern age. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business magnate, this episode promises insights that could reshape your strategy. Tune in!   Chapter Stamps:   00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:30 - The importance of cash flow and lifestyle 00:09:00 - Consuming content in the early days of the internet 00:10:00 - The "Would you like fries with that?" technique in business 00:10:30 - Innovating and adding new offerings to businesses 00:11:00 - Using old ideas in new industries 00:12:00 - How to consistently offer new services to customers 00:13:00 - The strategy of making previous premium offerings the new standard 00:14:00 - Incremental increases in service plans using the cellphone industry as an example 00:15:00 - Rick's vision for "Reach Out" and the importance of branding in IT and cybersecurity 00:16:00 - The business model of consolidating IT services 00:17:00 - Building brand recognition and the role of personal branding 00:18:00 - The importance of trust in business 00:19:00 - The reality of cybersecurity threats and breaches 00:20:00 - Protecting sensitive data when communicating with financial entities 00:21:00 - The prevalence of personal data on the dark web 00:22:00 - Simple steps to protect oneself from identity theft 00:23:00 - Discussing credit freezing and the ease of modern apps 00:24:00 - Closing thoughts and the power of the "fries" concept   Pullout Quotes:   "Cash is still king. I've never looked at cash as like hoarding and saving it." "I learned even way back that it's like, wait a second, if I'm making a certain amount, that means I can have expenses of a certain amount." "Sales is nothing more than a transference of trust." "If you want a new idea, read an old book." "Your private information has probably already been sold on the dark web several times already." "You use the profits of the company you're buying to actually pay for the sale." "Everyone will know who I am because sales is a transference of trust." "The best thing you can do is just understand that your private information has probably already been sold on the dark web several times already." "Do you want fries with that? That's one of the biggest secrets to my success."   Socials:   Website: https://www.rickjordan.tv All Platforms: @mrrickjordan     ----more---- Notice to the Super Entrepreneurs community:   Before we part, remember to join our Private Facebook group, 'Mindset for Business Success.' Here we share mindset wisdom to elevate your life and business, ready for a transformative journey? This group is your key to unlocking potential and achieving business growth. Don’t miss out on this incredible free resource. Join us in 'Mindset for Business Success' today!   https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindsetforbusinesssuccess/   Shahid’s Links:   https://zez.am/officialshahiddurrani   ----more---- Affiliate Disclaimer: If you buy through one of the links provided, I may receive a commission (without any additional charge to you).   Disclaimer: Please be aware that the opinions and perspectives conveyed in this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent the views, ideologies, or principles of Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, its associated entities, or any organizations they represent or are affiliated with. We provide a platform for discussion and exploration, and the content of each episode is understood to be independent expressions from our guests, rather than a reflection of the beliefs held by the podcast or its hosts.