Individual Blog Posts - Christian Banach

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I have a superpower

I have a superpower. But like many superheroes, mine can be a curse. My superpower is organization. In the workplace, this makes me efficient. It enables me to hyperfocus. And leads to high productivity. In my personal life, this enables me to build positive habits. I...

I can’t believe it

I can't believe it. 🤯 What started as a crazy idea is now a reality. 👉 My consulting business started on January 1st. As we move to Q3, this means the company is turning 6 months old. By all accounts, the firm is off to a great start. Results thus far have exceeded...

I didn’t realize it

I didn't realize it. But my life was about to change. It was New Year's Eve. I owned a concert promotions business. I was living a fast life. But a few hours after the ball drop, I learned I was going to be a dad. Emotions overcame me. Was I ready? Would I be able to...

I often get compliments on the shape I’m in

I often get compliments on the shape I'm in. Inevitably, I then get asked, "what's your secret?" Growing up, I was always tall and skinny. As a result, I paid little attention to what I ate. Pizza. Cheeseburgers. Pasta. It didn't matter. One day, a friend poked my...

I thought, “Where’d the time go?

I thought, "Where'd the time go?" I remember like it was yesterday, But last week, my daughter walked into school for the final time as a 4th grader. I remember when I was in 4th grade. I transferred schools that year. Everything was new. Teachers. Friends. Even the...

I contemplated whether to write this week

I contemplated whether to write this week.🇺🇸 Would anyone be checking email? I knew I'd be busy with BBQs. But not writing because I was socializing didn't sit well. Memorial Day is the start of summer. It's grilling. A 3-day weekend. But that's not the intention....

Surprising Agency Growth Strategy: How to Bypass RFPs and Win New Business Predictably

RFPs are unreliable for predictable agency growth. You don’t know when they will come in, from who, or for what. When RFPs do come in, they tend to drain resources and have low returns. Many agencies, however, are enslaved to this rollercoaster because they simply do...

Five years ago, I set a goal to read 25 new books a year.

Five years ago, I set a goal to read 25 new books a year.As soon as I finished one book, I started the next.I kept a record of the books.At the end of the year, I counted.Every year, I took pride in accomplishing my goal.But last year, something happened.I was a...

Growing up, I wanted to be a pro baseball player

Growing up, I wanted to be a pro baseball player. In 4th grade, I knew where I wanted to go to high school. Driscoll Catholic. The school was an annual contender for the State Championship. I convinced my parents, and that's where I went. Our team at Driscoll was...

I was contemplating whether or not to launch this firm

I was contemplating whether or not to launch this firm. It would be months before everything was set. I needed to start building awareness and trust. But there was a problem. I was employed full-time. Promoting my soon-to-launch business could be a conflict. We were 6...