On yesterday’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, Greg Hickman discussed what it takes to make the shift from one successful business to another. Here are some of his biggest influences: 1) Gary Keller His book, The One Thing, helped me realize I had to focus on the things that were most important, and spend a majority of my time on them instead of splitting efforts. 2) Sam Carpenter His book, Work the System, has been pivotal in the way I look to build my business using systems and procedures. 3) Noah Kagan Noah has always told it to me straight and honest. He’s always been someone I respect and learn from when it comes to how he gets businesses started. 4) Michael Gerber The E-Myth Revisited breaks down the exact way I’m trying to grow my business using people and systems. 5) John Lee Dumas John is a close friend and mastermind partner, and he’s always been an inspiration and motivation in my life. His tenacity and work ethic are second to none.