Bald Business

This is the newest episode of the Bald Business Podcast where I an joined by Grant Elliot, creator of RehabFix . Today we are talking about the truth of your low back pain & entrepreneurship. When we sit all day long, it can cause many aches and pains, including bad back pain. Listen in as Grant breaks down how we can reduce, eliminate, and prevent that pain daily. Schedule an appointment with Rehab Fix here: https://www.therehabfix.com/Find him at https://www.instagram.com/rehabfix/ for FREE CONTENT to fix your low back pain!Connect with me: Instagram: @ michaelblifeClubhouse: @ michaelblife

This episode is is more life and can be applied in many different ways. With Thanksgiving being just yesterday I wanted to talk about how we express thankfulness it is our everyday life, the difference between grateful and thankful, and why it's important to keep it at the front of our mind. I would love your feedback on this episode and just want to say thank you for taking the time to listen. If I have earned it, I would love for you to leave a 5 star review on iTunes. :-)

Today I am talking about the idea of how your thoughts control the results you see. It goes from thoughts to actions and actions to results. It's so important to recognize and notice how our thoughts are affecting our outcomes and the only way that's possible is to take responsibility for our thoughts, then our actions, and then our results - good or bad - progress or set back. Check out this short episode, let me know what you think and start taking responsibility for your success today!

Check out this awesome interview as we go deep into how Kyle and his team are doing amazing things in the efforts to beat childhood cancer. Kyle Matthews is a Tampa based Seattle transplant who's founded or co-founded many organizations, both for-profit and nonprofit. He now serves as the Executive Director of Beat Childhood Cancer, where they drive clinical research into cures for childhood cancer, making a difference in kids’ survival today. He entered the childhood cancer world in 2010 when his wife Robyn and he lost their first son, Ezra, to cancer.Since 2010, Beat Childhood Cancer has directed over $7 million to promising childhood cancer research through the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium, a group he helped to found and solely fund. This research is happening in 45+ hospitals and research institutions across the world. They are showing extremely motivating results. Learn more of what they are helping to build by reading the Boston Globe's 5 part series at globe.com/will.Previously, Kyle spent over a decade in the technology entrepreneurship space, and is an experienced CTO and technology consultant. He co-founded Laicos, a creative design agency in Tampa focusing on modern web and mobile applications and process optimization. Additionally, through Tampa / Denver based ModMy, LLC he built the largest online iPhone community (aside from Apple), with over 900,000 members and 1/2 million daily page views.

Today's episode is short, it's short because the lesson is simple and something that I realized this week when working on our business that I share in the episode. We want it to be pain free, we want it to be easy, we want it to be simple, but it's not. So do we embrace the pain of the process or quit? I share three things you need to do right now to fight through. Thanks for listening!

Many times we listen to podcasts, books, and otherwise while we are doing other things and forget some of the big lessons and takeaways we have learned. Today, we are walking through the lessons that our guests have shared. Content is so readily available it's important to sit down and recall what we have learned and how we are using it to move us forward. All these people shared in the theme that the journey isn't easy, it's not just going to take you 2 weeks or 2 months, but it's going to be worth it. Jump into this short episode and let me know what you think. Thanks for listening!

Tom is the classic example of a leader with an entrepreneurial spirit that took a risk for the American Dream, by starting a technology company with his friend and business partner Rolland Lucas before graduating from college and passing up lucrative corporate positions being offered.After spending 10 years in the IT field, and at the ripe age of 35 Tom decided to make a career change and become an attorney. He attended Stetson University College of Law and acquired an LLM in International Economic Law from the University of Toulouse, France. He is now a licensed patent attorney in both New York and Florida with focus on cutting edge computer technologies and related intellectual property protection. He is the President of Stanton IP Law Firm, P.A. which specializes in the area of Intellectual Property and high-tech startups.You are going to love today's conversation with Thomas Stanton. Check it out!

Jeff J Hunter enables high-performers with virtual assistants & remote teams so that they can get more done every day -- and still have time for themselves! Creator of the CORE Branding Method and Founder of VA Staffer which is a 80+ team of Virtual Assistants & Specialists.Jeff also hosts a podcast called Savage Marketer where he talks all things marketing, branding, and sales for businesses and personal brands. In today's ever changing environment you will really enjoy the lessons and advice Jeff has for building virtual teams.

A story of entrepreneurship. Greg teaches professionals and small business owners real-world management, sales and leadership skills so that they can achieve the maximum potential for their business. He built his first business up to the point where he was semi-retired at the age of 38 prior to selling it and becoming a partner in what has since became one of the largest health care consulting firms in North America. Currently, he owns or works as a partner in three companies that do over 20M in annual sales. You are going to love his stories, insights, and advice at all levels of business and entrepreneurship.

Today I am joined by Arjun Choudhary to talk the Entrepreneurial journey in the midst of moving to the US just four years ago. We are talking everything from high stress entrepreneurial struggles to dealing with immigration concerns right in the middle of it all. Arjun is a member of the company’s executive leadership team at the Onicx Group, he is focused on day-to-day operations and overall strategy. He plays an integral role in driving Onicx’s future pipeline of activity, including development, acquisitions, and third-party services.He has worked in three continents and is also a former small business owner with cross-functional experience in business operations, strategy, and relationship management. He grew a client-facing, real estate development business from the ground up.You are really going to enjoy today's episode - Check it out!

In today's episode I had an awesome conversation with coach, relationship counselor, and speaker with the John Maxwell team, Phil Lewis. Phil has over 20 year experience in developing, leading, and counseling people on relationships. Relationships are vital to our success in business, but also in life. Relationships with our teams, vendors, network, and family can and will propel us forward if we build the right relationships. Check it out!

Angela had a long career at the highest level in corporate strategy and transformation plus consulting and executive coaching. Then she made a switch in September 2018, set up her own company and retrained as a behavioural change life-coach. This followed the publication of her book, Enough, which went on to become an Amazon best-seller.She is a Spear’s 500 Top Behavioural Change Life Coach, Top 10 Business Podcast Host & Best-Selling AuthorShe has also had huge success with her health journey that set her on this path to complete transformationYou are going to love Angela and this conversation we have about transformation

You are going to really enjoy this conversation I had with Chip Bell!Chip is a world-renowned authority on customer loyalty, partnership and service innovation, he has written over 700 articles and blogs for business journals and magazines. He has appeared live on CNN, CNBC, CNN, Fox Business, Bloomberg TV, ABC, and his work has been featured in Fortune, Businessweek, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, CEO Magazine and Entrepreneur. Global Gurus 2020 ranked him the #3 keynote speaker in the world on customer service. He has been ranked in the top 3 for six straight years.His newest book, Inside Your Customer's Imagination, will be released in September, 2020. Nine of his books have reached national or international best-seller status

Kuleen Shah is a local Tampa entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and all around great guy. Today, he joins me on the show to talk about the importance of giving back, why he enjoys it so much and how it can positively affect your community by getting involved. You will really enjoy what Kuleen has to say and i know I had a great time chatting with him.

Jeff is a reformed lawyer who now speaks, teaches, and coaches on leadership & culture. He said after his first big failure being an entrepreneur and three years later being completely broke it then took him 5 years to really admit to himself what had happened. Jeff has a great story and so many great lessons, I know you will really enjoy this episode with Jeff Nischwitz.

April Brown is a digital business strategist, course creator, marketing nerd, and unabashed SEO Seductress. She’s spent her corporate career helping companies create big impact and ROI. As an entrepreneur, she brings those same results to her clients as she helps them start and navigate the strategies and “How To’s” of business.April has been featured on podcasts and as a speaker for organizations like WordCamp, multiple Tuesdays Together chapters, Tea Time the Podcast, and more. She’s the co-leader of the creative entrepreneur group, Tuesdays Together Indy, an avid hiker, coffee addict, and the mom of two under two. She is just about to return from a 6-month social media hiatus, in which time she increased both her businesses revenue without a single ‘Gram.

For close to 20 years, George McGehrin has run a national executive search/recruiting firm mostly dealing with executive search and leadership at the C-Suite level such as CEO, CFO, and alike roles throughout the US, Europe, and South America.Besides managing his recruiting firm, he also works with similar executives in terms of helping them empower their careers, both on the branding and coaching side of the business.One fun fact about George is that he decided to start a business, literally at the unemployment office waiting to learn how much his unemployment check would be, after getting laid off in 2000.Today we are talking about looking for opportunities and the entrepreneurial journey.

Stan is the CEO of No Limit Technology and founder of Disrupt the Bay in Tampa, FL where they raise money for research in childhood cancers. Stan has a great story and more importantly an amazing mission to help others. In this episode Stan and I talk about his journey, why he has a mission for improving treatment for childhood cancers, and how you only have one chance at this life. You are going to love Stan and the energy he brings to the show.

Entrepreneur Aakash Patel founded Elevate, Inc., a Florida-based strategic business consulting firm providing public relations, community relations, targeted networking and social media, in 2012, and he is reputed for making significant connections and achieving client results. Elevate, Inc. has served upwards of 200 companies to date.A master networker and community leader, prior to Elevate, Inc.’s launch, Patel served as an Editorial Assistant at the Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Bureau, the Public Relations Coordinator for the Westin Tampa Bay hotel and Aqua restaurant, and was the founding Business Development Director for Chamber.com (an application-based world-wide business networking website launched in 2010 with 5 members, and grew to 1.5 million+ members).In this episode Aakash and I are talking about networking and leadership, both are vital to not only your success, but also your growth as a person.

Amy is a Coach, Mentor, iTunes #1 Podcaster, Mastermind Host, Speaker and Property Investor. Through coaching, Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking. She helps them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire.Amy launched the Focus on WHY Podcast on 30th April 2020. This new podcast provides a wonderful platform for people to share relatable, uplifting and inspiring conversations based on one simple question: WHY? The intention of the podcast is to encourage the audience to focus on their WHY to enable and empower them to achieve the success they desire in whatever form that may take.

Tim Fitzpatrick is an entrepreneur/business owner with expertise in marketing and business growth. He has 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience with a passion for developing and growing businesses. That passion served him well in operating and managing a wholesale distribution company he co-owned for nine years. The company grew an average of 60% a year before being acquired in 2005.Since then, he’s had failures and successes that have been valuable learning experiences. He started Rialto Marketing in 2013 and has been helping small business owners and entrepreneurs eliminate the confusion of marketing using an amazingly simple plan so they can grow. Most people overcomplicate marketing. It doesn't have to be that way.Today he is sharing with us "3 Fundamental Marketing Secrets to Stop Wasting Money". Check it out!

(*WARNING* the first 4min of this episode the sound is adjusted due to technology error) Dr. Carlos Garcia is a veteran, clinical Psychologist, past firefighter, friend, and mentor. With over 10 year experience in psychology and now 3 years as an entrepreneur, Carlos spends much of his time working with other business owners, CEO's, executives, and people looking to push themselves outside of their comfort zone so they can achieve their life goals. Carlos is not just an expert in the field of getting out of your head and moving forward, he is super real, relatable, and transparent when it comes to his own struggles and how he deals with them. Join us as we talk about his story and what he says are three things you can do now to overcome the struggle and get from where you are to where you want to be.

From Overcoming Jail at Age 17, To Building His Own Company at Age 26 In The Peak of The Recession...Mark Minard is the CEO & Owner of Dreamshine, which proudly serves individuals with special needs. Mark is a world -wide and motivational speaker, best selling author of leadership books and personal development books which are, The Story of YOU, Transforming Adversity Into Adventure, Taking You Dreams To The Next Level & Beyond! And his newest book now available for pre-sale: 16 Reasons Why Your Business Sucks: How to Be Freakin’ Awesome at Every Level of Your Business, Leadership, Profits and Build Your Own Dream Team. Hitting 4 million downloads and counting, Mark is the Host of the world famous Elevating Beyond Podcast, Mark is a husband and Father of 5 (so please don't come to him with the excuse that you don't have enough time to be awesome.) Mark's just an ordinary dude, with an extraordinary faith, believing all things are possible.I am so excited to share this episode with you as Mark tells us some of his story and we learn about his upcoming book; 16 Reasons Why Your Business Sucks.

How many times have you quit? I know I have many times. Sometimes we quit before we even start, but why? There are many reasons why we quit, but there is still victory in there when you look close enough. Today I am talking about one of the many times that I quit and why. Plus how to stop quitting and keeping moving toward your goals.

It's easy to get wrapped up in the things that come up on a daily basis and lose sight of what we need to do to reach the goals we want to reach. It's been a crazy couple weeks for me and I found myself not only becoming distracted, but also considering pushing off actions I needed to take for another day or time. You need to be taking regular consistent action toward your goals, because no one is going to do it for you. Today I am touching on three things that will help you take those actions.

The more people you know, the more people know you. Building your network is a big part of creating a sustainable business that lasts.I know for a lot of people, putting themselves out there and meeting new people constantly can be scary, exhausting, or even seem impossible. Networking is a great tool that will put you paces ahead of your competition and is a superpower when used in a local business. It might be one of your greatest struggles, but you can turn it into one of your greatest strengths. In this episode I am telling you the 5 major things you need to remember to maximize your network, helping you make networking less of chore and more of a smart business strategy.

Building a team can be fun and exciting, but it can also be frustrating and stressful at time. Building a team is not just about putting people in place for a paid position, you might need a team for volunteer work, you might be looking for people to start a brand new idea or product launch, you might be putting together a sports team. No matter what kind of team you are wanting to put together you need a process for finding those people. Today, I share a story with you about a time I had no such process and how I got to the point I was bringing in better candidates and saving over 10 hours in the process. You will need a team to create the dream, whether you are running a small business or just thinking about it - start learning this skill and creating a process for it now.

In a world where negativity and tough situations are around every corner having a person or small group of people who support you in your journey to reaching your goals is vitally important. Here are just a couple short stories on how support looks and what you need to do to create your own support system. You can't expect a support system to just appear out of thin air, but you can take these steps to setting one of you can rely on to help you win.

You have to find guidance and then take time everyday to improve to ensure you reach your goals. Today I am sharing a story about the time I was looking to hire the first coach that was going to be a pretty significant investment. I love having coaches and mentors, but once I found out the investment it was going to take to get the help I was wanting, my ego kicked in and started telling me all kinds of crazy things. It is my hope that that after listening to this episode that you no longer worry about asking for help and just seek out the help, guidance, and direction you need or want to reach your goals without feeling weak or prideful.

I love being excited and getting pumped up about things. The intense amount of motivation we can feel when we get excited can be used to launch us into a new pursuit of a goal or give us a nice boost toward the one we are working on. Too many times we rely on that feeling of motivation to get us there though. Today, I am sharing with you the story and lessons I learned when I opened our very first fitness studio in late 2013. The beginning was awesome because we were motivated, excited, and hyped about the newness of it all. How quickly can go away and what you need to create in your life to stay moving toward your entrepreneurial goals.

Look for the lessons in your failures, giving up is not an option. The journey of entrepreneurship is long, it's a lifestyle. I have tried to start several different projects, products, and small businesses. In today's episode I am sharing a story about a supplement company I launched with two other guys in early 2013. There are a lot of lessons in here, but I have learned to ask myself two major questions whenever things get tough or I don't get the desired result and this has proven to help me continue on. I challenge you today to ask yourself these questions and not only keep going, but to grow after your fail.

What are you willing to sacrifice to reach your goals? Today I am diving into two stories that required me to sacrifice everything from time, energy, and finances to move closer to my goals. Then I cover the three things you need to get to get start making the sacrifices you need to make to reach your goals.

Diving into a 10,000 foot view of my life, how I got into entrepreneurship, and why it's important to know this before I get deep into podcast episodes.

What you can expect from the Bald Business Podcast.