Legacy Builders Podcast

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We hear a lot about investing in a financial portfolio - but what about your personal portfolio? At the core of all of our successes and failures lies the hard truth that it is HOW WE HAVE INVESTED in ourselves that determines our successes and failures. Dive in with us into the interesting conversation this topic brings on.

The principles that drive us to build passive income have an effect on everything else we do in life. Working to turn active-work into passive-outcomes will change the way you approach the things you work on. Join us today as we talk about the idea of "passive".

Ted and Lisa Snyder love using metaphors when talking with each other and trying to figure out how to handle different situations. Today, they're discussing some of the common language they use when they're trying to explain a change they're making, a legacy they're building, or a problem they are trying to solve. They know that to leave a legacy, it needs to be something that is strong enough to support itself without having to hold onto a different system or push down another idea. The swimming metaphor has shaped how they communicate their vision and can help you inspire people with your own vision, too.

Communication is a key element of leadership and leaving a lasting legacy. The way that we speak to those around us impacts everything we are able to do and accomplish, yet so often we don't realize the pitfalls that exist and how easy it is to slip into one of them. Today, Ted and Lisa are sharing from their experiences with communication pitfalls over their years of leadership.

If you've ever felt obligated to do something, Ted and Lisa have been there, too. Today they are discussing how the feeling of obligation can be compounded when a unique skill is involved that makes it feel like you are the only option. In those cases, how do you make wise decisions that build toward your legacy?

If you're not growing, you're dying - so you've got to start thinking growth. Ted and Lisa have been preparing for growth, in this episode we discuss how.

How do you position yourself for the right future opportunities? Today we're discussing some of the moves that have transformed our lives, even when they didn't seem to make sense in the moment. Join us!

The plan we start with will often morph as we go on. As much as we want to cling to the original idea, sometimes we realize the goals we set weren't the ones we really cared about or the rewards we put in place no longer hold the appeal they originally did. When this happens, how do we know whether to push through to the other side or make an adjustment? And if we need to make an adjustment, what is the most effective way to make that adjustment? Talking from personal experience, we are sharing where we are on our own journey with this today! Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

Rejection is something no one wants to deal with - whether we are on the receiving end of it or we are the ones giving it. So how do we handle it knowing that we cannot make an impact with our lives without dealing with rejection in some capacity. Using examples from our lives, we're talking about the rejection that has shaped us and is still shaping us as we are continuing to move forward and build. Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

Resilience is one of the most important traits to have when we're talking about building a legacy that needs to be built over a long time period. Whether it's dealing with other people's opinions or - more commonly - dealing with our own internal doubts, the choice to remain and be resilient is often the difference between a lasting legacy and a dead dream. Let's talk about how we can go about building resilience in our lives. Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

Ever wonder what people are experiencing when you talk to them? Whether you're checking in or trying to get their buy-in on a project you're starting, they often "smell" what's coming before you start talking. How do we effectively communicate while being excited about what we're talking about? Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

When moving forward, we can focus on what to do. But what if we end up doing something that isn't *quite* what we should be doing? How do we know if it's time to pivot, time to do a 180, or time to push beyond what we are currently doing? Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

When vision-casting to the people we're leading, are you more focused on clearing the path for the vision or building fences so no one can walk away from your vision? Both matter, but how do we properly implement this? Let's talk about this! Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

Setting big goals is awesome, but how often do we overestimate our short-term ability and then think that we are limited in our long-term growth potential? We are talking about the importance of building momentum while keeping our short-term and long-term focused on the right things so that we can effectively build long into the future. Let's talk about this! Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

Personality styles, introvert/extrovert, relationship needs. We know we are unique. Knowing this, have you considered what your leadership style might be? Take a listen as we discuss different types of leadership styles and the strength that comes from knowing what yours is and what the best way is to utilize it.

We love to focus on positive legacies because that's what we need to leave behind, but what other legacies can be left? If we recognize the ones that have been left to us, we can acknowledge them and change our perspective walking forward.

Changes can be difficult - many people fear change. Let's talk about embracing change, making smart changes, and the way we can approach change in the future to better equip our legacies for success.

Undoubtedly, one of the most important parts of a legacy is the financial pillar. So, what is your mindset regarding your financial legacy? Let's discuss it in today's episode.

Many of us have found ways to get started feeling motivated - but the magic is in the staying power. Ted and Lisa of Legacy Builders International discuss strategies and mindsets to help you figure out what gets you and KEEPS you motivated in this episode of the podcast.

Ted and Lisa are talking about how physical spaces impact our lives and our ability to build a legacy and leave an impact. In this season of spending so many spending time at home, it can become very obvious what in your home is working and which things need to be worked on. For some extra motivation on why this is important to acknowledge and tackle, let's talk about this today! Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

Ted and Lisa are talking about failure today! And they are excited about it! Failure, whether you like it or not, is a part of the journey. Knowing that, how do we handle it? And how to reframe it so we can grow through it and not hate the process? Let's talk! Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

In Episode 132, Ted and Lisa discussed how to start something that feels "too big". In this episode, they are talking about how to effectively communicate what you are starting while still maintaining the integrity of the other things you are working on. Does building a legacy mean walking away from your other work? Not necessarily. Does starting a second business mean you no longer care about your primary work? No. What if the two aren't in the same field? How do you talk about that? Join in for today's conversation! Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

(throwback episode) As Legacy Builders, our goal is to build something that is bigger than our own lifetimes. That means we are building something BIG. What do you do when it feels "too big"? What is the first step to get started? Ted and Lisa are tackling this today. Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

When communicating with others, how do you start to share what it is that you're doing? Actually, stepping back, how do you explain it to yourself? The answer to this question determines how effectively you're able to communicate and get people (including yourself) to understand what it is you are working to do and the legacy you are currently building. Ted and Lisa are sharing their successes and screw-ups today as they talk about the importance of WHY. Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

Have you ever looked at something being used by others and questioned whether or not it was a good use of time? Or maybe you judged it before you considered it? Ted and Lisa are talking about different tools today and how to figure out which are best for you to use (and which ones to ignore). Visit Us: www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com Insta: @legacybuildersintl Twitter: @legacybuildersi

Which one are you? Which one is better? This discussion seeks to find an answer - but you may be surprised where we land. Let's take a look at this dichotomy and peel back the layers to find how it could impact our legacies. www.LegacyBuildersIntl.com

In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, Ted and Lisa discuss how important it is to track goals and how to do it in a way that is thrilling for you rather than becoming a burden for you. Let us know what you have found works for you! Visit us: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, Ted and Lisa discuss the extremely important difference of being nice vs being kind. Most of us grew up with parents reminding us to be nice - but this advice could have been setting us up for failure. When building your legacy, how can you apply this principle? Visit us: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

Every season in life has its advantages, and they won't necessarily exist in the next season. Today, in the midst of a shelter in place order, Ted and Lisa are discussing how they are taking advantage of this unprecedented season and using it to help build their own legacies while practically helping other people. Using the SWOT analysis, we can set ourselves up for success, both in the immediate future and preparing ourselves for when we are able to return to "normal life". Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

In this season, there are so many people trying to work from home for the first time. As a couple who have worked from home while home-schooling their kids for the last two years, Ted and Lisa are sharing some of what they've learned to help as others are making this transition. Join in today, and share this with someone you know who is making this change. Also look at Ep 123 if you're wondering about the home-school side. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

Some people are highly competitive, some not so much. Whichever side of the camp you find yourself in, there are healthy and unhealthy ways to engage in competition. In today's podcast, we are talking about how to use competition to your benefit as you are building your legacy while keeping your relationships in tact. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

With so much changing so quickly, one thing we keep hearing is how stressed parents are about taking on pieces of their kids' education. Ted and Lisa have been homeschooling their kids for two years and are talking today about how to set up effective systems so that your kids can thrive and you can continue to build during this unprecedented time. Join us, and follow up with any questions you might have on our Legacy Builders facebook page. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

We all have ups and downs in whatever we are doing and in what we are trying to build. How do we know the difference between a rough season to walk through or the right moment to walk away? Because let's be honest, sometimes it's easier to start something new than it is to stop something that isn't working. With that in mind, today we're talking about one of our philosophies we use when considering whether or not it's time to pivot. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

Starting a project is fun and exciting. However, the question very quickly becomes, "How do I keep going when the 'shiny-ness' has worn off?" Sometimes this comes down to short-term willpower, but usually we wouldn't need to rely on that if we had planned appropriately at the beginning. Join us for a conversation from Ted, who likes to run quickly, and Lisa, who likes to overly plan, as they talk about how they found the happy middle. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

While all different types of intelligence are important, there's something unique about emotional intelligence. Before we can use it to fix our relationships, we must acknowledge ourselves. Where are these emotions coming from? How are they affecting me right now? How could I handle this better? This is just the beginning of a great conversation that can change the way we carry ourselves and build the lives we want, fully understanding our own reactions to what's happening around us and staying in control of ourselves in the process. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

We want to get to a place where we are emotionally healthy so we can make wise decisions with a clear mind. Once we are there, however, it can be tricky to change what we need to change because suddenly we feel better. So how do we know if we were walking through a season in life or if we're stuck in a cycle? And what do we do when we know where we are? Join us as we look at this idea together. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

Haters gonna hate, skunks gonna spray... if you punch them. Today Ted and Lisa are talking about what to do when you receive the criticism that isn't helpful critique but is instead someone wanting you to quit moving forward in your life. Whether it's family, work, finances, or a hobby, there is often someone on the sidelines telling you to give up trying. So when they yell, what do you do? How do you figure out the difference between someone asking a good question and someone who is trying to get you to question yourself? And if they're against, how do you respond in a way that doesn't give them credibility? Let's talk about this! Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

Ted and Lisa struggle with different sides of this topic, which makes today an interesting discussion. "Yes" and "No" are both complete answers, but how do you manage the feeling of needing to explain to the people around you why you made the choice you did? And what if they don't fully understand? Are we responsible to make sure they have really heard us? And if they don't listen, is it our responsibility to then back down from our initial decision and fix it? Yes, that was a lot of questions, but there are so many that happen between making a decision and having that decision actually actively carried out. So how we give one answer and move on in a way that is healthy for all parties involved and clearly communicates our own boundaries to the people around us and, more importantly, to ourselves? Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

Have you ever heard someone praising another person and saying something like, "They're so successful. Also, did you know they don't eat ___?" Depending on how this conversation continued, it might turn into a discussion about possible eating habits you could copy or maybe other aspects of their success. But how do you know if those eating habits really impacted their ability to succeed? Is it something that is merely related (the person happens to eat a certain way and has success) or did one thing cause the other? Knowing the difference can make all the difference in the choices you choose to make as you learn about the lives of the people around you. [Also, this is one of our favorite discussions in our household.] Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

"Declutter" is a word we often hear associated with our homes (how many shows can you think of that center around this?). And today, we're focusing on that as well, but not with the end-goal of having a home that looks nice, but rather a life that is impactful. There is something unexplainable that links of physical spaces to our ability to focus and accomplish what we set out to do in life, so we're having a discussion on where to start the process to see an impact as quickly as possible so that you can continue to focus on your legacy. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

The mindset that we approach everyday life with is pivotal in how our future is formed. So today we are talking about the difference between have a "victim" or a "victor" mindset. It changes our language, how we make decisions, and how we interact with the people around us. We welcome you to join us in our conversation today! Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

We assume that legacies are good things (and we hope that they are). But what type of legacy do we leave if we choose to operate in foolish thinking and unwise decisions? And how do we protect ourselves from those choices? We're going to be digging into a proverb we found interesting this week as we discuss the potential legacies we can leave behind. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

There are many good reasons to say "yes" to different opportunities, but what is the difference between a good reason and a great reason? Today we are discussing how to choose the right things that will grow you and grow what you are trying to build - even if you aren't actively building right now. What things have you said "yes" or "no" to that have helped you? And what can help you moving forward? Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

There are so many costs to take into consideration anytime we make decisions that can (and will!) impact our futures and the legacies we are trying to build. With this, how do we determine which past decisions should impact our future and which past decisions we should essentially ignore in order to make good forward progress? As we discuss what sunk costs and how they impact what we are trying to build, we hope that you will consider the decisions that you are currently making and - hopefully - get a better understanding of what you are really basing them on. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

How aware are you of your personality type and how you naturally function? Do you find this to be helpful or hindering? With so many ways to define yourself (Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, Strengths Finder, ARNO Profile), it can be easy to get lost in the data and forget that the data isn't the end-all-be-all of who we are. So with that, we are talking about how our personalities play into what we are building and how we can use who we are in a way that is the most beneficial to what we are trying to do. Join us for this conversation! Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

We often self-define as "creative" or "not creative" and treat creativity as something that is only artistic and is definitely static. But what I'd we've been defining creativity wrong? How could that be impacting our lives and work? To build a legacy, we must think differently - creatively even - to come up with solutions the world doesn't yet know it needs. Let's have a conversation about this and learn how to increase your ability to problem solve and create. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

So often "Write a Book" is listed as a life-long goal, but how does that process actually work? And how do you write a book that addresses what people think they need while still giving them what they ACTUALLY need (you know what we're talking about!). In this episode, Ted is interviewing Lisa on the book-writing process (she's written two books and created multiple courses). She shares her process (it's not what you think) and her reasons behind her process that are rooted in her anthropology background. Join us for an interesting conversation. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

Whether the word "networking" fills you with excitement or dread, we understand the importance of having the right connections (relationships, mentors, advisers). Networking is less about an event and more a mindset that we carry with us into the everyday. Listen in as we talk through what we've learned over the years in this area, and how it has positively impacted where we are today. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

Moving into something greater can be so exciting, so why is it that we often focus on criticizing what we are moving away FROM in the process? Today we're talking about moving forward in a way that keeps relationships intact while recognizing that the next step of the journey is something that you're looking forward to. What are you moving to? And what is something great you've learned from the season that you are currently leaving? Let's chat! Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com

When you get a vision for what could be, do you impulsively take the first step or do you step back and strategize every possibility? At what point is a fast step a waste of energy? And at what point is waiting to plan simply just wasting time? Ted and Lisa are discussing this conflict between these two ways of engaging the world, how to find the benefit in the other perspective, and how two opposites can partner well to tackle the world. Join us, identify yourself, and figure out next steps to make sure you are surrounded by the people who can support you and your goals. Visit our website: LegacyBuildersIntl.com