Purpose Chasers Podcast| Author| Transformational Life & Business Coach| Keynote Speaker|

It's no secret that Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs drives and motivates human behavior. Each stage is the motivating factor behind what you are doing and why you are doing it. When it comes to business, these needs only intensify when it comes to you and your employees.    Suppose you want to create a successful business where the success is mutually beneficial for everyone involved. In that case, you must start with the first level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. After understanding your employee's needs, you also need to recognize and understand your needs as the entrepreneur and owner of the company.    Purpose Chasers, if you missed last week's episode where I broke down Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how to fit the company's vision with your employee's driving factors and behaviors, I invite you to go back and listen to part one. Last week, I took a deep dive into recognizing and understanding your employees' needs, specifically how you can help them attain them and how you and your team will reap many benefits, including maximum production, happiness, and self-fulfillment.   This week, I'm focusing on you, the entrepreneur. When creating a solid business, four main contributing factors keep any entrepreneur out of the lower levels of the Hierarchy of Needs: Cash Flow, Paying Yourself First, Chain of Command/Leadership, and Systems. While individuals commonly refer to a typical 9-5 job as a rat race, it's easy to fall into the entrepreneurial roller coaster trap. To get off the roller coaster for good, tune in as I help you dial in these four systems to create space for you to do what you do best.   Topics Discussed: Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs breakdown Why efficient systems are Gospel in business Solution-minded vs. problem-minded How to spot an immediate crisis vs. something you can come back to Ready to stop working for your business and have your business start working for you? To gain access to resources I've created for you and learn how to work with me and my marketing team to grow and scale your business, visit www.markcrandall.net   Quotes: Mark Crandall   "Being pulled into all the problems within your company will bring you down faster than anything else. A chain of command or order of business needs to be put in place to ensure you can get out of the weeds.” “Chain of command is CRUCIAL. If you want to grow and scale your company, you must be out of the problems. You need to train and empower team members to make decisions to solve problems so that you are not pulled into every single issue that arises.” “Building systems without accountability is useless because there is no structure to ensure the systems get followed.” “You'll never feel at your highest self if you're constantly solving problems and never put preventative measures in place to ensure those problems never happen again. That's the core definition of systems.”

According to Abraham Maslow, all humans operate inside a Hierarchy of Needs. The Hierarchy of Needs includes Physiological Needs, Safety, Love and Belonging, Esteem, and Self-Actualization. These needs are what drive and motivate human behavior. When it comes to business, creating a vision for your employees to align themselves with is the key to recruiting and maintaining employees.    This week, I'm sharing a quick overview of the 5 Stages of the Hierarchy of Needs and how to fit the company's vision with your employees' driving factors and behaviors. Once you recognize and understand your employees' needs and how you can help them attain them, you and your team will reap many benefits, including maximum production, happiness, and self-fulfillment.   Purpose Chasers, be sure to tune in next week as I share part two of how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs applies to business, specifically how it applies to entrepreneurs and business owners.    Topics Discussed: Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs breakdown How to help your employees map out a career, not a job Goal setting as a team vs. individual goals (hint: teamwork is HIGHLY beneficial) Create a vision that motivates your to take on new roles and responsibilities Ready to stop working for your business and have your business start working for you? To gain access to resources I've created for you and learn how to work with me and my marketing team to grow and scale your business, visit www.markcrandall.net.   Quotes: "My belief of the Hierarchy of Needs is that you can never have enough behaviors that are driving multiple phases of the hierarchy because your behavior is dictated in that single stage you are seeking to fulfill."  “Every human is striving to get to a place of self-actualization, the desire to become the most that one can be, but a lot of people never get to experience that because they don't get the lower level needs met.” “I use all my team members' goals to drive my behavior. Team members hitting their goals and hierarchy of needs allows me to sustain self-actualization.”

This week, I'm sharing the lessons learned from terminating two individuals who are near and dear to me. Terminating employees who are like friends and family is one of the most challenging decisions I've ever had to make in business. But one of the most valuable takeaways is the importance of asking how YOU can do better. How can you be a better leader and team leader? What areas can you improve on to future-proof the relationships in and out of your company?    While entrepreneurs and team leaders don't regularly ask this, it's important to instill it into your team. When you own up to your mistakes and treat others equally, you create a strong accountability structure moving forward that everyone can pick up on. On the flip side, just as owning up to your mistakes is necessary for team success, so is praise and appreciation. Ensuring that you point out the achievements of your team members lets them know that you're investing in their growth and security.    Purpose Chasers, be sure to tune in next week as I share how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs applies to business, specifically how it applies to your employees and team members.    Topics Discussed: The Number 1 question to ask yourself when facing adversity in your business Why owning your mistakes makes you a better leader Finding mutual ground and equality with your team Establishing a solid accountability structure Understanding the balance between praise and demand Ready to stop working for your business and have your business start working for you? To gain access to resources I've created for you and learn how to work with me and my marketing team to grow and scale your business, visit www.markcrandall.net   Quotes:   Mark Crandall   "Whenever something happens that negatively impacts your company, the most important question to ask yourself is, "What can I do better."  “An iron fist can only go so far, but too much praise can get you in trouble. Finding the balance between praise and demand is key.” “I never want to be better than the team beside me. I don't view myself as better or less than the people surrounding me. We are all equal.” “Making money is great, but not on the backs of those you rarely show appreciation to.” “Good is the enemy of the great. Keeping the good may prevent the great from ever gracing you with their presence.”

If you're an active listener of the show, then you might remember Episode 100, where I chatted with Nathaniel Bruno, Owner of Community Solar Authority, about my entrepreneurial journey and how he helped me get started. It was a fantastic conversation about the two main lessons I learned in entrepreneurship and the incredible insight I gleaned from Nat's own experiences. Well, Purpose Chasers, I decided to bring him back for an all-new episode.  Nat Been has been an entrepreneur since college and is currently on his 6th business. He's lived in a van for three years and traveled all over the US and overseas. Now, homesteading in Texas, he's been running a solar business without ever meeting his business partners in person ever since Covid-19. In this episode, Nat shares his own entrepreneurial journey and how he became a community authority within the solar industry.  Be sure to listen in as we discuss the truth behind what it takes to be a business owner, how to grow your business and scale yourself out of your company, and why entrepreneurship isn't for everyone (and that's okay!) Topics Discussed: Going all in and focusing on ONE business at a time Being intentional in both your personal life and business The KEYS to creating healthy partnerships (and the dangers to look out for) Why it's near impossible to scale out of a consulting business Ready to stop working for your business and have your business start working for you? To gain access to resources I've created for you and learn how to work with me and my marketing team to grow and scale your business, visit www.markcrandall.net Connect with Nat Bruno: Website: https://www.communitysolarauthority.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/community-solar-authority/ Quotes: Nat Bruno "I started with my good friend and consulting client; next thing you know, I had three businesses. And that quickly led to burnout. I sold everything, took off on the road, lived in a van, and traveled through the US and Canada to enjoy life. Running three businesses, I finally had to say enough and focus on one business. And now I'm all in on one business, and since then, things have been super clear in my life, and I'm a lot more intentional in everything I do in life and business."  “There's always going to be that entrepreneur in me that's always looking for what's next, what can I do better, and how do I be better. I don't think I'll ever truly feel settled and content.”  When I was on the road, I had a very specific framework of what I was looking for in my next venture, one that had unlimited income potential, the ability to work from anywhere, and the ability to hire and train my replacement. I didn't want to be the only one. In consulting, being the face of a company, you're never going to be able to get out of it because people want you and only you, not your replacement.” Mark Crandall "I stay behind the computer and work on marketing strategies that break the internet. But I'm also a visionary, so I like to look at a company and the hazards and issues that could arise." "There are a lot of dynamics that go into healthy relationships with your business partners. Being able to have clear communication with your partnerships is essential." "I quit my 9-5 to be a business owner, and then I started working 24 hours a day. There's a degree of crazy that's involved in being an entrepreneur. That's why most companies don't make it. It's not for everyone.” 

If you lead your business with honesty and integrity, you're setting yourself up for a successful company. While building a scalable company isn't for the faint of heart, it is doable and it can be done the right way. You just have to nurture your relationships and honor your previous agreements.    But sometimes other people don't always hold their end of the bargain. One of the key lessons I share this week is how a $8k error made by a former supplier has made my company more money than I can count. One of the most important lessons you can learn from your mistakes is how to leverage your errors in order to grow. Owning up to your mistakes and recognizing ways to improve will help you create stronger relationships and scale your company. When you constantly evaluate what you're doing and how you're doing it, the room for error shrinks over time.    Not only can you leverage your mistakes but you can also leverage your relationships. Though, the number one thing you have to remember about leverage is that you have to have some weight on the other side of the scale. If you don't have something to offer on your end, it's a lead that goes nowhere and the other person can see that it's not a mutual benefit for them. To learn more about how to leverage your mistakes, strengthen your relationships, and how technology can propel your growth and scalabilyt, tune into this week's episode of Purpose Chasers!   Topics Discussed: Streamlining your business to make it more efficient to scale up Why you need a “fail safe” tracking method for your business Red flags to look out for when doing business with other suppliers How technology helps your business stay accountable Ready to stop working for your business and have your business start working for you? To gain access to resources I've created for you and learn how to work with me and my marketing team to grow and scale your business, visit www.markcrandall.net   Quotes:   "Technology saves time and minimizes the risk of error through accountability” “A lot of companies should be asking themselves how they can leverage their errors.” “We can be friends but if you don't navigate business from a high-level of integrity with my interest in mind, there is no friendship. I'm thinking about you and how to be the best customer possible but if you're thinking about yourself, it's not going to work.”  “One of the key ingredients to rapid and massive revenue scale is strengthening and leveraging relationships in business.”  “The time on-site should be spent being as productive as humanly possible.”

If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or industry leader, then you've more than likely heard the phrase, “cashflow is king” or “cash is king.” Just because you make millions of dollars a year doesn't mean you pocket millions of dollars. On paper, it may look like you've made tons of money per job, but in practice, you may be losing more money than you even realize. But what if I told you there's a better strategy? One that can ensure you're getting paid first while also paying your employees and paying off any surprises along the way. (i.e., renting equipment).   This week, I'm sharing the formula that I've created within my own companies to ensure each business is in a healthy financial state. One of the biggest pieces of this formula is recognizing that your finances can't be a guessing game. There has to be an effective mathematical equation put in place to predictably hit your margins every time. Once the needs of the customers are met, and the job is completed, then you can start paying yourself first. But only after accurately calculating every step of the process.    Topics Discussed: The TRUTH behind the notion “cashflow is king”  Gamifying the financial state of your business Why you should NEVER spend money that you don't have in your pocket Expenses most business owners never consider until it's time to pay the bill Ready to stop working for your business and have your business start working for you? To gain access to resources I've created for you and learn how to work with me and my marketing team to grow and scale your business, visit www.markcrandall.net   Quotes:   "If the owners are stressed out about money, the employees are stressed out about money, and that is absolutely no way to live." “You never want more money going out than you have coming in." “You get to plan what the IRS takes. They don't get to tell you what they're taking.” “Your financial systems can be the greatest asset or the most profound downfall within your company.”

In this episode Frank Crinite shares the journey of branding himself to sell over 100 cars per month on average.  With 0 marketing dollars Frank has built his livilihood on the word of mouth of all of his previous customers. Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net

This week, I'm sharing how my company went from $0 to $1.5 million in solar sold in a five-month span. While many people see this as a wild unicorn, luck of the draw experience, there's just no such thing. By putting systems and automations in place, doing the work with honesty and integrity, building relationships with our clients, and keeping them in the know at all times, my team and I were able to grow and scale in an authentic way. Everyone wants to grow and scale their business, but not everyone is willing to put the work in. Too many businesses are profit driven and completely void of strong customer relationships. Yes, growing and scaling your business is possible. But you must first focus on strengthening your relationships. Not just the relationships you have with your team but also the relationships you have with your clients and potential clients. To future-proof your company, you have to first lead with honesty and integrity. Topics Discussed: Why there's no such thing as beginners luck The REAL keys to success (that nobody wants to talk about) How to systematize every aspect of your company Learning new ways to overcome obstacles in your business Ready to stop working for your business and have your business start working for you? To gain access to resources I've created for you and learn how to work with me and my marketing team to grow and scale your business, visit www.markcrandall.net Quotes: "One of the hardest parts was teaching our team that every human we come into contact with is a potential customer." “Do not put all of your eggs in one basket. Do not rely solely on one platform to do anything for your company.” “We really doubled down on our belief that customers come before profit always. We've learned lessons along the way and have owned our mistakes because we are a company that operates with honesty and integrity, and that's what separates us from the rest.” “When I had this conversation a year ago, I was talking to my team about this path, but the map hadn't been created. There was no point A and point B. I just knew that I wanted to do it, and it would open up eventually if I kept putting the intention there, and now it's happening.”

There is no such thing as “slot machine” growth, only slow and steady growth. Too many business owners make uneducated guesses about their financial health. But in order to grow and scale your business, you must take out the guessing game and start figuring out the correct mathematical equation. In order to do that, you must first put the systems and automations in place to take your business to the next level.    This week, I'm sharing how I 6x'ed Energy Shield of New Hampshire with just a Google Document and a CRM in just two short years and how we went from 5 employees to 15 and counting.    When I first moved back to New Hampshire and gained ownership of Energy Shield of New Hampshire, there were no systems in place. There was no way to track customer appointments, deposits or final payments, materials ordered, and there was no schedule of projects from start to finish. There was a lot of money being thrown out the door.    So I got busy building systems, hiring the right people for the right positions, tracking where the money was going in and out, and effectively communicating with every single client of ours. One of the biggest takeaways was that no homeowner wants to be surprised when it's time to pay their final bill at the end of the day. The key to ensuring there are no secrets or surprises for the homeowner is to set clear expectations, use effective communication, and ensure everything is organized on the backend.    Topics Discussed: Setting the tone for your team and your clients Financial health: one of the most overlooked things in business Why $ raises aren't keeping your employees happy How to scale your business despite the growing material costs Why you need to build systems before you hit the throttle   Ready to stop working for your business and have your business start working for you? To gain access to resources I've created for you and learn how to work with me and my marketing team to grow and scale your business, visit www.markcrandall.net   Quotes:   “One main principle we as a company carry through our entire process is customers over profit.” “We have direct communication with the customers. Even if we can't do their job, we are in contact with and talk to every single customer or potential customer that comes our way.” “One of the greatest money losses for businesses is that they crank up their marketing efforts before they ever have systems in place to ensure client calls are being answered, appointments are being booked, and the homeowner is being followed up with.” “With effective systems in place, can scale your business and know the outcomes on the other side.”

No amount of money can determine your worth. If you're unhappy with where you are and what you're doing, the dollar signs mean nothing. You could be making millions of dollars, but that doesn't mean a thing if you're constantly feeling like you're running in circles, utterly dissatisfied with where you're at in life. Tired of feeling stressed out, bogged down with work, and frustrated with how you're feeling at the end of the day? Then this episode is for you.  This week, I'm diving into the epiphany I had four years ago around the difference between working off a retainer to working for ownership. I also walk you through the moment that completely changed my life and business for the better. After taking ownership of 8 companies over the past few years, I've gained incredible insight into how to run a better business model, the main ingredient for authentic and effective marketing, and how to strengthen my relationships with clients and friends-turned-business partners. Be sure to listen in as I share my top 10 lessons learned in business and why making more money could be costing you joy.  Want to learn more about how I scaled Energy Shield of New Hampshire with just a google document and a CRM? Stay tuned for the next week's episode as I share how YOU can do the same with your company! Topics Discussed: Why raising your rates won't fix your disconnect with the work you're doing How to effectively mix friendships and business partnerships Making progress by taking calculated risks Recognizing there are no failures, just costs associated with life lessons  Why you should NEVER sacrifice authentic relationships for shiny, new objects Ready to stop working for your business and have your business start working for you? To gain access to resources I've created for you and learn how to work with me and my marketing team to grow and scale your business, visit www.markcrandall.net Quotes: "I was all over the road, doing a lot of things. The revenue was awesome, but I was super frustrated. Praises were shouted from the rooftops about my work, but the frustration was building. I repeatedly raised my rates, trying to match my worth per hour. I was up to making $2,500 an hour and still didn't feel I was getting what I was worth for the results I was producing." "You can teach organizations and systems, but you can't teach someone to hustle." "I didn't understand the conundrum I was facing. I didn't understand the dollar-per-hour battle I was in. Then later, I learned that no amount of money could compensate me per hour. As my skills, experience, and track record increased, and the testimonies piled up surrounding what I was doing with the clients I was working with, and the results they were getting just weren't adding up." "I have such a high standard for myself and the work I'm performing for my clients that I never want to take on again more than I can do at a 110%. It's not fair to my other clients." "You're not building a business, you're building a reputation."

In 2020, I went inward. In a pursuit to tap into my deer calling, I paused Purpose Chasers®, put my head down, and went all in on doing the inner work. With the growing rise of Covid-19, I removed the pressure and noise from my life, both online and offline, to limit the negative space around me and fulfill what I had been called to do. In a span of fewer than two years, I've gained incredible insight, made strong relationships, scaled businesses, and, the best part, my second son was born.    This week marks the first solo episode I've recorded since July of 2020. Back in 2020, I shared my gratitude with the Purpose Chasers® community and all the lessons I learned along the way. Now, I'm going all in helping individuals grow and scale their companies with no end in sight. By putting the systems in place, growing the right team, and tracking your metrics, it has never been a better time to scale out of your company and take back your most precious asset: time.    Topics Discussed: Why you need to spend more time and energy growing an effective team Putting all of your energy into growing one thing vs. a bunch of little things Tracking your metrics to jumpstart your scalability  The many benefits of shutting out the noise, pressing pause, & going inward   Ready to stop working for your business and have your business start working for you? To gain access to resources I've created for you and learn how to work with me and my marketing team to grow and scale your business, visit www.markcrandall.net   Throwback to the last solo episode of Purpose Chasers®  Ep. 90: COVID-19 and Removing the Pressure and Noise https://open.spotify.com/episode/6rVy63MRZHKCWNBeaJaVMe?si=JOBY-c_VTQChEAvrK-ovCA     Quotes:   “So many individuals think that spending more money is the only way to make more money, but that's not been my experience.” “With the amount of energy I had spread across the board on all of the things I was working on, what would happen if I had just put all that energy into one thing?” “I can scale your company from 1 million to 10 million with a google document and a CRM. It blows people's minds. People believe you need Slack, Builder Trend, this trinket, and that add-on. No, you don't. You need a google document to track the jobs you have going and track the flow. And you need the CRM to set up all the automation and all communication coming in from customers.” “When you build businesses that can operate without you, there is no limit to the scalability of those ventures.” “It's hard to get an owner or operator of a business to release their grip on their company. But when they build the necessary systems, they can free up their time and work on growing the business vs. working in the business.”

When it comes to building strong relationships and creating a business that lasts for generations, it's never about the money. While money is a resource that helps you grow your business, the end goal should always be about leaving communities better than you found them.    This week, I am talking with Sean about what led to him launching, scaling, and selling his roofing company for $20M. Sean shares insight into how his unique business model served his local community and made long-lasting relationships with his clients. We talk in-depth about the importance of focusing on people over profits and why getting jobs doesn't mean you're winning the race. We also discuss the entrepreneurial spirit of always looking to level up and how to grow and scale your business the right way.    Remember, commas in your bank account mean nothing if you're not nurturing relationships outside of the company. At the end of the day, the end result isn't the $ amount you take home but your reputation and the reputation of your company that lasts a lifetime.    Topics Discussed: Owning mistakes as an entire team  Why money is only part of the process, not the end goal The difference between revenue and profit  How to create a legacy business Building a solid foundation for your company   Ready to stop working for your business and have your business start working for you? To gain access to resources I've created for you and learn how to work with me and my marketing team to grow and scale your business, visit www.markcrandall.net   Quotes:   “Nothing has the potential to appreciate or scale like owning multiple businesses, especially businesses that own real estate.” “How you perform when things go wrong separates you from your competition. It's okay to make mistakes because it allows you to go out there and show them why they hired you vs. the other guys.” “There are people out there willing to lend a helping hand, bounce ideas off, and give you the motivation to start your entrepreneurial journey. All it takes is reaching out.” “Get yourself out there and talk to people. You never know who you will come across willing to give you the motivation and get you started on your journey.”

Are you looking at the world as transactions or relationships? Tired of robo-pitching out to the wind in hopes of finding average places to land? If you've been wanting to develop long-lasting relationships, then now is the time to change your method! Our guest this week shares the importance of treating potential podcast guests as future friendships and how to lead with heart. This week, I am talking with Tom Schwab, Author, Speaker, Teacher, and Podcast Interview Marketing Pioneer. Tom shares incredible insight into why our main goal should always be about creating and maintaining friendships. When we lead with a heart of service, we are able to increase the level of impactful conversations and create meaningful relationships. Join us this week as we learn why our relationships are more than just click funnels and robo-pitches.  Topics Discussed: Treating people as relationships instead of pitching baseballs The importance of adding value to others Understanding that more is not always better  Shifting our focus from selling to conversation Understanding relationships as our most valuable currency Why a heart of service will never lead to a sellout Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net Connect with Tom Schwab Website: https://interviewvalet.com  --- Quotes: Mark Crandall “Podcasting is all about having a platform to leverage to build relationships with other humans.” “Newsflash: The higher level the guest is, the less likely they are to share out the episode that they do with you.” “There are people who are looking to serve and those that are looking to use.”  Tom Schwab “You pitch a baseball but you introduce a human being.” “When people are pitching, it's dehumanizing. And it's dehumanizing to the host. It basically says, hey, I want to use and abuse your podcast for my transaction, or have a one night stand.” “If we start with the connection with a method of service and a heart of service, that will go a lot farther than doing as a transaction because podcasters can see that transaction from a mile away.” “The whole goal is to build relationships, not only with the host but with the audience.” “Instead of jab, jab, jab, right hook, I say serve, serve, serve, ask.” “Make sure that you offer clear value and make sure it's clear that you're not there selling.” “There are three types of people that podcast hosts want to have on their show: friends, friends of friends, and people they want to be their friends.” “Relationships are the ultimate currency. That's where you get a richer life from. It's not from all these little transactions.”  ‘People have no idea how much harm that they are doing to their brand by robo-pitching or by abusing their audience.” “You aren't one funnel away, you are on conversation away.”  “You can only sell out your audience one time then you're exposed for who you are.”

What do you want to create in life? If you could pick one thing to do for the rest of your life, what would it be? Who would you like to become?    This week, I am talking with Nat Bruno about the two main lessons I've learned from him since the start of my entrepreneurial journey nearly six years ago. Nat has since guided me down the entrepreneurial path by sharing incredible resources and insight from his own experiences. And I want to do the same for you.    Your dreams of traveling the world with your significant other or ensuring a spot at your child's championship game while your business runs itself don't have to be in vain. If you could do, create, or become anything in this world, what would it be, and what do you have to change to make them happen? What is preventing you from living the life of your dreams and achieving your biggest goals?   Topics Discussed: Why your number ONE business consultant is Google Understanding that cashflow is KING in business The greatest misconceptions behind entrepreneurship How to analyze your limiting beliefs and let go of fear   Ready to stop working for your business and have your business start working for you? To gain access to resources I've created for you and learn how to work with me and my marketing team to grow and scale your business, visit www.markcrandall.net   Quotes:   Mark Crandall   “You don't have anything if you don't have cash flow." "There's always a way through in business." “Anything and everything is possible. Six years ago, I never would have thought I'd have multiple multi-million companies that I'd scale myself out of and be helping other entrepreneurs scale out of their own businesses.” Nat Bruno "Focus on one thing and say no to everything else. Make "no" your default answer." "Put all of your energy and all of your focus into one thing starting out."

Are you living with unwanted F.A.T.? Do you often feel depressed, stressed, or less than in any area of your life? If you struggle to own your worth or struggle with feeling confident in yourself, then you might just be lettering F.A.T. get in the way of stepping into your greatest potential.   This week, I am talking with Natalie Jill, Fat Loss Expert turned High-Performance Coach and host of the Leveling Up podcast. Natalie shares with us how she kills FAT for a living, both the fat on our bodies AND the F.A.T. getting in the way of showing up for ourselves. We discuss the importance of focusing on relationships in and outside of business as well as how to define your own version of success. Join us this week as we continue to change the way society views hustle and why we need to burn our false assumed truths.  Topics Discussed: How F.A.T. (false assumed truths) is holding us back The dangers of living a false life Why keeping up appearances keeps us down Stages of comparison (and why it robs us of our potential) Changing the way society views hustle Focusing on building relationships rather building an empire Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net Connect with Natalie Jill Website: https://www.nataliejillfitness.com  ---   Quotes:   Mark Crandall   “If you don't know how to throw me a softball, then i'm not going to get in the batter's box.” “There are people who look for any fault, any judgement because they want to take away the focus of their own F.A.T., false assumed truths.”  “You want to know how most businesses fail? They spend way more time on their logo and business name then they do building relationships.” “There is no definition for success outside of spiritual practices without comparing yourself to somebody else.” Natalie Jill “What we believe is our truth, always. So whatever you believe, you're right.”  “Most people that have not achieved a goal that they think they want is because of their beliefs around them” “It has to make sense for my audience”  “If it doesn't end up making sense for me, financially, timewise, or funwise, then I don't want it anymore. If it doesn't light me up and brings added stress to my life, it doesn't matter how much money it brings in if I'm not happy.”

What do your calls currently look like? What does your schedule currently look like? If you were to look over the last month of networking calls, Zoom meetups, and “get to know you” follow-ups, what would they look like to you? Truth is, many individuals are bound to their calendars and taking calls they don't actually want to be taking.   Lesson #14 of what I have learned in entrepreneurship over the years is this: Stop showing up for the “Takers”, your calendar opens us to serve the “Givers”! How many calls and meetups from your calendar actually moved the needle for you and your business? When was the last time you truly connected with someone else over the phone and not because they were trying to sell you something?    This lesson has been a tough one to learn and one that I have had to learn time after time. Don't make the same mistakes I've made. Stop penciling every hour of every day to calls that don't serve you or your business. Unless you truly value the relationships you have already cultivated online, it's not worth it to show up for the “takers”. Instead, use your time wisely for those who give with our expectations on the other end.  Topics Discussed: The importance of implementing healthy boundaries in your calendar Creating the space to evaluate the lessons learned in entrepreneurship  Why I'm pursuing the entrepreneurship journey  What happens when we lead with our insecurities & overdeliver our value The dangers in showing your poker face in business Learning to give without expectations and selfish motives   Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net   --- Quotes:   Mark Crandall   “Many people may show up as heart-centered and giving. But when the rubber meets the road, whether you interview them, bring them into your mastermind, or partner with them, they get what they want, and then they're gone.” “Have these individuals matched the value that you're giving out? Have they brought you something in return or moved the needle for you in business? It may sound like a selfish evaluation but it's something that you have to do.” “How do I show up in a way that I bring value but that I don't overdeliver from a place of seeking to compensate my own insecurities?”  “Everybody, especially those in business and in the online space, wants something. They're not just building relationships because they want more relationships. Sure, they may want to build relationships but there's something else that they want to gain from these relationships as well.”

Did you know that there is a major difference between sales funnels and marketing your product? Although both work well in tandem with each other, sales funnels only capture the effectiveness of marketing. However, when implemented in the right way, sales funnels and marketing can increase your revenue with effective strategy and firm foundations. Our guest this week shares how he found freedom from learning from his past marketing failures.  This week, I am speaking with Steve Larsen, Master Offer Crafter, Sales Funnel Creator, and host of Sales Funnel Radio to discuss the different levels of marketing and why sales funnels are only part of the equation. Steve shares his past experience of being the Lead Funnel Builder at ClickFunnels and how it led to receiving the Two Comma Club Award after reaching $1 million only 13 months later. Through his podcast, Steve shares his best practices, teaches the finer points of marketing, offer creation, and “funnelology”.  We discuss the biggest mistake most people make when launching a new product or service and what we can learn from Hollywood's effective marketing and promotional strategies. If you're looking for a quick, bite sized but epic conversation around the levels of marketing, then this episode is for you!  Topics Discussed: Why you need to create hype around launching a new product What hollywood can teach us about funnels and marketing  The difference between failure and freedom Switching the narrative around selling products and providing a solution Recognizing how relationships create more success than solopreneurship    Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net   Connect with Steve Larsen  Website: https://stevejlarsen.com  ---   Quotes: Steve Larsen  “One of the biggest things that I had to learn was the difference between a sales funnel builder and a marketer. I thought they were the same thing but they are not. You are just one funnel away from success, but you just have no idea which one it is.” “Funnels are very powerful but they're not marketing. Funnels capture the effects of marketing.”  “No matter the product, online or offline, the biggest mistake people make is that the first time they ever mention the fact that they have a product the day it's available. There is no hype or suspense built around it.” “It's no longer what I sell, it's who do I want to sell to and what are they struggling with? The market will tell you what they want you to sell them.” “I've never seen anyone make a million dollars on their own. The faster someone can get past the allure and sexiness of getting past a solopreneur, you go faster together.”  “Your first hire should also be a revenue generating role somehow. It helps that you're not the only revenue driver starting out the gate.”

Sick of spending money for little to no payout? Tired of investing in strategies that no longer work? I get it. We've all been there. We've all thrown money at false marketing schemes in hopes of hitting the jackpot. But what if I told you that you didn't have to treat marketing like a casino? What if there was a better way to build your business than on unsafe bets?   This week, I am sharing with you Lesson #10 that I have learned in business. When you treat Marketing like a casino, you lose a lot more than the money you threw on the table. So many people believe that by placing all your bets into one slot machine, the payout is exponential.    But that's NOT how Marketing works!   Marketing is more about building long lasting relationships than chasing dollar signs. Instead of hoping to hit the jackpot, learn how to leverage those relationships for the long haul. Don't let the bright lights and fancy card tricks blind you from investing in your future.  Topics Discussed: Why you don't have to spend millions of dollars on Ad Spend to be successful Focusing on backend systems & dialing in your business for a better ROI The hard truth about treating marketing & relationships like casinos Knowing when to increase your marketing efforts for your business   Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net   ---   Quotes: Mark Crandall “People tend to treat marketing like a casino where they walk up to the slot machine and put all their money in and expect to hit the jackpot. but that is absolutely NOT how it works.” “When you get the backend systems and get everything truly dialed in for your business, it works long term. You don't need to spend millions of dollars.”  “The greatest way to increase your business revenue is to make sure the backend systems are in place, your referral systems are in place, and your relationships are dialed in and then you can increase marketing afterwards.” “Marketing is an extension of your business and if your business isn't truly dialed in, then it makes no sense for you to increase marketing efforts because you're going to be wasting money.” “I'm in this to build long lasting and leverage those relationships so they pay out for a lifetime. If you have a business with broken relationships or broken systems, you can't really step into that Heart Centered Hustler's mindset.”

There are plenty of hard-working, manual labor individuals who are successful in their craft. But physical labor isn't the end all be all. In fact, it takes an incredible thought life and skilled decision making to jumpstart your financial success. Our guest this week speaks into the balance of working with both your hands and your mind in order to create a massive impact for yourself and those around you.  This week, I am speaking with Taylor Welch, best-selling author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO of Traffic and Funnels. Taylor believes that modern-day entrepreneurs when they are HEALTHY, not burned out, but CLEAR — have an unbelievable power to change the world for the better. His mission is to unlock & equip busy business owners to ascend to the NEXT level of impact, where they can unlock exponential growth & wealth accumulation. Tune into this episode of Heart-Centered Hustlers as we discuss essential practices such as self-awareness, agility, and adaptability in your business. We also dive into how to deal with internet trolls and why growth isn't a simple, linear process.   Topics Discussed: The importance of agility and adaptability in your business Practicing the art of self-manufactured resistance  Learning the two levels of delegation within business Recognizing wrong decisions as learning opportunities Leaving room for flexibility in routine  The power in spending emotional currency for life's lessons Knowing how (and when) to respond to internet trolls Why self-awareness is essential to continual growth Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net Connect with Taylor Welch Website: https://trafficandfunnels.com --

If you ever find yourself asking the questions, “What really matters in life?”, “What is our purpose?”, or “What is truly essential?”, then you are not alone. The truth is, we all ask ourselves these types of questions at some point in our lives. We can get so caught up in the noise of life that we forget how to truly live. That's why our guest this week shares incredible insight into living an essential life and how we can find meaning to these deep questions.  This week, I am speaking with Greg Mckeown, public speaker and author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. We discuss what it means to truly live an essential life by silencing the noise and tuning into our greater callings. Greg shares with us different strategies we can implement in order to make effective decisions for ourselves and those around us. We also dive into the importance of prioritizing your time, setting healthy boundaries, and recognizing areas for improvement.   Topics Discussed: Why we should always be teachable and ready  Implementing strategy for effective decision making  The importance of healthy boundaries & accountability Learning to be present with yourself & those around you The benefits of prioritizing your time & protecting your assets Recognizing essentialism as a collective sport  Changing the way we live our lives by one moment at a time  Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net Connect with Greg McKeown Website: https://gregmckeown.com  Resources Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0804137382?ie=UTF8&tag=randohouseinc5755-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0804137382  --- Quotes: Mark Crandall “The further I get, the more opportunities are present.”  “If I get off my practice and I start to get out of alignment with my practices, I find my life becomes more cluttered.” Greg McKeown “If you don't prioritize your life, somebody else will.” “Many people feel stretched too thin at work and at home. They feel busy but not productive. They feel like their day is being hijacked by other people's agenda for them.” “Books, of course, are not entirely dead things, there is a life to them. But they don't start breathing and living unless the reader comes and gives the other half of the life so to speak. When the student is ready, the teacher arrives. And it is on us to be in a moment to be teachable and ready.” “Essentialism found you because you were ready, because you were willing to look at your life in that moment and say alright this isn't what I meant to choose. I ended up choosing a strategy that I didn't mean to choose.” “The most important criteria is what my concious dictates what I should do. Ask yourself, “is this right?” “Is this the right thing to do?” Our consciousness is a spiritual thing.” “It's not about saying no to all the things, it's about saying yes to all the right things.” “I need to have an energized reminder, “pull me back to what's essential” reminder every week.” “Pause, close your eyes, take a deep breath, get into this moment and ask “what's important now?”, “What is essential now?”, “Is this essential?” And what happens next matters the most. Just do that next thing.” “Each of us has a unique, essential path to live and we always have enough time to complete that mission and to do what is essential.”

Stop trying to fill roles that you're not equipped to fill! Last week, I shared my super painful and expensive lesson of trying to be my own attorney. After years of trying to fill the wrong role in my business, I realized that to level up, I needed to call the experts.  This week, I am talking with my personal business attorney, Nicholas A. Dupre. Nick is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate and is a native Houstonian in his 15th year of practice. Before becoming an owner and partner of his own firm in 2017, Nick worked 12+ years for two premier boutique firms in the Houston and Woodlands area.  Nick assists and protects small to midsize businesses. His work concentrates on probate, estate and gift tax planning, business planning, taxation, and asset protection. Nick also focuses on estate administration, charitable organizations, real estate transactions, tax controversies, and intellectual property transactions. Nick is also married to his chemical engineer wife of 16 years and has four amazing children (3 girls and 1 boy) 10 years old and younger.   Join us this week as we discuss how to understand asset protections and bylaws for your business. We also talk about different vetting practices to ensure the right attorney for you.  Don't make the same mistakes I did. Hire the right business attorney for you. Your relationships (and your pocketbook) will thank you for it.  Topics Discussed: Learning how to separate the work you're doing from your business  Why a good contract keeps you out of litigation  The liabilities around acquisition and taking over equity in a company Viewing business attorneys as an investment, not an expense The importance of documenting everything!   Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net Connect with Nick Dupre Email: nick@stanfielddupre.com  Website: https://www.stanfielddupre.com  --- Quotes: Mark Crandall “Gaining a percentage of a company doesn't mean that you're gaining money, you could immediately be gaining debt. So, is the equity you're gaining in the positive or in the red?” Nick Dupre “When you form a company, there are two classes of people: The people that run it and the people that own it.”  “Once you get sued, it's too late to do any planning.”  “The sooner you can set it up appropriately and analyze, the better.”  “Good attorneys should be as invested in your business as possible.” “Negotiating is always better than litigating.” “Once you get into court, it's really hard to get out. And once you get into court, it gets really expensive really fast. Your attorney takes the emotion out of the situation and is the mouthpiece for your contract.”  “A good business attorney keeps your business upright and not keeps you bogged down in your lawsuits.” “A good attorney will know when to say no and find someone better suited for your specific need.”

Last week, I shared how a scarcity mindset in business leads to large tax bills. Once I gained clarity on my financial goals, my mindset shifted into how I was going to secure my financial success. By hiring a certified and licensed professional tax planner and bookkeeper, my business began to level up exponentially.  This week, I am talking with my personal Tax Planner & Bookkeeper, Sarah Shannon-Jones, owner of Lenwood Hazel Group. With over 15 years of experience, Sarah holds 3 Masters' degrees, a Certificate from Cornell University is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS-licensed in all 50 states, and is a Certified Tax Coach-an an exclusive designation available only to an Attorney, CPA, or EA in the United States. Lenwood Hazel Group is a unique, full-service tax and bookkeeping firm that creates massive value by integrating advanced tax strategies that are custom-built for each client. LHG also specializes in custom-built CFO services to transform our client's financial cycle and bring in-depth visibility to operations. Their mission is to help their clients, BUILD their dreams, PROTECT their assets, and GROW their legacy. Join us this week as we discuss the importance of tax planning and bookkeeping and why they are essential to your business success. We also discuss the difference between thinking small and aligning your business ventures with your core values. By planning for your financial goals now, ensures a successful financial future.  Topics Discussed: Why tax planning & booking are the foundation of a successful business  Focusing on the clarity and core values of your company The power of having monthly reports to see the trends of your business Why you should be working with qualified professionals Aligning your business ventures with a clear vision of your goals  Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net   Connect with Sarah Jones www.sarahjonescpa.com   --- Quotes:   Mark Crandall   “The more businesses that I work within Marketing and Consulting, the more that I learn that most people don't learn that tax planning and booking are priorities.” “I believe that I am a better steward of my money than the Government is. I believe that I can do more good with my money than the Government can.” Sarah Jones “If you are not doing your own books, if they aren't being done correctly, or if you're just taking in receipts and are very unorganized at the end of the year, you are literally costing yourself thousands of dollars.” “My top tip for anybody when it relates to money and growing their business is to get clarity. Go and figure out what your mission is, why you're here, and what you want to give to the world.” “I made the most mistakes in my business when I ventured into things that didn't align with what was important to me.  “You need to have a set of core values of what you're going to operate on.” “If a business opportunity came to our business, it is first filtered through our core values and our mission statement. If it doesn't align, we don't take it on.” “When I got clear on my goals, I grew exponentially. Our company is laser-focused on what we're bringing to the market and how we're impacting our clients. We don't deviate from that.”

Are you tired of throwing money out the door on generic Facebook ads in hopes of potentially landing a client? Are you looking to invest in the long term game of cultivating authentic relationships? Then you're going to love our guest this week on Purpose Chasers ® This week, I am speaking with Aleric Heck, YouTube Ads Expert and Founder of AdOutreach where he and his company have helped hundreds of clients leverage the power of YouTube Ads to generate a collective 8-figures in revenue. With 10+ years experience on YouTube and scaling his first channel to over 400k+ subscribers, Aleric helps Coaches, Consultants & Course Creators generate leads & sales through YouTube Ads. As we discuss the difference between an “expense” and an “investment”, we dive into how to utilize multiple social platforms by researching your market and the needs of your ideal client. Aleric shares with us that in order to build trust with your clients, you need to be investing in authentic connection and sharing your story in a way that helps your audience. Topics Discussed: Why individuals are sick and tired of entrepreneurs hard selling them The difference between an “expense” and an “investment” How true connection lies within storytelling Learning to utilize multiple social platforms The secret sauce to reaching your ideal client Why you need to be building trust within your brand Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net Connect with Aleric Heck Website: https://www.adoutreach.com/gifts    ---   Quotes:   Mark Crandall   “Make sure you do your research.” “So many individuals get started in the online and digital space and all their attention is focused on profit. But their funnel sucks and it's not working no matter how much money they put behind it because they're not bringing the value on the front end.” “The more value I bring clients, the higher the conversion rate.” “In my experience, you can't convince somebody of the power of digital marketing.” “The world is sick of hard selling. They want authentic relationships.” “Authentic relationships make the sales.” “Hard Selling doesn't work because it causes a lot of frustration on the backend based on the feeling of being pressured into a decision that they didn't want to make.” Aleric Heck “You need to make sure that you are putting yourself forward and that people trust you. You need to connect with people and share your story.” “The biggest mistake people make is that they don't provide value or trust behind their product or service.” “The best thing that can happen is that people come to a decision on their own because then they are all in. They're actually excited about implementing and taking action.”

Some days you’ve just gotta rip the e-brake and take time for evaluation and self-reflection. Taking time to pause, sit back, and think about your current circumstances can be one of the most humbling experiences. When we recognize where we are, how far we have come, and where we are headed, we begin to see our own personal growth.  This week, I am sharing yet another lesson that I am currently learning and what it’s teaching me about my own personal growth. I am most content with where I am in business and how I show up in my relationships than I have been all year. And I have internal evaluation and self-reflection to thank for that. Clearing the necessary space has allowed me to seek the things that truly bring me the most joy. And I can’t wait to see what’s on the other side of all of this.  Topics Discussed: Why it’s important to hit pause, reflect, and evaluate Knowing when to fire clients and step out of business relationships Creating space as an entrepreneur to grow and learn Dealing with self-limiting beliefs and FOMO Learn More About Start to Finish Marketing Visit: www.starttofinishmarketing.com

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In today’s episode, I am sharing with you the tremendous amount of gratitude that I have endured in the last few weeks. As we have entered the fourth month since the rise in COVID-19, I have decided to go inward and tap into my deeper calling. With that, I have gained an incredible insight into the future of Purpose Chasers and what it looks like moving forward. By removing the pressure and noise from my life, I have been able to limit the negative space around me and fulfill what I have been called to do.  Join me this week as I share what I'm learning as I lean inward! Topics Discussed: Reducing the pressure and noise Why I haven't super active on social media Limiting the negative space around me The new direction for Purpose Chasers Insights and awakenings from going internal  Connect with Mark Crandall Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Join the Community  Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!  Resources: Purpose Chasers Academy https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Academy Join the Purpose & Movement Mastermind https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Mastermind Need help with closing your sales calls?  6 Steps to the NO Sell Close: https://www.thepurposechasers.com/6-steps-to-the-no-sell-close

Hustle is a phenomenal tool to use when working towards our goals and chasing after our purpose. But, hustle isn’t the only tool that we should have readily available. In some seasons of life, hustle isn’t sustainable for our transformative growth. In fact, hustle can’t actually stunt our potential growth if we aren’t careful. Our guest this week shares his incredible insight on how we can utilize other strengths to find a deeper meaning. ​ In today’s episode, I am talking with a third-time-returning guest, Rick Alexander. Rick is an author, speaker, and educator who specializes in helping individuals and organizations understand themselves better so that they can; increase performance, find meaning in their work and build a life that is in alignment with their ultimate goals. As a former member of the Naval special operations community as well as ultra-endurance athlete, Rick crafts content to help lead people through adversity and into a life of meaning.    Join us this week as we dive into what it means to truly slow down, go deeper within, and to discover yourself along the way. Topics Discussed: Overcoming imposter syndrome  Pivoting and finding a new way in the world from a new perspective  Understanding spirituality and how it helps us see past our biases Making sense of the transformative process Why “less is more” and how to get the most out of life Understanding Hustle as a season Why we need to slow down and be more methodical  Understanding the beauty in simplicity  Different aspects of growth and how to keep growing How to play the hero of your own life Why we need to know ourselves on a deeper level   Connect with Mark Crandall Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Join the Community  Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!  Resources:   Purpose Chasers Academy https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Academy   Join the Purpose & Movement Mastermind https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Mastermind   Need help with closing your sales calls?  6 Steps to the NO Sell Close: https://www.thepurposechasers.com/6-steps-to-the-no-sell-close Connect with Rick Alexander   Website: https://rickalexander.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickalexander_/    Resources Morning Coffee with Rick Alexander podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morning-coffee-with-rick-alexander/id1490122328  Burn Your Couch: A Manifesto for the Average Averse https://amzn.to/2vldhN7  Ambitious Heroes and Heartache https://store.bookbaby.com/book/Ambitious-heroes-and-heartache 

What can hardships teach us about our values? While many of us are currently walking through adversity, it can be difficult to see our own potential growth. But what if hardships were the key to unlocking our destiny? Maybe you’re currently asking yourself what you can learn through this season you’re in. Our guest this week shares his incredible insights about hardships and how to thrive in the middle of adversity. ​ In today’s episode, I am talking with Marcus Anderson, TEDx/Keynote Speaker, Author, Mindset Coach, and host of the Conscious Millionaire Epic Achiever podcast. Marcus teaches us that adversity is one of our greatest teachers. By facing hardships, this can be the defining moment towards both our future success as well as our destiny. As he walks us through his own transformation, we learn why adversity is essential to growth and how it helps us align with our deepest values. Join us this week as we dive into the greatest lessons adversity can teach us! Topics Discussed: Finding PURPOSE through the pain Why ADVERSITY can be our greatest teacher  How to learn from our mistakes and GROW from them Why self-loathing is detrimental to our TRANSFORMATION How we can learn DISCIPLINE, HUMILITY, and PATIENCE through Martial Arts Leading with HEART and COMMITMENT    Connect with Mark Crandall Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Join the Community  Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!  Resources: Purpose Chasers Academy https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Academy Join the Purpose & Movement Mastermind https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Mastermind   Need help with closing your sales calls?  6 Steps to the NO Sell Close: https://www.thepurposechasers.com/6-steps-to-the-no-sell-close Connect with Marcus Anderson Website: https://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-aurelius-anderson/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcusaureliusanderson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/the1realmarcus        Resources Conscious Millionaire Epic Achiever Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conscious-millionaire-epic-achiever/id1454813937  The Gift of Adversity: Overcoming Paralysis and Pain to Find Purpose https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Adversity-Overcoming-Paralysis-Purpose/dp/1978225547 

Have you ever wondered how masculinity and femininity play a role in our lives? Have you ever wondered how self-awareness, discipline, and self-discovery impact how we show up in our lives? The truth is, in order to have a massive transformation, we need to learn how to go within and truly evaluate ourselves. Our guest this week walks us through how to achieve self-awareness through introspection and contemplation.  In today’s episode, I am talking with Danielle McGinnis, owner, and founder of AlphaFemme. Danielle is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who focuses on strength and conditioning as well as personal development through holistic health and wellness. Danielle shares with us that she believes each and every person is capable of reaching their personal goals if he or she is appropriately aligned with their vision and purpose. As she walks us through her own transformation, we learn the importance of objectivity, shadow work, and spirituality and how they play a role in how we show up in the world. Join us this week as we tap into the different roles of masculinity & femininity and how to lead from the heart.    Topics Discussed: The beauty of the masculinity and femininity roles in relationships Building a bridge between masculine and feminine energy Gaining massive objectivity and unaltered perspective How to strip away old realities to gain a new objective Why we need to create authentic content  The power of inner focus and shadow work The number ONE thing influencers in transformation space are missing How ego deaths create alignment with who we’re called to be Truly discovering yourself and connecting with God Connect with Mark Crandall Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Join the Community  Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!  Resources: Purpose Chasers Academy https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Academy   Join the Purpose & Movement Mastermind https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Mastermind   Need help with closing your sales calls?  6 Steps to the NO Sell Close: https://www.thepurposechasers.com/6-steps-to-the-no-sell-close Connect with Danielle McGinnis  Website: https://www.iamalphafemme.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deebird20/  Resources   Coaching, Training, & Healing:  https://linktr.ee/deebird20  

Sometimes trials can lead to our greatest triumphs. What may seem like a holding pattern may just be the road to your success. After weeks of feeling stressed out and pulled into different directions, I have finally found an inner peace that has led to making some powerful decisions in my business. If you feel a huge shift coming to your business and your personal life, then you are not alone. In today’s episode, I am sharing the best piece of advice that my mentor recently spoke into me that shifted my focus for Purpose Chasers. As I’ve realized the different stipulations I was putting on myself, I had been really stressed and felt stretched thin. COVID-19 has taught us a lot of things but one thing that I’ve really pressed into lately is that this has been a huge blessing for me to go inward and do the necessary groundwork. And I can’t wait to share this new season with you.    Purpose Chasers, are you ready to level? Because the time is NOW to step into our greatest callings. Topics Discussed: Why I feel more distressed & accomplished than I ever have Using COVID-19 as an opportunity to for introspective focus The new season & direction of Purpose Chasers  Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79

One of my core beliefs is that you can’t have true transformation if you don’t focus on your spiritual transformation. While an intellectual transformation is important in growth and maturation, going to hype conferences and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals can only get you so far. So, what does this look like for you?    In today’s episode, I am talking with Casey Romero, co-founder of Uphunter Solutions whose vision is to “Inspire the human spirit through technology”. She is one of the foundation people who helped me work through my own self-limiting beliefs. Through her ongoing work, Casey is committed that each and every person, regardless of their past or circumstances, has the opportunity to discover their power and grace and impact the quality of their daily lives. It should come as no surprise that I invited Casey to discuss true transformation and how we can overcome our self-limiting beliefs.  Topics Discussed:   The difference between intellectual transformation vs. spiritual transformation Why being “woke AF” isn’t enough if you aren’t taking action   Implementing spiritual practices into your daily routine Why you should be connecting with yourself   Connect with Mark Crandall Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Join the Community  Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Resources:   Purpose Chasers Academy https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Academy   Join the Purpose & Movement Mastermind https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Mastermind   Need help with closing your sales calls?  6 Steps to the NO Sell Close: https://www.thepurposechasers.com/6-steps-to-the-no-sell-close   Connect with Casey Romero   Website: http://uphuntersolutions.com  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/casey-romero-042645b6  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casey.romero.14   

Have you ever needed to make a decision but just weren’t entirely sure when to go after it? Maybe you’ve been toying with the idea of coaching but aren’t sure if it’s the right fit for you. Or maybe you want to level up in how you show up in the world but need to go at your own pace. Well, have I got news for you! In today’s episode, I am sharing my decision for releasing the Purpose Chasers Academy as a self-governing, 6-week curriculum. Yes, you read that right! You are NOW able to access the Academy at any time! I’ve been sitting with this decision for quite some time now and I am finally opening it up to the world. Huge shoutout to my mentor, Anthony Trucks, for helping me with this decision and I can’t wait to see what this curriculum holds in store for you. Are you reading, Purpose Chasers?!   Topics Discussed: Why I am releasing the academy as a self-governing, 6-week curriculum  Sneak peek into the insights of the academy The future of Purpose Chasers Academy Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79

When you hear the word “sales”, where does your mind automatically go? Maybe you’ve been thrown sales pitch after sales pitch only to feel bombarded with having to oblige someone else’s dream. Or maybe you’ve been burned by sales calls that didn’t fully deliver what was promised to you. For many of us, the term sounds icky and dirty and can carry a lot of baggage. But it doesn’t have to.    In today’s episode, I am sharing why I created the 6 Steps to a No-Sell Close and how you can lead with an opportunity for individuals to chase after whatever it is that they are called to do. The truth is, there are a lot of people out there who deliver false promises and cause a lot of turmoil in the long run. But I am here to change the way you think about sales and how you can set a firm foundation for how you show up in the world.    Topics Discussed: Insights, tips, & tricks to sell without being a scumbag Why “sales” doesn’t have to be a dirty word How to present an opportunity to help individuals get unstuck Why I created the 6 Steps to a No-Sell Close   Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79

Have you ever felt resistant to making money? Maybe you have self-limiting beliefs around the idea of money and how to receive it. But what if we were able to develop a healthy relationship around money while simultaneously claiming and owning our self worth? Today’s guest helps walk us through how to overcome these self-limiting beliefs and how to truly feel empowered to earn the money we deserve.    In today’s episode, I am talking with The Financial Emotional Intelligence Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author, Anne Beaulieu. Anne originally started her career as a Finance Economist and Chartered Financial Analyst. But like many successful people, she felt like something was missing. Through her commitment to deep mentoring and EQ training, she has been able to deliver the self-awareness skills, tools, and strategies we need to shift our money beliefs to get out of our own way. She is also the Founder of Femme Sauvage, the heart of money matters. Topics Discussed:   How to overcome self-loathing through compassion Becoming action-driven through heartache and pain How to claim and own your self-worth The TWO ingredients for empathy  How to truly grow money and enjoy it      Connect with Mark Crandall Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Join the Community  Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Resources:   Purpose Chasers Academy https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Academy   Join the Purpose & Movement Mastermind https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Mastermind   Need help with closing your sales calls?  6 Steps to the NO Sell Close: https://www.thepurposechasers.com/6-steps-to-the-no-sell-close   Connect with Anne Beaulieu   Website: https://www.financialeq.coach  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeiwayseries/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-beaulieu/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnneBeaulieuEQ/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/annebeaulieueq    Resources     The Money Coaching Program https://www.financialeq.coach/the-money-tree-group-coaching/  Bookshttps://www.financialeq.coach/products/      Keynote Speakers Canada   https://keynotespeakerscanada.ca/speaker/anne-beaulieu/   

Each month, we are highlighting different members from our community as well as the Purpose Chasers Academy to reflect on each member’s growth and how they are achieving their greatest goals and dreams. Each of these community highlights is a direct conversation from our Facebook lives.  This week, I am sitting with Russell Beebe, Therapist, Addiction Specialist, and Life & Wellness Coach as we dive into what it means to truly step out of your comfort zone. Russell shares with us his self-limiting beliefs and he overcame them by taking action towards his calling. Once he was able to claim ownership over his life, he was able to create endless opportunities for himself.   Listen in and be inspired by Russell’s story and start taking action today! Topics Discussed How showing up for yourself opens endless possibilities Getting out of your comfort zone to pursue your calling Taking action and claiming ownership of your life  Why you have to create opportunities for yourself --- Connect with Mark Crandall Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/   Join the Community  Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Resources   Purpose Chasers Academy https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Academy   Join the Purpose & Movement Mastermind https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Mastermind   Need help with closing your sales calls?  6 Steps to the NO Sell Close: https://www.thepurposechasers.com/6-steps-to-the-no-sell-close --- Connect with Russell Beebe, LCMHC, MLADC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessseekerscommunity/  Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1303926846453904/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russell_beebe2/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/russell_beebe  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-beebe-9a61209/?fbclid=IwAR3odYLv7vYeq7QxTX8iECF7c_A3BNGmvJ_zDvdSlVi7Jwe-pD1QnG8bcvo  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC31O4CkaRAn5MxLejLriD4A?view_as=subscriber&fbclid=IwAR1cuX_hxdmvX6jEgGMTLWH2T-AFWbK7t6VwHF7czRBVr_MaLO_cLLlgtS8  Resources Bring Balance to Your Life https://thewellnessseekers.com/go34576092?fbclid=IwAR0zjLUxYvlcaPl80ecp1BzuucJ5_cu16SiUm3rnXkxqkJ_nDs3ekQwqdK4  FREE Book https://thewellnessseekers.com/free-book?fbclid=IwAR3h0E9zdbk8CdqzGNu_EZshwL8oK9gAwxnEtC0tPDtDdu8MLDqkGzGjbrQ

Why do we struggle with the yearning of feeling like we always need to look good? Why can't we get authentic and really share where we're at? If our friends, family, and communities want to see our most authentic selves, then why do we constantly feel the need to always look like we have everything together?    These are just a couple of the questions that I am discussing this week as we dive into what it looks like to truly show up as your most authentic self. Listen in as I share the direction I am heading towards with Purpose Chasers and how I am better showing up for you. Remember, the more vulnerable and authentic you can get out of the gate the better you are for it.   Topics Discussed: Why you need to let go of the idea of “looking good”  The new direction for Purpose Chasers  Why being authentic sets you up for more opportunity The idea behind constant struggle and constant growth My BIGGEST struggle when it comes to chasing my purpose The number ONE reason why I became an entrepreneur   Connect with Mark Crandall Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/   Join the Community Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!  Resources Purpose Chasers Academy https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Academy   Join the Purpose & Movement Mastermind https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Mastermind   Need help with closing your sales calls?  6 Steps to the NO Sell Close: https://www.thepurposechasers.com/6-steps-to-the-no-sell-close    

What if there was more to life than just fancy clothes and nice sports cars? What if you get to your destination only to find that there is something missing. For most of us, we have often felt the desire for something deeper within ourselves. The truth is, we begin to discover that what it is that we have been chasing for so long can’t be bought with monetary means. This is exactly what our guest today shares with us and what led him to discover his deeper purpose in life.    In today’s episode, I am talking with Robert Mack, an ivy-league-educated Celebrity Happiness Coach, Positive Psychology Expert, Author of Happiness from the Inside Out, and TV Host, Personality and Producer for OWN and E! Robert shares how he went from suicidal ideation and self-hate to finding his inner joy by taking action against his self-limiting beliefs. Listen in as we dive into discovering your deeper purpose and passions in life and be empowered to claim ownership over your own actions. Topics Discussed: Discovering your deeper purpose and passion in life Why your inner happiness has to come first Taking action against self-limiting belief Why fulfillment isn’t external things   Recognizing your true strength from within Why you are in control over your own actions  Connect with Mark Crandall Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/   Join the Community Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!  Resources Purpose Chasers Academy https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Academy   Join the Purpose & Movement Mastermind https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Mastermind   Need help with closing your sales calls?  6 Steps to the NO Sell Close: https://www.thepurposechasers.com/6-steps-to-the-no-sell-close Connect with Rob Mack Website: coachrobmack.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmackofficial/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmackofficial  Twitter: https://twitter.com/robmackofficial  Resources Happiness from the Inside Out - https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Inside-Out-Science-Fulfillment/dp/1577316584/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465166755&sr=8-1&keywords=happiness+from+the+inside+out     

Happy Mother’s Day to all you amazing mothers out there.    In this special episode, I am sitting here with little Mark as we want to recognize all of the incredible mothers out there. I especially want to give a major shoutout to my wife, Megan. Thank you for all that you do for little Mark and our family. You are a real superhero and I wanted to acknowledge all that you have done for us and how our relationship has grown even closer over the years. Topics Discussed: Wishing all the incredible mothers a happy Mother’s Day  Our 5-year fertility journey and how we overcame trials  How COVID-19 has brought my family closer together Acknowledging all that my wife has done for me and little Mark ---    Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79

Building a community based on the philosophy of giving creates an atmosphere in which everyone receives.    Most Masterminds are founded and operating from a mindset of scarcity.  Each member’s ego is fighting for praise, striving to look better than other members, and gain recognition from the Mastermind facilitators.   The Purpose & Movement Mastermind is designed for individuals that want to lead from their hearts and reap the rewards of giving. We seek to nurture an environment in which everyone supports, encourages, and challenges each other to grow and excel at and/or find their calling.    We are excited to #give, not scared to #ask, or #celebrate our community #wins. When one member #wins we all WIN. When we pull each other up we all reach the sky.   To apply for the mastermind go to www.purposeandmovement.com Join the Community:  FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers Purpose Chasers Academy https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Academy   Join the Purpose & Movement Mastermind https://www.thepurposechasers.com/Mastermind   Need help with closing your sales calls?  6 Steps to the NO Sell Close: https://www.thepurposechasers.com/6-steps-to-the-no-sell-close

Every human wants to live their life at their maximum potential. However, the resistance comes from the stories that they have created in their heads surrounding the idea of how difficult that will actually be. As a result, they never end up completing their maximum potential because they often talk themselves out of chasing their greatest potential. They know what’s waiting for them on the other side but they never actually reach that point.    However, this week, I am shutting down the false narrative that you can’t chase after your maximum potential. Through your consistent actions, there are rewards waiting on the other side for you. It’s time you stop creating stories in your mind around the idea that you can’t have what it is that you are set to do. Life isn’t always easy but there is always a way through the difficult times. Once we are able to see opportunity through adversity, then we are able to tap into our greatest potential.   Topics Discussed: - Dealing with the resistance of difficulty - Committing to the journey of disproving the stories in our minds - How I went from getting no bookings for speaking gigs to turning down multiple speaking gigs - Destroying the false narrative that you can’t chase after your calling Connect with Mark Crandall Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Connect on Social  - Website: https://markcrandall.net - Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79

Are you tired of allowing other people to make decisions for you? Do you often feel pressured by your environment to choose to take action? Maybe you feel pressured by society to opt for a specific career path that you’re not passionate about. Or maybe you have allowed your family to dictate what makes YOU happy in life. The truth is, though, oftentimes we don’t give ourselves enough credit for taking action. Sure, there are outside influences that can be the vehicle in which you get to your destination, but ultimately the choice is yours.    This week, I am sharing with you the three-step-process to never be pressured or persuaded in your decision making again. My wish with this episode is that you start taking ownership of your life and start implementing your power of choice. Other people can’t live your life for you so it’s time to stop allowing them the freedom to make decisions for you. It’s time to breathe life and catch fire to what it is that you have been called to fulfill.    Topics Discussed: How to align yourself with your core values The three-step-process to never be pressured again Why taking ownership over your life is a powerful strength Why you should be 100% committed to your goals and dreams    Connect with Mark Crandall Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79

Are you struggling with connecting with your family? Maybe your efforts for being a positive father figure or a deeply devoted spouse aren’t quite being met. Or maybe you never had a father figure in your life, much less a positive relationship with your father, and you’re wanting to level up in how you parent your children. Regardless of your history, your future can still be rewritten. Sometimes our past, even the negative aspects, are needed to shape who we become in the future. You can make the choice today show up wholeheartedly for your family.   This week, I am talking with Larry Hagner, founder of The Good Dad Project as we dive into what it means to truly connect with your family. Larry shares with us his humble beginnings as he walks us through his personal journey of fatherhood. Being without a father figure present for most of his childhood, Larry shares with us the pivotal moment where he realized the father than we knew he needed to be for his own children. Listen as we journey through connectivity, using past experiences as an opportunity to grow, and how to show up for your family in the most authentic way. Topics Discussed: The 5 dimensions that encompass our heart and spirit at all times Why connection determines your credibility within relationships Using your experiences to set the foundation of a purpose-filled life Why men need validation through their provision  How staying present is the key to strengthening your family  Why most people aren’t able to connect with their children or spouses Navigating fatherhood and how to show up as your best self through marriage ---  Connect with Larry Hagner Website: https://gooddadproject.com  Podcast: https://gooddadproject.com/podcast/  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedadedge  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/862377280526790/ Resources The Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind: https://gooddadproject.com/dad-edge-alliance/ Improving intimacy and connection with your spouse: https://gooddadproject.com/the-quick-guide-to-improving-the-connection-and-intimacy-with-your-spouse/  Improving connection with your kids: https://gooddadproject.com/the-quick-guide-to-improving-the-connection-and-intimacy-with-your-spouse/  Connect with Mark Crandall Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!  Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79  

Recently in my meditation and contemplation, I’ve really felt the need to share part of my story on the show. I’ve had the idea for someone to interview me on the show for a while now. But I really wanted to make sure that whoever came on the show to interview me, that challenges me to be a better person. And what better person to have asked me questions about my past and my journey than Rick Alexander. Not only has he been a former guest on the show in its early release, but Rick has also been one of the people in my life whom I deeply respect and resonate with.    This week, Rick Alexander, host of Morning Coffee, sits down and asks me to share parts of my journey that I haven’t shared on the show before. This special episode is one that is very near and dear to me as I get 100% honest and transparent about where I am at in life and how I have gotten to this place of acceptance and gratitude. Tune in to hear about my transformation and the pivotal moments in my life that helped shape who I am today. Topics Discussed: The pivotal moment that gave me the clarity and direction for my life  How to view your past with acceptance and gratitude  The book that changed the course of my life Why spiritual practices are essential to your mental health  ---  Connect with Rick Alexander Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickalexander_/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morning-coffee-with-rick-alexander/id1490122328 Resource(s)  Ambitious Heroes and Heartache - https://store.bookbaby.com/book/Ambitious-heroes-and-heartache Burn Your Couch -  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1978288433/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=lua04-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1978288433&linkId=fd3bf74924e53e1c11a86e9dd3fe5ffb Monday Meditation -  https://mailchi.mp/20e81aae9632/mondays-meditation 12- Week Course for Self-Discovery & Self-Mastery - https://wayoftrials.com  Audio Lesson - https://thespecialforcesexperience.com    Connect with Mark Crandall Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!  Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79

Did you know that many of our decisions are operated out of fear? What opportunities we say yes to and others we say no to typically depend on how we allow outside forces to influence our decisions. But whether you recognize those fears or not, you are still the only person that is in control over your life. It is important that we start giving credit where credit is due. You are in control. Don’t let what happens to you decide what you do with the circumstances that you have been given.    This week on Purpose Chasers, as promised I am sharing part two of the power of choice. Specifically, I am talking about the victim’s response to choice and how people make decisions out of fear. I am sharing with you what leads to decision making, or lack thereof, and how we can show up in our own lives. Ultimately, nobody can make the decision for us. Oftentimes we give outside influences too much credit for our decisions. But, remember, you have the power to choose the life that you want to live. Don’t allow outside influences to dictate how you show up for yourself.    Topics Discussed: Recognizing pressure and persuasion as self-limiting beliefs  Why saying yes to everyone is operating out of a scarcity mindset The difference between extending gratitude and taking credit for your actions How God, the Universe, Therapy, and Coaches can only carry you so far ---    Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79

Have you ever wondered why so many people drop out of coaching courses? Or maybe you’ve asked yourself why people stop showing up for themselves in the middle of transformational masterminds? It’s not the lack of resources that stops people from achieving their goals. Want to know the real reason why people give up? They allow their self-limiting beliefs to dictate their actions. -   This week, I am talking with Master Coach, Founder of My Recovery Toolkit, and host of the Addiction Unlimited podcast, Angela Pugh. We are discussing how commitment is the difference between those who give up half-way and those who achieve their goals. Angela shares with us her own self-limiting beliefs and how she has continued to invest in herself to ensure success in her own life. Purpose Chasers, get ready as we dive into what it truly means to invest in yourself. Topics Discussed: Why you should be investing in yourself and your mindset How implementing 10-15 minutes a day helps you move closer to your goals Why being uncomfortable is actually beneficial to how we show up in the world The importance of commitment and why so many people give up too early ---  Connect with Angela Pugh   Website: https://www.angelapugh.com Podcast: https://addictionunlimited.com/subscribe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addictionunlimited/?hl=en Resources Recovery Coaching: https://www.myrecoverytoolbox.com    Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79

Building a community based on the philosophy of giving creates an atmosphere in which everyone receives.    Most Masterminds are founded and operating from a mindset of scarcity.  Each member’s ego is fighting for praise, striving to look better than other members, and gain recognition from the Mastermind facilitators.   The Purpose & Movement Mastermind is designed for individuals that want to lead from their hearts and reap the rewards of giving. We seek to nurture an environment in which everyone supports, encourages, and challenges each other to grow and excel at and/or find their calling.    We are excited to #give, not scared to #ask, or #celebrate our community #wins. When one member #wins we all WIN. When we pull each other up we all reach the sky.   To apply for the mastermind go to www.purposeandmovement.com

What if you didn’t have to live a life that someone else chose for you? Don’t like your current career choices? Aren’t happy with where you’re currently at in life? The truth is, you have the complete power to decide right this very moment how the trajectory of the rest of your life is going to look like. While we all have the power of choice, many individuals only want someone else to make their decisions for them.    This week, I am sharing the incredible power of choice and why we are capable of saying no. Let’s face it, not every opportunity is a great opportunity. Sometimes we have to say no to things that aren’t in our best interest. However, many of us get stuck in a routine that we feel like we have to make decisions in order to make other people happy. But what if I told you that you can, in fact, take back ownership over your life right this very moment? How would you choose to live the rest of your life?   Topics Discussed: Why people make the wrong decisions in their life How to take ownership over your own life choices Why you shouldn’t give people the opportunity to choose for you The power in saying no to things that don’t serve you ---    Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79

Do you know what your true purpose in life really is? Have you ever felt like your purpose has shifted over time? The truth is, most individuals *think* they have an idea of what they were called to do. However, very few individuals have actually stepped into their calling. Everyone wants a purpose, but how many people actually find it?   This week, I am sharing with you why you will never find your purpose by chasing a specific destination point. Many times we think that we will find our purpose if we could just hit a specific following or once we accomplish our goals, that’s when we’ve made it. We view success and purpose through a filter of self-limiting beliefs. However, what if I told you that it’s less about a destination and more about a transformational journey?    Topics Discussed: Shifting away from the idea that purpose is a physical location Identifying self-limiting beliefs that are holding you back  How to take actionable steps that help guide you into finding your true purpose ---    Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79

If I were to ask you who the top 5 people are in your circle, would you be satisfied with the names you’ve written down? They say you are the average of your immediate sphere of influence so if this is true, then what does this say about your current level of success? Does your current situation line up with you want to be in this world? Odds are, we aren’t allowing ourselves to be uncomfortable enough to take action towards our goals.    This week, I am talking with spirited boss babe, serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, life + business strategist, and best-selling author, Cathy Christen. We talk about a wide range of topics spanning from identifying what brings us joy to taking ownership of our lives. Cathy shares with us the definitive moment that changed the course of how she was able to pursue her dreams. The truth is, we don’t always get to choose what happens to us, but we always have the choice of how we learn and grow from those life lessons. Topics Discussed: Learning how to identify what brings you joy The importance of human connection  How to be comfortable with being uncomfortable  The importance of higher-level circle of influence Making the conscious choice of learning from our past Why you need to invest in yourself if you want to grow ---  Connect with Cathy Christen   Website: https://www.cathychristen.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathyvchristen/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathyvchristen Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79

Have you asked yourself what opportunities you’re not currently seeing? Is there an opportunity that you’re not allowing yourself to embrace? It’s no secret that COVID-19 is impacting all of us but that doesn’t mean we can’t find beauty amongst the chaos. You may feel “stuck '' during this time but don't allow fear to consume your thought life. Start today by shifting your perspective from how this is affecting you negatively to how you can use this as an opportunity to grow.   In this bonus episode, I am sharing my heart with you guys and how I refuse to allow obstacles, such as COVID-19, to stop me from chasing my purpose. This may be a kick-in-the-teeth episode as I get super honest with you about how many of us are in a scarcity mindset with everything going on in the world right now. But Purpose Chasers don't fold up in difficult times. No, we support, encourage, and challenge each other. We press on. We will find a way to get through this, together. Are you one of the ones who will take this as an opportunity to stay in the ring and keep fighting?   Topics Discussed: How to avoid a scarcity mindset during Covid-19 Recognizing opportunity amongst adversity Utilizing obstacles to find deeper levels of strength ---    Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your goals and highlight you to the Purpose Chasers ® Community!    Connect on Social  Website: https://markcrandall.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposechasers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposechasers/ Resources Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future  -“The difference between being a victim and playing one” - Mark Crandall  https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Past-Win-Future-ebook/dp/B07PVWMN79