The Raef Granger Podcast

Thanks to my loyal subscribers and listeners! Stay tuned for Your Work Block Podcast With Raef coming soon.

When just beginning with BNI, it can feel a bit like drinking from a fire hose. I continue my chat with Gina, and we dive into some of the starting tips and secrets to a good 45/60 seconds, a.k.a. The Member Presentation.  We take the time to workshop one, seeking the perfect referral. We break down how to actually create 45 seconds, including the toughest part of thinking through what your referral partner is actually doing and would actually say when sitting across from your best referral.

The first in a series of 121's (one-to-one zoom meetings) with Gina, our new Member in the Asbestos Inspector field in BNI (Business Networking International). Over the years, I have learned what is particularly effective to earn you real money with BNI and how to be a great contributing member. In this series, I teach and share my little secrets as well as the truths in your BNI membership that others WON'T tell you. That said, these secret methods – when done well – can greatly impact your ability to be an effective BNI Member and make REAL money with BNI. Secrets: Building Trust, Pre-Blocking Time, Teleportation Time, and the Power of the Natural Born Networker.

This podcast covers the following topics: Ryan's entrepreneurial journey Ryan's origin story What a real estate wholesaler/ investor actually does to earn a living and make money How to take the entrepreneurial leap of faith from corporate life to self-employment life Practical tips on what makes a successful partnership The power of coaching to earn money faster

Thea Foley and Katherine Genevieve are home stagers. Learn what a home stager actually does, how it can be an important part of listing your home, and all the other general entrepreneurial goodness that Thea and Katherine have encountered in the startup of their business Homology Studios!

Raef talks with fashionista Bri White about what it's like to work as a personal stylist.

Business Owners Are People Too.   One of my loves in life are talking hobbies and collections.  To that end, Raef and Aaron discuss Raef's new obsession with Selvedge Denim that Aaron introduced him to.  So we go right to the source so to speak and hear about what Selvedge Denim is, what is the attraction, and even where to buy and how to get started wearing and collecting.  [Note: This was recorded under my "pseudym" for my gaming Podcast the D6Generation Podcast, and I wanted you all to hear it here too. LMK what you think.  For the video its on my youtube Channel Raef Granger"

I chat with Kara on how she got this business up and running.  What she has learned from her prior businesses, what she has learned in this business journey.  And, what she is looking forward to with her life and business.

Raef chat's with Sally Cobb, CVO of Mezzanine catering and Bad Ass Relationships.  We chat about her journey into becoming the CEO to CVO of Mezzanine, coaching and member of MasterClass.  Give it a listen.  Sally's natural enthusiasm and energy is contagious!

Aaron and I met as two coaches in the coaching world.  Me as a business coach and Aaron as a business coach for physical therapists.  I also had the pleasure of being a guest on his podcast.  The Cash PT Lunch Hour in Ep. 162:  Be a YES for Something Big in Your Life with Raef Granger. In this episode, we discuss Aaron's origin story which is inspiring to anyone wanting to create their own business.  We also chat in Raef's coffee style chat, how we met our wives, the nexus of physical therapy & law, hobbies, and Power Yoga we have in common.  To hear Part I of the Dungeons and Dragons Variety head on over to The D6 Generation Podcast Pip 62.

Today we welcome Chef Lauren D'Agostino. Lauren helps veg-curious and plant-passionate people fall in love with plant-based food and living. Offering in-home catering services for intimate groups and wellness retreats, she infuses fun, familiarity, and high-vibrations of love, joy, and gratitude - and often essential oils - into her gourmet menus. When she's not in her kitchen cooking, she's in the virtual kitchen, teaching self-conscious and intimidated cooks the plant-based fundamentals so they can master the intuitive bliss of healthy and flavorful meals in the day-to-day. A free-spirited and curious adventure seeker, astrology lover, intuitive yogi, high-vibe community builder, and happiness junkie, Lauren takes a holistic and fun-loving approach to plant-based living, both on and off the plate.  

Aaron and I chatted a few months ago on his podcast The Cash PT Lunch Hour.  We found we had a few things and common in both business and hobbies.  We chat here about starting a business and fighting the status quo as well as when "they" say it can't be done.  Hear Aaron's business story and how he listened to his own true north to follow his mission and truly help his clients.  For a part two of this conversation hop over to my gaming podcast The D6Generation Episode (Pip #62) for my segment playfully entitled "Entrepreneurs & Dragons" where we discuss how the lessons found in the roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons can relate to business.

Meditation For Business People.  Empty Thoughts, Anxiety, and the feelings of "I can't do it!"  I explore the concept of Meditation "doesn't work for me".  I discuss some of the myths and misconceptions of what meditation is and what it is not.  A give a little thought and discussion time to the feelings of anxiousness and the practice of law.  As a bonus, I provide a guided meditation at the 20:50 time mark.  Until next time, enjoy!

Raef and Reid dust off the snow here in New England and discuss various topics like we used to do. We chat New Year's Resolutions and The Integrity Document.  How can you honor your word?

I gave a talk at Creative Morning Portsmouth regarding the Topic of Purpose.  Link to that talk here:  https://creativemornings.com/talks/raef-granger-virtual At first, I thought this would be easy to do due to the importance of discussing one's purpose.  I quickly realized it was harder to talk about than I first thought.  I ask Zach and Reid to weigh in on their thoughts on the topic.  This podcast is the result of that discussion.  Enjoy.  Email your thoughts or topics for show discussion here:  raef@raefgranger.com

We are members of BNI (Business Networking International) and this episode covers some Tips and Tricks (TNT) on Networking and Zach and Raef debate wanting introductions vs. referrals.  This episode also covers the video game, They are Billions; You-tube teaches Raef construction and helps him feel like a man; Zach wants the Score not the Scoreboard.  How to use "The P.O.O" and TYCB to get more referrals; How to better phrase what you are asking for, and the Direction of the Podcast.   Let us know what you think you can email me raef@raefgranger.com and/ or Zach at Zachary.saunders@rmsmortgage.com.  And don't forgot to leave us kindly reviews on iTunes or your Favorite Podcatcher.

In this episode, Raef chats with Travel Agent Denise Smith from Live it Well Travel. We cover how do you start a travel business. Why use a Travel Agent in today's world of internet bookings.  Denise discusses what happened when Covid hit while traveling.  What to do know regarding vacations and travel during Covid.  And Denise tells the story on how she joined the Army on 9.11!  Listen in and enjoy the show.

We are members of BNI (Business Networking International) and this episode covers some Tips and Tricks (TNT) on Networking.  Zach and Raef give tips on how to maximize your speaker Biography that is used before your Feature Presentation. Let us know what you think you can email me raef@raefgranger.com and/ or Zach at Zachary.saunders@rmsmortgage.com.  And don't forgot to leave us kindly reviews on iTunes or your Favorite Podcatcher.

Do you run 10-15 late to appointments?  I used to.  I did not want to be that way.   I always apologized and deep down it bugged me.   After my wife gave me a wake up call on the subject, I studied my view of time.  I share my story and journey on handling time and pass along what I learned to you.  This is changed my world.  I no longer rush around. I have less anxiety.  I have improved relationships, and I have increased business.  (Try being on time, which means early, to all your business appointments, see what your clients will say about that!)  ~Enjoy    

During a zoom coffee meeting, Raef and Ken where chatting about the science he employs to better zero in on marketing goals.  Raef thought it might make a good episode, so he paused and hit record.  Listen to how Ken became a data scientist, what one is, and how he decided to switch gears from academia and research to business marketing goals.  He explains he wants to help the solo or small entrepreneurs with getting more clients!  To reach Ken.  ken@weknowhere.com.  To reach Raef.  raef@raefgranger.com

During one of the past recordings, Raef and Zach began to debate which where the best star wars movies out of the nine.  So we decided to lay down some audio track on this hot Star Wars debate.  Listen here to get all the reason for their top nine rankings and why.  We also chat about how George Lucas changes the movies from when originally produced and how we as fans feel about that.  Enjoy.  To reach Zach.  zachary.saunders@rmsmortgage.com.  To reach Raef.  raef@raefgranger.com

Zach joins Raef again to discuss his top 3 tips for nailing the BNI “Feature Presentation”.  This is not just for BNI members and can be employed by any giving a feature presentation with the goal of gaining future referrals.  Zach is a master and dialing things down to their essence and his tips are solid for improving one's presentation skills.  Take a listen and happy connecting!  To reach Zach.  zachary.saunders@rmsmortgage.com.  To reach Raef.  raef@raefgranger.com

Raef interviews Cori local hobbyist in working with clay for pottery.  One of the goals of the Raef Granger Podcast is to introduce people to various hobbies that they might be interested in learning.  Sometimes there can be intimidation to start a hobby for lack of knowing how to begin or even what to ask to begin.  Raef is into miniature and board gaming to name a few and there are many more that others enjoy.  In addition to doing hobbies, Raef loves to chat hobbies with people and Cori agreed to share her love of working with clay and pottery.  We chat about the differences of using a potters wheel and hand shaping.  We talk about how to get started in the hobby and how to go about it at home, and other pottery related hobby stuff.  Enjoy.  To reach Cori.  cmcgrath@alandrealty.com.  To reach Raef.  raef@raefgranger.com

Raef and Dan talk about Dan's origin story in how he became a custom woodworker.  We also discuss and broke down the steps to "The Magic of Action" when it comes to launching and being successful in your business.  This is a topic, (The Magic of Action), that I have been contemplating a bunch.  Why does launching a business work for some people while others go bankrupt?  Have a listen as Raef and Dan ruminate on this interesting topic.   Learn about flesh stopping saw blades and take a tour of Dan's beautiful woodshop.   And….Bonus Segment for Patreon.  If you like this podcast and want to support the show, then head on over to my Patreon page.  I will post the video here and at the end you can see Dan's woodshop.

Raef and Tim cover the Book, The Power of Habit:  Why we do what we do in life and business By Charles Duhigg.  Follow Raef and Tim as we discuss this book in our normal coffee style chat.  This book teaches us,  how a habit works.  Discusses how Cravings occur and now to break old "bad" habits and create new ones.  Learn about The Habit Loop is we see a cue, we then perform a routine (action), it produces a reward.  And sidebar discussion, Raef and Tim talk about riding and owing Peletons!

Raef and Zach go over Zach's Top 12 Tips for personal networking. Zach and Raef have figured out the power and money making opportunity that personal networking can do and we want to share these tips with you. We are both part of BNI (Business Networking

Raef and Zach discuss how creating stories in one's networking presentations helps the listener find great referrals and helps you sell.  This is the second podcast in the serious on personal networking.  Enjoy.  To listen to other podcasts go to www.raefgranger.com or listen on your favorite podcatcher.

Raef gets a chance to chat with Reid while under Quarantine from Covid 19. We explore in our coffee chat style how the Quarantine is going for us.  

This is a promo for a free workshop I offered in April 2020 for Byron Katie's "The Work" Book Review and Workshop.  Her Book is called:  Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life.

Raef and Reid talk about the differences one from the Gen X Generation (Raef) and the other from the Millennial Generation (Reid) about moving from High School Graduation and First Career Job and generally coming of age in today's world.  They discuss how this may be viewed by both generations and Baby Boomers in today's business and corporate world.    

Raef Granger, Dave Farr, Russ Wakelin and Craig Gallant discuss what we believe Games Workshop is doing right.  It is an interesting contrast to when the three of us(Raef, Russ and Craig) discussed the same back in 2008 on Episode 1b of The D6 Generation Podcast.  In this episode we discuss Warahammer 40K, Warcry, and Aeronautica Imperialis.  Russ dives into why he thinks 40K does take as long as it does.  And all of us discuss our nostalgia and love for the game that has entertained our imagination and model collections for the miniature games that Games Workshop has produced for over twenty years. 

Raef's Rules is a "tongue in cheek" guide of the variety tips, tools & stragegies I have found and used in my business coaching for business owners and executives.  In this episode we explore the "Sigh of Relief" we business owners can often feel when the holiday week(s) is here.  The mindset we create that allows us to take a breather from the daily rush of running one's own business.  I discuss a few tips on how to harness that energy and be both relaxed and purposeful during your break.

I decided to blend all of my podcast interests and ideas into one show.  The Raef Granger Podcast.  This intro explains what Episodes 15 and on will entail.  I will be covering a wide range of topics from Business, Networking, Self Inquiry, Gaming, and Podcasting.  Thank for giving it a listen.  Raef Granger. 

Raef and Reid interview Pauline Hawkins writer, storyteller, podcaster and radiohost.  An internet post she wrote blew up a bit on her blog and this led to the publishing of her first book:  Uncommon Core:  25 Ways to Help your Child Succeed in a Cookie cutter Educational System, and one soon to be published called You Are  Mine. Hear her origin story and bonus content at the end of the show.  You can reach Pauline at pdhawk1010@msn.com.  You can reach Raef and Reid at theentrpreneursfoundry@gmail.com.

In the first segment, Raef and Reid discuss and try to come up with a definition of Motivation, Discipline and Habit. We also do a first book review, Solve for Happy:  Engineer Your Path to Joy by Mo Gawdat.  We get trapped in a temporal time loop of discussion and even discuss a dog's happiness.

Raef and Reid discuss Amber's origin story from University of New Hampshire Brand Manager to Transformational Coach and Speaker Powerhouse.   Amber shares her heartfelt personal story from her early childhood, to her college athletic days, to her first career to what she does now and how she got there. 

We discuss the power, benefit, and how to obtain a Mentor.  We also discuss our .02 on Networking and Networking tips.  This episode is chock full of goodness, so without further ado onto the show.

Reid takes the helm of this podcast and we hear Raef's origin story in our typical coffee house chat style.  We also discuss our thoughts on the common business term opportunity knocks as well as discuss our "non instagrammable moments".   

Ian made an app for fun or a hobby in college.  Hear how it turned into his company and his company's product, growth, and origin story.  From Biologist to App Developer, we talk about Ian's career journey.

Meet Reid Butler Financial Adviser of The Bulfinch Group.  We launch our beta test run of Reid Butler stepping in to Co-Host the show with me.  We both had similar ideas of the type of media we wanted to put out in a podcast/ blog format.  So we decided to put our heads together to discuss business and entrepreneurship on this podcast. We also dive into his origin story and what is really like to get started as a financial adviser.  There still will be guests that we interview, and for this episode it's a get to know us, this new format, and how we want to be a different type of business podcast.  Dive in.  We were very happy with how it came out.  We think you will like it too.  If you like what you hear, let us know what you think, by leaving positive reviews on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher.  

It affects most all business owners.  I talk about my goal for the Podcast and my frustration of not getting what I want done.  I also give my personal tips for effective 121's that lead you to the money you want to earn. 

I discuss Shannon's origin story in her career as first a passionate YNAB customer to now passionate YNAB Customer Service Rep. for the popular budgeting program.  From social worker to service representative, we talk about Shannon's career journey.

I discuss with Shaun his origin story on how he became a thermal engineer, why he is a thermal engineer, and what the heck a thermal engineer does.  Hint:  They can store energy in salt.  Cool huh?

I discuss Mike's origin story in his career in general and learn how he supports Author's in writing a book for their business.  

I discuss Dave's origin story in his career in software sales.  From a Biology major with a hint of teaching to channel sales at Dell, we talk about Dave's career journey in sales. 

I go over some tips and tricks for networking over the holidays and discuss how it can be trickier networking with friends and families.

I interview Ryan on what it is really like to work as a 3D Artist and how he got started.  We discuss the video gaming world and options for working in that field and working in the more "mundane" world of business and industry.