Un-Scripted

Andy and Gisele begin to discuss what is going on in their lives.Gisele going to see a friend in Missouri.Gisele made Andy a cake for his birthday!!!Andy is preparing to run the Oil Creek 100 and sleep alone in his van down by the river.Gisele begins to unpack all of the tax information she is learning as her family works to secure family inheritance of her grand relatives.  She shares some surprising discoveries concerning ways to protect family wealth and future generations.Andy knows nothing and his mind is partially blown! Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Listen, I just don't have the energy to type out these notes.  So I really hope you listen and enjoy the episode!  Love you!Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Gisele was/is making some major family decisions and taking steps to manage the balance between owning a business and helping family.The crucial life decisions require us to be present in our lives, observing what is happening around us and being aware of how it is affecting us.  When you are aware of your present reality you can respond in meaningful ways that lead to favorable outcomes.What are the things most important to you? Are you living with regret about the past, anxiety about the future or at peace in the present moment?How can you shift the way you are currently responding to a pain point in order to alleviate the discomfort in a productive manner?Andy really hates spiders!!Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

We apologize that our previous two youtube video episodes didn't have any audio :-(We need to go back to recording in the morning.  Gisele does not like the afternoons so I guess we are changing it.Andy tries to talk about his race and is met with underwhelming enthusiasm.We eventual end up talking about Gisele's trip to Grandma's house.Between her talks with Grandma and my talk with my mother...we were both challenged to think through our decisions and the risks we are talking.  Are we doing the things that matter most in life?What do we need to change?What are the things that you will regret not doing?What have you stopped doing in order to assure that you can do the things that you want to do?You can do whatever you want in life, you just can't do everything you want.Love you all!!Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Today's show was mostly about process.  I started the year with the goal of trying to write comedy and do my first comedy show.  I have always been intimidated by most people's creative process whether sermons, talks or comedy sets.The more I learn the more I realize that no one does it the same way.Gisele shares what its taken her to become good at songwriting.  All of the time, energy and effort to learn and practice.  I think she was encouraging me!!What do you do well and how have you gotten good at it?  Please share!Listen to see why we've named the podcast what this.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Gisele is not stabbing people with swords but she has been doing a lot of fencing.She may be building her last fence through her construction business.  She discusses the benefits and drawbacks of working with family.Are you part of a family owned and operated business or do you work with other family members in some capacity?  Please share your experience with us.This discussion leads in to what Gisele is learning about social media marketing and what is working for them currently.  Unfortunately, people do always go with the best choice but the option that is top of mind.  Even if you have the best product or service, if people don't know you exist it will be nearly impossible for them to choose you, your product or your service.We made a job about the people that run the media in our country get to be the puppet masters pulling the strings and telling society what to think about, what to choose, and what is important.  So in a twisted but similar way you can help sway public opinion by advertising in a way that keeps you top of mind.  Remind that all the marketing in the world won't help you if your product or service sucks!!Oh and... Andy bought a big ass van that he is going to use for business and camping.  He is very excited about it!To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

I went out west on vacation.  Not the best time to do a driving vacation but it was cheaper than a cruise! Gisele worked!  She makes sure to let me know that she did not go on vacation and just worked.What do you all think about having a number for texting in tips, topics, comments and feedback?To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Delayed release due to technical difficulties =DIt's Ayla's (Gisele's horse) birthday today!  Happy 17th!Andy tells a story about an enlightening conversation he had with a cashier at the local drug store.  The story alludes to things you use to be able to do that you can't really do any more.Human's have two important and often opposing desires.  One is the desire for security and the other a desire for adventure.As we age and desires, interests and perhaps physical abilities change we have a tendency to gravitate toward security and away from adventure.  Gisele talks about how riding her horse has changed over the 17 years and now that both her and her horse are a bit older.  We then use that as an analogy to think about our only person life and growth journeys.What adventure is next on your list and why do you want to take it?  Have you become to risk averse or are you still an adventurer?  Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Gisele explains her amazing weekend with her boyfriend.  They went on a ropes course at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, NY. After they struggled through the course they were able to discuss all the business analogies they had seen.Andy shared that when he took students through ropes courses when he was a camp counselor they would teach about the three zones of personal challenge.The green zone is too easy.  The red zone is too difficult and overwhelming.  The yellow zone is where you are challenged and probably a little scared but with the right encouragement and help one can push him/herself to over come the obstacle.Are you living in the yellow zone?Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Andy just dives in with questions about how to get through your sticking point or times you want to through in the towel.Gisele, "Andy, are you going through something difficult?"The discussion focuses on the ways people find the extra they need to push through and not give up.What do you when you feel like quitting?  What do you do or who do you turn to?David Goggins, in his book Can't Hurt Me, shares his 40% rule.  There are is so much more potential in all of us.  The trick is figuring out how to tap in to it.Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

There is always more to a person than you know.  Gisele, the very extroverted entrepreneur, shares with us her struggles with going to places where there are lots of people.  Sometimes people think they know us and are confused when they see the other side.What are the things you get hung up on?  What are regular activities that you have to talk yourself into doing?  What everyday type activities do you really hate doing?  What can you do at a high level of competency without much effort?We both share how our relationships help us manage the tough things we have to do.Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Andy naively books an Airbnb in a rough part of San Antonio.  "So, the $39 per price tag did not clue you in?"What decisions have you made that cause you to shift or rethink your strategy of life or business?This couple in San Antonio took advantage of a changing neighborhood to renovate and get in on the ground floor of a revitalization effort.What opportunities are you seeing around you that excite?  What do you need to do to get involved or invent solutions to new problems?As we grow and mature, we are trying to grow and succeed.  Sometimes our efforts can slowly (or quickly) cause  us to drift away from our original mission.  It can also complicate life way more than it needs to be.What are you currently doing that maybe outside of your original mission or goal?  Has it opened up new and better opportunities for you or has it caused you to stress and drift?Gisele shares how last week's catering jobs opened her eyes to the fact that she does not want to do catering for wedding events.  It also reminded her why she opened her coffee shop in the first place.  Where are you drifting?  What step or steps do you need to make right now to get back?Please let us know!  We love you all!!Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Andy starts by talking about the Bible and the feeding of the 5,000.  In the passage located in John 6...Philip has no idea how they can possibly feed the huge crowd that has assembled, but Andrew makes friends with a kid and offers the kid's lunch as a potential solution.  Andrew doesn't know, but he knows a guy!  This is Andy's skill.What are the things you do well?  Gisele explains how she is good at everything.  Both of her parents, are highly skilled and Gisele got blessed with the combination.Some people do a few things really well and so people enjoy learning how to do everything.  Both types of folks are super helpful to have in organizations.We take a quick tangent talking about making space in your day to think and ponder life.  Your brain will continue to work on the problems you need to solve.  Get the book called The Chaos Imperative.  The book talks about the conditions necessary for innovation to happen.Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

How do you get yourself to get things done?Andy and Gisele talk about how consistency with their social media has been a struggle.  The conversation turns into a discussion on how do you make yourself do things that you either don't want to do.   How do you get yourself to do the things you do want to do that are difficult.Andy explains his new post-it note strategy.  Gisele and Andy go back and forth on what strategies have worked for getting things done and what ones have not worked.  A shout out to my friend and business partner Damon DeVore who is a ninja master at getting things done!So how about you folks out there in our audience?What are your to-do hacks?  What strategies have failed you and which ones have worked but are weird?Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

After trying to look up what EQ stands for in terms of sound levels for podcasting.  We came across the concept of Emotional Quotient (Emotional Intelligence).We discuss in unscripted fashion how we see that play out in our own personal and professional lives.  It is said by some experts to have a greater impact on success than even IQ.Gisele shares at a deep level about how she feels her EQ was negatively impacted by an abusive relationship and how she is beginning to heal from those wounds.  In all things, growth and healing is a long journey.  It requires sustained intention learning, reflection and deliberate action.  It can't be rushed and it is always better to take that journey with people you can trust and who have your best interest in mind.We are grateful that you have trusted us enough to include us on your journey!!Love you all! Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

So its not a Bible verse..."Good fences make good neighbors,"  actually comes from the poem "Mending Wall" by Robert Frost.  The sentiment is found in many cultures and the concept is extremely important if one aims to live with both freedom and purpose.Successful people have found a way to create healthy boundaries in life.  Boundaries around what you are going to spend your life doing and what you are not going to do.  How do you decide what you are going to give your life or time to?  Gisele shares her verbal Venn diagram, What you are great at, what you love doing and what you profitable. (how ever you define profit)Andy shares his ADD version of that same concept.Fences tell us what is our responsibility and what is not. Andy talks about ending the radio show that he has done for the last 15 years.  The point is sometime you have to stop doing old things to make room for new things and opportunities in order to continue growing.Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Welcome back!It has only been two weeks but it seems like forever.Andy defends himself to Gisele for why he was gone.Vacation to the Ocean and to see the wild horses of the east coast.Gisele talks about her opportunity to speak at a conference.We both talk about the role fear plays in keeping you stuck or how to use it as a catalyst for action.In the words of George St. Pierre “It's OK to get butterflies in your stomach; the key is to learn how to make them fly in formation.”Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Gisele and talk about going through different seasons in life.  She shared about feeling like she was in a bit of a funk.  The three year itch is not something weird...it is the amount of time it takes her to start a business and having it running well.  Then, she is ready to move on!She is not wanting to do that moving forward.  So how to you retain you enthusiasm and continue to manage you business well.  In the midst of that discussion we through multi-level marketing companies under the bus.Gisele can laugh even in a funk.  How do you remain positive when things are difficult?What are you current life and business challenges?Ask yourself the tough question.  Find people that know more than you and report backLove you all!Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Gisele is slowly taking over her boyfriends house.  Well, they are renovating a room for her in his house.Andy can't remember what he did over the weekend.  Gisele gives an update on her business with a no call no show employee.  How does she handle it now verses how she used to handle it.Employees have more rights now (which is good) but how can employers and employees better understand each other.  Gisele shares her thoughts about seeing life from the employees perspective.Then Andy and Gisele launch into a deep philosophical discuss that is way too much for a Tuesday morning.So are you gaining wisdom?  Are you learning from your experiences, evaluating it and extrapolating that into the rest of your life?We love you all!Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

We are the Un-Scripted podcast.  The Podcast where we plan nothing and say everything.The hockey analogy of leadership development.  The more shots you take on goal the more goals you are bound to make.  Don't give up!  Keep investing in yourself.  Learn, grow, change and repeat.  Gisele talks about the the new coaching and mentorship program that she was recently accepted into.It is focused on taking your business to the $1 million revenue level.  In your journey of growth and personal development, it is important to make decisions that will force you out of your comfort zone and into situations that will cause you to learn and grow.Gisele explains how each decision she has made to get help and invest in herself resulted in positive change for her life, relationships and her business.What decision can you make that will cascade a number of other positive outcomes?Invest in yourself!  Keep taking shots at your goal!  Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Andy just starts talkin about himself and the race he did at the Arnold Classic in Columbus OH.How do you get yourself back on track?Beating yourself up is not the way.  There is no positive affect from beating yourself up.  Despite its ineffectiveness, many of us use it as a way to motivate ourselves.Instead, try being the scientist of your own life.  Step back and objectively observe what is happening.  Try to raise your awareness of what you are doing both positively and negatively.What behaviors are helping you and what ones are hindering you.It is the tiny changes over time that make the biggest difference.Gisele share an example from her business and how looking more closely at the metrics that are most reflective of her business's health.This works in business or in your personal life.  1.  What are you trying to accomplish?2.  What one or two behaviors are going to make the biggest improvement?  3.  Try to state what you want as "I want to go from x to y by when.."Please let us know if you are enjoying this podcast and ask us any question you like.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

What do you want to change?When starting a new job, career, project or business, you don't know what you don't know.  Then will always be unexpected things to deal with both good and bad.The more you repeat an activity the easy it gets.Turning good behavior in to habits will help you get to where you want to be.It very difficult to start new habits and eliminate bad ones.Three books to read on the topic of habits:The Power of HabitTiny HabitsAtomic Habits How to create a good habit: 1 st Law - (Cue) – Make it obvious 2 nd Law – (Craving) – Make it attractive 3 rd Law (Response) – Make it easy 4 th Law (Reward) – Make it satisfying We can invert these laws to learn how to break a bad habit Inversion of 1st Law (Cue) – Make it invisible Inversion of 2nd Law (Craving) – Make it unattractive Inversion of 3rd Law (Response) – Make it difficult Brief Summary of Atomic HabitsInversion of 4th Law (Reward) – Make it unsatisfying To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Gisele has been having a rough couple of weeks. She continues to run into a repetitive communication issue with service providers.  Andy advices what to do when your responses to stress are not creating effective communication. The mind will fight, flight or freeze when under stress. Gisele and Andy are freezers! The silence to violence reaction is common but not sound. We discuss how to unfreeze the brain with questions and recondition your responses using a process called S.T.A.T.E.Facts combined with emotions are called "your story." Retraining your mind to be rational instead of emotional when dealing with conflict is not easy and the goal is not to suppress or discount your emotions, but rather to effectively communicate your story. So, by separating the facts from your emotions, and essentially asking the other person to try and do the same, you're more likely to find the miscommunication and a healthy resolution. This is particularly important when you want to keep a relationship in tact. There was also something mentioned about the theory of the future coming at you instead of you going into the future....Andy is just blowing minds today.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele, visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Andy asks Gisele what were some of the things that she had to get honest with herself about in order to grow in life and in business.She goes into detail about her process of becoming aware of issues in her personal life that were affecting her ability to be success in her business and career.Embracing the struggles and accepting the responsibility of past decisions and the actions she needed to take to create the change she wanted.Andy and Gisele both share why being honest about who they are helped them move forward.What have you learned in your life?  How has honesty played a role in your journey?  We would love to hear your story!  To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Update on Andy's goal to attempt to write and perform comedy.  Gisele is going to talk to her friend to get him booked for a show.Andy is also going to challenge to do a new challenge...Bench press and 5K.Gisele went on vacation to the Dominican Republic.  They had an awesome time but the service was not great.  However, her boyfriend caught 3 white marlins while deep sea fishing.  Apparently he has been after these illusive creatures for almost 25 years.  Nice work Dom!In the course of your life and career, do not be afraid try new things at any age.  You might just unlock something in yourself, an interest or a passion that you never thought you would like!To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Gisele tells Andy not to do so much meditation on Tuesday mornings before our podcast.Gisele is in the January slump for the restaurant business.However, she had an amazing year and a fantastic December at the Tipsy Bean.Also voted number one coffee shop for Erie, PA for 2021.  Very well deserved...Congratulations!!!So how do big changes in life and business happen?  Read Atomic Habits by James Clear!"You do not rise to the level of your goal. You fall to the level of your systems."The aggregation of marginal gains is a term Clear uses to describe tiny changes that create great gains.What things do you want to change?  What regular behavior if done consistently will lead you to the results you want?Gisele uses the analogy of making someone's coffee just right to bring them the maximum amount of satisfaction with the product.  The tiny things make a huge difference.  She then describes the tiny changes she made to the coffee shop over the last couple of years that resulted in her 250% growth.What struggles are you experiencing in you life or career?  What has helped you?  What would you like help with? To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Gisele has an amazing holiday!Basically a Tennessee Christmas with her new (not so new) Bo.  Grandma was quite impressed with him!Gisele's scripture is "Behold I am making all things new..." from the book of Revelation.New experiences this season and this is the theme for Gisele's upcoming year.  Let challenging ourselves to either do old things in a new way and try new things that we have been long afraid of trying.  "All things new in 2022"  (Cheesy)Andy's goal is to begin a routing of writing comedy and performing it somewhere in 2022.And by the way his holiday sucked because of covid!!What are your goals for 2022?To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Meditation!  Get the app and try it.So anyways...Christmas!!!!What are your traditions? Gift giving ... what do you want? Find out what French Canadians eat.Fuzzy socks and purple things.Andy doesn't want anything but loves anything.Steelers PJs and lightening storms.Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!Love you all!!To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Thank you all for listening to us...we are so grateful!Today we discuss the flying hippo picture from Instagram.Where does life feel clunky?  Where do you feel like you are fighting the current?Where you to sore?  What are you doing when you feel like you are in the flow?What are you really good at with little effort?You can do anything you want in life but you can't do everything you want.You need to quit things in order to do new things.  If you find yourself stuck, begin to quit doing the things that are getting you no where.Ask for help!  We are often horrible self monitors.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

So as you know, i purchased Gisele's cleaning business from her about a month ago.This past week I texted her saying, "What have you done to me?"I went in to a local restaurant and noticed that the toilet was dirty and cleaned it with the toilet brush that was there.  Who does that?People that own cleaning businesses, that's who!!After i told her that is when she responded with the title of today's podcast.Awareness is the key to growing and learning.  You can't change what you don't know.Where are you blind spots?  Well, you probably don't know cause they are blind spots!Mentors, coaches and consultants can help you see what you need to see to grow.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

The holiday season is upon us and the Tipsy Bean is beginning to decorate for Christmas and the Erie City Mission is about to our Thanksgiving Turkey give away.So Andy tries to make a leap for decorating for Christmas to a book he is reading about how your body responds to trauma.  "The Body Keeps The Score" by Bessel Van Der KolkWe share info back and forth about our own experiences and how often our decisions are shaped by so many forces that we can't explain.How has your past relationship and experiences positively or negatively impacted how you live, lead and run your businesses?  Please share your experiences with us.Love you all!!To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

We have made some errors!So we are all over the place in this one but its fun!please give us feedback if we get information wrong or repeat ourselves.  We want to make sure we address these and your help is crucial.We literally don't script this so we often forget what we have talked about.That being said in the case of the repeated story there was a completely different point being made.  Gisele tells another grandmother story.  Gisele grandmother is now a listener so please reach out to her say hello.Also, Gisele shares her struggles with the supply chain.  Businesses everywhere are struggling with these issues.  We would love to hear how this is affecting you.  What are your wins and your struggles.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

There is just so much happening right now!Andy turned 50 years old and Gisele turned 41...let's hear it for mid-October birthdays!!The trees are so beautiful this time of year here in northwestern Pennsylvania.Andy and Jen (his amazing wife) took a 150 mile bike trip on e-bikes.Gisele, unfortunately, had to make a trip to California for a funeral, but was grateful to reconnect to loved ones, have a great birthday hanging out with her mom and were able to plan a family reunion as a result.Andy bought Gisele's commercial cleaning business. Gisele attended the Erie City Mission annual banquet where Andy works as the chaplain.The cat story comes up in conversation at the banquet and we decide that Andy should tell the story even though there may be no point.Andy tells the story about their tiny black kitten named Monster.Gisele blurts out the phrase that is now the title of this podcast (whether Andy likes it or not).It's the connection we make while we are here on earth that bring us the most meaning, and it's the positive impact we make in people's lives that live on after we are gone.The question becomes...what kind of person do you want to be remember as?  What kind of impact do you want to make in the lives of the people we meet?  How we live and love become the stories that get remembered and retold.Keep telling the stories and the impact will continue!!To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

On today podcast, Andy shares about his talk at a local conference.  Erie is getting "Back To The Future".  During the talk Andy told three stories...The story about being stuck between a rock and a hard place while bouldering around Panama Rock, NYThe story about being out of water during his 100 mile challenge.And the story about ice skating as a child.Embrace your gifts and talents, try new things and (while surrounded by a world that insists on shuffling) skate ahead into the potential you know you have!To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

You really don't know what someone has gone through until you ask them to tell you their story.Gisele shares a couple of intense stories and their impact on her life.She describes how each circumstance affected her and what she needed to do to process those in a healthy way.Gisele also describes her epiphany while plating the cheesecake in her coffee shop during her first year of business.The old saying that you can't judge a book by the cover remains true.  It's so important to get curious about the people you come in contact with rather than being judgmental.Don't be like a hollow chocolate bunny.  Your character and your competency must match your marketing.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Gisele far exceeds her goals and blames the positive changes of her team!In contrast to earlier in the year, Gisele explains how simplifying the system and having the right people made all the difference.First, identify what you want to change. Then, figure out what factors you can control that will have the biggest impact on what you want to change."Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets." (attributed to E.W. Deming)Gisele remembers that she is good at this and she does know how to do it and when she does it feels like what she was made to do!Some dreams are worth fighting for.  Some dreams morph and change as we grow and some dreams die and its ok to let them die.  Sometimes we are holding on to dreams that are no longer ours...let it go."When things change inside of you, things change around you."  -UnknownYou can endure almost any hardship with the right people around you and the best things in life can be unbearable if surrounded by the wrong people.There is something mystical about finding the things you were meant to do and partnering with the people you were meant to do them with.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

What are you missing about the world around us?Gisele talks about her new experience with numbers.What does Gisele's travels and numbers and a barking squirrel have in common.Andy buys a white equinox and how that relates to Gisele's numbers and her barking squirrel.Do you have any weird experiences with animals?  Please tell us!!You discover what you become aware of.If you want to change the things that are holding you back or keeping you stuck, you have to figure out how to raise your awareness about your life.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Looking to a start business?What business do you want to start?What problem do you want to solve?Gisele drops her wisdom on how to identify niche markets with potential to grow as a great starting point. Being a "pebble in a puddle" as opposed to the ocean will have a much greater impact. Know your financial goals and needs, have an idea of what expenses will be required to operate so that you can plan what kind of sales to project making for survival/thriving/profiting. Just because you make money doesn't mean you are keeping it! Choose opportunities that make sense financially or strategically to ensure the growth and health of your company. To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Vlump - the slump in your emotional state shortly after vacation has concluded.Gisele shares about her ongoing employee situation (both the good and the bad)We both talk briefly about out friend Brian who was observing us in the studio today.Brian Bohrer owns a web-design company called WeCreate, vitamin IV company and he also designed the Meter EZ app for Erie, PA.  Keep an eye out for his soon coming health and wellness podcast.Our discussion about the Vlump leads into Gisele putting on her journalist hat and interviewing me about my experience as an employee of one organization, a solo entrepreneur in my coaching business and my 50/50 partnership in my rental property business with my best friend, Damon DeVore.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Wow...so it's been three weeks since our last podcast.  Gisele and I talk about our vacations.Gisele talks about her amazing experience in France.  This training/vacation further fuels her passion for what she does with the Tipsy Bean Café.She goes into detail about traveling the country and having some new experiences that you won't wanna miss.Her trip culminates with a traveling fiasco that we can all identify with as the world begins to open back up.Andy shares his experience on his Alaska cruise which was a replacement for his cancelled cruise to Norway for his 25th wedding anniversary.There were sled dog puppies, bears, whales, working out on a boat and still gaining 6 pounds!!Thank you all for continuing to follow us...Love you all!!To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Gisele's dog, Zena, was sprayed by a skunk in the middle of the night; whilst Gisele was less than fully clothed.This very resilient dog was also sprayed 1 year ago... in the mouth!So, when this same skunk walked into her yard  after just a few nights ago having wrecked havoc on her and her mother's life (THIS IS NO EXAGERATION) the brave dog decided not to play the victim anymore. This time she attacked and killed it. Effectively removing the problem for herself, as well as others! What problem has followed you and tormented you?How many times are you going to continue to be the victim before you address it and kill it?Or perhaps your skunk is only a problem because of it's fear, a defense reaction to its environment? Hmmmmm.... think a minute on that one.If you have become accustom to the stench around you perhaps you can seek out some trusted friends to help you identify the skunks and then kill them off!!To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

The journey of an employer is to ultimately: just suck a little less a little each time LOLTo learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

Andy tells a fresh story.  The story of the foot injury that happened the day before this episode was recorded.There are hats, sinks, laundry, scalding hot water, urgent care, a new pair of shorts and stitches involved in this story.  There were no animals harmed in the recording of this podcast.The point is arrived at as a result of a team effort and completely unscripted.Do you agree with the statement that multitasking is a myth?  Share your hacks with us!What are your unscripted stories?To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog

We're wrapping up Season 2!Andy wrote a book awhile ago and we are just finally telling the stories.Gisele does an amazing job of setting up the each story and helping to unpack each point.Story #1The Lobster Lady from Maine.  Are you in a job or life situation that you hate?  Why are you still there? Ask yourself the question:  what got me here and why am I stuck?  Having someone to help you process that and strategize out of it can be super helpful.Story #2The Possum Why does it seem that most possums have a death wish?  8.1 million possums die on the roads of America every year.  What is happening?Have you ever developed a coping mechanism that was doing more harm than good?Life is difficult and some of our strategies that we think are help are actually keeping us stuck.Reach out for help.  Don't let one more day pass without taking action.Story #3Running from HorsesHave you had some kind of fear in your life that has held you back or controlled your decision making?  Something in your past that you are running from that is keeping you from experiencing life to the fullest.  Maybe today is the day you stop running and face it.  How would that change your life.You can't do it alone and I don't think we are meant to.  Let's conquer those fears together.Love you all!To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog 

Why do some people feel the need to complain no matter what?What are the types of feedback that are helpful?Why are reviews so important for your business?Gisele explains the differences between the 1 star, the 5 star, and the 3 or 4 star reviews, as well as, how they're important for advertising your business. She shares strategies on how to address random 1 stars that are just angry or negative. No reply is a reply, so be sure to communicate your appreciation for their feedback as much as you do for positive reviewers.As usual, Andy tries to make a life lesson out of everything including people leaving reviews.  But seriously, make sure you are surrounding yourself with the people who are all for you but willing to share the truth in love.  The 5 star people are nice to have around but aren't always being honest or telling you what you need to hear and the 1 star people are being negative and most likely don't have your best interest in mind.  It's the 3 and 4 star people that want you to be your best.Love you all!!To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.comFacebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog 

Andy breaks down his 100 mile trek and the lessons he learned from it.The Allegheny 100 is an annual challenge through the Allegheny Forest in PA on the North Country Trail.Due to Covid the trail association was not running shuttles so the turned all participants around at the 50 mile mark.Andy kept going.He talks about getting turned around 5 different times. The no water panic Story.Brad's advice:     -"Keep drinking, keep eating, keep moving!"     -"The body can go further than the mind."  Are your thoughts keeping you stuck?Mindset changes everything...literally the difference between giving up and running for the finish line.Gisele makes some fantastic connections from my actual journey to her journey as an business owner and managing a major transition from a two-business to a one business owner.Remember that it's not enough to just picture your success, you have to imagine what it will feel like to win and hold that feeling.  Gisele: "Feel all the feels!!"We love you all!  Please continue to give us feedback on what you are liking.To learn more about what Andy does and more of his content go to:AndyKerrCoaching.com Facebook: @andykerrcoachingPurchase Andy's Book A Story and A PointTo find more awesome content from Gisele visit:Honest.CEOFacebook: @HonestCEOvlogInstagram: @HonestCEOvlog 

Gisele had an awesome vacation in Miami and insists on rubbing it in!Mean while Andy having to endure 45 degree temperatures and 50 mile an hour wind gusts culminating in an enormous tree falling on my SUV.Gisele continues to mention that she was in Miami and how warm it was.But seriously, plan your vacations ahead time so that you can't back out of it.  There are always things to be grateful for even in the worst of times.

Andy asks Gisele, "Why did you decide to become an entrepreneur?Then she shares how it started as a kid at 11 years old, then as a teen, in to her adulthood.  She kept seeing the opportunities and realized she could do it herself.Gisele explains getting into the franchising space with Curves and what she learned.What problems are you experiencing and how can you solve them.For the next 30 days, try to be aware of what problems you are experiencing and write them down.  You should have 90 problems at the end of the month.And we love you all!!!

"Bruh, I see you!!"Andy is trying not to be old and running lot as he trains for this 100 mile fundraiser for the Erie City Mission.We just want to be seen by others!Sympathy vs. Empathy - It makes a world of difference.  If you don't wanna suck at life, learn the real difference between these two and use it appropriately!If you really want to see people, listen to their stories.Gisele coins the phrase 'fake-ality" and her new fake-ality show.  Where it seems fake but its so, so real!Please share your stories with us!We love you!

Grandma is back!!Gisele shares her time in Tennessee.  During their bonding time where a tiny bit of alcohol was consumed, Grandma shared her "House Rules".We then take that concept and run with it.  Who are you letting into your life and who are you closing the door on?What are your house rules?  Where do you need to create boundaries in your life?  For your energy?  For your time?  For your relationships?Take some time this week and create your house rules.