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Check out the show notes on our blog: https://healthyfamilyproject.com/episode-70-how-to-raise-an-adult/ To say that parenting is hard would be the understatement of the year. It's a delicate balance of keeping your children safe, providing their essential needs, helping them navigate transitional periods, and providing them the tools to help them blossom into adulthood. Several years ago, Julie observed the long-term effects of overparenting while working at a university. This inspired her to publish her best-selling book, How to Raise an Adult. During our conversation, we got lots of great insights for Julie to help us break those parenting habits that make children become overdependent on us and less likely to develop agency. What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks! 2:36 Welcome, Julie! 3:52 What was your inspiration for writing How to Raise an Adult? 6:52 Advice for parents who want to avoid being helicopter parents 12:20 4 Step Method to Getting Kids to do things for themselves 15:26 Tips to help parents let go during transitional phases 22:40 Opportunities for teaching moments 25:30 Advice for the college arm race 30:43 Relationship between overparenting and the negative impact on confidence 34:03 Inspiration for Julie's new book 42:29 What does a healthy family mean to you? About Our Guest, Julie Lythcott-Haims Julie Lythcott-Haims is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult and Real American. She holds a BA from Stanford, a JD from Harvard Law School, and an MFA from California College of the Arts. She resides in the Bay Area with her partner, their two itinerant young adults, and her mother. Relevant Links Follow Julie on Instagram and Facebook Check out Julie's books Fiske Guide to Colleges Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Episode 69: Tips for Better Sleep for Your Family Episode 60: Teaching Kids to Prepare Healthy Snacks Episode 35: Helping Kids Make Good Choices

In this episode, Melanie Moore urges us to change the limiting story we tell ourselves. Listen in to learn how you can start manifesting the person you really want to become - the person inside you.  About Our Guest:  Melanie Moore is a vision coach who has found business success by mixing vision boarding with Emotional Freeing Technique (tapping EFT).  Timestamps:  [03:11] What is tapping into your vision?  [05:39] What is Emotional Freeing Technique (tapping EFT)?  [08:29] Can you do tapping on Zoom?  [10:33] The difference between professional EFT tappers and hobbyists? [14:04] A program Melanie runs twice a year [17:30] What makes a vision board actually come true?  [23:19] If you don't ask, you wont get  [26:55] Vision board success stories  [31:00] Melanie's own success story (daily vision board)  [34:55] How what we want may come to us in unusual ways  Connect with Susan R. Kiley: Want to listen to my podcast or get my blogs, transcripts or free resources? There are several ways you can support me. Please don't forget to leave a 5-star rating, it's important to me to know I'm creating content you enjoy. Visit Susan's website for more podcast episodes, blogs, transcripts or free resources: Listen or Read the Transcripts Susan's free business success resources Join the Success YOU newsletter Follow Susan on Instagram  Follow Susan on Twitter Follow Susan on LinkedIn Buy Susan a coffee Subscribe on your favorite platform: Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher “ I wish you nothing but happiness and success”  

Roman Prokopchuk discusses foster care, redemption and fertility in this emotional and enlightening talk. Listen in to learn about the intricacies of being a foster parent from a man who has fostered 25 children while running a successful digital marketing agency.  About Our Guest:  Roman Prokopchuk has been a foster father to 25 children and runs a successful digital marketing agency. He is a first generation immigrant from the Ukraine. He also hosts the Digital Savage Experience Podcast.    Timestamps:  0:00 Welcome & Intro of Roman Prokopchuk 2:00 Almost marine corp to digital marketing agency owner 5:15 Benefit of having a super planner 9:16 Roman's purpose 11:20 Adopting foster children  13:01 Creating a safe space for your foster child 14:57 Avoiding attachment anxiety  17:20 Staying connected with foster children after they leave 21:30 How do you make the greatest impact? 28:30 A great way to spend the foster care stipend 30:24 Bridging the gap between foster parents and biological parents  33:00 Foster care fraud: don't do it for the money 35:25  What if a foster parent has a biological child? 37:30 Should you tell your foster child they're adopted? 39:00 Should you help your foster child find their biological parents? 41:59 Issues of race in foster care 45:50 Heart-led entrepreneurship  47:28 How to connect with Roman Prokopchuk Connect with Susan R. Kiley: Want to listen to my podcast or get my blogs, transcripts or free resources? There are several ways you can support me. Please don't forget to leave a 5-star rating, it's important to me to know I'm creating content you enjoy. Visit Susan's website for more podcast episodes, blogs, transcripts or free resources: Listen or Read the Transcripts Susan's free business success resources Join the Success YOU newsletter Follow Susan on Instagram  Follow Susan on Twitter Follow Susan on LinkedIn Buy Susan a coffee Subscribe on your favorite platform: Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher “ I wish you nothing but happiness and success”

This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all easy steps we can take to get better sleep. We're joined by Jackie Vegar, registered dietitian and author at The Wellness Solution. Jackie shares foods and supplements to improve sleep, tips fo changing nighttime routines, and how lack of sleep affects our hormones. What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks! 4:08 Welcome back, Jackie! 7:20 Why are teens always so tired?  11:50 How lack of sleep affects hormones   12:50 Change nighttime routines  16:15 Foods to keep on hand for energy & for bedtime  23:07 How does Magnesium help with sleep? 25ish Supplements that help with sleep  31:20 Foods high in B vitamins 35:40 Benefits of drinking tea before bed   39:40 Bedtime snacks About Our Guest, Jackie Vega Jackie is a registered dietitian, ACE-certified personal trainer, wife, and mom of two. She is the founder of the Wellness Solution where she offers guidance to her clients on all things health and fitness. Jackie recently launched the Busy Moms Kitchen podcast where she invites you into her kitchen to listen in on conversations about life as busy moms, reaching health and fitness goals and other things that only you and your girlfriends will understand. Relevant Links Listen to Jackie's Podcast - The Busy Mom's Kitchen Follow Jackie on Instagram & Facebook Food Rx: Foods That Help Reduce Anxiety Is Caffeine Safe for Kids? What You Need to Know about Probiotics for Kids Better Sleep, Clean Home & a Healthier You 10 Proven Tips To Make Your Sleep-Deprived Teen Sleep Better Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Episode 58: Realistic Self-Care for Families Episode 64: Tips to Declutter Your Home Episode 6: Mindful Eating for Your Family Healthy Family Project Facebook Group Join our Healthy Family Project Facebook group! This group will serve as a safe space for parents and caregivers to talk all about raising a healthy family - from dealing with a picky eater and tips to get more fruits and veggies onto plates to exercising as a family and mental health. We welcome all of you to join in! Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. Take the survey here. Healthy Family Project Podcast Conversations covering hot topics in the world of health, food and family with a dose of fun. Helping families ease their way into a new fresh and healthy world. Be on the lookout for new bi-weekly episodes and don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcasting site. If you like an episode, make sure to leave a rating and comment. If you are interested in being a guest on the Healthy Family Project podcast, contact amanda@healthyfamilyproject.com with your topic idea for consideration.  

About Our Guest:https://liberalarts.vt.edu/departments-and-schools/department-of-sociology/faculty/thomas-dearden.html Articles Mentioned in this Episode:Dearden, T. E., Parti, K., & Hawdon, J. (2021). Institutional Anomie Theory and Cybercrime—Cybercrime and the American Dream, Now Available Online. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 10439862211001590.Muftic, L. (2006). Advancing institutional anomie theory: A microlevel examination connecting culture, institutions, and deviance. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 50(6), 630–653. OtherYou should check out this book if these ideas were interesting:Messner, S. F., & Rosenfeld, R. (1994). Crime and the American Dream There are many new editions printed.  Learn more about Skin Cancer here:https://www.cancer.gov/types/skinSeriously,  if you have spent anytime outside, make sure you are aware of skin cancer. Some forms of it might be rare, but it is anything but,  I know many many people both younger and older than me who have had them cut out. The audio at the start of this episode was from a prelinger archive public domainfilm called "The Relaxed Wife", https://archive.org/details/RelaxedW1957.  Pfizer started importing Atarax or Hydroxine into the US in the late 50s and promoted it with these kinds of films advocating that people just relax and stop worrying about things so much.     

In this episode, Christy discusses how desire is the root of progress. Forget anyone who told you that desire is evil and tune in to learn how you can spiritually align yourself with your desires.  About Our Guest:  Christy Whitman is a New York Times best selling author and coach who focuses on energy mastery. She has appeared in the Today Show, The Morning Show, and Ted X amongst other places.  Timestamps:  [01:18] Christy Whitman’s journey  [10:40] What is the desire factor? [13:32] Are desires good or bad?  [16:00] This is what the happiest and most successful people do with their desires [17:20] Do successful and happy people have similar desires?  [34:04] You probably have this secret desire [36:45] Should you share your desires with others? [46:26] Not accomplishing your desire  [49:47] The difference between desires and vision boards “Without desire nothing ever gets created...it is always desire that moves something forward...desire is a birthplace for creation” What is your greatest desire today? What are you doing to work towards it? Let us know in the comments! Connect with Christy: Christy’s book recommendation Christy’s website Connect with Susan: Listen or Read the Transcripts Susan’s free business success resources Join the Success YOU newsletter Follow Susan on Instagram  Follow Susan on Twitter Follow Susan on LinkedIn Buy Susan a coffee “I wish you nothing but happiness and success”

Introverted creative Leonie Dawson shares her journey of self-actualization. Listen to the fun episode to understand how she found a business that fits her personality and makes her happy... oh and has raked in over $10 million!  About Our Guest:  Leonie Dawson is an entrepreneur that doesn’t fit in a box. She is a best selling author, creative educator and blogger. She is dedicated to helping you achieve your dreams. Timestamps:  [03:40] Juggling parenting and business  [07:05] 17 years in business and still no elevator pitch [08:10] From government job to $10 million business [11:48] Finding the 10 hour work week [13:30] Earn more without hiring staff  [14:59] Building a pandemic proof business  [16:00] Winning as an introvert [17:35] Leonie hates social media, connect with her this way instead [20:15] Making plans for 2021 [22:40] Become a magnet by being authentic [24:00] How Leonie was able to be herself on instagram  [25:25] What is a win-win-win?  “I don't want to have very strict goals of what I want to create and instead I want to allow it to flow through me and just enjoy that creative experience. I love when ideas just kind of jump on me and I run with it and like a couple of days later its out in the world”  Connect with Leonie Dawson   Connect with Leonie: www.leoniedawson.com Instagram: @leonie_dawson Facebook: @leoniedawsonauthor Leonie Dawson Courses: *I a an affiliate of Leonie Dawson. My purchasing from my link provided below, I will make a small commission. I appreciate your support so I can continue with the Success You podcast.  40 Days to a Finished Book  Money, Manifesting + Multiple Streams of Income 40 Days to Create + Sell Your E-Course Soul Care Sales Star Masterclass   Connect with Susan R. Kiley: Be a Guest  Grab your copy of “A Resilient Soul” Join the Success YOU newsletter Follow Susan on Instagram  Follow Susan on Twitter Buy Susan a coffee

What's the difference between chasing your goals and being driven by them? In this second conversation with Dr. David Jackson we dive deep into this topic and discuss how his clients successfully used the past year to reboot their business while getting reconnected to the life that matters to them. We also shared ideas about how to navigate unexpected challenges, where to find new opportunities, and the most important idea to help you create your own epic life. Listen to Episode #89 with Dr. David Jackson: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/rdl-89-dr-david-jackson/ Contact Dr. Melissa Longo to find out about mentoring, group programs or just to offer your ideas here Find all the amazing Rockstar Doctor Life Content and some cool free resources for you at www.rockstardoctorlife.com About Our Guest:  Dr. David Jackson is Chiropractor, Entrepreneur and serial innovator from Del Mar, CA. While he is recognized as creating many ‘firsts’ in the profession, he is most proud of his 30 year Epic Love Affair with his wife Nicole and his relationship with each of his 3 Epic daughters. Dr. David failed in practice 9 times, burnt his diploma, quit chiropractic and became an auto mechanic. Serious introspection led to his discovery of the elusive elements of success. He applied his newfound knowledge building two highly successful practices serving 450+/wk, 60% children and 100% cash. He has shared his story, insights and success on 6 continents to over 100K people. His passion to help chiropractors solidify a success mindset is unmatched and his ability to help them develop and execute a blueprint for living an Epic Life is legendary. Dr. David is Founder and CEO of Epic Practice and author of the best selling book- The Truth Will Do. He is past President of the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance and Co-founder of Lifebook. Dr. David is committed to helping chiropractors create their Epic Life by openly sharing his passion, his journey and through leading by example so that others may Serve More, Make More and BE More. Grab your copy of Dr. Jackson's book The Truth Will Do here  

This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about how to get started with gardening. Heather Manzo gives us a crash course on different types of gardening and what to consider before deciding which style best suits your space and lifestyle. Gardening is a relaxing hobby that requires a decent time commitment but offers big rewards and positively impacts the environment. Whether you have a small balcony or large backyard, you can work with your space and choose plants that can thrive in your environment. From edible landscapes and container gardens to flower beds and indoor gardens, it's all about balancing your goals with your limitations. Heather gives us a crash course on different types of gardens and their benefits, plus useful tips to help you succeed and work on your green thumb. What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks! 2:45 Get to know Heather 4:47 How can beginners get started with gardening? 6:23 Limitations to consider when deciding what to do with your space 8:06 Beginner-friendly plants 11:05 What are companion plants? 12:46 How to select native plants for your garden? 14:08 What is a plant palette? 16:20 What are the benefits of container gardening? 20:20 How to attract bees and butterflies? What you need to know about soil and composting? How to choose plants that will work well with your environment? What can the act of growing plants do for us? Hot takes About Our Guest, Heather Manzo Heather Manzo is the executive director at the Allegheny County Conservation District. Heather is passionate about preserving the world around her and helping others discover how they can make a difference in our current environment. She practices permaculture and urban ag at her home, tends to grow pumpkin patches in her front yard, and in her free time documents the plants and people of wild places armed with hiking boots, a camera and plenty of trail mix. Relevant Links 16 Gardening Tools for Kids How Gardening Can Improve Mental Health 4 Steps to a Backyard Garden 8 Fruits & Veggies You Can Regrow From Scraps 10 Beginner Steps to Starting a Garden How to Grow Milkweed USDA hardiness zone map Mother Earth News, ‘What to plant now tool’. Lead guidelines Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Episode 64: Tips to Declutter Your Home Episode 48: Self-Care for Busy Families Episode 36: Dietitian-Approved Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips

After 17 years of practicing law, Jeff Nischwitz had it all - money, women, status, importance, and all the material trappings of the high life. But what he didn’t have was meaning, fulfillment and happiness. Jeff put in the work to become a “recovered lawyer” radically and courageously choosing another professional path which has now led to far greater happiness and purpose. Discover what he has learned in his journey. Topics covered: Two weeks into having COVID, Jeff shares about his experience with the virus and how it changed his perception of the world. The importance of what we DON’T do and say as compared with what we DO. How professional and financial success may corrupt and lead us away from happiness. The impact on world view of pessimism vs. optimism in the legal profession. Before law school, only 10% of young legal students are depressed. After law school, that figure soars to 40%. How lawyers are trained to be pessimistic and how it hurts their personal relationships. The need for thought leaders to split their audience 50/50 where half love them and half hate them. About Our Guest — Jeff Nischwitz is known as a Snow Globe Shaker (shaking things up) who’s on a mission to help people shift how they lead and thereby shift their leadership impact. He's an international speaker and personal transformation coach known for his unique perspectives, challenging traditional thinking, and delivering tangible shifts for leaders. Jeff's the Founder of The Nischwitz Group, a speaking, consulting and coaching company and the Co-Founder of Cardivera.com, a leadership development ecosystem that grows leaders and their impact. He also co-hosts the Impact Leadership Podcast. He’s also actively involved in leadership and mentoring within the Mankind Project International and regularly speaks to and works with men on emotional awareness and allowance and walking a healing journey in life. Jeff has published four leadership and business books, including his most recent – Just One Step: Walking Backwards to the Present on the Camino Trail (Eagle Heart Press 2020). If you like what you've heard, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues. Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on | Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman | Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert | Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin | LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnerer Or join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.com Please visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnerer Editing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com Music by: Zak Gay http://otonamimusic.com/

About Our Guest:https://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/ca.crossPapers Mentioned in the ShowCassandra Cross & Thomas J. Holt (2021) The Use of Military Profiles in Romance Fraud Schemes, Victims & Offenders, 16:3, 385-406, DOI: 10.1080/15564886.2020.1850582Cross, C. (2020). ‘Oh we can’t actually do anything about that’: The problematic nature of jurisdiction for online fraud victims. Criminology & Criminal Justice, 20(3), 358–375. https://doi.org/10.1177/1748895819835910Cross, C. (2019), "Who is to blame? Exploring accountability in fraud victimisation", Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice, Vol. 6 No. 1, pp. 35-48. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCRPP-07-2019-0054Cassandra Cross, Molly Dragiewicz, Kelly Richards, Understanding Romance Fraud: Insights From Domestic Violence Research, The British Journal of Criminology, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2018, Pages 1303–1322, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjc/azy005  Other:Introduction voices are from the Prelinger Archives at archive.org.  Bonus points are not redeemable for anything at all.  All the same, its still nice to get some points isn't it?    

This episode of the Healthy Family Project podcast is all about tackling the world of first foods for babies and toddlers. Kathryn Doherty shares tips to ensure kids are being exposed to the right foods, how to conquer struggles around baby foods and toddler meals, and ideas for baby food meal prep when you're in a pinch. The world of baby and toddler food can be overwhelming. With so many styles of eating from baby lead weaning and purees, to figuring out when to start solids and how to introduce new foods, parents are left with lots of questions. Today on the podcast, we're sharing lots of tips and insights to help new parents easily navigate this exciting stage. What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks! 1:16 - Meet Katheryn 5:16 - How can we ensure kids are being exposed to the right foods? 8:15 - How to get kids involved and interested in food and cooking 11:00 - Resources for parents looking to learn more about baby and toddler eating 14:58 - Healthy Bite Break Featuring Arctic Apples 16:13 - How to tackle common struggles around baby & toddler food 21:32 - Meal prep and freezer-friendly meals for toddlers 24:32 - What does a healthy family mean to you? About Our Guest, Kathryn Doherty Kathryn Doherty is a health and nutrition editor and a food blogger at Family Food on the Table, where she shares easy, healthy, family-friendly recipes for the everyday home cook. She made 100 percent of the baby food for both of her children when they were little and enjoys cooking with them in the kitchen now, making delicious healthy foods that they (most of the time) gobble up.     Sh recently released a new cookbook, Healthy, Quick and Easy Baby Food. This cookbook is packed with everything you need to make homemade baby food, plus tons of toddler and little kid recipes that are yummy for the whole family. Healthy Bite Featuring Arctic Apples Today, we're snacking on Arctic® Golden slices paired with tasty homemade fruit dips. We partnered with Arctic Apples® to share 5 Easy Fruit Dips for Kids that make snack time fun and nutritious. These dips can be prepped ahead of time and paired with Arctic non-browning apples that come conveniently pre-sliced for snacking greatness. No prep work required! Relevant Links Check out Kathryn's blog Follow Kathryn on Facebook and Instagram Healthy, Quick & Easy Baby Food What to Know Before Starting Solids with Baby Veggie Side Dishes for Picky Eaters Baby Food Resources Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Episode 5: Navigating First Foods Episode 45: Conquering Family Mealtime Struggles Episode 41: Developing a Positive Relationship with Food Healthy Family Project Facebook Group Join our Healthy Family Project Facebook group! This group will serve as a safe space for parents and caregivers to talk all about raising a healthy family - from dealing with a picky eater and tips to get more fruits and veggies onto plates to exercising as a family and mental health. We welcome all of you to join in! Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast! We'd love if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content future episodes. Take the survey here.

As we revisit this episode of God Hears Her, Vivian Mabuni admits that as an American of Asian descent, she’s struggled to fit in, and this reality leads to a conversation on diversity, inclusion, and healing. From understanding terms like “microaggression” to walking us through how to be a good friend to someone who’s hurting, this is a conversation about how God intended us to love others, even those who are different from us. About Our Guest:  Vivian Mabuni is a teacher and uses the platforms of writing, speaking, and podcasting to encourage women to find the abundant life Christ offers within the good and bad of life. Her battle with cancer led her to see God as present and faithful, even when life is not working out the way she expected. She wants people to know that following Jesus is not a pain-free and smooth journey, but it is still rich and good! Her newest book is titled Open Hands Willing Heart: Discover the Joy of Saying Yes to God. Notes and Quotes:  Microaggression: An othering; it separates us. According to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, a microaggression is “a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group.” “I have been on a journey, really, and some of it has been learning to actually embrace and celebrate my ethnic heritage because most of my life I spent trying to fit in.” Here’s a kind way to ask a person of a different ethnic background about themselves:  “Will you share with me your ethnic heritage?” Also, learn your own ethnic heritage so you can contribute to the conversation. “American does not mean ‘white,’ and we tend to start to think that is the normal; and that is not necessarily normal. It’s its own experience.” There is a strong rooting that takes place when we understand who we are and where we are from. God intends for us to live in unity, but unity is not uniformity.  “I am not going to let what would be injustice, impact my character.” “Instead of segregating our offerings into little cliques, which is so difficult, can we be more intentional of being inclusive?” How to help a friend who is healing: “To be a good friend, don’t offer advice. The present of presence just goes so much further.” We all heal differently, and learning to be a gracious receiver is hard. We need to be respectful that each of us handles suffering differently.   Links/Books/Resources Mentioned In Show:  Show Notes on godhearsher.org Discover the Word series with Vivian: “Open Hands Willing Heart” God Hears Her website Share the love by giving this episode a 5-star rating on iTunes!  Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women Vivians’s Podcast: Someday is Here Vivian’s Book: Open Hands Willing Heart Vivian’s Book: Warrior in Pink Bryan Stevenson’s Book: Just Mercy Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy

Betsy Ziegler, CEO of Chicago-based 1871 chats with Jason Montague about the strength of the Midwest. About Our Guest... 1871Betsy ZieglerAbout Us... Hashtag MidwestExecutive Stories Podcast Jason MontagueAndrew KazlauskasAndy Azinger

I recently renewed my long time passion for horseback riding and met today’s guest — Barbra Schulte — at the C Lazy U dude ranch in Granby, Colorado where she was teaching peak performance on and off a horse.  Barbra is a Professional Cutting Horse Trainer, personal peak performance coach, and Equine Consultant. She is a Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductee and, this January, Barbra will be awarded the prestigious Women of the West Award given by Western Horseman Magazine. Barbra joins me on the podcast to discuss how she became interested in optimal human performance and to share some of her tips on finding your path to peak performance.  Listen in to learn the connection between positive and negative emotions and their impact on performance and to gain some serious tips on how to move past your hurdles and get yourself to your highest peak performance level.   The 3 biggest hurdles to peak performance and how to move past them   Blame — even self-blame — is a way to trick your mind into taking the pressure off of yourself in a situation — “who cares, I’m not putting any more energy into this”. It is the most difficult emotion to get past to achieve high performance.   Anger — unlike blame, anger has some measure of energy and so you can propel yourself towards peak performance with it; make sure to watch the direction of this energy, steer it away from blame.   Nerves/anxiety/fear — nerves are the closest emotion to shifting into that positive emotional mindset and peak performance.    How to shift away from negative emotions and find your calmness: Recognize your current state and name it Get calm — conscious breathing (inhale for four, exhale for four) — take the time you need to lower your heart rate; it takes practice. Direct your energy and move forward. Over time, you can work to condition the calmness by adding a physical trigger.   About Karen Tiber Leland   Karen Tiber Leland is the founder of Sterling Marketing Group, a branding, marketing, and color strategy and implementation firm helping CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs develop stronger personal, business, and team brands. Her clients include Cisco, American Express, Marriott Hotels, Apple Computer, LinkedIn, and Twitter.   She is also the best-selling author of nine traditionally-published business books that have sold over 400,000 copies and been translated into 10 languages. Her most recent book is The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build and Accelerate Your Brand. She regularly writes for Inc.com and Entrepreneur.com and has had articles published in Self, The Los Angeles Times, American Way, The Boston Globe, and many others.   Karen has spoken for Harvard, The AMA, Direct Marketing Association, and Stanford, among others. She has been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and Oprah.   Get in touch with Karen on Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook   About Our Guest   Barbra Schulte is a Professional Cutting Horse Trainer, Personal Performance Coach, Author, Clinician, and Equine Consultant. Barbra has been involved with horses her entire life. Beginning in early childhood and continuing through college, she helped market and show many of her family’s 500 head of horses. She competed in western pleasure, reining, horsemanship, and cutting.   After high school, Barbra went on to gain a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. In a few short years, she became an administrator at the Arizona State School for the Deaf and taught at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.   In 1983, Barbra’s love of horses led her back to the competitive arena where she embarked on a career as a Professional Horse Trainer. In 1986, after reading Mental Toughness for Sports, by Dr. James Loehr of LGE Sports Science, Inc., she began to incorporate his training techniques into her regimen.   You can learn more about Barbra Schulte on her Website   Mentioned Dr. Jim Loehr Human Performance Institute Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum Women of the West Award   Resources   We are almost at the end of 2020 and one of the things you want to think about is the kind of brand you want to be building for 2021. Because of COVID-19 and where we are technologically, there are more eyeballs than ever looking at people online. How you look and how your brand looks online really makes a difference in how you get and convert clients.   If you feel like you might want some help planning your 2021 personal or business brand, you should consider a Rent My Brain session. That's a one-hour session I do with you to take a look at where you are with your brand, where you want to be, and how to get there.   If you’re interested, just reach out to me at karen@karenleland.com.

Success doesn't happen overnight. The journey to success is a long process of working through each step of failure, motivation, and inspiration. It is through this process that you grow and strengthen your beliefs and become more confident in every decision that you make. In this episode, the one and only Mitch Russo joins us to talk about what it means to be an entrepreneur, how building a real company is like, and how business owners can achieve their business goals. Make sure that you tune in to this podcast to learn the greatest business wisdom from Mitch firsthand! About Our Guest:  Mitch Russo co-founded Timeslips Corporation, the largest time-tracking software company in the world. When Timeslips Corp. was sold to Sage, he served as its Chief Operating Officer. He was also a pioneer, and later the President and CEO, of the virtual organization Business Breakthroughs International, together with Chet Holmes and Tony Robbins.  Mitch is the author of the bestselling books, “The Invisible Organization,” and “Power Tribes – How Certification Can Explode Your Business.” In 2017, he launched the SaaS platform, The Results Breakthrough Network. Today, Mitch hosts the Your First Thousand Clients Podcast, where he discovers the secrets of successful business owners.  For more insights, you can reach Mitch and set up a call with him for free on his website.  Resources The Success System That Never Fails by William Clement Stone You Too Can Be Prosperous by Robert Russell Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Becoming an Entrepreneur and Finding Success Mitch's Story He was a lead guitar player in a rock band in high school, where his initial motive was to meet girls. He volunteered to book their band for their gigs. Shortly, they started making over $500 a night—that was in 1970. This experience taught him how it's like to be an entrepreneur. When his parents divorced during his teens, they struggled with their finances. He and his sister decided that they will not remain poor. He studied electrical engineering and worked with pioneers in the computer industry. There, he didn't just learn how to build and design circuits; Mitch also learned how the industry leaders thought. He realized that the rest of the engineering jobs is more related to paperwork. He then started investing in real estate and building small portfolios of properties. Having a Sharp Eye for Opportunity to Reach Success You can be anything you want to be as long as you are willing to work. When you see an opportunity, you have to go for it confidently. There were a lot of starting software companies when Mitch started his, but he and his partner believed in what they're doing. "Comfort is the enemy of success." Overcoming the Greatest Challenges in Business When he started Timeslips Corporation, they priced the program at $99—which almost took its credibility away because it was so cheap. The American Business Association tried to discredit their product because it was not ABA certified. Together with his clients, they fought ABA and spread the word about Timeslips. 18 months later, the ABA convention invited Mitch as a keynote speaker. The Biggest Motivation to Success The three words that he had in his mind after a rejection from wanting to transition into sales became his motivation: "I'll show you." Entrepreneurs have to be careful of self-talk because it can either bring you up or down. Your belief and your determination to be successful is what will serve you towards it. Money is a measuring stick. Without the desire to pursue it, you're not going to want it. Advice for Struggling Entrepreneurs If you have a struggling business, there is no excuse, what you need to do is to sell. If you're in a slump, the best thing to do is to get testimonials from happy clients. A video or audio has more credibility than printed words. If you're starting, keep in mind that you have the gift of the beginner's mindset. The Wealth Mindset Wealth does not come to people unless they're in that mindset. You have to overcome the limitations of your unconscious mind. Your mentors don't have to be live people—they could be programs or authors. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to people. Consequently, you have to make yourself valuable to that person. The Greatest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Starting unprepared Demanding before proving their concept Not knowing the market You have to learn how to sell yourself and what you're doing. If you have 45 seconds to tell people what you do, you only need to write down seven words to convey your message. The first three words should be “You know how…,” and the next four words are, “What we do is…” Failures and Turning Points When he was working as a field applications engineer for a software chip vendor, his boss was upset when he found out that Mitch was Jewish. While contemplating whether he should quit, he went to a mentor in the industry who advised him not to let them take his job away from him. “It comes back to having a mentor. It comes back to that fork in the road that changes your life and making the right decision as hard as it might be.” Instrumental Habits to Success Learning from others and the way they solve problems. You can't be an expert at everything. Get to know as many successful people as possible and connect with them.  Final Notes Mitch is building a program to train coaches on how to get rich, which is called the Coaching Systems Architect.  The report in the program contains the Five Critical Areas Most Coaching Businesses Make.   P.S. Do you already have a successful business, meaning you're up, running, and paying your bills with some profit left over? Are you interested in growing your business, automating/streamlining things, and staying one step ahead of your competition? Do you want to achieve your goals, get more things done in less time, and double your sales? Sign up for our 21-Day Double Your Sales Challenge.

You’ve updated your resume, figured out what lights you up, and held informational interviews. But you might still be missing an important piece in your job search: taking advantage of your alumni network. Find Your Dream Job guest Tiffany Waddell Tate offers a reminder that you have access to people across all sectors and locations simply because of where you were educated. Tiffany suggests using LinkedIn or the Career Services Office at your alma mater to connect with others from your school, and always remember to give back as much, or more, than you ask for.  About Our Guest:  Tiffany Waddell Tate (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanywaddelltate/) is the CEO and founder of Career Maven Consulting. (https://www.careermavenconsulting.com/) It’s a career coaching and talent development firm. Resources in This Episode: If you’re ready to create a resume that gets noticed, take a look at Tiffany’s mini-course, The Resume Cure. (https://careermavenacademy.teachable.com/p/the-resume-cure) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)        

Today on Thought Talk, I welcome Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Mark has spent his career identifying and studying the skill gap that exists for what he calls firm skills, including networking, negotiating, communicating, leading, and career planning. We tend to think of many of these as situational skills, but Herschberg says they are really life skills — none of which are formally taught in school.     Join me for an interesting discussion on how leveling up your firm skills can lead to higher ROI than you ever expected and how a little bit of training goes a long way to creating a killer career.     Getting Your Skills Up to Par   Networking is about building relationships and not just exchanging business cards.    Negotiation is all around us everyday — not just with vendors and employees.    Leadership isn’t just a title — it’s about influencing others, having a vision, and convincing others to go along. You can lead from whatever chair you sit in.  About Karen Tiber Leland   Karen Tiber Leland is the founder of Sterling Marketing Group, a branding, marketing, and color strategy and implementation firm helping CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs develop stronger personal, business, and team brands. Her clients include Cisco, American Express, Marriott Hotels, Apple Computer, LinkedIn, and Twitter.   She is also the best-selling author of nine traditionally-published business books that have sold over 400,000 copies and been translated into 10 languages. Her most recent book is The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build and Accelerate Your Brand. She regularly writes for Inc.com and Entrepreneur.com and has had articles published in Self, The Los Angeles Times, American Way, The Boston Globe, and many others.   Karen has spoken for Harvard, The AMA, Direct Marketing Association, and Stanford, among others. She has been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and Oprah.   Get in touch with Karen on Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook   About Our Guest   Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” where he teaches annually. At MIT, he received a B.S. in physics, a B.S. in electrical engineering & computer science, and an M.Eng. in electrical engineering & computer science, focusing on cryptography. At Harvard Business School, Mark helped create a platform used to teach finance at prominent business schools.   You can learn more about Mark Herschberg on his LinkedIn|Website   Mentioned The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You, by Mark A. Herschberg Negotiation Masterclass with Chris Voss   Resources   Do you need a LinkedIn or online presence upgrade? One of the easiest ways to do that is to book a Rent My Brain session.    During this one-hour, high-impact consulting call we get to the heart of your social media and LinkedIn issues and you’ll come away with very specific recommendations for how you can upgrade and improve your online presence.   For more information or to book a session, contact me directly at karen@karenleland.com or visit KarenLeland.com.   Tweetables and Quotes to Share   "If you have a company of very good negotiators, you’re going to do better with your vendors, with your customers, with your partners and even intra-team dynamics in your company." — Mark A. Herschberg PODCAST: bit.ly/39o0yer @KarenFLeland We think of these [negotiation, networking, leadership, communications] as situational skills, but they’re really life skills, and that’s a really interesting way to think about it. — PODCAST: bit.ly/39o0yer @KarenFLeland "You can lead every day from whatever chair you’re in." — Mark A. Herschberg  PODCAST: bit.ly/39o0yer @KarenFLeland "Most people have never had any formal training on how to interview others. But if you talk to a manager they will tell you that people are the hardest part of the job, hiring the right people is a key part of the job and your primary tool for hiring is interviewing." — Mark A. Herschberg PODCAST: bit.ly/39o0yer @KarenFLeland

Video content has exploded in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down as a major marketing medium. But making watchable, engaging videos that are on-brand requires training and practice.    I’m pleased to be joined today by Michael Dutcher, CEO and co-founder of bspoketv — a streaming TV channel that creates 30-minute episodes from proven YouTube influencer content.    With Michael’s help, we’ll explore watchability. What it is, why it’s important, and how to increase it on your own videos. We’ll also discuss why you need outside eyes to give you feedback on your videos, how to stay consistent in your video brand, and which platforms will best suit your video needs.   Video can be daunting in the beginning, but Dutcher believes that you don’t need to be newscaster-perfect and that no one is great right out of the box.    Tips to produce better videos   Consistency is key — create a recognizable style and keep it. Publish at the same time every time, even if you only make videos at two-week or one month intervals.   Start small — bite-sized content works fine and allows you to practice.   For longer videos, have a script — no one can speak extemporaneously for 10, 20, or 30 minutes.   The frame is two-thirds empty and one-third you — don’t center yourself in the frame and be intentional about your background.   Watch yourself — or have a friend watch you and work on reducing your ticks (tugging your shirt, fixing your hair); they can become distracting for viewers.   Subtitle your videos — it might make the difference between someone watching or not.    Understand your objective — What do you want people to do after watching your video? About Karen Tiber Leland   Karen Tiber Leland is the founder of Sterling Marketing Group, a branding, marketing, and color strategy and implementation firm helping CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs develop stronger personal, business, and team brands. Her clients include Cisco, American Express, Marriott Hotels, Apple Computer, LinkedIn, and Twitter.   She is also the best-selling author of nine traditionally-published business books that have sold over 400,000 copies and been translated into 10 languages. Her most recent book is The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build and Accelerate Your Brand. She regularly writes for Inc.com and Entrepreneur.com and has had articles published in Self, The Los Angeles Times, American Way, The Boston Globe, and many others.   Karen has spoken for Harvard, The AMA, Direct Marketing Association, and Stanford, among others. She has been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and Oprah.   Get in touch with Karen on Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook   About Our Guest   Michael Dutcher is CEO and co-founder of bspoketv, a streaming television channel that creates 30-minute episodes from proven YouTube influencer content. Prior to bspoketv, Mr. Dutcher was the Executive VP in charge of content acquisitions at WhereverTV where he is still a Strategic Advisor.   You can learn more about Michael Dutcher on his LinkedIn|Twitter   Find bspoketv on Twitter|Facebook|Instagram|YouTube   Mentioned Crowdfunding bspoketv Resources   Do you feel you need some help figuring out your CEO or business brand for 2021? Are you thinking about writing a book or redoing your website for 2021? Basically if you want to take a serious look at your branding and marketing in the coming year, you might want to consider booking a Rent My Brain session.   During this one-hour, jam-packed, and intense consulting call, we get to the heart of your branding and marketing questions.   For more information or to book a session, contact me directly at karen@karenleland.com or visit Sterling Marketing Group.

On today’s Thought Talk, I speak with my good friend Dewitt Jones about the power of virtual presentations.  Jones is an international Keynote speaker, former National Geographic photographer, and the founder of Celebrate What’s Right With the World.    Dewitt went from speaking at dozens of in-person events with thousands of attendees pre-COVID to pivoting  to virtual keynotes. He is currently gearing up for his first 130,000 person talk.   We will discuss the keys to a great virtual presentation, what type of backgrounds work (and don’t), how to address the camera in a way that feels like you are speaking to an audience, and how best to keep your audience’s attention.      Tips for a better virtual presentation:    Mind your space — there is such a thing as too far and too close on the camera. Find your ideal space for connection.   The camera picks up on the smallest facial expressions so it’s critical to train and practice your presentation.    Keep your talking portion below 30 minutes and add visual support to remain engaging — images get to the heart and gut of the audience in a way that words can’t.   There is more than one right answer — look for solutions, and remember that the key to creativity is embracing change.  About Karen Tiber Leland   Karen Tiber Leland is the founder of Sterling Marketing Group, a branding, marketing, and color strategy and implementation firm helping CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs develop stronger personal, business, and team brands. Her clients include Cisco, American Express, Marriott Hotels, Apple Computer, LinkedIn, and Twitter.   She is also the best-selling author of nine traditionally-published business books that have sold over 400,000 copies and been translated into 10 languages. Her most recent book is The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build and Accelerate Your Brand. She regularly writes for Inc.com and Entrepreneur.com and has had articles published in Self, The Los Angeles Times, American Way, The Boston Globe, and many others.   Karen has spoken for Harvard, The AMA, Direct Marketing Association, and Stanford, among others. She has been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and Oprah.   Get in touch with Karen on Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook   About Our Guest   Dewitt Jones is one of America’s top professional photographers. Twenty years with National Geographic photographing stories around the globe has earned him the reputation as a world-class photojournalist. As a motion picture director, he had two documentary films nominated for Academy Awards before he was thirty.   Speaking to audiences across the country, Dewitt is recognized as a renowned lecturer. His genuine style and ability to communicate with audiences make his presentations truly outstanding. Dewitt’s inspirational messages are further discussed in his best-selling training programs.   In the business community, Dewitt’s work is also well known. He has produced seven best-selling video training programs, distributed by Star Thrower Distribution. These films are used every day by corporations, schools, churches, hospitals, and consultants — inspiring thousands to find their “next right answer” and to “celebrate what’s right with the world”!   Dewitt has published nine books including California! and John Muir’s High Sierra. His most recent book, The Nature of Leadership, was created in collaboration with Stephen R. Covey.   Dewitt graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in drama and holds a Master’s Degree in filmmaking from the University of California at Los Angeles.   You can learn more about Dewitt Jones on his LinkedIn|Facebook|Twitter To book him for a keynote visit his Website   Mentioned Celebrate What’s Right With The World Resources   Do you think you might benefit from one-on-one personal, CEO of business branding and marketing consulting? If so, you might want to consider booking a Rent My Brain session.   During this one-hour, high-impact consulting call we get to the heart of your branding and marketing questions.   For more information or to book a session, contact me directly at karen@karenleland.com or visit Sterling Marketing Group.   Tweetables and Quotes to Share   In my experience, background appearance does make a difference.  If you’ve got all these boxes behind you and you’re talking about serious issues, those boxes are going to be a distraction. @KarenFLeland PODCAST: https://bit.ly/36t9LyW   “I’m okay with the occasional cat that walks through the frame, but some of the backgrounds people have chosen are just awful: so distracting you can’t even watch the person.” - Dewitt Jones PODCAST: https://bit.ly/36t9LyW   “My basic message about seeing things differently hasn’t changed [since COVID-19], it’s just that people need it more.” - Dewitt Jones PODCAST: https://bit.ly/36t9LyW   “I want to give people four to five things they can hang onto, to switch their lens just enough to start celebrating what’s right. As we come back to a new workplace environment, people need that.” - Dewitt Jones PODCAST: https://bit.ly/36t9LyW

Dr. Ellen Reed is the co-author of Relentless Solution Focus; she’s worked side-by-side with Dr. Jason Selk for 15 years and has extensive experience in mental training for consistency, accountability, and execution in business, athletics, academics, and the performing arts.   She joins the show today for an in-depth discussion on achievement and how to stay consistent. We touch on how heart rate affects performance and how our brains are wired for seeing problems (problem-centric thought), and share tips on how to cultivate mental toughness, which is abnormal. Tips   Interrupt problem-centric thought patterns with the 60-second technique — give yourself 60 seconds before moving on from a problem to a potential solution (use the RSF tool described below).   Use the Relentless Solution Focus (RSF) tool — a ‘living’ question to ask yourself in the face of any problem: what is one thing I can do that could help make this better?   Build mental toughness — follow the three-step process:   Recognize when your mind is focused on a problem — anytime you experience a negative emotion is a clue that you are focusing on a problem. Replace — use the RSF tool to find one thing you can do to make it better. Retrain — use the two following tools every day:   The centering breath, breathe in for six, hold for two and out for seven. The daily success log, write down: Three things you did well in the last 24 hours One thing you want to improve in the next 24 hours One thing you can do to help make that improvement About Karen Tiber Leland   Karen Tiber Leland is the founder of Sterling Marketing Group, a branding, marketing, and color strategy and implementation firm helping CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs develop stronger personal, business, and team brands. Her clients include Cisco, American Express, Marriott Hotels, Apple Computer, LinkedIn, and Twitter.   She is also the best-selling author of nine traditionally-published business books that have sold over 400,000 copies and been translated into 10 languages. Her most recent book is The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build and Accelerate Your Brand. She regularly writes for Inc.com and Entrepreneur.com and has had articles published in Self, The Los Angeles Times, American Way, The Boston Globe, and many others.   Karen has spoken for Harvard, The AMA, Direct Marketing Association, and Stanford, among others. She has been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and Oprah.   Get in touch with Karen on Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook   About Our Guest   Dr. Ellen Reed has worked side by side with Dr. Jason Selk for over 10 years, and she has extensive experience in mental training for consistency, accountability, and execution in business, athletics, academics, and the performing arts. Dr. Reed helps numerous athletes, students, and business leaders reach their peak performance through developing the mental toughness necessary for success.   Dr. Reed utilizes her in-depth knowledge and experience in athletics and the performing arts to help athletes and teams from the student to the professional level overcome obstacles and outperform the competition. Dr. Reed also has substantial teaching experience in the University setting, and her background in both academia and the performing arts allows her to apply mental training techniques to success in business and academics.   You can learn more about Dr. Ellen Reed on her Website|LinkedIn|Facebook   Mentioned Relentless Solution Focus   Resources   Do you think you might benefit from one-on-one branding and marketing consulting? If so, you might want to consider booking a Rent My Brain session.   During this one-hour, no-holds-barred consulting call you can bring up any marketing, social media, PR branding, business development, or content marketing issue you have that you might want some insight on.   You will walk away with actionable items and very specific information about your branding or marketing issue. For more information or to book a session, contact me directly at karen@karenleland.com or visit Sterling Marketing Group.

Have you been furloughed this year?  COVID-19 has really turned our worlds upside down.  Unemployment reached an all-time this year.  Tiffany sits down with serial entrepreneur, Shereen Kassam, who used the opportunity to turn her side hustle into her full-time gig.  This episode is full of gems! About Our Guest  Shereen Kassam is a national touring stand-up comedian. She has performed worldwide on stages from New York to Saigon, as well as appeared on HBO and opened for Arsenio Hall. Shereen is also the host of Creative Breakthrough, a podcast that features in-depth conversation with creatives across entertainment, business, fashion, design, and the arts. When Shereen is not performing or podcasting, you can find her at Walt Disney World where she is a Strategy Manager. In addition, she recently started an e-commerce business in the CBD space. Prior to WDW, Shereen has worked at Amazon, Deloitte Consulting, and JPMorgan. She received her BA from Brown University and her MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Shereen currently resides in Orlando, Florida, and has a difficult time saying no to chocolate and chicken wings. Follow her on Twitter: twitter.com/funnybrowngirl Follow her on Facebook: facebook.com/funnybrowngirl Follow her on Instagram: instagram.com/funnybrowngirl Shereen's website: www.funnybrowngirl.com CBD product website: www.mypaincenter.com Links Tie-dye clothing company: www.flydyeco.com G-Suite (Google Voice): https://refergsuite.app.goo.gl/ieSM (Ask Tiffany how you can get 20% off!) Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff  

On this episode of Thought Talk I am joined by Helen Lee Bouygues the Founder of the Reboot Foundation an organization that funds and publishes research on improving critical thinking.   Helen is joining us from Paris where she lives  for a conversation on the importance of critical thinking in a world where search algorithms and social media are designed to feed us more of the same of what we already believe to be true.    Tune in for a fascinating discussion on why critical thinking has become one of the top three traits employers look for as well as how you can practice and hone this important tool for success and how scenario planning can and will make you a better leader for the future.   Tips to improve your critical thinking Overcoming online misinformation — these are tips to make sure your information and opinions are well-researched: Keep your sources varied, combat the algorithms. Triangulate your information by finding it at multiple sources. Verify who the authors are and what institution the information originates from so you are aware of the interests they serve.   Follow the S.H.A.R.P. scenario planning method — be more aware and better prepared for the future. S — slow down, give yourself time to think. H — hone and practice your critical thinking skills. A — accumulate information. R — reason and cross-check. P — ‘perspectivise’, try to see things through to their logical conclusions.   Tips to improve critical thinking in your children   Critical thinking can become second nature when we start it young — find the critical thinking guide for parents on the Reboot Foundation website. Foster free expression and open-mindedness. Encourage children to think out loud. Ask why — a lot — probe their thoughts. Teach emotional management — the part of the brain responsible for emotional management is the same as that for critical thinking, give it room. Teach your kids the right way to do internet searches. About Karen Tiber Leland   Karen Tiber Leland is the founder of Sterling Marketing Group, a branding, marketing, and color strategy and implementation firm helping CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs develop stronger personal, business, and team brands. Her clients include Cisco, American Express, Marriott Hotels, Apple Computer, LinkedIn, and Twitter.   She is also the best-selling author of nine traditionally-published business books that have sold over 400,000 copies and been translated into 10 languages. Her most recent book is The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build and Accelerate Your Brand. She regularly writes for Inc.com and Entrepreneur.com and has had articles published in Self, The Los Angeles Times, American Way, The Boston Globe, and many others.   Karen has spoken for Harvard, The AMA, Direct Marketing Association, and Stanford, among others. She has been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and Oprah.   Get in touch with Karen on Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook   About Our Guest   Helen Lee Bouygues is one of the most successful women in business transformation. She has served as interim CEO, CFO, or COO for more than a dozen companies. She is the founder of the Reboot Foundation, a columnist at Forbes, and working on a book on critical thinking.   A former partner at McKinsey & Company, Bouygues has helped transform more than 25 firms. Over the course of a twenty-year career, she has raised hundreds of millions of dollars in capital, renegotiated billions of dollars in debt, and brought dozens of companies into the black.   Bouygues has lectured around the world. She sits on multiple boards, including those of companies in the retail, manufacturing, oil and gas, renewable energy, and automotive-parts sectors. She graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University and earned an MBA from the Harvard Business School.   You can learn more about Helen Lee Bouygues on her Twitter|Website   Mentioned Reboot Foundation The Social Dilemma   Resources   My 10th book — No Nonsense: Time Management: 50 Tips to Hack Your Time and Get Everything Done — will be out on December 31st through Career Press.   This book contains the results of decades of studies I’ve done on time management and applies it to today’s environment: working from home, video conferencing, and time, productivity, and energy management.   Pre-order a copy on Amazon right now.

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Can neuroscience be sexy? Dr. Monique Andrews thinks so! In this episode we discuss how her studies in neurology led her to a career in Chiropractic that included private practice, becoming teaching faculty, and starting a foundation. We also discussed some of Dr. Andrew's ideas for working with your spouse, delegating tasks so that you can do more of what you love, and why taking care of ourselves is essential to thriving in business. Contact Dr. Melissa Longo to find out about mentoring, group programs or just to offer your ideas here Find all the amazing Rockstar Doctor Life Content and some cool free resources for you at www.rockstardoctorlife.com About Our Guest:  Monique Andrews, MS, DC, DNM is a chiropractor, neuroscientist and award winning speaker who has been teaching about chiropractic, the brain and the mind-body continuum for 20 years. She teaches internationally on topics such as the Neurophysiology of Subluxation, Neurodevelopment of the Pediatric Patient, Applying Polyvagal Theory in Clinical Practice and the connection between Chiropractic and Consciousness. Affectionately known as ‘Dr. Mo’, she is adored by students and docs for her ability to make even the most difficult concepts accessible. She is the CEO of Dr Mo Knows, an interactive Science and Communication Mastery program for chiropractors and chiropractic students. Last year Dr Mo co-founded The PRANA Foundation where she integrates western neuroscience with eastern spiritual practices to serve as a mentor facilitating masterminds and transformative retreats all over the world. Dr Mo’s mission is to help human beings transform through mentorship, education, community & love. Few people possess the expertise, presence and wisdom to make a meaningful impact on humanity. Dr. Mo is a rare gift.

About this Episode Every once in a while we are lucky enough to be part of incredibly productive teams - you know the kind.  They're the types of teams that seem to be in a constant state of flow, no matter what happens.  These teams can stay focus seemingly regardless of anything, and they seem to be able to last forever. But what are the forces at work that create such high performance, unflappable team performance?   And can we apply those forces to any team, and create a replicable process to foster high-performance organic team development, and insert it into just about any team or workplace environment? In today's episode, my guest, Dr. Pravir Malik, Head of Organizational Sciences at Zappos.com, and I talk about the science of high-performing workplace teams.  By studying Complex Adaptive Systems, Dr. Malik shares how teams can develop the organic ability to evolve into ultra high performance – and by that I don’t just mean output, although that’s definitely part of it, but I mean team engagement, focus, trust, adaptability, longevity.  All of this regardless of the external circumstances. About Our Guest, Dr. Pravir Malik Pravir is the Head of Organizational Sciences at Zappos.com (Zappos is the amazing shoe company that revolutionized the online purchasing space, starting from about 20 years ago.  I’m going to say that everything you love about buying online today can be connected directly back to Zappos.  Impossible to overstate their influence on how we shop today – and they have one of the best company cultures on the planet).  Pravir's team is leading the creation and incubation of organizational development technologies, in support of establishing a resilient, high-performing, adaptive organization that will withstand the test of time.  He has been an advisor to the CEO, COO, and CHRO at Zappos, and is the Founder of Zappos Organizational Sciences Consulting.  He also serves as an advisor to several global organizations. In the past, he has served as a Founding Member of A.T. Kearney India, a top-tier global consulting company, and served as the Managing Director Advisory Services for BSR, a leading global CSR consulting company.  Prior to his current position, he led Pricing Operations at Zappos.com. He has a Ph.D. in Technology Management with a focus on Mathematics of Innovation in Complex Adaptive Systems from the University of Pretoria, an MBA from J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management with a focus on Marketing and Organizational Behaviour, an MS in Computer Science from the University of Florida with a focus on AI, and a BSE in Computer Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. For More Information Click here to contact Pravir via Linkedin Click here to contact Organizational Sciences Consulitng About Pat Perdue In addition to his consulting, social media, and branding work, Pat Perdue is founder of YCASTR Podcast Solutions - driving employee engagement through custom designed podcasts for your organization. Pat is also a recognized Customer Experience and Sales Leadership professional.  Pat's podcast, Pat Perdue's Customer Experience  Podcast, is one of the leading podcasts on customer experience. You can reach Pat on Twitter at @patperdue or connect on Linkedin here:  Linkedin.com/in/patperdue/

My guest today is Eddie Hull, the Associate Strategy Director of FutureBrand and he is here to help us understand the biggest takeaways from this year’s FutureBrand Index for entrepreneurs and small businesses.   To gain insight on how strong brand reputations are perceived and managed, listen for the six dimensions that are used for the study, as well as how the pandemic has changed how brands are seen. Tips For A Brand With Staying Power   Thought leadership — Move your thought leadership outside closed doors; companies highly placed in the index highlight their leaders.   Authenticity — Connect with your customers and build trust. People are starting to challenge the legitimacy of institutions and brands are no exception.   Trust — Building trust requires consistency and a clear purpose.   Adopt and integrate tech — You will need it to walk into the fourth industrial revolution. About Karen Tiber Leland   Karen Tiber Leland is the founder of Sterling Marketing Group, a branding, marketing, and color strategy and implementation firm helping CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs develop stronger personal, business, and team brands. Her clients include Cisco, American Express, Marriott Hotels, Apple Computer, LinkedIn, and Twitter.   She is also the best-selling author of nine traditionally-published business books that have sold over 400,000 copies and been translated into 10 languages. Her most recent book is The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build, and Accelerate Your Brand. She regularly writes for Inc.com and Entrepreneur.com and has had articles published in Self, The Los Angeles Times, American Way, The Boston Globe, and many others.   Karen has spoken for Harvard, The AMA, Direct Marketing Association, and Stanford, among others. She has been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and Oprah.   Get in touch with Karen on Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook   About Our Guest   Eddie Hull is the Associate Strategy Director of FutureBrand where he develops brand and communication strategies for companies such as Ford Motor Company, Allstate, Fidelity, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.   You can learn more about Eddie Hull on his LinkedIn.   Mentioned FutureBrand Index   Resources   Are you interested in firmly establishing your CEO or executive brand, expanding your influence, or becoming more of a thought leader in your field?   Consider my personal brand mapping strategy process. For more information on how we can work together to design and implement your personal CEO or Executive brand, give me a call for an initial consultation at no charge at 415-260-4615 or you can reach out to me at Sterling Marketing Group.

God has given us the gift of feelings, on purpose and for a reason. Elizabeth Thompson is a big feeler and well, I’m not. In this episode, we chat about navigating our feelings with Jesus, how big feelers and not so big feelers need one another and how we handle mom guilt.  Elizabeth has a brand new book out called All The Feels which is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. You can check it out here.  Looking for a community of other Working Christian Moms? Join over 2000 other Working Christian Moms who are sharing life together in our community! Click here to join.  Books To Read:  Six Of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Laura Hope Whitaker on Instagram  Find Elizabeth On The Internet:  Website: ElizabethLaingThompson.com   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/alizzylife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethlaingthompson/   About Our Guest:  Elizabeth Laing Thompson is the author of All the Feels, When God Says, "Wait," and When God Says, "Go." She writes at ElizabethLaingThompson.com about clinging to Christ through the chaos of daily life. As a speaker and novelist, she loves finding humor in holiness and hope in heartache. Elizabeth lives in North Carolina with her preacher husband and four spunky kids, and they make her feel humbled but happy, exhausted but exhilarated, sometimes stressed but often silly—well, you know . . . all the feels.

Tasha and I and I are both launching / relaunching our podcasts on the same day and we chat about how our personality plays a role in our launch style and in life. We also talk about the joys of being a girl mom, the power of owning her story, and how achieving her career goals almost cost her everything. Tasha shares openly about her journey to trusting Jesus with her junk in this episode and it is a story of beautiful grace.  Tasha has a brand new podcast that just launched today called Overcome to Become. Search it on iTunes or your favorite podcast listening app.  Looking for a community of other Working Christian Moms? Join over 2000 other Working Christian Moms who are sharing life together in our community! Click here to join.  Recommendations:  Books:  Get Out Of Your Head by Jennie Allen  The Prayer Circle    Podcasts To Check Out  Allie Worthington  Steven Furtick’s Sunday Message TD Jakes Lisa Whittle  Jo Saxton  The Office Ladies  Lord Today  Hope For Women: Exchanging Father Wounds  Bobby Bone Find Tasha On The Internet:  Website: www.latashaferguson.com  Facebook Page: facebook.com/thelatashamferguson  Instagram: Instagram.com/latashamferguson Podcast: Overcome to Become Podcast Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/womenarestrongertogether/ About Our Guest:  Latasha is a speaker, writer, and the host of the Overcome to Become Podcast . She equips and empowers women with the tools to overcome anything that dares to stand in between them and who God called them to be. Her life is proof of this truth: our past and imperfections do not have the power to diminish our purpose. She is also a passionate educator who has spent the past 17 years serving in the roles of teacher, assistant principal, principal, and now director of instruction.  She has been married for 15 years and has four beautiful girls ranging from 21 to 6 years old. In her downtime you can find her curled up with a book, spending time with family and friends, or on a foodie adventure.  

Maslow’s seminal Hierarchy of Needs has just been revised by evolutionary psychologists. Self-actualization has been dethroned. What is now at the top at the hierarchy? What is the ultimate goal of human development?   What is the number one motivating factor in life? What do a lot of psychologists get wrong?  Where is the ultimate source of happiness? Is internal or external? How do goals, values and ethics enter into your pursuit of happiness? How does time enter into the success and happiness equation? How does one make the ideal calendar to truly explode their success and happiness? “Other people matter.” Chris Peterson, one of the founding researchers of positive psychology. How to say ‘no’ to requests to others to protect our time for that which is most important? Why is it so important to write your own obituary (before you really need it!)? What do people most regret on their death beds? About Our Guest: Dr. Travis G. Parry is the founder of the Make Time Institute. He’s earned several degrees in family and social science to better understand goal achievement and family relationships. He helps business owners and self-employed professionals be more productive at work so they can make more time for their own goals and family relationships. Social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisparry/ https://www.instagram.com/drtravisparry/ https://business.facebook.com/drtravisparry Website where you can download the article about creating an ideal calendar: https://www.travisparry.com/ If you like what you've heard, support The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer by liking, reviewing, subscribing on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues. Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on | Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman | Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert | Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin | LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnerer Or join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.com Please visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnerer Editing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com Music by: Zak Gay http://otonamimusic.com/

Video marketing has the capacity to create a connection and tell a multifaceted story that just words or audio can’t always accomplish.    I’m joined today by Nina Froriep from Clock Wise Productions to discuss what it takes to drive a successful video marketing campaign for a small business, why you need to be creating video and the biggest mistakes to avoid.    Tips For Successful Video Marketing Online   Shorter is better — 90 seconds is ideal for a marketing video.   Choosing a platform — First, find out where your potential audience goes for their information, then show up there.   Biggest video marketing mistakes — Inconsistency, investing in too much equipment, and being too high-concept.   People like real people — be authentic, talk about what you know, be consistent, and give potential customers a feel for what it might be like to work with you.  About Karen Tiber Leland   Karen Tiber Leland is the founder of Sterling Marketing Group, a branding, marketing, and color strategy and implementation firm helping CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs develop stronger personal, business, and team brands. Her clients include Cisco, American Express, Marriott Hotels, Apple Computer, LinkedIn, and Twitter.   She is also the best-selling author of nine traditionally-published business books that have sold over 400,000 copies and been translated into 10 languages. Her most recent book is The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build, and Accelerate Your Brand. She regularly writes for Inc.com and Entrepreneur.com and has had articles published in Self, The Los Angeles Times, American Way, The Boston Globe, and many others.   Karen has spoken for Harvard, The AMA, Direct Marketing Association, and Stanford, among others. She has been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and Oprah.   Get in touch with Karen on Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook   About Our Guest   Nina has seen it all from the early days on independent features, to big national TV commercials, corporate mega-shows, and many documentary films, including one she wrote, directed, and produced about Muslim kids in New York, called Abraham's Children. In short, there’s no film- or video-production scenario she hasn't taken care of.   Along the journey, she’s met many, many awesomely wonderful people and a few bad-asses. She’s worked with stars like Sophia Loren, John Malkovich, and Wynton Marsalis, she’s interviewed Fortune 500 CEOs, she’s worked on Emmy award-winning and Emmy-nominated documentaries, and produced hundreds of videos for uber-corporate shows.   She’s negotiated with teamsters, clients (big and small), actors, crew, children, police officers, a few dogs, and one snake.   You can learn more about Nina on her website.   Mentioned Clock Wise Productions Adobe Premiere iMovie InShot   Resources   Do you think you might benefit from one-on-one branding and marketing consulting? If so, you might want to consider booking a Rent My Brain session.   During this one-hour, no-holds-barred consulting call, I promise to get to the heart of your marketing, social media, PR branding, business development, or content marketing question.   The feedback I give is to the point and precise: you will walk away with actions and solutions.   For more information or to book a session, contact me directly at karen@karenleland.com or visit Sterling Marketing Group.

Summary: In today’s episode, we talk with Chris Brewer about the challenges his agency has faced since March of 2020. Chris breaks down the steps he and his team took to gain stable financial footing early on, the way that their team culture and mindset has impacted their client relationships throughout the pandemic, and the value that comes from creating loyalty with your team and clients in hard times.   Top 3  Curtain Pulls in this episode:  Don’t do business with jerks! Bring clients (and team members) on board that you know are aligned with your philosophies- this is for the benefit of your team as well as the quality of work that you’re putting out.  Transparency with your team will only help to build up confidence in your decision making- this builds a team culture that will support you even in the worst crisis.  Embracing a hybrid model of working from home/ from the office/ remotely will empower your team- you may even see productivity increase!   For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes: Follow us on Instagram @AgencyPodcast Join our closed Facebook community for agency leaders About Our Guest:  Chris Brewer is the co-founder of OMG Commerce. He is a 10 year Agency veteran out of St Louis with experience building 7-figure businesses. OMG Commerce has the honor of being a Premier Google Partner- something that only 3% of Google Partner businesses attain. OMG delivers online/offline marketing expertise, advice, and education to ecommerce businesses and brands worldwide. Chris on LinkedIn OMG Commerce Website twitter.com/momarketer   About The Guys:  Bob Hutchins: Founder of BuzzPlant, a digital agency that he ran from from 2000 -2017. He is also the author of 3 books. More on Bob:  Bob on LinkedIn twitter.com/BobHutchins instagram.com/bwhutchins Bob on Facebook Brad Ayres: Founder of Anthem Republic, an award-winning ad agency. Brad’s knowledge has led some of the biggest brands in the world. Originally from Detroit, Brad is an OG in the ad agency world and has the wisdom and scars to prove it. Currently that knowledge is being applied to his boutique agency. More on Brad: Brad on LinkedIn Anthem Republic twitter.com/bradayres instagram.com/therealbradayres facebook.com/Bradayres Ken Ott: Co-Founder and Chief Growth Rebel of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team for some of the world’s most influential brands with a mission to Grow Brands That Matter. Ken is also an author, speaker, and was nominated for an Emmy for his acting on the Metacake Youtube Channel (not really). More on Ken:  Ken on LinkedIn Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team Growth Rebel TV twitter.com/iamKenOtt instagram.com/iamKenOtt facebook.com/iamKenOtt   Show Notes: [4:09] Ken introduces Chris Brewer, founder of OMG Commerce. “His company has risen to a level that less than 3% of all Google Partner Agencies worldwide attain- the rank of premier partner… this company delivers online/offline marketing expertise, advise, and education to ecommerce businesses and brands worldwide. Chris has a history of building 7-figure businesses. In addition to the incredible growth and success with OMG, his entrepreneurial accomplishments have included an outdoor advertising firm and a publishing company.”  [4:58] Bob asks Chris about how Covid-19 has impacted their business. “Has it really brought a whole new level of business for you?”[5:15] Chris responds that the first couple weeks of March were scary and unstable, and leads just stopped coming in. They applied for PPE loans out of a sense of urgency and then wound up having to hire more individuals for the team. He talks about having survivors guilt once the pandemic is over, as he’s aware that it’s been devastating for many.  [6:17] Bob asks who Chris’ typical client is.  [6:23] Chris responds: For Amazon clients, having at least a million in annual revenue is necessary- for the Google clients they must be spending at least 5K a month over the last 90 days.  He talks about limiting the number of new clients they take on, so as to keep their employees afloat and not overworked and also to keep their quality of work high.  They don’t do business with people who are jerks- people who are not in it for the long-term and those who treat people in a disrespectful way.  [7:42] Bob asks how they filter those people. [7:48] Chris responds that he collaborates with his business partner and they both call attention to potential red flags for themselves.  They want to work with brands who have past success, who are willing to take chances and come into the relationship with an education about how things work. Taking on a smaller/newer company means more guidance, more room for scope creep and more room for error- often they send smaller leads or leads that wouldn’t usually be a great fit to other Google Agencies, purely because it would be better in the long run for the client.  If you know a client has a lot of learning curves and that your costs would be unfair to them, don’t take them on as clients! Refer them to other agencies with costs that suit their needs more appropriately.  [12:30] Ken asks what Coroniavirus looked like for OMG commerce- layoffs, shakeups?  [12:54] Chris talks about his 10 years of experience in the business, the punches he’s already taken and recovered from over the years and how the fear that Covid brought was nothing like any of those past experiences.  He shares that his wife actually asked him what his plan was before anyone else- and he eventually called attention to the virus with his business partners so they could begin planning for the possibility of a global pandemic.  They had a nice sum in money market accounts that they quickly pulled out- several months worth of operations gave some comfort.  Their team has always had a 100% clear view of their finances, every month employees get a review of their numbers. So they shared all this with their employees, there was 100% transparency.  [19:30] Chris shares that they wound up being profitable at the end of Q2, which was surprising. Their bonus structure program was based on quarterly numbers, and they made the decision to go ahead and hand out those bonuses at the height of the pandemic. They made that decision and it blew their employees away- which has in turn strengthened their culture and work ethic and grown the business in more ways than just financially.  [23:00] Ken talks about how great that decision was- stressing that it creates a loyalty that is incredibly valuable on the team side.  Metacake takes a Dave Ramsey approach to savings- they try to have a years worth of operations costs saved up for emergencies.  [23:36] Chris: “It took a pandemic for us to realize that if we’re doing the right things for our clients (and employees) as an agency, it would have to be very dark times in the US for us to lose enough clients to put us out of business.”  [25:09] Bob asks about how Chris communicated with his team during this early Covid phase.  [25:23] Chris responds: There were a lot of discussions about what people were and weren’t comfortable with. They kept a skeleton crew of people at the office for as long as they could, but as soon as someone asked if they could work from home, they let everyone know that it was an option. Allowing people the option to feel safe, heard, and cared for resulted in more productivity and actual growth for the company overall.  [30:00] Ken asks Chris about the necessity of working in an office at all anymore- will they ever go to a full remote model?  Chris says that a hybrid model is what they’ll lean into- they’ve realized that their workers can be trusted to work and get things done, even from home.  [33:00] Ken shares that a hybrid working model is better suited for the reality of life and how humans function- the freedom of blending home life with work life helps to create a healthy balance that results in more productivity and happier individuals.  [35:00] The Guys chat with Chris about how well this hybrid model has worked for them so far. They speak on the empathy that has been extended in many directions, as we are seeing one another through a more human lens. Not necessarily informality, but a more realistic look at how we all function in our lives. Just being on video calls has made this more applicable than ever.  [40:00] Ken asks Chris about OMG differentiates themselves in an oversaturated market.  [41:45] Chris says that by shining a light on your team and your culture, you can create a name for yourself, a reputation that spreads in a positive way about what you’re doing.  OMG stands for Online Marketing Giant- at the time they were considered a local agency but wanted to aim higher and bigger, because his partner saw where ecommerce was going.  They position themselves to be “experts” in their industry, and do an incredible job of getting themselves in the spotlight on popular platforms in that way- Shopify for example. They create content that educates and positions them in that knowledge leadership position as well.  [46:32] Chris: “I would say to other agencies- if you’ve got a great blog or you have a certain skillset that you can turn into a guide, just get it done, find someone to get that done for you…” Start with someone who’s willing to publish your content- SEO it and put legs underneath it! [47:30] Bob asks Chris about his plans for the future.  [47:37] Chris: They’re looking into ways to go full service on Amazon, as they’ve had a couple clients who left out of necessity.  Message for smaller agencies: “Be patient. We’ve been at this 10 years and we’re just now getting the levels that we kind of dreamed of seven years ago… if you try to push the envelope or try to skip steps to building a culture, building your processes… you’re never gonna make it.”  [53:07] Bob thanks Chris for his transparency and honesty, saying that it’s encouraging as an agency owner to hear others that are further along talk about their experience and the hard lessons they’ve learned.  [55:00] Ken asks Chris where we can find him online- social plugs! Fun fact: If you live chat OMG Commerce, Chris is likely the one that will respond to you! You can also find him on Twitter, Instagram, etc. Check him out!

The Importance of Friendship with Lydia Denworth----------------I spent six weeks in March and April of this year in a fairly strict lockdown in Barcelona, and then two weeks in May completely housebound in Germany. COVID-19 has affected every single aspect of my life both for good and bad. What about you? Were you on lockdown? If so, who did you call? Who did you turn to (virtually) for help? If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's taught us that humans are social beings through to our core. Even the most introverted types (like me) have felt the longing for group gathering, social interaction, and connection with friends.  But what is a true friend? And how does that change from your teen years into adulthood, middle age and beyond? From an adaptive perspective, why is it that strong friendships are correlated with longevity and overall healthspan? On this week's podcast, we'll explore the importance and science behind deep social connections.  Listen & Learn:  Why you really only need one true friend (but more are great too)  How digital and long-distance friends stack up to old-fashioned, in-person connections  Why true friendships should be long-lasting, stable, and cooperative  How to embrace the natural change of friends at different stages of life Links & Resources Lydia's Website Lydia on social media  ABOUT OUR GUEST  Lydia Denworth is a science journalist and contributing editor for Scientific American. She writes the Brain Waves blog for Psychology and her work is supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Healthy Eating While Travelling Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Summary: Last episode we got to hear our guest, Taylor Watt, discuss her experiences working for various agencies. They have ranged from horrible to great. Today we’re talking about what we can practically do (and what we have done) to create a genuinely great company culture. Different personality types and management styles have to be taken into account along the way. Our guest Taylor Watt shares practical tips from firsthand experience that have created a more balanced work/life relationship for her. We’re discussing how personality impacts performance under pressure, how to strengthen working relationships amidst a changing industry landscape, and what it means to have “work hours” and “non-work hours” when everyone is working from home. Keeping spirits and motivations high when everyone is separated is a tricky balancing act- so today we’re bringing some practical advice for agency and business owners alike.    Top 4 Curtain Pulls in this episode:  Contrary to the social media accounts of every business, “culture” is not one size fits all. It’s not standing desks, snack bars, and company relay races. True culture takes into account the personality of your team and the pedigree that you want to create within your organization. Having healthy, balanced, and committed humans is the only way to success, so you must define that and move with intention towards it. As a leader, you MUST be healthy and have emotional intelligence - this is not an option. When giving feedback, keeping someone’s personality type in mind can be the difference between motivating a positive end result and leaving them frozen in inaction.  “Businesses run by processes, and people run the processes.” So in taking care of your employees, creating systems and processes for them to follow, you are setting the business up for success in the long-term.  Having solid, reliable systems and processes internally and within client projects is extremely important. From a completely practical standpoint, establishing systems and making sure everyone is on the same page helps to increase accountability while providing freedom for self-management.    About Our Guest:  Taylor Watt is a Marketing Manager at Metacake, running marketing both strategically for clients as well as Metacake’s internal marketing. She has her hands in many other Metacake projects as well- from writing blogs to content creation to strategy for Metacake’s YouTube channel. She is passionate, kind, funny, and incredible at her job, truly invaluable to the Metacake team- she also has a really cute dog and makes a mean stack of pancakes.    Resources:    Click Happy by Molly Pittman- A guide to a meaningful life and career in the digital era.      For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes: Follow us on Instagram @AgencyPodcast Join our closed Facebook community for agency leaders   About The Guys:  Bob Hutchins: Founder of BuzzPlant, a digital agency that he ran from from 2000 -2017. He is also the author of 3 books. More on Bob:  Bob on LinkedIn twitter.com/BobHutchins instagram.com/bwhutchins Bob on Facebook Brad Ayres: Founder of Anthem Republic, an award-winning ad agency. Brad’s knowledge has led some of the biggest brands in the world. Originally from Detroit, Brad is an OG in the ad agency world and has the wisdom and scars to prove it. Currently that knowledge is being applied to his boutique agency. More on Brad: Brad on LinkedIn Anthem Republic twitter.com/bradayres instagram.com/therealbradayres facebook.com/Bradayres Ken Ott: Co-Founder and Chief Growth Rebel of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team for some of the world’s most influential brands with a mission to Grow Brands That Matter. Ken is also an author, speaker, and was nominated for an Emmy for his acting on the Metacake Youtube Channel (not really). More on Ken:  Ken on LinkedIn Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team Growth Rebel TV twitter.com/iamKenOtt instagram.com/iamKenOtt facebook.com/iamKenOtt   Show Notes: [1:04] Bob gives a brief recap of last week’s episode. “We talked about some of the negative experiences that Taylor had in a larger agency, and then we talked about changing those, and what the culture is that even exists in our own agencies and backgrounds. Today we want to talk about some real practical steps and examples and ways to move forward in a more healthy way.” [1:35] Brad shares that over the last five years or so, he’s been on a journey to creating more health internally within his business. He often feels like if he misses 15 minutes of productivity during the day, he has to make up for it later with time away from family. It’s a big struggle for him as a solo agency owner.  He speaks on not having your day so scheduled that you don’t have time for the human element of ownership. When it really comes down to it, the people in your organization are more important than the organization, so treating them as such is incredibly valuable.  [3:34] Ken adds that its really a question of “What is the best strategy to creating a successful business?” Which is turns out actually means not burning people out.  [4:30] Bob asks Taylor for some practical or helpful advice that other agency owners who may be listening could employ. [5:00] Taylor mentions our last episode and again stresses the importance of processes. “Systems are important, accountability. Making sure that every employee with you is set up for success, because if you do your due diligence there, after that, it’s all on them, whether they’re successful or not.”  Taking time to focus on your employee’s physical, spiritual, emotional health if possible.  While a 10 or 15 minute conversation with an employee may feel like wasted time, it is really motivating them to work and so it’s not a waste of time, you’ve just invested your time into your employee.  [6:05] Bob speaks about emotional intelligence and how important it is to know your employee’s personality type, as your feedback may be really encouraging to some but inhibit productivity in others.  [7:17] Ken speaks on Metacake’s take on personality types. “We all have personality tests or profiles for everybody. That’s been a fun team activity, but it’s been really helpful.”  With different personalities, values are different, the ways that you motivate and inspire people changes.  Metacake’s team members take both the DISC assessment and the Enneagram test.  Dealing with creative personalities may not be intuitive for many agency owners [10:43] Taylor suggest creating a sort of questionnaire for new employees to fill out- something that asks them about their ideal work environment, their ideal boss, where their motivation comes from.  [12:27] Brad talks about how as agency owner, it can be difficult to give feedback sometimes because things do come off harsh. He speaks on the difficulty he has with presenting criticism in a softer light, and stresses the importance of measuring your words as an agency owner, as those words can carry a lot more weight than you realize.  Brad continues that learning to speak to people in a way that lifts them up and inspires them, encourages them to to better- these are the skills that create truly great teams and relationships.  [15:00] Taylor shares a book she’s read this year, “Click Happy” by Molly Pittman. “At one point she said, especially in this industry, people value and prioritize people that work overly hard… it’s a quick road to burnout and actually a really unintelligent way to go about your business or your work.” The smart way to work is prioritizing the most important things and working on cutting out and delegating the small things.  Agency culture in general glamorizes being busy, and glamorizes hard work… “And I realized that later, after reading the book, that yeah I’ve been doing that.”  [18:00] Ken speaks on managing that culture at Metacake. While you want to encourage employees who do go above and beyond, ultimately creating an environment where employees can have a reasonable expectation of personal life versus business life is the key.  While Metacake does rarely require work outside of normal hours, the balancing act is making sure that burnout doesn’t creep up and is managed in a healthy way. Respecting work hours and expectations for those hours is the place to start.  The same is communicated to clients- “Our people are not in on Saturday working, we’re not going to be doing anything specific for you during that time, unless it’s an absolute emergency and there have been those times.” [20:00] Bob relates this concept to working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic. He asks Taylor how that’s worked for her. [25:07] Taylor says that some people on the team have done well and thrived, while others have really struggled. Personally, she is a people person so it’s been a struggle to maintain energy levels and motivation while working solo. She speaks about the spontaneous creative conversations that come up when everyone is in the office together- you can’t really plan for those so that is a definite downside to working from home.  [31:00] Brad shares that one benefit to working for home for him, although it was struggle to get there, was realizing that by taking a half hour or so to do something other than work, to do something with his hands that maybe was more creatively challenging, helped him show up for meetings and work in a more centered way later on.  “I found that I never knew I needed that until I actually did it. And Covid forced me to do that- or at least put me in the position to do that.”  [32:45] Ken shares his experience with this topic and plans that Metacake has for their future work.  Eventually there will be a blend of working from home or working at the office, but I’m still questioning the requirement… “It’s more like we’re in an open workspace… like hey these people will be in on these days so if you want to go hang out with them, you can.”  The ultimate goal is getting people to work smarter, not harder.  “And also, how do you have a fun, healthy life… having the flexibility to work from anywhere, we’ve had people that have gone and visited their families for weeks and work from there. And that’s great.”  [33:45] Brad speaks about the importance of systems and being able to trust that ALL of your employees have what they need to follow those systems and do a great job while having the freedom to live their lives as well.  [35:05] Ken stresses the importance of this as well, because your business needs to be a system. “It can’t just be a freeform thing... Because it’s not scalable that way… it’s not predictable and consistent. And so how do you create what is seemingly very flexible, but actually very systematic.”  [35:37] Brad: “Business runs by processes and people run the processes.”  [36:45] Ken shares that managing the mental health side of people’s lives is also important, so Metacake provides an every-other-week one-on-one meeting with both owners to connect and share their working experiences. Creating that human connection on an individual basis is so important to building trust and get real feedback. [40:06] Ken speaks on the challenges of working with a team who is mostly younger and spread apart and away from their families. “How can we create genuine environments where people actually enjoy their work?”  Finding the balance between managing the somewhat chaotic world of parenting while working from home is important. As a business owner, prioritizing connection with co-workers and feeling like a valued member of the team will make the process of doing life with family that much easier and healthier for your employee.  [42:30] Taylor shares how Metacake has broken days up into working remote as a group and getting lunch at new places together. A fun activity like Top Golf during the day followed by lunch and remotely working- also about a year into her job a manager encouraged her to get her nails done and gave her a gift card.  That really went a long way for her! Small gestures make a big difference. [49:00] Taylor continues- Metacake as a primary team member in charge of planning these sorts of activities, and gets team input as she plans so that everyone is sure to have a good time. Making sure that everybody is interested and engaged together is key!

With so many market forces to consider, it may seem impossible to protect your business from upcoming changes that can potentially ruin deals.   Although you cannot control market changes, one way you can insulate yourself is through protective underwriting.   In this episode, we have a very special guest. Scott Choppin, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The Urban Pacific Group of Companies joins us. He’ll be sharing his experience and knowledge on how to create protective underwriting with enough room to manuever for mistakes since as we all are familiar with, there are no perfect deals in the world of real estate.   If you want to learn how to overcome market changes through insulative underwriting, what the emerging housing demands are in the market today, priceless leadership advice, and other real estate tips and tricks, then this episode is a must for you! Episode Highlights: Stuart’s childhood growing up in a family of real estate developers How being an electrician opened his eyes in becoming an entrepreneur His role model to become a real estate developer Multi-earner households: Resilience and economic sharing Workforce housing: A demand that needs growing supply The upsides of targeting multigenerational households Why you must adjust your underwriting models to anticipate risk How to approach uncertainty in the market as a leader Why simpler deals are more profitable Appreciation: Why it can be only influenced not forced Why you must get ground with as many project variables as you can The necessity of assessing the market for reality vs. making assumptions How tenants are also seeking better deals during the pandemic Why leadership and followership are interchangeable How company culture reflects company leadership About Our Guest:   Scott grew up as an observer of the real estate development world.   This is because the Choppin family has been active since 1960, which includes the development of the World Trade Center in Long Beach California, their hometown.   However, despite the fact that several members of his family were involved in the business, he never actually considered working in this field when he was young.   It was only when he worked as an electrician that he realized that he wanted to become an entrepreneur and that corporate life wasn’t his cup of tea.   Upon seeing a real estate developer first-hand and recognizing that this man was who he aspired to be, he began a career in this profession.   His company Urban Pacific was founded in 2000.   During this time, urban housing and living downtown wasn’t as popular as it is today.   But upon procuring the help of an expert regarding the future of housing, his company was born and has been in the business for 20 years.   In 2017, there was a lot of competition in this market with the possibility of oversupply.   And so, he set his eyes onto a new target.   He discovered a sector in the market that was being severy underserved, which was middle income or workforce housing.   Scott realized that these naturally multigenerational and multi-earner household was resilient.   More importantly, the demand for this type of housing kept growing in time.   So, from a former luxury background, Urban Pacific has evolved into a syndicator and developer of affordable housing communities. Connect with Scott: Website Urban Pacific LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Resources mentioned: Yardi Matrix Publications Urban Pacific Investor Education --- Did you enjoy today’s episode?   Please click here to leave a review for The We Build Great Apartment Communities. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get notified when a new episode comes out!   Do you know someone who might enjoy this episode? Share this episode to inspire and empower!   Let’s get social! Instagram @webuildgreatcommunities Facebook @buildingreatcommunities LinkedIn @brackettjohn Website www.fidelitybps.com Subscribe to The We Build Great Apartment Communities Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts   Fidelity Business Partners, Inc. 6965 El Camino Real Suite 105-190 Carlsbad, CA 92009 D: 760-301-5311 F: 760-987-6065

Are you anticipating a life transition in the near future? Then this episode is for you! We're speaking with Air Force Veteran, Khemit Bailey, owner of The Character Arc. Khemit speaks about his Air Force career and his transition to civilian life. While in the Air Force he worked in the Intelligence field where he learned Mandarin-Chinese. After transitioning out of the military, he traveled and worked in China before coming back to the United States and working for Apple. His own transition experience helped Khemit start The Character Arc, which helps all people have a successful transition process, through coaching programs and course offerings and helps ambitious individuals make powerful decisions and take decisive actions in their lives and careers. About Our Guest   Khemit is the founder of The Character Arc. He is a US Air Force veteran, former Mandarin Chinese linguist & intelligence analyst, and a founding member of the New Product Security team at Apple, Inc. in both China and the US. He holds an MBA in International Marketing from The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, California. He is also a writer, fitness & martial arts enthusiast, student of psychology and philosophy, and unabashed fiction buff. The Character Arc Website - https://www.thecharacterarc.com Follow Along on Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheCharacterArc Follow Along on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/TheCharacterArc Follow Along on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-character-arc/ Listen to the Character Arc Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/user-996162917 Join the conversation on our Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off. Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA.  Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200. Fiverr Fiverr’s marketplace helps you get more done with less. Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services including graphic design, copywriting, web programming, film editing, and more. Find what you’re looking for instantly. Search by service, deadline, price, reviews, and more. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for upfront – no negotiating needed. 24/7 customer service. Quality talent you can count on. Sellers have worked with some of the most influential brands in the world. Finding talent for your project has never been easier — review seller ratings, buyer feedback, and select the right freelancer based on your budget. Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.

Summary: Today’s episode we’re diving into the various experiences of Agency culture with guest Taylor Watt, Marketing Manager at Metacake. After changing lanes from teaching to advertising, she began working for a large agency with a long history and big name. The experience wasn’t pleasant, to say the least, and after a tumultuous learning curve she found her place at Metacake. Today we’re talking about Taylor’s experience of working for two totally different companies doing somewhat similar work, the company culture has impacted her performance and life in general.   Top 3 Curtain Pulls in this episode:  Employees don’t have to feel fear in order to be productive! Give your employees a healthy, stable, respectful and encouraging environment and the results will come back to you tenfold.  Healthy Leadership is evident from the outside, and healthy culture is intentional. Everyone will feel the result- you, your employees, AND your clients! Human relationships should be the priority, with the work being secondary. If your team doesn’t feel respected by leadership at a basic level, feedback won’t be received in a way that is constructive and supportive.    About Our Guest:  Taylor Watt is the Marketing Manager at Metacake, running marketing both strategically for clients as well as Metacake’s internal marketing. She has her hands in every Metacake project- from content creation to strategy for Metacake’s YouTube channel. She is passionate, kind, funny, and incredible at her job, truly invaluable to the Metacake team- she also has a really cute dog and makes a mean stack of pancakes.    For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes: Follow us on Instagram @AgencyPodcast Join our closed Facebook community for agency leaders   About The Guys:  Bob Hutchins: Founder of BuzzPlant, a digital agency that he ran from from 2000 -2017. He is also the author of 3 books. More on Bob:  Bob on LinkedIn twitter.com/BobHutchins instagram.com/bwhutchins Bob on Facebook Brad Ayres: Founder of Anthem Republic, an award-winning ad agency. Brad’s knowledge has led some of the biggest brands in the world. Originally from Detroit, Brad is an OG in the ad agency world and has the wisdom and scars to prove it. Currently that knowledge is being applied to his boutique agency. More on Brad: Brad on LinkedIn Anthem Republic twitter.com/bradayres instagram.com/therealbradayres facebook.com/Bradayres Ken Ott: Co-Founder and Chief Growth Rebel of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team for some of the world’s most influential brands with a mission to Grow Brands That Matter. Ken is also an author, speaker, and was nominated for an Emmy for his acting on the Metacake Youtube Channel (not really). More on Ken:  Ken on LinkedIn Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team Growth Rebel TV twitter.com/iamKenOtt instagram.com/iamKenOtt facebook.com/iamKenOtt   Show Notes: [3:15] The Guys introduce Taylor Watt, Marketing Manager at Metacake.  [3:33] Taylor: “I grew up in Nashville, I went to a little Christian college called Lee University… My roommate was in advertising and I was always so envious that her work seemed exciting and more passionate… so I made the switch last minute and spent a little extra time at Lee and got my advertising degree.” She got a job right out of school at a big agency in Nashville and the experience was not great, but eventually moved on and found Metacake. “I’m so grateful I switched majors and that I get to do the work that I do.”  [5:28] Bob asks: “At the big agency, what was the expectation that was going on?”  [5:41] Taylor responds: In college, the expectation in advertising is that you’ll get a great job at a big agency, work hard and make big money. Fast paced, working with lots of clients, trendy office setting… those expectations were set and fulfilled by the agency life.  [6:30] Brad asks: “What was the first sign that made you say ‘Hey I’m not going to like this?’” [6:37] Taylor: “Well I didin’t really know what to expect, this is the first big girl job that I had, but you’d think that an agency that had been running for decades, that there would be some sort of formal training. There is no formal training.”  Taylor shares that there was zero guidance with extremely high expectations from your management. Long hours were expected, so she stayed late every day to try and keep up with the expectations.  She never made plans after work because of this, and the year and half of working there was made even more difficult as a result. [7:45] Brad: “What would happen if you just told them you had to leave? What if you had kids, were they flexible with that?” [7:57] Taylor: “The people with kids would just leave, but I think it’s like if you’re young and single, it’s kind of expected that you’ll stay. I’m very submissive by nature, so I would just keep my head down.” [8:20] Taylor that she had no trouble with trying hard, with working hard. The company didn’t provide laptops, so working late at home wasn’t an option. They offered laptops to check out but the technology was old, no cloud saving or easy access. This made the late night mandatory.  [10:00] Brad talks about it’s common for old agencies that have been around for a while to still be doing things the same way they’ve always done them. There is a culture that this is the way things are and they’re not going to change, are not possible to change, because this is the way it’s been for decades.  [11:15] Brad asks: “Do you feel like your coworkers had the same experiences?”  [11:30] Taylor: “Yes I think everyone else had the same experience and concerns… there were five of us all about the same experience level… I think everybody had the mindset that you just had to prove yourself and eventually work your way up.” She did confide in management and ask if things were normal, if this was the way things normally happened. Sick days weren’t really days off or sick days, you were still expected to work.  [12:15] Ken: Talks about how working hard and “paying your dues” isn’t necessarily a bad thing- there is a certain amount of experience necessary to be totally trusted. The process of going through fire is an experience and it’s good for you! But poor leadership through that process is what’s messed up and is more dysfunctional than it is intentionally difficult at certain stages.  [13:20] Taylor speaks about how a lack of kindness and respect breeds an environment of fear, and that’s not a healthy place for anybody to be.  [16:00] Brad discusses his experience as a single owner of his business. It’s challenging to not let the stress and fear of everything falling apart get to you and create more trouble than is necessary. He shares that he once had a boss tell him “Brad, it’s just advertising,” and that has stuck with him through times of stress and steep learning curves.  [18:33] Taylor talks about one pitfall at the big agency she worked for- “It was so big and the team is so big and there were no systems and processes.” When things went wrong she was very hard on herself but in reality she was sort of set up for failure and lack of guidance.  She speaks about how different it is at Metacake. There are systems and processes for everything, a project manager that everyone is in touch with and everyone is very transparent about their daily tasks and work. This provides accountability and gives peace of mind so everyone can know that no balls are going to be dropped.  Aside from that, “It’s just a pleasant place to be, also it’s an inspiring place to be.”  [22:30] Brad asks “If you need to take correction from a boss, what is the best way to correct without diminishing your confidence and spirit?” The Guys discuss previous experience of negative feedback from a boss, Taylor shares a story about a boss that spoke unkindly to her via the team Slack channel so everybody could see. When she confronted this boss, there was an aggressive response in return and it was very discouraging to her.  [37:21] Taylor speaks on receiving criticism or feedback- she always goes to the compliment sandwich. Start with the way they are doing something well, then give the criticism with suggestions on how to improve, and follow up with another soft compliment. That way the employee doesn’t feel attacked or discouraged, but lifted up and respected.  “I think young people need to learn how to take correction and not let it just destroy them. And you need to humble yourself and that’s how you learn.”  She speaks on corrections given by Ken. “It never hurts. It’s always like ‘Oh well I feel kind of dumb, but I’ll go fix it,’”  [39:25] Brad: “Is that because you know his heart and you know that no matter what he does, he’s for you?” It’s really about the intent and the care, the work relationship where you know you’re cared for and supported and that someone has your back.  [40:38] Bob speaks on how our work does not define us as human beings. This mindset and belief about life creates subtle difference in the way that we interact with each other, and the results of this environment are felt immediately  [42:00] The Guys talk about how the biggest pitfall for many agencies is the breakdown in the team relationship- in doing the work, it can be easy to forget the human element, which results in an environment of fear and high pressure with little reward.

Regardless of your age, you could face discrimination in your job search. Is ageism illegal? Yes, but that doesn’t mean it no longer exists. The good news is there are practical steps you can take to overcome the stereotypes about older workers. Updating your technical skills should be your first priority, says Find Your Dream Job guest Debbie Lipton. Ditch the AOL email address, update your LinkedIn profile, and use online training sites for specific skills. Debbie also recommends showing how you can work well with colleagues of any age, and why you want the job you’re applying for.  About Our Guest:  Debbie Lipton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deblipton/) is the founder and owner of Lipton Career Management. Before starting her company, she worked as a career counselor, hiring manager, trainer, and staffing specialist.  Resources in This Episode: If you need help learning how to be a better job candidate, visit One-Stop Career Center. (https://www.careeronestop.org//) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)

Are you transitioning from the military? Then this episode is for you! We're speaking with Dr. Thomas Moorman, Provost and School Director at Perfect Technician Academy, a trades training school with a focus on helping transitioning Veterans find sustainable and lucrative careers in the HVAC industry. Dr. Moorman speaks about growing up in a military family and how his fathers experiences while retiring from the military, helped shape his professional goals. Dr. Moorman speaks about how The Perfect Technician Academy is different from other trade schools and how they are preparing transitioning Veterans for success after the military. About Our Guest   Dr. Thomas Moorman is the Provost and School Director at Perfect Technician Academy, a trades training school with a focus on helping military service members find sustainable and lucrative careers in the HVAC industry after their time in the service. Dr. Moorman started at PTA after a long tenure working for the University of North Texas Health Science Center, finishing his time at the school as the Vice Provost of Academic Initiatives. Now, he is utilizing his decades of experience in higher education to help America's heroes as they transition back into the private sector.   The Perfect Technician Academy Website - https://www.perfecttechnicianacademy.com/ Follow Along on Facebook - https://facebook.com/perfecttechacademy Follow Along on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/perfecttechacademy Follow Along on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/perfect-technician-academy/ Watch on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Yyo49JJ6F5WCxHBRgF7vw   Join the conversation on our Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union If you’re looking for ways to save more each month, look no further. Navy Federal Credit Union offers members great ways to lower their interest rates and save more. One easy option? Transfer your credit card balance to a new Navy Federal Platinum credit card and save with a low intro APR. Since it’s Navy Federal’s lowest-rate card, the Platinum card is perfect for large purchases that you might need extra time to pay off. Another great way to save is by refinancing your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal. Members save more when they refi with Navy Federal. Enjoy low rates and flexible payments and terms. Plus, when you refi your auto loan from another lender with Navy Federal, you’ll get a $200 bonus. It’s easy to drive off and save. At Navy Federal, members are the mission. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at navyfederal.org.  Insured by NCUA.  Credit and collateral subject to approval. Refinanced loan must be at least $5,000 to be eligible for the $200. Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.    Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

If you’re job hunting, it’s likely because you ended up in the wrong job, to begin with. How do you ensure that it doesn’t happen again? You stop applying for jobs, says Find Your Dream Job guest Nick Corcodilos. Instead, you go after specific companies. And because every company needs profitability, you need to show hiring managers how you can increase their bottom line or save on costs. Nick also suggests learning enough about the company that you can show them how your specific skills apply to their specific needs.  About Our Guest:  Nick Corcodilos (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcorcodilos/) is the host of asktheheadhunter.com (https://www.asktheheadhunter.com), where he has answered more than 50,000 questions from job seekers and employers.  Resources in This Episode: Get your own copy of Nick’s book, “Fearless Job Hunting: Overcoming the Daunting Obstacles that Stop Other Job Hunters Dead in Their Tracks.” (https://www.asktheheadhunter.com/store/fjh/books.htm) And be sure to use the discount code “dreamhunter” to receive 25% off your order. From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume. (http://macslist.org/topresume).Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers.(http://macslist.org/topresume)

After a successful business exit what comes next will be determined by what exactly you are passionate about tied with what your core values are. Just remember though that your entrepreneurial skills are unique and remarkable and there are founders or companies out there that value what you lay on the table. In this episode, Mike Hersh shares his journey from being an operator through a very successful business exit to impacting the next generation of entrepreneurs through direct investment, board involvement, and advisory work. Mike discussed how his philosophy evolved over time as he became more experienced as an investor and advisor. We discuss how Mike started much smaller with some of his initial investments, then became involved with incubator programs, and how he has managed his involvement so that he provides massive value to a few founders at a time. We also discuss the various hats that he wears as a board member and advisor and how to be in both seats effectively. This is a fascinating conversation and a must listen for anyone who is wondering how to leverage their wealth from a successful exit and support the next generation of entrepreneurs.  About Our Guest:  Mike Hersh is known for his entrepreneurial approach to managing large project teams and to driving the growth of innovative startups given his 30-year career in the software and financial services industries. He is focused on helping innovative startups as an angel investor and mentor.  If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.    Resource Links:  Connect with Mike on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hersh-84b1862/)  Visit Neat Capital (https://www.neatcapital.com/) What's Discussed in This Episode:  Mike's story of when he sold his company and his journey after [4:23] Mike's journey of investing in companies [6:13] How Mike came about with his strategy when it comes to investing [10:16] Helping organizations and creating value [12:59] Important components to look out for when investing in startup companies [16:31] Why a heart connection with entrepreneurs is essential [17:46] The art of being successful [21:02] Mentoring young entrepreneurs become an effective leader [21:43] The process Mike uses when he's looking to work with entrepreneurs  [22:27] Mike's theory on a company's valuation [25:59] Doing reference checks [29:15] Balancing multiple roles [30:33] Best advice for those looking to be investors in the startup area. [33:56] A balanced portfolio [37:47] Closing thoughts [39:24] Connect with Already Successful:  Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdP-TOyToXAc5iSIA4Ehc6g Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlreadySuccessful/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alreadysuccessful Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alreadysuccessfulpodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you've reached entrepreneurial success, the question of what's next for you is something you begin to ponder on. It is no longer about just earning a certain amount of money, the focus shifts to how you can make an impact and influence others. One of the ways you can do so is through helping other entrepreneurs by sharing the knowledge that you have so they too can taste their own share of success.  In this episode, we talk with Paige Goss, Founder and CEO of Point Solutions Group. Paige shares with us her journey of growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, becoming an intrapreneur within another company, and how she grew Point Solutions Group from bootstrapped startup to several million of revenue and more than 50 employees in three years. We focus this conversation on how Paige is using her time and energy to make entrepreneurship more approachable to new founders by discussing alternative strategies for raising capital. We go in depth on how you can leverage your unique experience to make a difference in the world around you and how impact can take a number of different forms. Come and take the time to listen to this podcast episode.  Resource Links:    Destiny Capital (https://www.destinycapital.com) Point Solutions Group (https://pointsolutionsus.com/) Small Business Administration (https://www.sba.gov/)  Women's Based Enterprise National Council (https://www.wbenc.org) Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce (https://www.cwcc.org/)  Denver7's Interview of Paige Goss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO9jXGahtpw ) What's Discussed in This Episode: How growing up in a family of entrepreneurs shaped Paige [4:11] Story of Points Solutions Group [6:24] The impact of behavioral modelling [8:31] Paige shares her passion for helping entrepreneurs [11:02] Integrity [14:26] Passion [16:18] Partnerships [17:05] Core values of the organization and how they help with scaling and growth [13:42] The role of competition [19:32] How Paige values the resources of time, attention, energy and capital [20:00] Educating women entrepreneurs on ways to raise capital [23:48] Merging time, impact and capital creates fulfillment and opportunities [28:17] Looking at what's possible and what's inside of you [29:27] About Our Guest:  Paige Goss is a fixer of fixers, orchestrating a collection of highly adept tech and engineering all-stars. She founded Point Solutions Group to address the dire need for diversity in information technology, engineering, and professional services in government and commercial organizations.  If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.   Connect with Already Successful:  Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdP-TOyToXAc5iSIA4Ehc6g Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlreadySuccessful/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alreadysuccessful Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alreadysuccessfulpodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most controversial aspects of SEO is link building. While Google suggests that this should be an organic process, the reality has proven time and time again that to come across as authoritative to Google and other search engines, law firms need to work hard and spend big to generate links back to their website to stand out from the competition. http://linkedin.com/in/ryklein (Ryan Klein) from Market My Market joins Grace and Liel for a conversation on the value of backlinks and how to identify if a link is worth its asking price when a price is given. From finding valuable link opportunities within your network to auditing your competition and finding out who is linking back to them and why. This is a conversation about demystifying link building and putting into perspective how much value you can expect from certain links and how to prevent this from becoming a distraction of other more valuable and controllable elements in your SEO strategy. Resources mentioned in this episode: About Our Guest: https://www.marketmymarket.com/legal-marketing/ (Markey My Market) https://legalmastermindpodcast.com/ (Legal Mastermind Podcast) Link Building Research Tools https://www.semrush.com/dashboard/ (SEMrush) https://ahrefs.com/ (Ahrefs) https://majestic.com/ (Majestic) https://moz.com/ (MOZ) Citation Building Tools https://www.brightlocal.com/ (BrightLocal) https://whitespark.ca/ (Whitespark) You can connect with us by visiting our website: http://incamerapodcast.com/ (incamerapodcast.com) Send us your questions at ask@incamerapodcast.com Enjoy the show? Please don't forget to subscribe, tell your coworkers, and leave us a review!

About This Episode   Most people are doing digital marketing wrong. Are you? In this episode, we sit down with George Bryant, a USMC veteran and the highest-paid digital marketing consultant in the world, to hear how he is changing the approach to digital marketing and teaching entrepreneurs to do the same. George is no stranger to life struggles, but how those struggles ultimately helped him become the digital guru he is today is inspiring. About Our Guest   George Bryant helps brands ethically scale by guiding entrepreneurs to develop deeper relationships with their customers, employees, and themselves. His trademark, Relationships Beat Algorithms, is the core of what he teaches his private mastermind, corporate clients, and his digital community. In George’s community, they focus on helping customers accomplish their goals BEFORE a purchase is made. Then taking them on a journey that creates a meaningful transformation in their life forever. As a result, the brands George works with dominate their markets by gaining & keeping customers for life. And collectively generating billions of dollars. If you want to connect & learn from George & the influential people around him, the only way is to apply to join his Relationships Beat Algorithms community. Apply here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/georgebryant/ Join the conversation over on our Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union May is Military Appreciation Month, and Navy Federal Credit Union is proud to serve Active Duty military, veterans, and their families. During Military Appreciation Month, Navy Federal Credit Union is celebrating with special offers on car loans, credit cards, certificates, and more. Join Navy Federal Credit Union in thanking service members during Military Appreciation Month. Show your appreciation with tweets, posts, captions, and letters using #MissionMilitaryThanks. American Express is a registered service mark of American Express, used by Navy Federal under license. Visit navyfederal.org/veteranmove for more information.   Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com   Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you! Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes, and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Dane Mawell on the show. Dane is an US Army veteran and a serial entrepreneur. His specialty is helping underdogs start successful businesses. Dane has had some great opportunities in life and has learned many lessons.  Tune into this episode to hear more about his journey and learn from his success story. Key Points of Discussion Dane Maxwell’s life story Being an entrepreneur Starting of successful career Greatest regret in life Accepting happiness Leadership and fear Metacognitive training Software as a potential business Key Milestones of this Episode [00:57] Dane’s life story [03:18] Entrepreneurship at an early age [06:30] First successful business [12:02] Greatest regret [20:40] Hard time accepting happiness [27:31] Fear and leadership [33:49] Concept of metacognitive training [40:10] Identity conflict and decision to be free [43:53] Software as a potential business Key Quotes “The patterns are so unbelievably simple and in the end and then implementing them can cause an internal riot inside the brain.” “One of the most important things I've ever learned in my entire life is to not take things personally.” “Find anybody’s pain and you have found an amazing business opportunity.” “Fear is used to conquer fear.” “I can't think of people that might have a stronger sense of identity in the world than a veteran.” “If you will sit still in a room and do nothing, the worst thing will come up right away.” “I would say don't look for what business you're going to start, look for the heart of Entrepreneurship; install that heart within you and then it's not going to matter.” About Our Guest   Dane Maxwell is a serial entrepreneur and he has taken his businesses from mere ideas to seven figure companies within a brief period of 5 years. He has gone on to create over 15 millionaires with his teachings. He specializes in helping underdogs start successful businesses. He is the author of the upcoming book Start From Zero which teaches entrepreneurs a new way to build businesses quickly, without the risk, from scratch. LinkedIn Website Start from Zero: Build Your Own Business & Experience True Freedom About Our Sponsors May is Military Appreciation Month, and Navy Federal Credit Union is proud to serve Active Duty military, veterans and their families.  No one is more reliable and committed than the men and women of the military. That’s why since 1933, Navy Federal Credit Union has been committed to being there for our members through all of life’s challenges. Join Navy Federal Credit Union in thanking service members during Military Appreciation Month. Show your appreciation with tweets, posts, captions and letters using #MissionMilitaryThanks.  Navy Federal Credit Union. Our Members Are The Mission.   Navy Federal is Insured by NCUA. Visit navyfederal.org/veteranmove for more information. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you! Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.  Join the Veteran on the Move on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests! It’s a great place where you can stay in touch with other veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship.  Get updates and free gouge on the people, programs and resources to help you in your transition to entrepreneurship. Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane . The podcast features people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Mil...

Trends are not constant. In an ever-changing industry, businesses need to ensure that they are always on the top of their game, and their content remains relevant to customers. You can achieve this through the right marketing strategy, coupled with the proper tools and platforms to meet your business goals.    In this episode, Tammie Jones shares her journey as a marketing strategist. She talks about how she has helped her clients sell their products online and build the right email list using Pinterest. She also gives powerful insights on how to develop the ideal content for Pinterest and ensure that it reaches a wide range of audiences. Join us and learn how you can use Pinterest to level up your marketing.   About Our Guest:  Tammie Jones is a marketing strategist who specializes in Pinterest for business owners, entrepreneurs, social media agencies, and content creators. She helps clients plan and implement a strategy for Pinterest to gain brand awareness, find the best leads for email lists, and increase the sales of product owners.    Using Pinterest as a Marketing Platform   Tammie's Beginnings She started as a manager at Walmart and was involved in sales and marketing. Her degree in Architecture was an upper hand. She was exposed to designing houses and similar projects. She quit her job and decided to start her agency.  She enrolled in a course teaching how to do Pinterest. Tammie started with cold messaging Etsy shops.   Challenges and Solutions in Entry Level Pinterest Marketing  The biggest challenge was overcoming the mindset blocks. Getting rid of the clients that were not serving her in value Focus on valuable clients. Read books on cybernetics and other books about achieving success in business. Retrain your mindset by taking out negative thoughts. Have a solid support system.   Pinterest as a Platform Pinterest is a search engine. Just use good SEO and keywords, and people will find you. Make sure that you are using the correct words for searchability. You need quality graphics to get a potential customer's attention.   Myths and Facts About Pinterest  Just like every platform, it continually changes. One of the misconceptions is that you need to have strong impressions and a lot of followers so that your website will have traffic. The trend in social media, which is having more likes and more interaction, doesn't necessarily translate to Pinterest.   The Demographics of Pinterest It's not only for certain industries However, some specific sectors challenged her because of the marketing efforts that did not translate into sales, such as trucking and men's swimwear and clothing company. She had a hard time because there weren't enough men on Pinterest. However, you can employ strategies for almost any industry.   Core Strategies in Utilizing Pinterest Consistency in pinning every single day The client's goal should be the basis of your strategy. Begin with the end in mind.   Building an Email list vs. Getting Sales  Getting Sales: Drive on whatever the products are (e.g., get as many pictures of the product and put out fresh content)  Email list: You need to have several leads (e.g., have some freebies related to your target people to have them sign up)   Pinterest for Marketing Avoid "spamming" Pinterest with all the photos of your products. Have 3–5 interval days or even more for putting out your product to the relevant boards. Be part of group boards and Tailwind Tribes. Aside from spacing your pins, you should also use different images  You need to find similar but not competing content to share to give your followers more value. Give your audience a lot of things to look at on your page, not just your content. Utilize a scheduler in sharing content. Do not schedule for more than three weeks because trends change quickly. Keep on top of your analytics. Take advantage of viral content.   Pinterest and Other Social Media Platforms "Do not put all of your eggs in one basket." If one of the platforms shuts down, you will lose your audience. Spread out your marketing. If you stay on one platform, you are not going to reach a wider audience. Have good leads and build your email list. No matter what medium you use, it will take a lot of planning and strategy.   Paid Ads in Pinterest Pinterest offers to show your content in the search tab and browse section. You can also use an email list and target the people who have already parked to purchase. You can also target lookalike audiences. Utilize keyword research. You can set up through Google Analytics/UTM a code that you can attach to each pin for tracking.   Pinterest as a Powerful Search Engine Tool  You also do predictive searching like Google. It can provide you sets of keywords that are performing well by giving you exactly how many clicks each word is getting and where the keyword showed up. Look for keywords every day. You need to be at the forefront because customers are everywhere.   For more insights about  pinterest marketing, connect with Tammie through Facebook, Instagram, or The Pin Guild's site. P.S.

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Noble Gibbens on the show. Noble is a West Point graduate, successful entrepreneur, speaker, personal mentor, and business coach who learns, lives, and breathes leader development. Nobel is the founder and president of several startups including the 360 movement. Tune into this episode to learn more about Noble Gibbens and his journey. Key Points of Discussion Nobles Gibben’s life story Failure; a professor Getting out of the army and involved in the business Job description for a successful entrepreneur Advice for entrepreneurs Doing everything by yourself Advice for veterans Key Milestones of this Episode [01:06] Noble’s life story [03:15] Planning to get out [06:06] Teaching kids not to be afraid of failure [13:08] Experience of getting out of the Army [17:07] Best advice [19:26] Evaluating future opportunities [27:17] Advice for new entrepreneurs [33:56] Advice for veterans Key Quotes “Failure is a tool to maximize; not something to be avoided.” “How can you meet other people's needs like creating a business using the strength of God's giving you to make a better impact in this world?” “There's no doubt that transitioning from your comfort zone to the unknown is brutal.”  “I tell a lot of entrepreneurs that entrepreneurship is like being a UFC fighter. Even if you're the greatest UFC fighter on the planet, they still get punched in the face and they don't freak out when they get punched in the face. They don't cry when they get punched in the face. They don't walk out of the ring. That is part of the job description.” “I don't recommend putting yourself in a situation like getting out of the military if you haven't even started your side hustle yet or without getting a job. You need seed money and a primary source of income while you are working your side hustle because there's no pain like financial pain.” “Failure is not an event. It's a lesson, it’s a tool.  Learn from your mistakes and learn from those around you.” About Our Guest   Noble graduated from West Point and was an Infantry Officer in the 82nd Airborne Division. From there he went on to become a serial entrepreneur being involved in over 10 different start-ups, of which many failed. He recently started a podcast called EQ for Entrepreneurs, runs an active Facebook group called The 360 Movement Personal Growth Tribe and is very involved in the Classical Conversations Homeschool Community. LinkedIn Why 'A' Students Work for 'C' Students and 'B' Students Work for the Government: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Education for Parents About Our Sponsors May is Military Appreciation Month, and Navy Federal Credit Union is proud to serve Active Duty military, veterans and their families.  During Military Appreciation Month, Navy Federal Credit Union is celebrating with special offers on car loans, credit cards, certificates and more. Now, more than ever, we want to say thank you. Join Navy Federal Credit Union in thanking service members during Military Appreciation Month. Show your appreciation with tweets, posts, captions and letters using #MissionMilitaryThanks. Navy Federal Credit Union. Our Members Are The Mission.   Navy Federal is Insured by NCUA. Visit navyfederal.org/veteranmove for more information. For 32 years, there has been a motorcycle demonstration on Memorial Day weekend to raise awareness of the critical issues facing our nation’s veterans and demand action for the 82,000 service members missing in action. On May 24, 2020, the tradition will continue through the Rolling to Remember Challenge. For the first time in ride history, we will also demand action for the 22 veterans who die by suicide each day. Due to the COVID-19 health crisis and to protect the safety of the riding community, AMVETS announces the Rolling to Remember Ride Challenge in conjunction with REVER,

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Jason Valadão on the show. Jason is an active duty Doctor in the United States Navy and is the founder and president of several startups. With 19 years of military service on land, in the air, on sea, and in hospitals, along with many years as a professor, coach and mentor, Jason had some great opportunities in life.  Tune into this episode to learn more about Jason Valadão and his journey. Key Points of Discussion Jason Valadão’s life story Being a doctor; a childhood dream Running business while on active duty Primary and Tricare manager SteadyMD; a revolutionary startup Writing a book Advice for veterans Key Milestones of this Episode [01:18] Jason’s life story [02:22] Pursuing childhood dream [05:06] Business while being on active duty [09:46] Primary care manager [12:17] How SteadyMD works [16:52] Experience with Masterminds [20:10] Basic concept of Masterminds and benefits of it [28:00] Advice for veterans Key Quotes “So that is what's really cool about Mastermind groups as you bring people together you get involved in a topic and whether it's 20 minutes 40 minutes you start diving in.” “I was taught the concept of a mastermind being as where you take a book to study and basically you assign everybody's assigned reading.” “Things that you want in life, whether it's getting involved with investing in real estate, whether it's starting your own business, whether it's how you want to interact with your family and be a better father, brother, husband, wife or be a better coworker to your colleagues.” “John Maxwell wrote that, everyone communicates but few connect.” “And so what I love about being a mastermind leader or facilitator is it's not about me on a Podium just lecturing. It's about everyone in the group contributing and that contribution is what Society is all about.” “Find mentors in different areas of your life that are important.” About Our Guest   Jason Valadão knows the challenges everyday people face when it comes to creating a fulfilling life. While Jason is 100% inspiring living proof, he has overcome many challenges by anyone’s standards – a leader of men and women in uniform, has taught and mentored at several universities, survived cancer, is a father, and is currently a doctor of family and sports medicine in the United States Navy – his secret for true fulfillment has nothing to do with time or to-do lists. His keen sense and ability to help others through both their struggles and aspirations makes his message unique and inspiring. LinkedIn Website SteadyMD Exceptional Every Day: An Empowering Process to Unlock Your Why and Transform Your Life About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union~at Navy Federal Credit Union, we want you to know that we have your back.  We’ve all faced tough challenges individually. But right now, we’re facing some together.  And the safety of our members, employees, and community is our first priority. We know our members will face these times head-on.  Still, at Navy Federal Credit Union, we want you to know that we have your back.  Because uncertain times call for reliable service. No matter what, we remain committed to serving all of our members, all of the time.  That means, our branches will remain open as long as possible. You can also get in touch with our world-class, member service. Whether you’re on ship or ashore, at home or abroad.  We’ve had our members’ backs for 87 years. In good times and bad. Maybe that’s why we’ve been named one of the best Military Credit Unions by U.S. News and World Report.  Serving active duty, veterans, and their families. Navy Federal Credit Union. Our Members Are The Mission.  Insured by NCUA. American Express is a registered service mark of American Express, used by Navy Federal under license. Visit navyfederal.org/veteranmove for more information.

Due to the Coronvirus, we are posting a great patreon interview instead of our originally planned panel conversation.  Hope you are respecting the guidelines and social distancing.  Stay safe out there!  My second  one-on-one interview for our Patreon subscribers. Best way to listen to hilarious unfiltered comedians is right here!  About Our Guest:  Judy Gold has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO. She has written and starred in two critically acclaimed, Off-Broadway hit shows: The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother (GLAAD Media Award – Outstanding NY Theater, Drama Desk Nomination – Actor). Judy received rave reviews as Gremio in The Public Theater’s all female production of The Taming of The Shrew for Shakespeare in the Park. She also co-starred in Off-Broadway’s Clinton! The Musical, and Disasater! The Musical.   Judy recently guest starred on CBS’ Madame Secretary and has a recurring role on the upcoming season of FX’s Better Things. She has also had recurring roles Netflix’s Friends from College and TBS’ Search Party and appeared on the Showtime series I’m Dying Up Here. Judy was featured in Woody Allen’s series Crisis in Six Scenes on Amazon, and also on the hit web-series The Other F Word on Amazon Prime. She has also appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and is a regular on Comedy Central’s new series This Week at The Comedy Cellar. Other more recent TV appearances include guest-starring roles on the reboot of Murphy Brown, Broad City, Louie, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt among others. From 1999-2010, Judy was the host of HBO’s At the Multiplex with Judy Gold. Judy also won two Emmy awards for writing and producing The Rosie O’Donnell Show. Judy has made numerous appearances on The Wendy Williams Show, The View, The Today Show, and The Steve Harvey Show. She often pops up on The Food Network, but please do not mention Chopped All Stars to her, or Rachel vs. Guy for that matter. Judy Gold is the author of YES I CAN SAY THAT – When They Come for the Comedians We’re All in Trouble,forthcoming from Dey Street Books. She has written for The New York Times, Huffington Post, CNN.com. She is also a talking head on MSNBC, CNN and anywhere else that’ll have her. She is the host of the hit podcast, Kill Me Now, on iTunes. You can find her at JudyGold.com or follow her at @jewdygold on Twitter & Instagram. Judy’s new comedy album, Conduct Unbecoming drops this January and her previous albums, Kill Me Nowand Judith’s Roommate Had a Baby are available wherever you get your music.  Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime), Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.

“I'm not sure if you feel things the way I do,” she said. “I feel everything.” I was twenty-one, she was twenty-three. The window looked out at a brick wall in my Lower East Side apartment. “I have emotional needs, and you're buried in your books and your work. You can see me.” That was how it started on a Sunday afternoon. By Friday, I was helping her load CDs and tattered books into the trunk of a taxi. My first big breakup. Need to know more? Probably not. You've probably lived some version of this yourself, maybe more than once.  The quality of our lives are very much defined by the quality of our relationships, and that person next to you in bed is the most important relationship of all. So how are you doing with that? Do you have a plan? Are you growing or just getting by? Like most of us, it's probably a work in progress. On this week's podcast, you'll meet relationship expert Maya Diamond shares her experiences from her field work.    Listen and learn:  How to determine and establish values and standards - and hold yourself to them Why emotional responsiveness is crucial to a lasting partnership Why men and women often express desires differently, but ultimately seek the same thing  How to navigate online connections, text messages, and modern technologies in your love life  Links & Resources:  Maya's website About Our Guest:  Maya is a Dating and Relationship Coach. She is also a YogaTeacher and Massage Therapist. She has a great TEDx talk you can find online, she holds a Master's in Somatic Psychology.  Nutritional Tip of the Week: Maca Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes