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This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy speaks with innovator and educator Jeff Sandefer about entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and education. Jeff Sandefer founded Sandefer Offshore and Sandefer Capital Partners, both of which performed exceedingly well, the former generating $500 million in profits over a five-year period, before going on to found the Acton School of Business and Acton Academy. Jeff has been a longtime board member of National Review , the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the Philanthropy Roundtable, and the Harvard Business School. He belongs to the Mont Pelerin Society and is one of the youngest people ever elected to the Texas Business Hall of Fame.What makes a great entrepreneur? Some say it is fearless risk-taking, but Jeff argues it is more a tolerance for ambiguity. Jeff offers insights on higher education reform, case-method teaching, and the importance of real-world experience. He also explains why he and his wife created Acton Academy and its unique learner-driven model of education, where children pursue their passions and personal genius. To close, Jeff shares his approach to philanthropy and the wisdom offered to him by Bernie Marcus. We'd love to hear your thoughts, ideas, questions, and recommendations for the podcast! You can shoot Katie Janus, GDT's producer, an email anytime!Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube to make sure you never miss an episode!Center for Civil Society's YouTube Channel

Entrevista a Jacqueline O'Hale, experta en ciberseguridad y profesora en Acton School of Business en UFM Madrid, sobre qué reformas permitirían impulsar la empresarialidad en España.Puedes obtener más información sobre el Acton School of Business aquí: https://actonmadrid.ufm.edu/ Hazte miembro en: https://plus.acast.com/s/juanrallo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When asked "what do you wish you were taught in school?", many adults wish they had been taught financial literacy and competence at an earlier age. Travis Adams and the GravyStack team are launching a platform to solve that gap. Leveraging his own journey in entrepreneurship, lessons learned from seeing how kids learn, and the magic of gamification, Travis has built a platform that trains kids to see money as a tool. We explore Travis' experience at Acton School of Business, the philosophies that undergird the GravyStack platform, and how their approach to education transforms the lives of kids...and their parents.

In this episode, you'll hear Henry and Benaiah talk about: The people, communities, and universes we miss out on when we enforce purity culturePurity culture throughout the years—and its impact in high school, college, young adulthood, and beyond Abandoning the controlling nature of purity culture by releasing and letting go of control The macro and micro decisions, choices, and responsibilities we get to exercise as part of our freedom and agency Surrendering to the power and unexpected encounters and nudges of the Holy SpiritBenaiah Brown is a Spirit-filled entrepreneur and alternative therapist from Fort Worth, TX with an MBA from Acton School of Business. He practices RFR, a naturopathic process that uses remote muscle testing to find and release subconscious blocks to health and success, including beliefs, trauma, spiritual problems, and nutritional issues. In his spare time he drinks coffee, eats red meat, and makes videos of his chickens. Originally from Kenya and currently based in Fort Worth, Texas, Henry Abuto is a Christian man who writes on Faith, Friendships, Sexuality, Race, Jesus, and a host of other topics. He loves hosting dinner parties, running, live music, deep friendships, red wine, Beyonce, and all things Texas.You can follow Benaiah on Instagram @benaiah.brown and learn more about his work at benaiahbrown.com. Henry is on Instagram @bywasanga and on Twitter @henryabuto. Be sure to check out his website, henryabuto.com. The Single Christian's Church Survival Guide isn't a book about how to get un-single. It's about how to navigate a culture obsessed with marriage as a human who is not married. Let's face it. Singles experience a lot of weird situations in the church. From the unwanted advice about our relationship status to the unspoken pressures of singleness, it can feel like no one knows what to do with us. These experiences are so common, we might start to wonder if we're the weird ones. Head to Amazon and get your copy now! Buzzsprout - Let's launch your podcast! Get started for FREE!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Dr Jordan B Peterson and Jeff Sandefer discuss the k-12 education machine, its origins and failures, and how the Acton Academies are making leaps to correct the system. Jeff Sandefer is an entrepreneur and Socratic teacher. He started his first business at 16 and graduated from Harvard Business School. Jeff has started and runs many successful companies, his most recent being Sandefer Capital Partners, an oil and gas investment firm with several billion dollars in assets. He has also started multiple academic programs and schools, such as the Acton School of Business, whose students were named the “most competitive MBA's in the nation” by the Princeton Review. This has since extended into k-12 with the Acton Academy, a cutting-edge program that blends a one-room schoolhouse, the Socratic Method, and 21st-century technology to empower each student to change the world.

n his first-ever podcast appearance, John Keller, Vice Chairman of Keller Williams and the son of the most influential person in real estate, Gary Keller, shares his previously unheard journey of bringing a fresh perspective to Keller Williams, the real estate giant his family built a decade before he was born.Despite Keller Williams' success as the world's largest real estate company, John knew that something wasn't quite right within the company his family had founded. He embarked on a mission to redefine the company's decades-long purpose, a journey that led him right back to where the company began but nearly everyone had lost sight of, a story he'll delve into in-depth in this episode.John is bringing a back-to-the-future approach to ushering in a new era of agent relations and technological innovations for Keller Williams. John believes that Keller Williams is the place "Where Entrepreneurs Thrive," and he's committed to building a culture that supports entrepreneurial visionaries. Along with reinforcing KW's position within the industry, John is focused on fueling unlimited growth for real estate entrepreneurs.With an MBA from the Acton School of Business, John returned to Keller Williams to serve as a member of the KW board of directors, playing pivotal roles in building Keller Covered – the insurance arm of the business, KW Command – the first agent and client ecosystem for all things homeownership, entirely built by agents, and became a partner of Keller Capital, an investment firm founded by Gary Keller, the executive chairman and co-founder of KW.

In this episode, Mo is joined by Ben Kogut, partner and investor relations specialist at HJH investment, and they talk about successfully raising capital. Ben shares that their strategy is to buy assets with significantly less competition and are occupied by high-credit tenants with long-term leases. This makes the cash flow predictable, allowing them to structure syndications to pay dividends to their investors immediately. He also talks about the importance of focusing on one niche and the four rules of cash to be successful. There's more to unpack in this episode, so tune in and enjoy! In this episode, Ben talks about… How Ben got started in commercial real estate. Cap rates for multifamily Why he's not involved in the multifamily space. The importance of having a mentality of indifference in the investment process. The importance of having a mentality of indifference in the investment process. Why he started the Real Estate Niche Show.   About Ben Kogut… Ben Kogut is a partner at HJH Investments, specializing in investor relations. Ben is also an Austin, Texas-based commercial real estate broker with more than 15 years of experience. His passion is to help investors make wise decisions. Ben studied government and business at the University of Texas and later earned an MBA from the Acton School of Business; he is also CCIM certified. Catch Ben Kogut on… Website:     https://hjhinvestments.com/ LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkogut/ Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/benkogut/   Connect with Mo Bina on… Website:          https://www.high-risecapital.com/ Medium:          https://mobina.medium.com/ YouTube:        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ISsEKBHlkX7lk9b68SKLA/featured Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/highrisecapital/ For more information on passive investing in commercial real estate, please check out our free eBook — More Doors, More Profits — by clicking here: https://www.high-risecapital.com/resources-index                                        

Today's guests are people who are near and dear to Matt's heart. Jeff and Laura Sandefer, the founders and creators of Acton Academy, are the people who started it all. What started as something they wanted to build for their own children has grown into an alternative education program with locations across the world. After being awarded the highly competitive Walter Wattles Fellowship at Lloyd's of London, Laura worked in the aviation insurance industry in New York City. Deciding to follow her calling into the world of education, Laura returned to Nashville and earned her Master of Education at Peabody College. This led her to her work at the Oklahoma Arts Institute, creating fine arts education programs for teachers and talented high school students. Laura married Jeff Sandefer and is the happy mother of Sam and Charlie and step-mother to Taite. It is the inspiration of these children that led Laura and Jeff to co-found Acton Academy. As an entrepreneur, Jeff founded his first company at age 16 and went on to found or co-found seven successful businesses. As a Socratic teacher at the University of Texas, Jeff's students five times voted him the school's Outstanding Teacher and Businessweek named him one of the top Entrepreneurship professors in America. Jeff went on to co-found the Acton School of Business, an MBA program perennially ranked by the Princeton Review among the best in the nation. In 2012 The Economist honored him as one of the top fifteen Business School professors in the world. Jeff is a graduate of the Harvard Business School, where he served for over twenty years on the school's governing committees. He was a longtime director of the Philanthropy Roundtable and National Review magazine and one of the youngest members ever elected to the Texas Business Hall of Fame. Now, hear their take on the Essential 11 Questions. More places you can find Jeff & Laura: Instagram - @laurasandefer, @actonacademy Website - https://www.actonacademy.org/austin Book - Courage to Grow

Ben Kogut is a partner at HJH Investments, specializing in investor relations. Ben is also an Austin, Texas-based commercial real estate broker with more than 15 years of experience. His passion is to help investors make wise decisions. Ben studied government and business at University of Texas and later earned an MBA from the Acton School of Business; he is also CCIM certified.Key Highlights- What makes Ben choose Commerical Real Estate over Multifamily- Difference between asset classes - Single Tenant versus Shopping Centre-  Investing in Commerical Real Estate Class- Ben's tips for raising capital- It is better to copy genius than settle for mediocrity Book Recommendation : Man Search For Meaning  If you've liked this episode, please leave us feedback in the form of a five-star rating and comments below!Would love your feedback. Please feel free to contact us @ info@loombainvest.comDownload your free ebook copy (7 reasons why syndications build long term wealth) @: https://www.loombainvest.comConnect with Ben Kogut Website: https://hjhinvestments.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkogutPodcast: Real Estate Niche ShowFollow us @:https://twitter.com/loombainvesthttps://www.instagram.com/loombainvestmenthttps://www.facebook.com/Loombainvesthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vinkiloomba

Tim Nikolaev was a successful Cutco sales rep turned prolific real estate investor. Focusing primarily on mobile home parks, Tim and his wife have managed to accumulate over 500 rentals in about 10 years, enabling them to essentially retire from the traditional workplace. Tim has taught 3 classes in the MBA Program at the exclusive Acton School of Business, where he was named Teacher of the Year. He is deeply curious about what it takes to unlock human potential and is now shifting his energy toward the next part part of his career in that domain. He has co-founded or supports projects such as Strata Athletics in Youth Sports, Humble in Career Development, and Peak in Early Education. To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

 Quantum Quote: “Rule #1: do the right thing. Rule #2: do the best you can in the time you have. Rule #3: treat other people the way you want to be treated.” – Lou Holtz Heating hot water is 15-20% of the average family's energy consumption, costing $400 to $800 a year or more. Most people face hindrances in having an energy efficient water heater because of their high initial cost of installation, warranties, and replacements. With new hot water heaters coming out next year with Torii, you can finally have a highly energy-efficient water heater that will also be reused and recycled. A highly efficient induction coil will heat Torii's graphite foam core to 500 degrees Fahrenheit in just three seconds, using two to three times less energy than the average hot water heater, and providing a LOT of energy and financial cost savings. Torii is creating a subscription water heating service that will cover 100% of your installation, maintenance, and replacement costs. And, their advanced technology will let you know what's going on with your water pressure, temperature, inflow, and usage through an app or web interface filled with all the sensors and information you'll ever need. Their technology will also allow the water heater to talk to the grid and reduce energy usage during peak demand periods- providing a way for you to create additional cost savings.   About 80% of 5000 water heaters wind up in landfills every day. Because water heaters have metals that do not easily decompose, this is a terrifying contribution to Earth's shortening life span. Don't you want to join Torii as they reuse and recycle water heaters and not allow toxic metals to ruin the planet we live in? Check out this interview with Torii Industries' Co-Founder / COO – John Hynds. John Hynds was born in Long Island, New York, and raised in Clearwater, Florida. He has lived  and worked in twenty countries.  Upon graduating high school, John entered the United States Marine Corps. After the Marines, John followed his passion for technology and for 30 years has been involved in high tech. John completed the 2020 Acton School of Business, Austin, TX. Following another of his passions, John opened one of the first low carbohydrate food stores in the country, the LoCarb Outlet, learning firsthand what it's like to build a business from scratch.   John has served in senior leadership roles in sales and engineering organizations, in startups, and in multinationals.  John created two patents, one personally and one professionally. Along his career journey, John has donated his time and leadership to organizations that directly serve the poor.  Helping co-found Torii Industries, John has the unique ability to visualize the future, speak to that vision, and most importantly, create practical steps to achieving goals. As COO at Torii Industries, John enhances business strategies and helps steer the company through the ever-changing energy technology landscape.  Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy it is to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.   In “The Power Of Earth With Comfort” From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:   How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies) Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system and much more…   If you are tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home. The most immediate climate issue that's on the table RIGHT NOW is passing the Build Back Better Act - the largest piece of climate legislation that's ever been proposed in the history of our country. That single bill will put us on track to meet - and even exceed - our goals, which is hugely important and necessary if we want life on this planet to continue. Multiply your climate impact by a factor of 1,000 with #CodeRedClimate & CodeRedCongress.com  (https://coderedcongress.com/)   SuperNova #1. Don't be afraid to bring your ideas to the table and present and defend them, but then listen to the counterpoints – to the arguments – and get int0 the discussion. There's a phrase I love; “Prefer clarity to agreement.” When you're clear, there's no resistance to the message. When you're trying to understand, there's no resistance. It allows you to take things differently and deeper. Then you can actually change your mind. If everybody just brings their ideas in order to be clear, that's fantastic. I think that has really helped navigate different barriers and ways to get around them.   SuperNova #2. Don't ever have a firm plan. Start out with something, go for it 100%, but learn along the way and make the appropriate changes.   SuperNova #3. “Water is at its most dense just before it freezes, not when it freezes like other things. It actually becomes less dense when it's frozen - that's why ice floats. Had ice not been that way, this planet would be a chunk of ice; it all would have frozen from the bottom up. We wouldn't be here if water didn't act this way, and it's the only thing in the universe that does.”    Aha Moment: “A standard water heater is 240V on a 30/40/50A circuit. A few months ago, our Engineer was running the prototype with a tuned induction coil and they were able to run our system at 120V on a 15A standard house current. So we were there!” – John Hynds    Best Advice He's Ever Received: “Before I went in the Marine Corps, my cousin looked at me and said ‘You know, don't let them change you. You have a great sense of humor. It's something really important in life.' I never thought I would remember him saying that, but I realized how important that is to just be you, no matter where you are.” – John Hynds   Personal Habit that Contributes to Success: “Tell the truth. On the flip side of that is I really expect that from other people. It's a very debilitating thing when folks aren't truthful. So I try to keep that foremost in front of me and expect that from other folks.” – John Hynds   Internet Resource: Torii Industries   Book Recommendation: Life's Matrix: A Biography of Water   Magic Wand: “That everyone would be able to understand other people's perspectives. I've travelled a lot in about 20 different countries. I think the biggest thing is to understand other people  - or at least have a perception of walking in their shoes.” – John Hynds   WTF or F: “I love weather. Growing up in Florida, when I would hear there's a tornado watch, I would shimmy up our TV antenna – which they used to have back in the day on a house – and sit up there with my binoculars, sometimes in the pouring rain. The very first time I saw a waterspout forming over Tampa Bay – maybe not even 15 miles from the house – and watched this funnel cloud come down. As soon as it touched the water, the funnel on the whole sky turned black. The enormity of the power of that event hit me. A tornado is not a swirling wind; it's enormously destructive. The amount of power just watching that happen blew me away.  I was probably 12 or 13 years old.” – John Hynds   Most Energized About Today: “Torii Industries.. I really think we can start a big change for people. We are starting with water heaters and we are going to expand in the home and do what we can to help optimize other appliances. There's a lot of room for growth. I'm excited about the technology, the energy, and creating a business model that I think is fair. It's going to help the end user save money over time. It's going to help the plumbers be engaged with that end user and become a partner. Being part of Torii, we can help facilitate that.” – John Hynds   Next Step: “Currently, we've got prototypes built and we're tuning and tweaking those. When we get what we believe is our final prototype,, we'll be going to get UL and Green certifications. By this time next year, we should be shipping product. We're currently in our seed funding round right now, talking to investors to move the company along, and it's going pretty well.” – John Hynds   Parting Advice: “Never stop learning. Never stop growing. Things don't always work out the way you want, but keep trying and moving forward”. – John Hynds   Connect: Website: https://toriiway.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/torii-industries    

Peter Kirby is a long-time entrepreneur and early pioneer in the blockchain space. He co-founded a Bitcoin hardware company in 2013 and a blockchain technology company in 2014. Peter also executed one of the earliest ICOs in 2015 as CEO of Factom, Inc. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Financial Times, and Forbes. He has been a featured speaker at The World Bank, Money 20/20, The US State Department, and The US Department of Homeland Security. Peter has a BS in Biochemistry from Lehigh University, an MBA from the Acton School of Business, AND is a certified laughter yoga instructor!

In This Episode You'll Hear About:Why he became passionate about alternative protein and animal rights while in college How his time at Acton School of Business helped him learn a lot of what he needed to know about entrepreneurship and how he started an internship with ProVeg Incubator in Berlin, GermanyWhat led to the idea of a seafood alternative, specifically raw tuna substitute, and what the iteration process was like at the beginning What fundraising has been like for Jacek and his team, and what they have learned throughout the processWhy Jacek believes that making alternative proteins is not just about making a product “like” something, but actually better than that something and why the possibilities are more exciting that wayWhat strategies he has found helpful when hiring and ways he has been intentional about building a solid team at KuleanaWhat he learned from hard times, how he has overcome them, and why his passion for the mission continues to drive him through any pain and struggleWhat advice he has for other Founders and what is next and exciting for KuleanaTo Find Out More:Kuleana.coQuotes:“Going for raw tuna, I was like, ok, we'll have to actually innovate on the process to create products, and I thought that was just really, really exciting for me.”“Investing, in a very large sense, is a game of momentum.”“We can be something similar to, but also better than a product.”“It's a little bit of this fun game in food like innovating and making things better than, and at the same time, people like somewhat of familiarity with food. And I think that's what a lot of companies and Founders are trying to reconcile in the alternative protein space is how do you make it familiar, but you want to make it better?”“When it comes to hiring, it should kind of take a while. And if it's not, then maybe draw that process out just because obviously those are the people who really build that company. You only do so much. You do a lot as a founder, but it's really that initial group of people who multiply that impact.”“When people believe in it, they just work harder. They stick through the pain. So try to unravel that and identify whether somebody really cares about that mission”“It felt like something that needs to be done, and then it becomes a lot less about you. That's really, really cool because your pain then matters less. And when your pain matters less, you become more pain tolerant.”“If you look at professional athletes they have coaches, multiple coaches, right? It's like, why aren't professional business people having coaches? We should all have them.”“The reality is you start to recognize that if you don't prioritize your sleep and those other things, your work quality just drops tremendously and you make more mistakes.”“Some of the best advice I ever heard was, "Just do what excites you.'"“Sometimes as an entrepreneur, we feel like we have to invent everything, but it's a lot of times the best things are just small improvements and small iterations, or merging of multiple ideas and not feeling bad about that. But I think copy and paste is really underrated.”

In this episode, we’re bringing you a panel discussion featuring Betsy Devos and Sal Khan that was delivered as part of Acton University Online 2021. The Panel was moderated by Jeff Sandefer, entrepreneur and founder of the Acton School of Business.   An educated citizenry is fundamental to securing a free and flourishing society.  Innovation, […]

In this episode, we're bringing you a panel discussion featuring Betsy Devos and Sal Khan that was delivered as part of Acton University Online 2021. The Panel was moderated by Jeff Sandefer, entrepreneur and founder of the Acton School of Business. An educated citizenry is fundamental to securing a free and flourishing society. Innovation, technology, and entrepreneurial endeavors are transforming education in many ways. This panel examines common myths about learning and the provision of education, highlights the great entrepreneurial efforts to improve its quality and accessibility, and explores what the future holds in providing an education that secures creative opportunity, growth, and fulfillment for everyone.Bio | Sal Khan Bio | Betsy DeVos Bio | Jeff Sandefer America's Public Schools: Crisis and Cure - Chapter 1 What's driving the decline of religion in America? Secular education A silver lining in the Golden State's school shutdowns The Myth of a Value-Free Education The Entrepreneur as Servant The Biblical Case for Entrepreneurship Subscribe to Acton Institute Events podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simple & digestible lessons passive investors can use to better understand and evaluate real estate deals in the Retail & Office sectors of CRE. Ben Kogut is a Partner and head of Investor Relations at HJH Investments. As a former entrepreneur, Ben joined HJH as an investor, and through his demonstrated knowledge of real estate investing fundamentals & ability to clearly communicate, he earned a position in investor relations. We discuss some of the acquisition criteria Ben & HJH seek in their real estate acquisitions, specifically the pricing, tenancy, and fundamentals they seek for retail & office properties. We address some of the myths and misconceptions about the retail & office sectors and look at how successful retailers have responded to the boom in online e-commerce, and the ways many office tenants have responded to the challenges of the COVID pandemic. Ben also shares his deceptively simple rules to guide aspiring real estate investors, as well as some more specific insights about the way that his firm is able to close on attractive opportunities in a market where acquisitions are very competitive. With inspiring enthusiasm, Ben shares his belief that the commercial real estate industry can be open to anyone willing to put the time & effort into engineering their own success and offers some tools to help people along the way. Finally, we address how investors can optimize their portfolio to successfully support their lifestyle & lifelong goals. Key Insights: · Unveiling some simple lessons to live by as a CRE investor · A High-level overview of some of the key criteria to look out for to find opportunities in retail & office commercial real estate · Understanding how retail (and other classes) have evolved in response to the boom in online stores & e-commerce · Insight into the strategies used to win deals in the extremely competitive post-COVID environment · The insights & mindset people need to assess retail properties and tenants Subscribe to this podcast to build your healthy financial foundation through expertise, insights, strategies, tactics, wisdom, and inspiration from Alpha Investing's community of professionals, advisors, investors, and members: Apple — Spotify — Google — TuneIn — Stitcher— iHeart Radio Guest Bio: Ben Kogut is a partner at HJH Investments, specializing in investor relations. Ben is also an Austin, Texas-based commercial real estate broker with more than 15 years of experience. His passion is to help investors make wise decisions. Ben studied government and business at University of Texas and later earned an MBA from the Acton School of Business; he is also CCIM certified. Ben specializes in Capital Raising, Acquisitions, Dispositions, Operations, Tenant Relations, Lease Negotiations, Financial Analysis, Re-Finance Banking Process, Construction Management, Credit Analysis, & Systems Implementation. Resources: Ben on LinkedIn Ben's E-book Real Wealth Real Health Alpha Investing podcast@alphai.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cory has 15 years of real estate investing experience and is the co-founder of River City Capital Partners. He has a 518 unit under development on East Riverside currently under construction, 70 acres on Parmer with a 300 unit under development and owns several investment homes. Prior to founding RCCP, Cory worked as an Audit Consultant for Deloitte, and then later served as the Controller for Keller Williams Realty International. Cory received the distinct honor of being selected by the Keller Williams Realty executive team to attend the Acton School of Entrepreneurship’s MBA program. Upon graduating from this program, Cory was recognized as the top student among his graduating class and returned to Keller Williams Realty International to head up the Commercial Real Estate Division. He later led the Global Property Specialist division and the Young Professionals Division. Cory obtained a bachelors and masters' degree in accounting from the University of Arizona, and an MBA from the Acton School of Entrepreneurship. Cory holds a CPA and Real Estate license in the State of Texas and has been active in the community as a volunteer mentor for Explore Austin 501(c)(3) and board member of the Central Texas Media Foundation 501(c)(3). Cory is originally from Phoenix and he moved to Austin 15 years ago. His favorite restaurants in Austin are Uchi and Franklin's. Website: https://rivercityatx.com/cory-older/    

Jeff Sandefer lives a dual life as an entrepreneur and a Socratic Guide. As an entrepreneur, he founded his first company at age 16 and went on to found or co-found seven successful businesses. As a Socratic teacher at the University of Texas, Jeff's students five times voted him the school's Outstanding Teacher and Businessweek named him one of the top Entrepreneurship professors in America. Jeff went on to co-found the Acton School of Business, an MBA program perennially ranked by the Princeton Review among the best in the nation. In 2012 The Economist honored him as one of the top fifteen Business School professors in the world. Jeff is a graduate of the Harvard Business School, where he served for over twenty years on the school's governing committees. He was a longtime director of the Philanthropy Roundtable and National Review magazine and one of the youngest members ever elected to the Texas Business Hall of Fame. Sandefer has worked with entrepreneur-teachers to build a nationally acclaimed entrepreneurship program, winning numerous teaching honors in the process. But ask him about success, and he makes it clear that money and awards aren't what matter. Key Takeaways: 00:09 What is your favorite thing about working with young learners? 00:47 What is Acton Academy? 02:23 Acton's Origin Story 07:15 How prescriptive is Acton in terms of methodology and rules? 08:38 What makes a successful Acton Academy affiliate? 16:02 What do Acton Learners do after graduation? 20:05 Acton and Montessori 36:05 Metaphor on comparing Conventional School with Acton Quotes: "We want them (young learners) to be game-makers in their own lives, and we hope that they find that hero's journey in life, that they find a calling that will change the world." "We are parents who wanted something better for our children." "You just can't imagine what young people can do. And adults often underestimate that." "It's whether our graduates need college at all. They can get into high-end colleges, but the question is, do they need to go?" "It's the growth mindset. Heroes never give up." Social Links: Website - https://www.acton.org/about/author/jeff-sandefer Acton Academy - https://www.launchactonacademy.com/about Courage to Grow by Laura Sandefer

Steven Tomlinson, Ph.D., is a communications expert in Austin, Texas. He says that "communication isn't what you say, but what happens in the minds of those who listen." Steven coaches Wall Street, Fortune 500 and high-tech startup executives and managers. He is Associate Professor of Leadership and Administration at Seminary of the Southwest and a Founding Master Teacher at the Acton School of Business for Entrepreneurship. He taught economics and finance at UT Austin where he designed and directed the MBA professional development program. He also writes plays and has performed his award-winning solo shows in Austin and off-Broadway. In this episode, Steven dives into the makeup of genuine connection and communication, his experience with coaching large-scale teams, and how he has fused his love of art and business. "Impressing people is always to distance yourself from them...If you lead with your strength, people will defend themselves. But if you offer them your humanity, they will offer you theirs. Generous connection always starts with-- what's your intention?" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/remarkablevoices/support

Ben Kogut is a partner at HJH Investments, specializing in investor relations. Ben is also an Austin, Texas-based commercial real estate broker with more than 15 years of experience. His passion is to help investors make wise decisions. Ben studied government and business at the University of Texas and later earned an MBA from the Acton School of Business; he is also CCIM certified.[00:01 – 03:05] Opening SegmentLet's get to know Ben KogutBen talks about his backgroundRE Agent turned RE InvestorWorking for a family office[03:06 – 15:24] Win Deals and ScaleBen's role as the Director of Investor Relations at HJH InvestmentsBen talks about the exponential growth of HJH InvestmentsThe process of scaling the number of deals and offers they handleSteps to win deals and scaleMake an offer within 24 hours of a property/deal getting in the marketSend purchase contracts instead of letters of intentSend a list of references of sellers and brokersPromise of being physically/personally be on property within 2 weeksThe process of sending offers and deals to their prospectsHandling and mitigating risks caused by the 2020 crisisThe safety-first modelProtecting and growing investors' capital[15:25 – 21:01] HJH InvestmentsBen talks about the asset classes they focus on investingBen's thoughts on the retail and office spaceThe state of Industrial asset class[21:02 – 23:04] Closing SegmentBen's advice to aspiring investorsBuild relationshipsHow He stays on top of his gameHis way to make the world a better placeHow to reach out to Ben – links belowFinal wordsTweetable Quotes:“I learned that it's better to copy genius than create mediocrity. So I have been surrounding myself with great mentors, people who have been doing it in a positive and efficient way, and learn as much as I can along the way.” - Ben Kogut“Build relationships. Build relationships with sponsors, brokers, and other investors . It's all about relationships.” - Ben KogutResources Mentioned: Acton School of BusinessHJH Investments------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Ben on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit https://hjhinvestments.com/Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify strategy and provide solid predictable returns.Call: 901-500-6191FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in! Email me --> sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com

Ben Kogut is a partner at HJH Investments, specializing in investor relations. Ben is also an Austin, Texas-based commercial real estate broker with more than 15 years of experience. His passion is to help investors make wise decisions. Ben studied government and business at the University of Texas and later earned an MBA from the Acton School of Business; he is also CCIM certified.[00:01 – 03:05] Opening SegmentLet's get to know Ben KogutBen talks about his backgroundRE Agent turned RE InvestorWorking for a family office[03:06 – 15:24] Win Deals and ScaleBen's role as the Director of Investor Relations at HJH InvestmentsBen talks about the exponential growth of HJH InvestmentsThe process of scaling the number of deals and offers they handleSteps to win deals and scaleMake an offer within 24 hours of a property/deal getting in the marketSend purchase contracts instead of letters of intentSend a list of references of sellers and brokersPromise of being physically/personally be on property within 2 weeksThe process of sending offers and deals to their prospectsHandling and mitigating risks caused by the 2020 crisisThe safety-first modelProtecting and growing investors' capital[15:25 – 21:01] HJH InvestmentsBen talks about the asset classes they focus on investingBen's thoughts on the retail and office spaceThe state of Industrial asset class[21:02 – 23:04] Closing SegmentBen's advice to aspiring investorsBuild relationshipsHow He stays on top of his gameHis way to make the world a better placeHow to reach out to Ben – links belowFinal wordsTweetable Quotes:“I learned that it's better to copy genius than create mediocrity. So I have been surrounding myself with great mentors, people who have been doing it in a positive and efficient way, and learn as much as I can along the way.” - Ben Kogut“Build relationships. Build relationships with sponsors, brokers, and other investors . It's all about relationships.” - Ben KogutResources Mentioned: Acton School of BusinessHJH Investments------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Ben on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit https://hjhinvestments.com/Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify strategy and provide solid predictable returns.Call: 901-500-6191FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in! Email me --> sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com

Before launching major products with partners like Amazon, Ebay, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, Adelle Archer graduated #1 in her MBA class at the Acton School of Business, considered the ‘navy seal' program for entrepreneurs. Then, her friend and mentor, Tracey, died. Grief-stricken, Adelle needed a mission-driven way to honor loved ones. When one did not exist, she used her skills to transform an industry. Hear her incredible story here and visit SpreadYourSunshine.com for full show notes.

Travis Adams is the Chief Executive Officer of MyFirstSale and lives in Tyler, Texas. Travis has a passion for igniting the creativity and uniqueness inside of kids. He owns a summer camp called Camp Huawni and has started and grown multiple companies, including Apex Fun Run (with Scott Donell), Affair Recovery, and Grow My Camp. Travis and his best bud, Scott Donnell, met at the Acton School of Business where they discovered their shared passion of inspiring kids. Travis is most passionate about his wife Mandi and their three sons. He also loves to surf. Key Takeaways: 00:10 Favorite Thing Working with Young Learners 00:09 Why did you and your wife decide on Acton for your kids? 00:23 Why do you see ADHD as a positive thing? 00:31:54 Metaphor for Acton versus Conventional School Quotes: “Every kid is unique. Each kid is literally one of a kind throughout history. And as you get to be around them, you get to see that come out.” “Loving to learn because if they love to learn, we know, and there's plenty of scientific evidence behind this that they'll take off.” “Our kind of big goal is we want to launch a million kid businesses. And we also, what we do is we empower kids to take on the real world, because we all know that not every kid is going to be an entrepreneur, but every kid can learn to be entrepreneurial. “ “My hope is there'll be way more confidence about their (children's) trajectory based on their journey and way more plugged into their own wiring that they're going to make every step count.” Social Links: Travis Adams LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-adams-56b02615/ Website- myfirstsale.com/events YouTube - MyFirstSale Virtual Business Fair

We have an amazing guest on the podcast today. Jeff Sandefer is the co-founder of the Acton School of Business and Acton Academies. He has tons of experience inspiring kids to be the best they can be. In this episode, we talk about how to be your own boss, how to overcome your fears, how to be truly successful, how to abandon the victim mindset, and more. Jeff even summarizes the key to wealth in one single sentence. Tune in to find out what it is!

Jamie Matthews is real-estate guru, founded Explore Austin, and started Pond Hockey Club in Austin, Texas. Jamie is a Master Teacher at the acclaimed Acton School of Business, where only real entrepreneurs can teach. Jamie shares his story of how mowing lawns led to his entrepreneurial and how he learned the real-estate business, or as Jamie describes it "Making sad houses happy."

Shakil co-founded SZ Ventures, an investment firm that has acquired several online stores across multiple eCommerce industries including promotional products, fitness gear, fashion accessories, bath bombs, custom apparel, and print media. His vast experience spans through acquisitions, paid digital advertising, web development, hiring overseas, product sourcing and operations. Shakil was born in Austin and holds a BBA from University of Texas in Austin and an MBA from the Acton School of Business. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on https://flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

Adelle shares with us how the passing of her close mentor and friend, Tracy, led to the realization that she could make a diamond from the carbon in her ashes, sparking the idea for her company Eterneva. We talk about her experience working in product marketing at companies such as BigCommerce and TrendKite, how earning her MBA at Acton School of Business helped prepare her for being an entrepreneur, and what it was like to be on Shark Tank, where she received a $600,000 investment from Mark Cuban. Tune in to hear all of this and more.

Shakil Prasla is the Founder and Managing Partner of SZ Ventures, an investment firm that specializes in acquiring, managing and growing e-commerce companies. He has reviewed more than his fair share of pitches born on Amazon private label brands looking to exit. As an entrepreneur and investor, Shakil has over a dozen acquisitions across multiple e-commerce industries, including prescription eyewear, metal promotional products, fitness gear, fashion accessories, and more. Shakil was born in Austin, Texas, and holds a BBA from University of Texas in Austin and an MBA from the Acton School of Business. In this episode… When Shakil Prasla first started buying online businesses, he made a number of mistakes—at times he asked the wrong questions, or failed to do due diligence, or kept the original seller as a partner for only a short period of time. However, while growing his investment firm exponentially over the past seven years, Shakil has successfully learned the tricks of the trade. According to Shakil, one of the top lessons he has learned is to keep the seller involved in the business for at least 90 days. As he says, the knowledge that the seller acquires over the duration of running a business is invaluable, and it cannot all be shared within a short period of time. With this advice, and so much more, Shakil wants to help other investors successfully buy and operate online businesses. In this episode of the Buy Box Experts podcast, host James Thomson interviews Shakil Prasla, the Founder and Managing Partner of SZ Ventures, about his experience buying and growing online businesses. Shakil explains how he started his investment firm, what he has learned over the years, and his advice to investors looking to successfully acquire a business on Amazon. Stay tuned.

Today's guests are people who are near and dear to Matt's heart. Jeff and Laura Sandefer, the founders and creators of Acton Academy, are the people who started it all. What started as something they wanted to build for their own children has grown into an alternative education program with locations across the world. After being awarded the highly competitive Walter Wattles Fellowship at Lloyd’s of London, Laura worked in the aviation insurance industry in New York City. Deciding to follow her calling into the world of education, Laura returned to Nashville and earned her Master of Education at Peabody College. This led her to her work at the Oklahoma Arts Institute, creating fine arts education programs for teachers and talented high school students. Laura married Jeff Sandefer and is the happy mother of Sam and Charlie and step-mother to Taite. It is the inspiration of these children that led Laura and Jeff to co-found Acton Academy. As an entrepreneur, Jeff founded his first company at age 16 and went on to found or co-found seven successful businesses. As a Socratic teacher at the University of Texas, Jeff’s students five times voted him the school’s Outstanding Teacher and Businessweek named him one of the top Entrepreneurship professors in America. Jeff went on to co-found the Acton School of Business, an MBA program perennially ranked by the Princeton Review among the best in the nation. In 2012 The Economist honored him as one of the top fifteen Business School professors in the world. Jeff is a graduate of the Harvard Business School, where he served for over twenty years on the school’s governing committees. He was a longtime director of the Philanthropy Roundtable and National Review magazine and one of the youngest members ever elected to the Texas Business Hall of Fame. Now, hear their take on the Essential 11 Questions. More places you can find Jeff & Laura: Instagram - @laurasandefer, @actonacademy Website - https://www.actonacademy.org/austin Book - Courage to Grow

Ben Kogut is a partner at HJH Investments, specializing in raising capital and investor relations. Ben is also an Austin, Texas-based commercial real estate broker with more than 15 years of experience. His passion is to help investors make wise decisions. Ben studied government and business at the University of Texas and later earned an MBA from the Acton School of Business. He is also CCIM certified.In this episode, Tyler and Ben’s discussion focused on the idea of choosing to live your best life personally and professionally through real estate syndication. Ben shared his life lessons of not accepting what society says you should or should not be doing, recognizing that fairness instills a victim mentality, and his experience of being indifferent about the outcomes of deals. He also shared the 10 rules of how to enjoy the gift of life, given to him by a rabbi in Israel.Other topics included pivoting from brokerage to syndication, the three-step process that Ben’s business takes to win deals, identifying asset classes, the deceptiveness of social media, sleep, investing in education and more. Elevate Nation can expect to gain a lot of personal and real estate syndication wisdom in this fun episode!Music: Energetic Run (hooksounds.com)----more----You can connect with Ben via social media or his website:HJH Investments: hjhinvestments.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benkogut/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkogutThe books mentioned in the show can be purchased below:The One Thing, by Gary KellerMan’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. FranklApply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com.This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com. 

Tim Nikolaev was a successful Cutco sales rep turned prolific real estate investor. Focusing primarily on mobile home parks, Tim and his wife have managed to accumulate over 500 rentals in about 10 years, enabling them to essentially retire from the traditional workplace. Tim now teaches three classes in the MBA Program at the exclusive Acton School of Business, where he was recently named Teacher of the Year. You can’t have a conversation with Tim that isn’t thought-provoking and inspiring, and this conversation is a perfect example. Get ready to have your mind stretched, your limitations exploded, and the path to your own genius unlocked. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

On episode three of the Emergent Order podcast, John interviews Jeff Sandefer, an oil industry veteran, entrepreneur and educator. Sandefer describes the personal and professional journey that led him to establish the nonprofit Acton Academy school network. In this episode we will also unpack Sandefer's views on the education system as a whole and why The Acton Academy works, with an emphasis on how Acton embodies bottom-up systems. More from our guest: Acton School of Business Bio Amazon Author Page References from this episode: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The Case Against Education by Bryan Caplan God and Man at Yale by William F. Buckley The American Health Care Paradox by Elizabeth H. Bradley & Lauren A. Taylor The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids by Bryan Caplan

The fact is that all parents want their children to be successful, confident and happy. A lot of us agree that the traditional school system has many flaws, and sometimes even prevents our kids from expressing creativity and discovering their passions. If you agree, you will love this interview with Jeff Sandefer. He co-founded Acton Academy with his wife Laura, as the solution to the problem of schooling their children, whereas they would learn the essential skills required to find their calling and make a difference in the world. The academy was a success, and now teaches children at over 100 locations. Over the last fifteen years, he has worked with entrepreneur-teachers to build a nationally acclaimed entrepreneurship program, winning numerous teaching honors in the process. He is convinced that the world today doesn't need more clerks and factory workers, but rather entrepreneurs and people who think. If you want to know how to raise entrepreneurial children, listen to this episode! Listen on Show Notes Hi everybody, this is Warrior Family and I’m Smillion Mori. My friends, you are all here because you believe that we can create and live the life worth living, but in order to do this we have to do something about it. And my goal within his show is to bring you friends, guests, experts, to introduce you to their belief system, their strategies, their hacks, that can help you become a better person, better parent, better businessman, a better friend, and create and live the life worth living. Today I have a special guest, his name is Jeff Sandefer. Lives, he lives a dual life as an entrepreneur and a socratic guide. As an entrepreneur, he founded his first company at age 16, and went on to found or co, and co, co-found seven successful businesses at age 16. As a socratic teacher at the University of Texas, Jeff’s students five times voted him the school’s outstanding teacher, and ‘Businessweek’ named him one of the top entrepreneurship professors in America. Jeff went onto co-found the ‘Acton School of Business’, an MBA program ranked by the ‘Princeton Review’ among the best in the nation. In 2012, ‘The Economist’ honor him as one of the top 15 business school professors in the world. Jeff is a graduate of the ‘Harvard Business School’ where he served for over 20 years on the school’s governing committees. He was a long time director of the ‘Philanthropy Roundtable’ and ‘National Review’ magazine, and one of the youngest member ever elected to the ‘Texas Business Hall of Fame’. .inf_infusionsoft .inf_infusionsoft_optin_27 .inf_infusionsoft_form_content { background-color: #ffffff !important; } .inf_infusionsoft .inf_infusionsoft_optin_27 .inf_infusionsoft_form_container .inf_infusionsoft_form_header { background-color: #000000 !important; } .inf_infusionsoft .inf_infusionsoft_optin_27 .carrot_edge .inf_infusionsoft_form_content:before { border-top-color: #000000 !important; } .inf_infusionsoft .inf_infusionsoft_optin_27 .carrot_edge.inf_infusionsoft_form_right .inf_infusionsoft_form_content:before, .inf_infusionsoft .inf_infusionsoft_optin_27 .carrot_edge.inf_infusionsoft_form_left .inf_infusionsoft_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #000000 !important; } @media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.inf_infusionsoft .inf_infusionsoft_optin_27 .carrot_edge.inf_infusionsoft_form_right .inf_infusionsoft_form_content:before, .inf_infusionsoft .inf_infusionsoft_optin_27 .carrot_edge.inf_infusionsoft_form_left .inf_infusionsoft_form_content:before { border-top-color: #000000 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } }.inf_infusionsoft .inf_infusionsoft_optin_27 .inf_infusionsoft_form_content button { background-color: #000000 !important; } .inf_infusionsoft .inf_infusionsoft_optin_27 .

Learning is about asking the right questions….and it’s also about knowing there is not always one right answer. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss learning and living a life of meaning with Jamie Matthews, a Master Teacher at the Acton School of Business in Austin, Texas. In addition to having found his calling as a world-class teacher, Jamie is a successful entrepreneur, experienced investor, and purposeful philanthropist. More importantly, he is one of those rare people whose positive energy and gratitude for living is irresistibly contagious, even on his “bad” days. We touched on a variety of related topics, including: The importance of mentoring and teaching others (hint: it doesn’t only benefit the student) The difference between lessons that are felt, versus those that remain on the surface Gaining comfort with ambiguity How to live with less regrets Why being a high achiever can make it more challenging to take risks How to formulate the right questions Finding and living your purpose, as opposed to following the “planned life” of others Practical tips for living in a way that matters Staying on the path The necessity of gratitude and acceptance Learning about the world, and ourselves, can be a lot of fun…but sometimes, it’s not. Join us as we discuss how to formulate the right questions, why it’s essential to push past comfort zones in the process of lifelong learning, and how to find purpose in our own unique journeys as students of ourselves. I hope you enjoy this show as we look into the purpose in the process of lifelong learning!   Links and More Information on this Topic: Jamie’s bio. Explore Austin, the mentoring and outdoor adventure organization co-founded by Jamie that focuses on coming alongside youth from low-income communities to help them reach their full potential. Information about the revolutionary Acton School of Business in Austin, Texas. Check out the Pond Hockey Club. Whether you have a child wanting to get into the sport of ice hockey, or you’re an adult who has just always wanted to try it out, I can vouch for this place. Top coaching, great facility, welcoming staff, and an all-around healthier approach to youth sports in general. Acton Academy, a truly unique alternative to traditional K-12 education for kids and families looking to apply the independent learning principles taught at the Acton School of Business. Man’s Search for Meaning, by psychiatrist Viktor E. Frankl. This powerful and potentially life-changing read is a memoir based on Frankl’s own life in Nazi death camps, wherein he explains how our ability to cope with suffering is what matters most. Being the grandson of holocaust survivors myself, I learned early in life the importance of Frankl’s message in this book, and recommend it to others constantly. There’s also a young adult edition available. Dr. Madeline Levine’s book, The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids. Dr. Levine is a clinical psychologist who writes, in-part, about the emotional dysfunction of modern American youth contributed to by parents who prevent their children from experiencing and owning the consequences of their choices. I hope you enjoyed the show! You can sign-up at shilohcoleman.com to learn first about upcoming guests, special shows, and other inside news. Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get the podcast, share with your friends, and spread the news - thanks!!

When you hear the term “ethical,” what does it mean to you? When I ask different people, different people give me different definitions. I think everyone’s idea of “ethical company” may mean something different, like maybe how they treat animals, or the materials they use and how it impacts the planet, or maybe it’s about how they treat the people that work for them. I think that the definition of “ethical” is ever-changing and ever-evolving, and I think that’s a good thing! My guest this week is Sydney Sherman, the founder of Faire--an online marketplace that connects conscious consumers with ethical brands and artisans. I loved hearing Sydney’s story and I can’t wait for you to dive in with us. HEARTSTRINGS, TRAVEL, AND A BRIGHT IDEA Sydney had always wanted to travel (she has now been to over 40 countries!), and simultaneously had always felt her heartstrings pulled by impoverished individuals. It was during an around-the-world trip that she really felt herself come into her own and become who she is today. She was so interested in learning about other cultures and meeting people from the countries she visited. Of all the places she toured, it was India that struck her most. The level of poverty was incredibly disturbing to her. It was so pervasive and unlike any poverty she had ever seen. At the same time, she saw so many beautiful crafts. It struck her that there must be a more sustainable way to eradicate extreme poverty. She knew then that she wanted to use business as the tool to uplift these impoverished individuals and help them take back their own destinies. After tossing around a lot of ideas, Sydney settled on the idea of creating an ethical marketplace. WHAT ETHICAL MEANS TO ME: WRITE IT DOWN AND THEN SHARE IT Safe working conditions, fair wages, and environmentally sustainable: that is how Sydney defines the term “ethical.” While coming up with her business plan after crafting her definition of “ethical,” she realized the difficulty and enormity of the task at hand. She decided to write everything down, and then share it. Every individual that she spoke with helped shape her business plan, and helped increase her confidence--something that is so crucial for new entrepreneurs. THE TARGET APPROACH: NOT ABOUT PERFECTION Sydney believes that the key to becoming ethically-minded--both as a business and as a person--is not about perfection, it is about trying your best, committing, and starting small. These are the changes that count, and becoming “ethical” does not have to be a complete transformation overnight. The way to bring people into the “ethical” fold is to be compassionate, rather than judgemental. We are all on the same team as long as we are supportive and caring about one another. The definition of ethical will continue to evolve and change, and that is a good thing. She plans to help individuals achieve this by expanding their offerings on their website, allowing customers to purchase everything from toothpaste to homewares. About Sydney Sherman, Founder of Faire: Before starting Faire, Sydney built and ran a small business that linked administrative assistants with local start-ups, nonprofits and other clients in the Austin, Texas area. Before that, Sydney worked for a small advertising company, and ran Monty & Joie, a dress company she started in college. Sydney has volunteered doing environmental/wildlife conservation in Cambodia, and throughout Texas, with organizations like Refugee Services of Texas. She also mentors high school girls through ChickTech, an Austin non-profit dedicated to retaining women in the technology workforce and increasing the number of women and girls pursuing technology-based careers. Sydney earned her BS in Advertising and Business Foundations at UT-Austin, and studied Media and Global Change at the Salzburg Academy in Austria. She earned her MBA from the Acton School of Business. CONNECT WITH SYDNEY Website: https://faire.shop/ Instagram: @faire.shop Facebook: Faire Twitter: @faire_shop LinkedIn: Faire | Sydney Sherman Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week’s Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let’s continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I’d love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter “Business with Purpose“ Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Sam is passionate about being on the cutting edge of human potential. He is a “natural” biohacker, always researching and experimenting with the latest knowledge relating to natural foods, supplements, fitness, and overall wellbeing. He finds excitement in continuously learning, experimenting, and sharing his findings with others through products and information. Sam holds a BS from the University of Texas, and an MBA from the Acton School of Business–an intensive entrepreneurship program taught by highly successful entrepeneurs. He currently serves as CEO of BrianJuice, and is a cofounder and board member of two other health and wellness startups in Austin, Texas.   The BrainJuice story begins when Sam was a college student, trapped in a cycle of bad habits that left him feeling depleted and foggy. He knew he wasn’t operating at full capacity. He wanted a healthy alternative to energy drinks and focus-enhancing drugs. Then, through his MBA program in Entrepreneurship, Sam met a biochemist named Peter.   With Peter’s knowledge of neurotransmitters and brain function, Sam decided to harness the goodness of real food with the power of science. Many rounds of ingredients and combinations later, he created the BrainJuice formula. Since then, his mission has been to perfect the formula by continuously updating the ingredients with the best food-derived sources available.   Check out this great interview with this dynamic entrepreneur in the consumer packaged goods space.  This is the first of a series of interviews over the next few months with entrepreneurs in the specialty foods and CPG industries.    http://www.brainjuice.me  

Greetings, SuperFriends! Today we are joined by Garrett Weber-Gale. Garrett is an entrepreneur, a world-class athlete, and a dedicated husband and dad. Garrett started his first company at the age 12, much like myself. He also started a sports performance food company called AthleticFoodie, but, today, he serves as the CEO of the Acton School of Business. By the way, as a world-class athlete, Garrett broke 8 American records, 4 World Records, and won 2 Olympic Gold Medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He also received an ESPY award for “Best Moment” as part of the 400-freestyle relay performance at the Beijing Olympics, and in 2014 he was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. This makes Garrett the first Olympian we've ever had on the show, and, also, the first person running an entire business school that we've ever had on the show! It's a wide-ranging episode, where we talk a lot about performance and about mindset. We also talk about life transitions, including how Garrett made this tremendous transition from A to B, where he also shares his words of wisdom with us. I hope you folks really enjoy this episode! If you do, please leave a review. -Jonathan Levi

When Scott Donnell blew his ACL playing tennis, he thought it was all over. As an All-American at Willamette University, tennis was Scott’s ticket to a potential career with a sustainable cash flow. After finding the Acton School of Business and many 100-hour weeks, Scott launched a business in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis aimed at helping schools fundraise more than ever before while teaching students leadership skills. Fast-forward to today, Scott’s company – Apex Leadership Co. – has helped raise more than $50 million for 2300 schools in 26 states, ultimately, serving over 2 million students. In 2017, Apex was awarded the #1 Ranked Franchise in their category by Entrepreneur. A couple things to listen for in this episode: Why common fundraising methods for non-profits are faulty (and a better approach with more upside) Why event-based fundraising has exploded and helped Scott create a multi-million dollar business How a $1 million lawsuit (that happened a week after launching) almost put Apex under (and the 73 year old lawyer who saved the day) Scott’s advice for navigating business deals when you’re just getting started What bad traits in business relationships to look for so that you don’t lose your investment capital How Scott creates a win-win with his franchise business model that results in long-term royalties and lucrative investment opportunities Why even the most popular names might not carry the weight of a franchise investment Where to start with business and investments (whether you’re an athlete or just curious about building your wealth) The tried and true piece of wisdom that makes or breaks your long-term wealth The controversial (but best) piece of advice Scott ever received about building wealth Why you have to eat, sleep, and breath your business when you’re first getting started The million dollar question: what’s the most important piece to growing a successful business? The mindset you must have if you’re looking to bring on people in your business The core steps to creating a self-managing company The boring and unsexy book that’s been a huge part of Scott’s business success Scott’s ambitious goals in business The advice Scott would give to a smart, driven athlete, who’s transition from closing out their career to jumping into the business world Quotes “Our society takes money away from those who need it the most and puts it in the pockets of those who might not be not adding much good to society.” “In business you have to have grit and perseverance to never give up.” “The best people are always one step ahead and going the extra mile. Finding the things they can do to serve.” “The key to wealth is just spending less than you make.” “Don’t ever be afraid to have money burning a hole in your pocket for awhile.” “Bringing on people is an investment, not an expense.” “My goal by bringing someone on is that they’re going to set me free by doing something better than me.” “There’s a lot of things I can do that somebody else can easily do just as good, if not better than me.” Resources Mentioned: Apex Leadership Co. DISC Personality Assessment Tim Ferriss Acton School Of Business How I Built This Books Scott Mentioned (amazon links): Tools Of Titans No-Nonsense Management Work Rules Traction  Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

Jeff Sandefer started his first business at 16 and has run 5 successful companies since then. Now, most of his time is spent developing innovate educational curriculum for the Acton Academy and My Entrepreneurial Journey and teaching at the Acton School of Business. The Courage to Grow - By Laura Sandefer, about the journey of creating Acton Academy How Acton started, powerful story. Socratic teacher at the graduate level for 20 years. Confident that we could pull off pieces Sugata Mitra - Not in the school reform business, just trying to do our own little thing. Frankenstinian mashup of pieces. Montessori, socratic methods, game-based method. Pods of 36 students interacting with each other throughout the day. Multi-age campus. Age levels tend to disappear. Middle schoolers who may have finished calculus. Self-management and self-government. We are like game makers. We are not allowed to utter a declarative statement. There is an entropy among human beings to do nothing and waste time. Auto-didacts are fairly rare. Most people want to hang out with their friends and have fun. To stay in this fun place, you have to work hard. Competitive personally, but also Freedom and responsibility are tied together. Feedback loops: Would you recommend Acton to a friend? The harder you work and the kinder you are, the more freedom you get. 360 peer satisfaction surveys once per session - warm hearted and tough-minded. Entirely enforced by the peers. The council has the right to adopt something different. Parents retain ultimately responsible for students. Mission of the school: Each person will find a calling that will change the world. The Hero’s journey. It’s about transformation. The heroes are the ones that call against the entropy of mankind. Entire community can fall apart from time to time. Allow Lord of the Flies from time to time. Pure democracy, democratic republic or benevolent dictator. Creating challenges - Half come from the top, and half come from the bottom. They’ll be fine. I don’t want them to be fine. I want them to be better. Heroes don’t always win but they do always get up. Most difficult thing is the parents. Parents have to be on a heroes journey also. Parent badges as well as badges for students. How do you keep track of your badges? LMS to keep track of the badges. Laszlo Bock Give templates and the kids go do the work for How to be a transformative principal? Every young child deserves to find a calling to change the world. Every child is a genius. Schedule a call with Jethro Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Take Control of your email Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey    

Linda Phan was born in LA, but she grew up in Massachusetts from eight years old onwards. She graduated from UMass Amherst with dual degrees in Accounting and Psychology and worked for two years as a corporate auditor at the 6th largest accounting firm in the US. Linda moved to Austin, TX a year ago and worked as Chief of Staff at Newchip, a financial technology company. She is currently on track of getting her MBA from Acton School of Business. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Linda’s background learning processes as an auditor The most important systems and processes for small businesses How Linda came to Newchip first as an executive assistant and then moved up to Chief of Staff by implementing systems and processes and making the company more efficient The time management skills Linda needed to balance working for Newchip, going to school full time, and helping her boyfriend launch his dental startup Figuring out the steps needed for hiring a great employee and sticking to that system The system Linda developed for communicating with investors and why that communication needs to be constant The methods Linda uses for storing system documentation at Newchip using Lucidchart The five processes Linda built and put in place at Newchip before leaving to focus on her MBA and her boyfriend’s startup Why people in the operations department shouldn’t just stick to operations Ways to contact Linda: Email: lindaphan90@gmail.com A transcript of this episode is available here: http://systemexecution.com/systems-and-processes-for-small-business/

Can you imagine living a life that is so amazing you don’t believe it’s actually possible? Gary Keller says that you’re never more than five years away from where you want to be – if you intentionally surround yourself with the right people, follow proven models and systems, and implement the guidance given to you, you are no more than five years from that seemingly-impossible life. In this episode, Brindley Tucker shares a remarkable story, for the first time on a public platform, that demonstrates how you can go from an incredible low – a rock bottom that most of us will never have to face – and still turn your life around. The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We recognize the importance of occasionally stopping to acknowledge what we're experiencing in our lives... and we shared this story because we don't want you to wait until something horrible happens that forces you to acknowledge it. We suggest that you begin by asking for help. Step One: Identify where you need help. If you reflect on your life, what is the ONE area that you most need help? Step Two: Identify who you can ask. Who is somebody that will be receptive to helping you? Step Three: Open up your calendar and identify when you will reach out to them, and then take action. In this episode you will learn... [14:30] Why you're not responsible for your first thought (but you are responsible for your second). [18:10] How enlisting the right support can reveal something great that you may not see in yourself. [32:20] The ONE thing you need to do before you can surround yourself with the right people. AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY! Links & Tools From This Episode Fill out your own My Purpose workbook and discover your ONE Thing now: the1thing.com/resources/my-purpose -- Why should aspiring entrepreneurs attend the Acton School of Business? Acton offers students 10 years of business lessons in 10 months, all taught by an exclusive group of entrepreneurs who have created over $5 billion in value. You will get to experience the school of hard knocks, without putting your own business and career on the line. If you want to learn alongside business legends and develop the mindset to become a great entrepreneur, head over to ActonMBA.org/ONE. -- Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

  You've set this massive goal for yourself…maybe your business. You realized there is so much to do in order to hit that goal and your feeling a little overwhelmed. What do you do? There are many things you can do, but what's the one? Whats the one thing you are not currently doing that if you started doing immediately, would help you accomplish your goal? I had a chance to catch up with my mentor Geoff Woods, the creator of The Mentee Podcast. Geoff helped me break down the sales cycle and dynamics of where I'm struggling as a leader in my business. In today's episode we gave you three tips on how and where to focus: 1. First, lead with a powerful question every day. 2. Second, what's the true definition of leadership? 3. Third, narrowing your focus is hard but must be done. There is a big lesson in this episode guys… where do you need to focus most? -- This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Acton School of Business, which Princeton Review rated as having the most competitive students five years in a row. Jeff Sandefer created Acton to train aspiring entrepreneurs like you how to make an impact. If the status quo is not enough for you and you want to embark on a challenge to change the world and create something of your own, head over to ActonMBA.org/Mentee. The exclusive group of entrepreneurs teaching at Acton will help you develop the habits you need to navigate difficult decisions and succeed as an entrepreneur. -- For those of you who are ready to surround yourself with the right people, it's time! We are planning our next exclusive VIP Mastermind experience. This is a very exclusive, high-end mastermind, that is application only to be considered. If we mutually agree it's a fit, this event will bring you targeted mentorship, accountability partners and open the doors to being a lifetime part of something truly special. If you are interested, be sure to apply now here! Links & Tools From This Episode * http://menteepodcast.com/ Apply for The Mentee Mastermind: * www.menteepodcast.com/mastermind Join The Inner Circle *www.menteepodcast.com/innercircle If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Mentee Podcast on iTunes and leave us a review for the show. - Free Resources at http://menteepodcast.com/resources/

Have you ever looked up at the end of a workday knowing that there's still a lot that needs to get done? As a result, we can end up sacrificing what it means to live a full life because we aren't present with our family, investing time in other relationships, or even investing time in ourselves. So how do we get it all done? Cameron Herold has grown three multi-million dollar businesses, written several books (including Double Double, Meetings Suck, and co-authoring The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs), and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to leveraging things out in your world. He shares, from his own experience, what it looks like when you strike a good work-life counterbalance... and when you don't. The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What's the ONE thing from this episode that you can do to free up some more of your time so that you can strike a better work-life counterbalance? Give yourself permission to close your eyes for 15 seconds, get clear about what that ONE thing is, and set the intention to implement. If you'd like our help, you can join the Living Your ONE Thing community at the1thing.com/membership. In this episode you will learn... [4:35] Simple strategies for reconnecting with yourself. [10:15] Why you need to focus more on progress and less on perfection. [12:00] How you can apply leverage to create more momentum. [16:25] Why results > perfection (and how to pursue results that create more momentum). [26:10] How you can communicate a Vivid Vision that aligns everyone to the same goal. AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more about Cameron Herold Learn more about the COO Alliance Read Cameron’s books:   Double Double: How to Double Your Revenue and Profit in 3 Years or Less Meetings Suck: Turning One of The Most Loathed Elements of Business into One of the Most Valuable The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs: Elevate Your SELF to Elevate Your BUSINESS   -- Why should aspiring entrepreneurs attend the Acton School of Business? Acton offers students 10 years of business lessons in 10 months, all taught by an exclusive group of entrepreneurs who have created over $5 billion in value. You will get to experience the school of hard knocks, without putting your own business and career on the line. If you want to learn alongside business legends and develop the mindset to become a great entrepreneur, head over to ActonMBA.org/ONE. -- Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

You want to learn more about yourself, but are you willing to struggle? There is a point for you to learn more about yourself. It's taking the first step to getting into Flow. But what is that first step… and are you willing to take it? Today's episode is the concluding part of last weeks call, where we get personal with the real life struggles of three listeners of The Mentee Podcast, a group of guys that met because of Geoff Woods and the show he created. If these individuals never decided to upgrade their top five this episode would never have happened. In today's episode we're gave you three tips on how to struggle less in your life: 1. First, what's the difference between your life and your life situation? 2. Second, what are you doing to condition yourself to keep momentum going in your life? 3. Third, what's the first step to getting into FLOW? There is a big question in this episode guys… Are you willing to struggle? -- This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Acton School of Business, which Princeton Review rated as having the most competitive students five years in a row. Jeff Sandefer created Acton to train aspiring entrepreneurs like you how to make an impact. If the status quo is not enough for you and you want to embark on a challenge to change the world and create something of your own, head over to ActonMBA.org/Mentee. The exclusive group of entrepreneurs teaching at Acton will help you develop the habits you need to navigate difficult decisions and succeed as an entrepreneur. -- For those of you who are ready to surround yourself with the right people, it's time! We are planning our next exclusive Mentee Mastermind experience, version 2.0. This event is limited to 15 people…and there is an interview process you must go through to be a part if it. This event will bring you targeted mentorship, accountability partners and open the doors to being a lifetime part of something truly special. If you are interested, be sure to apply now: menteepodcast.com/mastermind Links & Tools From This Episode * http://sustainablegrowthstrategies.com/ * http://michaelsealyignites.com/ Apply for The Mentee Mastermind: * menteepodcast.com/mastermind * https://www.facebook.com/thementee/?ref=br_rs If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Mentee Podcast on iTunes and leave us a review for the show. - Free Resources at http://menteepodcast.com/resources/

The ONE Thing is about what you work on – Deep Work is about how you work. We know that many of you are huge fans of Cal Newport and his book, Deep Work. That's why we sat down with him to discuss how you can strengthen your focus muscle, so your productivity goes through the roof. We recorded this conversation as part of our monthly ONE Thing webinar series. Every month, we feature an incredible author so that you can learn directly from them and ask questions. If you want to sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What is ONE thing you learned from this episode – that you can reasonably do – that will have a massive impact on how you invest your time? We love that you're consuming the content, but we know that your greatest results will come when you back it with action.   In this episode you will learn... [7:10] How you can begin to leverage Deep Work in your life. [12:25] How the story you tell yourself can perpetuate inaction. [21:45] ONE simple tactic that will help you stay focused on your most important work. [30:00] How you can leverage the domino effect and start developing your focus muscle. [43:25] How you can start practicing productive meditation.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Want to take back 24-34 hours every month? Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community: the1thing.com/membership   -- Get your FREE audiobook copy of Deep Work! If you enjoy listening to podcasts, you probably also enjoy listening to audiobooks, and that’s why Audible is sponsoring this episode. If you go to audible.com/onething, you can create a free account and get a free credit for your first book, which could be Deep Work.   Why should all aspiring entrepreneurs attend the Acton School of Business? Acton offers students 10 years of business lessons in 10 months, all taught by an exclusive group of entrepreneurs who have created over $5 billion in value. You will get to experience the school of hard knocks, without putting your own business and career on the line. If you want to learn alongside business legends and develop the mindset to become a great entrepreneur, head over to ActonMBA.org/ONE.   -- Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

You are a learner, a giver, a go getter. You consume content and subscribe to everything. But are you moving the ball forward? Are you taking action or are you just in motion? You cannot steer a parked car and consuming content and taking action are two different things. Today's episode gets personal with the real life struggles of three listeners of The Mentee Podcast, a group of guys that met because of Geoff Woods and the show he created. If these individuals never decided to upgrade their top five this episode would never of happened. In today's episode we're gave you three tips on how to struggle less in your life: 1. First, What is the biggest distraction to understanding yourself at a deeper level? 2. Second, What two letter word is holding you back from success? 3. Third, Is having a plan B holding keeping you uncommitted? There is a big lesson in this episode guys… you must say NO, so that you can say Yes. -- This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Acton School of Business, which Princeton Review rated as having the most competitive students five years in a row. Jeff Sandefer created Acton to train aspiring entrepreneurs like you how to make an impact. If the status quo is not enough for you and you want to embark on a challenge to change the world and create something of your own, head over to ActonMBA.org/Mentee. The exclusive group of entrepreneurs teaching at Acton will help you develop the habits you need to navigate difficult decisions and succeed as an entrepreneur. -- For those of you who are ready to surround yourself with the right people, it's time! We are planning our next exclusive Mentee Mastermind experience, version 2.0. This event is limited to 15 people…and there is an interview process you must go through to be a part if it. This event will bring you targeted mentorship, accountability partners and open the doors to being a lifetime part of something truly special. If you are interested, be sure to apply now: menteepodcast.com/mastermind Links & Tools From This Episode * http://sustainablegrowthstrategies.com/ * http://michaelsealyignites.com/ Apply for The Mentee Mastermind: * menteepodcast.com/mastermind * https://www.facebook.com/thementee/?ref=br_rs If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Mentee Podcast on iTunes and leave us a review for the show. - Free Resources at http://menteepodcast.com/resources/

Are you leveraging the power of your 411 to be more productive? Today we're sharing a keynote that covers some of the biggest lessons we have learned from working with people like you, and the questions you should be asking if you want to boost your productivity. We also sit down with Gene McNaughton, who was coached by Tony Robbins in how to speak like a professional. He's worked with (and shared the stage with) titans of the personal development industry, and he has a lot to teach us about influencing and persuading people.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What's the ONE thing from this episode that you're not currently doing that will create a massive impact in how you invest your time? Identify the first step you need to take and start taking action today.   In this episode you will learn... [5:30] Four questions you should be asking about your 411. [10:20] Why you shouldn't be treating everything equally. [18:30] How to influence and persuade people with your speech.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Want to take back 24-34 hours every month? Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community: the1thing.com/membership Do you want the highest form of accountability, a coach? Email us at mastery@the1thing.com with “coach” in the subject line   -- Why should all aspiring entrepreneurs attend the Acton School of Business? Acton offers students 10 years of business lessons in 10 months, all taught by an exclusive group of entrepreneurs who have created over $5 billion in value. If you want to learn alongside business legends and develop the mindset to become a great entrepreneur, head over to ActonMBA.org/ONE.   -- Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

Do you struggle to form relationships with people who have achieved more than you perceive to be possible? We know that finding the right mentors can feel impossible at times, but we also know how valuable and powerful those relationships can be. There are few people better suited to help you form mentor relationships than Dr. Shannon Irvine, a business mentor who helps others master their thoughts, habits, emotions, and schedules to live a life and business that honors God and their priorities. She was kind enough to feature Geoff Woods on her podcast, Epic Success, and we want to share that valuable conversation with you, too.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Ask yourself this question: What is the ONE thing I’m not currently doing that – if I started doing it immediately – would make a massive impact on my life? We love and honor the fact that you invest your time by listening to this podcast, and we know the greatest results will come to you when you implement the content.   In this episode you will learn... [3:35] Why you sometimes need to experience pain before you are compelled to make a change. [9:30] Why showing up as a mentee offers your mentor tremendous value. [36:20] The ONE success habit that Gary Keller talks about most.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more about Dr. Shannon Irvine: DrShannonIrvine.com | Twitter | Facebook Listen to the Epic Success podcast If you are interested in a coach, email us at mastery@the1thing.com   -- Do you ever wonder what it takes to develop the mindset of a master entrepreneur? Jeff Sandefer created the Acton School of Business to train aspiring entrepreneurs like you. If you want to learn alongside business legends and develop the mindset to become a great entrepreneur, head over to ActonMBA.org/ONE. The exclusive group of entrepreneurs teaching at Acton will help you develop the habits you need to navigate difficult decisions and succeed as an entrepreneur.   -- Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

A business isn't just something that makes money, helps customers, or delivers value – it's a vehicle for you to live a BIG life and finance your life's purpose. However, if you want to build that vehicle, you need to start by building a sustainable company. Babak Azad is the former Senior Vice President of Media and Acquisition at Beach Body, creators of P90X, Insanity, and Shakeology. He led the team that grew the company from $100M to $1B in revenue, and he did it while building trust with their customers. He shares how you can develop a mindset that will help you strike a balance between delivering short-term revenue and building a brand that people trust.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you want to build a sustainable business, you need to make the word brand part of your daily lexicon and treat your customers the way they want to be treated. You can start by considering the following questions: What is the experience your customers want and prefer? How can you create a great experience for them? Living The ONE Thing is a lifelong journey, and the goal is not to be perfect. You're a human, and you're likely going to fail... but will you get back on the horse, move forward, and try to do better the next day?   In this episode you will learn... [8:10] The two key components of a brand. [11:05] ONE question we wish we had asked ourselves earlier. [16:20] How you can strike the right tension between short-term revenue and long-term trust.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Read Babak’s blog: BabakAzad.com Learn more about Round Two Partners: RoundTwoPartners.com   -- Do you ever wonder what it takes to develop the mindset of a master entrepreneur? Jeff Sandefer created the Acton School of Business to train aspiring entrepreneurs like you. If you want to learn alongside business legends and develop the mindset to become a great entrepreneur, head over to ActonMBA.org/ONE. The exclusive group of entrepreneurs teaching at Acton will help you develop the habits you need to navigate difficult decisions and succeed as an entrepreneur.   -- Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

Tanya and I connected after a friend reached out to us and said hey… she would be an amazing guest on the show… and she did not disappoint. It was amazing to hear her journey going from Discovery to Nickelodeon to launching ESPN 3 and then founding her own company… Goalsetter.co. Life is a journey folks and along all our journeys…we all have mentors, coaches, and people who help us along the way. For Tanya it was about surrounding herself with mentors from all walks of life and making this an intentional focus every day. In today's episode she gave us the following three about mentorship and leadership: 1. How to ask a high level achiever for help. 2. The two most important lessons she learned about leadership. 3. What are the the two dimensions you must evaluate every new hire on. There is a big lesson in this episode guys… Leadership comes in all places and at all levels. Today were diving deep… Tanya Van Court! If you thought this episode was great… please leave us a review. It would mean the world to us here at the Mentee. We want to keep adding value to you and the only way we know how to continue that is by hearing from you. With that, we will see you all… next week! -- This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Acton School of Business, which Princeton Review rated as having the most competitive students five years in a row. Jeff Sandefer created Acton to train aspiring entrepreneurs like you how to make an impact. If the status quo is not enough for you and you want to embark on a challenge to change the world and create something of your own, head over to ActonMBA.org/Mentee. The exclusive group of entrepreneurs teaching at Acton will help you develop the habits you need to navigate difficult decisions and succeed as an entrepreneur. -- For those of you who are ready to surround yourself with the right people, it's time! We are planning our next exclusive Mentee Mastermind experience, version 2.0. This event is exclusive…and there is an interview process you must go through to be a part if it. This event will bring you targeted mentorship, accountability partners and open the doors to being a lifetime part of something truly special. If you are interested, be sure to apply now: menteepodcast.com/mastermind Links & Tools From This Episode * http://www.goalsetter.co (www.goalsetter.co) Apply for The Mentee Mastermind: * menteepodcast.com/mastermind * https://www.facebook.com/thementee/?ref=br_rs If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Mentee Podcast on iTunes and leave us a review for the show. - Free Resources at http://menteepodcast.com/resources/

What is the Give element at the heart of your business that will win over the heart of the world? Gary Keller and Jay Papasan don't just build successful businesses – they've learned how to leverage strategic giving and turn their businesses into vehicles for change that leave a lasting mark on the world. Jay returns to the show so he can teach you how to become a Strategic Giver using a five-stage model that, ultimately, will allow you to give away $1M.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: How can you bring purpose into what you do every single day? What is the Give element at the heart of your business? Finding your purpose is a journey all of us have to take, and we're still on the journey ourselves. We don't have clarity about the Give element at the heart of our business yet, and that's okay – because we are committed to discovering that purpose and weaving that Give element into our business model. We hope that you'll join us on this journey to bringing more purpose into your business and leaving the legacy that you deserve. What can you do, today, to start leaving your legacy?   In this episode you will learn... [9:00] Why simply offering gratitude for giving creates an atmosphere of more giving. [7:35] How you can give something more valuable than money – your time. [15:30] Why you should give what money you can spare (because even small amounts can make a huge difference). [21:10] How you can give your leadership. [24:00] How to build your business around a mission, and Strategic Giving.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It's Not About the Money...It's About Being the Best You Can Be! by Gary W. Keller, Dave Jenks, and Jay Papasan Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant   -- Do you ever wonder what it takes to develop the mindset of a master entrepreneur? This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Acton School of Business, which Princeton Review rated as having the most competitive students five years in a row. Jeff Sandefer created Acton to train aspiring entrepreneurs like you how to make an impact. If the status quo is not enough for you and you want to embark on a challenge to change the world and create something of your own, head over to ActonMBA.org/ONE. The exclusive group of entrepreneurs teaching at Acton will help you develop the habits you need to navigate difficult decisions and succeed as an entrepreneur.   -- Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

Many successful business owners are trying to live The ONE Thing in their lives... but how can you bring those lessons into your business? Raman Sehgal, Founder of ramarketing, has experienced transformational success because he successfully implemented The ONE Thing into the culture of his business. He shares what he and his team have done, and how you can bring these lessons into your professional life as well.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Raman didn't try to do it all – he started by implementing ONE thing, which led to the next thing and then the next thing. When you do one thing, the right thing, it will topple over many things. How can you get started today?   In this episode you will learn... [3:15] What it looks like when you start living The ONE Thing. [5:15] Why having a single focus in your business is a huge advantage. [10:30] How you can leverage time blocking in your business. [17:45] Why you have to start implementing The ONE Thing, slowly, over time. [22:50] ONE simple tool that will help you and your employees focus on your 20% work.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Raman: LinkedIn | Twitter Learn more about ramarketing   -- Do you ever wonder what it takes to develop the mindset of a master entrepreneur? Jeff Sandefer created the Acton School of Business to train aspiring entrepreneurs like you. If you want to learn alongside business legends and develop the mindset to become a great entrepreneur, head over to ActonMBA.org/ONE. The exclusive group of entrepreneurs teaching at Acton will help you develop the habits you need to navigate difficult decisions and succeed as an entrepreneur.   -- Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

On today’s Grab Life Big Podcast, hear River City Capital Partners President and Co-Founder Cory Older discuss on how he went from zero investing and development experience to what he does now and much more. Join us now for another awesome Grab Life Big Podcast! In this episode, you will learn: Cory's brief bio How Cory started in the real estate business. How Cory went from zero development experience to what he does now. Cory explains what Explore Austin group is all about Cory's giving back ratio Cory shares his 10 year goals. What brings Cory joy? Cory’s 5 greatest hits. Cory’s top 5 bucket list items. Plus so much more! Cory Older Cory Older, CPA, has worked in finance and real estate for over 10 years and holds an active real estate license in Texas. Cory began investing in rental and development properties in 2005 and then in 2007 accepted the position as controller at Keller Williams Realty International (KW), now the world’s largest residential real estate company. Cory later moved out of finance, and served as Director of KW’s Commercial Real Estate division, and then later led the Global Property Specialist division and the Young Professionals Division. Cory leads property acquisition, sales, and investor relations. Cory is also a mentor for the 2019 boys. He has lived in Austin for 10 years and he and his wife Danielle have a three year old son named Hudson. He splits his professional life running a membership division at Keller Williams Realty International and serving as president and co-founder of River City Homes, a residential real estate company focused on urban development in Austin. Cory obtained his bachelors and masters’ degree in accounting from the University of Arizona, and later obtained his MBA from the Acton School of Entrepreneurship.

Les McGehee is an author, speaker, and coach who has presented thousands of events across the U.S. and internationally. He is the author of the book Plays Well With Others, and the co-creator of much of the original ONE Thing training materials. Gary Keller and Jay Papasan's revolutionary book, The ONE Thing, had a profound affect on Les' life, giving Les the most powerful tools yet for teaching leaders the power of focus, choice, habit, and accountability. He became the first certified ONE Thing trainer and is now the ONE Thing Certification Director leading a team of 34 international trainers. Les and the Keller team were named the #1 training organization in the world among all industries by Training Magazine (2015). They held the #2 position in that rating the previous year.  The ONE Thing is a phenomenally successful Business book, having been #1 on the Best Seller lists of Amazon, Wall St Journal, NY Times, 200 other best seller lists, and remains the highest rated business book on Amazon. It is currently printed in 24 languages and is only in its third year.  Les has trained very many corporations such as At&T, Pepsico, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers, he’s also helped agencies like U.S.D.A. and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Les delivered many presentations to top business schools like Acton School of Business, NYU Stern School, The University of Texas McComb’s School, and presented 6 years in a row at The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management.  Les owns businesses and has a career in entertainment where he won the National Championship of Improvisation, created a television series, did two tours for the troops overseas, and won national acclaim as a journalist. He lives with his family in Austin, Texas.

Jeff Sandefer runs an energy investment firm, Sandefer Capital Partners, that holds over a billion dollars in assets. For the last sixteen years, Mr. Sandefer has also taught entrepreneurship at the graduate level. Four years ago Mr. Sandefer and a band of successful entrepreneurs left a nationally recognized program they had built at the University of Texas to start the Acton School of Business. For two consecutive years, Acton was rated among the top MBA programs in the country by the Princeton Review, which called its students the "most competitive" MBAs in America and rated the faculty in the top three in the nation. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 22735]

Jeff Sandefer runs an energy investment firm, Sandefer Capital Partners, that holds over a billion dollars in assets. For the last sixteen years, Mr. Sandefer has also taught entrepreneurship at the graduate level. Four years ago Mr. Sandefer and a band of successful entrepreneurs left a nationally recognized program they had built at the University of Texas to start the Acton School of Business. For two consecutive years, Acton was rated among the top MBA programs in the country by the Princeton Review, which called its students the "most competitive" MBAs in America and rated the faculty in the top three in the nation. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 22735]