Podcast appearances and mentions of andrew lassise

Bridging the Gap Conference 2024 is July 22–24, 2024, is Rosemont, Illinois, and on Episode 160 of The Unique CPA, Randy interviews Andrew Lassise, founder of Tech4Accountants, now a part of Rightworks, a platinum sponsor of the conference. Andrew and Rightworks specialize in cybersecurity and compliance in accounting. With their expertise, they help firms establish WISPs, Written Information Security Plans, aid them in navigating the FTC Safeguards Rule, educate on cybersecurity best practices, and more. WISPs are not optional for almost anyone with a PTIN, so tune in to learn what you need to do to safeguard yourself, and your clients. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

Episode 211 FACULTY: Andrew Lassise CLASS: #TechTime In this podcast episode, Scotty interviews Andrew Lassise, the founder of Tech 4 Accountants, now integrated with Rightworks. Andrew shares his journey through the tech industry, focusing on IT solutions for accountants and the integration of AI in business operations. Andrew discusses his personal transformation from battling addiction to building a successful tech company that was recently acquired by Rightworks. He delves into the significance of cybersecurity for accounting firms, the evolution of AI, especially ChatGPT, and its applications in enhancing business efficiency. Andrew emphasizes the importance of embracing AI to stay ahead in the tech landscape.  Shout Outs: Rightworks, ProSeries, Drake, TechGuru, UltraTax, Zapier, ChatGPT, Excel, TurboTax, QuickBooks Online, LiveFlow, Practice Protect, Randy Johnston, Mike Rosedale, Randy Crabtree, Scaling New Heights, Bridging the Gap, Blake Oliver Chapters: 0:00 Teaser 01:41 Introduction 02:44 Getting into Tech 07:30 Focusing on Accountants 13:20 WISP 16:59 Being Acquired by Rightworks 18:50 The Podcast for Marketing 23:46 Using AI for Answering the same Questions 28:55 Ways to Use AI 35:47 Replacing Yourself with AI On Purpose 47:24 AI and Parodies 53:18 Conclusion Connect With Us On Linkedin! Andrew Lassise https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lassise/ Rightworks https://www.linkedin.com/company/rightworks/ https://www.rightworks.com/ Scotty OKR Scarano https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/ Accounting High https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/ https://www.accountinghigh.com/ Tags: AI Tech, Accountancy AI, Andrew Lassise, AI Jobs, Tech Accountants, Cybersecurity, AI Integration, AI Marketing, Automation, WISP, ChatGPT, Human Workforce, AI Cybersecurity, Tech Startups, Customer Support, Enhanced Productivity, SMEs AI, Knowledge Management, AI Tools, Tech Companies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accountinghigh/message

Welcome to another episode of the 'Tech Talk 4 Accountants Show,' where we explore the intersection of accounting and cutting-edge technology. Today's episode, 'Andy Root,' is brimming with insights for accountants aiming to enhance their firms through tech solutions and meaningful relationships. Our host, Andrew Lassise, and an array of speakers engage in critical discussions about the value of proactivity in business and the power of community. They share experiences from the energizing atmosphere of a successful event at the Ritz Carlton in Sarasota, Florida, to the practical trials of managing multiple applications within a firm. Listeners will also find practical advice on technology vetting, getting post-conference support, and leveraging tech for client value. The episode is proudly sponsored by 'Tech for Accountants IT Firm,' offering a complimentary IT audit for our listeners. Don't miss the valuable conversations on accountability, taking action, and the transformative role of technology. Tune in for a blend of personal stories, professional development, and a reminder to engage with the Rightworks Academy. Stay connected, like, share, and don't forget to grab your complimentary IT audit on our website. Thank you for listening to the 'Tech Talk 4 Accountants Show'! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rush-tech-support/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rush-tech-support/support

Phishing emails are common nowadays. How aware are you of these threats? Do you know the magnitude of what these hackers can do? This episode of the podcast Strategy in the Virtual Controller dives into the story of Andrew Lassise, IT for tax professionals & bookkeepers at Rush Tech / Tech 4 Accountants.Andrew provides insight into common cyber threats such as phishing attempts and ransomware. He also shares a story about a man whose life savings were taken away right in front of him due to his lack of security measures. Through this conversation, we learn the importance of being aware of what is being clicked on and enabling two-factor authentication on all accounts. We also gained advice on developing workflow systems for verifying invoices with vendors over the phone; implementing strong cybersecurity protocols, training, and audit trails; and being cautious when dealing with online files that may contain malicious software. Finally, we discuss the importance of verifying wiring instructions and other details before sending payments to suppliers, as well as developing a cybersecurity awareness policy for employees to review annually.[00:00 - 16:07] How Cybersecurity Threats Evolve Today• Andrew's background story of how he ended up working in the accountant vertical • Bad actors scrape information from social media to send phishing emails• Phishing emails often ask for help with filing taxes or offer a zip file with returns• If opened, malware is installed, which encrypts data and demands payment for its return [16:08 - 25:06] Protect Yourself from Malware and Ransomware• Cybersecurity threats have evolved over the last few years, becoming more targeted and calculated • Examples of cyberattacks include bypassing two-factor authentication and wiring out life savings• For those with a company portal, questions should be asked regarding their security measures• A layered approach should be taken for protection against malware and ransomware[25:07 - 47:57] Cybersecurity Training: The Key to Avoiding Fraudulent Wire Instructions• Always call to confirm the wire instructions• Look out for changes in the volume of purchases, payment details, and sudden increases in payments • Be aware of apps that require personal information and be cautious when engaging with things on social media• Hackers don't always manually try to gain access but can use information from breaches or social media posts[47:58 - 50:03] Closing Segment• Connet with Andrew and book a complimentary IT audit for your accounting firm• Andrew's closing advice: develop cybersecurity awareness policies and trainingTweetable Quotes“The front line of defense on everything is your people. So in that specific example of somebody that's working in AP, I think it's going to come down to something workflow related to have some sort of check-in balance because there isn't a communication in that exact scenario.” - Andrew Lassise“Getting that awareness, I think, is really the best first step. And it's also doesn't cost anything.” – Andrew Lassise-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you for listening. Please like and share this episode with a friend!Websites: https://moneypennyllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiengreathead/Twitter:

In this episode, Rory has a thought-provoking conversation with Andrew Lassise, the founder of Tech 4 Accountants. They provide a Bridging the Gap Conference round-up and dive into Intuit's Tax AI Assitant release. Andrew sheds light on the emergence of artificial intelligence and the impacts it could have on the accounting profession. Listen to Andrew do an AI Nasdaq rap and the different ways he is using ChatGPT as a sounding board for work. Rory and Andrew discuss how the role of accountants is continually evolving due to rapid technological advancements, resulting in enhanced efficiency and a shift towards high-value activities like strategic planning and nurturing client relationships. Andrew emphasizes the critical domain of cybersecurity and its growing significance in safeguarding sensitive financial data. If you're curious about the future of accounting and the innovative tools reshaping the profession, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss with Accounting Tech leader Andrew Lassise!

Joining Eric to discuss their upcoming webinar is Andrew Lassise (from the Tech4Accountants Podcast) to discuss PCI Compliance, what every tax professional needs to watch for and what the potential risks are for ignoring this.     Want to check out the free webinar on August 23rd? register for free here: https://taxrepllc.com/20230823-pci/ Want Andrews quick PCI Compliance Guide? Download it here: https://tech4accountants.net/pci-trn/?utm_source=trn&utm_medium=webinar&utm_campaign=pci&utm_id=pci

Joining Eric to discuss their upcoming webinar is Andrew Lassise (from the Tech4Accountants Podcast) to discuss PCI Compliance, what every tax professional needs to watch for and what the potential risks are for ignoring this.

  Tonya sheds light on this increasingly important topic of Cyber Security and the new FTC regulations. Please help her welcome Andrew Lassise from Tech 4 Accountants and Michelle Mitchell from Mitchell Consulting.  

Andrew Lassise, founder of TECH 4 Accountants, talks about his journey to sobriety, developing business relationships on the golf course, how his sobriety affected his business relationships, and much more!

Andrew Lassise is the self-proclaimed "cheif dorkestrator" at Tech4Accountants, an IT company specializing in small accounting firms. He has become a thought leader in the data security space and is an expert on IRS publications in regards to cyber security. He and his team have helped thousands of accounting firms improve their security and adhere to technical standards from the IRS and AICPA. Download a free security plan template

Andrew Lassise is the self-proclaimed "cheif dorkestrator" at Tech4Accountants, an IT company specializing in small accounting firms. He has become a thought leader in the data security space and is an expert on IRS publications in regards to cyber security. He and his team have helped thousands of accounting firms improve their security and adhere to technical standards from the IRS and AICPA. Download a free security plan template

There are a lot of reasons people trust tax pros and accountants to manage their tax situations, but probably the biggest one is they need someone they trust who can confidently tackle the complicated details of tax compliance and dealing with the IRS. But who's looking out for tax pros and accountants when the IRS makes sudden requirement changes? See, in 2019, the IRS added a question 11 to the W-12 PTIN application and renewal form, which read: “As a paid tax return preparer, I am aware of my legal obligation to have a data security plan and to provide data and system security protections for all taxpayer information. Check the box to confirm you are aware of this responsibility.” An innocuous question? Maybe not.  After investing hours upon hours of research into creating a data security plan for a client, Andrew Lassise, founder and CEO of Tech4Accountants, discovered that this tiny little question had much larger implications. That's when he knew he and his team could help. Lassise's company is one of the leaders in the industry for establishing ACTUALLY IRS-compliant practices and building rock-solid fortresses of optimization and speed in their tech. As Andrew says, they take the "SH" out of IT for accountants and tax professionals. Listen in as TPM's Nate Hagerty and Andrew Lassise discuss data security plans, server backups, and the vulnerability of small firms in the hacking world.  And get access to that detailed data security plan template mentioned in the podcast here: Tech4accountants.net/taxpromarketer-wisp

Previously recorded in The Audit Room on Clubhouse co-hosted with Tracie Marquardt and Trent Russell. Special thanks to Andrew Lassise for being our guest and be sure to check out https://rushtech.online/ for more from Andrew. Join Tracie and Trent live every Tuesday to listen in or ask your questions. 6 pm Berlin 12 pm New York 11 am Chicago

Our host Tonya Schulte welcomes Andrew Lassise, Founder of Rush Tech and Monique Swansen, Founder and CEO of Automated Accounting Services and Accounting for Green. A great conversation about the benefits of hiring an IT firm to help keep your company on the cutting edge of Internet safety, not only for your own company, but also for all your clients. Our Guests : https://rushtech.online/ https://automatedaccountingsvc.com/  

Are you a CPA, accountant or bookkeeper who works with other’s data? Then you know how extremely important it is to ensure you are secure and following the proper protocols. While many CPAs have some form of IT or Cyber-Security support, many fall short when it comes to meeting industry standards and regulation. Don’t leave it to chance, get an audit and ensure you are properly secured. In this session, Rush Tech CEO Andrew Lassisediscusses commonly overlooked security situations that could cost you a lot of time and money. Tune in for how to secure your CPA firm without being a techie. As the owner of Rush Tech Support, Andrew promises the deliverance of in-depth IT expertise; responsive, friendly technicians; affordability; and dedication to demystifying IT for each and every client. Rush Tech’s clients are the foundation of our business, which is why they do it right the first time. Contact Andrew Rush and the Rush Tech team to discuss your IT challenges, frustrations, and how Rush Tech can be of service to you. Learn more about Andrew Lassise at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lassise/ Learn more about Rush Tech at https://www.rushtechsupport.com/ Seeking more ways to Amplify Your Business? Register for our free Profit Growth Accelerator training at https://GrowthAmplifiers.com/Amplify.

The right kind of technological support can help an accountant dramatically increase their firm revenue and profitability. Andrew Lassise specializes in providing this kind of support to accountants through his firm, Rush Tech. Joining Michelle Weinstein on the show, he tells us the story of a certain “Joe Sticky,” the stereotypical intransigent accountant who does things “old school.” Andrew demonstrates why this mode of operation never works anymore in this fast-paced, technological world. Doing your business on sticky notes is a recipe for frustration on the part of your clients. Nobody wants to refer an accountant who doesn't remember to send the email he said he was going to send. Listen in and learn how you can take advantage of various technologies to increase your efficiency and set you up for an abundant practice.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join the Abundant Accountant Community today: theabundantaccountant.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube

Andrew Lassise is a business coach and the founder of Rush Tech Online, an I.T company that provides tech support services for accounting firms. Andrew took an unusual path to entrepreneurship and now runs an I.T company that provides services to the accounting industry. He's been featured in several publications and podcasts.    Andrew received a bachelor's in financial planning and services from the Perdue School of Business, has worked as a VITA volunteer and financial coach. Most recently, the American Institute of CPAs certified his knowledge in its Cybersecurity Risk Management Program. Today, he combines his financial know-how with his skills and leadership in tech support to help accountants around the United States with their IT issues.   Resources Website - www.rushtech.online   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lassise/   Thanks for tuning in to the show. If you love the show and this episode please like, review, share and help spread the word. Feel free to contact me by using the following links Email: info@odogwu.com Twitter:@chodogwu Instagram: @chodogwu Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/odogwu

On this episode of the Tech Talk for Accountants Show, Andrew Lassise chats with Chase Vowell, Chief Accountant at Flux Accounting. They discuss technology in accounting. Flux Accounting: https://fluxaccounting.com/ More about Andrew: https://bit.ly/36kbZ5n Contact us to get remote tech control for your accounting firm: https://bit.ly/33CfJND Or call us at (888) 965-0171 to get help now. More podcast episodes: https://lnkd.in/dEqqnVz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rush-tech-support/message

Andrew Lassise is joined by LuSundra Everett and they are discussing what accountants need to think about as clients may ask about President Trump's $750 a year federal tax bill. Connect with LuSundra: https://homebiztaxlady.com/ More about Andrew: https://bit.ly/36kbZ5n Contact us here to get remote tech control for your accounting firm: Or call us at (888) 965-0171 to get help now. More podcast episodes: https://lnkd.in/dEqqnVz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rush-tech-support/message

Andrew Lassise is joined by H. Randy Hughes III, of Counting Pennies, on this episode of the Tech Talk for Accountants Show and they talk about jargon free communication, technology, and much more. Connect with Randy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-randy-hughes-iii/ More about Andrew: https://rushtech.online/about-andrew-lassise/ Need remote tech support? Drop us a note: https://rushtech.online/contact/ Or call: (888) 965-0171 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rush-tech-support/message

Andrew Lassise is joined by Michelle Weinstein, a sales strategist, on this episode of the podcast. They discuss what goes into finding clients that are a good fit for accountants. Think about your client roster and think about the person you love talking to. The client you love working with. "You love when you pull their file and work on their business," Michelle said. "You love that they tell you how much they appreciate you and your knowledge." Make a list of 20 attributes of that clients. That's your perfect client that you want to go after. Michelle offers more tips on the topic of finding clients - good ones - on this episode! Check out Michelle's podcast The Abundant Accountant here: https://theabundantaccountant.com/abundant-accountant-podcast/ Check out more episodes of our podcast here: http://rushtech.online/podcast Need remote tech support for your accounting firm? Contact us here: http://rushtech.online/contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rush-tech-support/message

Author and Accounting Apps Expert Heather Smith joins Andrew Lassise on this episode of the Tech Talk for Accountants Show to talk about accounting and accounting apps. As always you can listen below, watch on YouTube and read the related article from the conversation on our website at http://rushtech.online/blog Need help with your tech support or managed services, drop us a note at support@rushtechsupport.com or at http://rushtech.online/contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rush-tech-support/message

Larry Furr, Chief Product Officer at https://www.getcanopy.com/, joins Andrew Lassise to talk about accounting practice management software and specifically Canopy. Let us help your accounting firm focus on accounting while we focus on your IT. Call (888) 965-0171 to get started now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rush-tech-support/message

Andrew Lassise of Rush Tech Support explains common phishing techniques and how you and your accounting firm's employees can make sure not to fall victim. Need help with your tech support? Call us at (888) 965-0171 or contact us here: https://rushtech.online/contact/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rush-tech-support/message

Andrew Lassise is joined by Della Hudson, a UK-based cloud accountancy expert, on this episode. They discuss why accounting firms should be in the cloud, what that means and how to get started. Of course, they discuss how to practice good technology security as well. For more on Andrew: https://rushtech.online/about-andrew-lassise/ Connect with Della: https://hudsonbusiness.co.uk/ Previous episodes: https://rushtech.online/podcast To hire Rush Tech for your managed services: https://rushtech.online/contact/ Read Andrew's article on moving to the cloud on Accounting Today: https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/the-pros-and-cons-of-moving-your-firm-to-the-cloud --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rush-tech-support/message

Andrew Lassise is joined by Author Rhondalynn Korolak to discuss pricing value strategies for accountants and more. You can buy Rhondalynn's book on the topic here: https://rushtech.online/podcast/books/ Connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imagineering/ Her website: https://imagineeringnow.com/ Her book can also be found here: https://pricingvalue.co/ For previous episodes of our podcast: https://rushtech.online/podcast/ Need help with tech support for your accounting firm, contact us here: https://rushtech.online/contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rush-tech-support/message

Andrew Lassise is the host of the Self Made & Sober Podcast.Each episode features guests, people Andrew looks up to in sobriety, in business and life. They discuss the ups and downs of their lives, how they achieved sobriety and success in all its many forms.After one year of sobriety, Andrew built Rush Tech Support in his living room in 2014 into a multi-million dollar small business IT company.You can learn more about Andrew's work at Lassisecoaching.com.Website and NewsletterAt 1000 Days Sober, we combine a world-class coaching program with the best support network in the business to help you hit the golden milestone of 1000 days free of alcohol. We call this experience ‘Strive,’ and we run four of them per year in Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct. If you want to join, then you need to sign-up to our weekly newsletter.https://bit.ly/2vVODmvCheck out our website to learn more about 1000 Days Sober and Strive; as well as meet the founder, Lee Davy, and his extraordinary coaching team.https://bit.ly/39acr49Social MediaWe don’t spread ourselves too thin, but we are on. Instagram if you want to pop in and say hi.https://bit.ly/382B4zTSay HiIf you want to say hello, then send Lee Davy an email at thetruthaboutalcohol@gmail.com.

Podcast main page: www.mspvoice.com/ Show-notes: www.mspvoice.com/msp-voice-episode-69/ Guest: Andrew Lassise Company: Rush Tech Support Andrew started off with a degree in finance in 2009. Unfortunately, because of the recession, he had to switch gears and focus on IT instead of finance. He found a position at a company doing break-fix remotely and then was approached by some friends about starting their own IT company. While the company didn’t last long, they had managed to get a large number of customers. Andrew worked out a deal with previous owners and was able to transition many of those customers to his own, new business...Rush Tech Support. Rush Tech focuses mostly on residential and through previous work relationships was able to grow even more through mergers with other tech support companies. Andrew was able to grow from just $36,000 in his first year by himself to over $1.75 million the next year. With a lot of continued merger and acquisition growth over the years, Rush Tech is still about 90% residential and 10% MSP. Andrew says they’re going to continue focusing on business and MSP work moving forward even though he still feels there’s a great market for residential. Andrew also hosts his own podcast called “Self Made and Sober” - With long-term sobriety, Andrew views this podcast as about the necessity for like-minded people trying to maintain sobriety while achieving more in their lives, whether it be personal, in business or spiritual. Each episode will feature guests, people Andrew looks up to in sobriety, in business, and in life. They discuss the ups and downs of their lives, how they achieved sobriety and success in all its many forms.

In this podcast, I interview Andrew Lassise, a serial entrepreneur who has built Rush Tech Support from his living room in 2014 to a multi million dollar managed services provider. He got sober in 2013 and has an incredible story of triumph over alcoholism and growing and scaling an IT company Andrew also has a podcast, Self Made & Sober. He talks with entrepreneurs who are in recovery and are successful in business. We kick it off with Andrew's story of hitting the bottom while being pulled over for drunk driving. It was in climbing out of that hole that Andrew found his love for IT service delivery. An interesting twist here is that Andrew has ended up with a podcast where people tell their stories. They open themselves to vulnerability. And their stories help them go to their clients and prospects with their values and integrity on display. An interesting person and story - I think you'll agree. Links: www.rushtechsupport.com www.selfmade-coaching.com :-)  

EP080- Are you wondering if you will ever get all the good stuff sobriety supposedly has to offer? We all wonder that. Meet Andrew Lassise, entrepreneur and host of the Self-Made & Sober Podcast. This guy was forced into treatment by the judge after a DUI, and decided that, just to prove everyone wrong, he was going to follow every suggestion from his probation officer, his sponsor, and the leader of his halfway house. He was so convinced it wouldn't work that he committed himself 150%, went to the meetings, did the work, and miraculously ended up sober with a life he loved. Crazy how that happens

Chris Scott interviews Andrew Lassise, the host of the Self-Made & Sober Podcast and founder of a multimillion-dollar tech company. If you want a blueprint for how addiction recovery can feed into entrepreneurship, be sure to listen to this uplifting episode!

An honest conversation between two entrepreneurs and former addicts and their connection of god. Nope, not even slightly joking. This conversation is a great mental health episode that highlights the journey of Andrew Lassise through alcoholism to sobriety to building a multi-million dollar business before 35. Click here for the show notes -> https://amydemone.com/andrew-lassise Ready to get started as a Virtual Assistant? Make sure you have these 21 KEY steps down before you start to scale your Virtual Assistant business -> http://bit.ly/virtual-assistant-21-steps Lastly, want to be apart of a virtual assistant community where you can learn the latest marketing trends and connect with like-minded virtual assistants? Join us here -> http://bit.ly/podcast-fb-vf

Sobriety Blueprint Podcast: Episode #9 - Self-Made and Sober with Andrew Lassise When Andrew got sober in 2013 he found himself stuck working in a restaurant even though he had a finance degree and a serious passion for tech. After moving to Florida he fell into a job with a company that desperately needed some assistance in their IT department. Andrew said, "This was all part of realizing that my life gets better and better when I turn my life over to something bigger than me." This, along with taking part in a failed startup, lead to Andrew starting his company, Rush Tech Support. Year one the business did $30k in revenue. Year two $1.75 million. "If I had gotten what I thought I wanted I would have been selling myself way short." Andrew also provides financial and business coaching as well as hosts the Self-Made and Sober Podcast. He views the podcast as a bout of necessity for like-minded people trying to maintain sobriety while achieving more in their lives, whether it be personal, in business or spiritual. You can find check out the Self-Made and sober podcast at linktr.ee/selfmadesober Andrew is also offering all of our listeners a free computer security audit when you mention The Sobriety Blueprint. If you want to take advantage of this offer you can go to rushtechsupport.com If you want to ensure that you're living your happiest, healthiest, and most successful sober life as the man you were meant to be, then you can learn more about The Recover U Coaching program at Recoveru.net Take advantage of our fast and effective mini-course that teaches you how to set goals(the right way) and win your day by building a personalized 10 minute morning routine for more success, stronger sobriety, and a better spiritual life! Get it now at WinYour24.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sobriety/support

Episode 12 Andrew Lassise Self Made & Sober

Andrew is a entrepreneur, business coach and all around great guy. "When I started in my entrepreneurial journey, I managed $36,000 revenue in my first year. After I learned to scale and grow a business, I had $1.75m in the following year. With proper coaching, dedication, open mindedness, and accountability I can help you achieve similar results. Will it be easy? No Will I do it for you? No Will it work? Always - IF YOU ARE CONSISTENT! This is not a quick process. Coaching helps take ideas from the conscious mind and implants them into the subconscious so you can perform at your highest levels and earn more money - CONSISTENTLY! "

Are your beliefs serving you? Could they be keeping your from reaching your full potential? Or worse, could these preprogrammed beliefs be destroying you? Today's guest is business coach and serial entrepreneur, Andrew Lassise. He hosts the Self Made & Sober Podcast and uses his show as a way to spread the message to likeminded people trying to maintain sobriety while achieving more in their lives—whether personal, business, or spiritual.  Andrew talks about getting off autopilot, doing the important things, and using service as the foundation of success. He also shares how a person with a skeptic, logical brain can embrace spirituality. It's time to start asking yourself the right questions! For the show notes and links in this episode go to omarpinto.com/237. Join our Facebook Private Group - theshairpodcast.com/group Transform Your Life! Get One-on-One Coaching with Omar Pinto Get a FREE session. BOOK NOW. Join the Recovery Revolution Community For only $1 today! Customize a recovery pathway that works for you. LEARN MORE.

Surprisingly enough, sometimes I like to do an in depth, deep dive into the life and story of someone other than myself. Which says a lot. Bc for someone to be more interesting than me - you KNOW they're doing something right!!! My guest today is definitely doing something (maybe even more than that) right. He's a serial entrepreneur - and no, I'm not talking corn flakes & cocoa puffs! Today, you'll learn how a real entrepreneur things, what they do, how they act, and most importantly - the mindset that is required for winning! If you want to check out Andrew & see what he's got going on (and, like me, it's a LOT!) then click below. If you're not interested in Andrew, but just want some fun links to click, then also click below! https://www.rushtechsupport.com/ https://www.rushtechdesigns.com/ https://selfmade-coaching.com/ https://www.lassisecoaching.com/ And don't forget, Andrew has his own podcast (another way you can tell that he's a WINNER!) (like me;). Give it a listen HERE! Book your Face @bradjohnsonshow Tweet your Tweets @bradjohnsonshow and Insta your Grams @bradjohnsonshow Bradjohnsonshow.website Intro Music Credit: Beachclub by Michett is licensed under CC BY 4.0 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-johnson-show/support

Nick, with 101 days of sobriety, shares his story. Paul is asking the listeners what they want to hear on the podcast.  Do you want more interviews with industry professionals, such as recovery coaches, authors, and wellness leaders?  Or do you like the podcast just the way it is with Paul interviewing sobriety badasses?  Leave a review on iTunes and let Paul know!  On today’s podcast Paul shares that he was recently interviewed on a podcast called, Self Made and Sober by the host Andrew Lassise.  Andrew asked Paul what was the difference between his first 2 ½ years of sobriety and from September 7, 2014 on.  According to Paul, that was a fantastic question with an easy answer.  The first 2 ½ years of sobriety was from January 1, 2010 through August 2012.  On 1/1/10 Paul made a declaration to go 30 days without alcohol.  When day 30 hit Paul was at a crossroads.  He had started to lose weight, feel good, his face was less puffy, life just got better.  So, he decided to go another month.  Going into month 3 the pink cloud showed up.  But during this 2 ½ years he had a mindset of lack.  A mindset that he was missing something, couldn’t do something.  And as with anything, when we approach a goal with a mindset of lack, with a mindset that we will be missing something, it is not going to last.  After 2 ½ years Paul went to his first AA meeting and walked away thinking “I got this.”.   2 days later he drank, picking up right where he had left off.  Those first 2 ½ years were based on willpower, which does not work.  On September 7, 2014 something felt different.  He knew that he had to quit drinking.  But his mindset was different.  Paul wasn’t looking at giving up alcohol as a sacrifice, but rather that space was being created, and things (alcohol) were being cleared, for better things to come.  This time he wasn’t doing it out of fear, he was doing it because there was a light at the end of the tunnel, an opportunity.  That opportunity shows up every day.  Instead of having a mindset of lack Paul now has a mindset of opportunity.  SHOW NOTES  [18:40] Paul introduces Nick.  Nick is 29 years old and has been sobor since January 25, 2019.  He says that that biggest lesson he has learned in recovery so far is personal acceptance.  Nick is from Saginaw, MI.  He says he is figuring out what he likes to do for fun, that right now everything is fun whereas when he was drinking nothing was fun.  He enjoys being around people, disk golf, hiking, and meditation.  He is divorced, a result of his addiction, but close to his family who live is Saginaw as well.  For work Nick is about to start a new position with an organization called Families Against Narcotics.    [22:40] Give us a little background about your drinking.  Nick started drinking and using at the age of 14.  From the first time he drank nick knew he wasn’t like other people.  He realized he didn’t have an off switch.  He says there was no slow progression in to alcoholism, that he was an addict the first time he took a drink.  Throughout college he was binge drinking up to 5 nights a week, but that didn’t seem like a problem to Nick because that was what everyone else was doing.  In 2012 his drinking and drugging amplified.  But he was still doing well in school, still holding a job, still doing everything that looked normal on the outside.  [25:43] Sounds like there was some cognitive dissonance, tell us what that was like, how did that feel? Nick said he felt powerless.  He felt out of control and the only way he felt better was more drinking.  There was a lot of rationalizing and minimalizing.  In July of 2014 Nick went into rehab for the first time.  In September 2014 his wife kicked him out.  He moved back home and was doing drugs and drinking every day.  On December 6, 2014 Nick overdosed.  That put him in the hospital for about 2 weeks, and they weren’t even sure he was going to make it.  He then went back to rehab and says that’s when there was a shift in his mindset.  He finally accepted that he wasn’t in control and that his life was unmanageable.  He entered into a 3-month inpatient rehab; the same one his brother was at.  [28:18] What did it feel like when you had that mind shift? Nick said it was a huge relief, that it felt like he could let go and let God take over.  [31:15] Tell us what it was like being in rehab with your brother.  They were both there for 3 months but they kept them apart for the first month.  After that they started to have some overlap with their programs.  Nick said he had the mind shift but that his brother did not.  On the plane ride home from rehab his brother purchased a beer.  This made Nick angry and he told his brother that.  His brother minimalized it.  [33:30] Take us from getting out of rehab in the beginning of 2015 to your sobriety date the beginning of 2019.         Nick has been active in recovery since getting out of rehab.  He has had slip ups and relapses, never with the hard drugs, just with alcohol.  The last time he drank was January 24, 2019.  [37:10] Talk to us about some of these slip ups.          It got to the point that drinking wasn’t fun anymore.  Every time he would drink there was a lesson he would learn.  The biggest lesson he learned from the slip ups was that alcohol was going to hold him back, just like the drugs would, and that he needed to be totally sobor to reach his fullest potential.  [40:35] Tell us more about the moment when you told your friends you were no longer drinking, and how it was after that.  The first few weeks his friends went out of their way to make him comfortable.  What he had expected, that there would be problem or a change, was not the case at all.  His friends stopped drinking around him at first, and things got easier fairly quickly.  [42:30] Why do you think you drank and used?       He thinks it was because he had a false narrative of who he really was.  Alcohol helped numb it and made it easier to swallow that he wasn’t living his purpose.  He also had a lot of emotional trauma growing up and he thinks that played a part.  [45:15] In the past 101 days have you experienced cravings and what tools have you used to get past them?   For Nick a craving is just a thought and it is all about changing that thought process.  The cravings have been a lot milder than they were with the drugs.  When he has a craving now, and is alone, he yells ‘STOP’, if he is with someone he thinks ‘STOP’ in his head.    [47:50] Tell us more about the Open Discussion, OD Movement, website.    After his grandmother’s passing in 2018 Nick wanted to do something to proactively try and address addiction.  So, he created the Open Discussion Movement website, https://odmovement.com/   The OD Movement’s mission is to change the dialogue around addiction.  You can find the OD Movement podcast by searching for it on most podcast platforms.     [56:00] Rapid Fire Round   Worst memory from drinking? Driving drunk and wrecking my car and waking up in the psyche ward.  When was your oh shit moment? When I woke up in the ICU after my overdose in 2014.  What’s your plan in sobriety moving forward? My plan is to continue building the OD Movement and just continue doing the next right thing.  What’s your favorite resource in recovery? The Meeting Finder app on my phone, I love that I can go to a meeting at any time.  In regards to sobriety what is the best advice you have received? You’re exactly where you need to be.  What parting piece of guidance can you give to listeners? It gets better.  You have no idea how great life can be until you live a life free from the clutches of drugs and alcohol.  You might be an alcoholic if... 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