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Paul A. Pavlou's research has been cited more than 90,000 times by Google Scholar, and Thomson Reuters recognized him among the “World's Most Influential Scientific Minds” based on an analysis of Highly Cited Researchers. Paul was ranked No. 1 globally in publications in top Information Systems journals from 2010 to 2016. He earned a Ph.D. in Information Systems and a master's in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California, and a bachelor's in electrical engineering and managerial studies, magna cum laude, from Rice University. In his former position as Dean of the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, Paul helped raise over $150M in philanthropic gifts and commitments.  During his tenure, the Bauer College led all business schools by ascending 34 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings to become a Top 50 MBA program; climbed 44 spots in the online master's programs rankings; joined the Top 15 public undergraduate programs by Poets&Quants; and ranked #1 undergraduate entrepreneurship program by The Princeton Review for five consecutive years. He also prioritized experiential learning and job placement through initiatives like the Office of Experiential Learning and various research institutes, while also enhancing community inclusion with programs such as the Center for Economic Inclusion, securing over $10M in philanthropic support.

Brigham Buhler, Founder and CEO of Ways2Well, shares insights into ⁠preventative care and health optimization.⁠ With over 25 years of healthcare experience, Brigham discusses his journey from working within a flawed healthcare system to creating a platform focused on longevity and personalized care. Tune in for an in-depth look at how broken the American healthcare system truly is, and how you can take control of your health with expert advice and preventative health practices. OUR GUEST ⁠Brigham Buhler⁠ is the Founder and CEO of ⁠Ways2Well⁠, a preventative care and health optimization platform pairing powerful diagnostic tools with expert care and personalized protocols to help you reach peak health. After beginning his career in healthcare 25 years ago supporting the nation's leading surgeons at Eli Lilly and Stryker, he became disillusioned with a system that profited by keeping people sick, instead of truly making them well. As a graduate of University of Houston's Bauer College of Business, Brigham used personal and professional life experiences to create a healthcare infrastructure that focuses on preventative and predictive health as a means to longevity. He's taken his message across the country and most recently, to the floor of the U.S. Senate. BRIGHAM BUHLER

This week, we revisit our interview with Dr. Vanessa Patrick. Vanessa is a Professor of Marketing and the Associate Dean for Research at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. We discuss her book The Power of Saying No. Vanessa has published dozens of research articles in top-tier academic journals in psychology, marketing, and management, and popular accounts of her work have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, Fast Company, Forbes, Huffington Post and Washington Post. In her research, she investigates strategies to achieve personal mastery and inspire everyday excellence in oneself and others and is a pioneer in the study of everyday consumer aesthetics.  She has a PhD in Business from the University of Southern California and an MBA in marketing and a BS degree in microbiology and biochemistry from Bombay University in India. Vanessa lives with her family in Houston, Texas

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mXQilfYjWN85sbmDAm7ORhttps://www.youtube.com/@MOOSEBIGGZVEVO-wj7wdhttps://www.facebook.com/moosebiggz/Moose Biggz still hustling hard and smart with new hip-hop single “Hustle Harder” and its EP With “Hustle Harder, Pt. 2,” and its EP, Lucid Dreams, Texas hip-hop artist Moose Biggz is making a statement and at the same time opening the “latest chapter” in his music career.The single, its video and the album drop on August 16.It is a song first released on his EP Love Ballads 4 a G, but in this remix, it is expanded with features by artists S.U.C. Captain, LGND, Don Ke, Neka Nesha and Maine 1.“‘Hustle Harder' is kind of self-explanatory,” said Moose, citing a couple lines from the chorus.Hustle harder, hustle little smarterMe and my niggas that was starvin'Trying to get this money every dayMomma raised me off fixed income“It talks about the struggles of traditional urban youth, sometimes coming from broken homes, broken families, doing what they have to do to survive, be it legal or illegal.”Raised up food stamps, raised in the hoodGot me up to no good“As the saying goes, ‘It ain't what you do, it's how you do it.' You can still do things with dignity, even sometimes if you're not standing correct morally. Obviously, you want to be in alignment with both, but, yeah, hustle harder, hustle a little smarter.”“Hustle Harder, Pt. 2” is a hip-hop anthem, with the rap backgrounded by melodies and beats that are, by turns, militaristic, R&B and hip-hop.Moose's smarter hustle included a degree from the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, an hour's drive from Bryan-College Station, where he was born and raised.He describes an upbringing in an underprivileged, under-financed household in the 'hood, where lighting was sometimes candles, water for baths was heated on the kitchen stove and, when the gas was off, cooking food over a lantern.“We lived in a shotgun house at one point in time. When it rains the roof caves in on you — literally, the insulation and the sheet rock is falling on you. You're enmeshed in poverty.”And sometimes, he said, that upbringing leads desperate people to selling drugs and committing violence, and sometimes it leads people to say, “I want to do my best and be an honor roll student and get out of here.”Hustle harder, hustle a little smarter.“That was my story right there. I was an honor roll student, but I did hustle and did what I had to do. So, I was a little bit of all, you know?”He was in corporate for a while out of college, went to the oilfield for several years, where he lost his taste for 9-to-5 office work, now has a day career that is two weeks on, two weeks off.“Sometimes,” he said “people aren't as fortunate as I was. I was lucky. Grace, you know, with God's grace and mercy, I didn't ever do any significant jail time, or penitentiary time, but everybody isn't as fortunate.  Some of them get numbers that ruin their lives — 15, 20, 30 years — that's 16-17-year-old kids who just really were trying to, out of ignorance, make a better life for themselves.”That's in the song, too, with a play on words to indicate the difference: momma praying for Jesus' peace, others spraying a piece.Though he calls himself fortunate, his college career was not easy. “‘Hustle Harder' is this,” he said, and told his story:One day, as he was leaving for work in Houston, a police officer met him at the door with an eviction notice. His roommate had the lease, and he paid her his share of the rent, but she neglected to tell him that she was not paying the landlord.He lost most everything in the eviction. The officer let him take his work backpack, his bags, a pair of pants, one pair of underwear, one shirt, and he went to work.They lived on borrowed floor space for weeks.“The whole time, I had to compartmentalize all of that anger and frustration and still go to work, be able to provide because my kids were still dependent on me, and I still needed to finish school, because that was the purpose of coming down here.”He continued, “So, I couldn't just drop out and work full time, because that would have been failure. Like, what was the point of coming to Houston? I lost everything and didn't even accomplish the goal of what I left for — to get a degree to better your circumstance. So, I finished seeing the course through until I got my degree, but there was some trials and tribulations along the way.”“That,” he concluded, “was hustle harder, hustle smarter. I was not, at this point in my life, going to take a chance of selling some drugs or something like that, like I had in my youth. I was hustle harder, hustle smarter.”Lucid Dreams has six tracks in addition to Hustle Harder: “Tonite,” featuring KG; “L's,” featuring LB; “Persecuted by Pain”; “Making the Bandz”; and “Top of the World.”“Lucid dreams, you know, are the more vivid, explicit type dreams that simulate reality, where you can remember everything perfectly, every detail, where you can see every definition, every pixel. Sometimes life happens to us like that.”And sometimes songs.Connect to Moose Biggz and to his metaphoric rap, reality and hip-hop on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Dr. Vanessa Patrick. Vanessa Patrick, PhD. is an award winning researcher and teacher at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. She is a regular speaker at both academic and practitioner conferences and her research investigates strategies to achieve personal mastery and inspire everyday excellence in oneself and others. Her new book is The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life. In this episode we talked about the art and science of saying no. What You'll Learn:- Common challenges that make it hard to refuse requests- How to use the concept of “empowered refusal” to say no assertively- Why using phrases like "I don't" is more powerful than "I can't" - Insights into deciding when to say yes or no- How syncing your words with body language can maximise the impact of your no We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - Vanessa Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessapatrick23/ - Vanessa’s website: https://www.vanessapatrick.net/ Recommended books: - Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes - You Have More Influence Than You Think by Vanessa Bohns - The Power of a Positive No by William Ury ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read ‘Confident Presenter’ https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/ and ‘Business Presentation Revolution’ https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/ - To make the most of the books, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #Leadership #Communication #PersonalDevelopment #ThePowerOfNo

Ben Mulroney fills in for Kelly Cutrara and she speaks with Sammy Younan of My Summer Lair, Byung Cheol Lee of the University of Houston's Bauer College of Business, and Dwight Corcoran who is the CEO and Spokesperson of CORMOR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday I released a conversation with Dr. Vanessa Patrick. Vanessa is a professor of marketing and the associate dean for research at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. Among other things, Vanessa researches what she calls the empowered refusal - A way of saying no that stems from your identity. This empowered form of saying no becomes possible when you have clarity about who are, who you want to be, and what matters to you. For me this was one of the more practical conversations I 've ever had on the showLargely because saying no can be hard at times. Some of the reasons why saying no can be challenging include:You might feel if you say no it could damage to your reputationYou may have a fear that saying no will feel bad. More specifically that saying no will feel worse than saying yes (and at some level you may want to avoid the discomfort).You may be afraid saying no will upset someone or that saying no may create a rift in a relationshipAdditionally within the context of organizations (which is an area of expertise for Vanessa) saying no can bring on additional layers of complexity.There are power dynamics at playThere is added pressure to performThere may be a desire to move up, receive recognition, The list goes on…So like I said it was quite valuable to talk with Vanessa. Not only because of her expertise on the topic, but also because her work truly lies at the intersection of art and science.Her research has revealed the ingredients that lead to an effective no, but like most recipes…there is also an art involved, and Vanessa's deep experience working with leaders has offered further insight into that art - offering really practical ways of communicating no effectively in the work environment. For today's practice I will offer a few practical takeaways from the conversation with Vanessa that you can take and experiment with in your own life. I  hope you find it useful and if you want to dive deep into this topic though I would encourage you to check out our interview (if you haven't already):The Life Changing Power of Saying No | Dr. Vanessa PatrickOr  pick up a copy of her book: The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No That Puts You In Charge of Your LifeThank you for your practice. I look forward to continuing together next Thursday!-JoshuaLooking for more practice opportunities? Check out:Past Practicing Courage episodes in the podcast feedThe FREE Practice LibraryThe Practice Pass - An annual membership that gives you on-demand access to robust practice experiences including the 28-Day Practicing Courage Challenge and The 5-Day Transforming Stress Challenge. Support the show

Have you ever said yes when you really wanted to say no?Has saying no ever been a challenge for you?These are such common experiences that today's guest, Dr. Vanessa Patrick has written a powerful new book that addresses them head on: The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life. Dr. Patrick researches what she calls the empowered refusal, which is a way of saying no that stems from your identity, who you are, what you care about, and how you want to show up in the world. Today we'll unpack the art and science of the empowered refusal. Or put more simply - how to say no effectively.In this episode Vanessa will share: More insight from her research about why so many people say yes, when they really want to say noCommon fears and obstacles that get in the way of saying no effectivelyHow to get clarity about what really matters to you and leveraging to say no from an empowered placeThe importance of how you say no, including powerful insights about the importance of aligning body language, facial expression, and tone to communicate a more effective no.How the empowered refusal can actually strengthen your reputation. Vanessa will also share language that can be helpful for saying no, including her practice of creating what she calls personal policies.And we'll get into a conversation about good work, and why learning to say no effectively creates the opportunity for work that leads to greater meaning and fulfillment. Did you find this episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:Gentle Power: Shifting the Way we Define True Strength | Dr. Elisabet LahtiLetting Go of Perfectionism and Finding Happiness | Tal Ben-ShaharEnjoying the show? Please rate it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Thanks!More about Vanessa:Dr. Vanessa Patrick is a Professor of Marketing and the Associate Dean for Research at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. She has a PhD in Business from the University of Southern California and an MBA in marketing from Bombay University in India. Patrick has published dozens of research articles in top-tier academic journals in psychology, marketing, and management, and popular accounts of her work have appeared in the New York Times, TIME, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, LA Times, Business Week, Forbes and others. In her research, she investigates strategies to achieve personal mastery and inspire everyday excellence in oneself and others. You can learn more about Vanessa at vanessapatrick.netSupport the show

In episode 010 of the Kiln.RoadTrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Inherent Biosciences co-founders Andy Olson and Kristen Brogaard. The company is at the forefront of epigenetic diagnostics, focusing on male infertility with their innovative sperm quality test. The discussion explores the limitations of current fertility diagnostics, the significance of advanced DNA technology, and the founders' journey from problem identification to product development. They also discuss the challenges of clinical trials and fundraising, the importance of customer feedback, and the value of team collaboration. The episode concludes with a light-hearted gift exchange, emphasizing the importance of meaningful conversations and data-driven decisions in startup success.   About Andy Olson & Kristin Brogaard "Andy is co-founder and CEO of Inherent Biosciences, a commercial stage life sciences company pioneering epigenetic diagnostic tools remove the guesswork in diagnosing and treating complex diseases, starting with infertility. Andy has more than 20 years' experience commercializing biotechnologies for both startups and large enterprises. He specializes in molecular diagnostics markets—specifically genetics, infectious diseases, and cancer. Andy holds a BS in molecular biology from BYU and an MBA from the University of Houston's C.T. Bauer College of Business. He enjoys skiing, cycling, and competing in the LoToJa, a 200-plus-mile road bike race from Layton, Utah, to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, that is completed in one day. & Kristin Brogaard received her PhD in Molecular Biology from Northwestern University developing a novel epigenetic technology. To continue her training in technology development, Dr. Brogaard worked as a postdoc with Dr. Leroy Hood, a pioneer in personalized medicine technologies. After her postdoc, her team launched a scientific wellness start-up, Arivale. Kristin co-founded Inherent Biosciences Inc. and acts as Chief Scientific Officer to combine her passion for epigenetics and personalized medicine. At Inherent, she uses epigenetic discoveries to answer unexplained medical conditions, providing better diagnostics and treatment plans. Outside of work Kristin loves to hike, cook, and spend time with her husband, two kids, and crazy dog."   Follow them on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-olson-slc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-brogaard-phd-7aab8220/ About Inherent Biosciences: Inherent Biosciences is pioneering epigenetic diagnostics in reproductive health (a $1.4B market). Their first product is an Epigenetic Sperm Quality Test that better diagnoses male factor infertility, reduces the burden on the female partner, saves couples time and money and guides treatment to IVF for subfertile men who go undiagnosed with the current standard of care. inherentbio.com   Bullets: Interview with Inherent Biosciences team Inherent Biosciences: pioneering epigenetic diagnostics and reproductive health Epigenetic sperm quality test Limitations of current diagnostic methods for male infertility Challenges faced by Inherent Biosciences Importance of customer feedback and data-driven decision making Value of physical proximity and collaboration in a startup environment Success in securing non-dilutive funding from government grants Importance of team cohesion and serendipitous interactions for startup success Timestamps: The Kiln Road Trip (00:00:02) Introduction to the Kiln Road Trip, its purpose, and the hosts' involvement in the journey. Inherent Biosciences and Epigenetic Diagnostics (00:00:53) Introduction to Inherent Biosciences and their pioneering work in epigenetic diagnostics and reproductive health. Founders' Background and Motivation (00:01:30) Kristen Brogaard and Andy Olson share their personal and professional backgrounds, as well as the motivation behind founding Inherent Biosciences. Challenges in Male Infertility Diagnosis (00:02:58) Discussion on the challenges and limitations in diagnosing male infertility and the need for advanced diagnostics. Meeting and Collaboration (00:05:22) The story of how Kristen and Andy met at Kiln and their collaboration in addressing male infertility. Impact of Advanced Diagnostics (00:07:49) The impact of advanced diagnostics on diagnosing male infertility and its significance in reducing time and cost for couples. Challenges and Fundraising (00:12:49) Challenges faced by Inherent Biosciences, particularly in clinical trial recruitment and fundraising. Product Development and Clinical Trials (00:14:16) The timeline and process of developing their diagnostic product and the expected duration of clinical trials.   Lessons Learned and Team Dynamics (00:20:02) Insights and advice on the importance of team dynamics and physical proximity in a startup environment. Feedback from Customers (00:21:30) The importance of customer feedback and iterative loop for success in business. Unexpected Meaningful Conversation (00:22:12) The hosts express appreciation for a valuable conversation during the trip. Stress Relief Gift (00:22:50) A light-hearted moment with the presentation of a stress relief item for the hosts' trip. #SwellPod, #KilnRoadTrip, #Kiln, #MotorraCamperVans, #podcast, #interview, #innovation, #resilience, #communitybuilding, #passion, #purpose, #community, #diversity, #collaboration, #thoughtleadership, #slc, #saltlakecity, #inherentbiosciences, #maleinfertility, #epigenetics, #customerfeedback, #DNA, #sperm, #Andyolson, #kristinbrogaard, #stressrelief,      

GHWCC Global Businesswomen's Pod Episode 94 In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte's Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Dr. Vanessa Patrick, Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean of Research at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, and the author of The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jen and Vanessa discuss why it can be so hard to say no, and Vanessa shares techniques for saying no that lead to clearer decision making, stronger boundaries, and better time management. DR. VANESSA PATRICK AUTHOR, THE POWER OF SAYING NO

In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte's  Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Dr. Vanessa Patrick , Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean of Research at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, and the author of The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jen and Vanessa discuss why it can be so hard to say no, and Vanessa shares techniques for saying no that lead to clearer decision making, stronger boundaries, and better time management.  

In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte's  Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Dr. Vanessa Patrick , Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean of Research at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, and the author of The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jen and Vanessa discuss why it can be so hard to say no, and Vanessa shares techniques for saying no that lead to clearer decision making, stronger boundaries, and better time management.  

Join us as Stacey Piefer shares her transformative career, from journalism to purposeful, personal branding. Discover the power of mentoring, authenticity, and Stacey's mission to banish imposter syndrome on the University of Houston campus. Unveil the truth in advertising and explore the evolving landscape of marketing through the lens of a perpetual student of life.Episode Highlights Stacey Piefer's journey began in broadcast journalism at Alvin Community College and led to a degree in Communications and Public Relations at the University of Houston. This shaped her impactful career in communications, personal branding, and career coaching.Stacey emphasizes kindness, influencing, and listening as key mentorship skills. At the University of Houston's Bauer College of Business, she and her colleagues adopt diverse mentoring approaches, prioritizing what's best for each student.Stacey's transition from PR to branding at Savage Brands led her to discover her purpose, evolving from "express" to proudly identifying as a "guide." Authenticity is the cornerstone of personal branding, embracing uniqueness and multi-dimensionality.Stacey challenges the term "imposter syndrome," aiming to debunk the notion that students should feel fraudulent for being in a continuous learning phase. She advocates building confidence and dispelling unrealistic expectations, fostering a culture of growth and authenticity at the University of Houston.Episode Links: LinkedInStacey PieferBauer College of Business - Rockwell Career CenterFollow The Digital Marketing Mentor: Website and Blog: thedmmentor.com Instagram: @thedmmentor Linkedin: @thedmmentor YouTube: @thedmmentor Interested in Digital Marketing Services, Careers, or Courses? Check out more from the TDMM Family: Optidge.com - Full Service Digital Marketing Agency specializing in SEO, PPC, Paid Social, and Lead Generation efforts for established B2C and B2B businesses and organizations. ODEOacademy.com - Digital Marketing online education and course platform. ODEO gives you solid digital marketing knowledge to launch/boost your career or understand your business's digital marketing strategy.

Ever find yourself staring at a shiny jewel? Or wowed by the glistening paint on a freshly washed car? Or inexplicably drawn to a magazine with a glossy cover? You are not alone. Humans love shiny things. But why is that? We asked Bauer College professor and marketing expert, Vanessa Patrick, to help shine some light on this topic. Is there a question that's caught your eye? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact and we'll reflect on the answer!

This week, we interview Dr. Vanessa Patrick. Vanessa is a Professor of Marketing and the Associate Dean for Research at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. We discuss her book The Power of Saying No. Vanessa has published dozens of research articles in top-tier academic journals in psychology, marketing, and management, and popular accounts of her work have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, Fast Company, Forbes, Huffington Post and Washington Post. In her research, she investigates strategies to achieve personal mastery and inspire everyday excellence in oneself and others and is a pioneer in the study of everyday consumer aesthetics.  She has a PhD in Business from the University of Southern California and an MBA in marketing and a BS degree in microbiology and biochemistry from Bombay University in India. Vanessa lives with her family in Houston, Texas.  

With David Krueger, MD | Executive Mentor Coach | CEO of MentorPath® | BIO: David Krueger, M.D. is an Executive Mentor Coach, CEO of MentorPath®, and a renowned author with 24 books and 75 scientific papers. His expertise blends mind, brain, and performance sciences with strategic coaching to empower professionals and executives for lasting peak performance. Notably, his bestseller "The Secret Language of Money" has reached a global audience, and he has received recognition like being named Top Executive Mentor Coach of 2021 by IAOTP. As Dean of Curriculum for Coach Training Alliance and Advisory Board member at Bauer College of Business, he continues to shape the fields of coaching and business. With a background in Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis, he brings a unique perspective to his coaching practice. Why You Should Listen: In this episode, we discuss behavioural economics principles and their potent application for enhancing performance in the context of your personal money story. Discover ways to prime your mind for confidence and prosperity, explore the effects of different mindsets on performance and investing, and unravel the mindset of super achievers in various domains. Learn about concepts like success anticlimax, summit syndrome, and the maintenance of success. How to effectively employ behavioural economics principles to drive successful performance and investing while also understanding the challenges tied to success, wealth, power, and influence. Highlights: Uncover Your Money Story: Understand the concept of a "money story," a personal narrative that influences your relationship with money, its meaning, and your behaviors. Beyond Financial Principles: Explore how our minds and brains shape our financial behaviours, going beyond conventional financial knowledge. The Portal of Money: Learn how money serves as a gateway to understanding the intangible aspects of our lives, not merely a financial tool. Choice Architecture: Discover how dissecting your money story can reveal core beliefs, assumptions, and conflicts about money. Success Anticlimax and Summit Syndrome: Learn about the phenomena of success anticlimax and summit syndrome and discover strategies to maintain extreme success. Framework-Based Initiatives: Explore the efficacy of positive frameworks in enhancing performance and achieving desired outcomes. www.MentorPath.com

Discover how Dave Cook (Executive Director of University of Houston's Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship) learned to lead effectively, when he realized the importance of laughter, and why he thinks every entrepreneur should have multiple mentors (15 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS® PODCAST GUEST: Dave Cook The Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship in the C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston has been named the No. 1 undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the United States for the fourth consecutive year – the longest streak in the program's history! The Princeton Review annually ranks nearly 300 U.S. business schools with entrepreneurship programs, evaluating approximately 40 data points, such as experiential learning opportunities, career outcomes, business success and more. Graduates of the Wolff Center cohort program have created 1,640 businesses in the past 10 years and raised more than $400 million. Most students in the program are the first generation in their family to attend college, and more than half are paying their way through school. “We are delighted with the ranking,” Cook said. “Moreover, every year we are reaching more students, transforming more lives, and adding more mentors from the business community. The focus at the Wolff Center is really about creating leaders and entrepreneurs with the highest integrity, which elevates everyone toward excellence. The focus now becomes, how do we replicate this even further in the community?” For more information about  Dave and UH's Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship; https://www.bauer.uh.edu/centers/wce/ CEO Blindspots® podcast host: Birgit Kamps. Birgit's professional experience includes starting and selling an “Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Company” and a “Best Company to Work for in Texas”, and serving as a Board Member with various companies. She is able to help investors and executives quickly discover blind spots holding their organization back, and accelerate leadership effectiveness. In addition, Birgit is the host of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast which was recognized by Spotify for having the “biggest listener growth” in the USA by 733%; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ceoblindspots.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To ask questions about this or one of the 200+ other CEO Blindspots® Podcast episodes, send an email to⁠ birgit@ceoblindspots.com⁠

On this installment of Next Steps Forward, Dr. Elizabeth Anderson-Fletcher and Jeff Dill join program host Chris Meek. Dr. Elizabeth Anderson-Fletcher is Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Decision and Information Sciences in the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, with a joint faculty appointment in the Hobby School of Public Affairs. She is Faculty Director of Bauer Honors, Director of Accreditation in the Hobby School, and Associate Director of the UH First Responder Program in the Department of Psychology. She is also a volunteer firefighter with eleven years of service, recently promoted to captain. She was the project director for First Responder Mental Health and Wellness, a grant awarded to Cypress Creek Fire Department by the Office of the Governor, State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division. She was instrumental in building Cypress Creek's mental wellness program, which offers firefighters peer support, chaplaincy services, and/or licensed professional counseling through a partnership with a clinical practice. Jeff Dill is a retired Captain of the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District in Inverness, Illinois, who organized Counseling Services for Firefighters in 2009 and then founded the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. In July of 2021, Jeff accepted the position of Behavioral Health Administrator with Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. Elizabeth and Jeff will discuss some of the specific mental health challenges commonly faced by first responders, the current prevalence of moral injury and how it applies to firefighters, the meaning of “cultural brainwashing” when it comes to talking about first responder's mental health, as well as a plethora of other issues regarding firefighters and mental health.

On this installment of Next Steps Forward, Dr. Elizabeth Anderson-Fletcher and Jeff Dill join program host Chris Meek. Dr. Elizabeth Anderson-Fletcher is Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Decision and Information Sciences in the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, with a joint faculty appointment in the Hobby School of Public Affairs. She is Faculty Director of Bauer Honors, Director of Accreditation in the Hobby School, and Associate Director of the UH First Responder Program in the Department of Psychology. She is also a volunteer firefighter with eleven years of service, recently promoted to captain. She was the project director for First Responder Mental Health and Wellness, a grant awarded to Cypress Creek Fire Department by the Office of the Governor, State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division. She was instrumental in building Cypress Creek's mental wellness program, which offers firefighters peer support, chaplaincy services, and/or licensed professional counseling through a partnership with a clinical practice. Jeff Dill is a retired Captain of the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District in Inverness, Illinois, who organized Counseling Services for Firefighters in 2009 and then founded the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. In July of 2021, Jeff accepted the position of Behavioral Health Administrator with Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. Elizabeth and Jeff will discuss some of the specific mental health challenges commonly faced by first responders, the current prevalence of moral injury and how it applies to firefighters, the meaning of “cultural brainwashing” when it comes to talking about first responder's mental health, as well as a plethora of other issues regarding firefighters and mental health.

Retire smarter - sign up for the Design Your New Life in Retirement Group Coaching Program – which starts on 9/21 - Very Early Bird Pricing until August 15th – Learn More here _______________________ Do yourself a big favor. Invest in your ability to say no masterfully. Vanessa Patrick's research illuminates why we say yes when we really want to say no. She offers valuable practical tips on how to say no gracefully, but firmly, using what she calls empowered refusal. She advocates clarifying your purpose and your priorities, setting Personal Policies around them - and being mindful of the words you choose when you do say no. In retirement, saying no at the right times can set you free - so you can invest your time on the things that truly matter most to you. ________________________ Bio Vanessa Patrick is the author of The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life. Dr. Patrick is a Professor of Marketing and the Associate Dean for Research at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. She has a PhD in Business from the University of Southern California and an MBA in marketing and a BS degree in microbiology and biochemistry from Bombay University in India. Patrick has published dozens of research articles in top-tier academic journals in psychology, marketing, and management, and popular accounts of her work have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, Fast Company, Forbes, Huffington Post and Washington Post. In her research, she investigates strategies to achieve personal mastery and inspire everyday excellence in oneself and others and is a pioneer in the study of everyday consumer aesthetics. Patrick lives with her family in Houston, Texas. ________________________ For More on Vanessa Patrick The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life Website Research Study: 'I Don't' versus 'I Can't': When Empowered Refusal Motivates Goal-Directed Behavior by Vanessa Patrick & Henrik Hagtvedt _______________________ Retire Smarter. Don't Miss an Episode – Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS ________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like The Joy of Saying No - Natalie Lue Chatter & Your Inner Voice – Ethan Kross Retire Happy – Dr. Catherine Sanderson How to Live a Values Based Life – Harry Kraemer ________________________ Wise Quotes On Why We Say Yes When We Really Don't Want To "In my research, I identify three main reasons as to why we say yes, when we want to say no. One is a concern for the relationships we have with others. So when people ask us to do something, they're usually our friends, our family, people who are colleagues and acquaintances, and we want to have a good relationship with those people. We want to maintain that good relationship. The second reason ties into our reputation. We want to be seen positively in the eyes of people. We want to be seen as capable, as confident, as able to handle the things that are thrown our way. And the third thing is we have never really learned how to say no effectively throughout our lives. We've kind of tried to accommodate people's requests and be cooperative and helpful, and [we're] givers more than takers. And society in many ways, kind of shapes that sort of behavior and rewards that sort of behavior. And so we have never really learned to look inwards and think about how do I say no to the things that are not aligned with what I want to do or what I want to achieve." On Choosing the Right Words "So, in my research, I actually focus on what are the words that we can use to communicate our refusal, that implicate the identity? And the way you implicate your identity is you ground your refusal in your identity is by choosing your words carefully. When you say, I can't,

Dr. Vanessa Patrick, a respected marketing professor at the University of Houston's Bauer College of Business, is revered for her notable research on the psychology of saying no. This research acts as the foundation of her book, The Power of Saying No. The seemingly simple act can be a strenuous inner struggle, but Vanessa insists it's an essential skill for preserving personal dignity and establishing a balanced life. Understanding the psychology behind our hesitance to refuse can liberate individuals from overcommitment and enable them to set healthier boundaries. In her conversation with Melina Palmer, Vanessa articulated that the challenge of saying no often stems from our fear of negatively impacting relationships or tarnishing our reputation. However, people's constant attempt to please others leads them to become a pushover, gradually erasing their individuality. Vanessa conveyed that saying no (using her method of empowered refusal) allows you to not just create and uphold your unique identity but also to avoid turning into a person who mindlessly accepts every request. In this episode: Discover the influence of saying no and how it enhances the quality of relationships and life. Learn actionable strategies to establish personal boundaries and become uncompromisingly committed to them. Recognize the primary function of personal motivations and beliefs in setting energized refusal. Grasp the dilemma of saying no in contrasting situations and the art of diluting social pressure. Acquaint yourself with the principle of opportunity cost and its immense relevance to making mindful trade-offs. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction, Dr. Vanessa Patrick is the author of The Power of Saying No and a professor of marketing. Her research focuses on understanding why people struggle with saying no and the importance of setting boundaries. In this episode, she discusses the dual drivers behind saying yes when we want to say no. 00:05:39 - The Fear of Saying No, Dr. Patrick explains that the fear of saying no stems from our desire to be liked and our concern for our reputation. We often say yes to maintain relationships and be seen as competent. However, saying no strategically can actually help us develop our unique skills and be known for our expertise. 00:07:50 - The Motivation Behind Studying Saying No, Dr. Patrick shares that her initial research focused on self-discipline and resisting temptation through self-talk. After publishing her findings, she realized the widespread struggle with saying no and the importance of understanding how to say no effectively. This led her to further explore the topic and eventually write her book. 00:11:25 - The Power of "Don't" vs. "Can't" Dr. Patrick introduces the concept of using "don't" instead of "can't" when saying no. By saying "I don't" instead of "I can't," we appear more empowered and in control. This small shift in language can make a significant difference in how others perceive our refusal. 00:16:05 - Building Personal Policies, Vanessa Patrick discusses the importance of reflecting on our beliefs and values to establish personal policies that guide our actions and decisions. These policies, similar to mental budgets, help us stick to our desired goals and make it easier to say no in various situations. 00:18:04 - Being the "Kind of Person" Who Says No, Vanessa emphasizes the power of framing our decisions as reflections of our identity. By saying "I'm the kind of person who..." we can effectively communicate our boundaries and say no more effectively. 00:19:26 - Navigating Asks in the Workplace, Vanessa provides a framework for deciphering asks in the workplace. She distinguishes between urgent and important tasks that require immediate action, and non-promotable tasks that may distract from our main responsibilities. She highlights the importance of balancing participation in non-promotable tasks and ensuring fairness in task distribution. 00:23:24 - Finding Value in Non-Promotable Tasks, Vanessa acknowledges that some individuals may find value in non-promotable tasks, such as party planning, as it aligns with their personal interests or provides visibility. However, she encourages individuals to ensure they are not solely responsible for these tasks and to create an environment where everyone's strengths are leveraged. 00:27:28 - Reframing Saying No, Vanessa reminds us that saying no is not a rejection of the person making the request, but a refusal of the ask. By reframing our mindset, saying no can become much easier. 00:32:25 - Is It A Salt or Lasagna Ask?, Vanessa explains the concept of "pass the salt" asks, which are easy and low-cost requests that can have a high benefit for the person asking. She also introduces the idea of "bake your famous lasagna" asks, which are requests that are costly for the person asked but have no real impact. Vanessa emphasizes the importance of saying no to these types of asks and prioritizing the "Hero's Journey" asks that make a difference in the world. 00:35:13 - Opportunity Cost and Saying No, Vanessa discusses the concept of opportunity cost and how every time we say yes to something, we are saying no to other opportunities. She highlights the need to intentionally consider the opportunity cost of our decisions and the importance of saying no to things that don't align with our values and goals. 00:37:10 - The (Non)Selfishness of Saying No, Vanessa challenges the notion that saying no is selfish, explaining that it is actually selfish for someone to ask us to do something that doesn't matter to us or leverage our strengths. She encourages individuals to recognize their right to say no and not feel guilty about it. 00:38:02 - Tips and Resources for Saying No, Melina mentions that Vanessa's book provides valuable tips and strategies for saying no, especially in different situations such as with bosses. Vanessa emphasizes the power of an empowered refusal, which effectively conveys your stance based on your values and priorities. She encourages individuals to own their no's and not make excuses or be wishy washy -- own those nos! 00:39:04 - Conclusion, Melina's top insights from the conversation. What stuck with you while listening to the episode? What are you going to try? Come share it with Melina on social media -- you'll find her as @thebrainybiz everywhere and as Melina Palmer on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: The Power of Saying No, by Vanessa Patrick Influence Is Your Superpower, by Zoe Chance You Have More Influence Than You Think, by Vanessa Bohns Magic Words, by Jonah Berger What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You, by Melina Palmer Connect with Vanessa:  Vanessa on Twitter Follow Vanessa on LinkedIn Vanessa's Website Top Recommended Next Episode: Influence Is Your Superpower, with Zoe Chance (ep 308) Already Heard That One? 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Meet the award-winning author of "The Power of Saying No” Vanessa Patrick, PhD. is the Associate Dean for Research, Executive Director of Doctoral Programs (PhD and DBA), a Bauer Professor of Marketing and lead faculty of the Executive Women in Leadership Program at the Bauer School of Business at the University of Houston. She has been recognized with a number of awards for both scholarship and teaching, including the LeRoy and Lucille Melcher Faculty Excellence award from the Bauer College of Business for Research Excellence (2011), Service Excellence (2016) and Teaching Excellence (2018). The Marketing Science Institute named her one of the top young scholars in the field. In 2012, she was named one of the top 50 most productive marketing scholars worldwide by the DocSig of the American Marketing Association.

Meet the award-winning author of "The Power of Saying No” Vanessa Patrick, PhD. is the Associate Dean for Research, Executive Director of Doctoral Programs (PhD and DBA), a Bauer Professor of Marketing and lead faculty of the Executive Women in Leadership Program at the Bauer School of Business at the University of Houston. She has been recognized with a number of awards for both scholarship and teaching, including the LeRoy and Lucille Melcher Faculty Excellence award from the Bauer College of Business for Research Excellence (2011), Service Excellence (2016) and Teaching Excellence (2018). The Marketing Science Institute named her one of the top young scholars in the field. In 2012, she was named one of the top 50 most productive marketing scholars worldwide by the DocSig of the American Marketing Association.

William (Bill) Zahn is a clinical professor at the University of Houston's Bauer College of Business. He started teaching there five years after finishing his Ph.D. at the same institute. His former professors and department heads have mentored him, and he now mentors his students in the ways of storytelling in marketing and how writing will always need the human element. Episode Highlights: BackgroundWilliam (Bill) Zahn started his marketing career with a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Texas at Austin. After a stint in the workforce, he got his Ph.D. in marketing from the University of Houston. Five years after completing the graduate program, he returned as a professor, where he remains today. MentoringWhen defining a mentor, Bill knows one thing for certain - he doesn't like to leave it open-ended. If someone requests Bill to mentor them, he wants expectations set up front. How often will we meet? What do you hope to get out of this? He believes a mentor is someone who has been where you want to go and can offer you advice to help you overcome challenges on your path to success.ProfessorshipA social media marketing class project had a bit of a plot twist when one of Bill's students managed to convince Gary Vee to call and be a guest speaker for their class. Bill knows that storytelling is a critical element of good teaching and good marketing. He always tries to find ways to relate a topic to his students' lives so they'll better remember it. He also knows that AI is here to stay, especially in the world of marketing content creation, but it will always need the human touch because it doesn't have life experiences to draw upon. Episode Links:LinkedInTwitterBooksThe Go-Giver by Bob Burg The Trusted Advisor by Charles Green  Lost and Founder by Rand Fishkin Follow The Digital Marketing Mentor: Website and Blog: thedmmentor.com Instagram: @thedmmentor Linkedin: @thedmmentor YouTube: @thedmmentor Interested in Digital Marketing Services, Careers, or Courses? Check out more from the TDMM Family: Optidge.com - Full Service Digital Marketing Agency specializing in SEO, PPC, Paid Social, and Lead Generation efforts for established B2C and B2B businesses and organizations. ODEOacademy.com - Digital Marketing online education and course platform. ODEO gives you solid digital marketing knowledge to launch/boost your career or understand your business's digital marketing strategy.

Let's get schooled in supply chain and manufacturing! In this installment of The Highly Capable Podcast, hosts Frank Cantrell and Keith Chometsky do a deep dive with a true legend in the space, Dr. Victor Wayhan, Ph. D. Sr. Professor of Practice at the University of Houston's C.T. Bauer College of Business.   Dr. Vic has been instrumental in the vision, development, and scaling of University of Houston's Supply Chain Management program.  Driving curriculum alignment with business needs, and preparing newly minted graduates for genuinely impactful work as they transition into industry.   You will not want to miss a look (listen) into Vic's amazing career journey and his significant broad impact on the function! 

Saying yes to tasks that we want to say no to is a common problem. But how do we decide which requests to turn down? Dr Vanessa Patrick PhD strategically breaks down asks into 4 useful categories. Learn to say yes to requests that align with your identity and how to communicate an empowered refusal.    “A no that stems from your identity is a much more empowered no”   Dr Vanessa Patrick PhD is a Professor of Marketing and the Associate Dean for Research at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. Her recent book “The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No That Puts You in Charge of Your Life” is an extremely practical guide in how to turn down the requests that don't align with your identity.   While Vanessa's academic research is rigorous and interesting, it is her poetic ability to translate her findings into useful frameworks and practical advice that makes her work resonate so powerfully. Her analogy of persistent askers being like a walnut tree evokes beautiful imagery that helps illustrate her point. And Tim's favorite quote from the conversation is “we leak power through our nonverbal skills.” Join our discussion to learn how this elegant nugget of wisdom can help us overcome our communication weaknesses.   Producer of Behavioral Grooves, Mary Kaliff, joins regular host Tim Houlihan on this podcast episode to ask Vanessa the questions that will help you communicate empowered refusals. We figure out how to say no to tasks that don't align with our identity and our personal priorities. But we also delve into some areas that Vanessa doesn't address in the book, such as the social norms in individualistic and collective societies, and of course, the musical influences that have shaped Vanessa's life.   And for regular listeners, you'll be relieved to know that while Kurt Nelson sadly missed the interview with Vanessa, he joins Tim and Mary in the Grooving Session to summarize and develop the key points from the discussion.   Topics  (2:56) Welcome and speed round questions. (5:13) Should we frame a refusal with “I can't” or “I don't”? (6:37) Saying no to a complete stranger compared to friends & family. (7:28) What is an empowered refusal? (10:30) Should we sometimes say yes? (12:44) How to overcome the flattery of being asked. (15:07) Why women are at much greater risk of saying yes. (16:59) How to break down asks into 4 categories. (20:26) Why you don't want to be walnut tree! (23:44) Why it's harder to say no to more powerful people. (25:07) What is compassionate self control? (30:41) The difference with empowered refusal in collective vs individualistic societies. (32:46) The 3 competencies of empowered refusal. (35:46) Life choices that have influenced Vanessa's musical choices. (41:13) Grooving Session with Tim, Mary and Kurt on saying no!   © 2023 Behavioral Grooves   Links  Vanessa's book, “The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No That Puts You in Charge of Your Life”: https://amzn.to/42N3cm1  Episode 277, No Regrets? Really? Why Regrets Actually Bring Us Hope with Daniel H. Pink: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/why-regrets-bring-us-hope/  Episode 350, How One Small Word Can Transform Our Motivation, Success And Relationships with Jonah Berger: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/words-can-transform-jonah-berger/  Episode 278, How Can Smart, Kind People Harness Their Influence? Zoe Chance: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/harness-influence-zoe-chance/  Episode 325, Can You Unlearn History And Still Love Your Country? With Dolly Chugh: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/dolly-chugh/  Episode 18, Stars – Cores – Laggards – Better Incentives for Your Sales Reps featuring Dr. Michael Ahearne: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/stars-cores-laggards-better-incentives-for-your-sales-reps-featuring-dr-michael-ahearne/  Patrick, Vanessa & Hagtvedt, Henrik. (2012). “I Don't” versus “I Can't”: When Empowered Refusal Motivates Goal-Directed Behavior. Journal of Consumer Research: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/239810645_I_Don't_versus_I_Can't_When_Empowered_Refusal_Motivates_Goal-Directed_Behavior  Patrick, Vanessa and Mead, Nicole (2016) , The taming of desire: Unspecific postponement reduces desire for and consumption of postponed temptations: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3602254 The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://amzn.to/3NdIHcw  Behavioral Grooves Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/behavioralgrooves   Musical Links  Phantom of the Opera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGb4hj-EXt0  Elvis Presley “Hound Dog”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNYWl13IWhY 

On episode 172, we welcome Dr. Vanessa Patrick to discuss the impact of people-pleasing behavior on mental health and relationships, learning to say no to break the cycle, the importance of setting boundaries, the role of cultural and societal expectations in making it difficult for individuals to say no, strategies for navigating these pressures, the relationship between saying no and decision-making and how it can help individuals make more intentional and purposeful choices, the difference between saying no and being rude, cultivating respect with assertiveness, how to effectively communicate boundaries without causing conflict, the connection between saying no and productivity, how to avoid burnout and feeling overwhelmed, the long-term benefits of saying no, and how doing so can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Dr. Vanessa Patrick is a Professor of Marketing and the Associate Dean for Research at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. Dr. Patrick has published dozens of research articles in top-tier academic journals in psychology, marketing, and management, and popular accounts of her work have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, Fast Company, Forbes, Huffington Post and Washington Post. In her research, she investigates strategies to achieve personal mastery and inspire everyday excellence in oneself and others and is a pioneer in the study of everyday consumer aesthetics. Her new book, available now, is called The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life.   | Dr. Vanessa Patrick | ► Website | https://www.vanessapatrick.net ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/vanpat23 ► Twitter l https://twitter.com/vpatrick23 ► Facebook l https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=4935501 ► Linkedin l https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessapatrick23 ► The Power of Saying No Book | https://amzn.to/42psmYk     Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment ► TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@seizethemomentpodcast  

The trend of converting commercial buildings, including offices, into residential buildings has been around for some time. However, with the increase in remote work, many home offices are replacing commercial office spaces as places to work. About 998 million square feet of office real estate across the United States is available but in search of tenants. In some cases, innovators are transforming office space that is not being used for its intended purpose into apartments and other residential spaces. But is this conversion sustainable? Does the estimated profit match the high cost of conversion?On today's episode of the Location Cubed podcast, Aaron Grisz, CPA, Real Estate Tax Partner at Weaver, speaks with Howard Altshuler, Partner-in-Charge of Real Estate Services at Weaver, to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the conversion from commercial to residential buildings.. Aaron Grisz and Howard Altshuler discussed:1. The recent increase in the conversion of commercial buildings to residential ones2. Whether the cost of conversion is worth the benefit3. The role for local govenments4. What the future holds for this type of activity“Commercial to residential renovations are not a new concept in the real estate industry. Renovating these buildings can be expensive, and the process is usually taken on by companies looking to make a statement or create a unique property. Housing will always remain a need, but the major challenge will be financing. However, the government can play a crucial role in financing these projects,” explained Altshuler.Aaron Grisz, CPA, has more than ten years of public accounting experience providing proactive tax consulting and planning services to businesses across multiple industries with a concentration in real estate, manufacturing, and distribution. He focuses on complex real estate transactions, flow-through entity taxation, corporate taxation, and ASC 740. Aaron is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA). He earned a master's degree in accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas Christian University.Howard Altshuler is the Partner-in-Charge of Real Estate Services at Weaver. He has over 30 years of public accounting experience with a focus on real estate and real estate – related clients. He received a BBA in Accounting degree from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business. Altshuler is a Certified Public Accountant.

Curt's background is broad and deep. He has Over 30 years in sales and sales management that provided him with some perspective on the art and science of integrating sales and marketing into the world of association and corporate clients. As a Professor at the University of Houston, C. T.  Bauer College of Business, Curt has had the honor and joy to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses for almost 20 years. Most of the time the topic is sales related yet in the Bauer College Master's Program he taught Business Communication. The Author of (2) books and part of an anthology in another.  Curt is the Winner of the 2017 Stevie Award for Sales Development. Now, outside the world of the people who know about the Stevie Award it is granted based on the body of work done and the submission from peers. He is the VP of Sales Development for a large Industrial Distributor – DXP Enterprises. Headquartered here in Houston, TX, we started in 1908 and have grown to over $1B in sales I manage a group of sales professionals and develop the sales training tools for 200+ outside sales, 230+ inside sales, and 30+ Sales managers. I created the DXP University and DXP Sales Gym, based off the idea of a Learning Management System (LMS) that can connect with the sales teams that are not in Houston. I travel throughout the US and Canada teaching Sales, Negotiation, Customer Service, and Presentation Skills.Curt's superpower? In sales, making the connection and keeping the connection to prospects, customers, clients, and members.Connect and bounce ideas around with Curt at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/curttueffert or by email at ctueffertgmail.comPICK UP CURT's BOOKS ON AMAZON"5 Stones For Slaying giants - Critical Success Factors for Business and Life"Kindle:  https://amzn.to/3Y96rBUPaperback:  https://amzn.to/3KBO6uh"201 Sales Motivators Kindle Edition" https://amzn.to/3Z2pqPHDigital Business Cards Let's speed up your follow up. Get a digital business card.Altogether Domains, Hosting and More Bringing your business online - domain names, web design, branded email, security, hosting and more.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDesignrr Get Instant Transcripts from your Podcast, Video, or Webinar Riverside.fm Professional Remote Content Creation StudioDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease Rate & ReviewVisit Altogether Marketing LLC

Welcome to Optidge's Office Hours! Our Office Hours episodes are your go-to for details, how-to's, and advice on specific marketing topics. Join our fellow Optidge team members, and sometimes even 1:1 teachings from Danny himself, in these shorter, marketing-focused episodes every few weeks. Get ready to get marketing!Summary Learn the differences between paid search campaigns with a manual bidding strategy vs an automated (or smart) bidding strategy as we discuss the best methods you can use to optimize your ad spend. Rachael Howle is the Head of Paid Search at Optidge and shares her knowledge and experience utilizing manual bidding strategies and how and when to switch campaigns to automated bidding in Google Ads. Episode Highlights [6:52] Rachael and Danny chat about the differences between manual and automated bidding, including how automated bidding utilizes Google's platform.[8:55] Rachael discusses different automated bidding strategies and goals.[9:52] The successes we've seen moving to Maximize Conversions campaigns, and steps to take to evaluate manual bidding campaigns. [17:28] Why the big push from Google to shift to automated bid strategies?[20:44] Rachael provides insight into the continued need for the human touch with campaigns. Automation is only part of it; it's only a tool. You still need to have the master craftsman. [22:55] Danny and Rachael dive into the significant benefits of utilizing an agency to manage your paid search campaigns[24:24] Rachael shares her parting thoughts: manual bidding is certainly still worthwhile. Episode LinksUniversity of TexasUniversity of Houston, Bauer College of BusinessGoogle Ads Automated BiddingAutomated Bidding StrategiesWe Had a Little Real Estate ProblemProject Hail MaryThe Humanized LeaderRachael on LinkedInFollow The Digital Marketing Mentor: Website and Blog: thedmmentor.com Instagram: @thedmmentor Linkedin: @thedmmentor YouTube: @thedmmentor Interested in Digital Marketing Services, Careers, or Courses? Check out more from the TDMM Family: Optidge.com - Full Service Digital Marketing Agency specializing in SEO, PPC, Paid Social, and Lead Generation efforts for established B2C and B2B businesses and organizations. ODEOacademy.com - Digital Marketing online education and course platform. ODEO gives you solid digital marketing knowledge to launch/boost your career or understand your business's digital marketing strategy.

Shay Lovett, Recruiting ConsultantInsperity Recruiting ServicesShay is currently a recruiting consultant with Insperity, a PEO (professional employer organization) that provides human resource and administrative services to small- and medium-sized business. She has 25 years of human resources experience with a primary focus on talent acquisition and recruiting. In her current role, she works directly with hundreds of clients to understand their recruiting needs and challenges to develop a solid recruitment strategy. Shay leverages her knowledge of various recruiting strategies, interview techniques, and economic markets to help identify top talent for her clients. She is a Certified Internet Recruiter, has partnered with the University of Houston's C.T. Bauer College of Business on numerous interviewing and resume writing workshops, and has sat on numerous panel discussions. Recruiting is definitely her passion. Prior to joining Insperity, Shay spent 18 years in human resources with JPMorgan Chase in various generalist and leadership roles.  She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Houston and is located in Insperity's corporate headquarters in Kingwood, Texas.  Insperity isn't just HR outsourcing, it's HR that makes a difference.TM Our comprehensive, scalable HR solutions offer an optimal blend of service and technology to facilitate growth by streamlining processes related to payroll, benefits, talent management and HR compliance. We provide the tools to help you lighten your administrative load, maximize productivity and manage risks – so you can focus on growth. Learn more at Insperity.com.  Recommended ReadsThe Future of Recruiting: 8 Ways to Win the Talent War: Read Here! 

Julia Buthman is the Managing Director of Prudential Private Capital's Dallas Corporate Finance office.  She oversees the private placement and junior capital activity in a six-state region of the Southwestern US.  Prior to this role, Julia served as Senior Vice President in Prudential Private Capital responsible for the Minneapolis office-based territory.  Julia joined PPC in 2000.  Prior to joining PPC, Julia was with Bank of Montreal for approximately 15 years in a variety of roles.  Her most recent role at BMO was serving as a Managing Director in the Food Group, with a specialization in Food Retail/Wholesale and Foodservice. Julia currently serves as a Director on multiple portfolio companies, as well as Volunteers of America, Texas chapter.  Previously, Julia served on the board of the North Texas Food Bank, The First Tee of Dallas and is a former chairperson for Dallas-based Executive Women's Roundtable. Julia received a BS in Psychology from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from the University of Houston's Bauer College of Business.

About Money Study Group for Students of Personal Finance at the Bauer College of Business at University of Houston Missional Money Financial Planning CourseMissional Money Financial Planning is an online self-study self-paced course designed to help investors create a compelling financial plan in 30 days. Save More MoneyPay Lower TaxesBuild a Better RetirementPrinciples and ProcessMissional Money Financial Planning is based on the principles and process outlined in Jim Munchbach's books: Make Your Money Count, What Matters Most, and Allied for Success. The online course features The Blueprint for Financial Success™.

Guest, Mila Golovine Graduate of the first class of the University of Houston (UH) Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship (WCE) at Bauer College of Business, Ludmila (Mila) Rusakova Golovine, years later, runs the global language solutions company she presented in her class business plan and then started in 1993.  She has grown MasterWord into a world-ranked Top 50 multi-million-dollar company that delivers language access and enables success of international organizations, projects, and initiatives in over 400+ languages. Golovine, who speaks Russian, French and English, is the driving force behind MasterWord's mission to Connect People Across Language and Culture.  She is respected nationally and internationally for her innovative management processes and industry-leading client solutions.  As a professional translator, interpreter and business leader, she has guided MasterWord's scope and capabilities, understanding the complexities of the global marketplace and providing her teams the tools to hone razor-sharp plans of action that generate successful results. She excels at providing clients innovative solutions based on creative thinking, strategic planning, the latest in technology and doing business with heart. After graduating with a double major in Finance and Marketing from UH Bauer College, Golovine completed her Masters coursework in Entrepreneurship at the UH Wolff Center, where she continues to participate as a mentor and guest lecturer. She was recognized with the Outstanding Young Alumni of UH Award in 1997 and decades later featured as a most prominent alumnus of the UH Bauer College in the Bloomberg Business Week profile. In 2014 she was the first WCE alum to endow a scholarship at her alma mater and in 2014 and 2015 achieved the Houston Business Journal (HBJ) “Cougar 100” for Top 100 UH Alumni businesses. Her work has been recognized by the following awards and rankings: HBJ Outstanding CEO of a Medium-Sized Company (2017); EY Entrepreneur of the Year Gulf Coast Area Finalist (2017); Enterprising Women magazine “Enterprising Women of the Year” (2016), Certificate of Congressional Recognition G7 “Excellence in International Service award (2015), Houston Woman magazine “Savvy Sister Award” (2013), “Houston's 50 Most Influential Women of 2017” Houston Woman Magazine, “Top 100 Women Owned Businesses” in Texas and “Top 500 Women-Owned Businesses” in the U.S. (DiversityBusiness.com), one of “15 Largest Language Services Providers in North America” and one of “50 Largest Language Services Providers Worldwide” (Common Sense Advisory). Throughout her career Golovine has prioritized community service by heading initiatives and generating support for Friends of Integrative Medicine at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Greater Houston Partnership, Jung Center – Houston, Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research and Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators (founding member). She serves on the Board of the Rothko Chapel, Advisory Board for the Mind, Body, Spirit Institute of the Jung Center, chairs the Advisory Subcommittee for the Translation and Interpretation Program at the Houston Community College, is the Chapter Manager for the Texas Chapter of Women in Localization and a member of the International Women's Forum, Charter 100, and Women's Business Enterprise Alliance. Golovine contributes to the arts and fields of mindful leadership, multicultural workplaces, entrepreneurship and social justice/human trafficking as a patron, speaker and writer for UH Bauer College, The Entrepreneurship Institute Presidents' Forum, national and local professional interpreter & translator associations, among others, and as a member of the National Speakers Associatio

How to Setup Your BayRock PlanThere are a few key steps in setting up your plan in BayRock and in this post, I'll outline the steps and some information to help you get the most out of your experience. This article is intended for Students of Personal Finance at the Bauer College of Business at University of Houston. However, the steps outlined below will help you get started whether you're a UH Student or a BayRock client, or if you're just wanting to follow along and build your first financial plan, welcome!Getting StartedSubscribe to our Podcast in iTunes and everywhere Podcasts are playedEnroll in Money Study Group OnlineUpdate Your Plan using this link - CLICK HERE NOW.Jump in and start tracking your financial progress right away. Once you get started , I'll be able to see monitor your activity from my advisor dashboard.You will be prompted to enter a password and create an account.Please bookmark the page and be sure to save your password.For your convenience, we've included easy links at the top of our pages and posts on our websites at BayRock Financial and also at Missional Money.Download the RightCapital Mobile AppThe RightCapital mobile app is available for iPhone and Android devices. Clients can visit the App Store or Google Play store to download the App.RightCapital mobile app download links:Apple App Store downloadGoogle Play Store download Apple App Store downloadSearch for RightCapitalClick the blue Get buttonOnce the download is complete, click the blue Open buttonInsert your login information when prompted Google Play Store downloadBayRock and RightCapital Mobile AppSearch for RightCapitalClick the green Install buttonOnce the download is complete, click the green Open buttonLogin using the same email and password you used to create your account in previous step.

What is a Financial Plan?What is a financial plan - to you? That's a question I've been asking in my Personal Finance class at the Bauer College of Business at University of Houston. Long before I started teaching Personal Finance on a college campus, I learned that the definition of a financial plan is different from one person to the next. Season Two: What is a Financial Plan. Over the course of this semester at UH and also in Season Two of the Missional Money Podcast, I'll be unpacking the essential elements of financial planning while answering the question WHAT IS A FINANCIAL PLAN. I hope you'll join me.Let's Make Your Plan!As a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional, I've learned a thing or two about financial planning.Money Study Group is an online self-study self-paced course designed to teach students how to become a millionaire by age 50. The course was developed at the Bauer College of Business at University of Houston and is in its 13th year of production. Enroll in Money Study Group for a one-time fee of $75.95After enrolling in Money Study Group, there is no cost for you to create, update, and manage your financial plan using our favorite planning tool; RightCapital is our premium planning software brought to you by BayRock.BayRock Purpose StatementBayRock is dedicated to helping individual investors, families, and business owners manage the risk and opportunity of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their highest purpose. How it WorksSubscribe to our Podcast in iTunes and everywhere Podcasts are playedEnroll in Money Study Group OnlineUpdate Your Plan using this link.Get started tracking your financial progress today, I'll be able to see monitor your activity from my dashboard.

Greg often discusses what academia is doing to improve the entrepreneurial failure rate, and this week he's highlighting one of the best programs in the country. The Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston has been named the #1 undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the United States for the third consecutive year. On the podcast, Greg is joined by David Cook, the Executive Director of Wolff Center. In part one, David shares what sets The Wolff Center apart from other entrepreneurship programs and the biggest changes he's seen from student/entrepreneurs.

This morning we're driving to the intersection of energy, commodities and risk with University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business Professor, Craig Pirrong. Pirrong's extensive research focuses on the economics of commodity markets, the relation between market fundamentals and commodity price dynamics — and the implications of this relation for the pricing of commodity derivatives. If you're interested in hearing two economists discuss Wednesday's CFTC roundtable discussion on the FTX proposal, you won't want to miss this episode. This week's headlines aside, we're tapping into Craig's expertise for his take on what tools and technologies could push us toward more secure and smarter markets.

Missional Money is a podcast, an online course, and a premium planning portal all designed to help individual investors, families, and business owners manage the risk and opportunity of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their highest purpose. Hi, I'm Jim Munchbach, CFP® Professional and CEO of BayRock Financial in Houston, Texas. I created Missional Money to provide financial education for BayRock clients, our families, and my students at the Bauer College of Business at University of Houston where I teach Personal Finance.Missional Money Podcast is available in iTunes and everywhere podcasts are played. I try to post an episode each week, typically on the weekend. Each episode is also posted on our YouTube channel: Missional Money. Feel free to Leave a 5 Star Review and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Post your questions or comments in your iTunes review or in YouTube comments and I'll give a shoutout on the next episode of the Missional Money Podcast.Make Your Money Count is the title of our free online course and its based on my book by the same name.

Danny Gavin is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Optidge, a Houston-based digital marketing agency. Danny is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston's C.T. Bauer College of Business, teaching master-level classes and executive education on social media and search engine marketing. He is also the Founder of ODEO Academy, where he provides digital marketing education and practical application to help people land a job and get a better grasp of this changing world of digital marketing.  In this episode… Agency owners are specialists in the services they render but also wear many different hats to serve their clients better. One of the toughest challenges they face is taking off some of those hats and letting others come in to help scale the business. It's a nightmare that keeps them twisting and turning in bed.  Are you facing these same challenges in your business? Today's guest, Danny Gavin, had a similar experience but moved past it to grow his business. What was his secret recipe? Delegation. It's a tough pill to swallow, but if Danny could do it, you can too.  Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring the Founder and Chief Strategist of Optidge, Danny Gavin. They discuss Danny's journey to becoming an agency owner, how he's been able to scale and grow, creating and marketing a course, and many things in-between.

Welcome UH Faculty and Students!Visit UHFinance.com to learn more andSubscribe to Missional Money PodcastEnroll to Make Your Money Count (Course)SignUp and Let's Make a Plan!Make Your Money Count (Online Course)FREE for Faculty and Students at the Bauer College of Business at University of Houston.Your Family MembersYour Friends and Your AssociatesInvest Without Guessing About RiskTake our 5 Minute Risk SurveyPutting Your the Risk Number at the center of your planning process helps you manage the risk and opportunity of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize your highest purpose. We'll use your Risk Number to analyze and monitor every single security in your portfolioWe then run a cross-correlation analysis under the hood and roll it up for your family's portfolioThis ensures the highest possible level of transparencyYou get sophisticated analytics to help you manage the risk — and opportunity — of everyday life.Let's Talk About Your Risk NumberRather than getting caught up in the ocean of information available online and elsewhere, it's important to focus on reliable sources of data that have stood the test of time – delivered to you in a format you can easily understand.Let's Put Your Risk Number at the center of your planWe'll use your Risk Number to analyze and monitor every single security in your portfolioWe'll run a cross-correlation analysis under the hood of your entire portfolioWe'll give you the highest possible level of transparency into your investmentsWe'll deliver sophisticated analytics to help you manage the risk — and opportunity — of everyday life. How to Build a Better RetirementJim Munchbach is dedicated to helping individual investors, families, and business owners manage the risk and opportunity of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their highest purpose. Save More MoneyInvest More CarefullyPay Less TaxesTax Efficient Planning StrategiesThe second law of personal finance is the law of Tax-Advantaged Investing. The IRS makes the law. Your job is to take advantage of the law. By creating a Tax-Advantaged Investment Plan, you will pay lower taxes, save more money and build a better retirement. How to Setup Your Plan

In this episode, we sit down with Chuck Konderla as he shares his testimonies with us. Chuck walks through the stories that made him continue to trust in God's will, and how he has managed to find peace through tribulations. supportchistjoseph.org We appreciate you joining us on another episode of Victory Groove! Please take a moment to like, comment, and subscribe, and look out for new episodes coming soon!  Dr. Eli Jones is a Professor of Marketing, Lowry and Peggy Mays Eminent Scholar, and the former Dean of Mays Business School at his alma mater, Texas A&M University.  He served as the Dean of three flagship business schools for over 13 years.  Prior to becoming a dean, he was on the faculty at the University of Houston as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor with tenure, Full Professor, Associate Dean for Executive Education Programs, Director of the Program for Excellence in Selling, and founding Executive Director of the Sales Excellence Institute at the University of Houston in the Bauer College of Business.  He has published sales and sales management research in top academic journals and is a co-author of two professional books, Selling ASAP, and Strategic Sales Leadership: Breakthrough Thinking for Breakthrough Results. He recently released his new book, Run Toward Your Goliaths, a book about his and his wife's faith journey. He is the recipient of Excellence in Teaching awards on the university, national, and international levels having taught strategic selling, advanced professional selling, key accounts selling, sales leadership, and marketing strategy at the undergraduate, MBA levels and in executive education programs. Before becoming a professor, Jones worked in sales and sales management for three Fortune 500 global companies. 

How to Invest in a Super Bubble Super Bubble is an old idea. The News people say we very well may be in, near, or around the Super Bubble level. We've definitely seen Super Bubble activity in the Stock Market in several sectors. Before you reach for your mouse to make your next trade, let me share a few thoughts, ideas, and strategies to help you Make Your Money Count in this Super Bubble season.Jeremy Grantham has been broadcasting what investors should own when the super bubble pops. I'd like to help you see both sides of the Super Bubble so that you can have a better chance of making money when the market soars, sinks, or just floats along while the super bubble inflates over time.Grantham the guru says holding cash, avoiding US stocks, and bargain hunting in emerging markets is the name of the Super Bubble game. Grantham is right about owning high-quality US stocks that can weather serious market downturns like the one we're in this month, February 2022.Grantham has predicted that the US is in our 4th super bubble of the past hundred years. His warning is that the S&P 500 will crash over 40% to around 2,500 after the super bubble pops. But timing is a tricky piece of business when you're playng with Mr. Market.Jeremy Grantham has a lot more experience than I do and far be it from me to pretend that I have a better strategy for making money than the veteran investor and GMO cofounder. But I do know that one thing he's not saying is a lot more critical than anything I've heard him say so far...3 Things To Do NowCreate a compelling Financial PlanReview your investment portfolioLearn how to Make Your Money Count Let's Make a PlanBuy Low, Sell High, and Make Your Money Count every step of the way. Investment management is certainly important but if you don't have a well defined, and well-coordinated financial plan, your chances of success will be severely limited. With a good, up to date, well coordinated financial plan, you can make mistakes in your investment portfolio and still maintain a very high probablity of success.RiskAlyze Your InvestmentsYou can invest a lot of time and energy trying to hedge your portfolio against a series of historic market bubbles. Be carefully aware of the daily frenzy of media noise makers and their agenda of selling their news. Yes, the Super Bubble that may get popped by Putin's invasion of Ukraine. But before we go 100% to cash -- or worst jump into Gold, let's take a closer look at a few of the tools and strategies we have available to manage risk - and opportunity.You always need some cash reserves because when the Super Bubble busts, there will be some great buying opportunities. Owning a small amount of gold and silver in your portfolio is great, but today's more likely the day to take some profit. Today would not be the day to buy gold or silver IMO.Grantham thinks its time to start avoiding US stocks. What do you think? Or, what do you think I think? I think we might want to look at a chart of two. I agree with Grantham about owning high-quality US Stocks but we all know what will happen to every asset class on the planet when the Super Bubble pops. S&P 500 stocks generally do better than global in pullbacks like we're having now. Subscribe to Make Your Money Count Today we're officially launching our online course: Make Your Money Count. The course is sponsored by BayRock and its free for clients of BayRock, family members, and faculty at the Bauer College of Business at University of Houston. Listen to Missional Money PodcastIn each episode moving forward, I'll use the Missional Money podcast to teach you everything I know about financial planning and investment management. Here are just a few...

In today's episode, Eli is joined by Victoria Walker to discuss her experiences with depression and how she turned that energy into helping others understand the importance of their thoughts. Listen to an exhilarating discussion about mental health, how turning to God may be a solution, and learn about the many things she's doing from her published book, digital course, and podcast! We appreciate you joining us on another episode of Victory Groove! Please take a moment to like, comment, and subscribe! Look out for new episodes coming soon!  Connect with Victoria Walker at Choose2Think.co, check out her podcast “Choose 2 Think”, and her book! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MX7BMSF/ Lessons explored in this episode/or what the listener can take away:  Choose God's thoughts over your own Knowing God is involved smooths our life's journey.   Roots and rocks will always appear in our daily walk. Our faith, trust in His benevolence, and love helps us move confidently forward in life.Dr. Eli Jones is a Professor of Marketing, Lowry and Peggy Mays Eminent Scholar, and the former Dean of Mays Business School at his alma mater, Texas A&M University.  He served as the Dean of three flagship business schools for over 13 years.  Prior to becoming a dean, he was on the faculty at the University of Houston as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor with tenure, Full Professor, Associate Dean for Executive Education Programs, Director of the Program for Excellence in Selling, and founding Executive Director of the Sales Excellence Institute at the University of Houston in the Bauer College of Business.  He has published sales and sales management research in top academic journals and is a co-author of two professional books, Selling ASAP, and Strategic Sales Leadership: Breakthrough Thinking for Breakthrough Results. He recently released his new book, Run Toward Your Goliaths, a book about his and his wife's faith journey. He is the recipient of Excellence in Teaching awards on the university, national, and international levels having taught strategic selling, advanced professional selling, key accounts selling, sales leadership, and marketing strategy at the undergraduate, MBA levels and in executive education programs. Before becoming a professor, Jones worked in sales and sales management for three Fortune 500 global companies. Victoria D. Walker - As a devotional writer for Guideposts Strength & Grace magazine, certified Christian life coach, host of the Choose 2 Think podcast, director & educator at Choose 2 Think Academy, Christian speaker, as well as a university Spanish instructor for nearly 30 years, Victoria inspires others to find happiness through her signature and transformative method for mind renewal: The 7 R's for Living Your Best Thought Life. Victoria has written Bible studies, taught Sunday School, led and spoken at small women's groups, authored books, and blogged for years. Her writing has also been featured in Just Between Us, a world-renowned Christian magazine. She's the proud mother to four children and three grandchildren and makes her home in idyllic Midway, Kentucky, with Rico the MorKY (her 5-pound Maltese Yorkie mix and blog mascot and frequent podcast guest) at her side. CONNECT with Victoria at https://www.choose2think.co/ Often, what we think about ourselves may be completely out of sync with what God thinks about us. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Victoria D. Walker, Choose2Think, who shares how she overcame anxiety and depression by taking control of her thoughts and believing what God says about her. www.elijones.com    

Insurance 101 Assignment: Add Home and Auto Insurance to Your Plan Insurance (Risk Management) is an essential element of Personal Finance. You'll spend a lot of money buying insurance in your lifetime. So, a little insurance knowledge can help you Make Your Money Count.This week, we're focusing on Property and Casualty insurance. In this assignment, you will add insurance to your financial plan. The following information will help you understand Homeowners and Auto Insurance so that you can add the coverage you need to protect your investment (your new home and car).Part One: Get Auto Insurance QuoteObtain One Auto Insurance Quote online (or in a local insurance agency). You can use your actual car, a family car, or a friend's car to obtain the quote. Or, feel free to use the car you “pretended” to buy in your credit crush assignment for the auto quote.Save the quote (PDF) along with your comments related to each coverage you selected - see below, Part Three. Be sure to address the following coverages in your comments:— Collision and Deductible (Earn 5 extra points by getting a quote for more than one deductible. How much will you save if you take a $1,000 deductible? Is it worth it? Or, how much more will you pay if you take a $250 deductible?)— Comprehensive and Deductible - Consider getting a quote for more than one deductible. - How much will you save if you take a $1,000 deductible? - Is it worth it? Or, - How much more will you pay if you take a $250 deductible?)— Liability 100/500/100 (address each of these three numbers and what they mean)— Rental — Emergency Road Service— Personal Injury Protection 2500/5000/10000— Medical Payments Coverage 2500/5000/10000If you're employed, you will want PIP (Personal Injury Protection); if you're unemployed, you will want MPC (Medical Payments Coverage).— Uninsured— UnderinsuredAlso discuss any other coverage offered by the agent you meet with or talk to online. In order to receive full credit for this assignment, you will need to convince me that you understand each of the coverages listed above.— What is a deductible? How does it work? Explain that, too.Part Two: Add Auto and Homeowners Insurance to Your PlanLink to this post:https://missionalmoney.com/financial-training/car-insurance/Enroll in Money Study Group Online:https://moneystudygroup.com Enroll in Make Your Money Count (Free Course for NON-Students at the Bauer College of Business at University of Houston):https://missionalmoney.com Sponsored by BayRockhttps://bayrockfinancial.com

 CEOs around the country for the last year and a half now have been seeking to have their employees talk about race and the kind of adjustments that can be made in the workplace.  This episode focuses on that.  Dr. Enrica Ruggs, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Houston and Dr. Derek Avery, C.T. Bauer Chair of Inclusive Leadership at the University of Houston will explore how to discuss the complex and urgent issues of race while in the workplace.  Although we'll speak explicitly about black and white race relations, the ideas can apply when considering other groups that experienced discrimination. Their BRAVE framework highlights the importance of explicitly talking about race and provides advice on how to begin productive workplace conversations. Tips include the rationale for building conversational competence with an approach that illustrates what inclusion really looks like in committed organizations. 

Bauer SPO is excited to bring the third season of SPO Coffee Chats, this Fall 2021 semester! Tee Nguyen - VP of Student Development and Ashley Tran - VP of Alumni Relations will be your co-hosts this season, and will be joined by supply chain professionals to discuss all things related to the industry, the C.T. Bauer College of Business' supply chain major program, academic and personal growth, as well as internship and career progression in supply chain management. Our first episode of the season introduces our President, Megan Nguyen, and Executive Vice President, Tina Phan, for the Fall 2021 semester. Check out the full podcast to learn more about your officers and what the team has planned for the semester!GUESTS: Megan Nguyen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/megnnguyen/) Tina Phan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anhtphan/)HOSTS: Tee Nguyen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thnguyen21/) Ashley Tran (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyktrann/)

This episode is sponsored by RNMKRS (pronounced "Rainmakers"), the artificial intelligence powered virtual sales role play competition. Need objective feedback on your selling approach? Need a lot of practice  to refine your skills? Visit RNMKRS at https://www.rnmkrs.org/ to get started today!Visit The Sales Lab at https://thesaleslab.org and check out all our guests' recommended readings at https://thesaleslab.org/reading-listTo listen to The Sales Lab Podcast on your favorite apps, visit https://thesaleslab.simplecast.com/ and select your preferred method of listening.Connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/saleslabpodcastConnect with us on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesaleslabSubscribe to The Sales Lab channel on YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp703YWbD3-KO73NXUTBI-Q

This episode is sponsored by RNMKRS (pronounced "Rainmakers"), the artificial intelligence powered virtual sales role play competition. Need objective feedback on your selling approach? Need a lot of practice  to refine your skills? Visit RNMKRS at https://www.rnmkrs.org/ to get started today!Visit The Sales Lab at https://thesaleslab.org and check out all our guests' recommended readings at https://thesaleslab.org/reading-listTo listen to The Sales Lab Podcast on your favorite apps, visit https://thesaleslab.simplecast.com/ and select your preferred method of listening.Connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/saleslabpodcastConnect with us on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesaleslabSubscribe to The Sales Lab channel on YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp703YWbD3-KO73NXUTBI-Q

Our guest on this episode of SPO Coffee Chats is Tracy Dong from Tesla. A Global Supply Manager at Tesla, she graduated from Portland State University for her undergraduate studies and received her Master of Science in Supply Chain Management at the C.T. Bauer College of Business where she was also the T.A. for our very own Dr. Bradley Miller. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about Tracy, her journey to working at Tesla, and her tips on how you can land your dream career.GUEST:Tracy Dong (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-dong/)HOSTS:Elle Estanol (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-estanol)William Messenger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdmessenger/)