Podcast appearances and mentions of Brian Nolan

Brian Nolan, Assistant General Secretary of the Connect Trade Union; Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford

As generative AI transforms the way businesses operate, understanding copyright risks has never been more critical. In this episode, host Julian Dibbell sits down with Rich Assmus and Brian Nolan, partners in our Intellectual Property practice, to unpack the U.S. Copyright Office's latest report on generative AI and copyright law. They dive into the high-stakes legal questions surrounding the use of copyrighted content to train AI models, including hot-button issues like model weights and retrieval-augmented generation. They also discuss how courts may apply the fair use doctrine to generative AI, with a close look at transformativeness, market impact, and other key factors.

Brian Nolan, Co-founder and President of Nolan Consulting Group, and Business Coach Sydney Bates discuss  the rollout of the NEW Hourglass Scorecard, a dynamic assessment tool for trades businesses focused on building value and growth. They explain how this updated version of the Business Systems Checklist helps identify a company's current status and future goals, helps align expectations and develop customized strategies for companies at different revenue stages.  It sets the stage for REAL implementation opportunities. Actually provides weight to the systems you're looking to implement and the value of those opportunitiesTo access the Hourglass Scorecard Resources, connect with Molly@nolancg.com! 

Crisis planning should be non-negotiable for every business owner, regardless of age or company size. On today's episode with Brian Nolan we  discuss why having a comprehensive crisis plan isn't just about preparing for worst-case scenarios, but a strategic tool that protects your business, provides peace of mind, and ensures your team (and family) can confidently navigate unexpected challenges in your absence.

Nolan Consulting Group Co-Founder & President, Brian Nolan, explores the multifaceted dimensions of effective leadership - How do YOU show up as a Leader? Brian breaks down how leaders can better understand their personal leadership style through strengths identification, Working Genius assessments, DISC profiles, adapting to team needs and understanding blindspots. Discover practical frameworks to help you recognize blind spots and show up as your best leadership self.

In this episode, our three guests - Brian Nolan, Sydney Bates & Maureen Richard - explore how principles from Will Guidara's "Unreasonable Hospitality" can transform workplace culture beyond the restaurant industry. They discuss the critical distinction between basic service and genuine hospitality, emphasizing the importance of hiring for cultural fit and values over technical skills alone. The conversation highlights how leadership teams must prioritize caring for employees as the foundation for exceptional customer experiences, with practical insights on developing a unique company "way" that empowers team members to deliver personalized acts of kindness.

What does it actually mean to get OUT of the hourglass? It's a phrase we speak to often here at Nolan Consulting Group and a core part of our mission statement. We released an episode on this topic back in July 2022 and its relevancy today remains at the forefront of conversations we continue to have with new clients and existing as they grow their businesses. In this episode  re-release, Brian Nolan, President & Co-Founder of Nolan Consulting Group explains what it means to be stuck in the hourglass, in a variety of scenarios, and how NCG helps owners transition out of the hourglass at different points of their business lifecycle. This intriguing discussion will leave you with renewed motivation and inspiration to pursue your own vision ...or to create one if you haven't yet!

In this episode of Out of the Hourglass, Brian Nolan, Jim Bradley, and Molly Nolan delve into the trades industry's evolving landscape, and the influence of private equity on small business transitions. They announce the February launch of the Sellers & Acquisition Peer Group, designed to support business owners navigating valuation, sale preparation, and post-sale planning. The conversation explores the emotional and strategic aspects of exiting a business, the growing appeal of the trades, and the importance of building a network of advisors to maximize business value.

Financial Advice With Dave McCarthy Remembering Joe Dolan Concert , celebrating the Life and music of Joe Dolan featuring members of the Joe Dolan Family comes to The Townhall Theatre Galway 1st February History Talks with Brian Nolan

On our first episode of season three, I'm speaking with the former principal dancer of the Australian Ballet, the much loved Adam Bull. Adam grew up in outer Melbourne and by a stroke of luck, his primary school teacher at his local school suggested he try dance. He did, and it became a love affair that has lasted a lifetime. By the time he was a teenager, he was training under Brian Nolan at Dance World 3 0 1 before joining the Australian Ballet School and then being accepted straight into the Australian Ballet. In this wonderful interview recorded just five days before Adam's final performance in Melbourne. Adam reflects on his career, he speaks of his early life growing up, dancing, joining the company, and of course making principal. But we also talk about more about love, about his onstage relationship with Amber Scott, his thoughts on marriage and what it feels like to dance for the national company for 22 years. Talking Pointes was recorded on traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, Awabakal and Worimi. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Production dream team ✨Hosted by @byclaudialawsonProduced by @fjordreviewAdditional Production @clinttopicSound & Editing @outputmediaStudios @brightsidesydney@sawtoothstudios

In this episode, we dive into the Reflected Best Self Exercise™ (RBSE) with Brian Nolan, a powerful personal development tool designed to help you see your best self through the eyes of others. Originating from research from the Center for Positive Organizations (Ross School of Business, University of Michigan), RBSE invites participants to gather stories from those around them, uncovering their unique strengths and impact on the world around them. We'll explore how this exercise has been transformative in Mastermind Retreats we're facilitating with Business Owners and how combined with the topic of Resistance from War of Art by Stephen Pressfield, we can discuss the importance of shifting focus from weaknesses to strengths in personal and professional growth. It's time to be the leader you were meant to be. To learn more about the Reflected Best Self Exercise, visit: https://reflectedbestselfexercise.com/ 

Anton is joined by Brian Nolan from Leinster Open Sea, who is competing in his 31st Liffey Swim. The annual Liffey Swim takes place in September each year, and boasts over 400 competitors. Hit ‘play' to hear more about Brian's ‘family tradition' of swimming the length of the capital's river.

We're changing things up today on Out of the Hourglass! We're sharing an excerpt from our Keynote presentation at the Grand Summit Conference last month  in Savannah. The conference theme was "Build Your Inner Citadel." A citadel is a fortress or castle - built for war, bulletproof. Now consider your organization the same way - how can you make it bulletproof, ready to face and win battles against the problem we face when owning a business? Brian Nolan and Colin Nolan shared seven fortifications at the conference. Today, you'll hear about four of those fortifications. If you're interested in the others, reach out. In the meantime, consider how you can build your own inner Citadel as you listen.

Today we are talking about Family Business dynamics and to do that we've brought on Brian Nolan our Managing Partner here at NCG and Senior Business Coach  This is an important topic, and while most people know that here at Nolan Consulting, we are a family business, but we also work with a lot of companies that employ family members  - whether it's a husband and wife team, adult children or extended family joining the business - it's important to think about how that impacts the dynamics,  not only within your family but also within the organization itself.  This episode aims to hit at areas in need of clarity, whether it's the pathway to share-holdership, employment agreements or family values, there is a framework needed to create boundaries and ensure healthy relationships, both in and outside the workplace. Remember, the business should SERVE the family… and not the other way around. 

Happy New Year!  We hope everybody had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to tackle the year ahead and the goals put in place.  WE are ready to kick off our new season of Out of the Hourglass with Brian Nolan, Managing Partner here at Nolan Consulting Group to hear his perspective on 2024 and what's to come, the THEME that he is leaning into for the year and how he's coaching his clients with that mindset.On a quick programming note, Out of the Hourglass will release bi-weekly episodes through January and will return with weekly episodes starting February 7th. 

Menschen lieben Geschichten. Und die Iren anscheinend ganz besonders. Sie sind Meister im Storytelling. Bester Beweis: Bis dato, Stand Ende 2023, hat das Land vier Literaturnobelpreisträger hervorgebracht. Doch auch im Alltag verstehen es die Iren meisterhaft, unterhaltsame Geschichten zu erzählen. Davon konnte ich mich auf meiner Reise auf die grüne Insel überzeugen. Auf meinen Stationen Galway – einer malerischen Stadt an der irischen Westküste – und in der Hauptstadt Dublin habe ich einen Satz immer wieder gehört: “In Ireland we never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Fakten sind gut – eine gute Geschichte ist aber besser. Sie bleibt im Gedächtnis und berührt uns emotional. Doch nicht nur das: Geschichten sind ein zentrales Element jeder Kultur. Sie dienen seit jeher dazu, Wissen und Werte zu bewahren, zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen zu fördern, Unterhaltung zu bieten und kulturelle Identität zu definieren und zu festigen. Geschichten sind also eine hervorragende Möglichkeit ein Land, seine Menschen – und nicht zuletzt seine Kultur kennenzulernen. Und genau auf so eine kulturelle Entdeckungstour durch Irland möchte ich dich in dieser und in einer weiteren Podcast-Folge mitnehmen. Musik, Tanz, Literatur, Sprache, Essen und Sport: Du erfährst, was Irland kulturell so einzigartig macht. Und das anhand von Geschichten, die mir Menschen unterwegs erzählt haben. Da ist Claire, die in Galway Food-Touren leitet. Jonathan Margetts, der die Jahrhunderte alte Tradition des legendären „Claddagh-Rings“ weiterführt. Chris Kelly, der einst mit dem Irish-Folk- und Tanz-Ensemble „Riverdance“ weltweit Erfolge feierte und nun mit seiner Show „Trad on the Prom“ in Galway sesshaft geworden ist. Der Student James, der durch die Geschichte des Trinity Colleges in Dublin führt – inklusive der beeindruckenden Bibliothek, die das „Book of Kells“ beherbergt. Eine illustrierte Handschrift der vier Evangelien aus dem achten Jahrhundert. Finbar und John, die in Dublin eine literarische Pub-Tour leiten und Irlands Literaten auf unterhaltsame Art feiern und zu Leben erwecken. John O'Hara, der Dublins bewegte Geschichte in und auswendig kennt. Jane, die auf Stadionführungen im Dubliner „Croke Park“ in Irlands bizarre Sportarten Hurling, Gaelic Football und Camogie einführt. Was für Sportfans außerhalb Irlands eher an Aktivitäten aus einem Harry Potter Roman erinnert, begeistert hier die Massen. Und last but not least Brian Nolan, Stadtführer aus Galway. Brian hat lange in den USA gelebt und ist nun in seine Heimat zurückgekehrt. In Galway bietet er Stadtführungen an. Sein Wissen geht aber weit über die mit knapp 85.000 Einwohnern hinter Dublin und Corks drittgrößte Stadt Irlands hinaus. Zudem ist Brian ein begnadeter Storyteller mit feinem Humor. Er begleitet uns durch dieses zweiteilige Irland-Special und bildet den Rahmen für die anderen Protagonisten, die du zu den einzelnen Themenschwerpunkten hörst. Bilder und weitere Informationen zu dieser Episode findest du unter: https://www.gatesieben.de/podcast/dublin Hier geht's zum ersten Teil des Irland-Spezials: https://www.gatesieben.de/podcast/galway Werbung: Diese Folgen sind mit der freundlichen Unterstützung von „Tourism Ireland“ entstanden – dafür herzlichen Dank! // Visuelles Storytelling // Wenn du dich im visuellen Storytelling mit der Kamera weiterentwickeln möchtest, dann ist „Abenteuer Reportagefotografie“ genau das Richtige für dich. Ob als interaktive Lernplattform oder als kompakter Videokurs - Thomas B. Jones und ich nehmen dich mit auf die Reise in die Welt des visuellen Geschichtenerzählens.  Reportage oder Streetfotografie - lerne, wie du mit deinen Bildern spannende Geschichten erzählst.  Alle Informationen findest du unter: www.abenteuer-reportagefotografie.de Und wenn du Lust hast, kannst du das Ganze auch gleich mit uns in die Praxis umsetzen - in unseren Workshops. Bereits fest geplant und buchbar für 2024 sind die Workshops in Helsinki und Lissabon sowie unser Street-Photography-Workshop in Hamburg im Vorfeld der PHOTOPIA (09. Oktober 2024). Außerdem veranstalten wir wieder einen Buchworkshop in Kooperation mit Sebastian H. Schroeder, dem Autor des Buches „Eins reicht“. Weihnachten steht vor der Tür und wenn du noch ein passendes Geschenk für deinen fotobegeisterten Partner oder Partnerin - oder für dich selbst - suchst, ist ein Workshop sicher eine gute Idee. Last but not least: Die Inhalte rund um das Thema visuelles Storytelling gibt es auch in Buchform: „Mit Bildern Geschichten erzählen. Wie du Storytelling gezielt in deiner Fotografie einsetzt" (dPunkt-Verlag)

Menschen lieben Geschichten. Und die Iren anscheinend ganz besonders. Sie sind Meister im Storytelling. Bester Beweis: Bis dato, Stand Ende 2023, hat das Land vier Literaturnobelpreisträger hervorgebracht. Doch auch im Alltag verstehen es die Iren meisterhaft, unterhaltsame Geschichten zu erzählen. Davon konnte ich mich auf meiner Reise auf die grüne Insel überzeugen. Auf meinen Stationen Galway – einer malerischen Stadt an der irischen Westküste – und in der Hauptstadt Dublin habe ich einen Satz immer wieder gehört: “In Ireland we never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Fakten sind gut – eine gute Geschichte ist aber besser. Sie bleibt im Gedächtnis und berührt uns emotional. Doch nicht nur das: Geschichten sind ein zentrales Element jeder Kultur. Sie dienen seit jeher dazu, Wissen und Werte zu bewahren, zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen zu fördern, Unterhaltung zu bieten und kulturelle Identität zu definieren und zu festigen. Geschichten sind also eine hervorragende Möglichkeit ein Land, seine Menschen – und nicht zuletzt seine Kultur kennenzulernen. Und genau auf so eine kulturelle Entdeckungstour durch Irland möchte ich dich in dieser und in einer weiteren Podcast-Folge mitnehmen. Musik, Tanz, Literatur, Sprache, Essen und Sport: Du erfährst, was Irland kulturell so einzigartig macht. Und das anhand von Geschichten, die mir Menschen unterwegs erzählt haben. Da ist Claire, die in Galway Food-Touren leitet. Jonathan Margetts, der die Jahrhunderte alte Tradition des legendären „Claddagh-Rings“ weiterführt. Chris Kelly, der einst mit dem Irish-Folk- und Tanz-Ensemble „Riverdance“ weltweit Erfolge feierte und nun mit seiner Show „Trad on the Prom“ in Galway sesshaft geworden ist. Der Student James, der durch die Geschichte des Trinity Colleges in Dublin führt – inklusive der beeindruckenden Bibliothek, die das „Book of Kells“ beherbergt. Eine illustrierte Handschrift der vier Evangelien aus dem achten Jahrhundert. Finbar und John, die in Dublin eine literarische Pub-Tour leiten und Irlands Literaten auf unterhaltsame Art feiern und zu Leben erwecken. John O'Hara, der Dublins bewegte Geschichte in und auswendig kennt. Jane, die auf Stadionführungen im Dubliner „Croke Park“ in Irlands bizarre Sportarten Hurling, Gaelic Football und Camogie einführt. Was für Sportfans außerhalb Irlands eher an Aktivitäten aus einem Harry Potter Roman erinnert, begeistert hier die Massen. Und last but not least Brian Nolan, Stadtführer aus Galway. Brian hat lange in den USA gelebt und ist nun in seine Heimat zurückgekehrt. In Galway bietet er Stadtführungen an. Sein Wissen geht aber weit über die mit knapp 85.000 Einwohnern hinter Dublin und Corks drittgrößte Stadt Irlands hinaus. Zudem ist Brian ein begnadeter Storyteller mit feinem Humor. Er begleitet uns durch dieses zweiteilige Irland-Special und bildet den Rahmen für die anderen Protagonisten, die du zu den einzelnen Themenschwerpunkten hörst. Bilder und weitere Informationen zu dieser Episode findest du unter: https://www.gatesieben.de/podcast/galway Werbung: Diese Folgen sind mit der freundlichen Unterstützung von „Tourism Ireland“ entstanden – dafür herzlichen Dank! // Visuelles Storytelling // Wenn du dich im visuellen Storytelling mit der Kamera weiterentwickeln möchtest, dann ist „Abenteuer Reportagefotografie“ genau das Richtige für dich. Ob als interaktive Lernplattform oder als kompakter Videokurs - Thomas B. Jones und ich nehmen dich mit auf die Reise in die Welt des visuellen Geschichtenerzählens.  Reportage oder Streetfotografie - lerne, wie du mit deinen Bildern spannende Geschichten erzählst.  Alle Informationen findest du unter: www.abenteuer-reportagefotografie.de Und wenn du Lust hast, kannst du das Ganze auch gleich mit uns in die Praxis umsetzen - in unseren Workshops. Bereits fest geplant und buchbar für 2024 sind die Workshops in Helsinki und Lissabon sowie unser Street-Photography-Workshop in Hamburg im Vorfeld der PHOTOPIA (09. Oktober 2024). Außerdem veranstalten wir wieder einen Buchworkshop in Kooperation mit Sebastian H. Schroeder, dem Autor des Buches „Eins reicht“. Weihnachten steht vor der Tür und wenn du noch ein passendes Geschenk für deinen fotobegeisterten Partner oder Partnerin - oder für dich selbst - suchst, ist ein Workshop sicher eine gute Idee. Last but not least: Die Inhalte rund um das Thema visuelles Storytelling gibt es auch in Buchform: „Mit Bildern Geschichten erzählen. Wie du Storytelling gezielt in deiner Fotografie einsetzt" (dPunkt-Verlag)

Brian Nolan is the Co-founder and CEO of BookOutdoors, a fast-growing platform for planning and booking personalized outdoor getaways. His passion for building beautifully designed products has made him a veteran of the e-commerce industry. As a serial tech entrepreneur, Brian co-founded Suspect Clothing, the HJN Group, Top-Bargains, and Sellbrite — which was acquired by GoDaddy in 2019. In this episode… As the e-commerce industry becomes more prominent in the corporate space, marketing strategies have evolved significantly. B2C businesses emphasize the importance of targeting consumer emotions through convincing storytelling — accomplished through multi-channel marketing techniques. How can your business benefit from multi-channel marketing? eCommerce entrepreneur Brian Nolan believes multi-channel marketing is beneficial for most online retailers. Since customers differ in their preferred retailers, marketing on various channels can broaden your target audience and provide an opportunity to spend less of your marketing budget. Spending less to have a more effective marketing strategy across multiple platforms is helpful for any business looking to gain more traction in the marketplace. Brian's knowledge of the industry and experience founding e-commerce brands offers encouragement to fellow entrepreneurs.  On this episode of the Up Arrow Podcast, William Harris welcomes Brian Nolan, the Co-founder and CEO of BookOutdoors, to discuss the lessons he's learned from his entrepreneurial endeavors. Brian talks about the differences in marketing strategies for B2B and B2C brands, the benefits of multi-channel marketing, and the challenges many founders overlook during business acquisitions. He also expresses how leading with empathy equips team members to work toward a common goal.

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Imagine building a successful tech company, selling it to GoDaddy, and still feeling like an imposter. That's exactly what Brian Nolan, founder and CEO of Book Outdoors, experienced. In this episode of The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast, Brian opens up about his journey as an entrepreneur, the challenges he faced, and how he manages imposter syndrome. He shares valuable insights on the importance of being gritty and resilient, combatting entrepreneurial loneliness by surrounding yourself with like-minded entrepreneurs, and taking care of your mental health. Brian's story is a reminder that success doesn't always eliminate self-doubt, but with the right mindset and support, you can thrive as an entrepreneur.    Key Takeaways: The willingness to push harder, venture further, and take bold risks distinguishes successful entrepreneurs from the rest. Tenacity sets entrepreneurs apart. Knowing when to harness your energy for maximum productivity and when to step back for rejuvenation to prevent burnout is part of mastering your energy management. Brian's concept of a 'conscious entrepreneur' highlights the advantage of those who can tap into their emotional landscape, using self-awareness of strengths, weaknesses, and feelings to inform pivotal decisions. Entrepreneurs require more than business networks; they need authentic emotional backing. There is profound importance of such support in facing obstacles, confiding fears, and counteracting feelings of isolation and burnout.   Quotes I've always thought this in my life and my career - I've always felt like if it doesn't work out, I know what my skill set is and my strengths, and I could just go back to getting a job. If I really need to, I could go back to getting a job. And so that's always given me the safety net and the comfort of taking these risks. (10:51 | Brian Nolan) "Imposter syndrome is a real thing, even now. Even now that I've built and sold and had some success at building a company. It creeps in all the time." (18:39 | Brian Nolan)  “I actually gave a little talk on this back in the day about grit and about persistence and perseverance and passion. Those are sort of the things that go into grit. That's one of the things as an entrepreneur, you just have to have, you have to be able to go a step or more further than most people would. And so you have to find that energy and figure out how to push forward through burnout.” (26:19 | Brian Nolan)  “This is what I think a conscious entrepreneur is actually, it's  that awareness of what your strengths and weaknesses are, and awareness of how you're feeling and your emotions so that you can use them to your advantage.”  (49:22 | Brian Nolan) “Part of our employee perks are that we reimburse for any kind of mindfulness app that somebody wants to subscribe to, or gym membership, or Peloton or whatever it is, those are the perks that we offer since we don't have the office.” (53:39 | Brian Nolan)   Links Connect with Brian Nolan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancnolan/ Website: ​​https://bookoutdoors.com/   Connect with Alex Raymond: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afraymond/ Website: https://consciousentrepreneur.us/ HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Brian Nolan, Managing Partner here at Nolan Consulting Group is back on the podcast and reminding us all that yes, Business is Messy, and that is okay. Inspired by his 20 years of Coaching, his own challenges and Ryan Holiday's “The Obstacle is the Way” , Brian shares his approach to dealing with the problems that exist and highlights the key points from Holiday that show us it's the problems and obstacles that actually make us who we are. As the Haitian proverb puts it: Behind mountains are more mountains.So let's expect them, anticipate them, and be prepared to climb them.  If you have a challenge, a unique experience or a story you would like to share on the Out of the Hourglass podcast with Brian Nolan, please connect via Molly@nolancg.com! We would love to hear from you. Embracing Problems for Growth: Brian's Journey With StutteringBrian and Molly discussed their experiences in business and how embracing problems as a part of growth has helped them. Brian shared his journey of overcoming stuttering and starting the Nolan Stuttering Foundation and its associated podcast, the Stuttering Springboard. They also touched upon the importance of empathy and understanding towards individuals who stutter. Molly emphasized the need for tangible tools to deal with problems, and Brian shared some of his experiences using the tools from a certain book to overcome his challenges.Perception Discussion FoundationMolly and Brian discussed three concepts from a book, namely perspective, action, and will. They focused primarily on the first concept, perception, with Brian admitting that it's the area he struggles with most. He shared his thoughts and insights on how to manage perception, including choosing not to be harmed by a situation, avoiding panic, and taking time to reflect before making a judgment. The conversation set the foundation for future discussions on the other two concepts, action and will.Business Owners' Reaction ChallengesBrian and Molly discussed the challenges faced by business owners and the importance of reacting positively to difficult situations. Brian shared an example of how a team turned a difficult first quarter into a profitable year by taking action. They also talked about the concept of catastrophizing and how it can lead to suffering the pain of future failures before they even happen. In response to Molly's question about patterns among business owners, Brian noted that those with lower D scores struggled more with action, while higher D scores tended to act too quickly or emotionally.Control and Action DiscussionBrian and Molly discussed the importance of taking control and action in problematic situations. Brian emphasized the need to make lists of what one can and cannot control in a situation and to anticipate potential problems. He also stressed the importance of not regretting inaction and taking action now. They both agreed on the significance of not dwelling in the past and focusing on progress rather than perfection. The conversation ended with Brian recommending the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear.Corporate Experience and ResilienceBrian discussed his experience in the corporate world, particularly his use of war rooms to solve problems and how he developed resilience and willpower through hard times. Molly agreed with Brian's points, acknowledging that everyone in the room was doing their best to move forward. Brian emphasized the importance of willpower, explaining that it's something we can control and use to deal with difficult times. He also shared stories and examples from the Vietnam War to further illustrate his points.Joy, Stoicism, and Strength in AdversityBrian and Molly discussed the importance of finding joy in everyday situations and the practice of stoicism. They related this to their visit to the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, where they learned about the Frank family's experience during World War II. Brian emphasized the mental strength that comes from stoicism and hinted at a theme for this year's grand summit along these lines. Molly acknowledged that they were not yet allowed to reveal the details of the summit's theme.Business Obstacles and Vulnerability in LeadershipMolly and Brian discussed the obstacles faced by business owners and management leaders, sharing two videos during the keynote that highlighted real people dealing with real issues. Molly suggested sharing insights from the interviews with seven leaders from the Summit group over the next few months to show that they are not alone in facing problems. Brian agreed, mentioning that he had longer conversations with each person that will also be shared. The importance of vulnerability in leadership was also highlighted.

On our first episode of season three, I'm speaking with the former principal dancer of the Australian Ballet, the much loved Adam Bull. Adam grew up in outer Melbourne and by a stroke of luck, his primary school teacher at his local school suggested he try dance. He did, and it became a love affair that has lasted a lifetime. By the time he was a teenager, he was training under Brian Nolan at Dance World 3 0 1 before joining the Australian Ballet School and then being accepted straight into the Australian Ballet. In this wonderful interview recorded just five days before Adam's final performance in Melbourne. Adam reflects on his career, he speaks of his early life growing up, dancing, joining the company, and of course making principal. But we also talk about more about love, about his onstage relationship with Amber Scott, his thoughts on marriage and what it feels like to dance for the national company for 22 years. TeamClaudia Lawson, host @byclaudialawsonMartin Peralta, sound designer @outputmediaPenelope Ford, producer @fjordreviewClint Topic, additional sound production @sawtoothstudiosTalking Pointes was recorded on traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, Awabakal and Worimi. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

Managing Partner, Brian Nolan and Director of Operations, Kathryn Freeman take the mic on today's episode of  Out of the Hourglass for a highlights conversation on a recent Summit Retreat that brought our team and a group of engaged and dynamic business owners to  the beautiful, expansive final frontier. We're talking about Alaska! Kathryn and Brian had the opportunity to each lead two groups through facilitated discussions, challenges focusing on leadership, succession and primary aim and of course, crafted an agenda that incorporated the great outdoors. With intense work, comes intense play. With an underlying theme of sharing and engaging in vulnerability, inspired by Brene Brown's work, Daring Greatly, we tapped in experiential learning, relationship building and  challenged our  personal growth through release of shared experiences and intentionality on the future. For those looking to tap into Brown's perspective on the power of vulnerability,we would highly recommend reading (or listening on Audible!) to Daring Greatly, a #1 New York Times bestseller. 

Red, White…and Blaine? This week, Peaches and Michael are having an Idol Worship celebration of a filmmaker who is truly “Best in Show” – Christopher Guest!  In addition to discussing this comedy auteur's foundational work in the mockumentary space, our hosts delve into the fabulous troupe of performers who populate his world. Joining the conversation is producer extraordinaire Brian Nolan, who shares how crucial WAITING FOR GUFFMAN was to his own experiences in the creative space. Then, acclaimed film & TV star Sam Pancake stops by to talk about the power of improv comedy in the “Guest style” and his analysis of that gently hilarious world. From Mitch & Mickey to HOME FOR PURIM, this episode has it all! Go! 

Brian Nolan, Managing Partner of Nolan Consulting Group and a frequent guest on Out of the Hourglass, joins us for a conversation Visioning and the role it plays within your business' story. It's a process or exercise that most people don't understand or know how to do.  Leaders can struggle with clarity, they can fear putting something down on paper. But oh boy, is it a game changer that can help define success, engagement, opportunity, alignment… it IS A CORE strategy drive that kicks off the Cascading Planning Process! We hit the WHY of it all, obstacles that get in the way, where to start, guiding questions and communication channels that play a role in creation. Proverbs 29:18:  “Where there is no vision, the people perish”

Joining Bobby in Reginald's Tower in Waterford City as part of The Newstalk Summer Tour to take a look at the stories that are making an impact on the front pages and the business pages of today's papers is Dermot Keyes, PR & Communications Manager with Green Acre Marketing and Brian Nolan, Head of Communications with Sanofi.

It's been two months since we last connected with Brian Nolan and Kevin Nolan for our Business is Messy conversation - and it was due time to bring them back.  When we last connected with these two, it was Mid March and were just one week out from our Grand Summit Conference in San DiegoNow - here we are at the end of May and it's been an eventful time of highs and lows - fitting for the start to a busy spring season and well, just life itself. This time we hear about messes happening in both Brian's and Kevin's worlds, their approaches to the challenges and a general consensus of leaning into perspective. When something happens, we can't always be the judge of it being good or bad right away, we need to fully understand the situation and it's impact.One thing is for sure, when it comes to the mess of business (and life), the need for mental and emotional strength is a key part of finding a successful; resolution, or, just getting safely to the other side. Problems don't get easier in life, as kara Lawason, head coach of the Duke Blue Devils Women's Basketball Team once shared, “What happens is you handle hard better." 

Brian Nolan from Nolan Consulting is back. We are talking about exercises that help you build your “mental muscle.” Why do you want to work that muscle? Because it can help you face the difficult challenges that abound in life. Join us to learn some tips that will help you “work the problem” when things go sideways. See the video we discuss Handling Hard Well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paint-radio/message

As a Business Leader who has poured time and energy into building a business that has impacted the lives and careers of many, there will come a time when retirement is on the horizon. What happens to the business and its people when that time comes? We believe your organization deserves a thoughtfully curated and carefully executed exit plan.Nolan Consulting Group can walk you through the process at a pace that is unique to your transitional needs and the trades industry. Today we're  introducing a new Program offered by Nolan Consulting Group, the Succession Planning Process. NCG Managing Partner, Brian Nolan, joins us today to bring awareness to our new planning process, sharing the importance of creating a framework for succession and how we developed NCG's approach of a 3 stage, 9 step process. We'll continue the conversation on future episodes walking through each Stage, but today we start with the Process overview and Stage 1: Exploration and Foundations.

Brian Nolan and Kevin Nolan are back with a special edition of Business is Messy - we get a temperature read on the messes of the current business environment in tandem with a preview of the keynote theme of our upcoming Grand Summit Conference!The NCG Team and an epic crew of Summit Members are heading to San Diego next week for our 2023 Grand Summit Conference where the theme of Organizational Strength is leading the charge of our sessions. Brian is kicking it all off with his Keynote:Building Mental Strength: Inside the mind of the leader and is going to empower our audience and listeners here with mental workouts to keep our minds strong and able to handle the daily mental challenges, belly punches and mental slumps that we will and do undoubtedly face as leaders.In this episode, Brian taps into Kevin's world on what most challenges him day to day, what he does to remain mentally strong and how he focuses on the bigger picture, all while using the power of his team and embracing what he can control.  This episode is brought to you by The Sherwin-Williams Company, our Premier Grand Summit Sponsor and supporting Partner of the Summit Member Group. 

NCG's Managing partner, Brian Nolan joins today's episode to discuss the importance of creating a welcoming experience and structure for those new employees joining your organization. We've all had a first day at a new job somewhere… and let's be honest, that first day stirs up with a mix of emotions - excitement, anxiousness, eagerness… maybe some confusion - should I really be joining this company?  The experience you had on that first day can often set the tone for your success within the organization and leave a lasting impression on your perspective of the company culture. Over the last year, we've connected the dots to how this new employee welcome experience impacts the overall retention of your team - and moreover, the greater macro and micro culture of the business. Today Brian's run us through his recommendations for how to set the experience for success, shares some best practices and snippets of culture vision from some existing Summit Members and reminds us all that the first impression, is a lasting one. 

Before we took our hiatus, we spoke to Writer Justin Tinsley, who had just released his book, It Was All A Dream. The book about the life of the late great Notorious B.I.G. was published in time for his 50th birthday. Brian Nolan from Motown Records calls it "a must-read for any hip-hop fan who seeks to understand the journey of one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. There are a number of important, never-been-told-before stories that Justin Tinsley deftly weaves throughout this biography to create a thorough, brilliant account of the legacy of the Notorious B.I.G". In this unearthed conversation, Justin talks about how he put the book together, what he learned during the writing process. We all go into full geek mode about some of our favourite Biggie songs. Pick up your copy of 'It Was All A Dream' here: https://amzn.to/3jZ5Apt Follow SumitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicleTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow ChrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetikTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatomsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatoms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 2023! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are settling back into your routines with fresh perspective and optimism for the year ahead. The start of a new year is always an interesting time of transition, looking back at what was and looking ahead at potential opportunities. At Nolan Consulting Group, this means reviewing and resetting, looking at new Big Rocks to accomplish, and deciding how to approach our work with new energy, direction, and value for our clients, team members, and podcast listeners. That all being said, we thought it important to walk into the new year with a word from our partners here at NCG, Brian Nolan and Kevin Nolan, and bring you the first Business is Messy Series episode of 2023. Post holidays, we're back to the reality of new and existing challenges. Kevin and Brian dive right into 2023 by highlighting falling leads and marketing spend, discussing the need to be both data AND team-driven, and reminding us that we are adaptable. Join in on today's walk into the New Year!

NCG's Managing Partner, Brian Nolan, and Nolan Painting's Field Supervisor, Conal Mulreany, tackle the tricky topic of Giving Feedback, a critical part of any managerial role. This discussion is an excerpt from a recent workshop for field management focused on leadership behaviors. From navigating broken agreements to understanding how and when to give feedback, Brian and Conal highlight the impact frequent conversations can have on your team's dynamics, personal development, and overall productivity. Feedback is an essential component in the development of people - listen in and learn how to share feedback that enhances communication and personal accountability, and boosts the success of your team!

Starting pay well below minimum wages is turning people off apprenticeships and may lead to greater staff shortages in building related sectors – according the Connect Trade Union. Assistant General Secretary of the Connect Trade Union, Brian Nolan

We're back with another highly requested Business is Messy Podcast Episode featuring NCG Partners and brothers Brian Nolan and Kevin Nolan. When we last heard from these two, it was mid-July, and there was growing uncertainty about the economy and potentially turbulent times ahead. Here we are 4 months later, and while uncertainty remains, there is clarity in having a plan A...and a plan B. Riding the rapids requires a heightened sense of alertness and excitement. Awareness, communication, and an action plan are essential for survival. Gather your team, stay alert and win the game!

Welcome to Q4! Ready or not, it's fall ...and Annual Planning Season! On today's podcast, Molly welcomes Brian Nolan, Managing Partner here at Nolan Consulting Group for a conversation that will recharge your planning mindset! At NCG, we are intentional about the planning process. We believe it is essential to devote time to strategically think about the year ahead, align with your vision, define PDIs, and focus on goals. No matter your company size - big or small, there are ways to approach this season with newfound energy, team participation, and excitement for the year ahead. Brian highlights where to start, different frameworks to work through and recommendations for getting the process started on the right foot.

Today's podcast detours from our usual business topics and takes us on a kayaking, hiking, and camping adventure off the coast of Washington state among the beautiful San Juan Islands! This journey intertwines business and life ...how and where are they connected? ...what do you want your life to look like? ...how can you make that vision real? NCG's Managing Partner, Brian Nolan facilitated the San Juan trip and joins the podcast today along with three fellow sojourners: Summit Members Luis Rodriguez (LC) from Lifetime Custom Painting in San Diego, CA, and Stephen Edwards & Shawn Bellenbaum of Grants Pass Painting based in Grants Pass, OR. Join us as we step out of the conference room and circle 'round the campfire to focus on the future. The impact of this first Summit Member Adventure was more than just fun...it was a leap into the future supported by new peer relationships - getting dirty, wet and vulnerable were all part of the challenge!

Let's continue our series looking at the best campground reservation software's in the industry. Today, we'll take a deep dive into a new booking platform that just launched called BookOutdoors, which allows campers to choose from campgrounds, RV resorts, cabins or glamping stays with no memberships or booking fees. We'll interview Brian Nolan, CEO / Co-Founder of BookOutdoors and hear all about how they plan to reimagine outdoor travel and fundamentally transform how people travel outdoors. **** Learn more about becoming a BookOutdoors partner here: https://bookoutdoors.com/about#partner Want to share valuable content and become a guest on the show? Send an email to podcast@outdooralliances.com

When was the last time... "you lost track of time, utterly engaged with what you were doing?" "you instinctively volunteered for something?" "you surprised yourself with how well you did?" These intriguing questions are from NYT Best Selling Author, Marcus Buckinghams's most recent publication Love + Work - the focus of this week's episode! Four of our NCG Team Members, Brian Nolan, Kathryn Freeman, Colin Nolan & Sydney Bates host this edition of the NCG Book Club for an engaging discussion. The discussion revolves around what it means to "love" what you do and understanding how you can use what you love to reveal your unique talents and pinpoint what makes YOU stand out from others. We're incorporating the strategies from Love +Work into our culture here at NCG's going forward... So if you hear us talking about the power of identifying our "red threads" and are looking for context, pick up a copy of the book and get in on the conversation!

This week's Out of the Hourglass podcast features the latest edition of the Business is Messy Series featuring Brian Nolan, Managing Partner of Nolan Consulting Group, and Kevin Nolan, CEO of Nolan Painting & Partner at NCG. If you are new to the podcast, the Business is Messy Series is a quarterly check-in with Brian and Kevin on the state of the business environment. Molly Nolan hosts the discussion as they talk about the successes, challenges…and the messes that come with running a Small Business. Or as Brian likes to joke, Kevin shares the messes and Brian cleans them up! This time - we're talking about the economy. To be clear, this is not an episode about recession fear, but about putting strategy behind an unpredictable economy. It's about being prepared, taking action, and getting smart about controlling the controllable. This is about acknowledging what we know to be true and doing our best to get ahead of the game. Listen in as Brian and Kevin share insight on what they are hearing and experiencing firsthand and give recommendations for how to prepare your business for turbulent economic times. We've had them before, they are happening now, and they will come again.

Brian Nolan, Managing Partner of Nolan Consulting Group, joins Molly Nolan in this week's podcast, for a deep dive into the core mission of NCG - getting small business owners Out of the Hourglass. Brian explains what it means to be stuck in the hourglass, in a variety of scenarios, and how NCG helps owners transition out of the hourglass at different points of their business lifecycle. From implementing systems and knowing your numbers, to creating scalable excellence and high-performance teams, Brian covers the key components of escaping the hourglass and building a "value business." This intriguing discussion will leave you with renewed motivation and inspiration to pursue your own vision ...or to create one if you haven't yet!

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Our podcast today features a topic that is near and dear to our hearts, the role of the Coach. This powerful conversation with two respected leaders, Brian Nolan, Managing Partner at Nolan Consulting Group, and Paul Cook, VP of Painters USA, Summit Member and Member Coach, will challenge you to think about who is looking to YOU as a coach. At NCG, we have the immense privilege to work with many business owners and organizational leaders in a coaching capacity to help them achieve their desired visions and accomplish their personal and organizational goals. It's a position that is both incredibly rewarding and challenging. This conversation centers on the skills and behaviors that are critical to succeed in the role of the coach. As you listen, consider who is looking to YOU as a coach. As a leader, business owner, or manager of people, you have a coaching responsibility - you just might not realize it.

In this episode, I interview Brian Nolan, Co-founder and CEO of BookOutdoors, a company whose mission is to reimagine and transform how people travel outdoors. We discuss the current challenges of finding campsites and navigating antiquated websites, and how BookOutdoors is making it easy for anyone to get outside and find their next adventure.

This week we are thrilled to celebrate Nolan Consulting Group's 18th year in business AND our 100th episode of the Out of the Hourglass podcast! To mark this occasion, Brian Nolan and Kevin Nolan, take a walk down memory lane in today's episode, sharing how this business and their partnership has both served their lives and the gratitude for all who have been a part of it. From the logistics of our first workshops in the shop garage, the growth of the Summit Group and the story of the organization to where it is today... It has truly been an amazing journey! From all of us at Nolan Consulting Group - We Thank You - our listeners and our clients for being a part of the NCG journey…and for letting us be a part of yours.

Today's episode features Brian Nolan, Managing Partner, and Colin Nolan, Sr. Business Coach, for a discussion on self-leadership development. Where do you see yourself in the future? Where do you want to go? What is the Primary Aim? Brian and Colin discuss experiences in their own leadership journey and share how using a variety of development tools can help guide you on your way to reaching your goal. From podcasts and books to collaborating with peers, these tools can be the first step on the journey of making you a better leader.

You recently did a keynote address at the Grand Summit in Nashville on the topic of Cascading Change. What do you mean by “Cascading change”? Why this topic and why now? As a young professional, what were some of your experiences with change in organizations? What did you see working and what didn't work? What type of changes are we talking about here? One of the things you emphasized was the importance of a higher level purpose. What is your higher level purpose? When did you discover that for yourself? How has it evolved over your career? Sometimes I feel that people are intimidated or scared to zero in on one thing too early in their career. How do I know this is my purpose? What are the barriers to change for individuals, you know, people who want to improve, but can't push through? How do you increase your self-awareness? What do you see as the barriers to cascading change in organizations? Tell me about your family siblings? How has/have your siblings and/or family life formed or affected what Nolan Consulting is today? What are you most proud of in your career so far? What is your favorite movie?

2.00" Aaron Hannon, from Ballina, Mayo, co-founder of Luminate Medical. Aaron (22) tells us you about some of the many, many business ideas he's had, including his latest venture, a medical device to stop hair loss in those undergoing chemo therapy. 4m people a year, worldwide, lose their hair because of chemotherapy. 80% of those use wigs to cover their heads when they lose their hair and those wigs can cost up to €1,000 - so that adds up to a lot of money. Previously Aaron created a post-stroke paralysis shaving device when he was just 16, that he subsequently patented. He explains why this unique device didn't work and why he now looks for ideas that give 'investable returns'. He explains how the company got on to the hugely prestigious Y-Combinator accelerator programme (alumni include AirBnB and Stripe) and he tells us more about their current $2.5million fund raising, which is allowing them to hire more R&D staff.NUI Galway based Aaron was named a 2020 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World honouree in the medical innovation category. He was also named Mayo's Best Young Entrepreneur 2019.His hire in a heartbeat, Professor Declan O'Loughlin of TCD, 'the smartest person I know' according to Aaron.23.00" Mitchell O'Gorman, CEO xWave Technologies. Mitchell has a huge background in the advertising industry but is now running an X-Ray related software company that says it saves lives by ensuring that patients get 'the best test first'. 30% of radiology scans are 'inappropriate'. xWave has built a software to make sure that people only get the tests they need. It means there are huge savings for insurers and patients. The company's return on investment is 60X for those using the software! They have a partnership European Society of Radiology (there are 120,000 members). Mitchell explains his digital marketing and media background that has NO connection with an X-ray software (he had to check exactly what a radiologist did!). Pivoting from media to running a software was 'not easy'. The company has already raised €600,000 from leading radiologists in Ireland and the UK and is about to launch a crowdfunding call-out through Spark Crowdfunding.He asks TeamGBS (our listeners) for introductions to those in the medical profession who might be interested in their software solution.Mitchell's 'hire in a heartbeat' is Ciaran Lee, ex Intercom, who has already said 'no' but TeamGBS may have a way of changing his mind??44.00" Husband and wife team, Rachel and Brian Nolan, founders of Nobo (founded in 2012) have toiled away in the trenches, producing their dairy free ice-cream and chocolate (Nobo = NoCow!). However, in the last six months things have taken a big upwards trajectory. They have funded, moved into the former Helen Turkington store in Dublin's leafy Ranelagh suburb and they explain why they're basing their shop, artisan factory and world HQ in a non-industrial location. They also hint at a move away from ice-cream, to concentrate on their dairy-free chocolate that they've just introduced to markets in Netherlands and Canada. They discuss that (complicated) process and why they've chosen not to be in the UK at the moment.They have big ambitions, and cite Alpro and Oatly as being the kind of big company they would love to create.They're hiring with vacancies on Nobo.ie Their (jointly discussed) 'hire in a heartbeat' Yvonne Chenard of Patagonia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBP Stories showcase individual members who have an inspiring story to tell. Brian was born with a homebrewing father, within blocks of a brewery. He did a little 'research' in his younger days, and in college spent some time in London, living in an apartment with a pub on the ground floor. He spent a semester sampling English, Scottish, Irish, German, and Belgian beers and upon returning back to his college town, macro light lagers just no longer satisfied my newfound appreciation of... actual flavor. He began homebrewing and did so for almost thirty years. The architecture/development company he spent much of his professional career with was adversely impacted by the struggles of the economy in 2007, and he needed to reinvent his life and livelihood. With encouragement from family and lots of friends, the idea of Friendship Brewing Company was launched. He identified a century old building in his home neighborhood and spent about four years renovating the property, again - with friends. They then staffed the brewery with.... friends. Four years later everything they do is fueled by friendships; old friends, new friends, and brew friends. www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org