Podcast appearances and mentions of chip franks

#008 - I was blessed to have the opportunity to speak to one of the big influences in my life, Chip Franks.  I found Chip through the Miracle Morning Community and have participated in some of his challenges aimed at living a better life.   Through this connection with Chip I have found his love for travel and had the chance to ask him about his once in a lifetime trip to Italy.Chip is very thoughtful and wanted to do something special for his wife, Laura, on their 20th anniversary.  We dive into the details of this experience and his surprise gift of a trip to Italy.You will enjoy this conversation as Chip takes us to Italy and describes the train rides, special moments, and just the overwhelming peace and appreciation of this country.  If you want to feel uplifted listen to Chip as he talks about his Tour of Italy!For more information about Chip Franks please visit www.chipfranks.com and listen to the ChipChat podcast.  Any questions or comments regarding this podcast please email me at jake@journeywithjake.net.   I am happy to answer all emails.

Howdy, you beautiful soul!Today I'm sharing something that's very personal to me.It's a conversation I had--in my journal--with my 80-year-old self.I had this conversation with myself this past weekend, and I wanted to share it with you, too. It's what my older, much wiser, self-actualized version of me would say to me right now,AND I would suggest that you try this as well.I also detail my "Mighty 5" Appreciation technique, which has been so powerful for me. It's how I like to start and finish my day, and I can't wait for you to try it. It's the way I set up my day the right way and how I "bookend" my day to end the day the right way, too.I even share two of my Mighty Five lists with you.Deep gratitude and appreciation is how we love everything in life more, and I will detail that for you now.Hey--if you're reading this, can you hit me up at c@chipfranks.com and let me know...1) If this was useful for you, and/or2) What else you'd like me to talk about in these podcasts.I'd love to hear from you.THANK YOU!As we talk about a LOT in this, WE are loved and WE are deserving!Chip Franks ❤️

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Chip Franks. Chip is on a mission to help you love life even more. He's an author, podcaster, and entrepreneur after being a husband to his wife, whom he has known for 26 years, 5 months, 2 weeks and 2 days, and his three kids, Mandy, Aly, and The Amazing Alec.2:23 mortality moment6:30 expanding capacity to love 7:05 when your mind is somewhere else9:08 meditation practice12:35 using a VA14:43 practice gratitude19:14 depression23:15 helping othersJim's Hack: Connect to music, it can help set the tone. Chip's Tip: Get more sleep, it helps with depression and to balance chemicals in your body. Set a bedtime alarm. Tyson's Tip: Streamyard's feature to pre-record and then push it “live” later on. Watch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa.

Howdy, you beautiful soul!Ooh, check out the picture associated with this podcast. That is an actual gravestone of another man--born two years after me, and dying back in 2001...and the name on the tombstone? Chip Franks. Hardly a common name.  The story of this and how I found it and what it set into motion is in this podcast, along with many other concepts and ideas about Memento Mori and the five regrets of the dying.In this episode, we delve deep into the whole concept of "Memento Mori," which means "remember to die." When we think and meditate on our own mortality, and we realize that our bodies will stop taking breath, our hearts will cease to beat, and our skin will grow cold...Then we can USE that to inform our lives now.From Seneca to Stephen Covey, we delve into many of these ideas--And I share several ACTIONS and activities that can turn these thoughts and concepts into ways that we can actually improve our lives.After the Memento Mori deep dive (or medium dive, as I COULD have talked a lot longer), we go into the Five Regrets of the Dying. I was about to list them here, but then that might ruin the surprise when you press play on this.One of the exercises I mention in this Magnum Opus about Memento Mori is writing our own Obituary. Yes, that's strange, but you'll "get it" when you listen to this.The example that got me thinking about this was when my friend Giovanni Marsico did it and he posted it on Facebook. I said I would link that to the show notes...so here it is for you by clicking right here!Hey, I love that you're reading this, and listening to my podcast. Thank you, sincerely.The thing I'd like to leave you with as I sign off on this is that YOU ARE WORTH thinking about all of this. YOU ARE DESERVING of doing something to make your life even more extraordinary by doing these exercises--or others of your design.Please let this be a start to continuing or starting of designing and leading a life true to yourself...so that you shall never find yourself, "leading a life of quiet desperation."You are loved, and you are deserving.Love,Chip ❤️

Howdy, you Beautiful Soul,Well...this is the first episode of the Memento Mori series. I have to tell you that this one is extremely personal and close to my heart, as it has to do with the life of my Mother, Brenda Franks.Memento Mori means "remember death." It's a Latin saying that means keep death in mind so that we may live more fully today.This episode is a conversation between me and my sister, Laura Trela, where we remember our Mom. We pay her tribute and talk about the good and the bad from which we can learn. You'll get to know my Mom and my sister much more throughout this conversation, and also learn several things that you can add to your life to make it much, much better.As always, I truly appreciate you listening and sharing--for this episode especially.You are so loved and deserving. I hope you feel that as you read this, and you listen to our conversation today.Chip ❤️

Howdy, you BEAUTIFUL SOUL!!!Two ChipChat Episodes in one week?!!Yes, I promised that--and I delivered that to you.My friend, today we're talking all about the concept of The Hero's Journey and specifically YOUR Hero's Journey.It's a concept coined by a magnificent human being named Joseph Campbell, and it's the story thread that runs through all great tales of humankind.It's the Call to Adventure, the Mentor, the Facing of the Dragon, and the Return with the Treasure.And more importantly than that, it's a way to think of our own lives.Here is an article I wrote all about The Hero's Journey to better understand it. "This Concept Alone Determines a Great Life..." by (ahem) Chip Franks.And HERE is the MOVIE about The Hero's Journey written, directed, and produced by Patrick Solomon...MY FAVORITE MOVIE EVER (often playing on my laptop while I do work on it)...FINDING JOE!In this solo Chip-isode, we talk about how I discovered The Hero's Journey, what it is, a little about my current Hero's Journey and the serendipitous way in how that came about--which involved this very podcast and my conversation with amazing human and billionaire Naveen Jain.What I didn't mention in this podcast is that the school I'm starting, The Imagine Academy was named due to that being Naveen's favorite word, "IMAGINE."There are so many possibilities with that word!It evokes hope, dreams, innovation, ways to make things BETTER for us all. Then we talk about YOU, and YOUR Hero's Journey...which is the most important thing.  I'd love for this ChipChat to get you to think of your OWN life and the Hero's Journey that you may be on now--or that you may want to search for.The suggested exercises for this are to:Watch Finding Joe.Read the Article.(optional) Order and listen to "The Power of Myth" by Joseph Campbell and Bill MoyersHere are two questions I'd recommend to help find the Call to Adventure for your own Hero's Journey...write these out in a journal and spend some of the very best time you ever could in thinking about these:1. What did you want to be as a child? There are probably some clues there for your Hero's Journey.and2. What would you do if you had a billion dollars in the bank and didn't need to concern yourself with money?Think about those, and let me know what you're doing with your Hero's Journey!As always, I welcome all feedback at c@chipfranks.comYOU ARE LOVED AND DESERVING!Chip ❤️

Hello you BEAUTIFUL SOUL!!!I'm introducing you to such an amazing human being--my dear friend, Majeed "Like Magic" Mogharreban.Majeed--as you will soon find out--is one of the sharpest, most clear-thinking people you will have the pleasure of meeting...He's also one of the very best speakers that I've ever heard in my life...which comes in handy if your website and business are named, "Expert Speaker."I enjoyed this one so much like I always seem to do when I get a chance to chat with Majeed. We go into areas that I haven't talked about on The ChipChat Podcast...namely, lockdowns, masks, issues of freedom, and government overreach (Majeed is in Canada).We also talk routines, journaling, asking better questions, how to make a life of TRAVEL...and just thinking differently than others.You're going to love Majeed like I love Majeed!With that, enjoy pressing play!Do you know what I'm going to say?I only say it because it's true, you know!YOU ARE LOVED AND DESERVING!Chip ❤️

Howdy, you beautiful, fearfully, and wonderfully made Soul!This week was another solo Chip-i-sode where I answer another great question from someone who is "Starting Over" at age 43, and what my advice is for that.I also go over an excellent thought process that has made a difference in my life. I learned the root of this with a several hundred dollar, twelve+ hour course, and you get it HERE, for free...Aaaaaaand...it's an improved version of what I learned originally as it's been refined over many years and lots of usages by myself and some others. It's called IPOD. More on that in a second.First of all, here is an article by the amazing Derek Sivers that I reference in this podcast, it was so good for me and I love that I get to share it...It's called "How to Do What You Love and Make Good Money."Then, I move on to the thought process of IPOD. It stands for:IntentionPurposeObstaclesDesignAnd it's a way to approach most anything of significance in our lives. Having an important conversation? Starting a project? Want to have a fantastic weekend? Want to set up the most amazing, romantic date ever for your lover?Use IPOD!!!Some of what we cover:The concept of educational investment.The origins of IPOD.A philosophy of living, deep intention with no attachment.The difference between outcomes and intention.When the why gets big, the how gets easy.Anticipating what could go wrong in advance.Why it's better on paper.The importance of design.Form follows function.The Idea List.And a lot more, jam-packed and dripping with useful, strategic information guaranteed to make life better or all of the money for this podcast will be doubled and refunded. Hahahaha. Seriously, take a listen!Let me know what you think, as always!You are LOVED and DESERVING!Chip ❤️

Howdy you beautiful soul!I love that I get to introduce you to a light in the world, my dear friend Ben Azadi.One of his best-known ideas: "You don't lose weight to get healthy, you get healthy to lose weight."Ben has been my personal coach for health this year. Since the beginning of the year, I've lost over 20 pounds off of the scale (probably more fat than that as I THINK I'm gaining muscle, too). More importantly, I have a TON of energy (which was my Quarter 1 BIG goal),  I'm thinking more clearly, and I'm sleeping like a CHAMP--hopefully, you heard the last ChipChat Episode on putting you to sleep!Ben has a brand new book that launched this week, you can find out all about it at www.KetoFlexBook.comAnd you can also find out all about Ben's Keto Kamp program (I am a member!) at www.KetoKamp.comIf life, health, and finding a Hero's Journey are important to you at all--Press play on this awesome interview.Here is some of what we talk about (WOW--there's a lot!)Managing time/the calendar and principles in this.How to IPOD (Intention, Purpose, Obstacles, Design)Some of our commonalities.--and how we grew up.WHY Ben does what he does. He's on a Hero's Journey, and this was laid on his soul due to his health improving so much.Ben's dad dying as a result of diabetes and a stroke.The major issues with the current medical/health system.The big conspiracy?The THREE THINGS we must do to get our health right.How he turned obesity into a 6-pack physically, and...How he turned from a video gaming couch potato into having a mental 6-pack.Aligning daily activities with purpose in life.Some of the lessons from the books...this is so good.Why the average person doesn't think."When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."The importance of being present.Reaction versus response-ability.Investing in yourself.Loving ourselves and how to do that!Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It.You can't heal a body that has hate in it.Self-love and gratitude.How to be more grateful and The MIGHTY FIVE TECHNIQUE.The levels of Gratitude, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0Divine Love, Baby! Ben's ridiculously awesome gratitude practice!What we appreciate, appreciates!God and Abundance."You are a masterpiece because you are a piece of The Master."Yearly goals by quarter.Fat (instead of glycogen/sugar) being our major fuel source.Ben's health advice! This is sooooo good!What to eat!SWAPPING not STOPPING!How does Ben grow business?Ben's YouTube Channel click here to check out his free info here!Who not How.From One on One to One to Many. Get a COACH!Creating a Platform.Content to Email List to Offer!How can we take less hits? News, EMF, processed oils!This is such a wonderful conversation!Please go take a look at what Ben does, as it will change your life for the better!I'd also love to know what you thought about this! Hit me up at c@ChipFranks.com and tell me what you loved and what needed some help!And with that, please know that YOU (the beautiful person reading this) are loved and deserving!Chip Franks ❤️

Howdy, you Beautiful Soul!With this Podcast Episode, I will put you to sleep!This is an episode all about getting a better night's sleep...tonight and every night.I tried to keep this a little shorter in length (as per YOUR request!) so I got in a good amount of tips that have helped me to sleep much, much better (I talked a little about my experiments with this), and I hope these will do the same for you.I mention actual brands and things that may help you, and for your convenience, I was able to put quite a few of these in the links below with the tips for better sleep. These may be affiliate links--meaning that I'll get a little something if you decide to get them. I just thought I'd tell you that.First, here's an article that talks about the harmful effects of a lack of sleep.I didn't even mention this in the podcast, but little sleep is literally linked to a lower life expectancy and a higher risk of cancer. This is serious stuff!But don't worry--here are SOME of my tips for you. There are a lot more.As I mention in the podcast, what I'd ask you to do is to write these down and put a * or circle some of the ones that you'd like to try to make your life better. If you use some of these, and they help--let me know! Write at c@chipfranks.com.Here are the Ideas I talk about in the podcast (the links are where you can get these goodies):Set a BEDTIME alarm!Budget enough sleep time.Routine/ritual at the time.Win list. Appreciation.Magnesium supplement this one is the one I'm getting, it looks like it's pure.Blue light blockers shutdown complete! These are Swanwick glasses and rated highly by my friend Alex, who studies the heck out of this kind of thing.Chilipad/Temperature lowered Grounding pad this can be put on your bed under you, or you can stand on it while barefoot during the day.Sleep trackers. Sleep Cycle app. It's SLEEP CYCLE on the app store. I might've said Sleep tracker in the podcast...and that was a mistake! And here's the link for the Oura ringAirplane modeWhat are you grateful for?20 second hugs.BONUS! Mouth Taping!I also mention making sure your iPhone or Android have the blue-blocking setting on. To get that on the iPhone do this:Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Night Shift > Scheduled or Manually Enable Until TomorrowFor Android, look at the apps available for it. Here's one (I haven't tried it) that I found called Twilight.So, with that said--press play on this and decide what you'll do to get a better night's sleep.What am I about to say? Huh? Huh?That's right--!You are loved and you are deserving.Chip ❤️

Howdy from Texas, You Beautiful Soul!Today on the podcast, I'm joined by one of the most brilliant thinkers you'll ever hear--mind you, this isn't what HE says, it's just my estimation of him, how he thinks, and the extraordinarily unique way in which he approaches all things in life.It's my friend, Ameer Rosic.From his bio at AmeerRosic.com, he's a:Multiple Founder, Investor, Philosophy Junkie, and Psychonaut.You're about to be blessed with hearing Ameer talk about how he's turned from being a 9th-grade dropout into a phenomenal life of love, learning, abundance, He's one of the most interesting people you'll ever get a chance to meet, virtual or otherwise, and I know you'll get that when you press play on this edition of the podcast!In this VERY far-ranging conversation about leading a better life, here's some of what we discuss:Epigenetics. The software for life.Life Experiments.Social norms and feedback loops.Capital "R" religion and some of Ameer's spiritual beliefs (he's studied a lot into this)Spirituality as a base for our ACTIONS.The two coming futures: natural or Gattica?The thesis for A.I. and how it might think."Heaven is on Earth, and man doesn't know it."How Ameer got to be so freaking brilliant!How Ameer reads (or has a relationship with a book)!An easy hack for learning another language.How he and we remember so much of what we read and learn.What he's looking for when he reads a book.The MIRACLE of new life and him being a proud new Papa.2 BIG THINGS to lead a better life.Emotional Bank Accounts and what life is all about.And...a whole lot more. These lists are never all-inclusive!I should warn you, there are a few "F" bombs--although not nearly as many as I thought there would be, and traditional "big R" religion is tested here, so I hope you can allow that to your ears. I promise you'll be blessed for it.Thank you for listening to The ChipChat Podcast.Please know that you're loved and deserving!Chip ❤️

Howdy, you Beautiful Soul!WARNING: We just jump off WAY into the deep end of life, God, and philosophy just right out of the gate when this interview starts.This is a conversation with Sachin Patel, my dear friend, an absolutely amazing human being, husband, father, son, entrepreneur, and international speaker. He is the unique combination of being both extraordinarily brilliant and truly humble.He is Canada's top functional health practitioner who coaches hundreds of health care experts around the world. This conversation is so wide-ranging, and we just geek out over all things spiritual, the health care system as it is, becoming our own doctor in the future, and several ways to improve our health within about 6 or 7 minutes...literally.Here are a few of the things we engage in deep, ridiculously intelligent conversation about during this ChipChat:Why and how we are really ONE.The schedule of someone who runs three successful businesses and is still able to spend a lot of time with his family.Heroic doses of psilocybin and realizations with that.Health trackers (the Oura ring www.Oura.com)What happened when Sachin was feeding five mouths and his income was cut off suddenly.What's wrong with the way health care is set up now, and how that hamstrings doctors in the care of their patients.What the doctor of the future looks like.The fastest way to improve our health within a few minutes.Why most of us are mouth-breathers. Not as an insult, but literally.Why we're wired and not getting good sleep at night.How to improve our health given an hour, given a week, and given a month.Quick health tips to change our life dramatically in a very short amount of time.And a whole lot more, of course!I just know you're going to love this.Now, pardon me while I go tape my mouth shut for bedtime tonight...hah!Please know that you are loved and deserving.Chip Franks ❤️

Do you struggle with your visualization practice? I know I do - it’s the least strong of my S.A.V.E.R.S. and something I’m always looking to better understand, enhance, and otherwise improve.  This is why today’s episode is guest hosted by my good friend, Chip Franks. In addition to being an incredible author, stroke survivor, father, and husband, Chip is an expert when it comes to the Miracle Morning and each of the S.A.V.E.R.S. And when he surprised me with this podcast episode that he recorded specifically for our community, I immediately wanted to share it with you.  Today, Chip goes deep into visualization. You’ll learn why it’s the least understood of the S.A.V.E.R.S., what makes it so important, and discover 10 ways to get creative with your visualization practice. During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: #1: Be clear on what you want to visualize, and use your goals or a feeling that you want to have happen in your life to guide your visualization. #2: Take the hammer approach instead of the butterfly approach. #3: Engage every sense in your visualization to make the experience more awesome. #4: Deeply feel your visualization to give your subconscious something to work on. #5: Use the two-part visualization to imagine not just your end goal, but the steps you’ll take to get there. #6: Visualize in both the first- and third-person. #7: Push through the hard parts to conquer obstacles and prevent yourself from failing prematurely. #8: Create deep intention with no attachments. #9: Use visualization to act perfectly. #10: Combine visualization with your other S.A.V.E.R.S. to bring the best out of everything. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/369 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.

Welcome Chip Franks, author and speaker, to Saturday Soundbites! He is a master at visibility and sharing his message of gratitude to make your life more fulfilling. Chip is the Chief Miracle Worker at The Miracle Morning. His passion for helping others find their love of life is truly inspiring.He is an amazing entrepreneur, author, trainer and speaker! His journey is powerful and we can all learn from his challenges. Chip's passion raises everyone's vibe as he shares his story of a near-death experience and the lessons he learned on his journey. Life is a gift and he shows others how to let pain be the purpose that drives happiness and love. Learn more about Chip at www.chipfranks.com, and be sure to read his powerful book Life Lessons From Dad: 101 Ways to Get More From Life (From Someone Who Loves You) available on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ahbwT3.Find me at https://www.veronicavsopher.com/

Howdy, you beautiful Soul!Well, today is the day we FINALLY get the second installment of the beautiful and radiant couple: Hunter and Neil Moore! We talk about making relationship magic again as promised in the last episode with these wonderful humans. We talk about the relationship trinity they say is necessary for having such an exquisite love affair:How being LIKEABLE is the key to create the relationships we want.What we need to do to stay in ALIGNMENT with your loved one.And how to have CLARITY in your closest relationship.Neil also gives a fantastic exercise that we can do with our spouse/loved one that will have them (and YOU) feeling so, so very good. I love this one.Then--after this conversation with Hunter and Neil, I jump back on to give you three relationship tips that have been so very good in the relationship with my bride, Laura (whom I call Angel). One of them is a little TOO transparent...but whatevs. I'm pretty much an open book and I'm just hoping that it helps the right person for this.SO--press play on this episode and learn these relationship secrets to make our love life so much better.You are loved and deserving,Chip Franks ❤️

Howdy, you Beautiful Soul!Once again we have a spectacular conversation about leading a better life.This week, it's with Filmmaker, Minimalist, Hiker, and YouTube Sensation Kraig Adams.One of the absolutely coolest things about hosting a podcast is that I get to reach out and talk with some absolutely fascinating and amazing people. And this was one of those times.I became aware of Kraig through a pretty cool circumstance--which I detail in the podcast--from my brother-in-law, who I call "Boob," (it's okay, he calls me "Boob" too). He's an avid hiker, and he showed me some places he wanted to hike in these beautiful videos on YouTube.I was entranced. The videos took me away to the mountains. The music calmed me while dealing with my mom's hospice. It was a balm for the soul. I absolutely loved these videos and I went to his channel and started watching them ALL.His YouTube channel is at https://www.youtube.com/user/KadamsMediaand his website is: www.KraigAdams.comI also watched several videos he has about Minimalism, the philosophy of getting rid of belongings and maximizing personal freedom.I became a fan almost instantly.The way Kraig puts it is that he's a filmmaker going on hikes rather than a hiker trying to be a filmmaker.Once you see his videos, you'll understand.This approach has obviously worked, as he has right at 60,000,000 video views, 565,000 subscribers to his videos, and is able to make a great living doing something that he loves.If you know him, you already know this. If you haven't been virtually introduced to Kraig yet, you're going to thank me for this.In the podcast, we go over some of the following topics:What LIFE is all about.Artificial Intelligence and Kraig's fear of that (we disagree on this one)...Older/Younger ParadigmHow Search Algorithms are curating our life--and maybe causing determinism in our lives.The economy of attention and how FEAR plays a role in that.Life Philosophy...true or useful?Kraig's view of what he does, and how unique and beautiful that is.Hiking...in Nepal, Iceland, Chile, and Europe.The benefits of being alone, mediation, patience, and being bored.NYC during Covid.The philosophy of Minimalism and living it rather than saying it.How does one start with Adventure Hiking!How to get as friggin' brilliant as Kraig, and the number one critical aspect to learning.Living by serendipity.And the MAIN THING in leading a better life...the magic thing that raises all ships.I'm excited to get this to you. I think you're going to love this and Kraig!Go ahead and click "Play" and enjoy this deliciousness.And remember that you are loved and deserving!Chip Franks ❤️

Hey there Beautiful Soul reading this!I'm SO glad to have you here!This episode is all about ENERGY, and how to create it on DEMAND in our lives!Here is the special 87% offer I mention in the episode! www.ChipFranks.com/specialI'm on a special goal for my life to improve and increase my physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional energy in my life now. In fact, I share a very personal goal and intention I have with my life at the beginning of this episode.In this solo episode (you're going to hear a lot of JUST me!) we go over:The reason ENERGY is so important (yes, we know it is, but here's why I think it's more important than we realize)!My new goal with energy, why it's so important to me, and some of the ways I'm accomplishing it!13 different ways to BOOST our energy and many of these are immediate things that we can do NOW!The biggest and easiest way to improve our energy. Hint: we can only go a few minutes without this before we die.75%+ of Americans have THIS as a chronic condition, and it's easy to fix by joining Club Clear!What the heck Sleep Hygiene is, and a few tips to get it!How to add fun along with our energy during the day.Why NOT eating will give us a boost!Why we're like Superman (and Superwoman)!How Motion precedes E-motion, and what that means for our energy.The spiritual side of Energy creation!Two methods I use to meditate.And what God told me to tell YOU about energy. Ask and ye shall receive!I'm sure you're going to like this and get several ideas on getting lots more ENERGY in our lives. What I recommend is to listen and take notes, or concentrate on one or two of these methods and then come back later for more when you've got the first few mastered!I love you, and it's an honor for me to share this with you. Thank you for listening to The ChipChat Podcast!You're loved and deserving,❤️

Hello, you beautiful soul!This week on The ChipChat Podcast, I get the honor of introducing you to an incredible human being by the name of Will Boyajin.He's a musician, an actor, a freestyle singer, and a guerilla humanitarian. He's also one of the most talented humans I've had the good fortune to know, and (I believe) the most-watched LIVE performer on Reddit.com.He's also the founder of www.HopefulCases.org, an organization that allows musicians to give back to those in need and the homeless.Today--we talk all about KINDNESS and leading a better life through sharing our gifts for the benefit of others. Here's just SOME of what's covered in this amazing interview (which I'll attribute all to him):The special moment Will shared with me and my mom on her deathbed (he didn't know it).Talent being quantifiable."You don't have to judge to give."The story behind the sign. "If you're homeless or need help, TAKE as much from the case as you need. (I just like to play)."Why are we here as human beings?How life is amazing, regardless of our down points.Liking ourselves.The Imposter Syndrome and some practical advice on beating it.Disconnecting the voice in our head to be objective.How we can also start helping others and making it our "thing."Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman.Getting weird with the Professional Secret Keepers.Life Philosophy.The Second Rennaissance.Secular Humanism and Chaotic Neutral.On Becoming Self-Actualized--finding the GOBLIN!and THE BIGGEST FEAR at the moment of death.This is a very special conversation, and I think you're going to like it...even if you get only a fraction out of it as I did then I know you will.MAN! I love meeting these interesting people!Press play and get to meet Will Boyajin!You are loved and deserving,Chip Franks ❤️

Hey there beautiful soul!WOW, WOW, WOW.You're in for a real treat with this one. This is the Valentine's Day Extravaganza and it's all about LOOOOOOOVE, and the privilege and honor that most of us have to treat that special someone in our lives in such a way and manner as to make them feel so loved and cherished that their head spins in delight. First, we have an interview, and then we have (insert a chorus of Angels here) 20 Ways to Help Your Sweetheart Feel Cherished and Loved!You get to meet Neil and Hunter Moore, who set the standard for a loving relationship (you'll hear that on this episode), and actually talk with us about love and ways that we can deepen that love by concentrating on becoming more likable ourselves.We also talk about the other two ingredients Hunter and Neil say are the bedrock of their magical relationship: Alignment and Clarity.But this isn't some cold love formula...this is warm, inviting and wonderful--and personally, after hearing Neil and Hunter, I'm inspired to take my own romance to new heights with my Angel!"We fall in love because of the way WE feel about OURSELVES when we are with that person."  --Ellen KriedmanKeep that in mind, because you're going to feel so good about yourself for becoming such a great lover in this episode of The ChipChat Podcast!You are loved and deserving!Chip ❤️

Howdy you beautiful Soul!Here is another episode of ChipChat...And this one is set to help improve your life immediately with tactics that can make a big difference for each of us with very minimal effort (these can start TONIGHT as you listen to this.I'm going over an IDEA LIST that I made for quick life improvements.First of all, we go over what is an Idea List.Then, the fun really gets started as I detail:The simplest, easiest trigger to guarantee a good night's sleep to be able to attack the next day with love and energy!How we can make each night pretty much perfect before our heads hit the pillow!The simplest energy tactic that can cure what over 75% of Americans suffer from (you might be on this list, I used to be)!Do THIS to make sure you can take all of last week with you, and prepare the best for the upcoming week. It takes only 30 minutes each week...and it makes the week so much better!The one simple habit that makes all of life better for you and at least one other human each day. This little habit did the most to pull me from my depression!Create the "Three to Thrive" each day. Here's why and how you do it!2 strategies that will make your family life so, so much better...and they're so easy. The little secret I learned from a multi-millionaire to start my workday with extra energy and fun.And...more about the all-powerful (insert flourish of Angels here) IDEA LIST.Oooh, I think you're going to enjoy this one. Please note that I lost count of the ideas along the way, but you'll still get them all!Thank you so much for listening, I really hope that this helps in your life! Send me a note to c@chipfranks.com to let me know if you're using any of these strategies!I appreciate you being here. You are LOVED and DESERVING!Chip Franks ❤️

Hey Beautiful Soul!On this, the first OFFICIAL episode of The ChipChat Podcast--this guy (two thumbs pointing at ME, Chip Franks) sits down for a candid, un-edited interview with his Soul-Bro, Hal Elrod.Hal is the author of multi-million copy selling book, "The Miracle Morning." He's also written the phenomenal goal achievement book, "The Miracle Equation," and produced his own film, "The Miracle Morning Movie."More importantly than all of that, Hal is a serious student of making life better...and THAT is what The ChipChat Podcast is all about...Press "Play" on this for Hal's (and some of my) tips on:What is the most important SKILL in life?How do we actually cultivate that skill?The two most important parts of Hal's personal Miracle Why traditional affirmations don't work.Beliefs on spirituality.Overcoming the darkness of depression.How to experience the most valuable and useful emotional each and every morning.And, of course, so much more.This interview goes on for much longer than Hal's other interviews, so we get a chance to truly see and learn more about this force of goodness in our world.I know that you're going to love this. Go ahead and push "play" to get started on this episode of The ChipChat Podcast!Chip ❤️

Hey you Spectacular Creation of God--this is all about ChipChat.This is where we Chat for the first time! I'm so excited. In the roughly 45 minutes of audio excellence, you're going to find out:What ChipChat is! Oh, heck yeah. You're going to love this.Who is this historically important show for? SPOILER ALERT...I hope it's YOU.Who is this mysterious and devastatingly handsome man behind the podcast microphone? (Hint: It's me. Chip)What can you expect from the upcoming episodes of this ridiculously witty show? Some of the interviews, solo episodes, and even Round Table discussions of some pretty cool topics that are headed your wa.A WIN for us! This JOY technique--which takes one minute a day--has changed my life and several hundred people I've share it with. I'll go over with you is so EASY to do, and also easy not to do. I've had families write and tell me how important is for their whole group. I've gotten emails from all over the world thanking me for it and was even approached in an airport about it!Okay--after all of this, I'm going to ask you for something. It won't take long for you, and it will help ensure that we can keep the Chat about leading a better life going...Alright, alright! I'll end this crazy suspense and ask you to go ahead and smash that "Subscribe" button on your Podcast Player of choice.That way, all of this delicious Life goodness will make its way to those perfectly formed ears of yours! So, please subscribe, and we'll Chat again soon!Please remember that you are loved and deserving.--Chip 

I'm very excited to have Chip Franks on today's episode of Firebuilders LIVE! He's going to TEACH YOU this --> Simple ways of building joy into your everyday life that make you feel alive and happy. Author of “Life Lessons from Dad: 101 Ways to Get More From Life” and the upcoming book “JOY HOW TO,” Chip Franks is most likely the happiest person you've ever (or never) met. A Texas real estate broker for over 20 years, in 2017 Chip had a stroke that changed his outlook on life. He then used as a wakeup call for himself; A mission to create a framework for building JOY in life. He built himself back up to being one of the most JOY-FULL people on the planet through several practices he now guides others to use. Tune in TODAY at 12pm EST and listen to Chip's advice. We're all looking for better relationships with the person we see in the mirror, as well as a deeper appreciation for the world around us. It's not as hard as you would think. Let Chip show you an easy and systematic way to improve yourself daily, feel extraordinarily grateful, and design a joyful future! Want more of Chip? Find him here: www.chipchatpodcast.com ---

We’re living not just in a global pandemic, but a global mental health crisis. More people are struggling mentally and emotionally than possibly ever before. In fact, nearly half of Americans report the coronavirus crisis is harming their mental health, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll. However, what can give you the power to manage your mental and emotional state, in times like these, is a strong sense of control of your inner world. Today, we talk about how GRATITUDE can be the key that unlocks the door to your inner freedom. There are few people I know who excel when it comes to their mental and emotional well-being, like Chip Franks. Chip is a master of choosing the emotion that best serves him in any given circumstance, no matter how difficult or challenging it may be. You’re going to hear Chip talk about dropping his mom off at hospice last week, and how he’s able to remain grateful and joyful, even in the midst of losing his dear mother.  Today, Chip joins the podcast for the sixth time (not including the times he’s served as a guest host) to share insights on the power of gratitude, about the joy he feels even as he navigates the inevitable, and how we can bring those feelings into every challenge we face - and every area of our lives. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/337 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.

Chip Franks is on a mission to help more people feel JOY in their day-to-day lives. He's a husband to Laura, and a dad to Mandy, Aly, and the Amazing Alec. He's an author, trainer, and speaker. Chip has fought the darkness in his own life, been depressed, survived a stroke and its aftermath, and felt despair over the birth of my child with special needs. He's had a fantastic family, owned successful and lucrative businesses, has studied the science of self-development–and still been extremely down and not wanting to get out of bed in the morning. And…Chip has been blessed enough to overcome all of this and become one of the most JOY-FULL people he knows. Over the years, he has been collecting tools, philosophies, and practices that have helped to maintain consistent, internal, bliss–and truly feels it’s his mission in life to share these with people who have struggled with self-worth and feeling like they deserve JOY and success in their lives.     In this episode, Karen and Chip discuss: Success Story of Chip Commit to Get Leads Commit to joy. Commit to leading a better life.  Consult to Sell Joy is cultivated by living the four pillars of joy. You can’t chase it or it will elude you.  Connect to Build and Grow Do something each and every day to cultivate and build joy. Keep it simple but start your day with something to bring joy every day.  Success Thinking, Activities and Vision Envision yourself as having a better life full of joy. Joy encompasses even sadness Sweet Spot of Success     "You are loved and you are very deserving. You are absolutely deserving of the finest things in life. You are deserving of the success and the joy that you have."- Chip Franks     *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Go to ChipFranks.com and use promocode: 5minutes to receive your FREE Joy Jump Course!     Connect with Chip Franks:   Twitter: @ChipFranks Facebook: Chip Franks Website: ChipFranks.com Book: Life Lessons from Dad: 101 Ways to Get More From Life (From Someone Who Loves You)     About the Podcast   Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here’s to your success in business and in life!     Connect with Karen Briscoe:   Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links   Learn more about Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day   Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day"   Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.    

When faced with challenging times, it’s easy to allow our good habits to be broken and for important routines to be disrupted. That is why, as we’re all trying to navigate the uncertainty associated with the pandemic that’s currently taking place, I’ve invited Chief Miracle Worker, Chip Franks, back on the podcast. Today, Chip gives you specific modifications you can make to your Miracle Morning practice to best support you in the midst of whatever challenges you are currently facing. Chip’s strategies have already proven to be very beneficial for thousands of members of our community (when he shared them in this post in The Miracle Morning Community Facebook group), so I think you’re going to get a lot of value out of this episode.   Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/318 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.

In today’s episode, I’m introducing you to my friend Chip Franks. We have a very emotional conversation that feels heavy at times, but it is also very light and hopeful.  Chip shares so openly about his experience with worthiness and depression. He also walks us through the birth of his son Alec who has Down Syndrome as well as the moment 3 years ago when Chip suffered a stroke. Although Chip had days where he was unable to get out of bed, he is now known as “The JOY Guy” and is one of the most giving, generous and kind people I’ve ever met. He shares with us the steps he took to move through his depression and how you can use them too. He is now able to find so much gratitude and even joy in life’s hardest moments.   “Every experience is given to us and there is a Divine purpose behind it.”  ~Chip Franks   I hope that this conversation will help you to go out there and be kind to yourself and to others. Be sure to comment below or connect with me on Instagram and let me know what you think of this conversation. More About Chip Franks Chip Franks is a husband to Laura, a father to three, an author, speaker, and entrepreneur who teaches great people how to cultivate their JOY.  Chip has been in deep, dark depressions, suffered a stroke, and conquered them to be someone who lives a JOY filled experience.  He's shared stages at events with speakers like Tony Robbins, Simon Sinek, and Daymond John, and has trained over 100 managers at Amazon. He is "The JOY Guy." You can connect with Chip Franks via his website and Facebook. Things We Mention In This Episode Website: www.chipfranks.com Book: Life Lessons From Dad: 101 Ways To Get More From Life by Chip Franks Temple Journey Weekend with Christina Rasmussen Book: Where Did You Go? by Christina Rasmussen Book: Second Firsts by Christina Rasmussen Newsletter - Message In a Bottle: Sign up for Christina’s weekly letter  Apple podcast reviews and ratings are really important to help get the podcast in front of more people to uplift and inspire them too, which is the ultimate goal. Thank you!

Today’s Episode: “6 Years of Wisdom In 45 Minutes” is something very different. It’s an actual message taken from our Best Year Ever Blueprint (BYEB) Mentors program that we introduced this week. I asked Chip Franks to choose one of his favorite videos from inside the program, and to use the audio for this week’s Achieve Your Goals podcast episode, to give you some added value this week. This particular BYEB Mentors session that he chose features me, and my two dear friends, Jon Vroman and Jon Berghoff, sharing our most valuable lessons learned during the past 6 years of hosting the Best Year Ever Blueprint. And while I’ve been pretty open about my struggles this past year, I’d say this is the most vulnerable I’ve ever been. This session takes you really deep into my lowest point, the reasons why, and more importantly - what you can do now if you’re struggling, too. We also give you universally applicable self-awareness activities that you can immediately implement to improve any area of your life. This is some extremely valuable knowledge—but something that we all know is that knowledge isn’t power, it’s only potential power. So how do we put this into practice? To help you put this into practice, we’ve put together some journaling (aka “Scribing”) questions in the BYEB Mentors program for this particular session and copied them in the show notes and we suggest you put them into practice.   Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/312   Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.

Chip Franks, known as The Joy Guy and Chief Miracle Worker (CMW) of the Miracle Morning community with #1 bestselling author, Hal Elrod, is quite possibly one of the most appreciative, kind and joyful people on the planet. Chip wasn't always able to feel this way and struggled in the past with depression and then having a stroke in the past five years. Chip shares some incredible wisdom about how to have more joy, gratitude and to deepen the sweetness of your life.   The 4 Joy Pillars: Activate appreciation in ALL things (easier said than done, this is a daily practice) Affirmed philosophy - learning to feel the divine timing of everything Abundance and adding to your life - bettering yourself through positive personal development AOk acts of kindness - do one act of kindness every single day. This will raise your joy quotient!   Intuition: Chip's take is that intuition is the gateway where God speaks to you and is always for your best.   10x your Gratitude and Gratitude Practice: Chip recommends doing this practice every day in the morning and evening. Ask yourself these 5 simple questions and journal on each of them: 1. Gratitude for something profound 2. Gratitude about something you take for granted 3. Gratitude for Divine Cherishing (something you could consider bad, but looking for a blessing behind it) 4. Gratitude on people, places, things 5. Gratitude for an experience, or person, place or thing. Wear a coin in your shoe. Sounds odd, but Chip has been doing this for over 5 years and it's a great reminder everytime he feels the coin to be grateful, present and mindful. He said it reminds him to allow God to show through his actions. Set a joy alarm every day at a time when you feel most sluggish. Chip's joy alarm says "I'm so very blessed!" and plays the song 'It's a wonderful world', to remind him to stay in that space of gratitude, connection and joy.   Download your free copy of the Joy Practices Worksheet at joypractices.com for a checklist you can use daily.               Enjoying the show? For iTunes listeners, get automatic downloads and share the love by subscribing, rating & reviewing here!   *Share what you are struggling with or looking to transform with Julie at podcast@juliereisler.com. Julie would love to start covering topics of highest interest to YOU. Please also let us know if you are interested to be a guest on her show to discuss where you are stuck, and do live coaching with Julie on her podcast.    Connect with Chip Franks Facebook: facebook.com/chip.franks   Website: www.ChipFranks.com   Download our podcast interview with Chip Franks here on iTunes Join host Julie Reisler, author and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how you can tap into your best self and become your You-est You® to achieve inner peace, happiness and success at a deeper level! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life. Julie also shares a-ha moments that have shaped her life and career, and discusses key concepts from her book Get a PhD in YOU   Here's to your being your you-est you!  You-est You Links: Subscribe to the Podcast  Learn more at JulieReisler.com Join The You-est You® Community for Soul Seekers on Facebook Book Julie as a speaker at your upcoming event Amazon #1 Best selling book Get a PhD in YOU Download free guided-meditations from Insight Timer  Julie's Hungry For More Online Program (10 Module Interactive Course)

In the last episode of the podcast, my Chief Miracle Worker, Chip Franks, spoke to author Akshay Nanavati about the profound benefits of utilizing accountability in our lives – and the power of having a dedicated accountability buddy – in order to help you achieve your goals.  Chip and Akshay also took things to the next level and even announced their own accountability partnership. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, I highly recommend you click here to do so before you listen to this one. Today, we’re doing away with the traditional interview format to really explore what Chip and Akshay’s accountability partnership will mean for both of them. You’ll get a behind the scenes look at what this process looks like, discover how it can get a little messy (and why that’s okay), and hopefully get a sense of what could work to help you create a process - and partnership - of your own.   Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/301   Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.

Achieving anything worthwhile is difficult, especially when you decide to do it alone. Human beings are tribal creatures, and most of us can benefit from some form of structure and community to turn our biggest dreams into reality. In today’s special episode (Part 1 of 2), my Chief Miracle Worker and guest-host, Chip Franks, is talking with our friend, Akshay Nanavati, about the game-changing power of having an “accountability buddy” — someone who challenges you to move beyond your comfort zone, provides you with the extra support you need, and helps you to grow and improve in order to achieve your goals.  Akshay is the author of FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How To Turn Fear into Health, Wealth, and Happiness, where he explores how to transform potentially negative feelings into incredible strengths, and has been recommended by Seth Godin, Cal Newport, and even His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Today, Chip and Akshay talk about the benefits of having an accountability buddy, why you need one as a high achiever / entrepreneur, and who that person should and shouldn’t be. You’ll also learn what it takes to initiate and build this type of relationship.   Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/300   Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.

As the name implies, the Thanksgiving holiday is generally a time to give thanks for everything that we’re grateful for – but is there more to it than that? Can there be more to your practice of gratitude than simply stating what you’re thankful for while you’re gathered around the dinner table this Thursday? In fact, there’s a huge difference between passive gratitude and active appreciation. People who practice active appreciation don’t just experience greater happiness in life - they have the power to change their brains for the better. Today, “Chief Miracle Worker” Chip Franks returns as our guest host to take you through the framework, exercises, and powerful quotes from thought leaders across history that inform his thinking. You’ll learn how Chip cultivates gratitude, active appreciation, and different techniques you can immediately apply to your own daily practice.   Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/298   Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.

Meditation, or “Silence” as represented by the first “S” of the SAVERS that make up the Miracle Morning, is a proven, powerful practice that can improve your emotional health, increase your self-awareness, and strengthen your attention span and focus. That’s why, for today’s episode of the podcast, we’re doing something a little bit different. Chip Franks – my close friend and Chief Miracle Worker – is going to share several tools and techniques you can use to help with your own meditation practice. Whether you’re brand new to meditation, or have been doing it for years, there are always ways to get more from this life-changing work, and we’re excited to share this knowledge with you. You’ll also learn about the brand new “Meditation Challenge” that we’re hosting in our community, how you can participate, and how to make meditation a catalyst for positive change in your life.   Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/297   Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.

If you practice The Miracle Morning (and specifically the S.A.V.E.R.S.), I think you’re going to love today’s *special* episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast! Today, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual podcast format—where our guests talk about how they achieved their goals and how to get more done—I’m giving the floor over to my good friend and Chief Miracle Worker, Chip Franks, for a training and tutorial to help you get the most out of your Miracle Morning “Scribing” (aka “Journaling”) practice. Among many things, Chip has one of the most effective Scribing practice I’ve ever seen. Though he goes through almost 250 pages in his journal every month, he rarely spends more than about 15 minutes a day scribing. He believes that it is the most important personal-development practice that exists and a powerful way to turn ideas into action. Chip also journals to deal with anxiety and overwhelm, have a conversation with himself, and become an objective third-party with himself when he needs it the most. Today, Chip joins the podcast to share 10 techniques to optimize your Scribing practice. I’d love to see you commit to giving the ones that make sense for you a try - and see how scribing can change your life for the better.   Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/289  You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-289   Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.

Imagine being on a plane headed to your dream vacation. Let’s say it’s Italy. You spent the last two years planning it. It’s all been paid for. Your itinerary is planned out for each day with all of the sights you want to see most You know all the restaurants, museums and ancient ruins you will be seeing and when. All the details have been checked off and the weather is supposed to be beautiful the entire time. You settle into your seat on the plane. It’s a long overnight flight. You put your seat back in the reclined position, put on your eye mask to block out any light and decide to sleep until your long-awaited arrival. You wake up to the sound of the pilot saying, “We are preparing for our final descent.” A few minutes later the wheels touch down on the runway and he says, “Welcome to Holland!” You are confused. This isn’t what you were planning. You had your heart set on Italy and you have no idea what to do next. We all have our hearts set on certain things turning out a certain way. It can be a relationship, a child, a job or a business. What do you do when the thing you thought was going to come to be doesn’t and the thing that did come to be is so different that you have a hard time accepting the new reality? Our guest this week had this very thing happen to him. Chip Franks shares with us the raw truth about not getting what you thought you would in your new baby. But what he shares applies to every area of life. Take a listen here and enjoy the show.

It wasn't very long ago that Chip Franks was taken out on a stretcher in the middle of a conference for entrepreneurs after just having a stroke. As his wife cried and his children were alone in their hotel room, one question consumed his mind: "Did I tell them everything I wanted to tell them?" This led to him quitting his job to write a book outlining everything he’d want his kids to know if he wasn't around. The result? Life Lessons From Dad: 101 Ways To Get More Out of Life From Someone Who Loves You - a 685 page handbook for life. Chip is an entrepreneur at heart - he started early, selling calendars door to door as a child, and went on to build and sell a real estate and property management company after 20 years as a broker. He’s shared stages with Tony Robbins, Peter Diamandis, Lewis Howes, Daymond John, Simon Sinek, and today, he joins the podcast to share life lessons and his practical instructions for how to realize them. To get access to the full show notes, including key takeaways, transcript, and links to all resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/228

Chip Franks is the co-founder of JoeVolunteer— a philanthropic company that connects people who need help with people who want to help…by using an app that’s like Uber for volunteers. He was also a successful real estate broker, having owned a residential real estate and property management company with 20 agents and a staff of 10, which he sold in March 2017 following a stroke. After selling his company, Chip wrote his first book, "Life Lessons from Dad: 101 Ways to Get More From Life”. What you'll learn about in this episode: The power of doing something good for yourself every single day A turning point in Chip’s life that lead him to create an app for volunteers, Joe Volunteer Why you need to lead with revenue An important question that all entrepreneurs need to ask themselves Finding a way to impact as many people as possible The three big components that can help you to get really good at what you do How self-development is the best thing that you can do to live a better life and create a better business The emotional story behind why Chip wrote his book, “Life Lessons from Dad: 101 Ways to Get More From Life” Taking control of your day vs. the day taking control of you Ways to contact Chip: Website: chipfranks.com Book: "Life Lessons from Dad: 101 Ways to Get More From Life (From Someone Who Loves You)" Free Report: lifelessonsbonus.com

Welcome to JoeVolunteer Radio! This is your weekly dose of inspiration, of humans helping other humans beings and showing you that this place is really a great place to live.   It's all about HUMAN KINDNESS.   WHOA. We are talking about something that is a little controversial. In fact, when Chip mentioned this to those on his email list he had a reader reply that Chip was toxic, and to stop peddling this 'filth'! What was the horrible, no good thing that Chip said?  He said, "Don't listen to the news," and went on to list why and how to stop.   Bear with us. We're joined by special guest...Rob Dial...well, his viral video that has garnered more than 48 million views about how the news is brainwashing you.   We go over the motives of those who give the news, and it's not all altruistic. We go over why the negative appeals to us, and why "when it bleeds, it leads."   We encourage you to TRY to live life without watching and listening to the news for five days...and see if it's an improvement in your life. Click and listen to this episode now.   Your hosts:   Chip Franks--the founder of JoeVolunteer. Husband, dad, author, and entrepreneur. Tim Wambach--founder of the Keep on Keeping On Foundation. Public speaker, husband, and soon-to-be dad.   Like the show? Give us a review on iTunes!

Welcome to JoeVolunteer Radio! This is your weekly dose of inspiration, of humans helping other humans beings and showing you that this place is really a great place to live.   It's all about HUMAN KINDNESS.   This is part two of our episode with Gillian Mandich "The Happiness Doctor".  We go deeper, talk more about the science of kindness and happiness. This is more of the "prescription" episode--how to actually BE happier and Kinder. It is such a pleasure and so much fun to know how the mind works in situations like this. Open and listen to this show, get inspired, know yourself better, and lead a better life! Thank you!   Your hosts:   Chip Franks--the founder of JoeVolunteer. Husband, dad, author, and entrepreneur. Tim Wambach--founder of the Keep on Keeping On Foundation. Public speaker, husband, and soon-to-be dad.   Like the show? Give us a review on iTunes!

Welcome to JoeVolunteer Radio! This is your weekly dose of inspiration, of humans helping other humans beings and showing you that this place is really a great place to live.   It's all about HUMAN KINDNESS. WOW!!! This episode is with Gillian Mandich, a happiness researcher at Western University in Ontario, Canada. We talked about the actual science behind happiness. You can find out about her, and sign up for her e-book on how to be happier at www.GillianMandich.com. We KNOW we feel good when we help others, and now we get to know why that is. Gillian took us behind why that happens. If you want to know how to be happier, and you want to be the type of person who shows more kindness, then there are actual scientifically PROVEN ways to make it happen.  We geeked out a bit. We talked about dopamine, seratonin and other chemical cocktails going on in our system when kindness and happiness occur. When Gillian talked about the kindest thing someone had done for her, we were able to go "behind the curtain," to see what happened in her mind--and the mind of the doer--to show how it affects us as human beings. What's cool is that the giver and receiver of the A-OK (act of kindness) aren't the only ones that benefit! We also talked about what you can do to actually increase your happiness, and had a serious conversation about getting out of depression, and what to do if you feel you don't have any happiness. It was enlightening to say the least. We love that we get to introduce you to Gillian Mandich!   Your hosts:   Chip Franks--the founder of JoeVolunteer. Husband, dad, author, and entrepreneur.   Tim Wambach--founder of the Keep on Keeping On Foundation. Public speaker, husband, and soon-to-be dad.   Like the show? Give us a review on iTunes!

Welcome to JoeVolunteer Radio! This is your weekly dose of inspiration, of humans helping other humans beings and showing you that this place is really a great place to live.   It's all about HUMAN KINDNESS.   Today, Tim and Chip talk about specific ways to spread kindness. Simple things to do to help your fellow human beings.   From the blatantly obvious to the more obscure, but deeply satisfying things you can do immediately to make our world better. Today.   Listen. Be inspired. Be the change you want to see in the world!   Your hosts:   Chip Franks--the founder of JoeVolunteer. Husband, dad, author, and entrepreneur. Tim Wambach--founder of the Keep on Keeping On Foundation. Public speaker, husband, and soon-to-be dad.   Like the show? Give us a review on iTunes!

Welcome to JoeVolunteer Radio! This is your weekly dose of inspiration, of humans helping other humans beings and showing you that this place is really a great place to live.   It's all about HUMAN KINDNESS.   Today, Tim and Chip talk about specific ways to spread kindness. Simple things to do to help your fellow human beings.   From the blatantly obvious to the more obscure, but deeply satisfying things you can do immediately to make our world better. Today.   Listen. Be inspired. Be the change you want to see in the world!   Your hosts:   Chip Franks--the founder of JoeVolunteer. Husband, dad, author, and entrepreneur. Tim Wambach--founder of the Keep on Keeping On Foundation. Public speaker, husband, and soon-to-be dad.   Like the show? Give us a review on iTunes!

Welcome to JoeVolunteer Radio! This is your weekly dose of inspiration, of humans helping other humans beings and showing you that this place is really a great place to live.   It's all about HUMAN KINDNESS.   What is the KINDEST THING anyone has ever done for you?   It could be a huge thing, it could be something they did in passing without even knowing how much it meant.   Today, we talk about the kindest thing anyone has ever done for Tim. It didn’t take a lot of effort on their part, but it made a big difference in his life.   As you listen, think about what you’ve done for others to be kind. Is there more to do to spread kindness? Do we all need to step up our game? You bet.   Listen on, friend—and spread some kindness!   Your hosts:   Chip Franks--the founder of JoeVolunteer. Husband, dad, author, and entrepreneur. Tim Wambach--founder of the Keep on Keeping On Foundation. Public speaker, husband, and soon-to-be dad.   Like the show? Give us a review on iTunes!

Welcome to JoeVolunteer Radio! This is your weekly dose of inspiration, of humans helping other humans beings and showing you that this place is really a great place to live.   It's all about HUMAN KINDNESS.   Wow. Today, we get the PROFOUND honor of introducing Philip McKernan-- "...the most gifted person I've ever met at helping people connect with their soul."   This is a LIFE-CHANGING show, that covers many things:   *The NUMBER ONE regret of the dying, and how to avoid it. *How to be kind to YOURSELF. *How can one make an impact in the world. *A useful way to stop judgement and preconceptions about that others. *How to help align your life with what's going on in your soul. *Serving without ANY expectation of return and how that heals the soul. *The kindest thing anyone has ever done for Philip. *The documentary Philip made about serving others--Give and Grow. *Philip's ask of our Joes. It's pretty awesome.   To see Philip's incredibly moving documentary FREE, a $19 value, visit www.GiveAndGrow.com/JoeVolunteer. To find out more about Philip, visit www.PhilipMcKernan.com.   Your hosts:   Chip Franks--the founder of JoeVolunteer. Husband, dad, author, and entrepreneur. Tim Wambach--founder of the Keep on Keeping On Foundation. Public speaker, husband, and soon-to-be dad.   Like the show? Give us a review on iTunes!

Welcome to JoeVolunteer Radio! This is your weekly dose of inspiration, of humans helping other humans beings and showing you that this place is really a great place to live.   It's all about HUMAN KINDNESS.   Today is the FIRST official episode of JoeVolunteer Radio. It's letting you know what the heck JoeVolunteer is all about, and why you should even care about it.   *Our GUARANTEE. *A little about your hosts. *More about what you can expect from this. *The emotional, true story of how JoeVolunteer got started. *The importance of RIPPLES. *How YOU can make a difference, right where you are, right now. *What's to come for the future   Your hosts:   Chip Franks--the founder of JoeVolunteer. Husband, dad, author, and entrepreneur. Tim Wambach--founder of the Keep on Keeping On Foundation. Public speaker, husband, and soon-to-be dad.   Like the show? Give us a review on iTunes!  

The Business Called You is an ever-expanding global community of like minded business owners who want to expand their knowledge and be on the leading edge of the technology and business thinking that will take their business to the next level.  This podcast is for entrepreneurs, small business owners or even start-ups who want to be inspired, and who want tools and actionable strategies to improve their life and their business.  Jonathan Edwards brings his ever expanding knowledge as an Olympian and an Entrepreneur to bring you the latest and greatest in tech, psychology, productivity, books, inspiring people.  This podcast is part of Jonathan's Podcast365 project.  Listen today as Jonathan speaks with Chip Franks of JoeVolunteer.com

This is Part 2 of my interview with Chip Franks— entrepreneur, family man and home educating dad. In this episode Chip talked more about how they have learned to meet each of their children’s learning needs, how his daughter Mandy was accepted into College as a homeschooler, and advice he has for other parents looking to home educate.Homeschooling To University Chip’s oldest daughter was a junior in high school when they started homeschooling. They both decided that a part of her home education would be getting a job. She found a job as a barista at Starbucks. The experience has been fantastic for her. She is learning life, and how to deal with people. Even with her job, Mandy still completed her last two years of high school in one year. The day of our interview was her first day of college. Attending post secondary has always been Mandy’s goal but they were unsure how this could be possible as homeschoolers. So after a speaking at a Harvard University event Chip spoke with a college application counsellor. He was worried that homeschooling may hurt her prospects getting into a good college. The college counsellor told Chip that it’s actually benefit. He told them that if they concentrate on the experiences they have learned, and the things they have done then package it up beautifully she can get into any college she wants. (For the US, this package also includes a good SAT score.) His biggest recommendation to Chip was to make the application interesting, make it fun and show how Mandy learned. Schools see the same applications every time. When they see a unique application, that’s what gets you in the door.The College Application Process For Homeschoolers Mandy looked at Harvard and found out she would not have a problem getting in but Mandy wanted to stay fairly close to home. For her college application they had to make up a curriculum and create a transcript for her. They figured out which classes she had to have in order to graduate. She completed those with independent focus. They knew their outcome and focus–to get into college and have fun while learning and enabling her to become a great person. Mandy applied and got into quite a few colleges. Since she is young she decided to do her first year at community college while living at home before she moves off to a larger school in two years. She plans to attend Texas A&M.Alternative School Aly, Chip’s other daughter now attends an Acton Academy affiliate – ESTEAM Academy which fits Aly’s learning style well. The school focuses on the Hero’s Journey because they know each kid can change the world. The school day starts with a Socratic circle. They start with a question, the kids answer as they see fit and then defend their answer. The first day Aly started at the school the question was-“what are the biggest problems in the world and how can we solve them?” The school has guides, not teachers. They learn how to think critically, and speak publicly. The school uses Khan Academy as a tool with their core curriculum, D.E.A.R. time(Drop everything and read) and afternoon quest time. Students choose their own books for school but they have to explain to the teachers why these books should be used in their personal curriculum. In High school the kids do more apprenticeships. The school is housed out of the same building as a working film school which the kids are involved in. The projects are all hands on, including entrepreneurship projects where they showcase their business to parents and community. It’s not just show and tell but they sell, service and try to turn a profit. For Aly, this school is ideal.Take The Initiative To Do Something On Your Own I asked Chip what he sees for the future of education. He has strong opinions about how the education model works now but says he is not going to be a instigator of change for the whole of the schooling system. But he IS an instrument of change for his kids and their lives. He knows he can also set an example for others. He feels that parents need options and choice as to where they educate their kids. Tools like the internet change the game. People are seeing the unique opportunities in education that exist. There will be a revolution and the rumblings have started. You will still have detractors. But it starts with YOU. As a person, and parent. Take the initiative to do something on your own.The Amazing Alec Alec, their youngest child has Down Syndrome and Chip spoke of the joy and differences that he brings to the world. Alec is currently attending their local school. He has been in the school for the last 2 years as part of a special education class. This year Alec started an inclusive kindergarten. They will keep an eye on how the change in structure will be for him but are considering moving because of the distance they are from both Alec and Aly’s school. The move would also bring them closer to an alternative school if need be. Alec currently gets picked up at their doorstep at 6:35am and once he finishes school at 3:50 he attends a childcare centre. It makes for a very long day and week. The RISE school is an independent school they have looked into. RISE is made up of  gifted and special needs children. The unique focus of the school is having the students teach and learn from each other. For now Chip is happy with where Alec is. They will continue to observe, try and will change if need be.Chip’s Homeschool Advice Chip left me with wonderful heartfelt advice. “If you are thinking about the homeschooling journey know that you are not perfect, but that is okay”. Chip said he was scared when they started homeschooling but he realized that being scared is okay. Getting it wrong can be the best lesson. He suggested doing a trial session, and talking to friends. “As a parent, you have to be okay with yourself and love yourself enough to make mistakes”. Everyone is doing the best they can, and you don’t have to make it perfect. Showing your love to your children is the gift. Everything is a lesson. For those families where only one parent is on board– Chip recommends both spouses get together to talk about it and get on the same page. The goal is always to do what is best for your children. Be willing to explore all options. From that viewpoint you can then try things out but you don’t have to burn your bridges. You can always go back. As a dad Chip says his duty is to provide options for his kids. It’s also important to talk to your kids and see what they think. Have your kids speak with your spouse. Look for more advice from Chip in his book– Advice From Dad, The BookBook Recommendations Miracle Mornings Choose Yourself 40 Alternatives to College The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up   ChipFranks.com The Amazing Alec  

Chip Franks– insights from an entrepreneur, homeschool dad and author. The tipping point to homeschooling his daughters, the lessons the process has taught them and the legacy he wants to leave for his children.Family Man Chip Franks is a family man with 3 children. He is also an entrepreneur, author and home educator. His oldest, Mandy is 17 years old and entering college this year. She started homeschooling last year and during that time completed her entire high school requirements. His middle daughter Aly is 13 years old. Aly is a self proclaimed “nerd” and his partner in crime. Chip’s youngest, the amazing Alec, is 5 years old and just started kindergarten. It was actually his first day of kindergarten the day of this interview. Alec is a beautiful soul that has Down Syndrome and has truly expanded their capacity to love.The Family’s Learning Journey Their family learning journey is unique to them. Chip felt that the education system was not working for his girls. They have tried public school, homeschool and private school. They do what is best for the child and family. Mandy was a sophomore in high school and Aly was in 6th grade when they decided to homeschool. Everyday Chip drove his girls to school and everyday they cried before they had to go. Chip talked to others about homeschooling and decided to try it out. His wife who believes in the traditional education system agreed but not immediately.The Tipping Point There were a few circumstances that caused a tipping point for Chip to try homeschooling. Chip had butted heads with his school district because his girls had missed so much school. His oldest daughter was sick quite often. The district they live in only allows a certain amount of days missed of school and if you go over that amount students must make up that time on weekends, over lunch or during the summer. His daughter that was sick quite often would have to make up these days. She would come to school, sit in a room and stare at her phone just to clock in the hours. He also saw that she needed more real life experience to help prepare her for her career and life. So many times students spend years in school or getting ready for exams but they never really explore the fields of interest they like. Chip felt she was getting a lot more from going out and experiencing life. Homework was also taking up a lot of time. His daughters would come home and be up until late completing homework to get back up again early the next morning to restart the cycle.What If My Spouse Doesn’t Agree With Homeschooling With this tipping point he decided to try out homeschool. He asked many friends who were homeschooling or unschooling entrepreneurs how they did it. He and his wife came to an agreement. The girls would complete their school year. They would try homeschooling over the summer as a test and if it didn’t go well they could always go back. It wasn’t an incredible success at first but it was good enough. They girls loved it and were happy to continue homeschooling. Chip’s wife is still not completely convinced but one thing that did help her to feel more certain was watching the documentary Class Dismissed together as a family.What Their Day Looked Like When the girls started homeschooling Chip set up a schedule for all three of them. They went to the library and got a private room where he would work while the girls worked on school. He had to be on site at his office only once a week. In the morning the girls completed school subjects. They used programs like Khan Academy for a lot of it. Mandy wanted more in-depth material so they ordered textbooks for her. Aly wasn’t excited about Khan Academy so they tried an on-line curriculum. Unfortunately it became too restrictive and just a repetition of school but at home. Not only that, it also ended up straining Aly and Chip’s relationship because Chip felt he had to become an authoritarian in order to get Aly to get her work done. In the afternoon they did “Daddy Projects“. They made a list of 30 big projects to get them to learn on their own and be resourceful. They kept a journal, created Evernote accounts to keep track, defined their own morning routine including reading The Miracle Morning, watched the Dead Poets Society and learned about the philosophers and poets. Chip also had his daughters right Idea Lists (taken from James Altucher). An example of an idea list is 20 ways to make my life better without a lot of effort. Chip loved this time with the girls. He says they had fantastic insight and he loved seeing how their minds worked.Learning While You Go As their journey progressed they realized that what they were doing was not working for both of their girls. One was quite independent and self-driven. The other needed more guidance. Since both Chip and his wife are entrepreneurs their schedule didn’t allow them to be with her all of the time. The family came to the decision that Mandy would continue to homeschool but Aly would not. They searched their area and found a private school that best suited Aly. This year is now her second year attending an Acton Academy affiliate. Aly now thrives in school.The Time We Have With Our Kids Is Finite “We only have 18 summers with our kids.” The time we have with our kids is finite. One of things they wanted with their eldest was to spend more time with her. And now they have that. This is what has led Chip to the book he wrote for his children–“Advice From Dad.” All the things that you should talk about but we never really seem to find the time to do.Advice From Dad, The Book Chip wanted to leave a gift for his children that could appreciate even when he is no longer on this earth. The book is divided into 4 main parts–Body, Mind, Heart and Soul and is filled with great examples and anecdotes to living a better life and being a better person. Just the kind of advice a dad with great life experience would give. Actually, a dad with great life experience and a lot of love for his children. One of these examples is about business but it still reflects well to our life. He says a lot of businesses are built like a hobo shack. Many go out and build without giving a lot of thought to what the foundation is like. Not a lot of thought is given to sequential order. In our life we want to build fast. We want different “shiny” things and to try out different things. The trick is to make sure that you first have your foundation laid. “If I had one thing to tell my kids what would it be? What could they learn? That they need to learn to love themselves.. That they should follow their bliss and do something that thrills them and they will always have a place to turn to and they will always be loved unconditionally. They will never get that in school” Chip, I think you are doing a fantastic job. You are well on your way. Check out these links and insights Chip Franks Daddy Projects ESTEAM Academy Class Dismissed Movie

Chip Frank started in business in 1998 in the Real Estate industry as a Broker. Chip sold the Real Estate MarketPlace in March of 2017 to follow, "His Hero's Journey," and concentrate on Joe Volunteer, a philanthropic company he started with Joe Polish that helps people spread kindness to others using an app that's like an Uber for Volunteers. In today’s episode, Chip shares his stories how his Real Estate and Joe Volunteer Business started and progressed which includes his life lessons which hopefully will help you not make similar mistakes in business and life.

Chip Franks is the Supreme Commander of The Real Estate MarketPlace, a sales and property management company in Harker Heights, Texas, by day. At other times, he is Chief Joe and Bottlewasher for JoeVolunteer--a Benefits Corporation with the...

Chip Franks is the Supreme Commander of The Real Estate MarketPlace, a sales and property management company in Harker Heights, Texas, by day. At other times, he is Chief Joe and Bottlewasher for JoeVolunteer--a Benefits Corporation with the...

Chip Franks is the Supreme Commander of The Real Estate MarketPlace, a sales and property management company in Harker Heights, Texas, by day. At other times, he is Chief Joe and Bottlewasher for JoeVolunteer--a Benefits Corporation with the mission of increasing volunteerism by ten-fold across the entire globe.   JoeVolunteer is in the process of creating a native app for both iOS and Android that will be like an "Uber," for volunteer work, and will connect worthwhile organizations to the Joes (volunteers) that want to help! JoeVolunteer Radio, a podcast featuring good news and encouraging people to help other human beings will be launching in mid-2016 to coincide with the beta test of the JoeVolunteer app release in the Austin, Texas area.  

This week’s guest is Chip Franks.  Chip Franks is the husband of Laura, and Daddy to Mandy, Aly and The Amazing Alec. When not starting, "For Purpose," organizations that completely change the face of the world (this is said in fun, folks...), he's a real estate entrepreneur and aspiring author in Central Texas.

Motivation Monday - we're talking about Relationships are what moves business ahead. In our case, our podcast has had a huge impact on our business and what's transpired. Roberto Candelaria talks about it in his book: Relationships Raise MoneyPatty joined Roberto's Mastermind as a result of a relationship with AJ Amyx Patty met some folks at a conference, one of which is Simon Smart. Simon Smart is the Lead Coach at Warrior Protocoland now coaches Tim Wambach and Patty's husband. Another example is our opportunity to meet with Chip Franks from JoeVolunteer and he attending Tony Robbins as a result of an episode we did talking about Unleash the Power Within. As a result, we've formed a great friendship with the amazing Chip Franks!Relationships are very powerful as a way to grow your network, expand your horizons that have a ripple effect way beyond we even know is coming. So fun!

**Summary:** In Episode #199 Ari interviews [Chip Franks](http://www.joevolunteer.com/allaboutus/), a real estate entrepreneur who co-founded [Joe Volunteer](http://www.joevolunteer.com/), a project that aims to increase the number of volunteers helping anywhere in the world. Listen as Ari and Chip discuss how Joe Volunteer plans to better connect volunteers and charitable organizations. **Special Announcements:** ## [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you're not already a dedicated follower. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 16:16 – Frank joins the show. - 16:25 – Chip takes care of three children with his wife Laura and owns a real estate company. - 18:12 – Volunteering locations vary widely in the need for volunteers. - 19:23 – Joe Volunteer is an app on which organizations can ask for volunteers for their events. - 20:03 – Joe Volunteer is undergoing beta testing in the Austin, Texas area to work out bugs. - 21:26 – There's a crowdfunding campaign and IndieGogo fundraiser to further develop the app. - 22:26 – The idea for Joe Volunteer began when Joe Polish mentioned that such a service would be useful during one of his podcast episodes. - 24:33 – Chip heard the idea and decided to put it into action. - 25:34 – Chip talks about his daily routine which he begins at 5 am. - 28:14 – Chip uses the Headspace app and Anthony Robbins routines to meditate. - 29:27 – Ari and Chip talk about the advantages of waking up early in the morning. - 30:42 – Financial independence or a business that generates money by itself is a personal goal for Chip. - 32:12 – Chip's _Top 3 Tips to be More Effective_ - 32:14 – Think about your big ‘why.' To become great, find a way to serve the many. - 33:02 – Begin and continue a self-development project – one to act as a constant reminder to improve on oneself. - 35:02 – Develop your very own daily practice. Do something physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally for yourself every day. Chip tries to do one kind act for another human being once a day. - 35:32 – The best way to keep up with Chip's project, Joe Volunteer, is to sign up to be a volunteer on the website. **4 Key Points:** 1. The supply of volunteers varies widely for organizations – Joe Volunteer aims to provide potential volunteers with in-depth information about events happening around them. 2. Two sayings that Chip believes are the key to a focused life: “To be great, find a way to serve the many” and “Begin with the end in mind.” 3. Daily rituals set the tone for one's life. 4. Anyone with an idea can bring it to life, it's just a matter of being proactive. Resources Mentioned: - [Elevator](https://t.co/En6hSoWKoe) - Any team can be acquihired - [Omni](https://t.co/K4ZvtDNiai) - On-demand itemized physical storage - [Apifier](https://t.co/Wlzvh9YKYS) - Web scraper that works on every website - [Avocado Recipes](https://t.co/X8TM16xWtK) – Delicious and healthy - [Amazing Selling Machine](https://t.co/Z7EZmwvySE) – Successful business ownership - [Luma](https://t.co/RAHKkS4YIN) - WiFi System - [Portable Charger](https://t.co/Gxsz3Z4PsH) - Dark Energy Poseidon - [Knote](https://t.co/nTTYyWTJ84) - How to triple your blog traffic without lifting a finger - [Tech Crunch](https://t.co/nTTYyWTJ84) - Kickbooster Will Pay You For Sharing Your Favorite Crowdfunding Campaigns - [Make Use Of](https://t.co/4FlF29KNKQ) - 9 Easy IFTTT DO Button Tricks to Quickly Automate Your Life - [The Muse](https://t.co/9aQ49PMW9t) -The 4 Secrets Behind Teams That Work Together So Well That Everyone Else is Jealous - [Chronos](https://t.co/wN7PlvaNg5) - Smart Watch Disc - [Birdly](https://t.co/vlCmOsnMU3) - Business Cards - [Gliimpse](https://t.co/udQjxSrNyi) - MINT but for your health - [Weld](https://t.co/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message

Chip Franks is the founder of The Real Estate MarketPlace, with 16 realtors, and a property management company in Harker Heights, TX. His passion project, Joe Volunteer, is an Uber-like mobile app that connects organizations and volunteers on demand. The goal: increase volunteering 10-fold globally and help millions of people worldwide. "A formal education can make you a living, but a self-education will make you a fortune. What's great about business is that the act of creating something is fantastic. It is a mirror, good or bad, of the skills and talents that you bring to the table."

Episode #228 with Chip Franks, Part Two: Dean takes JOeVolunteer.com through the 8 profit Activators and shows you how you can apply the Profit Activators to your business A step-by-step way to take your ideas and quickly get them off the ground so they have the highest probability of success X-Ray Marketing: How to find and attract hidden prospects in your market that are invisible to your competitors   What to do first before you take action on any business or philanthropic idea Boost Your Marketing Results Faster: Add "S_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _" to your marketing in order to increase your conversions Peek inside Dean's marketing mind and listen behind the scenes as he helps Joe Volunteer find big breakthroughs

If you've ever turned down the volume on your dream ... cared so much for eveybody elsethat you've caught yourself living someone else's life ... or even secretly yearned for a second chance, a second act, a second wave ...... here's your invitation to transform loss into living your true legacy.Blending just the right balance of inspiration and irreverence, Jennifer Boykin, founder of Life After Tampons, says "the thing I most want to do is help other women at MidLife implement the answer to this question:What would you doif you KNEW you COULD NOT FAIL?"If you're looking for Mid-Life Mojo and Moxie - or just to renew your trajectory toward Legendary Living ...join Julie Ann and Jennifer for thisConsciousSHIFT Show!

082 - Motivation Monday  | Find a Way to Serve  Find a way to serve.  Develop an attitude of gratitude. when you help others, you are really helping yourself more than others, with the feeling that you will feel after you've served.  Take our buddy Chip Franks for instance...  from JoeVolunteer.   We chatted with him on our show and he talked about how his volunteering evolved into something bigger.  He's now created JoeVolunteer.com which is "like uber for volunteering" Chip found a way to serve in a really big way - check out his website.  The greatest way to give is to give frequently.  Giving back is pivotal to living a healthy life.  Links mentioned: Tim's non-for-profit:  Keep on Keeping On Tim's project:   Handicap ThisFeed My Starving Children JoeVolunteer.com Make it an outstanding week!!

Episode #208 Show Notes: The story of how Chip and Joe are transforming the way people volunteer with JoeVolunteer.com How any average Joe can make a difference in the lives of others Chip shares the keys to overcoming obstacles and making your dreams and purpose a reality 5 techniques for increasing your lead flow, getting more customers and making more money Dean shares the simplest way to go from where you are to creating a scalable, dominate, global movement If you've ever asked, "What am I here for?" or "What am I doing with my life?", you HAVE to hear this... Secrets for investing your time, energy and resources into what matters most to you Three life lessons Chip has discovered that could change your life

Chip Franks  Real Estate Investor | Author | Philanthropist  They say everything in Texas is bigger and our guest proves that, with his big ideas and even bigger heart. Chip lays down simple actionable items that you can apply to your life today! He even wrote a special blog post for our Boss Free Community!  In this episode you will discover:Who started the Standing Desk Revolution How seeing a lonely man in a nursing home helped launch a movementWhy you need a BHAG (and what a BHAG is)What is an Inverse Paranoid and how it can help youHow a Hug Station paid the best dividends (good for the soul)Why writing down goals is so powerfulHow Immediate Action can propel you towards your dreamsHow being intentional can help predict the future10 things Chip learned from spending two days with Joe PolishLearn the mindset trick to create a "for purpose" organizationWhy Chip designs his week with outcomes and not a to-do listThe Bg Rocks parable How to develop the superpower of creating big ideas (make your brain sweat)  Words of Wisdom from Chip:Don't wait to be anointed.Don't live for the weekends.We are meant for more.   Resources:I Love Marketing PodcastJames Altucher - Choose YourselfBook - The Promise of the PencilBFS Podcast The Ultimate Jim Rohn TributeTony Robbins Time of Your Life CDComing Soon - Autobiography of a Couch Potato  If any app developers would like to work on a great project, get in touch with Chip.  If you would like to make a donation to JoeVolunteer.com, CLICK HERE  Want more Boss Free Society?Join Us at Boss Free SocietyJoin us at the Boss Free Society DojoJoin us on TwitterSUBSCRIBE: Never miss an episode by using one of the options below:Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes• Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher• Click Here to Subscribe via RSS FeedBIG BIG FAVOR ::Would you leave us a quick review on ITunes?It helps the show tremendously and we would appreciate it greatly. Tim and Patty will be so grateful to you (plus it comes with a shout out on air) #winning