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The fastest way to scale your firm might not be more hours in the office — it's the hours you spend sleeping and the fuel you put in your body. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill reveal why law firm owners can't afford to treat their health as an afterthought. From the science of sleep to the truth about nutrition, they share how optimizing your body is the ultimate unfair advantage for building a thriving practice. Here's what you'll learn: Why prioritizing health is a scaling strategy, not a luxury How sleep and nutrition directly impact your energy, focus, and decision-making as a leader Practical ways to build recovery and discipline into your daily routine without sacrificing your business If you want to lead with energy, clarity, and longevity, start where it matters most: your health. ---- 11:58 – Why health and longevity are just as critical as business strategy for law firm owners 13:49 – The mistake of waiting until after success to prioritize your health 16:19 – Why you don't have a time management problem — you have a priorities problem 18:12 – Health precedes wealth: how neglecting your body sabotages your firm's growth 20:10 – The difference between negative excuses and positive excuses 24:52 – Why you can't outrun a bad diet — and why nutrition drives weight loss more than exercise 28:05 – How tracking sleep, nutrition, and exercise creates predictable results 30:44 – How poor sleep, stress, and lack of recovery compound to stall business growth ---- Links & Resources: MyFitnessPal Peloton Crumbl Cookies The Murph workout Avengers (Marvel Universe) ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 396. Why High Performers Can't Afford to Ignore Wellness with Dr. Taz Bhatia 326. Matteo Franceschetti — Revolutionizing Rest: The Future of Sleep Technology 322. AMMA — Health, Hustle, and High Performance: Michael Mogill's Fitness Journey
Most of us live as if we just plan hard enough, we'll finally “figure it all out.” The perfect calendar, the flawless morning routine, the 5-year plan, detailed down to what socks we'll wear on Thursdays. But life doesn't work that way. I learned this seven hours and forty minutes into the hardest Spartan race in the world, after thirty obstacles, thousands of feet of elevation, and more burpees than any human should endure. In this episode, I share why certainty is an illusion, how over-planning becomes procrastination, and why clarity doesn't come from thinking.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Unlocking the Power of Present: The Art of Now with Steve Thomas Creativepostures.com About the Guest(s): Steve Thomas is an innovative thinker embarking on a midlife awakening through creativity and unconventional experiences. A native New Yorker, Steve has a rich background in finance, having climbed the ranks on Wall Street. He is also a burgeoning writer and artist, currently exploring profound life philosophies through personal writing and engaging in creative projects. Steve shares his insights and journey through his websites, moronsmemoir.com and creativepostures.com, where he encourages others to seek unique perspectives and embrace creativity in their lives. Episode Summary: In this stimulating episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss delves into the world of creativity, personal growth, and unconventional wisdom with guest Steve Thomas. Steve shares his transformative journey, which was spurred by a significant midlife realization that drove him to pursue a more creatively fulfilling path. Throughout the conversation, Steve emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, experimenting with life, and the transformative power of creativity. Chris and Steve engage in a compelling discussion on the value of storytelling, self-discovery, and overcoming societal pressures. Steve's philosophy of embracing one's inner "moron" as a means to cultivate humility and openness forms a central theme. He touches upon his unique practice of writing a thousand words daily and illustrates how this discipline fuels his creativity and personal development. Steve also highlights the enriching nature of improvisation, both in sales and life, and how creativity serves as an essential outlet for personal expression and growth. Key Takeaways: Embrace creativity as a fundamental aspect of personal growth and transformation. The practice of storytelling and sharing personal experiences aids in healing and connection with others. Living in the present moment enhances self-awareness and reduces anxiety about the past and future. Creativity is not about profit; it's about authentic expression and personal fulfillment. A disciplined daily writing practice can boost creativity and serve as a form of meditation. Notable Quotes: "Jumping straight out of an airplane with no parachute and trusting in something is the way to go." "The only time is now… What are you doing with it?" "If you create art with the thought to sell, it's not art anymore." "Freedom is doing what you want to do when you want to do it." "We can only live poetry and you have to be connected to that poetry for it to happen." Resources: MoronsMemoir.com CreativePostures.com Social Media Handles: Available on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, X, and LinkedIn YouTube Channel: "Sitting with Steve" and "Moron Etal"
What if the fastest way to grow your law firm was not about keeping score but about giving more? In this encore episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Randy Kessler, one of the most recognized family law attorneys in America. With decades of experience, a national reputation, and a client roster that includes athletes, celebrities, and high-profile figures, Randy has built his practice on something most lawyers overlook: generosity. This conversation reveals why giving first is not only the right thing to do but also the most powerful growth strategy in law. Here's what you'll learn: Why abundance-minded attorneys never run out of opportunities How generosity and referrals have fueled Randy's career and reputation The overlooked habits that attract clients, colleagues, and media attention If you want to build a practice that stands the test of time, start by asking not what you can get but what you can give. ---- Show Notes: 02:24 – Why Randy chose family law and how passion shaped his career 05:35 – Building a practice through generosity, referrals, and showing up 07:53 – The Evander Holyfield story and the power of authentic relationships 09:20 – How media presence built his brand and why availability matters more than perfection 13:04 – Why so many marriages fail and the biggest reasons couples get divorced 17:14 – The emotional side of divorce and how judges really make decisions 19:16 – Why networking and referrals are the foundation of Randy's recurring revenue 22:07 – How giving cases to other lawyers became Randy's most underrated growth strategy ---- Links & Resources: Kessler & Solomiany National Football League Buffalo Bills New Orleans Saints Evander Holyfield Atlanta Hawks Laura Wasser Michael Jordan Magic Johnson Kobe Bryant ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 372. The Surprising ROI of Doing the Right Thing with Chaffin Luhana 121. Ben Crump — Speaking Truth to Power: The Fight for Social Justice in America 19. Harlan Schillinger — The Future of Legal Marketing
Most people ease into challenges. A 5K. Maybe a 10K. I skipped all that and went straight for the hardest Spartan race in the world: 21K, thirty obstacles, seven thousand feet of elevation, and a whole lot of burpees if I failed. In this episode, I break down six months of training, the gear I tested, and what this race taught me about discipline, minimalism, and saying “yes” before fear talks you out of it.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.
Discovering Joy in Entrepreneurship: LeAnn Lyon's Journey and Insights Joyminder.com About the Guest(s): LeAnn Lyon is a visionary entrepreneur and the Chief Joy Officer at Joy Minder, LLC. She is renowned for assisting burned-out professionals in rediscovering joy through entrepreneurship. LeAnn Lyon is the creator of the innovative "From Failing to Sailing" system, designed to help high achievers weather life's storms and find lasting happiness. She also spearheads the "Start Restart Your Business Summit" and hosts the "Beyond The Business Plan Podcast," where she interviews extraordinary thinkers about their journeys to success. Her varied professional background includes roles as a certified John Maxwell speaker and trainer, a real estate license holder, a former teacher, and a leader in multiple sectors, including manufacturing and outside sales. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss sits down with LeAnn Lyon, a vibrant force in the entrepreneurial world and the Chief Joy Officer at Joy Minder, LLC. LeAnn Lyon shares her journey from a burned-out professional to a thriving entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of finding joy and purpose in one's career. Through her diverse experiences, including roles in teaching, real estate, and sales, she has crafted a distinctive approach to helping others achieve success and fulfillment. Listeners will explore the intricacies of the "From Failing to Sailing" system, a transformative program designed by Leanne to help individuals transition from traditional career paths to entrepreneurial ventures. Key insights on overcoming professional burnout, finding one's true passion, and the significance of purpose-driven work are emphasized throughout the conversation. LeAnn Lyon also discusses the "Start Restart Your Business Summit," providing a sneak peek into its offerings for aspiring entrepreneurs. The episode is packed with advice for anyone pondering a career shift or looking to reinvigorate their professional life. Key Takeaways: Identifying Passion: Find where you feel valued and drawn to align with a career that brings joy and fulfillment. Overcoming Resistance: Share entrepreneurial aspirations cautiously, especially with individuals who might resist change due to their comfort levels. Strategic Transition: The "From Failing to Sailing" system is a step-by-step guide for transitioning from burnout to entrepreneurship. Support Systems: Engaging with mentors and coaches is crucial for navigating the challenges of starting and running a business. Continuous Learning: Platforms like the "Start Restart Your Business Summit" provide valuable learning opportunities and inspiration for both aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs. Notable Quotes: "People can't push your buttons if you don't have buttons." "If you do have a longing, if you've always thought I want to work for myself…then you need to find a way to do that." "The sailing system is meant to help those burned-out professionals…maybe they're still paying off loans, but they're not happy." "Never take advice from people who haven't actually walked the path." "We have three different distinct summits per year." Resources: Joy Minder, LLC: JoyMinder.com Beyond The Business Plan Podcast: Available on major podcast platforms
The higher you climb, the heavier success can weigh you down. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill expose the hidden cost of achievement: success debt. It's the trap that catches high performers when wins pile up faster than the systems, habits, and discipline needed to sustain them. If you've ever felt restless, pressured, or like your own achievements are starting to box you in, this conversation will hit close to home. Here's what you'll learn: Why success debt builds silently at the top and how to recognize it before it crushes you How to avoid coasting on past wins and instead create challenges that keep you sharp What it takes to stay competitive without letting complacency or comparison set the pace If you want to avoid being owned by your own success, this is the episode you cannot afford to miss. ---- 07:29 – Why momentum can make or break your firm 08:55 – Reframing losses as the turning point for growth 09:59 – How to regain control by mastering fundamentals 10:23 – The compounding cost of skipping steps 11:42 – Why chasing one big win is a gambler's fallacy 12:43 – The restless nature of high performers at the top 14:25 – Finding the next challenge that keeps you sharp 18:27 – Why obsessing over competitors keeps you from innovating ---- Links & Resources: The Game Changing Attorney episode with James Amaro – Amaro Law Firm ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 221. AMMA — How to Lead A-Players and Maximize Team Potential 246. AMMA — From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Key Differences Between Winners and Losers 369. Your Ego Is Making You Miserable with Cy Wakeman
We've all been told to set big goals. Run a marathon. Write a book. Launch a YouTube channel by June (still waiting on that one). The idea is simple: dream big, chase it, and life will magically fall into place. But here's the problem: goals often do the exact opposite. They pile on guilt, create impossible deadlines, and leave you wondering if your treadmill is just a $1,200 clothing rack. In this episode, I break down why goals might be holding you back and what actually works better.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.
High performers think they can outwork stress — until their bodies prove them wrong. In this encore episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Dr. Taz Bhatia, a nationally recognized integrative medicine physician, to uncover why ignoring your health is the fastest way to sabotage your success. From cortisol spikes and energy crashes to the hidden costs of “powering through,” Dr. Taz reveals why the most ambitious leaders can't afford to treat wellness as optional — and what it really takes to build resilience that lasts. Here's what you'll learn: Why Type-A achievers often miss the early red flags of burnout — and how to spot them in yourself How to design a health plan that fits your lifestyle instead of adding another job to your calendar What it takes to extend not just your lifespan, but your health span, so every year is high performing If you want to keep winning at the highest level, this conversation will show you why performance starts with wellness. ---- Show Notes: 03:11 – Dr. Taz shares her personal health collapse that forced her to rethink conventional medicine 13:57 – The difference between holistic, integrative, and functional medicine 17:35 – Why the U.S. health care system became “sick care” instead of true health care 23:24 – The five bodies of wellness: physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and community 27:22 – Common health challenges high achievers face under chronic stress 30:26 – The red flags of burnout and why powering through makes them worse 36:20 – The hidden dangers of sugar and fad diets 41:33 – How to create a realistic, sustainable wellness plan without making it a full-time job ---- Links & Resources: CenterSpringMD Institute for Functional Medicine Blue Zones ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. —- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 110. Leading Ladies: Four Leaders in Business 132. Summit Spectacular: Part 1 214. Dream Team: How to Hire & Keep High-Performing Talent
Be ready, stay grounded, and communicate clearly — no matter what's at stake.Communicating under pressure isn't just a useful skill — it can be the difference between escalation and resolution. For Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and CEO of The Black Swan Group, it's a daily discipline built on empathy, self-regulation, and intentional listening. In this expanded conversation from our Spontaneous Speaking miniseries, Voss offers a rare window into the mindset and methods that helped him show up calm, focused, and adaptable when the pressure is sky-high.“Emotional intelligence is an insane accelerator to outcomes,” Voss shares, explaining how empathy, tone, and timing can shift the direction of any conversation. He breaks down techniques like labeling and mirroring, explores how to use silence and word choice strategically, and explains why overthinking can be just as risky as acting too fast. From gut-level pattern recognition to tactical use of voice, Voss shows how communication becomes more impactful when we're not trying to control — but to connect.In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Voss and host Matt Abrahams dive into how negotiation techniques developed for life-or-death situations can be applied far beyond them — offering powerful takeaways for anyone who needs to think clearly under pressure, stay agile in the moment, and communicate effectively when it matters most.Episode Reference Links:Chris Voss Chris's Book: Never Split the Difference Ep.197 Prep or Perish: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (1 of 3)Ep.198 Pause and Effect: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (2 of 3)Ep.199 Blunder Pressure: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (3 of 3)Ep.203 No Script, No Problem: Final Secrets to Speaking Under Pressure (Bonus) Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:50) - Path to Hostage Negotiation (03:42) - Power of Emotional Intelligence (05:00) - Staying Calm Under Pressure (06:10) - Mental Prep & Mindset (07:18) - Trusting Your Gut (07:58) - Avoiding Overthinking (09:01) - Flexibility in Negotiations (10:15) - Listen More, Talk Less (10:31) - Labeling & Mirroring (12:51) - Tone Shapes Impact (14:06) - The Final Three Questions (19:37) - Conclusion *****Thank you to our sponsors:Strawberry.me. Get $50 off coaching today at Strawberry.me/smartSupport Think Fast Talk Smart by joining TFTS Premium.
For years, I thought the goal in life was to be happy. All the time. If I wasn't smiling, laughing, or journaling about gratitude while sipping my $7 oat latte, something was broken. So I stacked every hack I could find: affirmations, meditation, cold showers. Once, I even did them all before 9 am, like I was auditioning for a self-help infomercial. And guess what? I felt worse. In this episode, I break down why chasing happiness 24/7 is the fastest way to feel miserable, why “good vibes only” culture backfires, and what it really means to live a good life.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.
In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Nathan Baws, founder of NumberFied, joins the Grow a Small Business podcast to share his incredible journey from launching his first “business” at age six to building 15 diverse ventures across industries. He opens up about scaling his catering company after Shark Tank success and transforming failures into seven-figure wins. Nathan explains how Number Five grew from one VA to a global team of 80 across five countries, providing affordable growth solutions for small businesses. He dives deep into the power of mindset, creative lead generation, and embracing AI to accelerate growth. This episode is packed with lessons on resilience, marketing, and scaling with purpose from a true serial entrepreneur. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Nathan Baws shared that the hardest part of growing a small business is having the right skill set in growth and marketing, and trying to navigate it while being on your own. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Nathan Baws shared that his favorite business book is “Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss, which deeply influenced him through its powerful negotiation strategies and practical takeaways. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Nathan Baws shared that he's a big fan of Alex Hormozi's content and often uses YouTube to dive into whatever business topic he's focused on at the time. He also mentioned that he uses AI tools as a kind of “mentor,” asking questions and generating solutions on the go. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Nathan Baws shared that one of the most valuable tools to grow a small business is automation software, especially for lead generation. He mentioned using tools like Instantly to automate outreach, book more appointments, and scale sales efficiently. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Nathan Baws shared that the advice he would give himself on day one of starting out in business is: “Learn lead generation and marketing early – spend most of your day finding ways to generate more sales.” Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Sales fix almost everything – focus on generating leads every single day — Nathan Baws Creative marketing and consistent lead generation are the true lifelines of any small business — Nathan Baws If you're not actively growing your business, you're already falling behind — Nathan Baws
When eight-year-old David Eagleman fell from a roof, his brain created the illusion that time slowed down during the 0.6-second fall. This accident sparked his lifelong fascination with human psychology and how the brain constructs our perception of time and reality, ultimately shaping his path as a leading neuroscientist. In this episode, David explores the concepts of time perception, sensory substitution, and livewiring, revealing how the brain rewires itself, why perception is an illusion, and whether humans could one day unlock a sixth or seventh sense. In this episode, Hala and David will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Childhood Fall and Slowed Time Perception (06:46) Exploring the Concept of Umwelt (10:33) Animal Senses and Human Nature Limitations (16:46) Brain Plasticity vs. Livewiring Explained (27:50) Sensory Substitution and the Future of Senses (36:29) The Psychology of Why We Dream (42:02) The Intersection Between Science and Religion (48:47) The Future of Livewired Technology (51:39) AI vs. Livewired Systems and Human Potential David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University, a bestselling author, and the founder of Neosensory and BrainCheck. He is the writer and presenter of the international PBS series The Brain with David Eagleman and The Creative Brain on Netflix. His bestselling book Livewired reveals how the brain adapts in real time, reshaping our understanding of perception, consciousness, and human psychology. Sponsored By: Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Mercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting Open Phone - Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/profiting. DeleteMe - Remove your personal data online. Get 20% off DeleteMe consumer plans at to joindeleteme.com/profiting SKIMS - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com Policy Genius - Secure your family's future with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/profiting Masterclass - Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at https://masterclass.com/profiting BitDefender - Save 30% on your subscription at bitdefender.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: David's Book, Livewired: bit.ly/Livewired David's Website: eagleman.com Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Human Behavior,, Habits, Positivity, Critical Thinking, Robert Greene, Chris Voss, Robert Cialdini
Consensus feels safe — but in business, it's often the very thing holding you back from growth. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill unpack the hidden costs of consensus-driven decision-making. From firms with five partners debating every choice to small teams waiting on unanimous buy-in, they reveal why trying to please everyone creates delays, missed opportunities, and stalled growth. If you've ever walked out of a meeting wondering why it took two hours to argue over a single decision, this conversation will change how you lead. Here's what you'll learn: Why speed beats consensus — and why imperfect decisions made quickly can fuel faster growth How to assign decision rights by expertise so your team stops spinning in circles What it takes to embrace “disagree and commit” so your firm moves forward even without unanimous agreement If you're tired of decision gridlock, this episode will show you how to lead with clarity, speed, and conviction. ---- 02:20 – Why many attorneys know more about their favorite sports team than their own firm's numbers 04:15 – The importance of wearing your own “jersey” and taking pride in your brand 14:10 – Why consensus among five partners is the slowest way to make decisions 15:50 – Not every partner should have an equal vote — expertise matters 16:25 – Speed beats consensus: why fast imperfect decisions win 17:35 – The power of “disagree and commit” in high-performing firms 18:05 – Treating failure as data, not identity 20:00 – Why you can't always wait for buy-in before leading change ---- Links & Resources: Brazil Nut Georgia Power Comcast AT&T ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 393. AMMA — Why Simplicity Is a Superpower in Law Firms 363. AMMA — How to Master Decision-Making Like a Pro 345. AMMA. The AI Advantage: What to Automate, What to Keep Human, and How to Stay Ahead
Ask someone how they're doing, and odds are they'll say, “Busy.” At some point, busyness became the ultimate adult humble brag, like flashing your Pokémon card collection, but with Google Calendar invites. In this episode, I break down the hidden cost of filling every square inch of your day, and why it might be quietly killing your best work.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.
Exploring Israeli Wines: History, Innovation, and Unique Flavors with the Israeli Wine Producers Association Iwpa.com About the Guest(s): Josh Greenstein is the Executive Vice President of the Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA), which represents over 40 wineries from Israel, ranging from boutique operations to large-scale producers. His passion for wine runs deep, ingrained over five generations in the industry. Josh's family background includes ties to wine production going back to the Prohibition era, with his father working in the market for 47 years. Josh founded the IWPA to promote positive aspects of Israel through its burgeoning wine industry, advocating for the recognition of Israel as a world-class wine region. Episode Summary: Join Chris Voss on this episode of The Chris Voss Show as he delves into the dynamic world of Israeli wines with Josh Greenstein, the Executive Vice President of the Israeli Wine Producers Association. With over 5,000 years of wine-making heritage, Israel is carving out a name for itself on the global stage as a region worthy of oenophile exploration. Josh shares the fascinating story of how Israeli wines have emerged from a historical context powered by ancient viticultural techniques and modern innovations. In this enthralling conversation, Voss and Greenstein unravel the uniqueness of Israeli wines, exploring the diverse microclimates and soil types that lend to the country's distinctive terroirs. They dive into the significance of kosher wines, the contributions of the storied Rothschild family, and the innovative spirit enveloping Israeli winemakers. Josh emphasizes the value of trials in vineyards that harken back to Biblical times while advocating for greater awareness and presence of Israeli wines in global markets, especially in the United States. For anyone intrigued by the intersection of tradition, technology, and taste, this episode is a must-listen. Key Takeaways: Israeli Wine Heritage: Israel boasts a winemaking history that spans over 5,000 years, incorporating ancient techniques with modern innovations. Innovative Viticulture: Israeli winemakers utilize advanced technology, such as drip irrigation and enhanced grape stress management, leading to high-quality wine production. Unique Terroir: Israel's diverse microclimates and soil types contribute to distinctive flavors and enable the growth of a variety of grape types, including varieties unique to the region. Kosher Wines: All the wines represented by the IWPA are kosher, although kosher certification is more about cleanliness and ethical processing rather than quality differentiation. Market Penetration: While Israeli wines are available across the U.S., increasing awareness and consumer interest is key to their expansion in international markets. Notable Quotes: "Israel has been making wine for about 5,000 years… finally got recognized for being good at it." – Josh Greenstein "CAB is still king, but we're seeing more wineries producing fun, lighter bodied wines like roses and whites." – Josh Greenstein "You know, wine is historical, wine is fun, wine is friendly… an amazing thing." – Josh Greenstein "People have the ability to go search it up themselves. Customers are very educated these days." – Josh Greenstein "Drip irrigation, which was invented in Israel… really changed the farming world." – Josh Greenstein Resources: Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA): Follow the IWPA on Instagram at @IsraeliWine Josh Greenstein: Connect with Josh on Instagram at @JAGWines Learn About Israeli Wines: Additional details can be found by visiting Goodreads for Chris Voss goodreads.com/chrisvoss Connect with Chris Voss: Follow on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/chrisvoss Discover the intricate flavors of Israeli wines and delve into the historical and cultural narratives that shape them. Listen to the full episode for an insightful journey through Israel's rich winemaking tradition and st...
What happens when two prosecutors risk it all with a $9,000 loan and turn it into an eight-figure firm while raising three kids? In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill sit down with Benson Varghese and Anna Summersett, co-founders of Varghese Summersett, to uncover the story of how they built one of Texas's fastest-growing firms. From humble beginnings and early challenges to scaling across multiple practice areas and offices, Benson and Anna share how they've redefined the client journey, built a culture rooted in growth, and balanced the chaos of entrepreneurship with family life. Here's what you'll learn: Why the client journey, not just courtroom wins, defines the future of law firm growth How to scale from 5 to 70+ employees without losing culture (or your mind) The tough truth about team members who won't grow with your firm—and how to move forward If you've ever wondered how to grow your firm, your family, and your future without losing control, this is the episode you can't afford to miss. ---- Show Notes: 03:15 – From rivals to partners: how Benson and Anna first met as prosecutors 09:23 – Launching a law firm with just $9,000 and no safety net 12:57 – Balancing opposite strengths: quick start vs. fact finder 16:16 – The hard truth about team members who can't grow with the firm 19:13 – Building a culture rooted in growth mindset 22:16 – Redefining the hiring funnel to find the right people, not just any people 26:02 – Transforming the client journey with automation and human touch 34:37 – Leaving the courtroom to work on the business, not in it ---- Links & Resources: Varghese Summersett Lawft Legal Case Management Software Point Blank Tequila Kolbe Assessment Print Assessment ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 355. How Two Lawyers Took on Legal Giants and Won with Spetsas Buist 361. The Hidden Blueprint for Creating a Thriving Work Culture with Josh Nelson 372. The Surprising ROI of Doing the Right Thing with Chaffin Luhana
Mastering Product Launches: Fanfare's Secret to Successful Drops Fanfare.io About the Guest(s): Michael Dodsworth is the founder and CEO of Fanfare, a company that aims to revolutionize high-stakes product launches and consumer experiences. With over two decades of experience helping brands and artists navigate events and product launches, Michael has a rich history in managing online and live event platforms. He previously worked with companies that have tackled issues like server crashes and bot activities. Michael's goal with Fanfare is to deliver fairness and transparency to fans while offering powerful tools to brands to convert hype into lasting loyalty. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss sits down with Michael Dodsworth, the founder and CEO of Fanfare, to discuss the complexities of high-stakes product launches and how they can be managed more efficiently. The episode is packed with insights into the world of consumer experiences, the pitfalls companies face in the digital and live event spaces, and innovative solutions offered by Fanfare to overcome these challenges. Michael shares his journey from an engineer intrigued by scale issues to an entrepreneur on a mission to transform product launches. He explains how Fanfare's front-end solutions help brands protect against server meltdowns and bot attacks during launches, creating a seamless experience for both the company and the consumer. The discussion delves into the importance of creating VIP experiences for fans and customers to foster brand loyalty, using data-driven strategies to ensure that loyal consumers feel valued beyond mere purchase history. The episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in event management, marketing, or consumer psychology. Key Takeaways: Fanfare provides innovative solutions for brands to improve the consumer experience during high-stakes product launches and events, preventing server crashes and bot issues. Building a consumer-friendly launch experience can significantly increase customer loyalty and conversions, transforming hype into sustainable brand engagement. The importance of creating exclusive, VIP experiences for your most engaged consumers can far outweigh traditional discount-driven strategies. Legacy brands can learn from the innovative strategies employed by sneaker culture and brands like Supreme, where scarcity and exclusivity drive consumer demand. Michael Dodsworth's journey from a Commodore 64 enthusiast to a powerhouse CEO highlights the role of passion and engineered solutions in solving complex market challenges. Notable Quotes: "We sit in front of whatever vendor you're using, and we'll facilitate that experience." "Fostering loyalty and fostering fandom is something we've started to see spill out into different categories." "What drives fandom with folks is not things like discount codes, it's exclusivity." "It's a really powerful model if you can achieve it." "We've seen brands go through this pain, and we wanted to capture that information."
Todd Drowlette, a commercial real estate broker with over $2 billion in closed deals, joins to discuss his upcoming A&E show, "The Real Estate Commission," which premieres October 12. Todd emphasizes that commercial real estate is "a trillion dollar industry hiding in plain sight." He points out that people interact with commercial real estate every day - when they go to a grocery store, coffee shop, gas station, or office building - without consciously thinking about it. Commercial real estate loans are about to face a major challenge, with many 5-year loans needing refinancing at much higher interest rates, potentially creating significant market opportunities for investors. Check out the "The Real Estate Commission" show on A&E starting October 12th. Resources: Follow Todd Drowlette on Instagram at @bettertalktoTodd and check out Real Estate Commission Show Notes: GetRichEducation.com/569 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREinvestmentcoach.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments. You get paid first: Text FAMILY to 66866 Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search “how to leave an Apple Podcasts review” For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— text ‘GRE' to 66866 Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript: Keith Weinhold 0:01 Welcome to GRE I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, why is that convenience store, gas station or coffee shop located on that exact corner that it's on? It's strategic, and how does a deal like that really get negotiated? We're discussing this and more with an A and E television and streaming star today on get rich education Keith Weinhold 0:28 since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors and delivers a new show every week since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads in 188 world nations. He has a list show guests and key top selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki, get rich education can be heard on every podcast platform, plus it has its own dedicated Apple and Android listener phone apps build wealth on the go with the get rich education podcast. Sign up now for the get rich education podcast, or visit get rich education.com Speaker 1 1:14 You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education. Keith Weinhold 1:30 Welcome to GRE from Sudbury, Ontario to Sudbury, Pennsylvania, and across 188 nations worldwide, you're listening to one of America's longest running and most listened to real estate investing shows this is Get Rich Education. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, how did that ever happen? Here I am more slack jaw than a patient in a dentist's chair. But back with you for the 569th consecutive week. Anyway, this is the time of year where many people have just gone back to school. Here at GRE you go forward to school as you learn about what's really going to make a difference and move the financial meter in your future. Now, the world's best known negotiators include Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela today, the former FBI agent Chris Voss is perhaps the world's best known negotiator. You'll recall that we've hosted Chris Voss on the show twice here and talked a good bit about real estate negotiation. Then, I mean, who can forget my mock negotiation with him over a four Plex building, which played out right here on air. It was obvious who won that debate, but Chris is an all around negotiator, not specific to real estate. I thought, wouldn't it be great to get sort of a Chris Voss, but specific to real estate here on the show for you, and that's what we're doing today. So you're really going to enjoy this week's guest. He's also the star of a real estate reality show on the A E Network that's going to make its big, flashy debut next month. Now I had a small negotiation, I suppose, over email with one of my property managers in Florida recently, yeah, I got an email from my manager saying that an air conditioning unit needed to be removed and replaced in one of my single family rental properties there in Florida. Attached was a quote that they obtained from a company for $6,350 and there's conveniently a button for me to hit to approve this charge. But I did not hit the Approve button on that 6350, price. I requested that they provide me with two more quotes. And yes, remember, you pay your property manager often eight to 10% of the monthly rent in management fees they are working for you. So what are they working on to earn that make them go to work and do this for you? All right, for substantial work items, it's a reasonable request for you to seek three quotes. And all right, while they were tracking down the two other quotes, I went to AI. I asked chat GPT, what should the cost be to remove and replace an air conditioner in a 1500 square foot home in Florida? Chat GPT answered, 5500 to $7,500. For a standard three ton system in a 1500 square foot home. All right, so the first number the manager gave me that was sort of right in the middle of that range. A few days later, the second quote came in at 6150, all right, 200 bucks less than. The first one, I replied to them that if the third one doesn't come in substantially lower, that I am going to go seek quotes myself. A couple days later, the third and final quote came in, and it was 4990, yes, so I accepted it. This is about $1,300 less than the first quote that they gave me just for returning a few emails, and it will make the tenant happy to have a new air conditioning system. Newer systems tend to be more efficient, so it's probably going to make the tenant's electricity bill lower as well, and it probably makes it easier for me to justify future rent increases too. That tenant's been there for quite a few years. I'm thinking six years, and today's low home buyer affordability is probably going to keep them renting for a while. And the other thing that could keep them there longer is a new air conditioning system, and that is the biggest rental property expense, or the most I even had to get involved in quite a while, because remember, at GRE marketplace, almost every property there is either brand new or completely renovated. Your cap x expenses should be small for years. Let's meet this week's featured guest. Keith Weinhold 6:31 Have you ever wondered why that coffee shop is on that corner that they're on, or why your grocery store is located just where it is? And how do those deals get negotiated? That's what you'll see on an upcoming new series on A and E. It starts October 12. It's called The Real Estate Commission. There are no scripts. The show captures real life deals as they unfold, as they crumble and fall apart and maybe come back together again. The star of that show is with us today. He believes he will tell you that he's the most prolific commercial real estate broker in the nation, and he has the experience and the gravitas to back that up, because he brings over two decades as a broker, and he's the managing director at Titan commercial Realty Group in New York. He's closed more than 1700 deals. Yes, 1700 deals totaling over $2 billion across the commercial real estate sectors. He's represented everyone from local startups to national REITs. Hey, welcome to get rich education, Todd Drowlette Todd Drowlette 7:36 thank you, and that was quite the introduction. I don't think I could pop up myself. Keith Weinhold 7:40 You've got a full interview is worth the time here to live up to that. Todd, you know, more than 10 years ago, I started living this life where it seems like everything that I say gets recorded and uploaded to the internet, and now you're gone down that same road similar to that. Tell us about your forthcoming reality TV and streaming show that starts next month. What can viewers really expect to see? Todd Drowlette 8:04 There's over 100 shows on national TV about slipping houses, renovating houses, residential brokers. Ours is the first show ever on television to feature commercial real estate and to be entirely about commercial real estate. So it's a docu series. It's an there's eight episodes in the season. It follows my team at Titan and I doing actual real deals, from helping a divorce attorney search for new office space to investors to selling multi family properties. So viewers will be able to kind of see behind the scenes and see actual documented deals as they happen, fall apart, come back together again. I'm hoping the viewers will take away the fact that, yes, you have to be sophisticated and understand what's going on, but it's something that the average person can be involved in. Commercial real estate is a trillion dollar industry hiding in plain sight. You know, people go to the grocery store, like you said, they go to the coffee shop, they go to the gas station, they go to their office building. People use and interact with commercial real estate every single day. It's just like the air. You're not consciously thinking about it, even though you're using it almost every moment of the day, Keith Weinhold 9:10 right? It's something that we all need and interact with. It's almost non discretionary, whether we're buying something at a retail store or filling up at a gas station? Yeah, I think to some people, commercial real estate sounds unapproachable. And as you watch this series, you're thinking, Oh, that's the life that that somebody else lives. It's really not that unapproachable. Does this series really help break that down? Todd Drowlette 9:36 It does, and we made a very conscious decision. So I represent some very large corporations, but the series follows like smaller business and entrepreneurs, and seeing kind of people from the beginning or in different transitions of their business, like I'm growing but you're seeing in real life, actual successful business people. You're seeing them to react to real situations and that kind of moment where there. Like, Man, I think I'm ready to grow and expand. But what if I'm wrong? What if the economy turns Am I doing the right thing? And you're kind of watching us guide them through that process. But you see, you know so much of the internet is reception and people going, Oh, look at this. Look how successful I am. This. You're seeing successful people, and knowing that there's no guarantee in life like the best you're ever going to make is a calculated decision. But there's no point where your life where you're so successful that it just doesn't matter if you lose. Like the deals get larger and the stakes get higher, and every decision you make is potentially a pitfall. So you're going to see real entrepreneurs and real business executives dealing with those decisions of, when do I move? Do I invest? Do I buy? You know, I have this property, I need to get rid of it, and what's that process look like? I love commercial real estate. I can go on, on about it. What I'll be really excited to see is if the everyday person finds commercial real estate interesting, Keith Weinhold 10:54 doers don't wait for uncertainty to abate, or else they would never get anything done. Doers educate themselves and make strategic moves despite the uncertainty and Todd shortly, I do want to ask you more about negotiation and just how that coffee shop gets that prime corner spot, if you will. But first dropping back a bit more introspective, I know that some have called this the series that launched five new real estate careers already. So how transformative is this? Personally for you to do this show, besides making mom proud, it probably changes how others think of you and how you think of yourself. Todd Drowlette 11:32 Well, my mom thought I was nuts to national television, but she's proud, but thinks I'm crazy and she's probably not wrong. How this whole thing came about was we had a show also called The Real Estate Commission, that was on Facebook watch that we averaged about 1.3 million views per episode. The premise of that show that was also called The Real Estate Commission, was, Can four successful real estate brokers take just anyone off the street and turn them into the next 100 million dollar real estate agent. It was two commercial brokers, two residential brokers. When covid happened, I said to Brandon in my office, who's part of the cast of the show, on a I was, you know, looking back now, we know how covid played out, but at the time, it was like they made the announcement, I'm somebody who works 80 hours a week, and I'm looking at potentially, could we be a year with not working and doing nothing. So I'm like, we really need to do something to market. I go, why don't we do a reality show about real estate? And he's like, What in the hell do you know about producing a TV show? I go, well, nothing, but the whole world stopped. There's got to be people. We must know, people in TV who might be sitting at home and might be willing to help produce the show. And he started laughing. He goes, Well, actually, one of my college roommates is high up at Viacom, so we called him, and we put together a whole production team of 50 people in the middle of covid, put out a casting call and filmed the show, and it did really well. And then we kind of went around to the networks and made a deal with a E, but with A and E, I really wanted to show off commercial real estate and kind of show it to the average person and show them, hey, here's this thing that people can participate and be a part of. And it's a super interesting industry because, like, when I was 22 I was the youngest exclusive Starbucks broker in the country. So have you said that coffee shop that ends up in the corner? I was the guy that, you know, Starbucks would run their software and say, you run traffic counts that are available on, you know, state, D, o, t websites. People don't realize when you're driving down the road and you see the rubber thing goes, that's actually either a traffic engineer or the state, and they're seeing how many cars a day, but they're also tracking to the hour on which side of the road. So like, why is McDonald's on the pm side of the road? Or why is Starbucks or Duncan or seven brew coffee? Why are they on the am side of the road? Because they know, looking at the traffic patterns, who's going where. So when we would negotiate a deal like that, they would say, Hey, here's the target markets we want to be in. I was the boots on the ground, so to speak. That says, Okay, let me look up the tax records and let me look up the tax maps. I know they need three quarters of an acre to an acre to fit on. They want to be at a traffic light. We need this many cars per day. Hey, it's great. If we're across the street from a university or a hospital or a major office park or a grocery anchored shopping center. Can we get out in the out parcel? There's a deal structure to it, and then you negotiate the rent and how much tenant improvement dollars, or what contributions the landlord is going to make to the deal. And that's kind of how we identify, you know, locations and negotiate. And as a broker, I get paid a percentage of that overall lease value or a sales transaction, Keith Weinhold 14:36 well, talking about making decisions in the face of uncertainty. I mean, there it is. Case in point, you put together the architecture of a show like this during the pandemic, during the height of uncertainty. That was a really interesting thing that you said when you talk about how, for example, you probably do want to have a coffee shop located, I would imagine when you're in bound on the right. Side of the road there sort of for am traffic, 100% Todd Drowlette 15:05 the same reason, like restaurants that are more dinner based business, businesses will be on the pm side the afternoon drive home. Or liquor stores typically like to be on the pm side of the road because people are going home, they pop in and just continue on their way home, Keith Weinhold 15:20 right? That makes total sense to me. Todd, you do have this great command of real world negotiation tactics, helping to be sure that those prime locations, sort of like we just described, play out and happen from this $2 billion in closed deals, which is a remarkable figure. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with who you work with, who you're negotiating with. Trump was negotiating Manhattan real estate deals, and now that's pretty different, as he's trying to broker a ceasefire agreement among foreign nations. So you've got all these stories, from working with small business owners to multinational brands. So can you tell us about how who you work with changes your approach? Todd Drowlette 16:04 You have to always know what your goal is, and the more research you know about who you're negotiating with, and the more you understand them, the better you're going to do right. Sometimes winning in negotiation is about winning. Sometimes winning in negotiation is just about not losing so sometimes I have clients that say, Get me that particular piece of real estate. I don't care what it costs me. Just get it under any circumstances. I don't care you have I have other clients like, I represent a clothing chain that's like, similar to a TJ Maxx or Marshalls. They've been around 40 years, called label shopper. They're in secondary and tertiary markets all over the country. They are very inexpensive, and they pay very low rent, and they're opportunistic. So the approach for every single deal is completely different on depending what the person's trying to do, but the tactics always the same. I always try to, as a broker, you're in the middle, so I'm always trying to figure out what are the actual deal breakers and what's motivating this side that side, and then you meet somewhere in the middle. And I try to do deals where nobody feels like you bend them over a barrel, you know, and they have a vendetta for 20 years, because it's a very small world in a very long life. So if you really stick it to somebody to the point where they hate you over it, you don't know what's that deal next week or 20 years from now that you really need and find out that person is the kid of the person you really stuck it to, and now, all of a sudden, that deal you need comes back to haunt you from the deal that you won 20 years ago. So I try to like, let people keep their pride intact, and there's a lot of like for just general negotiations. A lot of people negotiate against themselves without even realizing it. So most people fear silence, and I always say, whoever talks first loses. So if I throw out like a number, like if you were selling me something, and I said, I think my top number is $100,000 I will not speak until the other person speaks, because most people are afraid of silence. And if I throw that number out, I'm gonna go, Oh my God, he's not responding. That number is too low, and I'm instantly gonna go, well, maybe I could pay 120 or maybe I could pay 150 I've seen people do it a million times. So when I'm negotiating against people, whatever they say to me, I never respond until they talk a second time, because I wanna see how much line there is in that run before it gets to the end, and whatever number they stop at, that's where the negotiation starts. And so many people do that. They just negotiate against themselves, unintentionally Keith Weinhold 18:31 get comfortable with silence. Oh, you just brought up so many good points there. Todd, such an important one in negotiating. You sort of touched on it is that successful negotiation is finding out what the other side wants. I might be willing to pay you full price if you give me my timeline, say you get me to the closing table in 30 days rather than 90. So terms often mean more than price. So can you speak more about how to find out what the other side wants and making sure they actually get it while still getting what you need. Speaker 2 19:03 It depends on person. I mean, generally, this crazy and dumb of an answer as it sounds, is I just ask anyone who's blooming knows I'm a very direct person. If I won't ask you on Monday morning, how was your weekend, if I don't sincerely care how your weekend was, I'm very much a get to the point type of guy, and I find in negotiating, unless I know the person in advance, or I've done research, that there's somebody who likes to circle the wagons and go around I'm kind of a very direct right to the point kind of person. So I'll say, listen, here's things that are important to my client, what's important to you, and let me see if we can work something out that either we both can mutually agree upon and feel good about or if we can't get a deal done, I always say, I'll take a quick no over a long maybe any day. I find most people will tell you like it kind of throws people off, because most people are slick and sly, and they kind of like circle the wagons. I think people, if they like my personality, they'll find it refreshing, because whatever I say or mean is what really what I say or mean, I'm not hiding anything. So when I say, Listen, I have a client. This is what they want. Can we get this done? You'd be amazed when you're candid with people, how directly candid most people are, because it kind of throws them off, and they don't really have any choice but to be honest Keith Weinhold 20:17 yeah, how weird this guy actually says what he means. It means what he says. A lot of people really aren't used to that type of approach. You're listening to get rich education. We're talking with the star of the upcoming A E show the real estate commission. Todd Drowlette, more, when we come back, I'm your host. 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He will also tell you that he is the most prolific commercial real estate broker in the entire nation, and it's great to have him here. Todd, I know that through all your dealings, again, 1700 deals, it's put you in between a lot of interesting situations. And it sure isn't always about the numbers. Sometimes it's about the story, Todd Drowlette 23:06 a very interesting story. So I mentioned earlier that I have a client called label shopper, that's a off price clothing chain. I was doing a deal in Oxford Maine, which is a very small town, and, you know, Central Maine, and I called up this time when fashion bug had gone out of business, and we were taking over closed fashion bugs, and they said, You got to talk to Bob. I didn't know who Bob was. Bob gets on the phone. He was the biggest stone Buster you could ever imagine. I'm negotiating the deal with and talking to him, and I realized the guy kind of just wanted to fight, and he had multiple shopping centers that he wanted us to look at. And I'm like, Bob, we have enough time to get up there. And he's like, Oh no, no. I'll send my helicopter down to millionaire in Albany, New York, and I'll pick you guys up. I'll show you my three shopping centers. I'll have you back in the early afternoon. And the same guy, while he said that was literally arguing over a difference of $5,000 on my commission that I wanted for the deals. And like, I go, I'm like, Bob. So I googled the guy, and then I realized he was a billionaire, and he had founded the NASCAR track in Loudoun, New Hampshire. I said to him, I go, I'm going to say something to him, and I'm not going to speak until he speaks. And I literally go, Bob, give me the difference of the five grand on the fees. I go, stick your helicopter. I go, and I'll drive up. And I literally stared at the clock on my wall for 33 seconds. And then finally, he's like, well, well, all right, I'll give you the money. But if you don't like that, you can go to Plum hell. And I started laughing, and I said, Okay, I go. I'll call you on Monday. So I call him up on Monday. Okay, Bob, we're gonna take the deal. We're gonna we'll drive up. And he's like, No, you sob. He's like, I'm sending the helicopter anyway. It's gonna pick you up tomorrow at 9am we end up flying up to his huge estate in Lake Winnipesaukee. We land in this like, looks like Beverly Hills, manicured garden. This guy walks up to me with his son, gets in the helicopter. After he looks at my client, Peter and I, and goes, which one of you two is Jesse? I go, Jesse, I'm like, I'm Todd, and he's Peter. He goes, No, Jesse, James robbing me blind on the commission. We birthed out laughing, and then we were friends ever since, unfortunately, he died recently, but he was, like, the most fascinating, coolest guy I met him. He was in his mid 70s. He went into his 80s, but he was literally a self made guy that, you know, grew up in Connecticut on a tobacco farm. Parents had no money, you know, never went to college, and just the most fascinating guy he could decide on a deal on the back of a napkin with a pencil he always kept in his pocket. So you never know in the world, like who you meet and who you're going to become friends with, and that's just funny stories of really fascinating, interesting people I met in very unlikely places, Keith Weinhold 25:51 amazing. You just don't know everyone's story when you first meet them. 100% Todd, a lot of your experience has given you insight on how to help develop some of the best real estate technology in order to make deals more efficient. For example, I know you developed a software platform that's soon launching that competes with costar and LoopNet. So tell us more about what you're doing in the real estate technology space and about trends there. Speaker 2 26:18 So we have software that's the same name as the show the realestatecommission.com it's kind of a category killer. So very, very low monthly price. People can post properties. They can search commercial properties. There's blogs so you can follow up and learn you know about commercial real estate. You can find traffic counts that we referenced earlier. You can run demographic reports and say, Hey, in this particular block, or from this street over to this river, or in one mile or three miles or five miles, how much money does the average person have? What are median incomes? What race are they? What's their education levels? That's all information that exists in the public domain, but software companies charge a fortune for it, even though it's public information. Just to aggregate it, we've put all the information, and we want the information to be inexpensive and available to the average user. The other interesting thing about what's happening right now is the larger companies are kind of asleep at the wheel, where you can buy your way to the front of search results in Google and Bing, the amount of daily searches that are going to platforms like chatgpt and other AI search engines is astronomical, and you can't buy your way to the front of those search engines right now. So if you're up on your SEO search engine optimization game, it's like resetting the clock 20 years that you have another chance to bite at the apple to get customers and clients potentially directly in front of you to your platforms. So it's a really exciting time and software right now. Keith Weinhold 27:46 That's interesting how consumers have shifted away from Google and some of the more conventional search engines, where deep pocketed people and companies can buy their way to the top. So tell us more about really the opportunity there, because that's really interesting. Todd Drowlette 28:01 So essentially, if you understand so search engine optimization, SEO, if people don't know what that is, that's essentially you can do things to optimize your apps or your websites that allows people it's how the Internet finds you, so to speak. So there's basically ways that you can put in code that aren't complicated things, but you can also specifically submit those things to directly to chat, GPT and the other platforms, and then they go through and they index your site, and again, they're looking at it, going well, what's the most relevant so if you look at how people are searching and what the terms are, you can figure out those terms, and then you can make sure you come up at the top of those search results. And like I said, a lot of the bigger companies in different industries, from residential real estate to commercial real other things, those people rely heavily on just buying their way to the top of search results. And you can't do that right now. And I don't remember the last stat I saw was about 30 days ago, and it was something insane, like 180 million searches a day are being done on just chat. GPT, so that is a huge market that people can get their way to the top of, where you're not competing directly with a big boy, so to speak. Keith Weinhold 29:11 Yeah, this is a way for you to get found for sure. Todd, dealing with commercial real estate, we know that that entire industry has been subject to these interest rate resets, where in the residential one to four fixed mortgage rate world, we really haven't been so I'd love to know from your perspective, and being this broker that does all this negotiating from your unique vantage point, how have higher interest rates changed things Speaker 2 29:39 I'm often told To never make predictions, because you can be wrong. I'm somebody who's made calculated risks my entire life, and I'm not afraid of being wrong. The commercial real estate industry, I think, is about to have a coming to God moment that I think we're three to nine months away from, and the reason for that is, unlike residential loans that are 20 or 30 year. Or 15 year mortgages that are self amortizing. Commercial loans typically have a 20 or 25 year amortization, but only a five year term, or sometimes you're lucky, a 10 year term. And what happened was, when covid drove interest rates down, I have some clients that had interest rates that were 2.5 2.8% and the problem with that is interest rates are now over six so we're coming up on that five year period where you could have the same tenants, the same income, the same taxes, same expenses, if you have to refinance in the next three to six months, and those rates don't drop by at least a point, there's going to be blood in the streets like you've never seen. It's going to make the financial meltdown in 2008 2009 look like a walk in the park because you have so many loans. That's why Donald Trump, even though he's a president, that guy is, was and will always be a real estate guy. He isn't saying why he's doing it, but the reason he's pushing for the Fed so much to drop the rate is because commercial real estate is going to get murdered if the rates don't drop by at least three quarters of a point to a point in the next three to six months. That's why you're seeing the heavy pressure from Donald Trump to the Fed, because there's a lot of commercial real estate guys that have been playing musical chairs, and there's one chair for every 10 people when the music stops. So anyone listening who's only been in one to four in that unit, if you're sitting on cash, you're going to have the opportunity to buy small strip centers, you know, small office buildings, smaller properties where you can get your feet wet, where banks are going to be giving these things back, just trying to get out from underneath them. I'm willing to be wrong. I can be the guy who said it. If something drastically doesn't change the next three to six months, you're going to have major defaults. Another thing nobody's talking about is, for the last year, home loans and credit card default rates have been sky high through the roof, which means the economy is strong, as people are acting like the economy is. It's kind of like the emperor's new clothes or new robe. The economy is walking stark naked down the street, and everybody's pretending that it's wearing, you know, fine linens. And I think the rubber is about to hit the road if interest rates don't drop very quickly. Keith Weinhold 32:04 Tell us how bad you think it will get. For example, nationally, we've seen apartment building values fall 25 to 30% or more, and some certainly not all, but some office buildings fall in value 80% tell us more. How bad will it get? Who will it be worst for? Todd Drowlette 32:25 So the problem with a lot of commercial loans. So a lot of commercial loans, the banks are lending money to borrowers based on the credit of the leases of the tenants. Like when you own a residential portfolio, they're looking at your credit score, your assets and liabilities, deciding, okay, we're lending you the money and we have recourse. We're gonna come after you if this doesn't work out. There are a ton in commercial real estate of non recourse loans, meaning the only thing I'm risking as the owner is this property and my down payment. If this goes bad here bank, here's the key back. You can't come after me. Personally. You can't affect my more. This is non recourse. So as those large office tenants go bad, or the economy goes bad, and all of a sudden their credit ratings, of those things drop, you're going to have banks left holding the bag to the tune of hundreds of billions, if not a trillion dollars. It's going to be bad, Keith Weinhold 33:15 and who knows if the banks will get bailed out. I don't really know if that's the right formula, if that's the right example to set there where we publicize losses and privatize gains. Speaker 2 33:28 I mean, they might argue it worked in 2008 2009 but even if that's the case, you still have a lot of people commercial real estate's driven by ego. So before the the actual foreclosures that can take one to two to three years to finalize out with the court systems. You still will have people doing short sales. So there will be a big opportunity for people to make a leap into commercial real estate. And guys ahead of me that you know taught me the business always said you make money in real estate when you buy, not when you sell. Anytime you can buy $1 for 50 cents, you buy that dollar. So if the market drops, and you know, that's a great location of a great property that has a good roof, has good mechanicals, is in a great location. If that thing was trading for $4 million and you can buy it for 1.5 million today, that's when you buy and then you write it back up. And you know, there's guys like me, I negotiate and broker for a living, so I have an advantage that I can go out and get the tenants and find the tenants. But there's guys that do what I do, and women that do what I do, all over the country. So people can start aligning themselves with local commercial real estate experts. And maybe it's the time that they can say, You know what, maybe I'll buy a 10,000 square foot office building and give it a try. Maybe I'll buy a two or three unit strip center that has a nail salon or a beauty salon or things in it that Amazon isn't going to come along and knock out of business. Keith Weinhold 34:52 What sectors are going to have the best opportunities? Todd Drowlette 34:55 I'm heavy, heavy, heavy on office so I'm a big proponent of reading books that are out of college. Be right. So I love reading books that were written interviewing the robber barons, you know, the Rockefellers, the carnegies, but were written at the time they were still alive. And there's one thing, when you go back to like the panic of 1893 or 2001 you can go back and look at all these things that happen, and things are based on cycles. And one thing I can tell you with absolute certainty is the people who don't panic in times of panic when everything drops and falls apart. They're the people that in the shortest window in a two to three year recovery period where that dollar dropped at 50 cents, and it's just coming back to $1 but they bought it at 50 cents. They're the guys in like every 10 or 15 or 20 years that ride a two or three year upscale when everybody else is panicking, that's when they buy the stocks, that's when they buy the real estate, when it's low, and then they ride it back just to normal. It doesn't have to get better, it just has to go back to sea level. And I think that's about to happen in commercial real estate. And I think office is a great market because it's been getting murdered in the headlines since covid, but in any headline, there's always an opportunity, because that scares a ton of people out and people will fire sale stuff because they think it's bad and there isn't bad real estate, there's bad deals. And if you overpay for something, they're the people who get hurt. If you underpay and buy something in a value, you can make deals other people can't, and you don't take the hits the way other people take the hits. People need to be conservative. So many real estate people are like, Oh, put as little cash into the deal. Borrow as much as you can. Highly leverage, leverage deals, leverage deals. And that's fine when it works, but when it doesn't work. You know, people who could have a $50 million net worth that become broke overnight because they never took the money off the table. To me keep some of that money in, pay down your debt and just increase your cash flow and work off the cash flow. That's always been my strategy. I have friends who make a fortune and they live that high life. I like calculated risks, and to me, I never want the bank to be my boss. I like being the boss's bank, and if you owe them too much money, and especially if people cross collateralize loans and say, this is a great property, but let me borrow against it to buy this property and this property, that can be the domino effect when it goes badly all of a sudden now you put all your assets at risk. I always strongly encourage people to not do that and to keep their loans and to keep their assets separate. Keith Weinhold 37:18 Yeah, loan terms can certainly be more precarious on the commercial side than the residential side, much of it due to fixed versus variable. History doesn't repeat. It often rhymes, and sometimes in some sectors, you want to be that buyer, when the reaction to you buying is like, are you nuts? What are you doing? Maybe office is at that point. Todd, this has been a great chat about negotiation and industry trends and more. Again, the Real Estate Commission, the show on A E debuts October 12, Todd. Do you have any last thoughts, or maybe a call to action for our audience if they want to learn more about what you're up to? Speaker 2 37:56 Yeah, if they want to visit the realestatecommission.com my instagram handle is at better talk to Todd and at the real estate commission, and the show begins airing on October 12, on a next day streaming. And I think people, if they have interest in real estate, will find this show fascinating, if not at me at better, talk to Todd and tell me what you think of the show, Keith Weinhold 38:20 Todd. It's been an engaging chat. Good luck on the TV show. It's been great having you here. Todd Drowlette 38:25 I would love to come back anytime, and thank you so much for having me. I always appreciate your time. And I love the podcast, Keith Weinhold 38:31 yeah, and I appreciate that Todd is a GRE fan. It's always great to have celebrity listeners like him, but to me, it's just as special to have you as a listener. What a wide ranging conversation between Todd Drolet and I today. It just shows the breadth of his knowledge. And Drolet is spelled D, R, O, W, l, e, t, t, e. You know, these prominent negotiators, including when we had Chris Voss here, they don't have this disposition of some vicious pit bull. Instead, they come off as reasonable. It doesn't feel hard nosed like using well placed silence that Todd talked about today, he's a pragmatist, and even comes off as likable. See if you can feel that, and video helps here, the video of our chat today might be on our get rich education YouTube channel by now, when you drive around, have you wondered about that? Before? You know that was super interesting about how coffee shops are on the am side of the road, meaning, as you're inbound toward a city center, they'd be on the right side a liquor store on the pm side. You've got to think about how humans interact with real estate. For example, a car wash that's best placed on the. Pm side of the road. I mean, most commuters, they don't leave extra time during their morning commute to get their car washed. They don't want to feel rushed. People are more likely to wash their car after work. So it'll be on the right side outbound, which is the pm side. And let's keep in mind too, that the US and Canada, for better or worse, have car centric cultures. So these things matter here more than they would in, say, the Netherlands, the location of commercial real estate. I mean, it comes down to tax maps and traffic counts and income levels in this AMPM side, and some want to be at a traffic light, you're going to get more traffic if it's already stopped or slowed down, is it across from a university or a hospital or a grocery anchor shopping center that makes it more desirable for a location? So really some interesting demographic and economic considerations there. Todd likes office real estate as return to Office. Policies help somewhat with absorption there. It is not accurate to say that office real estate is dead, perhaps permanently contracted. Is more like it, yes, the scenes from another popular show, the office with Dunder Mifflin in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Those scenes are diminished, but they are going to live on. 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Unlocking Neurodiversity: Empowering Minds and Breaking Barriers with Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett Humanities101.org About the Guest(s): Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett is a distinguished expert in neurodiversity and inclusion recognized for his pioneering contributions at the intersection of humanities, disability advocacy, and equitable design. A Fulbright specialist in education, Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett was honored in 2025 for his international leadership in universal design and neuro-affirming learning approaches. He holds two master's degrees and a doctorate in humanities, along with various certifications in disability inclusion and neurodiversity. Diagnosed as autistic, Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett has been educating others in the humanities at the collegiate level for over 25 years and is currently a tenured professor at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan. His noteworthy endeavors include speaking engagements at Yale University and organizing Michigan's upcoming Disability Empowerment Conference. Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss is joined by Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett, a leading voice in disability advocacy and neurodiversity education. The conversation kicks off with an engaging look at Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett's personal journey of discovering his autism and how this self-realization unfolded while raising his own child. His story reveals a deep dive into how he reframed his personal narrative, enabling a life of enhanced understanding and fulfillment. With humor and sincerity, they discuss how the universal principles of design and inclusion can serve to uplift society as a whole, especially with Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett's foundation, Humanities 101, serving as a catalyst for change. Throughout the episode, Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett discusses the role of universal design in creating inclusive environments not just in schools but across different societal platforms such as museums, churches, and corporate settings. As a testament to adaptable learning models and equitable communication strategies, the discussion emphasizes Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett's expertise and the upcoming Disability Empowerment Conference slated to consolidate diverse voices from disability and neurodivergent communities. The conversation intertwines practical parenting advice for nurturing neurodivergent children and the powerful notion that understanding and acceptance can be game-changers. Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett's insights inherently encourage compassion over compliance when interacting with neurodivergent individuals. Key Takeaways: Insights into Neurodiversity: Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett shares his transformative journey about recognizing his autism, illustrating that self-awareness and acceptance are pivotal steps towards a fuller well-lived life. Universal Design for Inclusion: Discover the impactful initiatives led by Humanities 101 that Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett spearheads to promote greater inclusivity and accessibility within community spaces. Parenting Neurodivergent Children: Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett offers valuable advice for parents facing everyday challenges in raising autistic children, advocating for compassion-driven parenting. Strategies for Effective Communication: Explore Dr. Adam “Dutch” Hazlett's communication strategies designed to foster understanding and partnership among neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals. The Power of Conferences: Learn about the significance of the Michigan Disability Empowerment Conference, aiming to unite diverse stakeholders in disability advocacy towards impactful change. Notable Quotes: "It was the most life-changing nothing because it made all the dominoes line up." "We can roll with 18 wheels. And we know the unstoppable force that an 18-wheeler is." "Compassion, not so much compliance, because we lead with compassion and not control." "Behavior is communication."
For many investors, they start their journey by connecting with a real estate agent who doesn't match their values or understand their goals. In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, property management growth expert Jason Hull sits down with Andrew Rhatigan from Rhatigan Real Estate to go deep into the intersection of strategy and psychology and property investment, from navigating relocations and high-value deals to uncovering the mindset shifts that drive success in real estate. You'll Learn [04:21] Using Psychology to Figure out Investors' Motivations [09:07] The New Model of Selling: Empathy [13:16] The Property Management Industry in Ireland [21:09] Saving Investors 80 Hours Per Month and Retaining Value Quotables “Most people's end goal is not to have rental property. There's a reason why.” “If the investment vehicle isn't going to help them achieve their why or their purpose, then it's probably not a good idea.” “I think that's really the crux of actual, valuable, true selling. It's not about trying to force people or convince people to buy a product or a service or to get into something. It's about figuring out, do they even need what maybe I could offer them?” Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive Transcript Andrew Rhatigan (00:00) instead of just being sold something for the sake of transacting, Jason Hull (00:00) And instead of just being sold something for the sake of transacting, Andrew Rhatigan (00:03) they've been guided to something that's going to suit their risk tolerance, their life now, and also the future if they chose to rent it in time to come. Jason Hull (00:03) they've been guided to something that's gonna suit their risk tolerance, their life now, and also the future if they chose to invest in the All right, I am Jason Hull, the founder and CEO of DoorGrow, the world's leading and most comprehensive coaching and consulting firm for long-term residential property management entrepreneurs. For over a decade and a half, we have brought innovative strategies and optimization to the property management industry. At DoorGrow, we have spoken to thousands of property management business owners, coached, consulted, and cleaned up hundreds of businesses, helping them add doors, improve pricing, increase profit, simplify operations, and build and replace teams. We are like bar rescue for property managers. In fact, we have cleaned up and rebranded over 300 businesses and we run the leading property management mastermind with more video testimonials and reviews than any other coach or consultant in the industry. At DoorGrow, we believe that good property managers can change the world and that property management is the ultimate high trust gateway to real estate deals, relationships, and residual income. At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses, we want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. Now, let's get into the show. And today, my guest is Andrew Rhatigan Welcome, Andrew. Andrew Rhatigan (01:24) Pleasure to be here, thanks for having us. Jason Hull (01:26) It's good to have you. So Andrew, we're going to go deep into the intersection of strategy and psychology and property investment from navigating relocations and high value deals to uncovering the mindset shifts that drive success in real estate and business and learn how your innovative approach helps investors save over 80 hours a month and retain up to 10 % more value in their property transactions. All right, so Hopefully that's got some people ears perked up and their attention peaked and they're interested. So Andrew, give us a little background on you and how you kind of got into business and entrepreneurism and started into real estate investing and all of this stuff. Andrew Rhatigan (02:09) So firstly, great to be here. And even from your introduction, it made me want to get involved in what you're doing. So it was a fabulous insight into the value you drive for your clients and potential clientele. So essentially, I suppose I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit and by virtue of life's experience, I've gone from every different avenue. And I suppose the backdrop to my life was that my family are and were in property in a very variety of ways. My late father was a developer and I have other family members that are still in development to this day. And I suppose as I grew up, I was always interested in people and sales, but I ran away a little bit from the property side of things to go forge my own path and explore what I felt, you know, my version of winning was. And I originally studied psychology because at the time I thought it would sound good at a dinner party. I'm happy to say that now at the age of 40, that at the age of 18, guess what? Mic drop. I had no idea what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. So I studied what I thought would sound good at a party. Jason Hull (02:47) explore what I felt my version of winning was. And I originally studied psychology because at the time I thought it would sound good at a dinner party. I'm happy to say that now at the age of 40, that at the age of 18, guess what? Mic drop. I had no idea what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. So I studied what I thought would sound good at a party. Andrew Rhatigan (03:06) But how it benefited me was that I understood more about myself, my inner workings, my drivers. And as I grew, I had different businesses throughout my life, but it all centered around two things, sales and people. And I suppose that was built on a foundation of authenticity, trust, and really seeking to build relationships for the long term rather than transactions. And I was in property, been in property for the last 10 years. And when COVID hit, I saw an opportunity to build a business. Jason Hull (03:07) But how it benefited me was that I understood more about myself, my inner workings, my drivers. And as I grew, I had different businesses throughout my life, but it all centered around two things, sales and people. And I thought that was built on a foundation of authenticity, trust, and really seeking to build relationships for the long term rather than transactions. And I was in property, been in property for the last 10 years. And when COVID hit, I saw an opportunity to build a business based on my Andrew Rhatigan (03:36) based on my personality Jason Hull (03:37) personality type and a niche in the market that was booking the trend of generic real estate agency. So as opposed to simply transacting, charging a simple fee and of rowing in with the rest of the property agency around the world, I decided to create a consultative business that was client first. I advocate for clients and independent. And I suppose I add that layer of Andrew Rhatigan (03:37) type and a niche in the market that was booking the trend of generic real estate agency. So as opposed to simply transacting, charging a simple fee and kind of rowing in with the rest of property agency around the world, I decided to create a consultative business that was client first. I advocate for clients. I'm independent. And I suppose I add that layer of Almost sports management to it, you know, so a big part of what we do is we were a fixer for a lot of our clients that come to us with almost a plastic bag full of a jumbled mixture of receipts at account season. And they come to us with a problem or an idea, and then they ask us to fix it or find a solution. And essentially we've become that advisor or that advocate for people who are looking to either put their money to work or who are looking to source a property in Ireland as a base for an investment or for supporting family or themselves going forward. Jason Hull (04:02) almost sports management to it. know, so a big part of what we do is we're a fixer for a lot of our clients that come to us with almost a plastic bag full of a jumbled mixture of receipts at account season. And they come to us with a problem or an idea and then they ask us to fix it or find a solution. And essentially we've become that advisor or that advocate for people who are looking to either put their money to work or who are looking to source a property in Ireland as a base for an investment or for supporting family or themselves going forward. Well, let's get into the topic at hand then so how How have you sort of applied this psychology background that sounded cool at a party You know to you know what you're doing now with real estate investing Andrew Rhatigan (04:46) I think the best way to describe it is life. You'll often have that you have a different, let's say a room of people at a variety of age brackets and they all have a different view on the world by virtue of what they've experienced, the way they see the world now and obviously their disposition to what they want from life. So I suppose what we do when we're assessing a potential client is instead of me taking Jason's budget and just finding something for the sake of it, I front load the conversation by asking what is it Jason wants from life? Jason Hull (04:58) I've decided. So I suppose what we do... of me taking Jason's budget and just finding something for the sake of it, I front load the conversation by asking what is it Jason wants from life? Andrew Rhatigan (05:15) What is his appetite to risk? What does he think he wants in a property? And what would that mean if we were to work through that hypothetical? And I suppose what I found quite unique is the way we work with people is I'm quite challenging to what people want to do because I'm asking the question before they've had to buy it because Jason Hull (05:15) What is his appetite to risk? What does he think he wants in a property? And what would that mean if we were to work through that hypothetical? And what I found quite unique is the way we work with people is I'm quite challenging what people want to do because I'm asking the question before they're fired. ⁓ Andrew Rhatigan (05:32) that advisory piece needs to come into play. So I'm quite like an parent. So if Jason said, let's say if we looked at it from a car point of view, I need a two door sports car that goes from zero to one hundred. Jason Hull (05:33) advisory piece needs to commit to play. So I'm like a parent. So if Jason said, let's say if we looked at it from a cardboard view, I needed two doors sports card that goes from zero to 100, know, lickety split. I just wanted because I wanted. And I said, okay, but do you have, and I know each other before, do you have dogs? Do you like to play them out a lot? Do you have kids? Do you play golf? Right. asking those questions. Andrew Rhatigan (05:43) You know, lickety split and I just wanted because I want it. And I say, okay, you know, do you have, and I know we chatted before it. Do you have dogs? Do you like to take them out a lot? Do you have kids? Do you play golf? Am I asking those questions? We're then essentially creating a foundation where I've challenged someone before they've spent money at that level to really understand what their motivations are. So property, when we're working on it, it's probably 90 % mental and then 10 % execution. Jason Hull (05:56) We're then essentially creating a foundation for our challenge, some before they spent money at that level to really understand what their motivations are. So property, what we're working on is probably 90 % mental and then 10 % execution. Yeah, got it. So I love that you're kind of asking them what they want out of life first, because I mean, most people's end goal is not to have rental property. There's a reason why behind, you know, these decisions and why they have these things. And if the investment vehicle isn't gonna help them achieve their why or their purpose, then it's probably not a good idea. So, cool. So this is kind of how you start with people. Andrew Rhatigan (06:31) Yeah, people are paying for it right now. Yeah. Jason Hull (06:35) So then what do feel like would be the next step? Andrew Rhatigan (06:38) So essentially when someone has either referred to us or reaches out to us through our various websites or offerings, a big part of what I try and understand is someone's potential profile. So I could have someone that's abroad and let's say they've had a windfall from maybe a bereavement or a financial award. There may be something in that where they maybe need an hour of my time so I can guide them through why they shouldn't be making an investment, especially in the Irish market, because it is quite contentious. Supply is a challenge. Jason Hull (06:55) something especially in the Irish market because it is quite contentious, supply is a challenge. ⁓ Andrew Rhatigan (07:06) And when people are looking at Ireland from an international stage, they probably don't understand the nuances of it. But a big part of what I lean into with people is I will often tell people no, because I'm coming from a place that I want to make them, I want them to go away from meeting us and having that conversation, knowing that we've given the best advice for what they want from life rather than a paint by numbers that everyone can do. Jason Hull (07:09) they probably don't understand the nuances of it. But a big part of what I lean into with people is I will often tell people no, because I'm coming from a place that I want to make them, I want them to go away from meeting us and having that conversation knowing that we've given the best advice for what they want from life rather than a paint by numbers that everyone can do. It's everyone's version. I go back to everyone, version of winning is different. And I originally got it from Gary Vaynerchuk about 10 years ago, which was Andrew Rhatigan (07:29) because everyone's version, I go back to everyone's version of winning is different and I originally got it from Gary Vaynerchuk about 10 years ago, which was one person wants to work a 30 hour work week, they want to play video games at night and take two holidays a year. Another person wants to have every door in an apartment block and they want to build a special purpose vehicle and build for the next three to five generations, let's say. What drives both of those is inherently different. There's only one Jeff Bezos for a reason. Jason Hull (07:38) One person wants to work a 30 hour work week, they want to play video games at night and take two holidays a year. Another person wants to have every door in the apartment block and they want to build a special purpose vehicle and build for the next three to five generations, let's say. What drives both of those is inherently different. There's no jet-flazed off for a reason. So when we're working with people or potentially working with people, we really want to understand what it is they want. So by asking key questions, we understand... Andrew Rhatigan (07:58) So when we're working with people or potentially working with people, we really want to understand what it is they want. So by asking key questions, we understand their background, their motivators, their appetite to risk their life cycle as well. Because if someone makes a lot of money, they maybe want to put it to work rather than leave it in a bank. But if someone is not equipped to have, I suppose, the wherewithal to understand when you're putting money into, into real estate, what the implications are, they maybe need someone to tell them not to do it. Jason Hull (08:06) their background, their motivators, their appetite to risk, their life cycle as well, because if someone makes a lot of money, they maybe want to put it to work rather than leave it in the bank. But if someone is not equipped to have, I suppose, the wherewithal to understand when you're putting money into real estate, what the implications are, they maybe need someone to tell them not to do it, to put the money somewhere safe and to take a percentage of it and maybe go into some sort of a fractional ownership scheme. Andrew Rhatigan (08:26) to put the money somewhere safe and to take a percentage of it and maybe go into some sort of a fractional ownership scheme. So someone who may be able to invest in a larger fund that they can weather the cost and they get a more nominal return in the long term. So I suppose a big part of how I look at it is giving people the advice they need. And then I also have a lot of people who are looking at Ireland now as a place to build a lifestyle. So we have a lot of people who are international looking at Ireland because of the lifestyle, the language and the location. Jason Hull (08:32) So somebody may be able to invest in a larger fund that they could weather the cost and they get more normal return in long term. So I suppose a big part of how I look at it is giving people the advice they need. And then I also have a lot of people who are looking at Ireland now as a place to build a lifestyle. So we have a lot of people who are international looking at Ireland because of the lifestyle, the language and the location. Andrew Rhatigan (08:56) So lifestyle because it's quite a relaxed setting, language because English is the first language Jason Hull (08:56) So lifestyle because it's quite a relaxed selling language because English is the first language. Andrew Rhatigan (09:01) and location being a jumping off point for the rest of Europe. So we see a lot of ⁓ entrepreneurs, expats, musicians, sports people who are looking at Ireland as a base even for themselves from a personal perspective as well. Jason Hull (09:01) and location being a jumping-on point for the rest of Europe. So we see a lot of entrepreneurs, ec-pats, musicians, people who are looking at Ireland as a face, even from themselves from a personal perspective as well. Yeah, I like it. Well, I love what you said about the sales process, that you're not trying to shove them or push them into a particular vehicle. You're trying to figure out what would be best for them. And I think that's really the crux of actual valuable, true selling. It's not about trying to force people or convince people to buy a product or a service or to get into something. It's about figuring out, do they even need what maybe I could offer them? And if they do need it, do they want it from me? Instead of trying to push them. And I think there's been a huge shift I've noticed in the last, I guess since COVID, we're kind of in this post trust era. Everybody got kind of burned by COVID because they realized, hey, we were kind of all duped and tricked to some degree. then we're like, especially in the States here in the U.S., we're figuring out, well, voting sort of been fake and food's been fake and everything politically we're lied to and medical stuff is all this stuff is coming out as fake. And right now it seems like now the stuff talked about on the news is the weather's fake. so. We're like, we feel so manipulated and we feel like we've been lied to in so many ways that trust is at this all time low. The one thing that I've noticed that people trust though, is they trust themselves. And so I think that there's a new model of selling that's really come about as a result of this. If you're trying to be effective and that's being more empathetic, it's allowing them to figure out what they want and what they need rather than just pitching and pushing. like the old school strategies that you've gotten from all these sales gurus and trainers that have existed for the last decade or two. Andrew Rhatigan (10:51) Absolutely. I couldn't agree more. And I think another side of it when you're in property or real estate is you are already a level below general viewpoints on selling because I was in the car business and in the car business, people are anxious. They're wondering if they're going to be sold something that doesn't suit. Are you telling them the truth? And I suppose some great lessons I learned from a wonderful book by Chris Voss called Never Split the Difference. I'm sure anyone in properties read it or listen to it is Jason Hull (11:04) anxious. I'm telling them the truth. And I suppose some great lessons I learned from a wonderful book by Chris Voss called Never Split the Difference. I hear anyone in properties register or listen to it. Andrew Rhatigan (11:17) I really lean into all the fears that people have and I don't use them as a tool to sell them. I use them as a tool to say, look, I know what you're thinking. And, you know, a real estate agent is going to sell you any deal under the sun just to get a deal. So I suppose how I actually booked the trend of that, Jason Hull (11:17) I really lean into all the fears that people have and I don't use them as a tool to sell them. I use them as a tool to say, look, I know what you're thinking. then, know, I read a sad agent just going to sell you any deal under the sun just to get a deal. So I suppose how I actually booked the trend of that. Andrew Rhatigan (11:33) the way we price things and our fee is actually you pay us upfront. And the reason you do that is it turns the volume down on the opinions of others around you. rather than me doing a deal for a potentially high fee, Jason Hull (11:34) the way we price things that our fee is actually you pay us upfront. And the reason you do that is it turns the volume down on the opinions of others around you. So rather than me doing a deal for a potentially high fee and frantically searching for something to shoehorn you into, I understand what your needs are. We price the package up from day one. It's fixed and you either can pay it all upfront or pay it in monthly installments. But two things that does, it enables. Andrew Rhatigan (11:45) and frantically searching for something to shoehorn you into. I understand what your needs are. We price a package from day one. It's fixed and you either can pay it all upfront or pay it in monthly installments. two things that does, it enables and empowers me to say, look, Jason, we found you three deals. I actually don't like two of them because they don't make sense. One here is interesting, but I don't think it's for you just yet. There's no incentive for me not to put you into it. But by paying me upfront, Jason Hull (12:01) Yeah Andrew Rhatigan (12:13) you're paying me to tell you no. And I suppose I'm trying to really lean into that trust factor with people, which is trust me enough to pay me, but then you're going to benefit because I'm going to see you right rather than see you do a deal for the sake of closing a fee and a hope for moving on and you lose my number. No interest. I prefer long-term relationships. And I would prefer, especially in this world now, I mean, if you gave me what 13 hours, I could be sitting in that cool room of yours talking to you. So the world is so small that Jason Hull (12:29) No interest. prefer long-term relationships and I would prefer, especially in this world now, mean, if you gave me what, 13 hours, I could be sitting in that cool room of yours talking to the world is so small, Andrew Rhatigan (12:42) build a relationship for the long term. And it means that it then lives beyond our interaction for other people to be referred to, to enjoy, to get some value from. And I love that. It just goes back to the old school way of building trust. Jason Hull (12:43) but build a relationship for the long-term. And it means that it then lives beyond our interaction for other people to be referred to, to enjoy, to get some value from. And I love that. It just goes back to the old school way of building trust. Yeah, I love it. I think that's a unique model to have them pay you upfront. then you said it turns down the volume around you. Yeah, because the challenge is a lot of people's first starting point, they will go to real estate agents, which they have a very strong incentive to get a commission out of any sort of investment or real estate deal. And they're usually not really well versed in giving you good investment advice anyway, and let alone having an incentive to do so. And so this is why a lot of Smart investors will actually usually start by talking to a property manager first, like what properties, what areas are good to have, what sort of property would be a good investment, because they're actually living in it, you know, they're actually living with that property and managing it, making sure that it can cash flow and is effective. And they're doing this for lots of different properties in that market. And so finding a good property manager is a resource. With the stuff that you do over there in Ireland, property manager's piece of the puzzle. Andrew Rhatigan (13:59) Yes, so I think we're probably in the grand scheme of how Ireland works. We're probably about 15 to 20 years behind the states in a number of ways. So I suppose you're still going to have a mixture of localized property managers who are very, you know, it's a hobbyist, it's a lifestyle piece where they get, let's say up to maybe 80 to a hundred doors and they can manage it themselves with a certain level of admin, but it becomes more of a practical lifestyle piece for them. But I suppose the other side of it is Jason Hull (14:25) I suppose the other side of it is you can then suddenly become a busy fool and you're not able to continue building relationships with people. Servicing clients becomes a challenge. So we're seeing a layer of both technology and I suppose a need for those who want to support larger funds. you have a lot of the investment funds coming in from all over the world and they're looking at Ireland or they're working at Ireland as a good base to be able to buy or build. Andrew Rhatigan (14:27) you can then suddenly become a busy fool and you're not able to continue building relationships with people. ⁓ Servicing clients becomes a challenge. So we are seeing a layer of both technology and I suppose a need for those who want to support larger funds. So you have a lot of the I-Res, know, the investment funds coming in from all over the world and they're looking at Ireland or they were looking at Ireland as a good base to be able to buy or build purpose-built Jason Hull (14:52) purpose-built rental facilities. So when you look at Ireland Andrew Rhatigan (14:52) rental facilities. So when you look at Ireland now, Jason Hull (14:56) now, you are seeing a prominence of people seeing value in having that layered system of a service you can log an issue in, a ⁓ one-tier contact system where you don't have to forget that Mary looks after accounts, but she doesn't look after facilities, and John looks after X and not Y. And I think people are looking Andrew Rhatigan (14:56) you are seeing a prominence of people seeing value in having that layered system of, know, a service you can log an issue with. I suppose a one tier contact system where you don't have to forget that Mary looks after accounts, but she doesn't look after facilities and John looks after X and not Y. And I think people are looking at that as an opportunity to streamline a service for people. But I suppose to be honest with you as well, the challenge for us historically is Jason Hull (15:17) to streamline the service for people. And I suppose to be honest with you as well, the challenge for us historically is those who want property managed, understanding the value involved and having someone, like you said, who does it every day, knows exactly how to deal with people, who understand the nuances of it, and paying them to do so on an ongoing basis so they can outsource that whole process and that support going forward. Got it. All right, we're gonna have a quick word from our sponsor, which is Blanket. So Blanket, Andrew Rhatigan (15:24) those who want property managed understanding the value involved in having someone like you said, who does it every day, who knows exactly how to deal with people, who understands the nuances of it and paying them to do so on an ongoing basis so they can outsource that thought process and that support going forward. 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And I suppose we've got obviously a very long standing historic and positive relationship with the states generally by virtue of, I suppose, our connections with the United States and that history that we have obviously going over there for a long time. But I suppose what's happening now in the last two decades is we have a lot of companies that have really shown their muster. We've had a lot of Jason Hull (16:49) street. But I suppose what's happening now in last two decades is we have a lot of companies that have really shown their muster. We've had a lot of growth from an economic perspective and we have companies and people that are probably making the most money they've ever made and they're going to put it to work. I suppose another challenge or I see challenges as opportunities as well is the Irish market at the moment is in dire need of more supply and we have some stringent planning laws that are going through. Andrew Rhatigan (16:58) growth from an economic perspective. And we have companies and people that are probably making the most money they've ever made and they're looking to put it to work. But I suppose another challenge or I see challenges as opportunities as well is the Irish market at the moment is in in dire need of more supply. And we have some stringent planning laws that are going through. I suppose that they're going through the ringer at the moment because you have developers who want to build and they want to grow. Jason Hull (17:20) I suppose that they're going through the ringer at the moment because you have to have developers who want to build and they want to grow and they've been stymied by a system that it can be clunky and quite slow. But I suppose when I look at Ireland from the perspective of an international platform, it's very easy to overlook everything we have that we don't have extreme heat, don't have extreme... Andrew Rhatigan (17:26) and they've been stymied by a system that it can be clunky and quite slow. But I suppose when I look at Ireland from the perspective of an international platform, it's very easy to overlook everything we have that we don't have extreme heat. We don't have extreme climate events. I suppose when it comes to being central, a lot of companies have chosen Ireland because it's a good HQ for their employee base. You're going to get great talent, but you can also travel around Europe. But when people look at Ireland from an international point of view, we still have so much land. Jason Hull (17:40) I think there is scope in the future to take a longer term view as to what Ireland could become from a development point of view. I think internationally there's a lot of points we could take from Andrew Rhatigan (17:55) that is undeveloped, that I think there is scope in the future to take a longer term view as to what Ireland could become from a development point of view. And I think internationally, there's a lot of points we could take from clever use of building, repurposing commercial developments, repurposing commercial buildings into residential, and also taking a view to exponential growth of these large companies that will need somewhere to grow and adapt and obviously as the population grows. Jason Hull (18:08) Clever use of building, repurposing commercial developments, repurposing commercial buildings into residential and also taking a view to exponential growth of these large companies that will need somewhere to grow and adapt and obviously if the population grows. But I think the opportunity for international people is to take a view as to unique building practices, potentially the next iteration of life at let's say data centers. At the moment they're in flux in Ireland, but I also Andrew Rhatigan (18:23) But I think the opportunity for international people is to take a view as to unique building practices, potentially the next iteration of the likes of let's say data centers. At the moment they're in flux in Ireland, but I also think that people Jason Hull (18:38) think that people can sometimes be overwhelmed by the concept of the perceived challenges and not seek out the unique opportunities. It's often like many business people who set up in the recession would say that was the best time to set up because it gave them the most opportunity. Andrew Rhatigan (18:38) can sometimes be overwhelmed by the concept of the perceived challenges and not seek out the unique opportunities. And it's often like many business people who set up in the recession would say that was the best time to set up because it gave them the most opportunity. I think this unique position Ireland is in is we have all this space, we haven't used it, building is in flux, but I do think if someone came in with a long term view, there is great scope for growth, but it's just about taking an outside eye and having the patience and the determination to see it through. Jason Hull (18:53) I think this unique position our own disease we have all this space we haven't used it building is in flux but I do think if someone came in with a long-term view there is great scope for growth but it's just about taking an outside eye and having the patience and the determination to see it through. Okay, so maybe some listening will have that long-term vision. there's no extreme client, good talent, people speak English there, which is great for us Americans, right? Europe travel hub, there's plenty of undeveloped land, so there's investment opportunities and maybe some potential data centers being built there, stuff like this. So it sounds like there's a lot of good things that could be potentially happening in Ireland. So this is a really dumb random question, but how do the Irish in Ireland view the state celebrating St. Patrick's Day and kiss me I'm Irish and drinking green beer and all that? Andrew Rhatigan (19:48) Well, I can, I can only speak for myself and those I know. I suppose the, one of the things that's very profound as an Irish person is you can overlook everything we have when you're here all the time. So the exact example, let's say someone who lives in New York, Times Square is just there and they just assume it's, always going to be there. The, know, if you're in Paris, the Eiffel Tower, et cetera. When you think of the impact and the relationships Ireland has with so many countries, much like the States, it can actually Jason Hull (20:14) it can actually, it puts manners on you quite quickly when you take a good grant because you realise... Andrew Rhatigan (20:14) It puts manners on you quite quickly when you take it for granted, because you realize that this large country that isn't Ireland, that doesn't have to love us the way it does, or doesn't have to embrace it the way it does, I suppose, engineers a wonderful experience for people to appreciate all things Irish, whether that be the connection to Ireland, the appreciation of having been here on holidays. And I suppose one of the things that is amazing every year is seeing that, I suppose, collection of nations that come together for a day that Jason Hull (20:19) that isn't Ireland, that doesn't have to lovus the way it does, or doesn't have to embrace it the way it does, really, I suppose, engineers a wonderful experience for people to appreciate all the things Irish, whether that be the connection to Ireland, the appreciation of having been here on holidays. And I suppose one of the things that is amazing every year is seeing that, I suppose, collection of nations that come together for a day that oftentimes people might overlook in general terms by virtue of holidays. But I think probably what it stands for is more that Andrew Rhatigan (20:42) Oftentimes people might overlook in general terms by virtue of holidays, but I think it's probably what it stands for is more that camaraderie openness. You know, Ireland has changed a lot in the last number of years. ⁓ And I suppose there is like everything there's always going to be the cheesy factor of people who, you know, do the kiss me I'm Irish and whatever else. But I would rather people embrace what it is we are as a very small country and they appreciate that. Like that's that's a phenomenal thing to me. And the fact that it just continues to grow each year and it's still quite amazing. Jason Hull (20:49) I mean it's a popular thing. We wear green just to celebrate your country. You know, really kind of. So, help me understand this idea of this innovative approach that's saving investors 80 hours a month and retaining 10 % or more value in their property transactions. So, explain this to Andrew Rhatigan (21:32) So oftentimes in Ireland, just to give you a backdrop as to how real estate agency works here, we have a very small number of buying agents. So let's say we're one of only, I would say between three and five buying agents in the entirety of Ireland. There may be more that I'm not aware of, but ones that would be more prominent. And when you look at how people tend to view a real estate transaction, it tends to be very DIY. So people in a residential setting, it's not a standard practice to... Jason Hull (21:54) So people in a residential setting, it's not a standard practice to hire a buying agent and then the buying agent splits the fee with the selling agent. Oftentimes you'd have someone that meets, let's say us, and they could say, oh, I have to pay you upfront before you buy me a house. I could just do it myself, much like some partners. Right. when we're working with people and the structure we've put together is we want people, especially at the level we work with, you know, they're investors, they're C-suite executives, they're ex-paths, high net worth. Andrew Rhatigan (21:58) hire a buying agent and then the buying agent splits the fee with the selling agent. Oftentimes you could have someone that meets, let's say us, and they could say, I have to pay you upfront before you buy me a house. I can just do it myself, much like someone deciding to paint the garden gate. So when we're working with people and the structure we've put together is we want people, especially at the level we work with, know, they're investors, they're C-suite executives, they're ex-paths, high net worth. They're busy building their own lives and their own, ⁓ their own vision of what they want in a different area of life. So essentially by understanding what people want, we then set about and do everything else for them. So we're searching on the ground. We're sending them deals. We're putting together an overview of what life and business and property potential is like on the ground while they're living life. And the idea being that they don't have to spend time communicating with eight or nine different agents to understand an area. Jason Hull (22:23) They're busy building their own lives and their own vision of what they want in a different area of life. So essentially by understanding what people want, we then set it out and do everything else for them. So we're searching on the ground, we're sending them deals, we're putting together an overview of what life and business and property potential is like on the ground or their living life. And the idea being that they don't have to spend time communicating with eight or nine different agents to understand an area. Andrew Rhatigan (22:51) we are the one single point of contact. So when Jason Hull (22:51) We are the one single point of contact. Andrew Rhatigan (22:53) someone signs with us, part of the deal they have to agree to is, and the reason we do it is we become the one person, the one conduit that they can ask a question to. And much like you said with your St. Patrick's Day question, there's no such thing as a dumb question. So when you have one person that's advocating for you, you could say to me, Jason, let's say, I've heard that such and such is this big issue in this part of the country. You ask us the question and then we find you the answer rather than. Jason Hull (22:53) So when someone signs with us, part of the deal they have to agree to is, and the reason we do it is, we become the one person, the one conduit, that they can ask a question to. And much like you said with your St. Patrick's Day question, there's no such thing as a dumb question. So we have one person that's advocating for you. You can say to me, Jason, let's say, I've heard that such and such is this big issue in this part of the country. You ask us the question and then we find you the answer, rather than Andrew Rhatigan (23:19) you asking someone else who maybe doesn't understand your situation, doesn't Jason Hull (23:19) you asking someone else who maybe doesn't understand your situation. Andrew Rhatigan (23:22) care enough to do the due diligence that you require. And a big part of why we do that is it simplifies the process for people. It provides one simple channel of communication, but it also buffers them from the market itself. Because if I'm looking at different deals, I might have 10 or 15 clients at any given time. And the agents who see me, they know me, they see me coming. Jason Hull (23:22) doesn't care enough to do the due diligence that you require. And a big part of why we do that is it simplifies the process for people. It provides one simple channel of communication, but it also buffers them from the market itself. Because if I'm looking at different deals, I might have 10 or 15 clients at any given time. And the agents who see me, they know me, they see me coming, and they know that I'm acting on behalf of someone who, as Bonafides, owns in place. Andrew Rhatigan (23:44) and they know that I'm acting on behalf of someone who has a bona fides funds in place. And it means that you're not going to get marketed to, you're not going to have someone that goes around me to contact Jason to try and do a deal. But it also means that when you're working with us, you've paid us to do what matters most for you and not try and do and deal with any agents. So we don't split fees with agents. No one can incentivize me to make it interesting. And I suppose where that freedom is for other people. And I suppose the education for people internationally is Jason Hull (23:50) And it means that you're not going to get marketed to, you're not going to have someone that goes around me to contact Jason to try and do a deal. But it also means that when you're working with us, you paid us to do what matters most for you and not try and do a deal with any agent. So we don't split fees with agents. No one can incentivize me to make it interesting. And I suppose where that freedom is for other people and I suppose the education for people internationally is they're paying me like a consultant in a surgery in a doctor's suite that's advocating for them. Andrew Rhatigan (24:13) They're paying me like a consultant in a surgery or in a doctor's suite that's advocating for them and not what they can get along the way. who can incentive, you know, make me the best offer and I'll throw them your way. No interest. And then when it comes to savings, what we do is the Irish property market is also very nuanced. So we don't have, you know, seven day closings or escrow accounts that have a binding contract in the space of a couple of days. Ireland's sales process can be very protracted. Jason Hull (24:20) and not what they can get along the way. who can incentive, know, make me the best offer and I'll throw them your way. No interest. And then when it comes to savings, what we do is the Irish property market is also very nuanced. So we don't have, you know, seven day closings or escrow accounts that have a binding contract in the space of a couple of days. Ireland's sales process can be very protracted. Andrew Rhatigan (24:42) So when we're involved and we understand the nuances of a sale, we can save people time and money because the seller has different motivations. One Jason Hull (24:42) So when we're involved and we understand the nuances of the sale, we can save people time and money because the seller has different motivations. Andrew Rhatigan (24:49) person may need time, so they may want less money, but more time in a property. Another person may have financial commitments that they have to adhere to, and we might be able to put something together. Other people, could be a bereavement where they have to offload a part of their property portfolio for tax reasons or for personal reasons. So because we can understand and get to the crux of a sale background quite quickly, Jason Hull (24:50) One person may need time, so they may want less money but more time on the property. Another person may have financial commitments that they have to adhere to and might be able to put something together. Other people it could be a bereavement where they have to offload a part of their property portfolio for tax reasons or personal reasons. So because we can understand and get the crux of the sale background quite quickly, Andrew Rhatigan (25:10) I can save people time by telling them there's no point engaging in this because it's an illegal battle. It's going to take time. Or I might say, look, they're asking X, but they'll take Y. They just want Christmas in the house until we take over the sale. And by understanding that you can find that sweet spot and capitalize and save them the money where it matters most. Jason Hull (25:10) I can save people time by telling them there's no point engaging in this because it's an illegal battle. It's going to take time. Or I might say, look, they're asking X, but they'll take Y. They just want Christmas in the house until they take off the sale. And by understanding that, you can find that sweet spot and capitalize and save them the money where it matters most. Got it. Yeah. So you're this advocate that helps them kind of balance the negotiation between time. money, all the needs of the buyer and the seller and make sure that this is working. You're advocating for them. You're advocating for them. So what else would you like to share before we wrap up? And then how can people connect with you if they're interested in maybe hearing more about investing in this in Ireland market? Andrew Rhatigan (25:57) Yeah, so first and foremost, suppose one of the challenges when you're coming from abroad is when you're not on the ground, it's very difficult to be heard. And I think oftentimes people will be SEO and Googled within an inch of their life, looking at properties or looking at areas that are sold as a particular dream to them via this lovely screen that's curated through carefully utilized marketing platforms. And I suppose when people, if they're looking from the States, one big thing I would say is an agent in Ireland, if you, if you Jason Hull (26:15) that's curated through carefully utilized marketing platforms. Right. Because when people, they're looking from the States, one big thing I would say is an agent in Ireland, if you request details from an ad, isn't going to tell you it's not going to suit your needs. They're just going to sell you what they have for sale. Yeah. But oftentimes, when I encourage anyone when they're assessing Ireland, even if you're only paying a small fee to understand whether this is a market that's going to suit your needs or not, it's important to reach out to someone. It doesn't have to be me. Andrew Rhatigan (26:25) request details from an ad isn't going to tell you it's not going to suit your needs. They're just going to sell you what they have for sale. And oftentimes, when I encourage anyone when they're assessing Ireland, even if you're only paying a small fee to understand whether this is this is a market that's going to suit your needs or not, it's important to reach out to someone. It doesn't have to be me. That will give you a practical on the ground look at what your money is going to do for you and if Ireland is going to suit. And a prime example would be today we had an American client Jason Hull (26:45) that would give you a practical on the ground look at what your money is going to do for you and if Ireland is going to suit and a prime example would be today we had an American client Andrew Rhatigan (26:54) very successful and they went through an ad to find a property in a certain part of Ireland that was absolutely not going to suit their needs. And it was a very high value property, all things considered. And by spending time with us, we showed them what they could have without skin in the game. And Jason Hull (26:55) very successful and they went through an ad to find a property in a certain part of Ireland that was absolutely not going to suit their needs and was very high value property all considered and by spending time with us we showed them what they could have without getting the game Andrew Rhatigan (27:10) we completely changed the narrative. So they would have been buying in a very industrial area. It would have been very imposing. They wouldn't have been getting what Ireland is all about. And then Jason Hull (27:11) and we completely changed the narrative. So they would have been buying in a very industrial area. It would have been very imposing. They wouldn't have been getting what Ireland is all about. Wow. Andrew Rhatigan (27:20) by showing them this and giving them the time they needed to kind of transition almost like, you know what, if you're up a mountain to acclimatize, we've now agreed them a property as of today that saved them 450,000 on their budget and has totally flipped the script on where they thought they wanted to buy. So instead of buying industrial, they're Jason Hull (27:21) By showing them this and giving them the time they needed to kind of transition, almost like, you know what, if you're going up a mountain to acclimatise, we've now agreed them a property as of today that saved them 450,000 on their budget and is totally fit to script on where they thought they wanted to buy. So instead of buying industrial. Andrew Rhatigan (27:39) buying by the ocean. And instead of buying something that's brand new, that looks great today, they're buying something that's got great pedigree. And instead of just being sold something for the sake of transacting, Jason Hull (27:39) they're buying by the ocean and instead of buying something brand new that looks great today, they're buying something that's got great pedigree. And instead of just being sold something for the sake of transacting, Andrew Rhatigan (27:48) they've been guided to something that's going to suit their risk tolerance, their life now, and also the future if they chose to rent it in time to come. So that's just a simple example of what we do regularly. Jason Hull (27:49) they've been guided to something that's gonna suit their risk tolerance, their life now, and also the future if they chose to invest in the time to come. So that's just a simple example of what we do regularly. Nice, yeah. So instead of being manipulated by marketing, thinking you're buying some beautiful Irish property in Ireland, and you end up in an industrial area with something shiny and new that maybe isn't going to really suit your needs, then it'd be better to have a conversation with somebody that's real solid boots on the ground that are going to take a look at things and help you figure out what's actually going to help you reach your goals. Exactly. And people tend to reach out to Andrew Rhatigan (28:23) Exactly. And people tend to reach out to me through either RRE.ie that's our website. And we also, I'm very active on LinkedIn. So anyone that wants to connect or ask questions or book a zoom or a virtual coffee is more than happy to do so. I suppose a big part of what I love about my business and it's, it's, suppose as an entrepreneur as well, as much like meeting people like you is I love interesting conversation and meeting people with dynamic outlooks and personalities. And that kind of layers in what I do in property. But first and foremost, I love meeting people as well. Jason Hull (28:28) and we'll. It's, I suppose it's. Fantastic. What's ⁓ the website again? Andrew Rhatigan (28:54) It's RRE.ie so R if I'm putting an American twang on it, it would be RRE.ie. Jason Hull (28:58) Yeah. R R E dot I E. Andrew Rhatigan (29:01) IE so Rhatigan real estate and the dot IE is the Irish domain version of dot com. Jason Hull (29:08) IE, okay, got it, okay. It couldn't get IR, I guess, so. Andrew Rhatigan (29:12) No, it was IE. We also have Rhatiganrealestate.com, but RRE would be the original website that we had. Jason Hull (29:16) Okay. Got it. Okay. All right. Thank you. All right. Cool. Andrew, great having you on the show. Very interesting to hear what's going on across the pond, as they say, and appreciate you being here and sharing your insight and your wisdom with us. right. Cool. So for those of you that maybe felt stuck or stagnant in your property management business, reach out to us at doorgroot.com. We would love to see if we could help you out. You can also join our free Andrew Rhatigan (29:32) Absolute pleasure, delighted to be here. Jason Hull (29:45) Facebook community just for property management business owners at doorgrowclub.com. And if you found this even a little bit helpful, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. We'd really appreciate it. And until next time, remember the slowest path to growth is to do it alone. So let's grow together. Bye everyone.
What if doing more is the very reason your firm isn't growing? In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill answer law firm owners' toughest questions — from why growth efforts aren't paying off, to why adding more people doesn't always solve capacity problems, to how firms can avoid drowning in their own processes. Along the way, Michael shares how a new gardening hobby surprisingly mirrors the discipline it takes to build and scale a thriving practice. Here's what you'll learn: Why spreading your attention across too many initiatives will slow your progress — and how to concentrate resources for real growth The trap of “throwing bodies at problems” and how to use data-driven capacity planning instead of guesswork How successful firms simplify processes to maintain quality without getting buried in bureaucracy If you want your firm to grow, it's time to cut the noise and double down on what matters. ---- Show Notes: 02:12 – Michael's new gardening hobby and what it reveals about balance and focus 07:50 – Why spreading resources too thin stalls growth 09:36 – The gardening lesson that proves focus beats diversification 10:58 – Why every marketing channel works — and what really determines success 13:47 – The trap of “throwing bodies at problems” and why capacity must be data-driven 17:18 – Hiring without clarity: why adding people often increases complexity 18:48 – How firms unintentionally create bureaucracy as they grow 20:23 – The power of auditing processes and running a “stop doing” list ---- Links & Resources: The Three-Body Problem (Netflix) The Three-Body Problem book series by Cixin Liu Garden with a Y (Indoor hydroponic gardening system) ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 387. AMMA — Stop Cleaning Up Their Mess: The Secret to a Self-Sufficient Team 382. What It Takes to Build a $100M Legal Business 375. AMMA — Stop Being The Bottleneck: Lead Your Firm Without Being Needed
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What if the future of personal injury law wasn't written by tradition — but by a tech startup? In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Ray Mieszaniec, Co-Founder and COO of EvenUp, a legal technology company using artificial intelligence to transform how personal injury claims are prepared, resolved, and ultimately valued. From his family's personal experience with catastrophic injury to building the fastest-growing legal tech startup in history, Ray shares how EvenUp is rewriting the rules of PI law through AI, efficiency, and a relentless drive to level the playing field for plaintiffs. Here's what you'll learn: Why Ray's family's tragedy planted the seed for a company now disrupting the PI industry How EvenUp's AI-powered tools are helping firms maximize case values and streamline operations What the rise of autonomous vehicles, fee caps, and private equity mean for the future of PI law — and how firms must adapt now The legal landscape is shifting fast. If you want to see what the next decade of PI law could look like, this episode is your front-row seat. ---- Show Notes: 03:26 – The family tragedy that exposed the imbalance between insurers and victims 07:38 – Founding EvenUp: leveling the playing field with data and AI 11:12 – How missing records and treatment gaps cost firms millions 14:13 – Headwinds in PI law: autonomous vehicles, tort reform, and fee caps 16:19 – How law firms' attitudes toward AI shifted from fear to adoption 19:56 – Building an AI model for PI law and keeping humans in the loop 23:42 – Why efficiency isn't optional if firms want to survive fee caps 35:15 – Ray's definition of being a game changer ---- Links & Resources: EvenUp ABA Journal: AI in Law Tort Reform ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 374. You're Not Too Late: Joe Fried on Finding Purpose in Law 372. The Surprising ROI of Doing the Right Thing with Chaffin Luhana 355. How Two Lawyers Took on Legal Giants and Won with Spetsas Buist
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Unlocking the Secrets of Cancer: IN8bio CEO William Ho, on Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment In8bio.com About the Guest(s): William Ho is the director, president, CEO, and co-founder of IN8bio, a biotechnology company focusing on immune cell technologies to combat diseases like cancer. With a career spanning nearly 24 years in the biotechnology and healthcare investment sectors, William previously served as managing partner at Aleph Point Capital and held positions with New Leaf Venture Partners. His extensive experience in venture capital and biotechnology has shaped his leadership in pioneering innovative treatments for cancer and other diseases. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss introduces listeners to the innovative world of biotechnology with William Ho, CEO and co-founder of IN8bio. With a keen focus on developing cutting-edge treatments using gamma delta T cells, William shares insights into his company's mission to tackle cancer's resilience by enhancing immune cell efficacy. Throughout the episode, William delves into the intricacies of gamma delta T cells and their role in combating cancer. He outlines how IN8bio's Del X platform harnesses the power of these cells to not only shrink cancerous tumors but eliminate residual cells that often cause resistance and recurrence. Highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by biotechnology companies, he also reflects on his unique journey from Wall Street to leading a biotech firm—a path peppered with unexpected meetings and relentless pursuit for innovative solutions. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, William underscores the importance of grit and perseverance in entrepreneurship, offering invaluable advice for aspiring biotech leaders. Key Takeaways: Gamma Delta T Cells: IN8bio is leveraging gamma delta T cells to improve cancer treatment by targeting and eliminating residual cancer cells. Entrepreneurial Journey: William Ho shared his path from Wall Street to biotech entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of timing and unexpected opportunities. AI in Biotech: The company is exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance drug development and clinical trial efficiency, despite current challenges with data variability. IN8bio Success Stories: Notable clinical trial successes include patients with leukemia and glioblastoma remaining in remission after four years. Start-Up Challenges: Emphasizing resilience, William discusses the primal challenges and sacrifices entrepreneurs face, underscoring the role of grit in overcoming them. Notable Quotes: "Gamma delta T cells are a subset of our immune system. They're… white blood cells… that go out and hunt for cells that are pathogenic or are damaged or are cancerous." "Our goal is to attack the tumors when they're at their weakest early on…to try to ultimately eliminate them all." "Being an entrepreneur was much harder than I ever expected…the ability to suffer and just persevere." "If most investors knew the shit that goes wrong and how it goes wrong, they'd be terrified." "Go home, sit your wife down, and ask her, is she willing to suffer with me through this?"
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Join our community of fearless leaders in search of unreasonable outcomes... Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube Hanley reflects on his recent trip to Greenville, South Carolina, where he attended Mick Hunt's Lead Loud series leadership event. He emphasizes the importance of showing up for friends and loved ones, sharing insights from notable speakers like Chris Voss, Nick Nanton, and Les Brown. The discussion revolves around intentionality in effort, embracing uniqueness, and finding fulfillment through helping others. Ryan encourages listeners to cultivate meaningful relationships and be present for those who matter in their lives. Episodes You Might Enjoy From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delk From One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymello Is Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9 Recommended Tools for Growth OpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opus Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riverside Magai: All-in-One AI for Professionals: https://link.ryanhanley.com/magai Taplio • Grow Your Personal Brand On LinkedIn: https://link.ryanhanley.com/taplio Kit: Email-First Operating System for Creators (formerly ConvertKit): https://link.ryanhanley.com/kit Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9
Jillian Richardson is the brains behind the 'weird LinkedIn' movement. She's a ghostwriter for founders, a writing teacher, and a creator on LinkedIn herself. Outside of being a writer, Jillian has grown her own personal brand as a community builder in NYC. Her thought leadership has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and NPR. It has also been shared by luminaries like Esther Perel, Priya Parker, the founder of Meetup, and— somehow— Chris Voss, the famous FBI investigator.If you want support with finding your weird online-– for yourself or your company–– find her on (you guessed it) LinkedIn.
We all have habits that shape our lives, some helpful, some… not so much. In this episode, I rank the worst possible habits in a tier list, diving into what makes them truly destructive, why we keep falling for them, and what that says about the way we live. Think of it as a cautionary guide to what not to do if you actually want to get anywhere.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.
Failure can be fascinating - especially when it teaches you how to actually succeed!In this episode of the LinkedIn Riches Podcast, I share a raw story about a sales call that went completely off the rails.You'll hear how a simple (and avoidable!) mistake cost me the deal, and the surprising way AI became my best sales coach afterward.Whether you're a Small Business Owner, Consultant, or Business Coach, this breakdown will help you understand why some LinkedIn leads close into 6-figure clients while others stall or disappear - and how you can avoid making the same mistake I did!WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:
Every law firm wants more leads — but what if chasing them is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessical Mogill tackle one of the most common (and costly) mistakes law firm owners make: pouring money into marketing before fixing the foundation of their business. A $100,000 ad campaign might sound like the fast track to growth, but if your systems, team, and client experience can't handle the volume, you'll end up scaling chaos instead of results. Here's what you'll learn: Why investing in marketing before your systems are ready creates more problems than profit How to recognize whether your firm needs capacity, optimization, or true demand generation The mindset shift that separates law firm owners who burn cash from those who build scalable, thriving practices Before you write your next big marketing check, listen to this episode. It might just save you $100K — and set your firm on the right path for sustainable growth. ---- 00:00 – Intro and setup: The difference between growing revenue and scaling your business 02:30 – Why mistakes don't define you — it's how you respond that matters 03:24 – Miles Davis on wrong notes and life lessons 06:42 – The $100K marketing question: Should you invest in leads or systems? 09:42 – Why scaling demand without capacity only creates bigger problems 10:36 – Run your own race: Why comparing your growth to competitors is a trap 13:40 – Should you hire before perfecting processes, or wait until everything is “just right”? 16:39 – How to expand capacity without sacrificing client experience ---- Links & Resources: Miles Davis Quote ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 389. AMMA — Stop Fixing $5 Problems and Start Solving $1M Ones 379. AMMA — If You're Still Chasing Leads, You've Already Lost 358. Your Competitors Don't Want You to Know These Game Changing Marketing Strategies
We live in the most connected time in human history, video calls across the world, instant messages, and same-day delivery for just about anything we want. And yet we've also become the loneliest society ever. How did that happen? In this episode, I explore why modern life has left so many of us feeling isolated, what author Johann Hari discovered while investigating the root causes of depression and anxiety, and how rebuilding real human connection might be the antidote we've been missing.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.
Empowering Women Through Outdoor Skills and Connection Retreats with Kiara Loucks Heroutdoorjourney.com About the Guest(s): Kiara Loucks is a distinguished corporate athlete who has represented the U.S. and Canadian bobsled teams globally. She plays a significant role in the ad tech industry, engaging in data modeling for major corporations. Her athletic journey extends to bodybuilding and Olympic weightlifting at national levels. Recently, Kira has partnered with Her Outdoor Journey, a unique initiative that empowers women through outdoor skills and experiences. This collaboration exemplifies her commitment to teaching survival skills to women in both urban and wilderness settings, allowing them to gain confidence and independence. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with Kiara Loucks about her multifaceted career and her recent collaboration with Her Outdoor Journey. The discussion spotlights Kiara Loucks's experiences as a corporate athlete and insights into the world of ad tech. Listeners are taken on an enlightening journey through the expansive realms of physical endurance, corporate achievements, and survival skills designed to empower women. Kiara Loucks dives into the mission of Her Outdoor Journey, detailing how the organization is revolutionizing women's engagement with nature through survival retreats and skill-building workshops. From fire-starting to foraging, these retreats offer practical teachings that lead to increased confidence and preparedness for unpredictability, such as natural disasters or personal crises. With Kiara Loucks's unique perspective on suffering with grace, the podcast illustrates the transformative impact of marrying athletic discipline with outdoor competence, ensuring women are equipped for various challenges life may present. Key Takeaways: Her Outdoor Journey empowers women by equipping them with valuable outdoor survival skills for both urban and wilderness settings. Learning survival skills can significantly boost confidence, leading to a sense of agency and autonomy in unpredictable scenarios. Kiara Loucks emphasizes the importance of incorporating survival skills into daily life routines for mental resilience and preparedness. Personal growth opportunities at Her Outdoor Journey retreats can provide unique settings for building profound connections and fostering community. The potential to leverage skills learned in environments void of technology fosters a deeper understanding of human connections, away from the distractions of digital devices. Notable Quotes: "The theme throughout it all is, for some reason I think God put me here to learn how to suffer and how to suffer with grace and to share that insight with other people." "We want to connect these women who maybe are just getting into it with the women who have been in it and develop those relationships and make the semblance of a community." "It's so important whether you're male or female… to expose yourself to situations where you have to creatively problem solve." "Once you turn that off and you turn a different part of your brain on, which is that part that connects with other people, it is so much fun." "Having these baselines that you can come back to, whether it's a skillset or a routine, because life is extremely hard for everyone."
From pitmaster to business powerhouse, Rodney Scott proves that passion, process, and a relentless commitment to craft can transform not only a career but an entire industry. In this encore episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with James Beard Award-winning pitmaster Rodney Scott, a man who went from reluctantly tending the family barbecue pit to building a nationally recognized brand. With decades of lessons forged over open flames, Rodney shares how discipline, resilience, and an obsession with detail built his success. From overcoming doubters to scaling his craft across multiple locations, his journey offers timeless wisdom for any law firm leader serious about turning their passion into a lasting legacy. Here's what you'll learn: Why sticking with your craft through decades of hard work creates mastery that shortcuts cannot match How attention to detail turns a good product into an unforgettable experience The leadership mindset shifts needed to scale your business without sacrificing quality Whether you are running a smokehouse or a law firm, Rodney's story is proof that when passion meets process, you can change the game and the world will know your name. ---- Show Notes: 00:00 – Introduction and Rodney's early life on the farm 04:46 – From no interest in barbecue to finding his passion 05:58 – What makes whole hog barbecue unique and challenging 08:44 – Overcoming doubt and choosing to dream big 13:53 – Landing a feature on Netflix's Chef's Table 18:51 – The art and science of whole hog cooking 22:38 – Training pitmasters and maintaining consistency across restaurants 41:39 – What being a game changer means to Rodney Scott ---- Links & Resources: Jim ‘N Nick's Bar-B-Q Chef's Table (Netflix TV show) Eric Church James Beard Foundation Billions (Showtime TV show) ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 110. Leading Ladies: Four Leaders in Business 132. Summit Spectacular: Part 1 214. Dream Team: How to Hire & Keep High-Performing Talent
Intermittent fasting isn't a diet; it's about when you eat, not what you eat. For the last two years, I've been unintentionally doing a 16-hour fast every day. I didn't plan it, and I definitely didn't expect it to stick. So I decided to dive into the latest science and expert opinions to see what's really going on. Is fasting the secret to better health, or just another overhyped trend?For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.
The world-renowned negotiator on our “dealmaker in chief” and the benefit of approaching life as a deal waiting to be made.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Nick Nanton is a 22-time Emmy Award-winning director, acclaimed storyteller, and the mastermind behind Impact Branding. He's renowned for transforming ordinary lives into extraordinary legacies through the power of narrative, having worked with legends and industry icons across boardrooms, backstages, and even the bourbon world. As an entrepreneur and creative visionary, Nick has built empires on connection, authenticity, and the relentless pursuit of standout stories. He's also the co-founder of The Difference bourbon with best-selling author Chris Voss, further proving his expertise in crafting unique, meaningful experiences both on and off the screen. Takeaways: · Build a World-Class Team: Nick's journey illustrates that you don't need to be an expert in everything. Surrounding yourself with talented people is the fastest way to bring bold ideas to life—whether it's launching a new bourbon or producing award-winning films. · Experience Outshines ROI: Nick emphasizes the value of delivering unforgettable experiences rather than focusing solely on monetary returns—when you prioritize experience, success and connections naturally follow. · Your Brand Is Your Story: The most powerful brands are those whose stories others tell before you even walk in the room. Craft your narrative intentionally, starting from your unique life experiences, and let authenticity drive your impact. Sound Bites: "A brand is just a story—a great brand is a story that other people tell before you walk in the room." "Money is the cheapest commodity in the world—it's the unique experience and connection that make all the difference." "Being different is better than being better. You don't have to compete—you just have to stand out by being authentically you." Connect & Discover Nick: Website: https://nicknanton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicknanton/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicknanton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nicknanton?ref=ts X: https://x.com/nicknanton1 YouTube: @nicknanton5771
Amara Samata's Transformative Journey: Embrace Change and Discover Your True Self Amarasamata.com About the Guest(s): Amara Samata is a transformational consultant, communication strategist, and relationship mediator with over 10,000 hours in facilitation and more than 2,000 groundbreaking sessions across 35 countries. She is the founder of the Inner Guidance Institute and creator of the Inner Guidance Method, an accelerated framework for resolving inner conflict and restoring clarity, courage, and aligned actions. Amara has extensive experience mentoring individuals and leaders, helping them rebuild trust and enhance communication with tools such as Inner Mirror and Golden Request. Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Amara Samata, a transformative coach and consultant specializing in guiding individuals through profound inner changes. Chris and Amara discuss her groundbreaking methods for resolving inner conflict, the significance of acknowledging one's true self, and the impact of transformative work on personal and professional growth. Throughout the episode, Amara delves into her journey from a near-death experience in childhood that sparked a quest for deeper understanding to becoming an actress in Hollywood and a transformational leader. She shares her experiences with meditation, mentorship, and creating her Inner Guidance Method, which amalgamates spiritual principles with practical strategies to foster rapid personal growth. Her insights into how individuals can align their actions with their inner selves offer a blueprint for overcoming adversity and achieving lasting transformation. Key Takeaways: Amara believes the root cause of all suffering is ignorance, and her work focuses on eliminating inner conflicts to align actions with one's true self. The Inner Guidance Method provides a step-by-step process to lead individuals from self-deceit to realization, encouraging them to embrace their authentic selves. Amara's transformation journey began with a near-death experience that ignited her curiosity and determination to seek deeper truths about life and self-awareness. By creating tools like the Inner Mirror, Amara equips individuals to quickly overcome lies they tell themselves and build trust in their capabilities and relationships. Emphasizing gratitude and honesty with oneself, Amara encourages listeners to reframe their experiences, enabling them to tackle challenges with newfound clarity and resolve. Notable Quotes: "I'm looking for that moment where you realize, ‘I can't continue in the same way.'" "Once a realization has been had, you can't behave in the same way. You can't unsee it." "The feedback never lies, but you can misinterpret it for a while." "In that surrender, there's a sentiment of 'I can't take this anymore. I can't do this anymore.'" "Gratitude really is a profound tool that builds trust really fast."
Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview
If you keep fixing $5 problems, don't be surprised when your $1M problems never get solved. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill tackle one of the most common growth killers in law firms: spending your most valuable resource, your time, on the least valuable tasks. From fixing printers to negotiating minor contracts, too many leaders are stuck in low-leverage work while the big opportunities for growth go untouched. Michael shares how to calculate the true value of your time, overcome the guilt of outsourcing, and focus on the decisions that actually move the needle for your business and your life. Here's what you'll learn: How to calculate your buyback rate to decide exactly what to delegate Why solving $5 problems keeps you from solving $1M ones How to shift from “I can do it” to “I shouldn't be doing it” Stop trading your time for pennies while your million-dollar opportunities pass you by. The future of your firm depends on where you focus next. ---- 00:00 – Intro and weekend recap: ice skating, roller skating, and discovering Next Playground 08:23 – Why leaders get stuck fixing low-value problems 09:36 – Understanding the opportunity cost of your time 10:58 – How to calculate your buyback rate 12:54 – The difference between solving $5 problems and $1M problems 13:39 – Overcoming the guilt of outsourcing tasks 17:45 – Why a personal assistant is one of the most impactful hires you can make 21:57 – Shifting from trading time for money to buying back time ---- Links & Resources: Buy Back Your Time - Dan Martell Next Playground ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 387. AMMA — Stop Cleaning Up Their Mess: The Secret to a Self-Sufficient Team 370. Why Playing It Safe Is Killing Your Growth with Verne Harnish 363. AMMA — How to Master Decision-Making Like a Pro
I love organization. Maybe it's the minimalist in me, or the perfectionist, but there's something deeply satisfying about turning chaos into order. The problem is, most organizing advice online seems designed for people with infinite time, money, and storage space (and no kids). In this episode, I share seven simple, realistic things my wife and I actually do to keep our home clean, tidy, and functional, without it becoming a full-time job.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comEpisode resources:Reusable cable ties and cable clip cord organizersShoe rackDrawer dividers and silverware organizersGlass food storage containers, stainless steel food containers, and food containers27-gallon storage toteLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.
She went from serving wings at Hooters to leading one of the fastest-growing wellness brands in the world — and she's just getting started. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Kat Cole, former President of Cinnabon, current CEO of AG1 (formerly Athletic Greens), and living proof that grit, humility, and relentless urgency can change everything. From her start as a teen working to help her family make ends meet to leading a $600M global brand, Kat shares hard-won lessons on leadership, scaling with purpose, and never settling for “good enough.” Here's what you'll learn: Why doing every job in the building creates exponential career growth and earns real leadership credibility What it takes to lead through influence instead of force and build true commitment across your team How the Hotshot Rule helps high performers stay self-aware and take immediate action when it matters most Kat Cole doesn't just believe better is possible. She proves it. If you're ready to lead with more courage, clarity, and conviction, this episode will show you how. ---- Show Notes: 00:00 – Introduction 07:47 – Saying Yes to Everything: How Kat Built a Career Without a Map 11:49 – Leaving Hooters: Knowing When Your Work Is Done 19:28 – Earning Trust Through Crisis: Leading Cinnabon Out of the Recession 28:00 – Franchisees, Fear, and the Innovation They Tried to Hide 34:19 – From Fan to CEO: Why Kat Joined AG1 41:35 – Leading with Urgency: The New Rules of Wartime vs. Peacetime 44:19 – The Hotshot Rule: A Weekly Habit That Transforms Leadership ---- Links & Resources: Kat Cole TED Talk - The “Hot Shot Rule” To Help You Become a Better Leader AG1 (formerly Athletic Greens) Undercover Boss - Cinnabon Episode Hooters Air Roark Capital ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 362. The Secret Weapons for Outpacing Your Competition 366. How to Transform Your Business with Military Precision and Strategy with John Berry 384. Break the Mold: The Blueprint for Radical Reinvention With Todd Herman [Encore Edition]
Everything in life is a negotiation.And no one knows this better than Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator who led many high-risk cases.Chris is the CEO of the Black Swan Group and author of the national bestseller Never Split the Difference, where he weaves lessons from his 24-year career with the FBI into practical strategies that help people negotiate like professionals.In this episode of the Align Podcast, Chris Voss shares powerful tools for navigating high-stakes situations - from tense hostage standoffs to everyday conversations. He reveals the FBI's best techniques for labeling emotions, building trust quickly, and staying calm under pressure.Alongside shocking stories from his career, Chris offers practical strategies anyone can use to navigate conflict, influence others, and create genuine connection.OUR GUESTChris is a former Lead FBI Negotiator and dynamic speaker who debunks the biggest myths of negotiation. Chris engages all groups with captivating stories, insights, useful tips for business and everyday life, and interactive audience participation. Chris has lectured on negotiation at business schools across the country and has been seen on ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, and Forbes. Chris's Keynotes are based on his book Never Split The Difference©.CHRIS VOSS
Sellers are already accepting lower offer prices. The data is clear—the buyer's market is back. So, how do you ensure you're getting the best price for you, without making a seller feel like they're getting taken advantage of? This episode is all about how we negotiate the best real estate deals in 2025, using methods that everyday homebuyers are unaware of, and most investors never try. This is how to do real estate negotiation the right way. Listen: you don't need to be the highest offer to win the house. We're showing you other “levers” you can pull besides the offer price that give the seller confidence in you as a buyer and get you under contract quicker. What if you're doing off-market deals? You know, sending mailers, talking to sellers, walking homes. Henry breaks down the three offers he gives every seller (yes, three), and why this strategy is a winner. Rather have a low interest rate than a slightly lower price? There's one subset of sellers that's basically begging buyers to take houses off their hands. The best part? They'll actually pay to get you a lower mortgage rate. Don't worry, we're sharing all our expert tricks to get you the best price/rate/terms on your next investment property. Learn expert negotiation tips from former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss at BPCon2025! In This Episode We Cover The “pre-negotiation plan” that leads to you making a much better offer Negotiating for a lower interest rate and the sellers who will pay for it Data proving that sellers are ready to accept lower offer prices How to “build trust” with sellers before you make a lowball offer The three options you should give every off-market seller (don't give just one) Other “levers” you can pull to make a great offer without raising your price And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1157 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices