Podcast appearances and mentions of david shriner cahn

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about community with Mike Brennan, Creative Chats; Jessie-Sierra Ross, Straight to the Hips, Baby; and David Shriner-Cahn, Smashing the Plateau. You can't reach your goals on your own; you need like-minds, supporters, and resources. Mike, Jessie-Sierra, and David share their experiences creating - as well as finding - communities, advice for making the most out of those experiences, and more. What is Community? - David: Being in a place with like minded people where you feel like you belong - Mike: There is a reciprocal quality; everyone rooting for each other - Jessie-Sierra: It's something you opt into, rather than something you are born into Goals - Jessie-Sierra: Find a volunteer opportunity - David: Visit a community where you think you can make an impact - Mike: Start small Final Thoughts - David: Remember, when you share your gifts, the world prospers - Mike: Clarity comes through action - Jessie-Sierra: Ask yourself why not? Learn More About Mike Brennan: MikeBrennan.me Jessie-Sierra Ross: StraighttotheHipsBaby.com David Shriner-Cahn: SmashingthePlateau.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog 52SecretsBook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is David Shriner-Cahn, President of TEND Strategic Partners, and Host of the Smashing the Plateau Podcast. From corporate to solo consultant, David shares his journey, explores the importance of networking, discusses the challenges of negotiating, and the critical role of communication in business. We also explore how to balance emotions and logic, the value of community, and why it's crucial to constantly push ourselves beyond our comfort zones for growth.GUEST RESOURCESDavid Shriner-Cahn's weekly advice program has been named by Forbes as a Podcast To Power Up Your Ultra-Lean Business. David has also been recognized as an Entrepreneur That Will Change The Way You Communicate by Inc. Magazine.  David is the podcast host and community builder behind Smashing the Plateau, an online platform offering resources, accountability, and camaraderie to high-performing professionals who are making the leap from the corporate career track to entrepreneurial business ownership.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahnhttps://smashingtheplateau.com Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. You're invited to join me on a journey in January 2025! Intention IgnitedFuel Your Focus

"I want to make a greater impact but there are only so many hours in a day!" If you have found yourself wondering if you could ever reach your goals with the limited amount of time you have, this is the episode for you. You will learn the Mindset Shifts, Actionable Strategies, Time Management Insights, and Scalable Solutions required to make it happen. This episode applies to both entrepreneurs and organizational leaders within any industry. ***WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:In this episode, we explore how to expand your reach and impact without increasing your workload. Learn how to leverage the right mindset shifts, strategies, technology, automation, and delegation to extend your impact, manage your time more effectively, and ultimately implement more scalable solutions. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:With a background in engineering, finance, and executive roles, David Shriner-Cahn is the podcast host and community builder behind Smashing the Plateau, an online platform offering resources, accountability, and camaraderie to high-performing professionals who are making the leap from the corporate career track to entrepreneurial business ownership. His weekly advice program has been named by Forbes as a Podcast To Power Up Your Ultra-Lean Business. David has also been recognized as an Entrepreneur That Will Change The Way You Communicate by Inc. Magazine.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:Guest LinkedIn Profiles: https://linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahnhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/smashing-the-plateau/Guest Website: https://smashingtheplateau.com/Our website: www.gotowerscope.com#TimeManagement#ProductivityHacks#WorkEfficiency#HighImpact#ScalableSolutions#Automation#Delegation#TechInBusiness#WorkLifeBalance#ServeMoreClients#GreaterImpact#TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

This week on the podcast I was most fortunate to speak to New Yorker David Shriner-Cahn, a former professional chemical engineer and now sought after business consultant. David Shriner-Cahn's weekly advice program has been named by Forbes as a Podcast To Power Up Your Ultra-Lean Business. David has also been recognized as an Entrepreneur That Will Change The Way You Communicate by Inc. Magazine. David is the podcast host and community builder behind Smashing the Plateau, an online platform offering resources, accountability, and camaraderie to high-performing professionals who are making the leap from the corporate career track to entrepreneurial business ownership.Starting your own business is hard enough without having to go it alone. Smashing The Plateau is David's solution to the problems that keep entrepreneurs up at night. As he likes to say, “With the help of people just like you in our community, you'll be able to do more of what you love and get paid what you're worth.”Notable nuggets from this interview: Create a goal statement based on what's important to you90-day business sprints are ideal timeframes to attain goalsIt's easier to sell more to an existing client than onboard a new clientUse varied pricing options to raise your quote conversionsPlease enjoy our wide-ranging conversation! #Podcast #PodcastEpisode #LifestyleBusiness #BusinessTips #ProfessionalExpertise #DavidShrinerCahn #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurLife #CareerAdvice #ExpertInsights #TuneIn #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #SuccessMindset #BuildYourBusiness #ProfessionalGrowth #PodcastInterview #BusinessStrategy #LeveragingSkills #CareerSuccess Buy our paperback: How to Find More Direct Clients Thrive as a Premium Freelance Translator in Your Niche and Futureproof Your Career

Data science is among the most in-demand skills of the 21st century, with opportunities existing for data scientists to make a difference and earn good money as an employee in a range of industries. Yet there has also never been a better time to be a data science entrepreneur (or datapreneur).But for data scientists who have never experienced the entrepreneurial life and who are used to the security of a steady pay check, making the transition from employee to entrepreneur may seem like an impossible leap, regardless of how desirable it may seem.In this episode, David Shriner-Cahn joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to discuss how data scientists can escape the corporate world and make the transition from employee to datapreneur.Guest BioDavid Shriner-Cahn is the podcast host and community builder behind Smashing the Plateau, an online platform offering resources, accountability, and camaraderie to high-performing professionals who are making the leap from the corporate career track to entrepreneurial business ownership.Talking PointsHow entrepreneurship differs from being a regular employee, particularly with regard to mindset.The advantages and disadvantages of each way of making a living.Making the transition from employment to entrepreneurship and how to gauge if entrepreneurship is right for you.Building your network as an entrepreneur.How taking a sabbatical can help ease the transition between being an employee and an entrepreneur.The value of community.LinksSmashing the PlateauConnect with Genevieve on LinkedInValue Driven Data Science has recently featured in Feedspot's list of the 4 Best Australian Data Science Podcasts. You can be among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE

Genevieve Hayes Consulting Episode 33: Making the Shift from Data Scientist to Datapreneur Data science is among the most in-demand skills of the 21st century, with opportunities existing for data scientists to make a difference and earn good money as an employee in a range of industries. Yet there has also never been a better time to be a data science entrepreneur (or datapreneur).But for data scientists who have never experienced the entrepreneurial life and who are used to the security of a steady pay check, making the transition from employee to entrepreneur may seem like an impossible leap, regardless of how desirable it may seem.In this episode, David Shriner-Cahn joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to discuss how data scientists can escape the corporate world and make the transition from employee to datapreneur. Guest Bio David Shriner-Cahn is the podcast host and community builder behind Smashing the Plateau, an online platform offering resources, accountability, and camaraderie to high-performing professionals who are making the leap from the corporate career track to entrepreneurial business ownership. Talking Points How entrepreneurship differs from being a regular employee, particularly with regard to mindset.The advantages and disadvantages of each way of making a living.Making the transition from employment to entrepreneurship and how to gauge if entrepreneurship is right for you.Building your network as an entrepreneur.How taking a sabbatical can help ease the transition between being an employee and an entrepreneur.The value of community. Links Smashing the Plateau Connect with Genevieve on LinkedInValue Driven Data Science has recently featured in Feedspot’s list of the 4 Best Australian Data Science Podcasts. You can be among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE The post Episode 33: Making the Shift from Data Scientist to Datapreneur first appeared on Genevieve Hayes Consulting and is written by Dr Genevieve Hayes.

inspiring David Shriner-Cahn joining us, the host behind the hit podcast "Smashing the Plateau." Get ready for an insightful chat filled with stories of resilience, the truth about entrepreneurial grit, and how to find your tribe. Sit back, get comfy, and let's get the inspiration rolling. Now, onto the show. My Links:  https://linktr.ee/thinktyler  https://thinktyler.com/podcast_episode/entrepreneurial-david-shriner-cahn/ https://thinktyler.com/  Podcast: ThinkBusinesswithTyler.com  Host: Tyler Martin Business Coach  Linkedin  Instagram  YouTube  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a “corporate refugee”?  In this informative and engaging conversation with David Shriner-Cahn, he touches upon a wide range of issues that relate to the journey from being an employee to becoming a successful entrepreneur.  Just some of the topics discussed in this episode: What exactly IS a corporate refugee? The reasons some people get pushed out of corporate over time and the unspoken biases that can create entrepreneurs The sense of loss and other transition issues related to moving from getting a paycheck to being responsible for it How goal setting and accountability lead to success as a consultant or coach The myth of freedom as an entrepreneur Books referenced in the show:  Getting Things Done by David Allen - https://amzn.to/3Rb8d5i 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran - https://amzn.to/49NSGzC Traction by Gino Wickman - https://amzn.to/3STzEC6 David Shriner-Cahn's weekly advice program has been named by Forbes as a Podcast To Power Up Your Ultra-Lean Business. David has also been recognized as an Entrepreneur That Will Change The Way You Communicate by Inc. Magazine. David is the podcast host and community builder behind Smashing The Plateau, an online platform offering resources, accountability, and camaraderie to high-performing professionals who are making the leap from the corporate career track to entrepreneurial business ownership. Starting your own business is hard enough without having to go it alone. Smashing The Plateau is David's solution to the problems that keep entrepreneurs up at night. As he likes to say, “With the help of people just like you in our community, you'll be able to do more of what you love and get paid what you're worth.” Reach out to David: His website: SmashingThePlateau - https://smashingtheplateau.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn/   Connect with Erica: Instagram  LinkedIn Email List  

Are you at the crossroads of your career or considering jumping into the entrepreneurial arena? Join me in an enriching conversation with David Shriner-Kahn, a successful community builder and podcast host who knows a thing or two about managing career transitions and entrepreneurship challenges. Together, we unpack the importance of having a Plan B, managing fear during career shifts, and navigating the solopreneur business landscape. From our personal experiences, we provide actionable advice that can help you sail through your professional journey, especially if you're contemplating leaving your corporate job or are a budding entrepreneur seeking to hone your selling skills.We start by exploring Plan B for mid-career professionals and share strategies on managing fear during career transitions. We also delve into why finding riches in the niches is a game-changer and the importance of reflection during career shifts. We then shift gears and discuss essential strategies for entrepreneurs, the current professional landscape's impact on mid-career professionals, and how to smoothly transition from being an employee to becoming an entrepreneur. Finally, we walk you through the ins and outs of running a successful solopreneur business, from mastering the art of selling to creating efficient systems and automating tasks. So, are you ready to break those career plateaus? Join us in this insightful conversation, and let's do this together!Connect with David!Email - David@SmashingThePlateau.comVisit the Smashing the Plateau WebsiteConnect with David on LinkedInSupport the showThank you for listening to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Visit https://johnneral.com to download your free guide, "5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) and more information about your leadership and career transition. And other free resources at https://johnneral.com/resources. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Follow John on Instagram & Threads @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

David Shriner-Cahn of Smashing the Plateau joined me on Ditching Hourly to talk about how longtime corporate execs can increase the odds of going out on their own successfully. Key Points Taking the leap into entrepreneurship can be daunting, but with the right support and mentorship, it is possible to build a successful business. It's important to decide whether you want to look for another job or truly commit to building a business, as both require different mindsets and energies. Make the decision between being your own boss or maintaining the comfort of a steady paycheck. Understand the differences between being an employee and an entrepreneur. Identify your current stage in the transition and determine any obstacles holding you back. Validate your business idea by having conversations with people in your target market, industry experts, and potential clients. Joining a community of like-minded entrepreneurs can provide collaboration opportunities and support. Best Quotes"My mission in life is to help corporate refugees start, run, and grow their own businesses so they can do more of what they love and get paid what they're worth.""I was doing what I was taught to do in engineering school, which is to focus on solving engineering problems. What I didn't focus on was the fact that the company that I worked for had lost a huge portion of their business and ended up firing a significant chunk of the staff.""In those days, the model was you went to work for one of these big companies, and if you stayed there, usually it was like 20 plus years, you were eligible to receive a pension. And in those days, pensions were a defined benefit. So you really needed to be with one of these companies for a long time.""I really wanted to figure out a way to just be in control of my career and my family's financial health in a way that I knew that I wouldn't be as an employee.""At some point, you need to make a decision about whether you're going to look for another job or build a business because they require very different mindsets and activities.""What's way better is to talk to three kinds of people about the problem.""If you're looking for something that you can sell in your sleep, you know, an evergreen, like a digital product, then it would be a do-it-yourself."David's Links https://smashingtheplateau.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn/ https://twitter.com/smashingplateau ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like: Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time? Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space? Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal? Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

During her appearance on the Smashing The Plateau podcast with David Shriner-Cahn, Jess Dewell shared insights on how businesses can ignite their engines and achieve their goals. She also discussed her methods for helping clients succeed and the key traits required to flourish as a consultant.  Additionally, Jess highlighted the importance of weekly retreats for working on one's business and offered advice on overcoming communication obstacles and managing an overloaded schedule. Tune in to this episode to discover how to push past your limits and achieve success. —--------- If you want to continue to look for inspiration to creatively or innovatively approach decision-making and problem-solving, use the experiences of other business owners who have created great companies. Try Fast Track Your Business today to keep learning and growing and stay intentional as you work strategically on your business. -------------------- Feel like you need a bit of help with some business direction? Then ACT to Plan by contacting Jess for a 30-Minute Unstuck Quick Consult. You'll discuss your aims, where you are, and where you should be to move deliberately toward your team-building goals! -------------------- If you want to stay informed and plan for a successful year, download the Annual Red Direction Business Management Report and get access to survey findings and information to help navigate volatility and uncertainty. You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Our guest in this episode is Tanya Alvarez, co-founder of OwnersUp. Tanya grew her first company, Blink Ads, to over 1 million within the first year at the age of 25, but she found herself overwhelmed and stressed as a young, female, and minority entrepreneur. She realized the lack of resources and support available for entrepreneurs and decided to apply the training and support system from her marathon running days to the business world. She created a team-based program that uses qualitative and quantitative data to identify blind spots and drive growth for entrepreneurs, allowing them to achieve their goals faster and with less weight on their shoulders.From turning a startup into a million-dollar success to championing diversity in entrepreneurship, Tanya shares her insights on building supportive communities, harnessing data for growth, and finding motivation in unexpected places. The three key points we covered in our conversation:Harnessing the power of support and data together to improve performance, just like endurance athletes do;The motivational magic of accountability, that can push us beyond our limits to new heights;The RAP method (Reflect, Assess, Prioritize) to unlock our true potential and achieve more by working less.David Shriner-Cahn, who was our guest on Episode 276 introduced us to Tanya.

Entrepreneurship requires skills that many jobs do not, including risk taking, advanced problem solving, negotiation, and strategic planning.  Successful business owners develop an entrepreneurial mindset that helps them move through issues and challenges.  But, what is an entrepreneurial mindset? Our host and CEO Porschia, along with our guest, David Shriner-Cahn, share their useful insight on how entrepreneurs and business owners can overcome obstacles using an entrepreneurial mindset. They discuss how focusing on profit generating metrics sets you apart and the difference between the employee and entrepreneurial mindset. Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/developing-an-entrepreneurial-mindset/  Whether you're an employee or an entrepreneur, it's important to address obstacles that stop you from reaching your goals. Check out our FREE Kick-Start Your Success Course:  https://fly-high-coaching.thinkific.com/courses/kick-start-your-success-course   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fly-high-coaching/support

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the world of "corporate refugees" - those who have escaped the constraints of traditional 9-5 roles to pursue work that truly ignites their passion. We explore their journey to finding fulfilling work that not only brings joy but also ensures financial stability.My guest, David Shriner-Cahn, shares his expert insights on how to transition from a secure but unfulfilling job to a career that aligns with your passion and values. Together, we discuss what causes high-achieving professionals to leave a corporate cocoon after 20+ years. We talk about the fears associated with transitioning, mistakes that are commonly made and what they should do to make it work.David Shriner-Cahn's weekly advice program has been named by Forbes as a Podcast To Power Up Your Ultra-Lean Business. David has also been recognized as an Entrepreneur That Will Change The Way You Communicate by Inc. Magazine.David is the podcast host and community builder behind Smashing the Plateau, an online platform offering resources, accountability, and camaraderie to high-performing professionals who are making the leap from the corporate career track to entrepreneurial business ownership.Starting your own business is hard enough without having to go it alone. Smashing The Plateau is David's solution to the problems that keep entrepreneurs up at night. As he likes to say, “With the help of people just like you in our community, you'll be able to do more of what you love and get paid what you're worth.”You'll find David athttps://smashingtheplateau.comTo learn more, visit:www.servingstrong.comListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:www.missionmatters.com/author/scott-couchenourSchool of PodcastingYou want to start a podcast, but you're not sure where to start. You need advice on how...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

David Shriner-Cahn is someone who is changing the way you communicate. By encouraging corporate refugees and entrepreneurs to understand the difference between treating their passions like a hobby versus a business, David opens people up to entirely new way of thinking and living.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tessa speaks with successful entrepreneur and host of the podcast Smashing the Plateau, David Shriner-Cahn. They share their journeys of leaving the corporate world and starting a new business and provide tips for those interested in doing the same. Topics include the following: -Managing expectations when making a career change and how to be mentally prepared-Learning to sell yourself or your products -Handling down days, doubts and fears-The importance of connection and community To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click HereOrder Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, host David Shriner-Cahn interviews business leader Paul Brubaker about networking and building real relationships that lead to growing revenue. Paul discusses his career, which has included time in finance and operations as well as consulting and offers advice on how to approach networking in a way that leads to successful relationships. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and being honest about what you can and can't deliver, as well as knowing when to refer others to people who have the expertise you lack. Paul also talks about the value of being part of a consulting community that can help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your business.Episode OutlineIntroduction to Paul Brubaker and his background in finance, operations, and consultingDiscussion of the importance of networking and building real relationships in growing revenueTips on how to approach networking in a way that leads to successful relationshipsThe value of trust and honesty in building relationships with clients and colleaguesThe role of a consulting community in helping to develop skills and expertiseConclusion and wrap-up of key takeaways from the interview with Paul BrubakerLearn more about Paul at paul.brubaker@icloud.com.Thank you to Our Sponsors:The Smashing the Plateau CommunityCircle

In this episode of Smashing the Plateau, host David Shriner-Cahn speaks with money coach Mikelann Valterra about the importance of financial planning and creating a spending plan. Mikelann discusses her background in economics and psychology, and how she became a money coach after discovering the field of financial psychology. She explains that a money coach focuses on both the practical and emotional aspects of managing money and differs from financial planners and credit counselors.The conversation turns to the topic of spending plans and how they can help individuals manage their finances and reach their goals. Mikelann shares some practical tips for creating a spending plan, including setting clear financial goals, tracking spending, and building in flexibility. She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in financial planning, and how it can help individuals overcome obstacles and design the life they want.In conclusion, Mikelann encourages listeners to take control of their finances and create a spending plan that works for them. She emphasizes the importance of financial planning in achieving personal and financial goals and living a fulfilling life.Introduction to Mikelann Valterra, expert in the field of financial psychology and money coaching.Mikelann discusses her background in economics and psychology, and how she became a money coach.David asks Mikelann to explain what a money coach is and how they differ from financial planners and credit counselors.Mikelann talks about the importance of emotional intelligence in financial planning and how it can help individuals design the life they want.The discussion turns to the topic of spending plans and how they can help individuals manage their finances and reach their goals.Mikelann shares some practical tips for creating a spending plan and sticking to it.The conversation wraps up with some final thoughts from Mikelann on the importance of financial planning and how it can help individuals live a more fulfilling life.Learn more about Mikelann here:https://seattle-money-coach.mykajabi.com/how-to-stop-stress-about-money-create-life-you-lovehttps://www.instagram.com/seattlemoneycoach/https://www.facebook.com/MikelannSeattleMoneyCoachhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelannvalterra/https://twitter.com/Mikelann Thank you to Our Sponsors:The Smashing the Plateau CommunityCircle

The phrase "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." by Robert Frost rings true for entrepreneurs. When starting out, there are bound to be bumps and bruises as they stumble through dealing with self-doubt, taking calculated risks, getting and keeping talent.  If any of these comes close to where you are or how you're feeling, Can you call someone you respect and give them an earful about what you're feeling? Will you get  the energy and perspective you need to turn things around? Will you feel better knowing you're not alone and that there's a way out?If you are part of a community, the answer is yes. Our guest this week is a renowned expert on leadership and entrepreneurship, David Shriner-Cahn is the host of the podcasts, Smashing the Plateau and Going Solo, and founder of the Smashing the Plateau Community. He is a successful entrepreneur who has created a community for consultants to connect, learn together and support each other. The kind of community that would give access to a group of colleagues who understood the same language, share success examples and a network of potential collaborators and partners. People who are bouncing back and aspire to make a positive difference in the world with their expertise and creativity by starting their own profitable businesses.Download this episode to learn how scaling happens naturally when you have a community behind you: David Shriner-Cahn Social Media·  Website: https://community.smashingtheplateau.com/split-community-podcast-landing-page·  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn/·  Twitter: https://twitter.com/smashingplateauJoin us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organization here. https://linktr.ee/mickspiersYou can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XV

This is the number one source of business opportunity…And a secret weapon for any new entrepreneur…Relationships.When you form a community with other business owners, scaling comes naturally…You don't have to seek opportunities--people come to you.But how do you form a community when you're a new entrepreneur fresh from the corporate world?My guest David Shriner-Cahn founded the Smashing the Plateau Community to help new entrepreneurs do what they love and get paid what they're worth. In this episode, he'll share how to build lasting human relationships with other entrepreneurs so you don't have to grow your business alone. 

Today, I am excited to interview David Shriner-Cahn of smashingtheplateau.com.David shows us how he used his expertise working as a finance executive in the non-profit sector to start his consulting business. David now teaches consultants how to create their own businesses in his membership community at Smashing The Plateau.David Shriner-Cahn Case Study David is featured in my new book Use Your Job to Quit Your Job. Below is the case study from the book where David is featured. This comes directly from the book:This is what David Shriner-Cahn did. David worked as an executive in the non-profit sector for over twenty years. When he was laid off from his job, he decided it was time to pursue his dream of entrepreneurship. Naturally, having enjoyed working in the nonprofit space in his previous career, he chose to start his business as a consultant in nonprofit management. Using his expertise, having managed nonprofits for over 20 years, and leveraging his connections, David was able to quickly book his first consulting clients. All he had to do was tell his connections that he started a consulting practice, this led to referrals, which immediately led to clients. Soon after, David used his expertise in business management and expanded into consulting private for-profit businesses. Years later, after building a profitable consulting practice that supported David's life as a full-time entrepreneur, he started a new business at smashingtheplateau.com where he helps consultants, coaches, and professional service business owners learn how to be more successful entrepreneurs. You can see how David used his expertise in nonprofit management to start his consulting practice, which led to an expanded consulting practice, which then led to his business teaching consultants at Smashing the Plateau. Consulting is a viable and easy option for your first business. Take what you know, from your experience working in the industry and sell it. Start with consulting, use it as a stepping stone into entrepreneurship, then build your next business just like David did.This Interview This interview is part of a series of case studies that I will be publishing to The Entrepreneur Ride Along Podcast over the coming weeks as I interview successful entrepreneurs in the online business space. These interviews and case studies will be featured in my newest book Use Your Job to Quit Your Job.Resources MentionedResources mentioned in this podcast episode:·         Use Your Job to Quit Your Job (the book)·         David's Business: smashingtheplateau.com

Deeply related to business success today, your ability to flex and adapt is more important than ever. In addition, compassion can be interwoven into thriving businesses. To tap into resilience, you must go beyond acknowledging someone else's hardship and attempt to understand the whats and whys of their experience to intentionally choose how to show up for yourself, your business, and the other person. As you take on bigger goals with more considerable risks, community becomes ever more important, even as it becomes hard to know how today's results impact future outcomes and what is missing from the plans made.  Jess Dewell welcomes David Shriner-Cahn, Smashing the Plateau Community Builder and Podcaster, to discuss how companies can thrive with compassionate and empathetic leadership.  —--------- If you want to continue to look for inspiration to creatively or innovatively approach decision-making and problem-solving, use the experiences of other business owners who have created great companies. Try Fast Track Your Business today to keep learning and growing and stay intentional as you work strategically on your business. -------------------- Feel like you need a bit of help with some business direction? Then ACT to Plan by contacting Jess for a 30-Minute Unstuck Quick Consult. You'll discuss your aims, where you are, and where you should be to move deliberately toward your team-building goals! -------------------- If you want to stay informed and plan for a successful year, download the Annual Red Direction Business Management Report and get access to survey findings and information to help navigate volatility and uncertainty.  You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

I love talking about sales. I was fortunate to be exposed early in my career to what professional sales looks like. David Shriner-Cahn invited me to discuss my early days in selling IT services on his Smashing the Plateau podcast. “My view of sales was framed by professionals. I was trained with a group of professionals who built a lot of trust with their clients. And for me, one of the definitions of a professional in sales is someone for whom every transaction increases trust in the next transaction. “Every relationship I can move forward—if I am doing it correctly—I am making the next one easier because I'm building trust at every phase. It's not my job to make a client's decision for them, and it's not my job to trick them into that decision. At every step along the way, if I can work in a way that helps them get what they say they want, it is going to increase trust next time. “My job is to try to uncover an opportunity. To find if there's a need, if we can help a client solve something, and if they see a problem we can solve. My job is not to convince them past their objections but to help them make a decision, yes or no, about whether this is the right move for them. “Now, I do that with the mindset that I need to be able to close sales and move forward. I think many consultants spend a lot of time discussing potential opportunities but never getting to a clear yes or no because they're so afraid of getting a no. If I'm afraid that someone will say no, I never ask if I can get to a yes. “I got to a place where it was more important to be clear in my relationships. Not to waste my time and not to waste the time of my prospective client. Rather, I'd work to get to a clear yes or no as early in the process as possible. And then start the consulting relationship if there is a relationship to start.” --- Podcast: Smashing the Plateau Episode: How to Sell Your Expertise as a Consultant Featuring Craig Swanson Website: https://smashingtheplateau.com

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares insights on having a great first impression from the host of the Smashing the Plateau podcast, David Shriner-Cahn (@smashingplateau).   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com    

David Shriner-Cahn had a comfortable career first as a chemical engineer, then as an executive at a not-for-profit organization where he led and managed teams and organizations. This worked for him for 28 years, until the day someone else told him the gig was up.After the fear of being involuntarily unemployed subsided, Shriner-Cahn had a realization: in his next business life, he wanted to be the one calling the shots. In 2006 he launched his consulting business, TEND Strategic Partners, and later started a blog that morphed into a podcast, Smashing the Plateau. And that led into a second podcast: Going Solo.Shriner-Cahn is doing all of this to bring entrepreneurs together because he wants to help high-achieving professionals take control over their own futures and write their own stories. He recently took a break from his two podcasts to join me on my own. He talked about the importance of making breakthroughs and how his background in engineering led him to focus on having good processes that are both efficient and effective. Many people say they want to take over their own careers and reach new goals, but the gap between where they are and where they want to be needs to be closed before those realizations can happen.You can find David online @https://linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahnhttps://SmashingThePlateau.com

If you're coming off a long career as an employee, David Shriner-Cahn is sharing the ins and outs of stepping out on your own. While wanting more control over his destiny after losing his longtime job, the thought of running a business was far-fetched. But taking time to set himself up financially, self-reflect, and surround himself with the right people, he soon found himself exactly where he wanted to be. And he's sharing all the strategies he used to successfully live life on his terms.

Listen to a new episode of Your Next Stop recorded live on Fireside with host Juliet Hahn featuring community builder, podcaster, and consultant David Shriner-Cahn.   “I learned early on in my career how important it is to always have a Plan B because you never know when things may change.”   After 28 years as a highly-skilled employee, David was told that his job was over. In spite of the immediate trauma and fear, he knew that as his next step, he'd rather work for himself and have more control over his destiny. That was in 2006.   Today, David is a thriving community builder, podcaster, and speaker. He helps high-achieving professionals, with a late-career job loss, build their consulting business, so they can do what they love and get paid what they're worth.   Learn more about David at SmashingThePlateau.com. Follow him on LinkedIn. Sponsors   Today's episode is sponsored by:   Together Women Rise is dedicated to ensuring that every woman and girl has the opportunity to live freely, pursue her dreams, and reach her full potential. We are a powerful community of women and allies engaged in learning, giving, and community building. Visit TogetherWomenRise.org to learn more and join us!   Picked Cherries‘ social podcasting app is the destination for the best podcast listening experience for all listeners. Download the app for FREE on Google Play and the App Store. Share podcasts like never before with Picked Cherries. Learn more at PickedCherries.com. Find Us Online! Fireside: Juliet Hahn Instagram: @iamjuliethahn LinkedIn: Juliet Hahn FB: Juliet Hahn Clubhouse: @iamjuliethahn YouTube: Juliet Hahn Twitter: @iamjuliethahn

Opening a coaching or consulting business presents unseen challenges. David Shriner-Cahn offers tips to overcome the challenges.

"I firmly believe every individual has gifts, every team has gifts, every organization has gifts. When we share our gifts the world prospers."After 28 years as a highly-skilled employee, David was told that his job was over. In spite of the immediate trauma and fear, he seized the opportunity to transition into entrepreneurship. In this episode, we dive into the challenges of starting a new business, and how to navigate them by finding your purpose, people, and voice. David is passionate about helping high-achieving professionals build their business following a late-career job loss, so they can do what they love and get paid what they're worth.  Links mentioned in Episode:Campfire KinshipSmashing the Plateau Going Solo campfirekinship.comIG: @campfire_kinship

When you realize that your employer's job is to pay enough not to leave but less enough to be profitable. Some of the best CEOs are great a getting top of their talent at a discount because they know their worth.I'm David Shriner-Cahn, host of Smashing the Plateau. I started my business, TEND Strategic Partners, in 2006, following a long career as an employee. Beginning my professional life as a chemical engineer, I transitioned into the not-for-profit sector, where I was in leadership and management roles for many years.Once I was in my own business, I realized I had much to learn about how to be a successful entrepreneur. I discovered that it can be lonely, too. I gained knowledge and support from being around other entrepreneurs.In 2014, we launched Smashing the Plateau to share the stories, experiences and strategies of entrepreneurs that strive for long-term success. We have hundreds of episodes addressing a wide variety of topics and challenges faced every day by entrepreneurs.In 2019, we added Going Solo to share strategies for highly-skilled professionals to build their own business following a late-career job loss.David's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn/David's Podcast- https://smashingtheplateau.com/David's Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashingplateau

Today's guest is David Shriner-Cahn, host of two great podcasts, "Smashing The Plateau", and, "Going Solo". During our discussion David shares his years of experience as a podcast host and what he has learned from his guests. We chat about: Career Planning Smashing The Plateau Going Solo Four Common Themes And much more... Find out more at smashingtheplateau.com and connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/responsible-leadership/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/responsible-leadership/support

David Shriner-Cahn, Community Builder, Podcaster, Consultant After 28 years as a highly skilled employee, David was told that his job was over. In spite of the immediate trauma and fear, he knew that as his next step, he'd rather work for himself and have more control over his destiny. That was in 2006. Today, David is a thriving community builder, podcaster and speaker. He helps high-achieving professionals, with a late-career job loss, build their consulting business, so they can do what they love and get paid what they're worth. https://SmashingThePlateau.com https://linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn https://facebook.com/davidshrinercahn https://twitter.com/smashingplateau https://smashingtheplateau.com/community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Shriner-Cahn is the host of  the Smashing the Plateau podcast where he shares the stories, experiences and strategies of entrepreneurs that strive for long-term success.In this episode of Career Club's LinkedIn Live series, join Bob Goodwin, Founder of Career Club, as we explore his other project, Going Solo,  where he offers strategies for highly-skilled professionals to build their own business following a late career job loss.  If you have left or are thinking of leaving you're corporate job to strike out on your own, this is a must-listen episode.#goingsolo, @career, #careeradvice, #jobsearch, #entrepreneur, #careerclub

Meet David After 28 years as a highly-skilled employee, David was told that his job was over. Despite the immediate trauma and fear, he knew that as his next step, he'd rather work for himself and have more control over his destiny. That was in 2006. Today, David is a thriving community builder, podcaster, and speaker. He helps high-achieving professionals, who have had a late-career job loss, build their consulting or coaching business, so they can do what they love and get paid what they're worth. How did you learn to network and develop business relationships? As I was thinking about our discussion today, I reflected on the 28 years in my career that I was an employee, before I started my own business in 2006. I always was involved in building relationships outside of my job and outside of my organization so I would always find opportunities to network with colleagues. I would join associations of people that were doing something similar to what I was doing, I would take advantage of opportunities to learn and to get some professional development. When I started my business, one of the things that I realized within the first year is that the network that I had, as an employee, was not necessarily the network that was going to help me build my business. And, although I did maintain the relationships that I had, with, with colleagues and friends that I had built up over the years as an employee, and in fact, those relationships helped me get some of my first consulting clients. I had kind of an eye-opening experience, with a friend of mine, who also went from being a longtime employee to being self-employed. About a year before, I was having dinner one night, and she said to me, "I'm part of this organization and I think you might find it interesting to come to a meeting." It was a BNI meeting, and I'd never heard of BNI or knew anything about business networking. I immediately realized the power of being in a room with other entrepreneurs, not just with professional colleagues and so I ended up joining. I have to say that not only do you get to network in networking organizations like BNI, but they also teach you networking. That's one of their goals as an organization is to try to help everybody do better at business networking, as well as build relationships as they do that. Even though I'm not currently a BNI member, I have relationships and still have clients that emerged from BNI. Some of my best friends as entrepreneurs also came out of that BNI experience and so that was sort of my first foray into business networking, and I got to be pretty good at it. I would not only do networking in my chapter, but I got to know a lot of people in other BNI chapters. The next thing for me in terms of networking, and building relationships, as an entrepreneur emerged from content creation, and in particular podcasting. I'm sure you know, as a podcaster that if you're doing interview-based shows, you get this opportunity to have in-depth conversations. Often they feel like intimate conversations with someone new on a regular basis and you get to build relationships with those people and you get to share your mutual knowledge with your audiences. I found that since I started podcasting seven years ago, it has enabled me to build relationships with new groups of people that I didn't know before. And I'm based in New York and even though I'm pretty well networked in the New York metropolitan area, podcasting enabled me to develop a whole new network that was international, which is great. What is the connection between your relationships and the evolution of your business? Well, for one thing, as far as the relationships themselves are concerned. One of the things that I've learned to do over the years, and I encourage other people to do when they're trying to build relationships, is focus on the relationship. So that means being curious, asking open-ended questions and I recently learned a framework for questions that I love from a podcast guest, Rock Robinson which he calls his Fab Five. The first one is about geography so asking where someone is from because it's not a threatening question so people automatically will start to think of who they might know in common based on geography. The second one is family, which is just asking someone to tell you about your family and that will allow you to learn something about that person. The same thing with school because pretty much everybody has some kind of school experience and there's usually something interesting to share about that. I like to ask people about their career journey because no matter where you are in the stage of your career, everybody's career is different. Then the last question is what excites you which then can start to get to something that may be closer to what it is you do in your business. So being curious and asking open-ended questions is key. The other thing is in the world, there are givers, there are takers, and there are exchangers and people that are best at relationship building are exchangers. I like to ask how I can help somebody else first. I try to be a generous person, I think that kind of sets the stage for how I like to be known, and then the last thing that I will usually end with, particularly if it's been a fruitful conversation, is asking if there is anyone else I should talk to and maybe for an introduction. If you get an introduction to somebody, they're much more likely to respond. The most important thing is also when there's some call to action or some action plan that you have as a result of a discussion with somebody else, make sure you follow up. So I try to be systematic about following up and make sure that I do if I offer to help somebody in some way. Relationships do take time and the good relationships are what has led to most of my long term clients, which is great and also opportunities.  How is social capital integral to the impact you are trying to have in the world? So there's one thing that I have noticed with high achieving professionals when they go from being in an organization to being independent, is that the social infrastructure has vanished. So you have this formal structure that when you're part of an organization, that of course disappears when you walk out the door. But also, the informal structure follows it often. It may not disappear completely, but all of a sudden, your quote-unquote friends from work, you may find that they're they've ghosted you for a whole variety of reasons and you spend a lot of time alone, and the loneliness and the isolation, combined with the fear of doing all these new things. If you have gone from being an employee to being a consultant, when your job was terminated then there can also be shame associated with the job loss. It's not something people talk about a whole lot and so being able to connect with other people that have some of these similar challenges, that you're facing similar issues, people that are also building a consulting business. You don't need to reinvent the wheel, but if you connect with other people you'll learn things from them and they'll learn things from you. Connecting with other people, I think is important to be being to your ability to be able to overcome that and for me, I like to be a connector and so for me, yes, I do know a lot about how to build a successful consulting business, but I feel great when I'm able to connect people. Can you share with our listeners your most successful or favorite networking experience that you've had? I'm going to reflect back on my first visit to a BNI meeting when I was terrified about the idea of getting up and giving a 60 second commercial about myself, and my business was pretty new at that time. I did have clients, but didn't have a huge track record so I was pretty insecure about what I was selling, and to be able to get up in front of 30 plus strangers at seven o'clock in the morning and to give a coherent 60 second commercial was pretty terrifying. I have to say, the people in the room couldn't have been nicer to me and more supportive and people came up to me afterwards and just tried to be nice and helpful. When you're with people, I had a podcast guest who actually is an expert on networking, and one of the things he said was that we all know this the phrase, people do business with people they know, like and trust and he added another line to that, which is people do business with people they know, like, trust and care about them and at that meeting I felt like there there was genuine caring in the room and it made a huge difference. How do you stay in front of and best nurture your network in your community? I think it's important to actually have a process for keeping track of who you're connecting with, and having a process for follow up. So one of the things that I do is, I make notes after I speak to people and I keep the notes and I keep them organized. I also make notes on my calendar of when I'm supposed to follow up with somebody. So if you and I are speaking today and we decide to keep in touch, three months from now, I'll make a note in my calendar three months from now to reach out and add notes in my calendar as to some of my notes from our conversation so I can go back and look at it in case I don't remember all the details. If you could go back to your 20-year-old self, what would you tell yourself to do more or less of or differently with regards to your professional career? Follow your heart. I studied engineering for 7 years and I worked as an engineer for 4 years, and then I went into the nonprofit sector. And honestly, when I was in school, I had thought about whether this was really the right thing to study. I did well in school and in my career, but my heart wasn't really in it. So for every pivot I've made, mtt career has ended up moving me in a direction where I'm actually doing things that I'm happier doing. I will admit that each of the pivots usually came with not just me moving forward, but somebody pushing me to do it! What final word do you have to share with our listeners with regards to growing and supporting your network? If you're feeling uncomfortable in anything you're doing with regard to relationship building. Pay attention to the discomfort and if you believe that the step that you are about to take, which is making you uncomfortable, is a good step, take it. Because if you're feeling uncomfortable means you're probably in a state of growth and that you're doing something that's going to help you grow and relationship building can really help you grow quite a bit, as you've heard from our conversation today so take that step.   Connect with David   Website: https://smashingtheplateau.com/  Smashing The Plateau Podcast: https://smashingtheplateau.com/episodes/  Going Solo Podcast: https://smashingtheplateau.com/goingsolo/ 

David Shriner-Cahn, community builder, podcaster and speaker, shares how networking plays a role in helping displaced, high-achieving professionals build coaching and consulting businesses. https://smashingtheplateau.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

In Episode 185, I converse with David Shriner-Cahn, Host of Smashing the Plateau and Founder of the Smashing the Plateau Community. He hosts two podcasts to help you build your consulting business following a late career job loss, so that you can do what you love and get paid what you're worth: • Smashing the Plateau -- growing your consulting business• Going Solo -- launching your consulting businessCheck out my recent appearance on Smashing the Plateau entitled "What Chess Can Teach Us About Being Prepared for the Unexpected Featuring Evan Rabin". Inside the Smashing the Plateau Community, consultants come together to meet and support one another, get answers to burning questions, learn from experts, participate in growth challenges, and more.We speak about his biggest lessons from podcasting, breakthroughs, transitioning from engineering to business, the art of soul searching, the importance of proactivity, reacting to change, strategy and execution in business and chess, the art of resiliency and more. 

In this episode, David talks to us about walking the road less traveled. As a Chemical engineer, he had a promising career path ahead. Instead of pursuing the traditional path of successive positions in the corporate universe, he opted for many years working in the non-profit sector. What drives that?The salaries are less and the recognition is lower. That isn't the road to happiness. Real fulfillment comes from doing something that matters and contributes to the good in the world. For the last many years, David helps people find their own path to meaning by doing what they love and choosing to help those around them. Being intentional and choosing well is the path to success in your heart.Connect with Kellan on social media at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/kellan.fluckiger3YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ultimatelifeformulaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellan.fluckiger/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellanfluckigerTwitter:  https://twitter.com/kellanfluckiger You can find out more about Kellan and how he can help you achieve your ultimate life by checking out his website: https://www.kellanfluckiger.com/Subscribe to the podcast at:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-ultimate-life-with-kellan-fluckiger/id1505919748Amazon music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/search/your%20ultimate%20life%20with%20kellan%20fluckigerSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IXjYZo38go7Pv5ElanVv4Simplecast: https://your-ultimate-life-by-kellan-fluckiger.simplecast.com/Google Podcasts:  https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS84YVZ1VlVkQw==Stitcher: *https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/your-ultimate-life-with-kellan-fluckiger?refid=stpriHeart: *https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-your-ultimate-life-with-ke-61503928/Deezer: *https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1028862RadioPublic:  https://radiopublic.com/your-ultimate-life-with-kellan-fl-G3AMY2

Networking is an essential component to building Your Mid-Career GPS. However, many people find networking intimidating or nerve-wracking. After all, if it were so easy, everyone would be great at it! In this episode, I'm looking back at some of my best conversations that have dealt with networking to help you start building better professional relationships, make more meaningful connections, and grow your network to help you create your next advancement opportunity.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:00)·      Revisiting These Networking Conversations (2:01)·      David Shriner-Cahn's (Episode #64) Tips to Network More Effectively (2:51)·      Jean Humbrecht's (Episode #25) Tips to How Networking Has Helped Her Career (4:25)·      Dean Cox's (Episode #38) Advice to Keep Our Options Open (5:35)·      Lisa Lewis Miller's (Episode #16) Four People You Need to Talk to (8:13)·      Jessi Shuraleff's (Episode #19) Tips as a Former Google Executive (12:10)·      Joan Smith's (Episode #29) Tips for Networking Through Informational Interviews (14:20)·      Dan Nestle's (Episode #44) Networking Tip to Always Learn (15:50)·      Networking is Something We Just Do (18:24) List of Resources:        ·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What's Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral·      Visit https://themidcareergpspodcast.buzzsprout.com to find these and other interviews to help you build Your Mid-Career GPS Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources that include a job search tracker and reflection questions at https://johnneral.com. ·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” here.·      Get notified when new podcast episodes drop. Follow on Apple Podcasts here or wherever you listen. And don't forget to rate and review to let me know what you are enjoying or learning. ·    Follow me on social. LinkedIn @johnneral, Instagram @johnneralcoaching, Facebook @johnneralcoaching, Twitter @john_neral.·      Visit https://johnneral.com for more information. 

Learn from our guest today how to succeed going solo using a like-minded community. David Shriner-Cahn is a former chemical engineer and executive who now helps consultants, coaches, and professional service business owners learn how to be more successful as entrepreneurs. David is host of the popular podcasts, “Smashing the Plateau” and “Going Solo." You can learn more at www.SmashingThePlateau.com. David shares the mindset challenge and turmoil people feel, especially after a late-career job loss, if that's what launches them into the path of "going solo." He offers several things people can get clarity on and do to succeed in their solo leadership or consulting business. He shares specific examples and stories, and great tips on how to set the stage for going solo even before making the jump, so the transition is easier to bridge. Listen to the show on Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/win-win-an-entrepreneurial-community/id1465488607), wherever you normally get your podcasts, or listen on the web at www.FractionalLeadership.io/Podcast.

You will likely experience some type of job loss during your career, whether it is caused by a termination, reduction in force, layoff, or by choice. These events may be more traumatic and stressful without appropriate scenario planning because you haven't considered a “Plan B.” After 28 years as a highly skilled employee, David Shriner-Cahn was told that his job was over. Today, David is a thriving entrepreneur, speaker, and host of two podcasts – Smashing the Plateau and Going Solo. He helps high-achieving professionals, who have had a late-career job loss, build their consulting or coaching business, so they can do what they love and get paid what they're worth – consistently. David and I talk about why scenario planning is vital to building Your Mid-Career GPS, as well as some things you can do to make a job loss easier to help you thrive on the other side of it.  Connect with David Email - David@SmashingThePlateau.comWebsite -https://SmashingThePlateau.com and make sure to get his free e-guide, 49 Tips To Smash Your Plateau:https://smashingtheplateau.com/49tips/LinkedIn - @DavidShrinerCahnKey Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Intro (0:40)·      What David and Who David Wanted to Be Growing Up (2:20)·      David's Career Walk and His Job Being Eliminated (3:34)·      Why Scenario Planning is Important in Your Career (8:16)·      Owning Your Career Events – Including Being Fired (13:15)·      What's the Worst Thing That Could Happen if You Lose Your Job? (14:30)·      Dealing with Drama, Grief, Fear, and Shame with Your Job Loss (15:17)·      Securing Business Credit Before You Need It (18:50)·      Scenario Planning When Considering Starting a Consultancy (21:13)·      Taking Time for Self-Reflection After a Job Transition – And What Make Me Laugh So Hard (23:40)·      David's Networking Tips (26:21)·      Don't Wait to Get it Right – Just Get Started (29:21)·      How to Connect with David (31:30)  List of Resources:·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What's Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources at https://johnneral.com. ·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” here. ·      Follow on Apple Podcasts here or wherever you listen. ·      Follow me on social. LinkedIn @johnneral, Instagram @johnneralcoaching, Facebook @johnneralcoaching, Twitter @john_neral.·      Visit https://johnneral.com for more information.  

Join the podcasters community HERE. Produced by Pikkal & Co - Award-Winning Podcast Agency. David Shriner-Cahn, host of Smashing the Plateau &‬ Going Solo joins Bharath in today's Magic Mic. Tune in as David shares how automation is a great tool for podcasters, how important process is that has enabled him to keep a consistent publishing schedule for 7 years and why he switched from Libsyn to captivate.fm.

About This Episode: After 28 years as a highly skilled employee, David Shriner-Cahn was told that his job was over. In spite of the immediate trauma and fear, he knew that as his next step, he'd rather work for himself and have more control over his destiny. That was in 2006. Today, David is a thriving entrepreneur, podcaster and speaker. He is guiding highly skilled professionals who are recovering from a late career job loss and who yearn to impact the world with their knowledge and creativity by becoming successful entrepreneurs. Find out more about David at:Smashing The Plateau LinkedIn Twitter See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/728 Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "The Science of Getting Rich,"by Wallace D. Wattles, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

Subscribe & Download Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Play Follow us onSoundCloud Listen on Spotify Guest: David Shriner-Cahn Company / Business name: ​Smashing The Plateau David Shriner-Cahn is a recognized authority on entrepreneurship, leadership development, and the host of the business podcast Smashing the Plateau. After 28 years as a highly skilled employee, David Shriner-Cahn was told that his job was over. In spite of the immediate trauma and fear, he knew that as his next step, he'd rather work for himself and have more control over his destiny. That was in 2006.Today, David is a thriving entrepreneur, podcaster and speaker. He is guiding highly skilled professionals who are recovering from a late career job loss and who yearn to impact the world with their knowledge and creativity by becoming successful entrepreneurs.Tools / Books / Resources mentionedBooks: Mark Gerstein's ‘Flirting with Disaster' Books: Gary Keller's ‘The One Thing'.Show NotesDavid Shriner-Cahn opens up about the time when he was let go after a long stint as a successful engineer and how that incident transformed him to start his solo consulting business. After seeing the trauma that other people went through, David wanted to focus on helping people transition into businesses after being let go.David accidentally stumbled into podcasting after starting a blog where he interviewed other business owners. Gradually, this transformed into ‘Smashing The Plateau' podcast.With strengths in finance and operations, David started learning about marketing & promotions to grow his business. As a coach guiding people transition into business owners, David himself learnt about letting go of the fear of uncertainty and started embracing content marketing etc. to expand his reach.David emphasizes the importance of relationships and mentors. He had John Lee Dumas as a guest on his podcast and of course is a big name in podcasting with Entrepreneurs On Fire podcast. David talks about inspiring books such as Gary Keller's 80-20 rule and Mark Gerstein's Flirting with disaster.Finally, David gives advice to entrepreneurs to network and find mentors. BNI organization helped David a lot for networking. His advice is to have a cushion for first 6 months to one year of transition, choose a particular lane, and keep pursuing in that lane. One way to overcome adversity is to write down the answer to ‘What's the worst thing that can happen' and ask yourself what would you do if that worst thing were to happen. Episode Transcript 00:02 Ramesh: Hello everyone. Welcome to the agile entrepreneur podcast. This is your host Ramesh Dontha. This podcast is about starting and building your own business with purpose, passion, perseverance and possibilities. Today I have a guest who has been in business for quite some time and he's been advising other people who want to start their own business. A very interesting background, so his name is David Schreiner Khan, David,

David Shriner-Cahn is the host of Smashing the Plateau, a massively successful podcast dedicated to guiding entrepreneurs to build consistent, stable, recurring revenue. Smashing the Plateau has been featured in Forbes Magazine's “Three Podcasts to Power Up Your Ultra-Lean Business”, as well as Inc. Magazine's “5 Entrepreneurs That Will Change the Way You Communicate”. Over the course of more than 400 episodes of his podcast, David has shared critical strategies, wisdom and personal experiences to help business leaders smash their own plateaus and accelerate the growth of their organizations. In his consulting business, he advises his clients with that same impressive body of knowledge to help supercharge their growth potential. On this episode of Fueling Deals, David and I talk about the unique challenges businesses face after the merger or acquisition is complete. Merging teams and differing cultures, losing talent and insider knowledge, and dealing with fears and instability are just some of the issues businesses face once the ink is dry on the deal. Listen and learn how to prepare for those challenges and ensure a smooth and productive transition. What You Will Learn: David explains why running a small business allows you the agility and nimble decision-making that isn't always possible at large, more cumbersome organizations. Learn why the biggest challenge stemming from mergers and acquisitions comes directly from the people involved, and learn David's strategies for recognizing and mitigating the challenge of merging two groups with different cultures. Find out why it's critical for the executives in the C-suite to take the time needed to get to know the ground-level employees and customers and truly understand their needs and expectations. David explains why fears not being addressed create tremendous challenges, and he explains how to be clear in your communication and tackle your teams' fears before they become problems. David shares a story of a client concerned over losing the insider knowledge of the owners of the company the client acquired, as well as steps David took to avoid problems and ensure a smooth transition. How to connect with David Shriner-Cahn: Website: www.smashingtheplateau.com Email: david@smashingtheplateau.com Telephone: (212) 731-0770

Today's guest has a mission for helping solopreneur experts do what they love and get paid what they're worth. He is a recognized authority on entrepreneurship and leadership development, having served as a CEO, COO, and CFO in the not-for-profit sector as well as a project manager in the private sector. As the host of the business podcast Smashing the Plateau, he's released over 400 episodes that offer a wealth of personal experiences and practical advice about achieving business breakthroughs. He is the Co-Founder of the BestNetwork, which guides expertise-driven solopreneur business owners to save time and make more money. Please join me in welcoming David Shriner-Cahn.   In this episode we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “Leadership means communicating ideas that spur other people to take action. It's about inspiring others and it's not about authority or command.” how he has taken on leadership roles, especially as a volunteer, for a lot of his life. how he launched his business in 2006 and then started business networking in 2007 and what he has learned from that. some of his strengths and how he learned to decipher his strengths. his networking habits including conferences, in-person get-togethers, and collaborating with other entrepreneurs to connect people. his BestNetwork membership network. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com - episode 143

In this episode of Podcasters on Purpose, Devi speaks with podcaster David Shriner-Cahn of Smashing the Plateau podcast. David is a recognized authority on entrepreneurship, leadership development, and the host of the business podcast Smashing the Plateau. Featured in Forbes and Inc. Magazine, over 400 episodes of Smashing the Plateau offer a wealth of personal experiences and practical advice about achieving business breakthroughs. The mission of Smashing the Plateau is helping solopreneur experts build more stable and consistent recurring revenue in their business. David provides expert individual and team mentorship, peer support and curated educational content to help solopreneur experts do what they love and get paid what they're worth. Devi and David discuss: David's podcasting journey How David got started with his podcast The process for applying to be a guest on his show Doing your homework before doing the interview The automated process for producing a podcast How to complete the interview for a podcast How to promote your new episodes Using simple and systematic tools for your podcasts The difference between a traditional vs. a podcast blog Transitioning from a traditional blog to a podcast blog THE medium for intimate conversations Sponsorship for your podcast David's number one secret for reaching 500 episodes David's favorite tools for podcasting How to do what you love and get paid what you're worth Sharing your gifts Being clear with your core values Understanding who you want to work with Knowing your clients How to have a business with consistent revenue How to engage with your clients Realizing that entrepreneurship is hard work Working towards your breakthrough How to know when you are undercharging Looking at your profitability map Consistency, frequency, and quality for your podcast and more… Connect with David @ www.smashingtheplateau.com

On this episode of the Lifestyle Business Owner, Aaron and Mayumi Muller conduct a phone interview with David Shriner-Cahn, a recognized authority on entrepreneurship, leadership development, and the host of the business podcast Smashing the Plateau.  

Why business owners and experts hit plateaus (and how to smash through them) How to overcome emotional and tactical roadblocks that hinder a business to thrive Importance of talking to your clients and knowing their pain points.   Summary   David Shriner-Cahn is a true recognized authority on entrepreneurship and leadership development hat lead to organizational excellence. He helps empower organizations to become the recognized go-to resource in their niche. He is the President of TEND Strategic Partners and host of the business podcast, Smashing the Plateau. In this episode, David shares how a struggling business owner can smash their revenue plateau by taking advantage of existing resources from a team, building upon successes they have already achieved, integrating and managing structured changes, with built-in accountability, without adding excessive workload or unnecessary expenses. Check out these episode highlights: 00:33 - all about David Shriner-Cahn 01:28 - David defines what a plateau is and who his ideal clients are 02:10 - problems David solves for his solopreneur expert clients 03:19 - symptoms clients experience with their revenue plateau problem 04:42 - common mistakes small business owners make when they try their plateau 06:42 - David's Valuable Free Action (VFA): Leverage on existing customer base 07:48 - David's free Valuable Action Resource (VAR): www.smashingtheplateau.com 08:05 - David's most Valuable Free Tip (VFT) Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode Your website might look pretty but if it is not designed to reach your target customers and reach more of them and close sales, you just wasted money. Be very clear on your target market. The narrower the niche the better. Ask your best customers, what their pain point is. Identify who they are. When you start delivering something systematically, even if it is simple to you and it is hard for them that is where the great profit is. Talk to people live. Resources/Links: Smashing the Plateau Podcast http://tendstrategicpartners.com/

Today is going to be an adventure, that's for sure. After overcoming drug addiction, a diagnosis of PTSD after the war in Iraq, and a battle with alcohol that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay has since explored the most hostile environments on the planet and built a global business helping people live limitless lifestyles. Combining years of research in neuroscience and psychology with his life experience, Akshay wrote the book “Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.”

 I wanted to have Akshay join us because 1) he was nominated to the show by a previous guest and Bare Naked Bravery community member, David Shriner-Cahn but 2) we haven't featured a perspective of PTSD yet and I really appreciated Akshay's particular experience and journey in this. Also, 3) the Dalai Lama wrote the foreword to his book and I really wanted to know how that came about! I think you'll really enjoy this. Let's make like a skydiver and jump on into it!   Brave Take-Aways Okay, so beyond the Bare Naked Bravery Adult Coloring Book, your Brave Take-Away from today's show is this: If you're listening to this before the book releases in October, go visit fearvana.com - Akshay is generously giving away copies of the book for free, you just have to pay shipping. Go check it out and then tell us all about your favorite parts of today's Bare Naked Bravery! Keep in Touch with Akshay Nanavati www.fearvana.comhttps://twitter.com/existing2living https://www.facebook.com/nanavati03 https://www.instagram.com/fearvana/ https://www.youtube.com/c/fearvana Keep in Touch with Emily Ann Peterson http://emilyannpeterson.comhttp://instagram.com/emilyannpete http://facebook.com/emilyannpeterson http://twitter.com/emilyapeterson Credits If you're diggin' the music in today's episode, that's because it's brought to you by my friends at Music Box Licensing, a premier creative music agency dedicated to finding and crafting unique soundtracks. To find out more about all the artists, musicians, and other sponsors of the show, please visit barenakedbravery.com/sponsors 3 Ways You Can Support the Bravery! Leave a review on iTunes We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes.   Simply click here to get started >>> http://bit.ly/bnbrr Share this episode with a friend If you have a friend who might really love/need to hear this episode, what are you waiting for?! Email, text, fb message, snail mail - all great options! Become a Patron of Bare Naked Bravery Every patron gets awesome goodies, super early advance links to Emily Ann's new songs & releases, and so much more! $1 Monthly$3 Monthly$5 Monthly$10 Monthly$15 Monthly$25 Monthly$100 Monthly I'm looking forward to being with you next week. We have some great things in store for you! Until then I have one message for you. It's this: Be yourself. Be vulnerable. Be brave. Because the world needs more of your Bare Naked Bravery.