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Preparing yourself and your home to sell can be overwhelming, but you're not alone! Check out these 5 Fresh Tips to help you prepare yourself and your home for sale with Real Estate Agent and The Breakup Broker, Amy Slate.You can learn more about Amy Slate on her Fresh Starts Profile.5 Fresh Tips to help you prep yourself and your home for selling:Assemble Your Support Team: surround yourself with professionals who have experience in divorce-related real estate transactions, including a knowledgeable real estate agent, attorney, and possibly a financial planner.Emotionally Detach from the Home: acknowledge the memories, but start shifting your mindset to seeing the house as a financial asset rather than your past. This will help you make practical decisions.Declutter and Depersonalize: remove excess belongings and personal items like family photos to create a neutral space where buyers can envision themselves. If you're overwhelmed, tackle one room at a time.Consider the Timing of Your Sale: if possible, align your home sale with your personal timeline—whether that means waiting for a stronger market or selling quickly to move forward. Your real estate agent can help strategize the best timing based on local trends.Communicate Openly with Your Agent: be upfront about any divorce-related challenges that could impact the sale. A knowledgeable agent can help navigate potential roadblocks and act as a neutral third party if needed.Make sure to check out Fresh Starts Registry: the first and only divorce registry and resource platform, and the fastest growing network of divorce professionals: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshstartsregistry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshStartsRegistry

Hi Dancers! I hope this video on 5 Tips to Break Through Imposter Syndrome as a Dancer really helps and encourages you if this is something you've been struggling with. Let me know which tip resonates with you most in the comments! - Kirsten WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/tMNTnbPv7E0 To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit www.theconfidentdancer.com To stay up to date on the latest announcements and blog posts at The Confident Dancer, sign up to be a part of my email newsletter community here: http://eepurl.com/gDmjtz To follow along for daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what I'm up to, follow me on Instagram at @kirsten_theconfidentdancer TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 2:35 - 1. Identify the assumptions you're making 5:05 - 2. The negative beliefs you have are causing you to fixate on your flaws 9:19 - 3. Depersonalize your failures and personalize your successes 14:40 - 4. Examine past experiences that you use as evidence for your negative beliefs 16:24 - 5. Shift your focus from trying so hard to prove yourself to focusing on what you are grateful to receive and what you want to give ________________________________________________________________________ WORK WITH ME 1:1! THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM: A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you do the inner work to step into a new level of confidence, well-being, and preparedness to accomplish your career goals. Perfect for pre-professional to early professional dancers wanting to master the mental side of optimum performance, so you can overcome the mental blocks that have been holding you back and be the confident dancer you've always wanted to be! Learn more and apply here: https://kirstenkemp.com/confident-dancer-coaching-program#confident-dancer ________________________________________________________________________ SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS: I offer mindset seminars to equip dancers with the inspiration and practical tools to thrive in their well-being and ability to perform their personal best. These 60-90 minute seminars can be a valuable addition to the holistic support and education of your dancers at your next intensive, year-round program, or professional development opportunity for your company dancers. Learn more and inquire here: https://kirstenkemp.com/speaking-and-workshops#speaking-and-workshops ________________________________________________________________________ ONLINE COURSES: My online course offerings are a wonderful way to learn the practical steps to retraining your mind so you can thrive and excel in your dancing, all at your own pace and for a more affordable price than individual coaching. Whether your goal is to break through fear and nervousness so you can show up confidently in your auditions or you want to release the self-criticism or self-doubt that's been draining all the joy out of dancing lately, The Confident Dancer Course and rotating mini-courses available are designed to help you do just that. Learn more and enroll here: https://kirstenkemp.com/online-course-offerings ________________________________________________________________________ DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How To Find Your Unique Strengths as a Dancer": https://mailchi.mp/7e51450a0a3e/findyourstrengths DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How to Break Through the Feeling of Not Being Good Enough": https://tinyurl.com/redefining-good-enough

Chad Hufford is in the financial world now. He was picked on as a kid, used adversity to drive him, went on a pre-med path in taking up biochemistry, became an athletic coach, and let all of that background simmer together to help people make changes and stay on a path toward financial success. He's in Anchorage, Alaska, and that's not a typical kind of culture that any of us would be used to. He's learned a lot in being there and brings his insights. Some of the key points made in this program include (and listen in for them all): • Optimism isn't ignoring reality, nor is it a stepwise process. • Have a goal and a destination (and note that the goals can be fluid) • Have a willingness to learn • What are you doing (input) to get the outcomes (output) you actually want? • Consistency is key! • Depersonalize rejection - it's not about YOU. • Sustainability over Optimization! • Think about the process, we don't tend to scale back, but we quit. Don't quit! • Not starting is the other place where people simply fail before they give themselves a chance • Leverage your resources - most people don't know what resources the already have • Redefine failure - perfect is the enemy of done • Automate good habits • Chad talks about Sacrifice - I say, “Let go of the things that no longer serve you.” • What is your risk tolerance? There's no such thing as No Risk. • Volatility is temporary ambiguity. Stable isn't about safety. • Comfort is the antithesis of success. Find more at www.VeritasAlaska.com Reach out at Ask@VeritasAlaska.com Find Chad Hufford (Veritas) on LinkedIn

In this information-packed episode of “15 Minutes,” join renowned real estate expert Paul Ward as he unveils the ultimate secrets to a successful home sale! This episode is a whirlwind of invaluable tips and tricks designed to empower homeowners with the knowledge they need to maximize their profits and sell their home “smarter, not harder.” Dive deep into Paul's top three must-dos, meticulously curated to transform your selling experience. From cleaning and decluttering to ways to save money, Paul Ward leaves no stone unturned. Don't miss this high-value episode that will revolutionize the way you sell your home!   Watch the full episode on Paul's YouTube channel.    0:00 Welcome to the show 0:13 Today we discuss the top 3 things to do to get your property ready for sale 0:29 First item on the list is to Clean and Declutter 0:32 Paul says, “Do a Deep Clean,” and proceeds to give insight on what this means 1:20 Is it a good idea to hire a professional cleaning service? 1:39 Paul explains what it means to, “Depersonalize your property,” and why this is important 2:35 What it means to have Odor under control and ways to accomplish this 3:11 Second on the list: Curb Appeal. Paul goes into detail about things that enhance the appeal of your property to potential buyers 3:47 What repairs are helpful when considering curb appeal 4:34 Is outdoor lighting important? 5:17 We find out what Maintenance aspects are necessary and/or recommended 5:25 Should a seller get a home inspection report prior to listing their home? 6:29 A short list of good ideas to focus on with maintenance 6:57 Pest Control and how a seller can avoid spending unnecessary money 8:06 Recap of Paul's Must-Do's 8:27 Paul's email address: paul@homeandranchteam.com 8:32 Thank you to our sponsor Opus Escrow   Related Episodes: Where Are Real Estate Prices Headed in Ventura County? Zoning Laws and Permits in Ventura County, CA Building Dreams or Buying History?   How to reach Paul: paul@homeandranchteam.com 805-479-5004   Check out our featured listings as well as other properties for sale in the area: Homeandranchteam.com   Have ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com

Realty Report: Is home staging worth it? - buyers reasonably come with expectations of what they want their new home to look like, sellers benefit from looking at their home with a buyer's lens. remove visual distractions from your home The home improvement items real estate agents say they recommend most to their clients before listing a property include: · Decluttering: 96 percent · Entire home cleaning: 88 percent · Remove pets during showings: 83 percent · Professional photos: 73 percent · Minor repairs: 72 percent · Carpet cleaning: 71 percent · Depersonalize home: 65 percent · Painting: 58 percent · Landscaping: 50 percent · Grouting: 30 percent Source: “2023 Profile of Home Staging,” National Association of REALTORS® NAR Report of Staging

It's not about you. Learn how to not take it personally so you can get to the root of the upset. #ThePitch #INICIVOX 

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On this episode of THE Amicable Divorce Expert you will learn the following:   What Conflict Communication is   What “showing up” means   Why the way we show up matters   The elements in our communication and facial expressions that affect the other party   Emotional Intelligence   Relationship Management   What happens in our bodies when we're in conflict and fear   How to turn fear around in our bodies   Tone of voice and choice of words matter   Identify your triggers   Go through the Emotional Divorce before Filing   Mediation mistakes with Settlement   Both spouses need to go through the emotions of uncoupling   Address the Hurt to get to a Better Settlement   Where Trust fits into the settlement negotiations and mediation   The importance of pre-mediation before both spouses attend   Emotional potential   Depersonalize issues with the other spouse   Four Communication Styles   How your parental families determine future relationships   #emotionalintelligence #conflictcommunication #communication #facialexpressions #relationshipmanagement #triggers #response #emotionalpotential #deepbreathing #triggers #emotionaldivorce #hurt #rejection #trust #distrust #mediation #emotionalpotential #communicationstyles #expressive #conflictavoidance #analyzer #selfawareness #family #relationships #pain #gain #conflictcoach #compassion #empathy #sympathy #warmheartedness   Dr. Debra Dupree Biography   Dr. Debra is a Dispute Resolution Specialist, Conflict | Leadership Coach, and International Trainer and Keynote Speaker.  She hosts the podcast ‘Decoding the Conflict Mindset' to bring ‘thought leaders' from business and legal worlds to her community worldwide to gain insight when high emotions run high and tough negotiations are at stake.  She also founded the virtual mentorship program “The Agile Lawyer-Mediator Interview Series” drawing upon 12 topnotch advocates and mediators.   Dr. Dupree is author of Your Emotional Potential: How You Show Up Matters   Dispute Resolution Specialist:  Mediation & Conflict Coach | Podcast Host | International Speaker | Author    LINKED IN | FACEBOOK | Instagram | YouTube  Happy with my services?  Help me grow my business and leave a review here:  https://bit.ly/DupreeBizReview 619.433.4264

Segment 2 - Top Fifteen Tips to Sell Your Home Fast and for Top Dollar1. Pick a selling strategy. Will the home be improved to attract buyers or is your strategy to sell ‘as-is”? Planning your strategy for the Three P's is the number one way to get top dollar:1. Preparation2. Pricing3. PromotionTip #2: Avoid playing Blind Archery in Selecting a Real Estate Agent.Those “personal finance experts” on TV or from friends, and family. They tell you: to interview 3 or 4 or 5 agents, then pick one. When somebody says that's what they're going to do, the next logical question should be: “What criteria are you going to use, to compare them, judge them, and pick one?” Many admit: THEY DON'T KNOW! They are going to spend 3, 4, and 5 evenings interviewing different real estate agents with no pre-determined way to pick the one they will ultimately trust to handle one of the biggest and most important financial events of their life!When a company decides to Hire Somebody How Do They Decide?• They have a pre-determined set of questions – Set Criteria• They know in advance what they are looking for. • They NEVER go with the one they “like”. Or rely on “He or she seemed nice?”. NO!  They use reason and logic.We Have Done the Criteria for You Visit: BarbHasTheBuyers.com To download your FREE AGENT SELECTION GUIDETip #3: Clean everything.• Floors and carpets should be clean• Be sure bathrooms are clean• Be sure your kitchen and appliances are clean• Pick up most of your area rugs, especially small ones, for photos – this makes rooms appear larger• Door hardware should be clean and in good working order• ODORS in the home, whether from foods or pets, need to be neutralized.• Be sure all TRASH is taken out daily• Be sure all WINDOWS and SCREENS are clean and in good working order• Be sure all LIGHT FIXTURES are CLEAN and in good working orderTip # 4: Depersonalize your home.• Remove clutter from tabletops and countertop surfaces• Remove all personal items from shower and tub areas• Remove personal items from the refrigerator surface• No Need for a Wall of Family PhotosTip # 5: Let the light in.• Open blinds and curtains for showing & photos• Turn on all lights for showing & photosTip # 6: Remove excess furniture and clutter.• No clutter near the front door• Furniture should be placed to allow buyers easy access to each room• Remove excess furnitureTip # 7: Consider staging your home.• According to the National Association of Realtors buyers pay from $2,800 - $15,000 MORE for a staged home.1. At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty, we offer three methods of staging that bring top dollar for our clients.2. Not Every Agent Does ThisIf You Are Planning to Move Later this Year and want one of our Free Reports that will help you Prepare to Sell for the Most Money Like the report entitled: “The Top 15 Tips to Sell Your Home FAST and for TOP Dollar" Or Give us a Call at 719 301 3900 ask for Barb Like the report entitled: “Facts and Answers to Agent Selection Criteria”Barb we are talking about the Top Fifteen Tips to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar – what are the rest of the tips?Before Setting Your Price – Do Your Homework An experienced realtor is invaluable when selling your home. • Pricing Is a Huge Part of the Process• If Buyers View Your Home as the Best in the Neighborhood, they are going to make a great offer!• Otherwise No offer or a Low offer.• Every home is Different.• Getting the MOST money does not always mean pricing the HIGHEST!Before Signing with a Realtor – Evaluate Their Promotion Strategy We know that most Buyers Start Their Search Online.Did You Know: Most Buyers ELIMINATE Most Homes Online too? That is why choos

Segment 2 - Top Fifteen Tips to Sell Your Home Fast and for Top Dollar1. Pick a selling strategy. Will the home be improved to attract buyers or is your strategy to sell ‘as is”. Planning your strategy for the Three P's is the number one way to get top dollar:1. Preparation2. Pricing3. PromotionTip #2: Avoid playing Blind Archery in Selecting a Real Estate Agent. Those “personal finance experts” on TV or from friends, and family. They tell you: to interview 3 or 4 or 5 agents, then pick one. When somebody says that's what they're going to do, the next logical question should be:“What criteria are you going to use, to compare them, judge them, and pick one?” Many admit: THEY DON'T KNOW! They are going to spend 3, 4, and 5 evenings interviewing different real estate agents with no pre-determined way to pick the one they will ultimately trust to handle one of the biggest and most important financial events of their life!When a company decides to Hire Somebody How Do They Decide?• They have a pre-determined set of questions – Set Criteria• They know in advance what they are looking for. • They NEVER go with the one they “like”. Or rely on “He or she seemed nice?”. NO!  They use reason and logic.We Have Done the Criteria for You Visit: BarbHasTheBuyers.com To download your FREE AGENT SELECTION GUIDETip #3: Clean everything.• Floors and carpets should be clean• Be sure bathrooms are clean• Be sure your kitchen and appliances are clean• Pick up most of your area rugs, especially small ones, for photos – this makes rooms appear larger• Door hardware should be clean and in good working orderTip #3: More Cleaning!• ODORS in the home, whether from foods or pets, need to be neutralized.• Be sure all TRASH is taken out daily• Be sure all WINDOWS and SCREENS are clean and in good working order• Be sure all LIGHT FIXTURES are CLEAN and in good working orderTip # 4: Depersonalize your home.• Remove clutter from tabletops and countertop surfaces• Remove all personal items from shower and tub areas• Remove personal items from the refrigerator surfaceTip # 5: Let the light in.• Open blinds and curtains for showing & photos• Turn on all lights for showing & photosTip # 6: Remove excess furniture and clutter.• No clutter near the front door• Furniture should be placed to allow buyers easy access to each room• Remove excess furnitureTip # 7: Consider staging your home.According to the National Association of Realtors, buyers pay from $2,800 - $15,000 MORE for a staged home.1. At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty, we offer three methods of staging that bring top dollar for our clients.2. Not Every Agent Does This• 77000 got licensed during COVID• For the Past 2.5 Years was the Easy Button when ALL were selling• Now Buyers are Much More Selective About the Homes They Want to See• 80% of All Agents/Brokerages Don't Make it Past Their 5th Year!Find the rest on our website www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comYou are listening to Barb Schlinker on the Real Estate Voice show, if you are thinking of selling your home and want to get the MOST amount of money when you sell Call Barb at 719 301 3900 or visit www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comWhen we come back we will be discussing: The Art of Pricing to Get Top Dollar for Your Home#realestatevoice #barbschlinker #coloradosprings #yourhomesoldguaranteedrealtycolorado #barbhasthebuyers

Segment 2 – How to Sell a Home Fast for the Most MoneyBarb, When Homes Sellers are planning to put their homes on the market, and with more homes available now and prices dipping, how does a home seller, sell their home Fast and for the Most Money?1. Most people do not sell a home very often. Some have never had that experience.2. Technology has changed, and marketing has changed significantly.3. The Agent Handling the Sale Handles the MarketingBuyers will eliminate homes that they are viewing ONLINE in less than 1 minute!1. I recently had one client tell me that she gives a home 5 clicks only before she moves on the to next house.2. This is why preparation to make your home the Best Home on the Block is Extremely important…3. Most agents spend less than $89 a month on marketing!4. That includes photos for their listings.5. Home sellers have NO IDEA who is eliminating their homes based on the photosIf Someone is thinking of selling their home they should find an agent that will invest in THE RIGHT MARKETING to help them maximize their sales price:BEST HOME ON THE BLOCK• Staging• Preparation• Curb Appeal• Professional Photography• Virtual Tours• Talking House Ads• Drone Imagery• Marketing to Our Database of BuyersLet's Start with Staging…a. Most people do not know how to do thisb. We provide Interior Designers that.a. Help them re-design their own decorating.b. Make recommendations on removing clutterc. Prepare for Photo DayWHY Staging? According to NAR…. Buyers Pay $2,800 and $15,000 MORE! When we handle the sale – STAGING IS INCLUDEDMany Agents Put Little Effort Towards Staging:Staging. Not sold Days on market are increasing – 4 times the averageOBJECTIVE: TO CREATE DEMAND! To Get Buyers to Want to Choose Your Home to ViewHow to Sell a Home Fast and for the Most Money, Why is it important that the home's condition be great?There are SOME Items you can let go of: Buyer most Buyer wants Move In Ready… Those homes sell for Top Dollar If it's an ‘As Is” Strategy, do your best to update: Broken Things, Flooring.We know that Buyers Eliminate Homes ONLINE in less than 1 minute or 5-8 clicks of a mouse1. It's so important that buyers fall in love with your home ONLINE first2. Then they drive by3. If they like what they see… they ask to go inside4. The Marketing MUST get them there!Here is a Lightning Round of the Top 7 of 15 Tips to Sell Faster:1. Pick a selling strategy.2. Hire an experienced real estate agent.3. Clean everything.4. Depersonalize your home.5. Let the light in.6. Remove excess furniture and clutter.7. Consider staging your home.You are listening to the Real Estate Voice with Barb Schlinker of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty, if you are thinking of making a move Barb at 719 301 3900 or visit BarbHasTheBuyers.comWhen we come back we will be discussing: How to Help Your Parents Sell Their Family Home#realestatevoice #barbschlinker #coloradosprings #yourhomesoldguaranteedrealtycolorado #barbhasthebuyers

This episode is about the importance of finding the underlying causes for today's common leadership challenges. It's about not making the mistake of treating symptoms versus the underlying root cause. Learn how curiosity can inspire and provide insight. Often, the objective, analytic thinking that propelled you to the C-suite now needs to be paired with intuition and conceptualization for you to see the trends and patterns of issues. If you're not a CEO, you can learn to think like one and increase your value to the organization. Listen to the end for the listener challenge!   https://bit.ly/TLP-335   Key Takeaways [1:26] This week's topic: focusing on the problem. Jim recently talked to a client who had set a goal. The goal was a solution to a problem, for example, buying a new system that would run the company and fix everything. While talking about the solution, the client was not talking enough about the problem. Solving the problem is the goal. Does this solution, or another solution, solve the problem? [3:01] Jim thinks this is important because as consultants and coaches, Jan and Jim's job is to dig into the problem, not just provide a solution. Jim worked with Bard Press on a book, and his contact, Todd, kept reminding him to focus on the problem. Jan and Jim recently interviewed Dre Baldwin who also said to focus on the problem! So this is a timely topic. [3:47] Jan quotes guest Brian Caulfield saying, “Sell the problem, not the solution,” as the most quotable quote of the podcast. When people look at problems, they often neglect to look for the root cause. They come up with an “either this or that” solution; the best solution might be “this and that.” Jan refers to Peter Senge and the Fifth Discipline, using systems thinking to figure out the problem. [4:45] The Pairin Behavioral Surveys that Jan has run find that 95% of the time, people score very high in Objective-Analytical and very low in Intuitive-Conceptual. Intuitive-Conceptual is about understanding the root causes of things and being open-minded. [6:18] When Jim does sales training, he goes back to Sandler for the Dummy Curve. When you get a new salesperson, who doesn't know a lot about the product, but they're successful right away, for two reasons: They don't know enough about the product to talk about the product, so they ask a lot of questions centered around the problem. That creates an affinity with the customer. [7:48] Does the product solve the problem? No one cares how the product works if it solves the problem. Focus on the problem. When you don't know how the product works, you have no choice but to focus on the problem. You ask questions that define the problem better. If the sales force knows too much, they want to show their mastery and talk more. That ruins the sale. [8:25] The Dummy Curve is that you come in, you have success, and then you lose it the more you learn. Jim coaches leaders not to train new salespeople too much on the product. Talk to them about the problem that their product solves. Coach them on the business problems people have that invite your product and solution. Have them be more curious about those. [9:25] Jan sees this episode as emphasizing the power of the question. Jan has been coaching about coaching and asking difficult questions. A better approach to a difficult conversation is “Hey, Jim, how do you think that meeting went?” rather than “Hey, Jim, you know what you did in that meeting?” The higher up we go, we need to be better about the questions. [10:16] Jan coached someone about presenting to a high level in the organization. The presenter was rehearsing what to say to influence a decision. Jan asked, “What objections and resistances do you expect?” They discussed how answers to objections could be questions and they considered sample questions. Questions don't have power unless you're curious about the problem and the root cause. [11:40] Talk about task conflict and not personal conflict. Depersonalize the difficult conversation. Focus on the issues. What is the problem that we need to solve together? Jan brings up an example of heating service people who got to the root cause of his problem. If you understand the root cause, you can at least put a bandage on it. Without knowing the root cause, that's about all you can do. [14:47] Some reasons people are content with a bandage instead of getting to the root of the problem are that they don't have time, they don't care, competing priorities, or having so many problems crossing their desks that they don't notice how big one specific problem is. They don't have curiosity, or they have a bias toward quick action. Jan compares it to being seen by a dismissive doctor. [18:01] Jim refers to his upcoming book. The first part of the book is about diagnosing business symptoms. We sometimes mistake the symptom for the problem. Jim shares a story from the book about his father, having abdominal pain in his 60s. The doctor refused to look at the pain as the problem but recognized it as a symptom of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. She saved his life with surgery. [22:08] Jan explains the levers of change: people, incentives, structure, and process. Leaders are rewarded for being problem solvers so the incentive is to solve problems fast. At a certain point, when they start taking on high levels of responsibility, the job shifts from doing to thinking. Jan tells people to think like a designer. Look at each lever. It's not always an issue for coaching to solve. [24:25] If you're not the CEO but you want to be a valuable employee, think like a CEO. Help the CEO see what they might not be seeing. CEOs need to look at the broad performance of the organization and see the patterns, then dig and understand what's behind those patterns. Past guest, Jim Gilmore, author of Look, wrote about seeing through binoculars, field glass, and microscope. CEOs need a field glass. [26:35] People are worried about budgeting for the next year and they're all worried about low sales numbers. They're looking for things to cut from the budget instead of asking what it would take to increase their sales for the next year. Jan always asks where the assumptions behind the budget are coming from.  [28:07] Jan notes that scaling means doing more with less by getting more productive and becoming more efficient. Jim asserts that the companies that don't panic during downtimes but invest wisely can grow at great paces compared to those who batten the hatches and shrink. Always seek to understand the problem before solving it. [29:30] Look at the number of companies that were created and grew prodigiously in the Great Depression. The Great Depression was awful. The tech giants of today did not panic during the dot.com bust. They doubled down and grew. There are opportunities all the time but if you're fixated on a solution, you will not see the opportunities that surround you. [30:39] Jim offers an audience challenge: Pay close attention over the week. Listen twice as much as you talk and listen for where you hear either yourself or other people so enamored with a solution that they are missing the real point of understanding the problem. If you recognize that moment, redirect the conversation; ask a question to understand. You will find a more productive outcome on the other side. [32:03] Jan reflects that Jim's audience challenge will take temperance, self-discipline, and self-awareness to understand your effect on other people. Jim and Jan invite you to get in touch with your feedback on these Jim and Jan episodes and suggestions for what subjects you would like Jim and Jan to talk about next. [33:18] Closing quote: Remember, “It isn't that they can't see the solution. It is that they can't see the problem.” — Gilbert K. Chesterton   Quotable Quotes “When we spend too much time talking about the solution, the trap we fall into is that we limit the possibilities for what the real solution could be because we're not spending enough time talking about the problem.” — Jim “What course of action is going to be the best path toward the future?” — Jim “It goes back to the Fifth Discipline — what Peter Senge wrote about systems thinking.” — Jan “I say to leaders, ‘What got you here is your ability to see patterns … and make quick decisions. … But those quick decisions are based on paradigms and biases. As a high-level leader, you need to suspend that, have … an open mind, and figure out what's causing this.'” — Jan “Talk to [new salespeople] about the problem that your product solves. Coach them on the business problems people have with regard to your product and solution.” “We need to talk about process and task conflict and not personal conflict.” — Jim “Too many times, we look at a symptom and we don't realize — we think it's the problem but it's just the symptom and … the real business problems are masked by those symptoms.” — Jim “Everybody's got blinders on.” — Peter Drucker, quoted by Jan “If you're not the CEO but you want to be a really valuable employee, think like a CEO.” — Jan “We all know that scaling means you're doing more with less. Not because we're working people harder but because we're getting smarter, we're getting more productive, and we're getting more efficient. Not because we're driving people like machines.” — Jan “Look at the number of companies that were created and grew prodigiously in the Great Depression. … You could say times were different, but they're not.” — Jim   Resources Mentioned Theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by: Darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC Interact with Jan and Jim on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Bard Press Brian Caulfield The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization, by Peter M. Senge Systems Thinking PAIRIN Survey Michael Simpson Sandler Training Peter Drucker Look: A Practical Guide for Improving Your Observational Skills, by James H. Gilmore Harry Chapin  

Join Joyful Ballroom HERE One of the most common things I hear from clients is, "I just don't want to make a mistake," or "I don't want to f*** up," or "I don't want to mess up." Another friend in our Joyful Ballroom Facebook Group asked how to get over a bad performance. These concepts are similar and I want to give you some help around this in this episode. The reason we are terrified of making mistakes is because of what we are making the mistakes mean. Some people make mistakes and it's no big deal and they get over it. But some of us grab on to the mistake, inflate it in our mind, declare failure and infect the rest of the performances. This tells us it isn't the mistake that is the problem, but what we are making it me. We might be making it mean that everything is ruined. Another reason is we believe that one mistake leads to another so it's like we've started a domino effect and if everything isn't ruined, it will be soon. We also might be making mistakes mean something about us and our worth or value as a dancer or a person in general. If that is the case, your performance just became very high stakes. A mistake would spell doom. To get over mistakes, I recommend a couple of things. First, just commit to having a short memory. Forget it. Immediately. That moment is gone and the only way it infects the next is if you bring it along. Shelf it. You can always come back to examine and make improvements. But it will do NO good to dwell on it. Secondly. make the mistakes small in your mind. Minuscule. Make them mean nothing. They don't mean anything about you. Depersonalize them. Diffuse them of their power over you. All that happened was you expected one thing and something else happened. That's it. It was a fraction of a percent of 2 minutes and you're declaring a failure. Even if we messed up 10 percent, 90 percent was still as expected. Why is that a failure again? Mistakes are no big deal. Lastly I recommend that you DO NOT make a flawless performance your expected standard. That is impossible and you are setting yourself up for failure. Plan for a performance that is better than last time. Plan to minimize mistakes and do all the preparation you can to minimize them. But don't plan or expect you won't have mistakes. Everyone has them. Here's the best news I can give you. The less power and focus you give to mistakes, the less of them you will make. Focusing on them and making them big increases the chances you will make more of them. So let's just let it go, shall we?

Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of a value investment firm IMA, author of two books on investing, and a recently published non-investing book named “Soul In The Game”. Known for his uncommon common sense, Forbes magazine called him "The New Benjamin Graham." Vitaliy loves to read, listen to classical music, play chess, and write about life, investing, and music. Important Links: Blog: https://contrarianedge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vitaliyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/vitaliyk IMA: https://imausa.com/ Favorite classical music website: https://myfavoriteclassical.com/ “The Gateway Drug to Classical Music” Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tfsohjLty6IK2b2B8AGE0 Show Notes: Coming to America from Soviet Russia How movies shape perception Two frameworks to understand the mind Programming yourself with the words you use The Thinker and the Prover Abracadabra—I create as I speak Four modes of communication Not letting an idea become your identity Writing about both sides of the argument Reality is nuanced Depersonalize your arguments A mathematical formula to determine outcomes Table cloth model of investing Event, Judgement, Reaction framework Reframing your worries away Is the USA still the best place to be for talented people? Elon Musk's distinctiveness Favorite classical composers Opera as a plunger for the writer's block Introducing kids to classical music The best financial advice Vitaliy ever got Can money buy happiness? Experiencing self vs. remembering self Traveling is an antidote for monotony Going outside your myopic circles “The Gateway Drug to Classical Music” playlist And MUCH more! Books Mentioned: Soul In The Game; by Vitaliy Katsenelson Think Again; by Adam Grant Influence; by Dr Robert B. Cialdini The Wealthy Barber; by David Chilton Gödel, Escher, Bach; by Douglas Hofstadter How to Win Friends & Influence People; by Dale Carnegie

In this episode, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros share why people's support for you fades away over time. It doesn't always mean they don't support you anymore; there can be a few reasons why it happens. It may be because they don't really understand what you're into, or they're preoccupied with the things in their lives, as well. Whatever their reason is, you don't have to be discouraged. Keep working on it, and once you attain success, only then will you see the real people who cheered for you on the sidelines.Do you want to level up your life in 2022? Join the Next Level Live! Go to this link: www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-live/What are you waiting for? Grab this FREE COURSE now! For group coaching details, click here We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email Website

If you are in a relationship, or want to be, you would do well to listen to this episode – a revealing, honest and evolutionary conversation about the top ways to be better in relationship. How can you be a better boyfriend? How can you be a better husband? How can you be a better wife or girlfriend? How can you be happy and fulfilled in your marriage? In your relationship? Love is not enough. The BS fairytales we have been fed since childhood by Disney about ‘happily ever after…' are unrealistic and merely the tip of the iceberg. Starting a relationship is easy. Sustaining it well over the long haul is a challenge. However, there are scientifically-proven tools you can learn to be better in partnership. Some of the areas covered…00:55 - Love isn't enough!! You need tools too.8:35 – The importance of getting past your defensiveness13:03 - Hear why you need to be using "repair attempts” (and how)23:02 – Wanna' know a secret to getting out of conflict with your partner? Depersonalize your emotions (hint: emotions are normal!!)25:35 - A huge shift in our relationship: when we learned to give a time limit for our hard talks and how to give each other space33:40 - Co-regulation vs. self-regulation in relationship37:05 – Why you want to learn to revisit past disagreementsJoree is a marriage and family therapist, host of the Journey Forward podcast, author, entrepreneur and the loving and loved fiancée of Dr. John.Please rate, review and share the podcast! Help spread the word. Join the movement to help men evolve!Joree's Links:JoreeRose.com MindfulnessAndTherapyCenter.comTheUltimateRelationship.comInstagram: instagram.com/joreerose/Facebook: facebook.com/joree.33.roseIf you like what you've heard at The Evolved Caveman podcast, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman| Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert| Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin| LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnererOr join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.comPlease visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnererEditing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com

The third episode from a 5 - Minute University topical conversation on Communication. This conversation is hosted by Dario Minaya, with insights from instructional designer Lori Milton. This episode is a discussion on what depersonalizing and defusing anger in communication.

Joanne Discusses with Ben Ahrens how to optimize your brain to reduce anxiety with neuroplasticity or repatterning the brain for healing and recovery.   Neuroplasticity is your body's natural ability to rewire itself. Old pathways like worries, behavioral, interrupt old patterns can be rewired by practicing a new response to repattern old thinking. Everyone can take control of their own mental/physical health in the simplest of ways by using the most sophisticated tool they already possess - the human brain. Ben has been a high-performance athlete as well as chronically ill Lyme Disease, & bed-bound for years. He found that the connector between the mind and the body is the breath and it led to his “miraculous recovery,” And has since sought out and studied with the best medical, neuroscience, and human performance experts for exploring the boundaries of our potential We discussed the anxiety loop, that can lead to resistance and depression. There is a higher wisdom that can elicited thought the breath to create a bridge between the mind and the body. Body can heal. His Re-origins program can retrain brain. Identify Understand an awareness. Interrupting patterns-honoring to choose again. Worry What am I choosing now? What do I want. Be a creator of your story.  Craft a new story, Smile, it was not comfortable at first to automatically recondition an old trigger  to not feel relaxed. Depersonalize or detach from the emotional component. It is just information from the brain communicated. Deep breath let the emotional flow and letting go. 3 days had no symptoms and felt cured.  Slowly came back. “Miracles/ spontaneous Our Bodies Optimal level is of ease. Program re-origins -Practice application. Website- video program and 5 step processes. http://www.re-origin.com LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahrensben/ Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/re-origin-103854241474918 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reorigin_official/ This is by no means a replacement for therapy of any medical attention if you need it.  Always reach out and take care of yourself or if you are feeling like you want to hurt yourself, there is always someone standing by at 1800-273-8255 or call 911. Remember to Share the Love. Esaevaluation16  FB page at Joanne Williams AnxietySimplified.net Podcast videos to feel more in control of your life. ESA Pros.com for an emotional support animal or a Psychiatric Service Dog to go with you everywhere you go

Online dating can get really exhausting, real fast. We'll discuss illuminating perspectives to help you stay cool, calm and collected as you navigate the sea of swiping through dating profiles.

This week Shawn and Adam discuss forgiveness Depersonalize it and Empathize with them Link to Shawn's blog on Forgiveness LINK

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3. Depersonalize 4. Look for basics goodness 5. Repeat the mantra “just like me” 6. Reframe 7. Look at your own behavior

The difference between one listing and another in a biding war can be as little as what is on the counter tops. This week we welcomed back Aundrea DeMille who brought her business partner Shannon Olsen to discuss the importance in staging. They go through every little detail of how you as a realtor can get that biding war you need! They discuss everything need to make that listing stand out from the inside of the house to the outside. These ladies are a powerhouse of knowledge that can make all the difference for you and your client. You can listen to all episodes of Agent Vs Lender on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Google Play. If you love Agent Vs Lender follow us on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram for all bonus content. 

8 steps Preparing to show a house for sale House showings can be scheduled without much advance notice, so ideally, your home should be kept spotless while it's listed for sale. You want to be prepared to show the house whenever someone calls. If you have an open house scheduled, you have the benefit of knowing how much prep time you have. But with lockbox or private tours, you may have only between a half an hour and a few hours' notice. Here are some tips for preparing your home for showings. Before the first showings 1.Clean thoroughly: Steam the carpets, mop or vacuum hard floors, clean windows, polish appliances and give the bathrooms a serious scrubbing. 2.Secure your belongings: Lock away any valuables to avoid theft of expensive items or private information. 3. Have a plan for pets and kids: Your showings are much more likely to go smoothly if family pets or young family members aren't around. 4. Depersonalize and declutter: Room by room, remove little items that clutter up the space and make rooms look smaller. Remove family photos and personalized decor — you want buyers to picture themselves living in the home, and they can't do that with your family pictures on the wall. 5. Rearrange furniture as needed: Remove furniture to make rooms seem bigger, and swap pieces in and out of different rooms to give each space an obvious purpose. For example, add a desk and chair to a bonus room to show it as a home office, or move a twin bed into an empty bedroom. 6. Don't forget the outside: Curb appeal helps your home make its first impression, and your to-do list will vary seasonally. Common tasks include planting flowers, pulling weeds, mowing the lawn, raking and shoveling snow. 7. Keep storage spaces tidy: Every buyer is looking for a home with plenty of storage, which means they're going to be opening your closets, pantry and garage doors. Don't just shove extra belongings into closets — they need to look tidy and not overfilled. 8. Highlight the best features: Identify the features that are most attractive about your home. If you have beautiful hardwood floors, remove the rug that's covering them up. Love your stainless steel appliances? Don't hide them behind refrigerator magnets or dish towels. #REALESTATE #BUY #SELL #JOIN #DNAREALTYGROUP #NHREALESTATE #MAREALESTATE #INVESTOR #INVESTING #LUXURY #DNALIFE #REALESTATE #HOMEFORSALE David MartirosoPlatinum Producer / Director of Operations , DNA Realty Group - Keller Williams Success O: 617-340-9135 C: 617-939-7138 dmdna1@gmail.com - davidm@dna-realtygroup.com www.dna-realty.com $114,230,556.00 in REAL ESTATE SOLD --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dnarealtygroup/support

HOSTS BIO Michael Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions and leave their mark on the world. Emanuele Pani - Commercial and Residential Real Estate Consultant at Signature International Real Estate. Has a degree in accounting and finance. Started his real estate journey working as maintenance until the owner decided to sell the 40 unit apartment building to Emanuele Pani. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 03:55  1st Halloween horror story from Mike, one of our mastermind students. 07:09  2nd Halloween horror story from Ken from Saskatoon, Canada. 10:34  3rd Halloween horror story from Holly. 17:06  Emanuele's horror stories. 21:15  Cleaning services and systems. 23:18  Mike's advice - Depersonalize the house 24:21  Mike's 1st horror story. 28:24  Mike's 2nd horror story. 33:09  Don't feel bad about being hard on people. 33:55  Emanuele's mystery story. 35:58  The key to success in any business. 38:37  The lesson/case in point. 39:17  Get the free 30-minute training on system breakdowns. NOTABLE QUOTES (KEY LESSONS): "If you know you might have problems, don't run away from them embrace them because if you're telling the narrative that always helps." - Emanuele Pani "It's just understanding, if something happens, having a process in place to get everything documented, who to contact, get everything processed and keep it moving." Michael Sjogren CONNECTING WITH THE HOSTS Michael Sjogren:  Facebook Group |  Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Emanuele Pani: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOSTS BIO Michael Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions and leave their mark on the world. Emanuele Pani - Commercial and Residential Real Estate Consultant at Signature International Real Estate. Has a degree in accounting and finance. Started his real estate journey working as maintenance until the owner decided to sell the 40 unit apartment building to Emanuele Pani. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 03:55 1st Halloween horror story from Mike, one of our mastermind students. 07:09 2nd Halloween horror story from Ken from Saskatoon, Canada. 10:34 3rd Halloween horror story from Holly. 17:06 Emanuele's horror stories. 21:15 Cleaning services and systems. 23:18 Mike's advice - Depersonalize the house 24:21 Mike's 1st horror story. 28:24 Mike's 2nd horror story. 33:09 Don't feel bad about being hard on people. 33:55 Emanuele's mystery story. 35:58 The key to success in any business. 38:37 The lesson/case in point. 39:17 Get the free 30-minute training on system breakdowns. NOTABLE QUOTES (KEY LESSONS): "If you know you might have problems, don't run away from them embrace them because if you're telling the narrative that always helps." - Emanuele Pani "It's just understanding, if something happens, having a process in place to get everything documented, who to contact, get everything processed and keep it moving." Michael Sjogren CONNECTING WITH THE HOSTS Michael Sjogren: Facebook Group | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Emanuele Pani: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube

Here are the mistakes you never want to make as a home seller.   If you’re thinking about selling your home anytime in the near future, today I want to offer some advice. Here are seven critical home-selling mistakes that you should avoid if you want a smooth, successful, and  less stressful home sale: 1. Picking the wrong agent. Pick someone with experience who knows the market and has comprehensive marketing knowledge to highlight your property in the best light. You also want someone who is a great communicator, not only with you but also with other agents. “You’ve got to be level-headed as a seller.” 2. Overpricing the property. Consumers are more savvy these days than ever. They can get all of their information online to get a much better idea of what your home is actually worth. If it’s overpriced, they will know and many may not even come and look at the home. That may lead to a stale listing which can lead to lower offers and price adjustments. 3. Only considering the highest offer. There are many terms that make up an offer. Price is important, but it’s not the only thing you should consider. Don’t just automatically go for the highest price, look for the offer that offers the most value to you. 4. Failing to prepare your home. If there are simple fixes we can make, like painting or power washing, we want to do that before you start showing the home and put it on the market. You don’t necessarily have to remodel anything, but you do need to make your home shine. 5. Falling to declutter the home. Depersonalize the home so that a buyer can envision their family in the home. You’re going to be moving anyway, so why not get a headstart on moving by packing away those personal items. 6. Getting too emotional. A real estate transaction is a business transaction, and for some people, it’s one of the largest purchases they’ll ever make. You’ve got to be level-headed and detached emotionally so you can make sound decisions and manage the situation more effectively. 7. Not being flexible with showings. The easier it is to show the home, the better your opportunity to sell it, especially right here on Kauai.  If you have any questions for me about selling your home or about Kauai real estate in general, don’t hesitate to reach out via phone, text or email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

On today’s episode, I am so excited to have Jonathan Posey here. He does imperative and essential work. He is an advocate for those of us in the health and wellness industry.  Jonathan is the founder and executive director for the Council of Holistic Health Educators. The Council of Holistic Health Educators is the only nonprofit advocacy association dedicated to protecting, defending, and fighting to advance the rights of holistic practitioners, schools, and stakeholders.  We talk about what we are allowed to say and do as health coaches.  Jonathan helps clarify the current laws to help you get unstuck.  In Today’s Episode: [01:31] Jonathan is the founder and executive director for the Council of Holistic Health Educators. [03:20] Institute for Integrative Nutrition has been a strong supporter.   [04:02] The color system represents the different types of laws of each state.  [06:41] The first thing is that the holistic health community is made up of passionate people with only one goal in mind to help people to live, eat, and feel better.   [07:11] We have significant multi-million dollar opposition in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.    [09:15] We are not up against healthcare or a public policy issue.  [10:48] In March the law was changed in Florida.   [12:11] There is a desperate need for peer mentors, the person that is going to sit there and teach you how to read a nutrition label and how to understand recipes and someone that will just be there.    [13:49] It is not just the traditional one size fits all.   [14:44] The ideal world would have a practice with a medical doctor that oversees a registered dietician, health coach, nutritional therapy practitioner, and a neurologist. They would all work as a team.   [17:07] The Holistic Entrepreneurs Association recently became part of the council. The goal is to bring practitioners together to help them work on the business side of things. [20:47] Rachel speaks from an “I” perspective and shares her experience.   [22:09] Generally speaking what you are able to do in every state is to provide education and guidance for food, nutrition, diet, wellness, and lifestyle. [22:38] If it is publicly available and it can be found in a book, journal, blog, YouTube video, coursebook, education material, or government study it is deemed to be considered public information.  It gets tricky because you can’t do the one on one in 16 states.   [24:57] If your client brings back their lab tests results practitioners have to be super careful to speak generally about the information.  [26:08] Having their doctor involved is paramount.   [28:04] Just because someone has seen a doctor, it doesn’t immediately exclude you.     [29:05] You can contact their doctor with permission and ask them for a prescription to work with you or ask to work together.   [32:06] As humans we choose the path of least resistance.   [33:47] Health coaches can educate in a course format.  They are also able to share their story with a group as long as it is applicable to everyone.  [35:28] If accused of reporting dietetics without a license get their name and information and ask them to send it to you in writing.  Then you can reach out to your school and the Institute of Justice for help.  [38:01] Depersonalize from this business because if you don’t then your own frustrations at the machine will actually blanket different opportunities that can come to you in your business.   [41:01] If your school is a member of the council, the council provides students with one on one individualized support over policies, regulations, and terms to practice.   [41:26] The number one way health coaches and practitioners go wrong is by using disease terms.   [43:13] The next thing that trips up practitioners is what they are putting on their websites.   [47:58] You really need to be mindful of someone coming into your practice by phone or in-person and throwing around disease terms. We can work with someone on obesity and weight loss even if they have seen a doctor for it.    [49:48] It is always about what we are saying. It is rarely about what we are doing. [52:01] Rachel has a formal let’s get on the same page agreement that she shares with clients.  She found a way to say it to fit her personality and not make it feel like she was entering a marriage or divorce.   [53:39] Periodically send the doctor reports letting them know what you are working on with their patient. [55:02] Our job as coaches is to help somebody expand the mind and help someone see there are more factors and that it does take people working together for us to feel epic 24/7. [57:43] The first layer of protection is your intake forms and notifications.   [61:02] Jonathan visualizes that the health coach is putting an arm around the shoulder of their client and telling them they are going to help them and be there for them. Connect with Jonathan: Council of Holistic Health Educators Resources: Go to https://rachelafeldman.com/events for the new challenge. Go to https://rachelafeldman.com and read through my mini-courses. Make sure to go to my Facebook to get notified when I’m going live. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram at @RachelAFeldman and let me know what your favorite part of the episode was.

On today’s episode, I am so excited to have Jonathan Posey here. He does imperative and essential work. He is an advocate for those of us in the health and wellness industry.  Jonathan is the founder and executive director for the Council of Holistic Health Educators. The Council of Holistic Health Educators is the only nonprofit advocacy association dedicated to protecting, defending, and fighting to advance the rights of holistic practitioners, schools, and stakeholders.  We talk about what we are allowed to say and do as health coaches.  Jonathan helps clarify the current laws to help you get unstuck.  In Today’s Episode: [01:31] Jonathan is the founder and executive director for the Council of Holistic Health Educators. [03:20] Institute for Integrative Nutrition has been a strong supporter.   [04:02] The color system represents the different types of laws of each state.  [06:41] The first thing is that the holistic health community is made up of passionate people with only one goal in mind to help people to live, eat, and feel better.   [07:11] We have significant multi-million dollar opposition in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.    [09:15] We are not up against healthcare or a public policy issue.  [10:48] In March the law was changed in Florida.   [12:11] There is a desperate need for peer mentors, the person that is going to sit there and teach you how to read a nutrition label and how to understand recipes and someone that will just be there.    [13:49] It is not just the traditional one size fits all.   [14:44] The ideal world would have a practice with a medical doctor that oversees a registered dietician, health coach, nutritional therapy practitioner, and a neurologist. They would all work as a team.   [17:07] The Holistic Entrepreneurs Association recently became part of the council. The goal is to bring practitioners together to help them work on the business side of things. [20:47] Rachel speaks from an “I” perspective and shares her experience.   [22:09] Generally speaking what you are able to do in every state is to provide education and guidance for food, nutrition, diet, wellness, and lifestyle. [22:38] If it is publicly available and it can be found in a book, journal, blog, YouTube video, coursebook, education material, or government study it is deemed to be considered public information.  It gets tricky because you can’t do the one on one in 16 states.   [24:57] If your client brings back their lab tests results practitioners have to be super careful to speak generally about the information.  [26:08] Having their doctor involved is paramount.   [28:04] Just because someone has seen a doctor, it doesn’t immediately exclude you.     [29:05] You can contact their doctor with permission and ask them for a prescription to work with you or ask to work together.   [32:06] As humans we choose the path of least resistance.   [33:47] Health coaches can educate in a course format.  They are also able to share their story with a group as long as it is applicable to everyone.  [35:28] If accused of reporting dietetics without a license get their name and information and ask them to send it to you in writing.  Then you can reach out to your school and the Institute of Justice for help.  [38:01] Depersonalize from this business because if you don’t then your own frustrations at the machine will actually blanket different opportunities that can come to you in your business.   [41:01] If your school is a member of the council, the council provides students with one on one individualized support over policies, regulations, and terms to practice.   [41:26] The number one way health coaches and practitioners go wrong is by using disease terms.   [43:13] The next thing that trips up practitioners is what they are putting on their websites.   [47:58] You really need to be mindful of someone coming into your practice by phone or in-person and throwing around disease terms. We can work with someone on obesity and weight loss even if they have seen a doctor for it.    [49:48] It is always about what we are saying. It is rarely about what we are doing. [52:01] Rachel has a formal let’s get on the same page agreement that she shares with clients.  She found a way to say it to fit her personality and not make it feel like she was entering a marriage or divorce.   [53:39] Periodically send the doctor reports letting them know what you are working on with their patient. [55:02] Our job as coaches is to help somebody expand the mind and help someone see there are more factors and that it does take people working together for us to feel epic 24/7. [57:43] The first layer of protection is your intake forms and notifications.   [61:02] Jonathan visualizes that the health coach is putting an arm around the shoulder of their client and telling them they are going to help them and be there for them. Connect with Jonathan: Council of Holistic Health Educators Resources: Go to https://rachelafeldman.com/events for the new challenge. Go to https://rachelafeldman.com and read through my mini-courses. Make sure to go to my Facebook to get notified when I’m going live. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram at @RachelAFeldman and let me know what your favorite part of the episode was.

Karen Kataline is a commentator, columnist & talk show host. She holds a Master’s Degree from Columbia University and is a frequent guest host on AM Talk Radio. She is the producer and host of Spouting Off, a live, Internet call-in talk show covering politics, pop culture and social psychology. More at karenkataline.com/.

A follow up to my decluttering episode. People are viewing your home through their lenses not yours. They are making decisions that effect your bottom line. Put aside your ego and get that money! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join me this week as I show you why suffering feels so personal and what the work of depersonalizing suffering looks like. Doing this deep work makes the process of change so much easier, and when you are able to get out of woe-is-me and see that you don’t have to make the habit about you at all, you’ll find yourself feeling more connected and able to lay the groundwork for the future you want. Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/184

Preparing your home for sale isn't hard if you know where to start!When it comes to preparing your home for market, there are three tried-and-true tips to follow: 1. Clean. Leave no area unscrubbed; when you think you've finished cleaning, clean some more! 2. Declutter. Here's a general rule of thumb to remember: Look in every room and eliminate about one-third of the items in there. 3. Depersonalize. Imagine you're a huge fan of a particular team. If you leave up all of your fan merchandise and memorabilia, it could distract a buyer whose favorite team happens to be your team's rival. You never want to offend or distract potential buyers by broadcasting your personal interests; let the house speak for itself. Hopefully, these three simple tips can get you started on the right path. If you have any questions on this or any other real estate-related topic, feel free to reach out to us via phone or email. Don't forget to listen to the Team Lally Radio Show every Saturday on AM830! 

Preparing your home for sale isn’t hard if you know where to start!When it comes to preparing your home for market, there are three tried-and-true tips to follow: 1. Clean. Leave no area unscrubbed; when you think you’ve finished cleaning, clean some more! 2. Declutter. Here’s a general rule of thumb to remember: Look in every room and eliminate about one-third of the items in there. 3. Depersonalize. Imagine you’re a huge fan of a particular team. If you leave up all of your fan merchandise and memorabilia, it could distract a buyer whose favorite team happens to be your team’s rival. You never want to offend or distract potential buyers by broadcasting your personal interests; let the house speak for itself. Hopefully, these three simple tips can get you started on the right path. If you have any questions on this or any other real estate-related topic, feel free to reach out to us via phone or email. Don’t forget to listen to the Team Lally Radio Show every Saturday on AM830! 

I'm bad, I'm bad, I know it, happy B-day to Benson, we talk about our featured area, the Bemiss Area of Spokane, Hays Park, junkyard converted to a field, sledding and stoking wood for the kids, hydroelectric trollies, what's to love? Featured home 1640 E Ostrander Ave, Shael Larson puts some personal love into his remodel flip, Matt talks about this ‘dam' Coronavirus, Home prep is on! Take a fresh look at your home, what do you notice? Is it time to declutter? Is your house ‘Pinteresting'? do I need a stager? Depersonalize, minimize family photos, Clean, clean, clean… “That grout is disgusting!” Housing stats remain consistent, slightly lower numbers month over month. 1.25 months of inventory continues to drive this seller's market. Follow us on the socials by searching the tag @EvoReal or visit us online at www.EvoReal.com

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Alisyn Malek, COO and Co-Founder, May Mobility. Alisyn talks about how her company is helping to define a totally new transportation system and what it is like transitioning from being an engineer to corporate innovator to founder and industry disruptor. Alisyn and Gregg discuss large macro systems and the delicate balance between simplicity and complexity. Of course, Alisyn speaks about her Top 3, a group of strong women who helped her find empathy, bravery, and to reflect on her own future career path. And, you have to hear what she says about “badass women” who support one another.   About Alisyn Malek Alisyn Malek is the COO and Co-Founder of May Mobility, Inc. May Mobility’s vision is to transform cities through autonomous technology, creating a safer, greener, more accessible world. They have made it their mission to reimagine transportation by developing and deploying autonomous shuttles that get people to their destinations safely and easily. Service has launched in Detroit, Columbus, Ohio, Providence, Road Island as well as Grand Rapids, Michigan. Alisyn was formerly the head of the innovation pipeline at General Motors. Prior to that role she was an investment manager at GM Ventures. During her tenure there, she led investment in the autonomous space, including the early negotiations with Cruise Automation, helping to cement GM’s autonomous strategy. As an automotive engineer, she led a global team to develop SAE Level 3 charging technology for GM’s Spark and Bolt EV Products. As well as supporting release of electrical components for the first generation Chevy Volt. Alisyn holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Michigan, Mechanical Engineering and German Language. Malek was recognized as a top ten female innovator to watch by the Smithsonian in 2018, named a top automotive professional under 35 to watch by LinkedIn in 2015 for her work in cutting-edge product development and corporate venture, and identified as a Crain's Detroit 20 in their 20’s awardee for her work in engineering and deployment of advanced charging systems.. Show Highlights Segment 1: Overview 1:00        Thinking through macros systems – societal/industrial systems, organization systems, and the leadership system. 3:18        Over the next decade – there will be less and less independent systems (with examples). 10:16      Alisyn Malek – May Mobility. Corktown Studios. And more. (General Motors) Segment 2: The “Top Three”   12:23      Alisyn’s ‘Top Three’ – Alyssa Jernigan – A clear dialogue. Seeing the blind spots. 14:44      Alisyn’s ‘Top Three’ – Vanessa Miller – Surround yourself with people who have different skills than you. Creating empathy. 18:20      Alisyn’s ‘Top Three’ – Elaina Farnsworth – A source of experience and guidance. Segment 3: Industry Disruption & Transformation   22:58      May Mobility – founded to solve a unique challenge facing the world today; an imbalance in access to mobility within the backdrop of increasingly congested cities and towns. 23:50      Look at global mobility marketplace and how they use ACES (autonomous, connected, electric, shared) vehicles. 28:04      Expanding May Mobility to the global market. (Toyota Motor Company.) 30:43      “The last mile is hard. That is a lot of what we are doing today.” 34:27      Being a leader in a growing organization: you have to be thoughtful to keep everyone growing in the same direction. 39:38      Creating a startup in Southeast Michigan and growing it for sustainability. Segment 4: Leadership & Wrapping Up 44:14      How do you accomplish everything at the same time? “Learning to forgive myself.” 47:59      “People don’t actually like women who are direct.” – being a woman leader in the automotive space. 49:11      Special advice for women: For any perceived minority...”Don’t take no as the first answer. And sometimes you just have to brush it off.” 51:32      Detroit Badass Ladies – There are a lot of bad ass ladies in this city and we need more excuses to get together and elevate ourselves to new levels of bad assery. 56:01      Advice for leaders: Actively listen. Depersonalize things. 58:54      Follow Alisyn Malek on LinkedIn and Twitter. Additional Information Contact Alisyn Malek: Alisyn’s LinkedIn Alisyn’s Twitter Contact May Mobility: May Mobility Website May Mobility Twitter May Mobility LinkedIn Contact Gregg Garrett: Gregg’s LinkedIn Gregg’s Twitter Gregg’s Bio Contact CGS Advisors: Website LinkedIn Twitter

MGW #23 - How to Retain Talent Welcome to the Mighty Good Work relaunch. The focus hasn’t changed – this is still a podcast for people who want to make work a place worthy of the time we dedicate to it and for leaders and aspiring leaders who are committed to inspiring the same.  We’ve tweaked the format, including a permanent new co-host, in the hopes of adding diversity of viewpoints, experience and topics for the benefit of our listeners.  We are excited to share version 2.0 with you and on that note, let’s get started! In this episode we focus on shifting both the thought process surrounding, dialogue about and facilitation of people quitting their jobs. With tenure averaging 18-24 months (and dropping), if you're thinking about why and how people leave their jobs in the right way, you have an opportunity to actually do something to retain your best and brightest longer. Conventional wisdom is that people leave their jobs – having outgrown the role.  The latest data would tell you that people leave people, more specifically, their managers.  We contend that this is not an either/or situation, but rather people leave “bad experiences” and as such leaders must address the issue more holistically. If you think about a workplace version of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, successful leaders fulfill those needs by creating a sense of community, providing opportunity for development and growth and communicating the value of their employees’ contributions. Recognition, appreciation and critical feedback are key to how people interpret their experience (i.e. positive or negative), growth (i.e. improvement or stagnation of work product/process) and contribution (i.e. perceived importance of), making all three critical parts of the feedback loop. An oft cited reason for leaving is a lack of meaningfulness/purpose in their work.  Find ways to tangibly connect individual contributions to outcomes. Strong leaders think big picture and balance methodology with results.  Do physical butts in seats matter if objectives are being met?  When is it ok to make process allowances if outcomes are achieved?  Conversely, when is it not?   We all have fear based reactions at times but how we address those slips matter.  A private apology may not be sufficient, as public acknowledgment goes a long way towards demonstrating a commitment to the company’s mission and values. Promotions to management positions should not be made lightly.  Tenure and the ability to perform hard skills consistently at an individual contributor level are not sufficient.  Introducing an unskilled/unsupported manager into your ecosystem can quickly lead to employee unhappiness and subsequent turnover.  Contrary to conventional wisdom, people do not necessarily have to be good at specific hard skills – be it writing code, accounting or creating content – to be leaders.  Recognize the ability to communicate vision and strategy and give those folks opportunities to lead/influence.  Don’t be so quick to dismiss the first-alerters – those you might chalk up to being hyper-sensitive or whiners.  They often can signal early warning signs of problems that if addressed at that point won’t manifest as bigger issues. Strong leaders do not think in terms of a static employment contract, but rather on that allows for change over time.  As employees’ lives evolve, what they need from work to support those changes also evolves.  If the role or the company’s needs do not allow for that, then understanding those limitations and being prepared to gracefully facilitate that transition is key. Strive for better than average tenue.  Nobody goes into a relationship with a predetermined end date in mind. You wouldn’t accept average product/service quality, sales results, etc. so investing in the things that keep your people engaged longer is just good business.  Find ways to measure and improve. How you handle attrition factors into retention, as this communicates/models how others can expect to be treated.  While it may seem counterintuitive, a common recurring theme revolves around the exit.    Depersonalize the situation.  Whether viewed as good or bad attrition, neither should it be viewed as an act of betrayal nor an opportunity to malign.  Your ability to facilitate genuine, amicable separations and relay that to your staff will strongly factor into others’ decisions to stay or go.   Exit interviews – the ability to give someone a chance to be heard – are important.  Better to get the information first-hand and be able to address it head-on rather than via social media or open forums (Blind, Glassdoor, etc.).  Strong leaders should view every employee exit as a way to create an ambassador of goodwill.  You never know where paths will intersect, whether as a boomerang employee, advocate, customer, or partner.  The ability to reengage with someone years later is a good litmus test of a successful exit.      

Here’s some good advice that I commonly give to those who are planning to sell their homes. When I walk into a home for a listing appointment and the seller asks me what they need to do to sell their house, I give them three key points of advice: 1. Make visible repairs. This means touching up paint on the walls to obscure stains or marks, cleaning up dirty carpets, or fixing a leak under the sink. All of the things a potential buyer will be able to see as they walk through your home should be in tip-top shape. 2. Depersonalize. By this, I don’t mean that you need to get rid of every little bit of humanity in your home. It’s important to show some personality and warmth. However, buyers don’t need to see a gallery of 50 family photos. You don’t want so much personalization that the buyers forget that the home has three bedrooms as opposed to four, for example. Try to neutralize the home so potential buyers can imagine themselves living there. “All of the things a potential buyer will be able to see as they walk through your home should be in tip-top shape.” 3. Declutter. For some, decluttering can be the worst. HGTV has ruined the process for a lot of people; all the homes featured on the show look like model homes, but normal people don’t live that way. The rule of thumb for decluttering is “when in doubt, get it out.” You’re going to move out anyway, so take the time to get all your stuff off the countertops, dust, remove extra furniture, and so on. You can put things in the garage if need be, but the less you have out, the more your home will shine—it’ll also seem larger and more spacious. Again, the less clutter you have, the more your buyers will be able to picture themselves living there. As your guide and consultant, I can tell you all that you’ll need to accomplish in terms of repairs, depersonalizing, and decluttering, as well as refer you to service providers that can help with those tasks that you may not want to do on your own. If you have any questions or if you’re ready to sit down and hash out a strategy, reach out to us. We’re here to help.

Before you put your home up for sale, there are a few steps you’ll need to take first. Here are seven of the most critical:  Declutter. Clearing out junk from your home will make it look cleaner and more spacious, which will give buyers a much better impression. When it comes to the items in your home while it’s open for showings, less is more.  Check your light fixtures. If any bulbs are broken or burnt out, now is the time to replace them. Your home should be impeccably bright while it’s up for sale.  Hire a handyman. You don’t need to go overboard with home repairs, but you should take care of any issues you’ve been putting off. The goal is to preemptively resolve any problems that would otherwise show up on an inspection report later on.  Touch up interior and exterior paint. Giving your home a fresh coat of paint, inside and out, can totally transform its appearance.  “Buyers want to see your listing as their future home—not your current one.” Hire professional cleaners. Buyers will be keeping an eye out for even the smallest speck of dust as they tour your home during showings and open houses, so hiring a professional to clean your home before you list is a must.  Depersonalize. Take down family photos, remove any sports paraphernalia, and store religious items while your home is on the market. As much as you cherish these things, they could make it difficult for buyers to imagine themselves living in your property. They want to see your listing as their future home—not your current one.  Stage. Studies show that staged homes tend to sell faster and for more money. Professional staging shows buyers your property’s potential. Following these steps will help you sell quickly and for top dollar. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

If you want to get the most bang for your buck when selling your home in a shifting market, follow these five simple tips.Want to sell your Hawaii Area Home? Get a home value reportWant to buy a Hawaii area home? Search all homes for saleSelling your home in a shifting market can cause some anxiety, but it doesn’t have to. Today we’d like to share five simple tips for improving your property before you list so that you can get the most bang for your buck: 1. Focus on curb appeal. Instead of spending the bare minimum, consider installing a sprinkler system or doing basic maintenance on your current one. A great front yard is a surefire way to capture any buyer’s attention and make a fabulous first impression. 2. Update the bathrooms. Studies show that bathroom renovations bring some of the best return on investment of any home improvement project. Switching out countertops, changing up your flooring, and even adding a fresh coat of paint can all go a long way in transforming the look and feel of your room. This will be especially important if your bathroom looks like something from decades past. However, steer clear of over-improving the room. You want your bathroom to look nice and modern, but not over the top.3. Declutter. Messy properties don’t give buyers an accurate idea of the space they can offer. Whether you choose to sell, donate, or trash unwanted items, it’s critical for you to get rid of any and all clutter before buyers step foot in your home. 4. Depersonalize. When buyers are walking through your property, they want to be able to envision themselves living there. So while your family photos might be special to you, it’s best to take them down while buyers are about. 5. Clean. This one seems like a given, but we can’t overstate how important it is. Nothing turns buyers off more than unpleasant odors and dust bunnies in the corners. Give your home a thorough deep cleaning. If you aren’t a fan of cleaning, yourself, then hire a professional to get the job done.If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thanks for tuning in to Episode 8! Today on the podcast we are talking about one of my favorite topics - staging a house to sell fast! We cover our top 5 tips to make your house stand out from the competition at your open house. As always we share all of our real estate adventures from the week and follow up with our always useful tips of the week. Thanks for listening. For the full list of our staging tips (10 total), head on over to the show notes at buildingbluebird.com/blog/8  For more behind the scenes shenanigans, follow me on Instagram at @buildingbluebird.

Today I am sharing five decorating and staging tips to help maximize the value of your home.Selling your Salt Lake City home? Get a free home value reportBuying a Salt Lake City home? Search all homes for saleDid you know that 63% of buyers will actually pay more for a move-in ready home? Decorating and staging your home can improve its look and feel. To help you maximize the value of your property, I am going to share five home decorating and staging tips for you to think about.1. Make repairs to the home. There are always a couple of repairs that need to be made. I love to say “pick five.” Sometimes there’s a baseboard missing, a light is missing, or a window is cracked. Find five things that need to be fixed, because fixing them will make your home look well-maintained.2. Make sure your home is white-glove clean. Your property should be spotless, both inside and out, and free of odors, as well.3. Look at the colors in your home. People love neutral colors. Paint over the large red wall that was once a great look with a neutral color. It is going to make it feel bright and will help modernize your home. Fresh coats of paint can also help your home smell like it's brand new.“You need to make sure that your property is spotless both inside and out as well as eliminate all odors.”4. Declutter your home. After we have already done some work and added color, you need to declutter. You either want to toss it, give it, or prioritize it. If there are things that you haven't touched in the last two years, you probably aren't going to use them again and can instead get rid of them.Less is more, and the more belongings you have, the more cluttered your home will feel. When you do stage your home, think about the buyer. If your home is in an area where 90% of the buyers are going to have kids and potentially a baby, consider putting a cradle in a room. If it is going to be a business executive that might buy the home, make a room an office.5. Depersonalize the home. Get rid of the religious photos and the collections. I also think that you should get rid of the personal photographs. The reason that this is important is that while you may worship Dale Earnhardt, not everybody does. You want to make it so that every consumer that goes in there can see what the home is and not what you love.If you have any additional questions about staging or would like a full list of staging recommendations, please feel free to contact us and we can get that to you. And, as always, if you are looking to buy or sell, reach out to us by phone or email. We would be happy to help.

What can you do to prepare your home for a great open house? Today, I have four steps that you can follow to ensure that your home presents in optimal condition for sale. 1. Depersonalize your home. It’s great that you’re really political and passionate about a particular candidate, but when it comes to showing your home, it’s a good idea to remove paraphernalia that’s politically or religiously charged. Similarly, take down your family photos so that your viewers can imagine themselves living there. You don’t want to turn away potential clients because they’re turned off by your personal beliefs. “When it comes to showing your home, it’s a good idea to remove paraphernalia that’s politically or religiously charged.” 2. Declutter. Put away your excess collectibles, artwork, decorations, and personal effects. You don’t want people to associate you with any kind of clutter; it might send the message that you haven’t been taking care of the home. 3. Make a good first impression. Clean up your yard and make it look ready for spring. 4. Be careful of what you leave out in your home. Err on the side of caution and put away your valuables and anything that has your personal information on it. If you have any questions about open houses or need any kind of consultation with a Realtor, reach out to us today. We’d be happy to be of assistance.

Today, I’d like to talk to you about getting your home ready to sell. The spring season is coming up fast, and this is the time when there seems to be a big flood of homes hitting the market. If you’re getting ready to put your home on the market, here are a few tips you can use to sell your home quicker and for a higher price. 1. Curb appeal. First impressions are important, so make sure the exterior of your home is in good shape. Clean up the dead leaves and trim your landscaping. It’s always a good idea to add some color, so plant fresh, vibrant flowers in neat beds. Additionally, clean the exterior of the house by power washing your siding and clearing out your gutters and soffits. 2. Decluttering. Clear out spare items you have laying around the house, including things on countertops, in cabinets, and any toys your kids might have left lying around.“Buyers tend to be put off by wallpaper, knowing how hard it can be to remove.” 3. Depersonalize. If you have pictures of your family hanging from the walls, it will be difficult for buyers to visualize themselves living in the home. 4. Deep cleaning. Vacuum, sweep, and mop your floors, and give everything a good dusting. 5. Minor projects. If your home is dated, something easy that you can do in order to sell the home quickly is to remove wallpaper. Buyers tend to be put off by wallpaper, knowing how hard it can be to remove. We can recommend a couple contractors who are very affordable to remove it for you. Instead of wallpaper, paint your home using neutral colors. If you have any questions about getting your home ready to sell, feel free to reach out to us. We can come take a look at your home and create a personalized plan for you.

What do you need to do to make your home show beautifully? I know the truth of the matter—we all live differently than when our home is on the market and we’re trying to sell it. When I was selling my home, I even vacated it so I could stage it properly. Here are a few tips that will make your home shine when it’s time to sell it. 1. Light your home up. Turn up all the lights and open all the blinds and curtains. We live in Portland where it can get a little gray sometimes, so no matter what, make your home as bright as possible. A good agent should turn on lights while they’re showing a home, but you never know for sure, so take care of that task for them. 2. Clear the counters. In the bathroom, you may have hairspray bottles that need to be cleared. In the kitchen, you might have a coffee maker and a toaster oven that need to be removed. In any case, clear your counters so they look big and expansive and remove all personal items sitting on them. 3. Clean the house. You can never have your house be too clean. You want it to look like a model home. “No matter what, make your home as bright as possible.” 4. Create an inviting scent. It doesn’t hurt to bake some cookies or do whatever you need to do to make the home smell good. You want people to stay longer than they normally would, and creating an inviting scent can do the trick. Avoid odors that are overly pungent or overwhelming, though. This means no fish dinners the night before. 5. Set the thermostat to a pleasing temperature. I once had a client who was out of town for a showing and set their home’s thermostat at an arctic freeze. As soon as we walked into that home with the potential buyer, we walked right back out. It was that uncomfortable. You don’t want your home to have that kind of effect. You want people to want to stay inside it. 6. Depersonalize the home. If you have a lot of trinkets, pictures, or other personal items cluttering the interior, people won’t remember the home itself. Remove these kinds of things and hide them. That includes anything for your pets as well. If you have any more questions about making your home shine during a showing or you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be glad to help you.

Prevailing, Not Relishing with Rebecca Coda and Rick Jetter Transformative Principal 195 Proactive paranoia is good paranoia Call people to the carpet in a professional way. Rebecca Coda and Rick Jetter are the authors of Escaping the School Leaders Dunk Tank: How to Prevail When Others Want To See You Drown. How to prevail instead of getting bummed out. Depersonalize the situation. Some reason they have ego, fear, jealousy, etc. Didn’t start with you, started with someone or something else. Alignments - aligning to different people. How people gather allies. If you’ve got an army behind you. Moving on How to deal with politicking. Nonviolent communication Call people to the carpet in a professional way. 4 step process for nonviolent conversation. Script, rehearse, prepared for curveball reactions Said with care and patience. Don’t want to be alone without a witness. You’re not effective if you’re feeling this way. Teacher Bullies How to be a transformative principal? It comes down to being willing to do what is right. How to be a transformative principal? You’ve gotta try!   Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Join my group coaching program Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey  

There are 10 things you must know if you want to sell your home for top dollar and leave no pennies on the table.Selling a home? Get a free home value reportBuying a home? Search all homes for saleWhat are the 10 things you absolutely must know to sell your home without leaving a penny on the table?1. Neutralize your home. Strong statements of wallpaper and paint may appeal to a select group of people, but most will see it as additional work if they buy the home. Paint, wallpaper, and carpet are usually matched with furniture that will change, so stay with neutral colors so all buyers can see their furniture in the home.2. Depersonalize your home. The buyer must see the house as their new home. Too many personal family items, pictures, trophies, posters, etc. will hinder this process. A few personal items are fine, but if you find yourself looking in each room at your things and not at the room, it’s time to remove some items and get the room down to the bare essentials.3. Declutter your home. Take everything off the floor that does not have to be there. More floor space makes the home seem larger. The same goes for countertops. Clutter is worse than dirt. Too much stuff makes the house confusing, and the buyer’s mind gets cluttered. Start packing! You’re moving anyway.4. Attack odors. People buy homes with all their senses. You may not be able to smell your pet, but believe me, others can. Strong food odors are also a turnoff. I used to buy frozen cookie dough and cut it into small pieces and put a piece or two on a cookie sheet in the oven at about 200 degrees for 30 minutes prior to a showing.5. Have a garage sale. I’ve shown hundreds of properties, and what people are most surprised by is a nice, clean, orderly garage. It speaks to the care that you take toward the rest of the house, and with a bit of effort, you can purge through things you no longer use or need and you will make room to pack your boxes.6. Horizontal surfaces. The eye naturally scans a room from left to right. By clearing off tables, minimizing shelves, and taking things off of your kitchen and bathroom counters, you are not only able to start packing, but you will be making your home more visibly pleasing for the purchaser.“If a buyer is at your front door, you should always open it. ”7. Mentally prepare yourself. Having your home on the market is never convenient. Buyers are on the hunt, and in addition to having your home ready, you must be mentally prepared to adjust your schedule in catering to these buyers.8. Be flexible. If a buyer is at your front door, you should always open it. If they are in the yard, then they are excited and ready to see it. Leaving work at a moment’s notice may be necessary to land the buyer, so be ready. Otherwise, something better may just be around the corner for those buyers.9. Don’t show your cards. As an agent, my job is to keep the buyer and seller apart. I ask my clients not to be home when their house is being shown. This is not possible as a FSBO (For Sale By Owner), so make sure not to let on where you are going because it could affect your bottom line.10. Ask an expert such as myself. I have helped hundreds of home sellers obtain top dollar. Some paid me a commission, others did not. I am happy to be your resource. Everybody needs a good Realtor—even FSBOs.If you are selling your home or looking to buy a new one and would like to schedule a strategy session, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. If you’d like to receive a copy of my “90-Step Marketing Plan” or you’d like to learn more about my team, visit Bowinn.com.I look forward to speaking with you!

If you’re preparing your home for the market, you need to follow the three D’s. Here’s how doing this will get your home show ready.Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value reportWant to buy a home? Search all homes for sale When getting ready to list your home, the best way to prepare it for the market is by remembering the three D’s: declutter, depersonalize, and damage. What do I mean by these three terms?Doing these three things will have your home market-ready in no time. Declutter: When going through your home, look for any clutter that’s laying on the floor or anything that’s out of place. Your kitchen and bathroom countertops especially should be free and clear of any personal items. Getting rid of those things makes it easier for buyers to look at clean, clear spaces. Depersonalize: Along with the clutter, look for personal items and mementos like photos to remove from the walls and countertops. You want buyers to be able to envision themselves in the home—not you. Damage: Look for anything that needs to be repaired within your home. I’m not saying hire an inspector to inspect your home for things that aren’t clear; I’m saying look for things that are obvious so you can get them repaired before any buyers can spot them. If you need any help or have any questions about getting your home on the market, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to hearing from you!

There are five simple things you can do to your home to get it ready for sale.Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Here are five ways you can prepare your home for sale:1. Clean & declutter. Remove any excess furniture and belongings that are on the countertops or shelving to make the interior space feel more open.2. Depersonalize. Remove any photos or personal items that are specific to your family and lifestyle so that the new buyers can picture their family in that space."The way the home looks from the curbis what draws buyers inside." 3. Do minor repairs. You don’t necessarily need to retile the bathroom or remodel the kitchen, but you do want to take care of other minor things, like making sure the doors and cabinets open and close correctly, patching up holes and nicks in the walls, or repainting the walls and trimming where needed.4. Enhance curb appeal. Make sure that the exterior of the home and yard is clean and tidy. One thing that makes a big impact is adding bright and colorful flowers and pots. Remember, it’s the way the home looks from the curb that draws buyers inside.5. Detach emotionally. Start to think of it as a house rather than your home. You want to visualize the new buyers moving in and yourself moving on to the next stage of your life. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding this topic, please feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to helping you in any way I can.

Staging your home is incredibly important when selling. Today, I’ll go over six tips to help you stage your home for top dollar. First impressions are the only impression. It’s important that people feel warm and welcome when they approach your home. You only have one chance to make a first impression, so make sure the exterior of your home is clean and fresh for the spring market. Declutter your entryway, trim trees and bushes, and add some fresh mulch to your yard. These are cheap, easy ways to spruce up your exterior. Always be ready for home showings. You never know when a buyer is going to walk through that door, especially since so many schedule showings at the last minute. Before you leave for work each day, make sure that all of your beds are made and that the kitchen and bathrooms are picked up. Kitchens and bathrooms really do sell homes. Small updates, like new paint or hardware, can make a dated kitchen look like new. Updating to stainless steel appliances or bronze fixtures can make a huge difference to buyers. “Depersonalize and declutter your house.” Take the home out of your house. That means you should remove any personal items, like personal photos. Invest in a storage unit and get rid of about a third of your stuff. Pull stuff out of your closets so that they appear half empty. The more open you can make your home, the better it will be for showings. Conceal animal accessories. Not everyone likes animals in their home. If you have pets, the best rule of thumb is out of sight, out of mind. I also recommend that you get some air fresheners. You might not be able to smell your pets, but buyers will definitely detect the pet odor in your house. Hire an informed real estate agent with an aggressive marketing plan who will price your home right. Pricing and marketing are key to selling your home, and if you follow the other five tips as well, you can sell for top dollar. If you have any other questions about selling your home, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

It's Transformational Thursday, you guys!   And we're diving into one of my most favorite topics- INTUITION- a true superpower!     I'm so fortunate to be joined by my guest today, Caroline Frenette, who has dedicated so much go her life to studying and applying intuition to life and business.   Caroline, certified Transformative Coach® (A.K.A. Supercoach) is the founder of The Insight Mastermind, the author of the upcoming book “WAKE UP Your Inner CEO™ & Create a THRIVING Business” and the host of The Caroline Frenette Show; a podcast dedicated to bringing the understanding of the Three Principles to businesses worldwide.    Caroline has spent the past 10+ years researching the human intuitive process as it applies specifically to business building & entrepreneurship, immersing herself as a research participant in over 25 well-known business courses and conducting experimentation with her own businesses, as well as those of her clients, and investing over $100,000 to date in her quest to help business owners develop a deep inner security, confidence and strength that will transform the way they do business forever.   Caroline's research and professional interests have led her to explore various opportunities around the world, her next venture & dream being to develop a non-profit to teach women in developing countries how to unleash their inner CEO™ and create THRIVING businesses that impact their community positively.   Caroline works with entrepreneurs, leaders and visionaries who want to unleash their full creative potential, achieve higher levels of performance and create better results in their lives and business.   In this episode, you'll hear Caroline's three top tips for creating more joy in life, work, and love:  1.  Choose Your Thoughts 2. Depersonalize the Opinions of Others 3. Practice Presence   I can't wait to dive in! To get in touch with Caroline please visit carolinefrenette.com

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Selling your Richmond area home? Get a free home value report  Buying a Richmond area home? Click here for full MLS access. It doesn't feel like spring is anywhere near, as we continue to have unseasonably cold weather here in Richmond. However, it will be here before you know it, so I thought I would take the time today to share some tips on how to add value to your home once the spring selling season arrives.Appliances: Updating your appliances is the number one way to add value to your home. Kitchens and bathrooms sell homes - making sure they look nice will go a long way toward getting you top dollar. Painting: Adding a fresh layer of neutral-colored paint to your walls will make a huge difference when showing your home.Staging: Homes that are professionally staged sell for 3%-6% more money on a national level. Here at the Richmond Realty Team, we pay to have a staging consultation done for all of our clients. It's a very effective way to draw buyers to your home, and we strongly encourage it. Depersonalize: Sometimes it's hard for buyers to imagine themselves living in your home. We recommend taking personal pictures and items off the walls and surfaces.If you have any questions about how you can add value to your home, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, don't hesitate to give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to help you out! 

downloadon iTunesWas it an act of heroism or an act of terrorism ?  An act of war or a performance art piece ?  A movie or a television program ?  A defining moment for a generation or an ordinary shitty day on Earth glorified by exceptional PR muscle ?  This week on Talking bout Practice, Billy Ray Stupendous and I are joined by Dr Peter and Dr Eran -- two veterans of th Livejournal decade -- to talk 'bout September 11, 2001.  We get earnest.  We tell jokes.  We suffer insufferable audio quality.  In th 75th minute, a third doc, Doc Carnage, hops on and redirects th conversation toward matters explosive. In th end, drowned out by echoes of our own voices, there's but one matter upon which all involved concur: this was th worst podcast ever made, a real holocast.  Table of contents:00:00  "Search & Destroy" performed by the Stooges03:19  Eating while podcasting 04:57  Where were you? | "I love 9/11"07:29  "I was doing my psychiatry rotation" 09:05  Everybody loved New York for a few minutes | disenchantment 10:32  Ad hoc community feelings | th birth of Islamophobia | a movie villain | 9/11 party13:44  Opinions vs insight14:55  Getting used to it in Israel vs th Impossible American Event17:44  Co-opting 9/11 to enhance personal drama | "irretrievable loss" | knowing nothing and feeling everything | being a brown person 21:16  Indians who took preventive measures  22:27  Improbability | audio problem | th fading of 9/11 27:33  "The entire world jumped the shark" | squandering sympathy 30:13  An attempt not to be cynical | Hurricane Sandy | ad hoc community vis-à-vis "tragedy-based relationships"32:29  Flight security theatre 36:55  What nobody wants to admit | predator-prey evolution | "Sounds of the Japanese Doomsday Cults" 38:49  On mellowing out & focusing on things you can change39:49  On leaving local matters to th locals | Katrina relief | th inherent corruption of large organizations46:08  Slow-motion disasters | Sandy relief | breaking relief orgs into smaller units52:00  Sexy tragedies vs nonsexy ones | 9/11 in Syria every day | on whether we ought to give a damn54:16  A case for depopulating th earth | terrorists as heroes, heroes as terrorists | "the central evil thought"57:00  "Suicide has killed more people than war" 57:55  Cameo: Rubik58:11  "It's almost like snuff films" | Real life is a movie, too | eliminating the implements of killing1:01:39  Th Cold War of Reproduction | "my utopian seed" | "9/11 makes me so horny" 1:03:19  Gallows human | 9/11 jokes | Diego Castillo's Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joke | Gordon Meuse's suicide | cosmic joke1:06:19  If you were an Alan Moore character | Cameo 2: Rubik | This is our worst podcast ever 1:07:51  A recommendation: "Have You Forgotten?" by Darryl Worley | spitting on th American flag | starting a war over nothing 1:12:11  Think out loud bout remote warfare | depersonalization 1:14:30  Doc Carnage joins th 'cast | "I wanna make your wife feel at home" | Michael Bay explosions1:16:49  Do you have any strong opinions on drone warfare? | Clint's battlefield laptop | th boredom of war | what you can see on infrared  1:23:47  How ground warfare might be less damaging psychologically to its participants than drone warfare | on knowing or not knowing whether you killed anyone | Depersonalize might not be th right word | th shower scene in Psycho1:28:42  How th Nazis did it in th concentration camps | We haven't found a way to not have damage | desensitized as a nation 1:33:21  "You do your job or you die" | on duty to yr fellow soldiers | Pokemon vs war1:36:11  On th effect of homogeneity and scale on Israel's attitude to war | on th effect of intellectual isolationism 1:40:30  Israel's military 1:41:33  Eran vs other Israelis | ad hoc rooting interests | Clint begins a rebuttal ... 1:45:33  Reverb obliterates th debate | This is th worst podcast o.a.t. | I hate this podcast | This sucks 1:49:39  Bonus Track: b-side to Michael Jackson's "Man in th Mirror"