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Visit EOFire.com for complete show notes of every Podcast episode. A leader in industrial design, entrepreneur Martin is the founder of KEEN® Footwear and Focal Upright™. Sculptural form and natural structures inspire his design aesthetic, helping him create many of the market trends and innovative products used today.

Our mission is simple: make work play in spaces across the globe. You have to work. You probably have to work in an office. But you do not have to be bored and uncomfortable. Focal Upright empowers you to break free from your sedentary lifestyle, embrace your humanity and add a little play into your day, as well. The human body evolved to move throughout the day. The human mind evolved to be creative through play. It is about time your office environment evolved to meet the needs of the modern worker through better design and better tools. Martin is the founder and head of design. As CEO, he does whatever it takes on a daily basis, but is happiest working on the steady stream of innovative products for the company. Keeping up with his thoughts (and prototypes) is his biggest challenge, regularly leaving a trail of flotsam in his wake. Martin is perhaps best known as the founder of KEEN Footwear. He enjoyed a long career as a footwear designer before turning to designing furniture. Martin is a graduate of the Industrial Design program at the Ohio State University. He has received numerous awards for his work and is a frequent speaker at design and entrepreneurial events. As often as he can be, Martin’s on a sailboat, bike, or paddle board. http://www.focaluprightfurniture.com https://www.facebook.com/FocalUprightFurniture https://twitter.com/focalupright

Perri Chase had wealth, has lost wealth… now, she’s a Transformational Coach who knows that what “got you this far, won’t get you the whole way”. She specializes in working with clients who want to unlock that next level of possibility, energy and break the “old pattern” operating systems we all carry through life. Perri works with people who want to have a large impact on humanity through building and leading companies and being in service to others. She has a deep personal practice in all the methods she uses with clients, and has coaches and teachers that support her so that she can support you. Prior, Perri had a long career in the talent space as an Executive Recruiter working with financial institutions in New York, Europe and Asia.  She also spent time as the founder of two startups, Unroll.me (acquired by Rakuten) and Archively.  More recently she has successfully worked with startups on strategic positions like VP of Engineering, VP of Data Science, and VP of Marketing. She has a deep understanding of organizational structure, talent strategy and has negotiated more than 50 million dollars worth of salary in her career. On this show we discuss the election, boundaries, and finding our way. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Pontificating the nuance of the election Shadow in your life blocks your from what you want Sometimes things have to get messy before they get clean Money doesn’t bring happiness nor freedom We’re more alike than we are different Why your beliefs and fears create your world around you Shutting down her company without saving ego Why boundaries, saying yes or no, is not an act of commerce Resistance can look like avoidance, self-sabotage, perfectionism, superiority, and criticism Receiving vs Gripping Why you need to be open Doing indulgent things to start your day Feeling is healing The power of the feminine quality – emotions, feelings, and the less structured. and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: http://perrichase.com The DNA Journey Video It’s not about the nail video Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and...

Emotions are an incredibly powerful part of our humanity. They can move you to phenomenal heights of achievement or draw you into self-destructive behaviors. What if you could turn those negative emotions around? So many people simply yield to these fear-filled compulsions by default… when they don’t have to. You can, instead, use proven, intentional techniques to redirect your focus and mindset. On this show I discuss my own vulnerability and how you are not alone in your struggle. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Our cruise with Regent Cruise Lines Why you’re not alone in your struggle Facing your own fears and insecurities The stress of the entrepreneur Becoming intentional grow, self-care Three ways to overcome negative emotions Action, Focus, & Speech Motion influences emotion Overcoming imposter syndrome Feeling is healing Master your emotions and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Regent Cruise Lines Podcast with Ann Handley, Imposter Syndrome Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Dave Sanderson was the last person off of the plane, US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson.” Within only a few moments in the air, two engines went dead and Captain Sully glided into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. The movie Sully, starring Tom Hanks, is about this story. Dave was the last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and safety of others, risking his own life in frigid water to help other passengers off the plane. Despite the hazards to himself, Sanderson thought only of helping others and emerged from the wreckage with a mission: to encourage others to do the right thing. That experience profoundly changed his life and today he travels the globe sharing his inspirational and motivational leadership messages to help people make a difference in how they do business and live their lives. On this show we discuss entrepreneurship, teamwork, and his newest book, Moments Matter. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Dave and Captain Sully share the same birthday You’re never too big to do menial work How can you serve the customer at a higher level Working for Tony Robbins as head of security The crash of the plane into the Hudson “Do the right thing and God will take care of you.” Faith, assessing risk, leadership, teamwork, communication Check your ego at the door Flight plan for your personal plane crash Never be afraid to ask questions and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Dave’s Twitter,@DaveSanderson2 Dave’s website: davesandersonspeaks.com Dave’s Book:  Moments Matter Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot...

Bryce Prescott knows that the rules of success are more than principles of business, but executing through the challenges, trials, and emotions. In late 2014, Mr. Prescott started what became The Rules of Success Podcast as an outlet to share his perspective about life and all of it’s challenges and blessings. The show focuses on the areas of health, spirituality, relationships and business. The purpose is to provide the listener a fast track to both enjoy quicker success and to avoid unnecessary pitfalls. The success he has enjoyed has come with it’s fair share of failure and embarrassment, and it is the polarity of his experiences that is the basis for his refreshing take on balance, success and true achievement. On this show we discuss persevering through business challenges, mindset, and healthy living. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Being the right person at the right time, at the right place Maintaining an abundant mindset Why you don’t have to have all of the answers Masterminds, Coaching, and Meditating Success leaves clues Life has a clock on it, cancer Eating healthy Using creativity to cleanse yourself of fear and resentment and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Bryce’s Twitter, @iamMrPrescott Bryce’s website: iammrprescott.com Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks

Martin Keen comes from a long line of craftsman. Martin's father was known to build furniture and both his father and grandfather made shoes. It is no surprise that Martin followed in their footsteps. After going to industrial design school and experiencing many injuries in a sailboat, Martin designed a sandal with protective toe gear for sailors. His successful design led to the creation of Keen Footwear, a company that still exists today. While Martin was working as a designer and a consultant for other companies, he realized that his creativity suffered when he was sedentary. He began tinkering in his barn and built an upright seat device that kept him energized by correcting his posture. The first prototype was created in 1995 but Martin didn't launch Focal Upright until 2012. Today Martin and his wife, Mary (who appears as a surprise guest in this episode!), continue to build Focal Upright Furniture with the help of Venture for America Fellows. In total, Focal has hired 6 Fellows and continues to be an amazing partner to VFA. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about Martin's journey from shoe designer to furniture designer and why standing isn't the answer.

Jonathan Fields has cracked the code on living a good life. He’s a dad, husband, serial entrepreneur, growth strategist and award-winning author, Jonathan Fields inspires possibility. He currently runs mission-driven media and education venture, Good Life Project®, where he and his team lead a global community in the quest to live more meaningful, connected and vital lives. You can find him regularly featured in the media, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, FastCompany, Inc., and thousands of other places that sound cool, but don’t impress his daughter all that much. On this show we discuss talking about living a life of intention with vitality, contribution, and connection. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Vitality: optimizing your physical and mental well-being Contribution: the way you bring your gifts to the world Connection: the in-between of you and everyone else The power to choose our response Your state of mind and state of being have no separation, constant feedback mechanism Taking care of your animal Positive affect has a very real role in your physiology, your cognitive function, and your creativity Emotional contagion – the team takes on the emotional state of the leader We are wired to require love and belonging We know ourselves so poorly – we are better served to study what The sense of safety you have when you find your tribe When you kill the uncertainty, you kill the possibility Certainty is a closing of the mind Comparison kills and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: TheGoodLifeProject.com JonathanFields.com Jonathan’s new Book: How to Live a Good Life: Soulful Stories, Surprising Science, and Practical Wisdom Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review...

Matt Miller started a business and became an entrepreneur out of necessity. His finances weren’t matching his family’s needs and the economy wasn’t pushing business forward. In over the span of a week, four children knocked on his door selling things to raise money for their schools… Matt got an idea. His business Today, Matt and his team provide passive fundraising for over 2000 schools in over 23 states. Selling spirit stickers through vending machines, his company is supporting school needs while providing a living for his family. On this show, we discuss the challenges of building a business, getting a coach, and challenging your own limiting beliefs. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: When the economy changed, I had to change Helping schools raise money to support school activities through selling spirit stickers Getting into schools were challenging until we got into an education tradeshow Learning how to shift to a Franchise model helped The speed of the group is set by the speed of the leader Coaching helped me, as an outsider, see things I was blind to Too many people expect things to change overnight and it’s simply not true Using a creative approach to teach positive lessons If you have an idea, start moving forward with it and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Free ebook, Live Your Dreams: Top 10 Reasons Why You Need To Start A Vending Business Matt@ssvbusiness.com http://ssvbusiness.com Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki Book: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for...

While my family visited the island of Oahu, an old friend that was in my youth group 25 years ago invited me on to speak to the 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion. I absolutely agreed to present and instead of talking about leadership or technology or any of the things I speak about professionally.. I spoke about some really uncommon topics for the military, because I felt it necessary to help them connect with their mindset and soul. It was so warmly received, I was given permission to share it publicly… and that’s what we’re going to do today. I’m sharing with you, the recording of that speech with soldiers of the US Army base in Hawaii. Not only did it impact them, I believe it will be encouraging to you too. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Angus’ story of failure and self-sabotage Manhood Matrix Realizing you’re not along in your situation The power of sharing with someone else and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Jeff Brown has been practicing excellence and consistency for the past 29 years behind a microphone; first as an award-winning broadcaster and now as a successful podcaster, business and podcast coach, and speaker. Since July 2013, Jeff has served as host of the Read to Lead Podcast, a three-time Best Business Podcast nominee, featuring interviews with today’s best business book authors including, Seth Godin, John Maxwell, Gary Vaynerchuk, Simon Sinek, Chris Brogan, Brian Tracy, Dan Miller, and over 100 more. Jeff and his work have been featured in Inc. and Entrepreneur, the blogs of Seth Godin, Chris Brogan, Jeff Goins and Social Media Explorer, as well as publications like The Nashville Business Journal, The Tennessean, and over 100 other blogs and podcasts. On this show we discuss the power of reading, lifelong learning, and planning your next career before you need to. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Learning to read a book a week Jeff’s story of becoming a podcaster Getting laid off of his job Finding peace with a scary place of unemployment Podcast shows that Jeff was listening to in the beginning Practice excellence with consistency – over time that will pay off Learning tricks to calm myself when interviewing influencers Sharing with young people how different they world has been afforded them Passing on experiences with the next generation Being a lifelong learner Advancing your career through reading – accelerating yourself over 90% of the competition “Be so good that people can’t ignore you” Steve Martin Planning your next move of career NOW, before you have to Make it a practice to share other people’s work more than your own and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: @TheJeffBrown Jeff@readtoleadpodcast.com Jeff@podcasteracademy.com Pat Flynn – Podcasting resources Cliff Ravenscraft’s podcasting resources Success Magazine Article – You Economy Book: The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do Book: The End of Jobs: Money, Meaning and Freedom Without the 9-to-5 Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright...

Chris Marlow, in 2007, met a starving young orphan living in an abandoned gas station in Zimbabwe. That encounter compelled him to start Help One Now and dedicate his life to seeking justice by empowering leaders and organizing tribes to launch global movements that do good. On this show we discuss making small actions to create huge impact in eliminating global poverty. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The world needs all of us do small things Success is great, but success that makes a difference in the world is better How do we tackle big issues without losing ourselves in the mass need The business community is so important to dealing with extreme poverty We can’t simply throw money at problems, we must be strategic Investing in local, high-capacity leaders is what brings change and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Immigration, World Poverty and Gumballs Twitter: @ChrisMarlow Help One Now Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Kevin Roberts is, personally, experiencing a fail of his own creation. Recently, he did an interview for Business Insider and, unfortunately, was quoted saying some very irresponsible comments regarding gender equality in the advertising industry. This fail has cost him his roles as Chairman Saatchi & Saatchi, and Head Coach Publicis Groupe. This interview was recorded before his career went sideways and I wrestled with publishing this show. In fact, I did reach out to his team to offer an opportunity for Kevin to share his side of the story.  Unfortunately, they did not reply. Regardless, I believe the content shared in this conversation is still packed with valuable content. I ask that you provide a level of grace to this man for a mistake he’s made and trust that this was a lesson for him to learn and grow… we all deserve that. On this show, we discuss Kevin’s new book, 64 Shots, the rapid changes in today’s world, and approaching it differently and positively. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: VUCA world – Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, & Ambiguous Why it’s about execution, pivot, responsiveness, leadership at every level Super VUCA world – Vibrant, Unreal, Crazies, Astounding Paradox of business bloodsport and leadership by compassion Play the beautiful game, not the brutal The power of making happy choices IQ + EQ + TQ + BQ + CQ The need for talent inspiration Create better leaders, not better managers HR administrators, Responsibility, Learning, Recognition, and Joy and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Twitter: @KRConnect 64 Shots: Leadership in a Crazy World Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work. 

Michael Bungay Stanier states that leadership is often missing the coaching opportunities that truly make managing easier and leading more empowering. In his new book, The Coaching Habit, Michael gives super practical direction on how to  effectively interact with your team. Our guest is the founder and Senior Partner of Box of Crayons, a company that helps people and organizations all over the world do less Good Work and more Great Work. Box of Crayons is best known for its coaching programs that give busy managers the tools to coach in 10 minutes or less. On this show we discuss gaining more time, leading well, and empowering you employees… all by instilling a smart coaching habits. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Being more coach-like in your leadership Why your should stay curious a little longer before rushing to solve issues Be lazy, be curious, and be often Your advice monster needs to back down Being more coach-like in your leadership Why your should stay curious a little longer before rushing to solve issues Be lazy, be curious, and be often Your advice monster needs to back down The brain is always seeking to be safe – sense of tribe, expectation, rank, & autonomy Karpman drama triangle – victim, persecutor, and rescuer and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Twitter: @boxofcrayons Michael’s Company:  Box of Crayons Michael’s Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to...

It’s the Fiftieth episode and I wanted to do something a little different. For many of you that don’t know me, I wanted to have someone else ask me the tough questions, to get me to share a deeper side on myself. So I got in the hotseat. As such, I asked my friend Peter Awad, host of the Slow Hustle podcast to come and ask me the tougher questions. You may remember him from episode #033. His line of questioning takes you into my past, my background, and story. If you’re new to the show, you’ll gain insights into how I got to where I am and how unusual this crazy journey has been for me and my family. On this show we discuss talking about yourself, building a personal brand, and putting yourself “out there”. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Defending the underdogs Countering the feelings of being isolated Why you’re alone in your struggle There’s more to your story Angus’ back story in the hotseat Learning that you’re loved because of who you are, not what you do A peak into my new book, Empowering Work What Angus started Up In Your Business What Angus’ twelve month plan is Angus singing some classical music and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Peter Awad’s podcast, Slow Hustle Episode #033 with Peter Awad Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Living in the present is an easy concept to understand, but not always an easy one to walk out. For many, the past keeps us in a state of longing or regret. We either want to get back to the “good ol’ days” or feel crippled by the pain of some negative experience. For others, the future is a perpetual pursuit for “this”, the thing that once you achieved, isn’t as good as the “next” thing. We endlessly chase after the role, relationship, position, income, accolade, or pinnacle that will bring happiness. Life is often a distraction of comparison, and the pressures of “perfection’. On this show I’m flying solo to share with you some life-giving encouragement, connecting you to your inner core of power, and cultivate a sense of life satisfaction. You’ll need these: Info on my Coaching products Coaching and Mastermind assessment:  www.EmpoweringMastermind.com In This Episode, You’ll Discover: A note from one of our listeners Joseph Campbell said, “In the cave you fear lies the treasure you seek.” Two perspectives to living in the past The exhaustion of living in the future Today – The Only Day Actually Yours Facing fears Empowering visualization exercise Stop feeling trapped Angus’ coaching and mastermind The visualization exercise that changed Angus’ life and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Jeff Brown and his Read to Lead Podcast Coaching and Mastermind assessment:  www.EmpoweringMastermind.com Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe...

Hans Early-Nelson inquired with coaching needs. He’s an artisan metalsmith from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who specializes in custom metal fabricating, blacksmithing and jewelry.    In the email Hans sent me, he posed some initial questions around business struggles he was having. I replied with my initial thoughts and then offered to do a pro-bono coaching call to see if we could explore his challenges a little more deeply. I think his experience equals a number of entrepreneurs I’ve talked to and wanted to capture his words so you could see you’re not alone if you have the same challenged. Hans allowed me to record it for the show – the call has been slightly edited for time, but not for content. On this show we discuss trying to find creativity, being inspired, and how to leverage what you have in order to grow and and move your company forward. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The difficulties of staying focused on your products Being routinely inspired Staying enthusiastic about old products while trying to develop R&D on new products Improving conversion to buyers Nurturing customers Why saying YES to one thing requires saying NO to something else and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Primitive Precision Custommade Etsy Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely...

Gary Vaynerchuk believes self-awareness is a critical component to success. But what does in mean to be aware of self? Gary started off trading baseball cards, sold wine for his father’s business, started a Youtube channel called Wine Library for said Father’s brand and then turned it into a $60 Million phenomenon. Then he launched a media company, invested in a bunch of startups and co-launched a $25 Million VC seed fund. In his book, #AskGaryVee, Gary states the only chapter that should be read twice is chapter 17 – Self-awareness. On this show, we talk about family and the impact of being self-aware. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why Gary doesn’t communicate with his family when he travels Gary knows this lifestyle isn’t sustainable for his children Teaching there’s winners and losers Being kind to every person no matter who they are and what they do Building enormous amounts of self confidence in my kids Gratitude, empathy, and self awareness are the billion dollar coconut water idea When you know who you are, everything changes Knowing and accepting who you are Working really hard does not include mismanaging your personal relationships The wartime general you want around you when times are difficult and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Twitter @garyvee Website: www.garyvaynerchuk.com Youtube: Gary Vaynerchuk Gary’s book: Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on...

A leader in industrial design, entrepreneur Martin is the founder of KEEN® Footwear and Focal Upright™. Sculptural form and natural structures inspire his design aesthetic, helping him create many of the market trends and innovative products used today.

Dale Richardson has always lived from a place of leadership. Even as the youngest of four growing up in Virginia, he relentlessly pursued to lead in college, social organizations, law school, and his law firm. Why? Influence. However, after a tragic accident, he was given a second chance. The idea of influence transitioned a him to a motivation of helping others. Dale become a John Maxwell Team certified Speaker, Trainer and Coach to impact people on an entirely new level. In addition, he began hosting his own podcast, Live The Goals, inspired by Maxwell’s book, the “21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” On this show, we have a powerful discussion around current events, leadership, race, and seeking to understand one another in a world of misunderstanding. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How leadership plays in all aspects of our life and family “Leadership is influence, Nothing Less, Nothing More.”– John Maxwell Developing influence with people Why you can only lead people to the level you are The Law of process and achieving the goals we want The Law of sacrifice, giving up to go up Not living for goals but living the goals Seeking to understand before we judge Perspective from proximity, the closer you are, the more you understand Our culture of criticism Giving second chances and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Quote: “Nobody has it easy, everybody has issues. You never know what people are going through. So pause before you start judging, criticizing, or mocking others. Everybody is fighting their own unique war.” ~ author unknown Dale Richardson Twitter: @LiveTheGoals His podcast: Live the Goals Book Mentioned: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (10th Anniversary Edition) Dales Mastermind: livethegoals.com/freeclass Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work. 

Kelly Roach developed her mindset as a young child growing up with little resources. As she got older, tenacity and perseverance carried her through college, NFL cheerleading, and being a Fortune 500 executive. Now, she’s the host of the top rated Unstoppable Success Radio podcast, an International best-selling author, and the CEO of Kelly Roach Coaching. On this show, we discuss growing us as a Pastor’s kids, building a business, and developing the effective selling skills. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Growing up without a lot of money Mindset before mechanics You decide between success and sabotage Worthiness and gratitude Learning an entrepreneurial spirit There is no perfect situation to start a business Sales is serving Results-based selling and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Twitter @kellyroachint Website: kellyroachcoaching.com Free Report:  Automation-Secrets.com Text “AutomateReport” to 44222 (all one word) Kelly’s Book: Unstoppable Her podcast: Unstoppable Success Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page. Join our Private Facebook Group community. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thank you for joining me, until next time!

Scott Monty built his own personal brand and then left the corporate world to build his own company, Scott Monty Strategies. He offers wise, actionable insights to help you build your own. Scott spent six years as an executive at Ford Motor Company, as a strategic adviser on crisis communications, influencer relations, customer service, innovative product launches and more. He speaks to groups and advises brands and agencies to help them embrace the fundamentals of human communication in the digital age. His clients have included Walmart, IBM, Coca-Cola, American Airlines, T-Mobile and GE Software. Scott has been ranked by The Economist as number one atop the list 25 Social Business Leaders and by Forbes as one of the top 10 influencers in social media. He’s an internationally recognized leader in digital communications, digital transformation, social media and marketing. As a little treat, you’ll also hear him speak about his ongoing affinity and podcast, I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. On this show we discuss talking about yourself, building a personal brand, and putting yourself “out there”. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why the term “Expert” should be granted by peers There’s a thought leader and a thought doer Platforming employees as a voice of the brand How Marketers have ruined everything Authentic brand building Doing the work The terrifying and liberating experience of your own company Putting yourself out there Not B2B or B2C, but B2I – Business to individual Why you should learn from your mistakes The fear of succeeding and more! Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ScottMonty.com Twitter: @ScottMonty The Full Monty Newsletter I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere podcast Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the left or bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each...

Martin Keen was an innovation leader for Saucony, Timberland and several other shoe companies before he developed his own hybrid brand, Keen Footwear. After selling his Keen Footwear ownership to his partner, he left to create a new office furniture dedicated to a healthier style of working. His company Focal Upright builds adjustable stand-up desks and chairs to create an active office with the mission to make work play. On this show, we talk about creativity, the difficulty of corporate innovation, and building businesses. Shop Focal Upright today. (affiliate link) In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How we’ve changed the physical features of our species through footwear and chairs Building the best products are typically born of your own need What it’s like working with your spouse to build a business How to get into creative flow The 110% of starting a business How  awareness of your feelings and thoughts can help you be more productive Martin Keen’s AHA moment after September 11 How to minimize your risk by doing your homework The power of feedback Surrounding yourself with people smarter than you are Why being cheeky and a little irreverent can be a good thing in a conservative market Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Email:  martin@focalupright.com Twitter:  @MartinKeen Shop Focal Upright today. (affiliate link) Support:  info@focalupright.com Keen Footwear Venture for America Program Ever work at a standup desk and could use a little support? With the Focal Upright system, you can be more productive longer, while engaging your full body for a healthier and fun way to work.  (affiliate link) Thanks for Listening! Thanks...

Host Brad Kearns talks with Martin Keen, CEO of Focal Upright Furniture—a cutting edge company headquartered in Rhode Island. Focal Upright is responsible for a wildly popular line of functional furniture products, including their unique leaning and mobile seats and assorted upright desk options. Martin discusses the many health hazards of prolonged sitting (electrical activity ceases in your leg muscles, fat metabolism enzymes decline by 90%, calorie burning minimizes, blood flow to brain is reduced, spine is compressed, hip flexors tighten, etc.) and how assuming an upright position can deliver exceptional health benefits.  Unlike other standup desk setups that are all-or-nothing propositions and can often represent too daunting a transition from decades of sitting at work, Martin asserts that the Focal Mogo leaning chair allows you to transition into an upright work setup without needing a chair as a safety valve. This is because the Mogo can support all of your weight when desired, while promoting a stable and elongated spine position. Interestingly, none of the Focal employees have chairs, but they do have a designated lounge (with couches, etc.) where they can go to take a true and authentic break from work. When they return to their desks, they put they bodies, and minds, into an optimal position to focus and get work done! Enjoy this interesting conversation with one of the leaders in the dynamic workstation movement!