Podcasts about for purpose

Brian Ford is the co-founder of For Purpose, a social impact platform that aims to rewrite the philanthropy paradigm and empower more people to make a positive difference through everyday actions. He is fiercely passionate about making social impact accessible to all - and believes that even the smallest of efforts can have a domino effect in creating massive change.In this inspiring episode, Brian shares the ways in which For Purpose is disrupting the social impact status quo; quick and easy ways that you can get involved as a listener and Days for Girls supporter; the power of small changes in changing the world; and so much more. Let's dive in! Highlights:How Brian's nonprofit, For Purpose, is transforming the social impact sector into something accessible to allThe power of an impact-driven lifestyle and how all people can make a difference through daily habits and choices (like the energy you put into your community, the brands you support, etc)Brian's favorite examples of creative impact from the For Purpose networkHow starting small with impact can ultimately create “an incredible compounding force that brings more good into the world.”Why Brian is passionate about eliminating the stigma around public acts of social good How you, the listener, can collaborate with For Purpose to shine a light on your impact (it only takes 90 seconds!)For Purpose's business model and plans for the futureAll about Brian's 2-minute daily podcast, Self-Improvement DailyThe origin and benefits of Brian's “do it for the story” approach to life, which he also shares in his TED talk of the same nameWhat first inspired Brian to make the world a more equitable placeConnect:Website: www.forpurpose.comEngage: bit.ly/dfg-forpurposeInstagram: @forpurposePodcast: Self Improvement DailyEmail: brian@forpurpose.comBio:Brian Ford is the co-founder of For Purpose, a social impact platform that is modernizing what it means to be a philanthropist. For Purpose is a movement to connect with people who share your same values, find new ways to leave this world better than you found it, and get the support you need to make your impact dreams a reality. Brian is also the host of a popular self-improvement daily podcast with two-minute-long episodes that help listeners master self-development skills.Support the show (http://bit.ly/donatetodfg)

Meet Brian. He's the host of the Self Improvement Daily podcast (you know, a podcast with a casual 8M+ downloads where each episode lasts less than 2 mins

Brian Ford is the co-founder of For Purpose, a social impact platform modernizing what it means to be a philanthropist. For the past 3 years he has hosted Self Improvement Daily, a podcast that shares personal development insights in two minutes every single day, with over 7 million downloads. We spoke about why investing in your personal brand all comes down to the relationships you build, how Brian's brand led to him co-founding For Purpose, and how Brian learned why punchy phrasing is essential to creating an aligned company culture.

Adrian Lufschanowski and JP Newman from Thrive FP join Lance to kick off a three part mini-series. Wondering what FP stands for? For Purpose, For Profit. JP and Adrian's mission of building community and changing lives through real estate investing is truly inspiring. They dive into how they retain their tenants, their motivation to help communities thrive and how this ultimately benefits their investors. This episode demonstrates the compassion and drive that they bring to Thrive FP daily and how partnering with Veritas Impact Partners has furthered their mission.

Coming from a background of privilege Brian had to free himself from privilege, entitlement and materialism to approach life from a place of love and service. Listen as Brian shares his journey to be intentional about seeing humanity in the most beautiful way. Listen to resilience out of respect Listen to how he using his privilege to be an ally We define what is racism vs prejudice “White men resist racial bias as a whole” Brian Ford is the host of Self Improvement Daily (more than 5.5 million downloads), Co-Founder of For Purpose (www.forpurpose.com), TedX Talk titled "Do it for the story". Grew up affluent and found happiness in other things. Big moment of awareness going to college. Realized the privilege I have and in justifying why I had it found that my purpose was to help others gain access to the opportunity I inherited. Brian feels that, “If people can hate for no reason then they can love for no reason.” If and when he writes a book, he says”It will be about facilitating the flow of value through humility.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cordelia-gaffar0/support

Big or small, your decisions are important because it helps to create a shared future. Learn more about how to be a part of the social movement I've co-founded called For Purpose (www.forpurpose.com) to be intentional about the positive difference you make in your life.

ON PURPOSE. With PURPOSE. For PURPOSE. Do you ever take the time to ask yourself: When am I  happiest? When does the time fly by? What daily activities do I look forward to? It is time to manifest what we want out of this year - and it starts with setting a direction.  I know that the beginning of the year..resolutions…goals – can be daunting. If you are like me….I have fell into the trap where I start pinning and posting inspirational quotes, which is good and well – but with no production behind it. So what we are going to do over the next several weeks, is break it down in bite-size pieces - first up: The Purpose Statement.  If we don't start the year with some sort of purpose statement, we might find ourselves meandering around, and next thing we know, we find ourselves saying “next year is the year”.  Just like your company has a mission statement, so must you!  We will break it down into 3 Easy Steps.   Referenced: @JayShetty & @BrendonBurchard (MUST follows on Instagram).   Speaking of social media... Gimme a follow on FB, Insta, YouTube @AuddlyEnoughPodcast.  All the ways you can engage with the show can be found at Linktr.ee.AuddlyEnoughPodcast.  Stay awesome, my friends!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/audrey-broyles/message

Getting a Mercedes at 16 was like getting new pair of shoes. Just a normal day. There was no need to pop his comfortable affluent bubble but he did. He saw the need to be a solution to the stark differences of people's lived experiences. Brian Ford is a wonderful example of intercultural creativity and how to use your creative ideas on purpose and for purpose. Brian is the co-founder of For Purpose, a social impact platform modernizing what it means to make a difference. He is also the host of Self Improvement Daily, a podcast that has received more than 5.5 million downloads, and the lead marketer in an emerging sports-tech startup called RecoverX. Brian's mission is to help bridge the opportunity gap so that other people can pursue their potential and contribute to the world in a way only they know how. Such an eye opening conversation! For Purpose Website For Purpose LinkedIn This episode is produced by CAFFEstrategies.com - an industry leader in intercultural creative thinking development and the home of the 16 Diamond Tools of Creative Thinkers and the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity!

Raul talks with Brian Ford, who is the host of the Self Improvement Daily podcast which has over 4.4 million downloads, and the Co-Founder of For Purpose. Brian is on a mission to bridge the opportunity gap and inspire philanthropy. Highlights Living in a bubble - 2:04 Serving others - 3:07 Preparing him to better serve others - 5:10 The paradigm shift that he had - 7:03 Financial investments - 8:33 Everyone has a unique way to make an impact - 9:41 A mechanism that evaluates if a decision was good or bad - 12:39 Seeking immediate gratification - 12:54 Life is short, maximize your time - 17:48 Find what’s rewarding for you - 19:29 What materialism does for someone - 21:15 Humanizing the process - 22:17 The human element - 24:28 Get in touch with Brian - 31:22   Episode Resources Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork  https://dogoodwork.io/work-with-raul  https://dogoodwork.io/podcast  Connect with Brian Ford https://www.selfimprovementdailytips.com/  https://forpurpose.com/

How do you measure change? A conversation with ORS Impact's CEO Sarah Stachowiak and Senior Consultant Nikki Kalra who join us from Seattle to discuss how in the For Purpose sector it is vital you systematically and cost effectively measure the change you are seeking to make. We discuss different models, frameworks and end our discussion perhaps on its most important point, deciding the business of change you are in. Are you seeking systemic and long lasting change or incremental short term change? ORS consulting works across North America with social justice-minded organisations to plan, learn and measure the impact of their work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

www.forpurpose.com You can make a difference with what you have today. Impact has many different forms, and you are capable of taking positive action in a way that matters. We all want to see a better world and we can get there by doing our part. My heart and soul lives in a new venture I'm launching called For Purpose. Your support and interest in this means the absolute world to me! Visit www.forpurpose.com to get started!

Tanya Ramos embodies servant leadership through her work with Pencils of Promise, an innovative For Purpose organization that is removing obstacles to international education. As a special opportunity to listeners of this episode, I am offering a free 30 minute coaching call to anyone who supports Tanya and Pencils of Promise with $50 by registering for their Gala on October 22nd. To receive your free coaching call please send proof of donation by email to selfimprovementdailytips@gmail.com Link to Register for the Pencils of Promise Gala: https://gala.pencilsofpromise.org/

Today's guest is Margo Lydon. In this episode we cover:The most recent insights relating to corporate mental health in Australia from the country's largest wellbeing survey An overview of the 5 core domains of a thriving workplace What some organisations aren't doing well to support their staff (and what they could be doing more right)How COVID has impacted Australian workers (with a surprising finding)What leaders can do to serve their team more effectivelyAbout Margo LydonMargo has been working in mental health and suicide prevention for 20 years. She is the CEO of SuperFriend - one of Australia's leading Workplace Mental Health Organisations. Margo holds a Master of Science, Positive Organization Development and Change and a Bachelor of Business Degree (Marketing). She was a finalist in the 2019 Telstra Business Women’s Awards (Victoria) in the “For Purpose and Social Enterprise” category.- Show Notes -Indicators of a Thriving Workplace 2020: The latest Report from Australia’s largest workplace mental health study features unique insights into COVID-19’s profound impact on workers around the nation: https://superfriend.com.au/resources/itw/ - SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW THE SHOW -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02aqR5aly0A7ZSiktQrA2XApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/understood/id1522620849/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb35WjXg5PZG6ZfbNm1AaRA/- Hotline phone number is -+61419689311- Website -www.mitchwallis.com- Find me on social media -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitchwallism...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchwallis/

Doing something a little different for this episode. I want to make it more personal and openly share what's going on behind the scenes inside HoriZen both good and bad over the last 3 months, post-COVID and what our plan is for going into Q3. Pierre is the investment manager ate HoriZenc Capital, he's an expert in financial modeling, Business Plan modeling, Financial Due Diligence, Corporate finance, and private equity investments. He holds an MBA from top tier Business School ESSEC (Paris / Cergy), formerly an investment associate in small caps private equity, he has over 4 years of experience in M&A financial due diligence at PwC, one of the big 4 on professional services for enterprises, he builds business plans and has advised several entrepreneurs in Europe and Australia. As an entrepreneur, he's building a start-up in the wellbeing industry and has recently worked as an investment associate in a newly created For Purpose social investment vehicle supporting OZHarvest, Australia's leading food rescue charity. Pierre has a full-time Data Scientist training where he learned how to leverage his business analysis skills using Machine learning and deep learning techniques that allows him to go deeper in his understanding of businesses and dig up valuable insights from big datasets. He has also created a list of very effective Excel Models and efficiency tools that everybody can download and use for free. During this interview we cover: Pierre's background before joining HoriZen The numbers wizard (Joining HoriZen and main focus) Analyzing 3 HoriZen deals: (Revenue size, churn, age, size, risks) Post-COVID impact on deals Focus on helping more SaaS entrepreneurs on growing their business and applying our playbook Hiring interns and job opportunities at HoriZen Capital The main reason to reject a deal and what we do and what we do not. The average timeline for deals Goals for Q3 Links and mentions: https://horizencapital.com https://www.eloquens.com/channel/pierre-alexandre-heurtebize Get in touch with Pierre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pheurtebize/ More about Akeel:

In this episode, Nick Richardson catches up with National Breast Cancer Foundation CEO and the For Purpose and Social Enterprise winner in the 2020 Telstra NSW Businesswoman awards Professor Sarah Hoskin to reflect on how organisations are coping with the practical changes that the COVID crisis has imposed on their offices and staff, as they discuss what role a robust culture plays in navigating the current climate.

I am so excited to have one of the worlds best branding experts on the show. You need to know this info, it is so valuable whether you are a famous celebrity, a CEO or an office worker trying to claw your way to the top. Garry has over 40 years experience launching brands that have turned over billions. You can read about it in his new book, "Brand New Brand You". At the very least you should watch this video to learn from the best and if you're serious about your brand the book is imperative. In stores now.Booktopia CommentsThis book is featured in our Be Your Best! page, a collection of the best books to help you unlock your career potentialPlease visit to see more.This book is featured in our Business Books for Excellence page, a collection of the best books to help you work, communicate and manage better. Visit to see the best in business excellence.Product DescriptionIn Brand New Brand You Garry Browne AM shares over 40 years of experience in branding in the FMCG and in the not-for-profit sector to help people take action to build and maintain their personal brand, relevance and reputation. Everyone should understand and actively manage their personal brand. Understanding the dynamics of building and maintaining a strong, positive personal brand can build self-esteem in those who don't have it and grow personal brand recognition and relevance for those who do, to create a better positioning for themselves in personal and business life. Brand you - what and how we wish to be seen and positioned must be a creation of our own doing. It is built up over a lifetime and can take just a moment or two to lose. Your reputation is everything.Another critical aspect of a personal brand is relevance. Just like your reputation, your relevance requires active management. Everyone has a reputation whether you manage it or not. Some people are recognised but have no relevance, others have a reputation and are not relevant. So how do you remain relevant throughout your life and develop strong values and a respected reputation? And why should you care? Branded not Stranded explores these and other questions around personal branding and the intersection between reputation, recognition and relevance.About the AuthorGarry Browne, AM has extensive CEO and Chair experience across business, the not-for-profit, and education sectors. In January 2018 Garry was appointed Chairman of Stuart Alexander & Co, one of Australia's largest privately-owned companies. Prior to this Garry led the company for over 20 years as CEO and Managing Director.A highly respected business and industry leader, Garry has a proven record of introducing and building brands through traditional and non-traditional practices such as social media; expertise in transforming organisations; and significant experience in managing cultural change and leading innovative practices. A committed philanthropist and advocate of the For-Purpose sector, his services to the community were recognised in 2014 with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are sitting down with For Purpose Founder of High Risk Hope Heather Barrow to learn more about how High Risk Hope got started, the best advice she has ever received and the general rule that if your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough.

Jo Aschenbrenner ist Rechtsanwältin und Partnerin des Start-Ups Encode.org, einem Start-Up, das aufbauend auf den Prinzipien von Holacracy arbeitet. In ihrem Buch „For Purpose: Ein neues Betriebsystem für Unternehmen“ erklärt sie, welche konkreten Ansätze und klaren Regeln dieser Ansatz von Neuem Arbeiten in der Praxis benötigt. Dabei geht sie auf drei Bereiche ein: (1) Recht, (2) Arbeitsorganisation und (3) Miteinander. Selbstführende Strukturen in einem Unternehmens stellen einen - wenn nicht sogar den entscheidenden - Aspekt von New Work dar. Anders als häufig fehlinterpretiert, bedeutet das nicht, dass es keine Hierarchien gibt. Das Gegenteil ist der Fall. Nur wird Hierarchie nicht durch die traditionelle, statische „Pyramide“ geregelt, sondern mit klaren Regeln aufgabenbezogen verteilt. Mit Jo habe ich darüber gesprochen, wie das zu einer anderen Eigenverantwortung der Einzelpersonen führt und welche Konsequenzen diese Art des Arbeitens für sie hat. Sie teilt in diesem Gespräch, wie der gelebte Sinn sowohl der gesamten Organisation als auch einer jeden Einzelperson eine zentrale Rolle in diesem Konstrukt einnimmt. „For Purpose“ heißt ihr Buch nicht ohne Grund. Jo Aschenbrenner geht in unserem Interview auch darauf ein, wie sie sich der spannenden juristischen Aufgabe gewidmet hat, die Machtabgabe vom Menschen an den Purpose auch rechtmäßig legitim zu verankern. Obwohl Jo viele konkrete Schritte und technische Aspekte von selbstführenden Organisationen teilt, geht es in diesem Gespräch auch um weiche Faktoren, denn Jo verwebt wunderbar die drei Bereiche von Recht, Arbeitsorganisation und sozialem Miteinander. Du erfährst in diesem ausführlichen Gespräch,

[2:45] Bret's interests at the intersection of architecture and social issues [4:30] The differences between leading nonprofit, government and for profit organizations [8:45] Past projects working on foreclosures during the housing crisis and working to reduce lead poisoning [10:30] Getting a dream job in Albany overseeing affordable housing for the state [12:30] A second boomerang to Rochester to join Home Leasing [13:30] The founding (and re-founding) of Home Leasing [15:30] Joining a family business as a non-family member "I'd much rather work for an organization that is family-owned than investor-owned. They're going to think long term." [19:30] A purpose focused on affordable housing - "to improve the lives of our residents" [21:15] Becoming a B corp "Having us beholden to an outside standard gives us the feedback about whether we're doing what we say...not just to get the certification, because the whole purpose was to become the company we envisioned." [23:30] New initiatives and lessons learned from B corp certification "How do we share the benefits of our company and create policies where everyone shares in our success?" [26:45] Having conversations with employees on their holistic wellness and fulfilment [29:00] Creating engagement with employees and other stakeholders through the B corp certification process and generating ideas from employees [32:30] "Measuring some of the things I think are most important is difficult because they don't lend themselves to numbers...we all feel great when we're more profitable than the year before, but where we get true satisfaction is when we're more impactful than the year before." [33:15] "One of the goals in our strategic plan is to always have a project that we're working on that is even better than anything we've ever done. More complex. More impactful. Helps more people. Is an industry standard for what affordable housing should be." [34:15] Best practices for breaking down silos across the organization (without having more meetings) -Educating and cross-training people across company functions [40:00] Balancing open offices with quiet and privacy [42:45] Advice for people on the Conscious Capitalism journey: "When you pick your first job, don't pick the company or the money, pick the boss. Find the person that cares about your future." [44:45] The reciprocal gift of mentoring: "The great new innovative perspective is probably not going to come from me. It's going to come from the people in their 20s who have a unique perspective of what's going on in communities. So I consciously try to meet people that will challenge my ideas that I still hold from when I was their age, which are now dated and can be criticized." [47:15] "If your only motivation is profit in the short term, that would never motivate me personally...I always try to remind myself that I thought I would have been happy, even thrilled, with much less success than I've had...that just proves to me that happiness doesn't come with success it comes with satisfaction." [49:30] The future of Home Leasing - "We're very proud of that. We really think it shows what can be done when the community, the city, funders and developers work together to try to create a place that everybody can enjoy."

In Episode 001, we share our vision behind “For Purpose & Profit” — why exactly we believe it’s time for the relationship between purpose and profit to revolutionize. In today’s world, there is a strict divide between companies and organizations that are “for purpose” and those that are “for profit”. We’ve come to accept that these two objectives are separate and cannot coexist. We’re either for meaning or money. It’s one or the other. We’re here to tell you that you, in fact, can — and must — be for both. Without purpose, there is no real, lasting contribution to the world. Without profit, impact will be crippled and held at the mercy of large, often corrupt, corporations. Together, we — social entrepreneurs — will unite purpose and profit for the betterment of all humanity and the rest of the natural world.

About Larry: Co-founder and Vice President of International Network of Hearts in Mexico. Co-owner of a Nutri-mart supplement store in San Diego. Real-estate re-developer. Invests in people and their future, his actions are focused on loving and helping those around him to discover the happiness and joy they deserve in life.   Places to Find Larry: https://www.facebook.com/larry.tucker.3998 (Larry Tucker) on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/_larrytucker/ (@_LarryTucker) IG https://www.instagram.com/inetworkofhearts/ (@INetworkofHearts) IG If you want to get involved with and support International Network of Hearts you can start by joining the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/554155795017372/ (End Human Trafficking with INH)   Show Notes: [2:10] minute: What was life like growing up and what got you started on the path towards real estate and business ownership? His Dad was an orphan so growing up he and his siblings visited the orphanage often to help out. Giving back mentality and the idea of serving others was ingrained in him. Senior project in High School was to open an orphanage, which didn’t happen all the way but started and post-high school became International Network of Hearts. INH began as mostly awareness campaigns. As they connected with the kids they found out the need was so great that they decided to open their first home six years ago in Rosarito, Mexico which was for girls who were victims of human trafficking. Now eight months ago they opened one for boys who are victims. On the Real Estate side, he had a great professor in college who served as a mentor and got him started. [5:30] minute: It sounds like International Network of Hearts is a realization of a life-long dream for you then? Joined a Mastermind called Thrive a couple years back, and that was his real start in Entrepreneurship. Learned about For Purpose businesses and that helped him put giving at the forefront. [7:10] minute: How did you first get International Network of Hearts off the ground, where did you start? Education and awareness was first, in San Diego. Severity of the issue is much higher than most realize. Got their first home through a program in Mexico where seized homes from the drug cartels are repurposed years later as affordable property for non-profits like an orphanage. Got kicked out of their first home after it was won back by former owner. [9:34] minute: How old are the children in these homes? Youngest is 4 and oldest is 18. Have received kids as young as 2 in the past. [10:00] minute: How are you getting connected to this children, how do they end up with your organization? Built good relationships with local law enforcement, district attorney in San Diego and Tijuana where they are based. Hotline for people to make reports, which in some areas is more preferred than working through local law enforcement. From Child Protective Services and non-profits that are doing similar things to help these kids in need. [14:00] minute: How has the success you’ve had in your career as an entrepreneur fed your ability to do this work that you are doing with International Network of Hearts? Funding was always so hard in the first few years, but things took off once he began looking at ways to leverage his entrepreneurial career to impact the organization. Started a real estate business and opened a nutrition store, both of which give substantial portions of their income to International Network of Hearts. Mastermind group and community was a massive boost for him. Now working on the level of thinking about taking their program and being able to scale it on a more global platform. [18:40] minute: Tell me more about this idea of investing in yourself, investing in your own growth, how does that fit into your life as an entrepreneur and your life as a human being? First time he invested in himself was the Thrive...

It's Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Jerry Returns to talk about Miracle To Me on GoFundMe, Standing & Sleeping, Navy Seals Training, Alpha Males, Meditation, Authenticity and For Purpose Businesses:Jerry is passionate about his son Gus and aligning his initiatives with this new campaign for Down Syndrome with Miracle To Me on GoFundMe. Jerry Gaura is a therapist turned entrepreneur with a fine arts and philosophy degree. Jerry's guided folks from every walk of life, from MD's & artists to shoe salesman. A lifelong creative and healer, he's been lucky to parlay his work with innovators into a brand that features interviews with creatives in diverse fields, including NY Time's best selling authors, Navy SEAL Commanders, NPR storytellers, world-renowned healers, top podcasters, Forbe's business gurus, and more. TOOWi Media is a relationship co that promotes well-being through story and services for creative pros, companies, and teams.   On This Episode You Will Hear:[spp-timestamp time="00:30"] Introduction [spp-timestamp time="01:20"] Jerry's recent podcast with Speaker and Navy Seal, Brent Gleeson! [spp-timestamp time="10:20"] We evolve through our biggest trials, it's a lifetime process. Jerry never expected to be able to go back and interview his old Navy Seals classmate, Mark Devine for a podcast over 20 years later. [spp-timestamp time="20:45"] Jerry and Scott reflect back to his first podcast appearance. Establishing his Escape Route. [spp-timestamp time="21:20"] Putting in the reps, performing burpees, and the 8 Count Body Builder from Navy Seals training. [spp-timestamp time="28:20"] Stepping forward to be of service to people. Give for giving sake. What makes sense in business while staying healthy in the process. Forget about the long term outcome, offer the best of yourself today. There's no such thing as a poor philanthropist. [spp-timestamp time="30:50"] Jerry's son, Gus, lives with Down Syndrome and his choice to take 30% of his Media Revenue to launch a Pure Mentorship Program for Down Syndrome youth. He also launched a GoFundMe campaign called Miracle To Me to help publicly fund this initiative. [spp-timestamp time="36:50"] Scott increases his For Purpose bank account. Jerry rocks 33% of his media. Scott shares this years Hotshots 19 benefitting story. The U.S. Hotshots Association and more. [spp-timestamp time="48:00"] Sharing more than just business transactions. Moving from a transaction based conversation and relationship over to reciprocation. This has been a key part of the evolution of Jerry's business. Open up with your stories, especially your vulnerability stories. [spp-timestamp time="53:20"] Create something that is authentic to you so it doesn't suck as you grow it. [spp-timestamp time="1:06:50"] Final Words   There's no such thing as a poor philanthropist. - Quote [spp-tweet tweet="Support Miracle To Me on GoFundMe. It's Down Syndrome Awareness Month, You Too Can LIVETHEFUEL! @TOOWi_Media "] Watch On YouTube:[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Cx800F5zQ] Co-Host Links and Resources: Support #DownSyndrome Mentorships with Miracle To Me on GoFundMe (http://gofundme.com/miracletome) Jerry Gaura on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-gaura-4a144812/) TOOWi Media (http://toowimedia.com/) @TOOWi_Media on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/toowi_media/) @ TOOWiMedia on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ToowiMedia/) @TOOWi Media on Twitter (https://twitter.com/toowi_media) TOOWi Media on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/toowi-media/) TOOWiWellness.com (http://www.toowiwellness.com/) QHCubed.com (http://www.qhcubed.com/) QHCubed Podcast on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1B1YxGs8Mijq_xjaKQ9dtQ) Jerry Gaura on StartupGrind (https://www.startupgrind.com/u/mprdv9/) Pioneers of Insight on YouTube...

This week Nicholas gives a sneak peek into BDB Live, what it takes to pull off a high value event, how to find life changing speakers and incorporating for purpose business principles. Timestamped Show Notes: [ 02:25 ] Building Connection [ 06:45 ] Fired Up [ 10:15 ] Value Add [ 13:45 ] For Purpose [ 16:30 ] Awarding Investments [ 21:30 ] Redefining Businessmen Takeaways: “Love this Brotherhood so much! Thank you for an incredible 5 days of non-stop learning, growing and building our futures together. I came in with no agenda and a blank slate, leaving full of brotherly love, several new business deals in the works, and feeling stronger than ever in myself, my ability for future success and I attribute it all to building stronger relationships with all my BDB Bro’s. Can’t wait for BDB Elite 2.0 to start and get back to San Diego.”-Dominic Wood “Day 1 after BDB Live 2.0 and I refuse to let myself fall back into mediocrity. Are you with me? I received a ton of value from Alex Charfen and tonight I'm focusing on his concept of momentum, both creating and maintaining it. Step 1: lower the pressure and noise in your life - identify the habits you have adopted and the situations you continue to put yourself into that stall you out and constrain you. For instance, I JUST uninstalled a mobile gaming app that I allowed into my life that was providing me very short term gains in exchange for the loss of long term success. It was fairly distressing to uninstall the stupid game, strangely enough, but I'll take that resistance as a good sign. (Learning to lean into resistance is also another new focus of mine.) My next step: identifying more pressure and noise and systematically eliminating as much as possible. Can you think of anything you do or are hooked on that feels like an escape or a waste of time? Did anything immediately come to mind when you heard him describe pressure and noise in his presentation? If momentum isn't on your mind, what else did you learn this weekend that you've already taken action on?” - Matteo Echabarne “My first BDB live event, I'm blown away at the culture and environment. Grateful to you all, the men young and older, for embracing me, and being excellent in your ways.I longed for a group like this. So many of you have become dear to my heart already and we just met... only God can do that. I know I have brothers I can count on. Congratulations to you Nicholas and Amanda and your team, the event was outstanding, the lineup of speakers were great and beyond, (only one was a bit off color for me) I look forward to many more and contributing to the growth of the amazing community.” - Jose DiCervo Resources: Email nicholasbayerle@thebilliondollarbody.com for BDB Live Replays! Join the movement of men in The Billion Dollar Brotherhood Facebook Group.

Build Your Brand With Today's Brand Doctor and Million Dollar Designer, Your Co-Host Henry Kaminski Jr:Mr. Kaminski is the founder of Unique Designz by the HMK Group, a full-service graphic design, branding, and marketing company. He is also the author of the bestseller "Refuse To Give Up." As a self-taught graphic designer and brand consultant, he's overcome all the odds to build a wildly successful multi-million-dollar business over the past decade. He has worked with a diverse range of business owners and professionals, including Jon Bon Jovi and Internet marketing expert Russell Brunson who has named Henry the "Million Dollar Designer." Ultimately, Henry is dedicated to helping small businesses grow and reach their goals through creative design and brand-building, which will allow entrepreneurs to design the life of their dreams! A personal look at how Henry Kaminski Jr. got started:[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI3y1NX57Ek] The quality of your brand will determine the quality of your clients. ~ Henry Kaminski Jr. On This Episode You Will Hear:[spp-timestamp time="00:30"] Introduction [spp-timestamp time="02:30"] The success of LinkedIn. [spp-timestamp time="07:50"] The entrepreneurial struggle is real. [spp-timestamp time="10:25"] The realities of the cost of Henry's NYC dreams. [spp-timestamp time="12:50"] Henry falls in love with Graphic Design and gets enamored. [spp-timestamp time="16:20"] End of 2006, the hospital he's working for eliminates his position. [spp-timestamp time="19:05"] Henry generates over a quarter of a million dollars in revenue and doesn't even know it. [spp-timestamp time="23:00"] The nightclub business and liquor company marketing business fall into a Hurrican Sandy shift. [spp-timestamp time="27:50"] He realizes he's doing a lot of things for the wrong reasons. Scott and Henry talk about his family and how everyone works for his uncle. [spp-timestamp time="31:15"] Henry gets his mindset right first. [spp-timestamp time="34:50"] Russell Brunson hires Henry to do all of his design work for his first book. [spp-timestamp time="37:35"] Henry realizes to build a million plus dollar business, he needs to build a team and a true agency. [spp-timestamp time="39:40"] Geeking out about the power of Gallup testing and Strengthsfinder 2.0. [spp-timestamp time="44:00"] Henry's got the boutique agency. They are really helping their clients take their brand identity and brand positioning towards making a name for themselves. [spp-timestamp time="48:50"] You have to stand for something, people buy confidence. Securely place your two feet in the grand and stand for something. [spp-timestamp time="51:20"] Some of Henry's Hacks, starting with getting self-aware. [spp-timestamp time="54:54"] Sharing THRIVE Make Money Matter with Henry. [spp-timestamp time="56:05"] Henry also believes in a For Purpose business model, they support the United Dog Rescue in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. [spp-timestamp time="57:40"] Final Words   [spp-tweet tweet="Connect Your Brand To The People Who Need It Most! @UniqueDesignz "] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqBOMKpbINc] Links and Resources: Unique Designz (http://www.uniquedesignz.net/) Unique Designz on Twitter (https://twitter.com/uniquedesignz) The Brand Doctor on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thebranddr/) The Brand Doctor on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brand-doctor-podcast/id1263945262?mt=2) Henry on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1322815855) Henry on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-kaminski-jr/) People Mentioned: Russell Brunson (http://www.russellbrunson.com) Nathan Walker (https://livethefuel.com/132-levelup-business-life-nathan-walker/) Simon Sinek (https://startwithwhy.com/) Evan Carmichael (http://www.evancarmichael.com/) Support...

Dean S. Hawkins is a highly decorated Fire Officer & Trainer based in Cairns, Far North Queensland and is the author of the highly successful book Fight Fire with Fire – How to use firefighting techniques to find your purpose, overcome all obstacles and reach your goals. What can a Fire Officer and Trainer teach Small Business Owners about making more? Fire fighting and running a small business are very similar. You need to OUTWORK your doubts, OUTWORK your hesitations and OUTWORK your fears. These three things are your barriers to success, regardless of what you’re doing. When you’re learning to be a fire fighter there’s early starts and late finishes. Does this sound familiar to owning a small business? It’s about doing what is required to be successful. Success is all about preparation. In fire fighting you mitigate what could go wrong, and you take all the necessary training and precautions. You do the same in small business. “The heavy lifting is done prior to the event”. Only after you’ve done all the hard work, can you enjoy the rewards of your efforts, not beforehand. This is what separates people with a wish list and people with a want list. You’ve got to want it. Yoda: - Do, or do not, there is no try. When people say they will TRY it’s already a sign of giving up. When people say they will ‘try and attend an event’, you already know it means they won’t be there. This applies to all areas of life. Take the first few steps If you want to do something, prepare the night before. If you want to go walking get your shoes out and your clothes ready before you go to sleep. By having them ready you’ve got more chance of you doing it. If you actually put your shoes and walking gear on, Dean dares you not to walk. This applies to business: If you say you will TRY and increase profits by 20% it won’t happen. You either will or you won’t, there is no try. Saying I WILL automatically makes you think of all the processes that must happen for this to be a reality. Belief in what you do Personal trainers, Health Practitioners, Fire Fighters, you forfeit the right to not look after yourself. It’s your responsibility. When you wear your trade you take pride in what you do, but it’s not just a visual thing, it’s also how you perform each day. Do you perform to the highest level, or cut corners? Create a Contract for Success by asking yourself: Will you get up earlier to make it happen? Will you go to bed late to make it happen? Will you connect with all the authorities in your space? Will you read as much as you can, and get all the qualifications necessary? Will you stay on that commitment for the necessary amount of time required to make it a reality? Will you pour yourself completely into it for at least 90 days? You can do anything for 90-Days It’s not sustainable to pour yourself into something with a break, but you can do anything for 90-days, which is how long it took Dean to write his book. It’s a similar principle used in the book The 12-Week Year (4 x 90 day periods). Dean admits he’s never had a natural flare for anything, but he’s done well because he can’t be outworked. Working Less is Working Smart We spoke about earning more, now lets talk about working less. It sounds like a contradiction but it’s not, it’s about being smart Stick to a formula that works, but be prepared to make adjustments along the way and be open to new ideas. The more you get in the habit of following a good structure, the easier it is to repeat and get ongoing positive results. It’s like a Standard Operating Procedure. You need to learn to focus on what’s important today. When Dean was faced with a house fire that was the most important thing at that given moment, not the next fire, or anything else, it’s the one right in front of him. In business it’s the most important task that needs to be done next. Not the most exciting or most fun, it’s the most important. Keep your mind open Learn the art of being open to the influence of others, other professions, even if they don’t have the specific answer you’re looking for. You can modify it. You can even learn from a McDonalds ad. Yes they may be selling burgers and fries, but can you use part of their message in your own sales pitch? Look at other industries…see what you can learn – LOOK FOR THE CONNECTIONS ON HOW IT CAN BE APPLIED to your circumstances. If you’re looking for answers the universe will provide them, but if you’re not looking it will also meet those requirement as well. All the answers you’ll ever need in life and business are out there; you’ve just got to put it all together. It’s like huge jigsaw puzzle for life. You’ve got all the pieces to make a picture, but it’s disorganised; however you know what the end product looks like and you know the first few steps. Start with putting the edges together, and then work on the rest. Smart People Good operators are always walking around with a notebook in their hands. They’re ready to learn. They cut things out of magazines and they always go into meetings with an open mind. You can learn something from every person you meet. You need Switch Off Days You need to take time off from your work and really recharge the batteries. Top Up Moments Take 10 – 15 minutes a few times per day to reconnect with the universe. Go for a walk, or play with the dog. You may try to listen to the bird noises amongst the car noises and barking dogs. Stop and feel the breeze on your face. This is all part of having a mental break to top up your energy. You also need to top yourself up with good food, sensible exercise. Daily Routines We’re products of our daily actions and daily thoughts. If a dog barks and you get annoyed, you must ask yourself why? These things happen, so you’ve got to accept it. We are the average of the five people we hang around with the most – Jim Rohn. Dean suggests living by this quote. If you come across an angry person and their full of negative energy, you need to phone someone you know who’s positive to help offset and balance the energy in your day. Deans Mantra: Today I’m going to be EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT, Safe and fit For Purpose. Can you say the same? Dean’s Book, Fight Fire with Fire is available from Amazon and other online book stores and feel free to connect with Dean Hawkins via his website http://www.deanhawkins.com.au/ If you have any question please feel free to email me directly at tf@tysonfranklin.com My latest book It’s No Secret There’s Money In Small Business is now available from all online booksellers, and if you live in Australia it can be ordered from most bookstores. Also, Book Depository deliver freight FREE worldwide.

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

In this Inside Sponsorship episode, we speak with Abby Clemence, Director at Infinity Sponsorship, about the Not-For-Profit sector. Abby is one of Australia’s foremost strategic sponsorship advisors to the For-Purpose Sector and has more than 25 years experience in marketing, sales, adult education, communications, event management and corporate and cause-related sponsorship. Abby’s proven pathways to infinite sponsorship success support For-Purpose organisations, charities and events to help them understand their value to corporate partners and to make compelling approaches that allow them to diversify their income streams and continue their vital work in the community. Interestingly, while we discussed the Not-For-Profit sector heavily, you should absolutely still listen to the show if you are thinking “I don’t work in that sector”. That’s because, as we spoke, it became quite clear that there are a lot of elements, tactics and mindsets that are equally applicable, no matter where you work, and Abby gives some great advice around it all. There is definitely something for everyone. Abby has also authored a number of books that provide practical and easily implementable solutions and you can download two that are discussed in the show at, 5 Myths Of Non-Profit Sponsorship; and 8 Easy Steps To Turn Cold Calls Into Hot Prospects If you want to connect with Abby, visit www.infinitysponsorship.com.au or you can find her on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. You can also check out her courses at www.sponsorship-university.com Finally, Mark has started a blog series as a supplement to our impending launch of Sponsorship Planner (which you can learn more about in the show) and he speaks about which benefits are best placed to help achieve two of the most common sponsorship objectives, Brand Awareness and Brand Positioning. As always, if you have an idea for a topic, a segment, someone you’d like us to have on the show or just a question, then be sure to get in touch. Enjoy.

"So much of convincing people has nothing to do with the arguments you are giving." - Will MacAskill If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes and more at http://lewishowes.com/253

WARNING: EXTREME INSPIRATION AHEAD What did you want to do when you were 4-1/2? Do you remember? Wesley Chapman​ wanted to die. His 1st (of 12) suicide attempts was at age 4-1/2 to escape the emotional, physical and sexual torture of his biological mother's husband. But Wes wasn’t SUPPOSED to die. He was supposed to change the world. And he is... Abandoned at age 1 by his famous TV father and then again by his biological mother at 6, Wes wasn't supposed to amount to anything but trouble... He also wasn’t supposed to find a loving family until a kind hearted woman named saw what everyone else dismissed and discarded as a problem-child, taking him in and loving him)... He wasn’t supposed to become an entrepreneur at age 8 1/2, but did out of necessity... He wasn’t supposed to become a multi-millionaire before he was 30, living a luxurious life with 9 cars, $3,000 suits, marry a beautiful woman and raise his amazing kids... He wasn’t supposed to give it all up and start over because of the emptiness he felt inside from the never-ending pursuit of proving everybody wrong... AND a young girl named Alex wasn't supposed to impact 82 other children's lives and empower them to succeed... ...Because the morning Wes came to her school to share a message of hope a few short years ago was SUPPOSED to be her last day alive... Until Alex heard Wesley Chapman speak. This day set in motion a new beginning for Wes and he's sharing his story and his mission to transform the lives of 25 million at-risk youth with the most world's most valuable skills and support through "A Human Project"... THIS interview will be the most important thing you hear all day... This day set in motion a new beginning for Wes and he's sharing his story and his mission to transform the lives of 25 million at-risk youth with the most world's most valuable skills and support. Wesley Chapman is the co-founder of AHumanProject.com, a For-Purpose organization that is creating a community of empowered youth and enabling them to succeed regardless of their surroundings or environmental situations. By providing entrepreneurial guidance, access to mentors, friends, counselors and peers who've come through the darkness, he is equipping youth that would normally be thrown away as worthless and never given a chance. Wes is proof that no matter what you've been through, how bad your past was, how many people have harmed you and how many times you've tried to harm yourself, you can matter. I met Wes at an intimate and private dinner for entrepreneurs here in San Diego (pictured below). He shared a tiny bit of the story above and I immediately knew that his message had to be shared. You will discover How entrepreneurism saved his life, molded him and empowered him to pay it back. How big a dream really can be and if you're like me, you'll realize that your visions for your own future aren't nearly big enough and that you need to step up your game. You'll laugh as Wes details the temper tantrum over a lack of bacon for breakfast that set his entrepreneurial wheels in motion. He'll tell you how AHumanProject.com is change the lives of children around the world, simple ways you can help. And you'll hear about the upcoming ThriveLasVegas.com event that is benefitting his organization and connecting some of the top entrepreneurs in the world in one room to share their knowledge and bring needed resources to Wes's movement. If you're not a little bit better of a human being after listening to this episode and a lot more inspired by what's possible in your own life, then all the bacon in the world can't fix your problems. Visit AHumanProject.com and see WesleyDChapman.com for one of the coolest personal branding sites that THIS podcast host has ever seen.

This month’s Speaker Series was hosted from our New York office with our special guest, Adam Braun, Founder and CEO, Pencils of Promise -- the epitome of a transformational story.  JDan Roth, Executive Editor at LinkedIn, sat down with him to discuss the incredible work Pencils of Promise is doing and learned more about Adam’s personal journey.They also discussed his book: The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change.  The Promise of a Pencil is an inspiring story that shares the essential lessons to creating a life of meaning, passion, and purpose. The book shares the riveting story of how Adam started with only $25 and has now built over 200 schools around the world.  It also discusses the guiding steps that any ordinary person can take to lead a successful and significant life. Talk about transformation!More About AdamAdam Braun began on the path towards a career in finance, but met a young boy begging on the streets and asked him what he wanted most in the world. The answer- "A pencil." Braun then backpacked through 50+ countries to deeply understand the state of global education and develop a best-practice model to help local communities organize and educate their children.Pencils of Promise is now a leading nonprofit organization that has broken ground on more than 200 schools across Africa, Asia and Latin America and delivered nearly 10 million educational hours in its first five years. PoP was founded with just $25 using what Braun coined as a "For-Purpose" approach to blending nonprofit idealism with for-profit business principles.

When we hear the word, or hear about “non-profits,” we often think about organizations that seem like they are fighting the oncoming wave in order to try and do good.  Often with noble purpose, sometimes the mission seems too big, the emotional pull too intense, or success too fleeting.Today all of that is changing.  We have a whole new group of organizations, perhaps the Gates Foundation being the penultimate example,  that look to the ideas and metrics of the for profit world.  They realize the importance of scale, marketing, transparency and ways to measure real success.  They are, as Adam Braun calls them, FOR PURPOSE organizations. Adam is the founder of one of those organizations, Pencils of Promise.  He has now written about his experiences in The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change.My conversation with Adam Braun:  

How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary ChangeIt began with a questionto a small boy, begging on the streets of India."What do you want most in the whole world?,"Adam asked."A pencil," the boy replied.Adam Braun reached into his backpack,handed the boy his pencil, and watched as a wave of possibility washed over the small boy.Adam saw then the profound power and promise brought through something as small as a giving a pencil to just one child.Over the next 5 years, Adam backpacked through over 50 countries.From conversations with local parents & children, Adam realized the need for a nonprofit led on-the-ground - & he founded PENCILS OF PROMISE in 2008.Starting with a $25 deposit, Adam & PoP have now built more than 200 schools in Africa, Asia & Latin America.Join Julie Ann and Adam, Founder of PoP, & author of the bestselling book, "The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change" - as they explore Adam's unique “For-Purpose” approach, blending nonprofit idealism with for-profit business principles.

Today on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe talk to Adam Braun, the founder of Pencils of Promise (PoP), a non-profit organization that builds schools and increases educational opportunities in the developing world. Adam is also the author of a great new book, The Promise of a Pencil. Adam shares how he started Pencils of Promise with an investment of $25, and how five years later his nonprofit is responsible for building over 200 schools. Yet Adam concedes that fundraising didn't come easy to him! Adam explains why "nonprofit" isn't the right word to describe his work. He prefers "For Purpose." Of course, Adam also discusses his for-profit partners and PoP's cause marketing efforts. Tune in for this powerful discussion!

"Make your life a story worth telling." Today I’ve got my good friend Adam Braun on the show, and I’m excited because I’ve been able to be a part of his story over the last 5 years of building his charity, Pencils of Promise. I met Adam through a mutual friend, Reid, and after a couple beers, we set off to what has become a synchronous business partnership. As we talk about later in the podcast, one thing I saw in him when we met was a mixture that is rare: a bleeding heart for the cause, and the amazing mind to build a business. He invited me to come to Laos to shoot and build branding imagery for the organization when he had built one school. Now fast forward 5 years and we just got back from Ghana together and celebrated the ground breaking of the 200th school. I feel so grateful to have been able to be a part of the movement. Adam’s new book called “The Promise of a Pencil” comes out this week. I’m excited about the release as it’s going to be an amazing one about finding your purpose, with 30 lessons and stories on how to do that. Not only is his story great, but if you find yourself in a place where you are searching for your purpose, it will be a great read. Adam really discovered his purpose after he was on the Semester at Sea boat that was hit by a 60 foot wave and they barely made it out alive. Now he sees living life with purpose as the most fulfilling way to live. I always describe Adam as the guy you talk to for 5 minutes and you want to go change the world. He’s a highly inspiring individual and is on a mission to create a new space at the intersect of the non-profit and for profit space he calls "For Purpose," which we talk a little bit about in the podcast. Get pumped to want to get off your butt and change the world! "The longer time that you spend being content, satisfied, and comfortable, the less exposure you have to self-discovery." Some things we learn in this podcast: The impact of growing up in Connecticut with a fascination for finance and wall street What it's like getting into the hedge fund game at 16 years old How working with Bain Capital helped mold his creative entrepreneurship How a life threatening Semester At Sea kickstarted a life of purpose Why meaning and purpose are core to success and a creative How to apply business skills to social enterprise The origins of Pencils of Promise To turn things we take for granted, like a birthday, and make an opportunity to change the world. Why an organization like Pencils of Promise can fuel a creative career even more than commercial shoots. Connect with Adam: Instagram | Twitter | Website | PoP