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I am so blessed. I have a thank God it's Monday company. The team all gets together in the conference room daily to have lunch, laugh, and discuss relationships. One of the sweetest sounds I hear all week long is the sound of employees laughing. But that's not the case in all companies. That's why I invited my next guest to the show. McKenna Curtis is the Dallas Manager of Four Day Weekend.

Emotional Recovery Clinic  Keisha Wright Keisha Wright is a professional life coach from the Sunshine State of Florida. Years ago, while trying to recover from her own trauma and seeking help in counseling, she was told it would take 3 to 5 years of therapy for her to recover. She told herself she could not wait that long and called out to God for His Divine intervention. in the middle of own search for wellness, she made God a promise if He ever got her out the living hell she was in, she would spend the rest of her life teaching others how to get out as well. Today, Keisha is living out that promise by helping people become healthy so that they can thrive in their own lives. Her own journey of pain and struggle led her to open “Emotional Recovery Clinic” with the mission of teaching individuals how to recover from the pain of trauma, toxic mindsets and unhealthy relational patterns through individualized, client-centered coaching. Keisha specializes in trauma recovery, affective awareness, and marriage regeneration. Help me welcome to the program, Keisha Wright! Keisha, it is a blessing to have you on the program today. First question I always start with is this…. Other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Keisha Wright?” Your bio mentions you were trying to recover from your own trauma, but found out it was going to be an extremely long process. Can you share with us a little bit about that time in your life? When you were discussing this with your therapist at the time, why were they saying this would take so long? What options did you pursue to achieve your own breakthrough? At what point did the Lord “speak to you” concerning it was time to fulfill your promise which you made to Him? What is a “Trauma Wellness Center?” Share with us the work that “Emotional Recovery Clinic” is accomplishing and how you do what you do? Were you trained in therapy or counseling? When someone contacts you, what are the processes or steps they will take and, in a nutshell, what is the goal they will achieve? You just mentioned the “Four Day Weekend.” Is this for individuals or couples? What does it consist of and what could someone expect during this long weekend with you? What is the #1 thing you would like our listeners to remember from this conversation today? Keisha, this is so interesting…If someone wanted to get in touch with you, to ask a question or get more information, how can they do that? How can someone get in touch with you? I'll put links to all of this in the show notes below. Folks, unfortunately, this program that Keisha founded is so needful in this society today. You may not need her services – but I can almost guarantee that you know of someone who can. It may be you. It may someone close to you. A family member, neighbor, co-worker, etc. Get in touch with Keisha by using the links down below. Reach out, have a discussion and see if this is the place God has planned for you, right now. There is a reason

EMILY ZAWISZA is comedy fluent and business savvy. She spends her nights as a hilarious IMPROV PERFORMER and spends her days as the DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SALES for FOUR DAY WEEKEND (voted Best Entertainment Experience in Texas). She gives us a glimpse behind the curtain of COMEDY and SHOW BIZ plus tons of insight about HUMAN NATURE and RELATIONSHIPS. You're gonna love this fun insightful chat! CHECK IT OUT NOW! YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/N_LXiKmNXVw FOUR DAY WEEKEND: https://www.fourdayweekend.com #HP5 #Podcast #EmilyZawisza #FourDayWeekend #Comedy #Improv #Comedian #YesAnd #Entertainment #Punny #HumanNature #Laughter #Business #SecondCity #TheOnion #Fortune500 #CarolBurnett #LucilleBall #JoanRivers #LoveBIG #LaughLOTS #ASmileForYourEars 

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“Think of it as Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets Saturday Night Live.” -D MagazineRich, Camille and Hayes try their hand at some improv!  On today's show, Four Day Weekend Co-Founder, David Wilk Get ready to laugh and learn some improv. Go see their award-winning comedy show built around audience suggestions and participation. Tickets are $25! Voted “Best Comedy Club” and named “Best Entertainment Experience in Texas.” How amazing is that?! Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com

Our 2022 Thanksgiving week recap! Tune in to Chloe and Hayley's four day weekend to hear about their turkey-free meals, spicy Szechuan style foods, fried chicken, bread rolls, and more!

We're back! Thank you for being patient with us as we took a well-deserved summer vacation these past several weeks. However, we know there is always work to be done to make a more inclusive world and are right back at it again! We're thrilled to welcome Dave Wilk to the podcast for our first episode back!  Dave is one of the co-founder's of Four Day Weekend and he and Joe talk about how a 6 week run back in the 90's has turned into a corporate training entity. They discuss the transferable skills improv comedy can give any corporate leader and above all, how we can all make the world a better place! Enjoy! About Four Day Weekend Voted Best Comedy and named “Best Entertainment Experience in Texas”, Four Day Weekend is a D/FW comedy institution. Fort Worth's Mayor awarded them the Key to the City for being “Fort Worth's Greatest Ambassador”, they've been awarded Small Business of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce, performed for two U.S. presidents and delivered a keynote address to the United States Congress. Four Day Weekend, a critically-acclaimed comedy troupe, is the longest-running show in the Southwest. The group performs a one-hour and forty-five minute improv comedy show around audience suggestions and participation. About Dave Wilk David Wilk is proud to be a Founding Member of the Four Day Weekend Comedy Theaters.  In addition to having performed more than 6,500 live shows, Dave also travels nationally and internationally emceeing and keynote speaking for corporate clients.  His client list reads like a “who's who” of the fortune 500.  He's been in more commercials than he can remember.  If you wear it, eat it, watch it, or talk into it, he's hawked it to you.  Thanks for buying it. Comedy has led Dave on many amazing adventures including the following highlights.  Presenting 4day's “Yes, And” Keynote for the United States Congress where he met President Obama, working with President Bush and at his request headlining an Armed Forces Entertainment tour performing in Kosovo, Belgium, The Netherlands, England and Germany, receiving the Key to the City of Fort Worth for being “Fort Worth's Greatest Ambassadors”, being awarded The Small Business of the Year by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and becoming an Entrepreneur in Residence at Texas Christian University's prestigious Neeley School of Business.     Dave and his 4day colleagues chronicled this amazing ride in their National Best Selling book “Happy Accidents”, The Transformative Power of ‘Yes, And' at Work and in Life. Thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload.   With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale)   Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com The DTALKS Podcast has also been ranked #9 in the "Top 40 Detox Podcast You Must Follow in 2020" according to Feedspot.com for our work in the Cultural Detox space. Thank you so much to the Feedspot team!  https://blog.feedspot.com/detox_podcasts/  

It's the loosest edition of the show is quite some time, as Jenny has FOUR DAYS OFF ahead of her and is ready to rock and roll! Elite Beat Plugs of the Week: Jenny: A POOL Andy: Action Comics (2011) #1-#8 (DC Universe Infinite) Megan: Preparedness!

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Emily is the director of corporate sales for the 25-year-old improv comedy group called Four Day Weekend. It's a boring job title for a funny woman. Emily went through Second City, in Chicago, she worked at The Onion, and she also performs. We talk about people in the SNL cast that she knows and how Four Day has survived the pandemic by doing something quite clever. Oh, and she tells a horrible joke. Six stars.

-Reclassifying the T-Rex.-What's the craziest thing you've seen on TV?-Russia loses. Fuck em.-CrossFit Quarterfinals, the same week as Chad Wo's wedding, we discuss any potential hiccups.Unanswerable Q's: Are there more wheels or doors? Chairs or stairs? Stairs or wheels? Shelves or shoes? Overrated/Underrated: Fancy Grills, Couches, Zero Responsibility, Being in a Wedding.

In this episode, Emily explains how business and comedy intersect in her improv group- Four Day Weekend. She discusses how improv is not a talent but rather a skill that needs to be practiced, and how imperfect moments are really just opportunities in life and on stage.

Get ready for the four-day weekend FOREVER if one India start-up succeeds and loans in forbearance fall again but the latest report from Black Knight shows another sign that the housing market might be cooling

Jason joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss storytelling in improv, the parallels between acting and improv, and how they got started in the world of improv. Dr. Jason Davids Scott (they/them) is an associate professor and currently associate director at the Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University, Dr. Scott earned an MA and PhD from UCSB, focusing on the relationship between performance, improvisation, and media.  A one-time stage manager and producer for veterans of the troupe ED, Dr. Scott learned longform technique from director Jim Dennen, and later studied at workshops with Paul Sills, Sparky Johnson, Max Schaefer, Gary Schwartz, and the late Richard Schaal, specializing in the games and play technique of Viola Spolin.  UCSB saw the birth of Dr. Scott's first troupe, Whole Cloth, later known in San Francisco as Revolving Madness.  Dr. Scott has started and advised student improvisation clubs at Arizona State University and Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas, and also created marketing materials for the Fort Worth-based company Four Day Weekend. bridgeimprovtheater.com    

Join Kelli and Anne for their 180th NEW episode! They begin this episode by talking about just returning from their first time traveling to Europe in over a year and a half and how they felt about safety, testing and masking. They were on Kelli's R Family Vacations LGBT charter of a Uniworld river cruise in Portugal down the Duoro River and it was so good to be back out there in the world again. They also talk about pre-taping this episode because they are currently on Kelli's R Family Vacations Wonder Valley Family Ranch Trip in Sanger, CA. Finally Anne talks about her upcoming tour dates including London on Sept 23rd & 24th, Provincetown for Women's Week at the Crown and Anchor on Oct 14th, Philadelphia at City Winery on Oct 22nd, Los Angeles at Feinstein's at Vitello's on Nov 18th, Palm Springs at Toucan's Tiki Lounge on Nov 20th and Dallas at Four Day Weekend on Jan 13. For all ticket links go to www.annesteele.com  Their special guest today is the uber talented Miss Conception. With a career spanning over twenty one years, Kevin Levesque as Miss Conception, has been delighting audiences around the world with his unique style of female illusion. He talks about getting his start in Toronto's bar scene and how the character of Miss Conception has grown over the years. Miss Conception's one-woman, live singing shows, launched new each year in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at The Palm Cabaret and Provincetown Massachusetts at The Pilgrim House, parody and celebrate some of the greatest characters, movies and TV shows of our time, featuring on-stage transitions from one character to another, with costume changes that happen before your eyes. Kevin also talks about his fundraising efforts for many different organizations in our community and how important he thinks it is to always give back. To find out where you can see Miss Conception, follow her on IG, Twitter & TikTok @MissCToronto wwwMissConception.com 

It’s quite the honor to have entrepreneur and improv comedian David Wilk from Four Day Weekend on the show! We know you’ll enjoy this wide-ranging conversation that touches on the secrets of great comedy, the struggles of owning an entertainment business during a worldwide pandemic and the benefits of living life with a “Yes And...” attitude! Listen in for your chance to get to know Dave and then head on over to fourdayweekend.com to get your tickets for the comedy troupe's glorious return to their theaters in Fort Worth and Dallas on May 14th!

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On this episode of Sowing Discourse we break the rules with Frank Ford of Four Day Weekend, talk about his "yes and" philosophy featured in his book Happy Accidents, his love of Steve Martin as a renaissance man, and the time he performed improv for congress and the president of the United States. Be sure to subscribe to Break the Rules for commentary, opinion, news, and special guests with Lev and Jules. FOLLOW US Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPKaSxQ7frxGAwgaQ29P9Eg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPKaSxQ7frxGAwgaQ29P9Eg) Twitter - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=uJuLYSGLsVo&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1NLdDVabVRiNmFmTWlBaC05SXREaGxrYlBSUXxBQ3Jtc0trSngzc2szNVZLZEFIdXRleUZBWVkwM2tBbS1yeS0tckRTdTh3TU44TXEwUFNLNTdScDJKZjBoTDNWWlFfbDRGc1paUkhNNGtIbU1QREJaYm1WcEhjbzRJeGRSZ0JLR3V1QXBYc3NiTnNDU0MzTFVUMA%3D%3D&q=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Flevandjules (http://twitter.com/levandjules) Patreon - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=uJuLYSGLsVo&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWJCdkZPQ0JNS0pyV0ZuX25MY1BROThrZUd3UXxBQ3Jtc0ttN3RqbWEwU3FReVpEendRQjhrTmIxMl9aYldGMHRxRUw5cms0RElYcldZeXljYjhDUzNYT2lGandDOTFUeHdxU3dZOUpCN3lrbjQ1WXBaTGJBY1RlZ09Zd1VYcDlTQUpnQi11MU0yLU1QMmtJY1dBRQ%3D%3D&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Flevandjules (https://www.patreon.com/levandjules) Minds - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=uJuLYSGLsVo&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1RxbVdtSTVxSVR0aEpQQjlHLVU3QjR0N0MwZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuVEdZVEdGVHpMd3poZVp3YWFYY2hlWG1EaERETHY1a3k2VVJ2YXZ3RVU1NERWOEd6SnZhd2w2U2RrX3N6NlJGTy1rUnRXS0wzdGg5Wk9pVFh5R3dZcDB4cHlEb3BVZzFKRzdPWThoU013NGc1X3EtZw%3D%3D&q=http%3A%2F%2FMinds.com%2Flevandjules (http://Minds.com/levandjules) Instagram - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=uJuLYSGLsVo&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0ZZajc0UWZaWmlkRzVFLXV3NFJTNjVOMEtWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuSEZnWnlfQ0FWYmhWem9rNGFhQmJIaHFTamFaalFYZEllUXR3Z19ndnpkMHZManN2ZDJHM0ZjakxPZk9rWU9mSFRqV0JZYlVRaEJOajlueWJrZnVNaGFFTDV6bWtqRkVCMDhuUXFUaFVNZUFham9EQQ%3D%3D&q=http%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Flevandjules (http://instagram.com/levandjules) Facebook - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=uJuLYSGLsVo&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk5ybXRldFRmTVVaeXNSR1RrdVM0c1ZpcWFtQXxBQ3Jtc0tsT0UwbmRrMnhWcmpiamFWZ2xJN0VKam9CTFRnR3lwdTFjNGF3c2tyUkpfOWl6UjdTdndUaURJaVZEbnZTWjdfQWdqZ0JGN0pLV0ZyX2hnSzZvcUhrcEFlSDkwRE5jeUxmZk9yR3doYktHVEJTdVhsVQ%3D%3D&q=http%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Flevandjules (http://facebook.com/levandjules) Support this podcast

In this week's episode, I sit down with the super funny Emily Zawisza, and we talk about her journey into the improv world, her work at Four Day Weekend, and how to use improv’s method of “yes and” in your work and day to day life.  After college, Emily enrolled in the Four Day Weekend Theater’s improv training center and was immediately hooked. This motivated her to move to Chicago to continue her improv comedy education, where she was accepted into and graduated from the world-famous Second City Conservatory, as well as the iO Training Center. While nights were spent performing with various improv troupes, she built a career on the intersection of comedy and business. From her jobs at Groupon, The Onion, The Second City, and Slate Magazine, the common thread has been how humor and intelligent wit can be powerful tools in communication and business. Now working back at Four Day Weekend, where it all started, she can be found collaborating with Fortune 500 companies to create engaging content and train employees with improvisational techniques.This episode is perfect for anyone looking for techniques and exercises to build trust and communication in the workplace or for anyone who needs a laugh or two. Reach out to Emily at emily@fourdayweekend.com  Reach out: leadintoitpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, kamryrosecreative@gmail.com   

This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to improv performers, Chloe and Lane Ingram. Chloe and Lane Ingram are Austin-based improv and sketch comedians. Together they perform in a sketch comedy duo called Chlane and they produce the podcast, “Yeah But Are You Happy?”In this conversation, we talk about being married and how the comedy they do is the glue of their relationship. They tell the story of how they connected through their mutual love of The Simpsons. We talk about the leap they took to start taking improv classes together. They share the amazing journey they had learning from such improv conservatories as Four Day Weekend in Fort Worth, IO and Second City in Chicago and Dallas Comedy House in Dallas. We talk about how they found an open and kind improv community here in Austin. Chloe and Lane discuss the joy of working together on Chlane shows. Support Chloe and Lane Ingram by watching them perform as Chlane! They guest on varios variety shows around town and they will have a new show coming this spring of 2020. Also, check out their podcast, “Yeah But Are You Happy?” on Apple Podcasts! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to improv performers, Chloe and Lane Ingram. Chloe and Lane Ingram are Austin-based improv and sketch comedians. Together they perform in a sketch comedy duo called Chlane and they produce the podcast, “Yeah But Are You Happy?” In this conversation, we talk about being married and how the comedy they do is the glue of their relationship. They tell the story of how they connected through their mutual love of The Simpsons. We talk about the leap they took to start taking improv classes together. They share the amazing journey they had learning from such improv conservatories as Four Day Weekend in Fort Worth, IO and Second City in Chicago and Dallas Comedy House in Dallas. We talk about how they found an open and kind improv community here in Austin. Chloe and Lane discuss the joy of working together on Chlane shows. Support Chloe and Lane Ingram by watching them perform as Chlane! They guest on varios variety shows around town and they will have a new show coming this spring of 2020. Also, check out their podcast, “Yeah But Are You Happy?” on Apple Podcasts! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun. This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to improv performers, Chloe and Lane Ingram. Chloe and Lane Ingram are Austin-based improv and sketch comedians. Together they perform in a sketch comedy duo called Chlane and they produce the podcast, “Yeah But Are You Happy?”In this conversation, we talk about being married and how the comedy they do is the glue of their relationship. They tell the story of how they connected through their mutual love of The Simpsons. We talk about the leap they took to start taking improv classes together. They share the amazing journey they had learning from such improv conservatories as Four Day Weekend in Fort Worth, IO and Second City in Chicago and Dallas Comedy House in Dallas. We talk about how they found an open and kind improv community here in Austin. Chloe and Lane discuss the joy of working together on Chlane shows. Support Chloe and Lane Ingram by watching them perform as Chlane! They guest on varios variety shows around town and they will have a new show coming this spring of 2020. Also, check out their podcast, “Yeah But Are You Happy?” on Apple Podcasts! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast talks to improv performers, Chloe and Lane Ingram. Chloe and Lane Ingram are Austin-based improv and sketch comedians. Together they perform in a sketch comedy duo called Chlane and they produce the podcast, “Yeah But Are You Happy?” In this conversation, we talk about being married and how the comedy they do is the glue of their relationship. They tell the story of how they connected through their mutual love of The Simpsons. We talk about the leap they took to start taking improv classes together. They share the amazing journey they had learning from such improv conservatories as Four Day Weekend in Fort Worth, IO and Second City in Chicago and Dallas Comedy House in Dallas. We talk about how they found an open and kind improv community here in Austin. Chloe and Lane discuss the joy of working together on Chlane shows. Support Chloe and Lane Ingram by watching them perform as Chlane! They guest on varios variety shows around town and they will have a new show coming this spring of 2020. Also, check out their podcast, “Yeah But Are You Happy?” on Apple Podcasts! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun. This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

Ian Lyngen, Ben Jeffery, and Jon Hill bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of December 2nd, 2019, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

Host David Ahearn talks with cast members Oliver Tull, Josh Roberts, and Andrew Hamer.Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Write us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

The Four Day Weekend cast is back again! Recording before shows this past Saturday from on-stage in the Four Day Weekend Theater in Fort Worth.Host David Ahearn talks with cast members Oliver Tull, Josh Roberts, and Andrew Hamer about first jobs, worst jobs, and other notable firsts.Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Write us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

The Four Day Weekend cast is back! Recording between shows this past Saturday from on-stage in the Four Day Weekend Theater in Fort Worth.Host David Ahearn talks with cast members Oliver Tull, Josh Roberts, Andrew Hamer, Frank Ford, and Musical Director Ray Sharp about a variety of stories from years of traveling and taking our show on the road.Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Write us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

We're back for Season 2! And the Happy Accidents podcast is evolving! This week we met onstage before our Saturday night shows to chat.Host David Ahearn talks with cast members Oliver Tull, Josh Roberts, and Andrew Hamer about the Four Day Weekend show, the things we love about it, the things we maybe don't love so much, and what you might be hearing from us in future episodes.

This episode's guest is Richie Lunsford. Richie lives in Fort Worth and is a main stage cast member of Four Day Weekend, the longest running show in the southwest. He is also a Writer, Director and Performer in the YouTube Web Series called For King and Country. Currently, Richie sits on the board of directors for the Fort Worth, non-profit called Girls Rock Fort Worth, which is a program that helps empower girls through music education and performance. During our conversation we discuss comedy, redemption and so much more on episode number 48, of the Avert Your Eyes Podcast! Consider yourself warned... If you enjoyed the episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! You can also subscribe via Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn or Google Play. Follow us via Facebook and Twitter. Visit our website. Click here to take our listener survey! We now have Avert Your Eyes Podcast merchandise! Check it out here!

Adi Bachan and Rene Powell join us in the studio.Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon.More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Radio personality Mark “Hawkeye” Louis joins us in studio. Learn more about Hawkeye and where you can hear him on his website, www.hawkeyeonair.comFour Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon.More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

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Cast Member and Director of Corporate Sales for Four Day Weekend - Emily Zawisza joins us to talk about her life and how she ended up on "the island of broken dreams".Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com.We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Dr. Annette Schippel and Dustin Strong join us to talk about the endocrine system and how it relates to overall health.Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Lauren Brizendine is back! She stars in a film written by Michael Gibson Jr. and Nicholas Muthersbagh called "Alora" where she plays the mother, Sarah."Alora" has been selected into the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival and is currently up for two awards: Best Short and Best Texas Short. The story is about a single mother who is training as a NASA astronaut to potentially go and visit a new planet labeled that has been discovered that is within the Goldilocks Zone of a star. The conflict arises in that she has to make a choice to going on the mission of a lifetime versus the love of her daughter that she would have to leave behind. The world premiere is on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 6:15 p.m. at the Campus Theater in Denton, Texas. Click here for links to the trailer and tickets. Lauren Brizendine hails from the bayous of Louisiana and has a passion for all things creative. After graduating with a degree in fashion design and working in the business for a decade, Lauren found comedy and acting as an outlet for dealing with the stresses of a demanding industry. In 2009 she began studying at the Dallas Comedy House in Dallas, Texas and became the first woman graduate of the program. She is also a graduate of Four Day Weekend in Fort Worth, Texas and has been a part of a variety of improv, sketch, and writing teams. In addition to her comedy credits, Lauren has been featured as a screen actor for NBC, TCU, and other independent projects. During our conversation we discuss acting in Alora, working with the cast and crew, doing standup comedy for the first time, and so much more on episode 38 of the Avert Your Eyes Podcast. Consider yourself warned. Click here for links to the trailer and tickets. Follow Alora on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If you enjoyed the episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! You can also subscribe via Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn or Google Play. Follow us via Facebook and Twitter. Visit our website. Click here to take our listener survey! We now have Avert Your Eyes Podcast merchandise! Check it out here!

Mayor of Fort Worth Betsy Price joins us in the studio.Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Everyone has a story! Today we take to the streets and talk to random people in downtown Fort Worth. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.comWe welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

We're on the road this week for a corporate show in Montgomery, Texas! Cast members Frank Ford, Oliver Tull, and Anthony Bowling sit down with Dave and we are visited from many unexpected guests. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon.More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com.We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

This week we sit down with Musical Director for Four Day Weekend, Ray Sharp. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

This week on the podcast we are joined by Massoum Mirzaei, President and CEO of Magic Production Group. Listen to hear Massoum's story of leaving Iran at age 17 to come to America to realize his goal of claiming the American dream. For more information on Massoum’s video production group visit: http://www.magicproductiongroup.com/ Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

The best way to give meaning to life and labor is to work as God works. This podcast suggests three ways to make your vocation eternally significant. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Former Fort Worth Police Offer Tegan Broadwater joins us to talk about his years of service including an undercover operation infiltrating the Crip organization. If you are interested in Tegan’s story, you can buy his book Life in the Fish Bowl, which is available on Amazon: http://a.co/d/8mRw2V1 All proceeds go to HOPE Farm, which you can learn more about on their website: https://hopefarmfw.org Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Our guest today is Dustin Strong. Dustin is a certified Holistic Nutritionist, Applied Clinical Nutritionist, Wellness Specialist and the founder of Strong on Health. Dustin gives us the low down how we can once again “make food thy medicine". Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

We are joined this week by NFL agent and lawyer, Gary Glick, who shares his story about his near death experience that gave him a new perspective on living. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Join us this week as we talk with Siri Bahadur Khalsa, international Kundalini Yoga Teacher and gong expert, about the transformative power of the sound of the gong. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

We’re back from a short break and this week we talk to Michael Crain, Fort Worth native, business owner and philanthropist. Michael has done many exciting things in his life including serving on President George W Bush’s Advance team during his Presidency. Michael talks about various points in his life where he said “yes, and” to opportunities presented to him, and led him to where he is today. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Today we talk to Hal Brown, owner and publisher of Fort Worth Magazine, FW Inc. and Fort Worth Home magazines. We talk about his life, TCU Football, and how he began his career as a magazine publisher, as well as the happy accidents that happened along the way. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

We didn’t have a special guest this week, so… we improvised! Host David Ahearn talks to cast members of Four Day Weekend - Oliver Tull & Andrew Hamer along with our musical director Ray Sharp. We talk about a variety of topics and catch David up on some important pop culture notes. Plus, we hear from another one of our sponsors. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

This week President & CEO of Sundance Square Johnny Campbell joins us to talk about his life and career. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Host David Ahearn is joined by cast member Oliver Tull and musical director Ray Sharp as they reminisce about the 2015 Armed Forced Entertainment Tour throughout Europe and the Balkan Peninsula. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Former Mayor of Fort Worth Mike & Rosie Moncrief join us on the show to discuss their lives, career, and the happy accidents along the way that led them to where they are today. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Dione Kennedy joins us today to talk about her life and her path to her career as President & CEO of Performing Arts Fort Worth and Bass Performance Hall. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Host David Ahearn interviews Dr. Kari Rollins about her life and her path to finding yoga and her calling as a healer. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Joining us today we have the Assistant Vice President of Business Operations for the Texas Rangers - Richard “Hoggy” Price. Host David Ahearn and “Hoggy” talk baseball, the Texas Rangers, and the happy accidents that led Mr. Price to where he is today. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com

Host David Ahearn talks with Dr. Alan Gallay - Bancroft Award-winning author, Professor and Lyndon B. Johnson Chair in American History at TCU. Dr. Gallay discusses his life, work, and visualizing success. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com

Host David Ahearn interviews cast members Oliver Tull and Andrew Hamer about how they got started in comedy, and how they got involved with Four Day Weekend. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com

Join host Cyrus Webb welcomes Frank Ford of Four Day Weekend to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss their new book Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of "Yes, and" at Work and in Life. 

Host David Ahearn interviews current cast members Josh Roberts & Anthony Bowling about their starts in comedy, how they got into the cast of Four Day Weekend, their worst performing experiences, and what they learned from them.Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

The critically-acclaimed comedy group, Four Day Weekend, is the longest-running show in the Southwest. On Friday and Saturday nights, the group performs a show, created from audience suggestions and participation, at their 212-seat theater in downtown Fort Worth. Repeatedly voted "Best Comedy" for many years, Four Day Weekend is a Fort Worth institution. They’ve been called “Fort Worth’s Greatest Ambassadors," have been awarded the Key to the City, have performed for two U.S. presidents and delivered a keynote address to the United States Congress. No trip to Fort Worth is complete until you attend this award-winning show! Check out the show: http://fourdayweekend.com/ Happy Accidents is your personal guide to transforming your life. As we take on task after task, responsibility after responsibility, we lose sight of who we are and why we're doing what we do; we rush through the day completing a to-do list, but we never really seem to accomplish the things that are most important. What goals do you have for your life? What steps have you taken toward them today? Consider this book your guide to getting back on track to your dreams and help inspire those around you. It's not about doing more or doing less, it's about making what you do worthy of the effort. From forging new relationships, stepping out of your comfort zone, and reframing your work—start valuing these as empowering choices you get to make toward a particular goal every day. Get the book here: https://amzn.to/2HZiEDG

For our inaugural podcast, we started at the beginning. The founders of Four Day Weekend - David Wilk, Frank Ford, David Ahearn and Troy Grant - talk about how they got started in comedy, and all of the happy accidents that led them to over a quarter century of working together. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

Improv Your Life to Abundance!Have you ever noticed that just when you think you have your plan all laid out and perfect, something or someone comes along that requires an on the spot change. It's at that point you may have to improv the plan, or at least that part of it. Such is life, and such is the conversation we are having today with Frank Ford. Meet our Feature GuestFrank Ford has had a successful career in the entertainment industry for the last 25 years and is one of the founding members and owner of Four Day Weekend, a comedy institution in Texas. He has also studied at the renowned Second City Conservatory in Chicago and taught advanced improvisation classes at the Four Day Weekend Training Center. https://menofabundance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/happy-accidents.jpg ()As a professional actor, Frank has appeared in numerous commercial spots, television shows and films. In addition, he has received critical-acclaim for his original comedy revues, comedy album, short films and acting roles. Over the years, Frank has been recognized for his writing, including the sale of an original television comedy to 20th Century FOX. Also, Frank has recently finished writing a feature film, which was a Top-10 finalist in the Final Draft “Big Break” screenwriting contest. Currently, he is in the process of publishing his first book entitled, Happy Accidents, which teaches people how use the philosophy of improvisation in a positive way to enrich their lives. In addition to performing in over 5,000 shows and working with Fortune 500 companies throughout the world, Frank is also a very popular keynote presenter on the speaker circuit. Connect with our guesthttp://fourdayweekend.com/ (FourDayWeekend.com) Wally's Take AwayGuys, stuff happens. You will often have to improv or take another direction. The more experience you have in your relationships and career, the better you will get at living your life on your terms, while still fulfilling your responsibilities. Everything You Know About Marketing is WRONG!I can find any business owner a MINIMUM of $10,000 in less than 45 minutes…Guaranteed!...and without spending a cent more on marketing or advertising than you already are.I work with small and medium-sized businesses that have little to no money to spend on marketing. I show you how to generate all the leads you can possibly handle by evaluating your existing marketing and showing you how to dramatically reduce or eliminate the money you’re currently spending while significantly increasing both your response and conversion rates. I can typically double or triple your current response rate...but a 50 to 100 times increase isn’t out of the question. And best of all, the strategies I'll teach you will continue to work for you month after month for as long as you're in business. But listen, I know talk is cheap... and I know that you’ve heard these types of claims before, so put me to the test and let me prove that everything I've just said is 100% true. If you will invest just 45 minutes with me, I promise that I will find you at least $10,000 in additional revenue that you can begin to put in your pocket this month... and every month moving forward. We can do this 45 minute session over the phone as an added convenience to you... and I promise during the time we're together that I won't try to sell you a thing. But there is one catch. I'm writing a book detailing the strategies I use to find $10,000 for any small business owner, and my publisher has asked me to include a few additional case studies in my book. I would ask those of you who take me up on my offer to allow me to document your results and use them in my book, either under your real name or anonymously. If you're interested in making an additional $10,000 beginning this month... and every month for the rest of your life as a business owner... Watch this video "http://apmasterycoach.com/wrong/ (Everything You've Ever Learned About... Support this podcast

My guest is Frank Ford, founding member of Four Day Weekend. This Improv Troupe has performed for President Obama, Vice President Biden, and works with Universities and Corporations to teach empathetic listening, being in the moment, and practices of non-judgement. They have a training center that teaches Improv classes: Four Day Weekend Training Center. We discussed their National-Bestselling book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of 'Yes, And' at Work and in Life." Find them at: fourdayweekend.com

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Who doesn't love comedy and improv? Frank Ford joins Ashley on LYTL Perspectives to discuss the creation and the beginnings of the Four Day Weekend troupe, how he got intially started in comedy and improv, and what's new on the horizon for the troupe. The troupe is expanding its footprint and they will be able to touch the lives of many more people. Don't miss Frank's personal story of how he got started listening to his mom's old comedy records.

Comedian Frank Ford joins the show to talk about growing up in Ohio, discovering his passion for comedy, why his mom was crucial to his career, the difference between improv and stand up comedy, how Four Day Weekend came to be, his book Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of "Yes, and" at Work and in Life, and funny on-stage stories!

Host Doug Stephan and Actor/Comedian  Frank Ford http://www.fourdayweekend.com discuss the reality that we are all Comedic Improvisers. Ford has had a successful career in the entertainment industry for the last 25 years, and now is one of the founding members and owner of Four Day Weekend, a comedy institution in Texas. Learn how people sitting in the audience, and using their cell phones, helped to become an important part of their show. Frank explains how the powerful exercise of "Yes, And" can make you a better person. Next, Mystifier Uri Geller http://www.urigeller.com discusses with Doug, the implications of moving the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. He also reveals stories about secret tunnels beneath Jerusalem. Finally, Astrologer Maria Francesca Triliegi http://www.mariafrancescatriliegi.com/home.html takes a look at Mercury's Retrograde and what to expect in the new year. 

I catch up with comedian Frank Ford, who is one of the founding members of the comedy group, Four Day Weekend. Frank talks about his comedy influences growing up, how Homer Simpson had a part in the group’s name and how he went from a full-time, six figure job to doing comedy full time. Frank, along with his partners, David Ahearn and David Wilk, wrote the book, Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of "YES, AND" at Work and in Life.

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Frank Ford has had a successful career in the entertainment industry for the last 25 years and is one of the founding members and owner of Four Day Weekend, a comedy institution in Texas. He has also studied at the renowned Second City Conservatory in Chicago and taught advanced improvisation classes at the Four Day Weekend Training Center. As a professional actor, Frank has appeared in numerous commercial spots, television shows and films. In addition, he has received critical-acclaim for his original comedy revues, comedy album, short films and acting roles. In this conversation Erik and Frank discuss the power using the ‘Yes, And’ approach in work and life. Mentioned in this episode: Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of “YES, AND” at Work and in Life Formstack Ziprecruiter Freshbooks Use code ‘Beyond The To-Do List’ in the ‘How Did You Hear About Us Section’ Please connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes Follow @ErikJFisher Check out more Noodle.mx Network showsThe Audacity to Podcast: "How-to" podcast about podcastingBeyond the To-Do List: Personal and professional productivityThe Productive Woman: Productivity for busy womenONCE: Once Upon a Time podcastWelcome to Level Seven: Agents of SHIELD and Marvel’s cinematic universe podcastAre You Just Watching?: Movie reviews with Christian critical thinkingthe Ramen Noodle: Family-friendly clean comedy

Shaquita Smith - She's the Director, Producer and Writer of a brand new horror movie called "Truth or Double Dare".  When she's not behind the camera she's in front of it; recently seen on the TuPac Biopic movie that aired this past Summer.  We talk to her about her career, this movie and so much more.Frank Ford - Frank returns to talk to us about Four Day Weekend's new book.  We talk improv comedy and even do a skit over the phone.  He's a lot of fun and you'll enjoy this interview.Plus we explore some more "Halloween Things" with two ghost stories which include "Resurrection Mary" in Chicago and the haunted Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel which boasts the sightings of former resident Marilyn Monroe.

Shaquita Smith - She's the Director, Producer and Writer of a brand new horror movie called "Truth or Double Dare".  When she's not behind the camera she's in front of it; recently seen on the TuPac Biopic movie that aired this past Summer.  We talk to her about her career, this movie and so much more.Frank Ford - Frank returns to talk to us about Four Day Weekend's new book.  We talk improv comedy and even do a skit over the phone.  He's a lot of fun and you'll enjoy this interview.Plus we explore some more "Halloween Things" with two ghost stories which include "Resurrection Mary" in Chicago and the haunted Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel which boasts the sightings of former resident Marilyn Monroe.

Success is no accident – in fact, it’s an attitude. And no one knows that better than one of the country’s most enduring and successful improv comedy troupes, Four Day Weekend. For 20 years, Four Day Weekend has been delighting audiences with their uproarious improvised performances from their Ft. Worth theatre, and have magnified their success through producing commercials, products, and live events, and are now bringing the secret of their success to publication. Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of “Yes, And” at Work and in Life, to be published by Wiley in September 2017, teaches each reader how to facilitate a positive attitude and make the most of every opportunity by bringing the most valuable and productive skills from improvisation into your daily work and home life. “It’s a semi-autobiographical account of our journey over the last 20 years,” explains co-founder and co-author David Wilk. As their show’s success in the early days continued, the group quickly realized “We were running a business,” says Four Day Weekend’s Frank Ford. “We are not business people, and in those days, we were eighty percent show, twenty percent business. Now, we’re 80% business and 20% show.” That shift required adopting a way of thinking that is the key to the secrets revealed in Happy Accidents. “The philosophy of ‘yes, and,’ worked so well for us on stage,” Ford continues. “We asked, well, what if that was our business model as well? It not only opened up our ability to communicate within the group, but opened us up to so many different business opportunities.” One story in the book – about how the group parlayed an under-funded offer from a major company into a positive magazine article that eventually lead to delivering a major keynote presentation to members of the US Congress and meeting the President and performing for the troops – exemplifies how “we use the ‘yes, and’ philosophy to find solutions,” says Wilk. It’s worked for the group – in spades. A weekly comedy show and the ‘yes, and’ perspective have elevated the group to the point where they are now “Entrepreneur In Residence” at the business school at Texas Christian University. “Business books rarely use the word ‘empathy,’” admits group member and co-author David Ahearn. “But the ‘yes, and’ philosophy helps you as a person. You look at life differently – you don’t see mistakes, you don’t see obstacles – you see workarounds, choices. You learn about active listening, how to be a better communicator.” “After twenty years,” says Wilk, “our default now is ‘yes, and,’ and we don’t judge ideas. Being ‘yes, and’ people in a ‘no, but’ world – people want to work with you if you are a ‘yes, and’ person!” Frank Ford @4DayFrank Co-Founder & Cast Member Four Day Weekend http://fourdayweekend.com

Great business people are able to adapt, think on their feet, speak and captivate an audience, and collaborate and communicate with a variety of people in a variety of situations. These also happen to be the exact types of skills you learn in improv. Improv training is fantastic business training. The skills necessary to stand on stage and improvise any topic thrown at you, is an extremely transferable skill to business. Jonas Koffler of the improv and training group Four Day Weekend, has been helping businesses learn these skills for the past 20 years. What started as a limited six week run at a local theatre, has grown into a 20 year successful business where the group has now worked the who's who of Fortune 500 companies, toured with the USO, and performed for two different U.S. presidents. We were lucky to sit down with Jonas Koffler, and get his story, company background and advice as part of Small Business War Stories.

Segment 1: Eyal Shinar is the Founder and CEO of Fundbox, and an expert in financial technology, AI and technology management. He was recently recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2016 at its Builders + Innovators Summit.Segment 2: Vanessa Shaw is a sought-after speaker and expert on business mastery, personal leadership and 6 and 7 figure income strategies. She is the creator of The Boutique Business Model and The Big Bold Event. She has also worked for the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, and has held senior leadership roles within the International Coach Federation.Segment 3: Frank Ford has had a successful career in the entertainment industry for the last 25 years and is one of the founding members and owner of Four Day Weekend, a comedy institution in Texas. As a professional actor, Frank has appeared in numerous commercial spots, television shows and films. He is in the process of publishing his first book entitled, Happy Accidents, which teaches people how use the philosophy of improvisation in a positive way to enrich their lives. Segment 4:Barry Moltz shares how to get your business unstuck.Segment 5: Michael Tys is a developer for Tech Magic in Ukraine. Sponsored by Nextiva

 Drawing from examples gathered over two decades of turning a weekly Fort Worth comedy show into a full-time business that has them traveling the world and serving as Entrepreneurs in Residence at the business school at Texas Christian University, co-authors David Wilk, David Ahearn, and Frank Ford demonstrate how “yes, and” thinking helps improve communication skills, facilitate creative problem solving, and generate new ideas that can refresh and rejuvenate.  From understanding the value of open minded, active listening (the ability to say “yes” to anything and mean it); to a willingness to offer out-of-the-box ideas without prejudgment (putting the “and” into action); to demonstrating authentic respect for the ideas and intentions of others, Happy Accidents shows how the same elements that make for great teamwork on stage prove to be immensely successful strategies in the workplace and board room. Frank Ford has had a successful career in the entertainment industry for the last 25 years and is one of the founding members and owner of Four Day Weekend, a comedy institution in Texas. He has also studied at the renowned Second City Conservatory in Chicago and taught advanced classes at the Four Day Weekend Training Center. As a professional actor, Frank has appeared in numerous commercial spots, television shows and films. In addition, he has received critical-acclaim for his original comedy revues, comedy album, short films and acting roles. Over the years, Frank has been recognized for his writing, including the sale of an original comedy to 20th Century FOX. Frank has recently finished writing a feature film, is working on a pilot treatment for HBO and is in the process of publishing his first book entitled, Happy Accidents, which teaches people how use the philosophy of improvisation in a positive way to enrich their lives. To learn more about Frank Ford visit: http://www.frankjford.com/About_Frank.html Happy Accidents book: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Accidents-Transformative-Power-Work/dp/1119428564/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501525845&sr=8-2&keywords=happy+accidents   Personal Finance Cheat Sheet Article: http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/ Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3  http://www.fa-mag.com/news/on-it-s-80th-anniversaryadvisors-consider-social-security-s-impactfuture-22784.html?section=3 You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at: http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters or www.moneymatterspodcast.com #KPFTHOUSTON #4daywkd  

Frank Ford - Frank is a Co-Founder of the improv comedy group "Four Day Weekend". He also tours the country performing for corporate events and even Presidents.Bryan McClure - Bryan is an actor. His recent project "Strings" is now on YouTube as a YouTube mini-series thriller/horror flick.

Frank Ford - Frank is a Co-Founder of the improv comedy group "Four Day Weekend". He also tours the country performing for corporate events and even Presidents.Bryan McClure - Bryan is an actor. His recent project "Strings" is now on YouTube as a YouTube mini-series thriller/horror flick.

Neil Haley, The Total Tutor will interview Four Day Weekend's David Wilk. Neil will interview David to find out about what Four Day Weekend is, latest projects, and latest news.   Live in Dallas, TX  A little more about David David Wilk is a Founding Member of the Four Day Weekend Comedy Theater.  Born in Tulsa OK, Dave is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory in Chicago. In addition to having performed more than 5,000 live shows, Dave also travels nationally and internationally emceeing and keynote speaking for corporate clients.  His client list reads like a “who's who” of the fortune 500. You may (or may not) recognize Dave from one of his many national commercial campaigns including Dish Network, Rent-A-Center, Papa Johns, Charles Schwab and Rold Gold Pretzels.  Dave has appeared in many films you've never seen. Dave and Four Day Weekend recently were invited to be a Keynote Presenter at the United States Congress Democratic Caucus Issues Conference in Cambridge, MD. They received a standing ovation and met President Barack Obama.  Always eager to be equal and fair, the next year he and Four Day shared the stage with former President George W. Bush on September 11, 2012 in Las Vegas. In 2012, Dave and Four Day Weekend were given a great honor when Mayor Mike Moncrief presented them the Key to the City of Fort Worth for being “Fort Worth's Greatest Ambassadors”.  

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