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Roger and Elias discuss spending this Valentine's Day, how Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy's book The Gap and The Gain can help you shift your thinking when it comes to financial goals, and alternatives to the traditional 50/30/20 budget. Take control of your financial future: https://www.btwealthshow.com/start-planning Follow Us on Facebook.com/BTWealthShow  Subscribe to the Podcast https://linktr.ee/BehindTheWealth Hosted By: Roger Abel Guest Host: Elias Randel Produced By: Molly Nordlocken Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.  The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for  any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for  you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing.   All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.  Premier Investments of Iowa, Inc. and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional.  Dollar cost averaging involves continuous investment in securities  regardless of fluctuation in price levels of such securities.  An investor should consider their ability to continue purchasing through fluctuating price levels. Such a plan does not assure profit and does not  protect against loss.  Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there  can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.  There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are  suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes.  The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. Consult your tax professional about eligibility to Roth and Traditional IRA  contributions. Contributions and earnings in a Roth IRA can be withdrawn  without paying taxes and penalties if the account owner is at least 59 ½  and has held their Roth IRA for at least five years. Traditional IRA account owners have considerations to make before performing a Roth IRA conversion. These primarily include income tax consequences on the converted amount in the year of the conversion, withdrawal limitations from a Roth IRA, and income limitations for future contributions to a Roth IRA. In addition, if you are required to take a minimum distribution (RMD) in the year you convert, you must do so before converting to a Roth IRA. This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax advisor. Prior to investing in a 529 Plan investors should consider whether the investor's or designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program. Withdrawals used for qualified expenses are federally tax free. Tax treatment at the state level may vary. Please consult your tax advisor before investing.  Data Sources:  National Retail Federation (NRF) The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success (2021), Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy CNBC  

Ever feel that you're doing it all wrong? Me too!  The book The Gap & The Gain was a GAME-CHANGER for me. Here's what you get in this week's podcast episode: ✅The MOST IMPORTANT hour of your day and how to use it to 1) sleep better, 2) build your self-esteem, 3) & set the next day up for success ✅How to switch your mood on a dime with AMB ✅The power of a 5-minute funeral AND a 10-min GAINstorm ✅The brain forgets our successes FAST & how to remind it ✅How to use the 80/20 principle to shore up your energy WHILE creating important wins   PS. If you love this session, this is the work we do EVERYDAY in my coaching program and I'd love to have you join. When you enroll, you get immediate access to all bonus trainings, a year of coaching, 50 CME, a private session with me, and so much more. Join us today at Yourpathinfocus.com.   PPS. To never miss a free workshop, to have the podcast delivered to your inbox, to have first dibs on the latest offer and freebies, make sure you have entered your email at Yourpathinfocus.com/email.   Resource: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy   https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Gain-Achievers-Happiness-Confidence/dp/1401964362   podcast music credit to https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/rock-montage/classic/

Michelle Pascoe (CSP) is an international speaker, accredited trainer, researcher, author, podcaster and experienced businesswoman. She has an undeniable passion for customer service, mystery shopping and team motivation, and is a specialist in every aspect of service operations and processes and their impact on the customer experience.   In 1994, she founded one of Australia's most respected training companies, Optimum Operating Procedures and Services Pty Ltd (OOPS). Serving the hospitality industry for almost 30 years, OOPS is still a thriving provider of mystery shopping, service benchmarking, surveys and focus groups, competitor audits, team training and leadership development - including the highly successful Middle Management Movement program.  Michelle's key focus on passion pertain to service delivery and the expectations of the 21st century customer, through mapping their journey, and she firmly believes that a feeling of belonging created throughout the experience is a key point of difference in creating the essential human connection.   Questions • So, could you share with our listeners a little bit about how you got to where you are today? • Could you maybe just put in context for us just how it is that services in your country currently are in your part of the world? And what are some of the main service issues, maybe across different industries, if there is like maybe a two or three overarching themes that you've identified since you work with different organisations that you've found that companies tend to struggle with in terms of delivering that excellent service? • One of the things I wanted to find out from you, as it relates to that specific point, do you believe that the customer becoming rude is a behavioural issue that is maybe cultural in terms of just their mannerism? Or do you think it is a catalyst as a result of how they're being treated? • And as listeners of this podcast, if there was like a business owner, or maybe a senior person in a customer success or customer experience department that would be listening to this episode, and they themselves are considering doing such an activity (mystery shop) for 2024, what would be your advice? What are some of the benefits that you think will be derived? • Now, can you also share with our listeners, what's the one online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely can't live without in your business? • Can you also share with our listeners, maybe one or two books that you've read? It could be a book that you read a very long time ago, but it has had a great impact on you, or even one that you've read recently. • Now, Michelle, can you also share with our listeners what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about? Either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. • Where can listeners find you online? • Now, before we wrap our episodes up, we always like to ask our guests, do you have a quote or a saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you will tend to revert to this quote if for any reason you got derailed or you went off track, the quote kind of helps to get you back on track. Do you have one of those? Highlights Michelle's Journey Me: Now, before we start getting into the core of the conversation, we always like to give our guests an opportunity to share in their own words a little bit about their own journey. So, could you share with our listeners a little bit about how you got to where you are today?   Michelle shared that she started her business back in 1994. So, it only seems like yesterday, even though it's nearly 30 years, 3 decades. And how she got into the industry was she's been an employee for a number of years in the hospitality and marketing fields and she had a horrific interview and she thought back to herself then, this is not a way to run a business.  So, after a very short period of time, she did some various courses, business courses, and she started her own business. Now the development over the years from back then, which was offering more piping services because that was one thing she was good at, she slowly moved into training. And then within a few short years, got into the hospitality industry and absolutely love it, because to her, the connection with the customer, both the internal and the external customer, just gives her so much joy and passion.  And over that time, some of those young boys and girls she trained nearly 30 years ago are now CEOs of their own businesses, and she has had the honour and privilege of seeing their own personal journey. But they have also taken her on the journey through the various companies that they have been with. So yes, it's been a wonderful 3 decades and she looks forward to more years ahead of her.   In Terms of Delivering Excellent Service, What Are Some Main Service Issues or Overarching Themes Identified Working with Different Organizations Me: So, you are in the service industry for many, many years now. And I know services pretty much standard across most countries across the world. I've interviewed persons from Australia before on this podcast, but I always like to get a perspective from people that are from different parts of the world. So, could you maybe just put in context for us just how it is that services in your country currently or in your part of the world? And what are some of the main service issues, maybe across different industries, if there is like maybe a two or three overarching themes that you've identified since you work with different organizations that you've found that companies tend to struggle with in terms of delivering that excellent service?    Michelle stated yes, you are correct in the sense that service is an expectation no matter what country we are in, in the world. However, in Australia, and she says it's very similar, she's not long back from the US herself, is that they are still struggling to have people apply for positions. Now, Australia is a very large country, they have a lot of regional areas that their city people and their overseas tourists love to come to, to travel and enjoy the outback areas, however, their expectation is that the restaurants will be open, the hotels will be open, the service will be impeccable, and it should be and the owners of those businesses really try. But it's very, very, very hard to get staff at the moment.   They are finding when they closed their borders, a lot of their overseas backpackers who work predominantly in the hospitality industry have not returned, it's very slow. And they're also finding even in their city venues, and this is across all industries, not just hospitality, that it's a longer process now for people to actually come in to businesses and wish to apply. Before 2020, they were finding that they have a number of applicants they could choose from, but now it is trying to even get people to apply and then retain them. The world has changed in that not that everybody just comes to work at home, because that's just not serviceable, particularly in the hospitality. But it's understanding that we are now working with four key generations.  And so, what are we offering them in the workplace that is going to provide not just that simple analogy of lifework balance, but actually what are we actually asking them questions, finding out what they're needing? And she thinks we're finding the businesses that are doing that and changing the rostering system to perhaps what it was always been for many, many years, is attracting the right applicants slowly, but it is getting better. So, she thinks that's probably one of the key areas.  When it comes to service is understanding what customer's needs are. There's a lot of intolerance, there's a lot of entitlement from customers, she'll put her hand up and openly say that they see that so often, the rudeness of customers and this idea that they think that provider of that service is a servant, and not just providing a service. And that's what they're doing. People are providing a service, they are serving them, but they are not a servant.  So, they do find that a lot of people that are new in the industry when it comes to customer service, whether it's retail, hospitality, real estate, that they leave pretty quickly, because they get hurt, the resilience is low, it's hard, some customers are quite rude. So, how can handle that? Certainly an area that she's finding they work on a lot with the training now is how do we handle those customers? What can we do proactively before they become that intolerable customer, so to speak? And the other is consistency, and they'll talk about that a little bit later on is that companies do clearly need to define what the vision is, what their values are, and what their expectations, because they find that when they're not, businesses that they'll be highly recommended one way, and then social media will destroy them the following way. And it may well be due to something that it could be easily fixed if they had a clear vision and expectations were set beforehand. So, they're probably the three areas that they're finding that's impacting the businesses across in Australia.   Customer Behaviour  Me: I found it interesting when you mentioned that the customer becomes rude and as a result of that you find that a lot of people are leaving from the customer experience professions because their tolerance becomes very low because of how they're treated. I don't think I've ever heard anyone put it in that perspective before but one of the things I wanted to find out from you, as it relates to that specific point, do you believe that the customer becoming rude is a behavioural issue that is maybe cultural in terms of just their mannerism? Or do you think it is a catalyst as a result of how they're being treated, their needs not being met, communication not being consistent and clear and that propels them into that state of being very intolerable and aggravated and rude to the customer service providers. What has your experience been there?   Michelle stated that that's a really good question. People's expectations have changed, we now have a world that everything is instant and we see so often that they now believe it's all about me, we see that on the roads, when people are driving the road, they won't let you in or they believe that they should be at the front of the queue, because they've got a busy day. And it's all this self-entitlement, now, this certainly is not all our customers and unfortunately, they are the minority, but they make the most noise and they impact the most on our beautiful people that are providing the service.  So, it is this feeling of self-entitlement. We've found with those couple of years of shutdown, in particular, that the people that were coming out of that they are still learning that they have to wait for service, that they have to understand things are a little bit slower. And she thinks that's what's really key is when that is shared with them, it's communicating, it's not making excuses from the company, but the company sharing with them, she's seen them in the USA, small signs that we're short on staff, sorry, for the delays, we are wanting to provide you the best customer service. Now, she knows not everybody reads signs, but just that little bit of a pre warning may assist with some customers, but those ones that are totally intolerable, we're going to handle them because that's just part of what service is, but it doesn't mean we have to accept rude behaviour.  And she thinks that's where it has to be very clearly communicated to the frontline team that management or the owner of the business won't accept that and will intervene when a customer has overstepped the comments perhaps, or their interactions with that service provider or is impacting with other customers, there's not a lot, there's only a few, but they do find, and what they're finding there more and more is that these people just believe that they're entitled to have this service right now and don't worry about anybody else, which is disappointing.   What are Some of the Benefits that Derived from Market Research (Mystery Shopping)  Me: Now, a big part of what you do, based on what we read in your bio was also mystery shopping. And I'm sure you do mystery shopping across many different industries, have you found that the mystery shopping helps to identify to organisations what their key pain points are? And as listeners of this podcast, if there was like a business owner, or maybe a senior person in a customer success or customer experience department that would be listening to this episode, and they themselves are considering doing such an activity for 2024, what would be your advice? What are some of the benefits that you think will be derived?   Because the intervention itself of mystery shopping can be a very expensive venture, why would you recommend to a CEO or someone who is in customer success or customer experience, to recommend to their organization to invest in something like this? Because I find a lot of organizations tend to, they may want to do it, they hear about it, but then they're not able to connect the dots in terms of the financial gain that they're going to get from a report like that, or data submitted from that and how does that translate into transforming the experience that it will increase the dollar value in their organization, when they look at their bottom line at the end of the year, there's more money, not less money. Michelle stated another great question, and she loves mystery shopping. When she first created their own proprietary software, which is over two decades now, she never wanted it to be defined or catch people out in it. A lot of frontline team members, as well as owners of businesses think mystery shopping is all about finding the faults in your business. She's always changed the narrative around that, that they're looking for the shining lights in your business, as well as where there are opportunities.  So, if she can just give a quick analogy of the reports that they do is both objective and subjective. Now, you have to have those both areas in mystery shopping. There is no point in just having a score, because a number means absolutely nothing unless it has got qualitative research behind it.  Now, quantitative research which gives you those stats, it's important because you've got that number then to go, “Alright, we've got 85 this month, and what can we put in place now to rise that number.” But you want to understand, how did you get that number of 85, so for the listeners, she would say first off, break up the report, what they're going to look up into four key areas, the service, image, marketing, and compliance or regulations that they may have in their particular industry, or even their own personal regulations or compliance in their own business.  And then when looking at those questions, it's both looking at them that purely objective questioning where, are they wearing their name badge? Yes or no. But then it could be, you'd have a number of questions about that actual service, did they take an audit? Did they use your name? Did they offer you an option there all those objective questions, which are fantastic for those scores, that you can measure that data every month, or how often you do it. But then it's about that qualitative information. Because, at times, we could have an experience where the register doesn't work, or there could be an issue with the actual process of delivering a particular product, but it is how it's handled by that frontline person, or that owner of that business that brings in that subjective experience. And that's what's absolutely key.  So, having those questions in there, and that ability to make a comment on those questions. And it could be, the register was not able to be used, it was broken down, so instead of the staff member just shrugging their shoulders and saying, “Oh, can't serve you it doesn't work.”  What did they do? Did they do they offer for you to take a little bit longer to walk around the store? Do they ask you to come in and having a sit down, we can serve you the coffee, and then payment can be a little bit less? What was those ways that you and your team connected with that person who's coming to your business, to ensure that they have this amazing experience, even when things aren't working the 100%.  So, yes, mystery shopping can be expensive, it doesn't always have to be but a couple of tips, is you're investing in your team, this is not about catching people out, it is about those shining lights that show to others how wonderful, what happens when the service is provided, the impact that it has, and also gives you the opportunity to get some very important and information back from your customers. It also shows you where there are friction points, those pain points where the length of time is too long. She does a lot of research in multi generations, as you may well be aware in particularly Gen Z, they're looking for that frictionless point, they don't want to be held up in queues, they want to be able to just order and the foods delivered, for example.   So, mystery shopping identifies where those friction points are, and also identify those areas that are working really well. Or perhaps there's an area that it's working, but what can we do to step it up. So, she's going to say mystery shopping as an investment.  And she's had same clients for over two decades, and the data that she has on them, particularly one client, they started off with one business, they have now gone into seven different businesses, they've reached out into other areas of business and different forms of industry. And all because they've always measured what they've done the month before with the mystery shopping. So, she can understand that some businesses may feel it's an expense, but it is truly an investment in their business, as well as in their team.    App, Website or Tool that Michelle Absolutely Can't Live Without in Her Business When asked about an online resource that she can't live without in her business, Michelle shared that  it's funny the technology you always think it's great when it's working, but when it doesn't, it can be frustrating. One of the beautiful tools that has really come out is Canva. And it's an Australian girl who started and it is now worldwide where you can create anything, it is absolutely beautiful. You can create posters, you can just create words and everything just looks wonderful. She suggest to the listeners to have a look at that Canva is really good.  The online platform she uses for all her online training is Kajabi and she found that out through coming to the US, she comes quite often throughout the years. And she loves that for an online platform, and she suppose, as an app, and what we're all getting into now many of us is this Chat GPT, how to use it wisely. But she's found it's good, you can put the information in there, ask it to give you some ideas, you don't take them all but it's certainly a way of well, “How do we make this perhaps what I said a bit more compelling in the written word.” But yes, they'd be her three Canva, Kajabi and Chat GPT.    Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Michelle When asked about books that has had an impact, Michelle shared that she's an avid reader. She loves reading and self-development in business she thinks is absolutely key. But most recently, when she says most recently, it was the start of last year, she was given the book, The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, phenomenal book, have you read that book?  Me: I have not.  Michelle stated that she just got it here in front of her. It's got the High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Competence and Success. And when you go through the book, the both of them speak about and many of us know that Dan Sullivan is the founder of some strategic coaches. Too often in life, we look at that gap, instead of looking at what we've gained. She always say to her clients, those wanting to build their membership and they start off at zero. And they say, “Oh, you know, we wanted to achieve 100 new members by the end of the week.” And when they get to 50, when she sees them, they go, “Oh, we only got 50.” And all they're worried about is the 50 that they didn't get, but she said, and this is what comes from the sport is, but look at the gain, you started off with zero, and now you've got 50, that's fantastic.  And honestly, it is a book that changed her whole course and her business. And she's saying that with hand on heart, it is a book that not only has changed her business, but also her life and her thoughts in too often we spend in that gap and not enough time again and how to do that. And they've written some further books both of them together.  The other was Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork, which is fantastic. And of course, there's another book, it's just come out about 10xing and how to 10x instead of 2x. So, her absolute favourite is The Gap and The Gain. So, whether it's book four, which she loves on Audible, is just as interesting and informative.   What Michelle is Really Excited About Now! When asked about something that she's excited about right now, Michelle shared that she was thinking about this question. And as she said a moment ago, she truly believes in self-development in business. She has ensured that she has spent a lot of time in the US doing multiple courses, also in Australia, in Europe and Asia, bringing that information back to her team and to her clients. So, at the moment, what they're very excited about is planning well in advance for 2024 in how they can deliver their programs even further outreach to their regional areas in Australia, and also globally. So, that's exciting for them because when they develop the business, it develops and rises their whole team, I've got her beautiful researcher, she also has another who does a lot of the researching so by developing new niches, new areas globally, it will certainly provide them more work.   Where Can We Find Michelle Online LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/michellepascoe Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MichellePascoeVIP Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/michelle.pascoe/ Website – www.michellepascoe.com   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Michelle Uses When asked about a quote or saying that she tends to revert to, Michelle stated that she does and it was one that she actually created herself, many years ago after doing a course about choice theory and meeting different people from very diverse backgrounds over the years, is that “We choose the life that we truly deserve, not the life that others choose for us.” And she lives by that. And she shares that with every client that she comes in contact with because not everybody sees the potential that they have inside them. And there are so many people that impact others on their thoughts and the decisions in their life. But yes, choose the life that you truly deserve, not the one that others choose for you.   Me: Brilliant. Alright, Michelle. Well, thank you so much for coming on our podcast today and taking time out of your schedule to kind of share about customer experience and what are some of the key things that organizations can gain from really focusing on this aspect of their business. Also tapping into the key things that market research, specifically mystery shopping can do for a business regardless of the industry. And of course, to turn the perspective of how organizations may look at mystery shopping more from who are the shining persons that will be identified from the research and any opportunities for improvement….I thought that was really cool. So, thank you so much again, and we wish you all the very best. And thank you for joining us.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Links •     The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy •     Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners  Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.” The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. This Guide to Limitless, Happy and Loyal Customers will help you to strengthen your service delivery, enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the customer experience and provide tips and practical strategies that you can start implementing immediately! This book will develop your customer service skills and sharpen your attention to detail when serving others. Master your customer experience and develop those knock your socks off techniques that will lead to lifetime customers. Your customers will only want to work with your business and it will be your brand differentiator. It will lead to recruiters to seek you out by providing practical examples on how to deliver a winning customer service experience!  

How often do you operate at the intersection of urgency and happiness to pursue what you want most out of life? And how much are you missing out on when you push yet another goal to “tomorrow”? Figuring out how to take advantage of now, live life to the fullest, and use your time wisely: these are all strategies that our latest guest has written and spoken about. And now he's bringing them to the podcast.   Scott White, The Life is Too Short Guy, is the happiest guy you will ever meet. After spending over a decade in investment banking on Wall Street, he took a chance and became an entrepreneur and business builder. Today, he is Chairman and CEO of a public real estate company. Now he's on a mission to make the world happier, one smile at a time.    Tune into the full conversation for more on some of the core principles of Scott's book, why what you think in the morning is so important, how to avoid the most common regret that people on their deathbed have, and a lot more.   Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn:    Why Scott says careers are similar to marathons, plus some of the “twists and turns” that Scott has had, from law school to investment banking to being the CEO of a real estate company, to what he's doing now The two roles involved when it comes to running a publicly traded company More about the Life is Too Short Guy, and what story that persona helps Scott tell to the world What happens at the intersection of urgency and happiness The key principle behind Scott's book, and why it doesn't include telling people how to spend their time (plus the important paradigm shift that he *does* teach around how to spend time) The mental image that Scott gives people to help them understand how much time they have remaining in their life The biggest regret that people on their deathbed have  Why Scott thinks the word “purpose” is overused — and how he helps people find their “passion” instead The simple mindset shift that Scott helps people implement to rethink how they wake up in the morning — and the impact that has on their overall attitude in life The power of recognizing how far you've come, instead of continually moving the goalposts and never reaching perfection or happiness   Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  The Life is Too Short Guy website “The Life is Too Short Guy: Strategies to Make Every Day the Best Day Ever” by Scott White Scott White on LinkedIn Scott White on Instagram “The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success” by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy “The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life” by Shawn Achor Buy a copy of “Lost at CEO: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Strategy” by Carl J. Cox  40 Strategy Contact 40 Strategy Carl J. Cox on LinkedIn  

Welcome to another episode of Better Call Daddy, where we dive into daddy stories, a little bit of brokenness, and gain some wisdom from our hot messes. In today's episode, we sit down with Erik Hatch, a former professional poker player turned successful real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist from Fargo, North Dakota. From discovering how to accumulate money through online gambling to finding success in the world of poker, Erik shares his perspective on taking calculated risks and the importance of staying focused and making strategic decisions. But Erik's story doesn't stop there. Having experienced hardship and financial struggles earlier in his life, he understands the importance of overcoming challenges and using one's voice to bring about positive change. Join us as Erik discusses his passion for fighting against human trafficking, his relentless dedication to raising funds for worthy causes, and how real estate became a turning point in his life. We'll also delve into the valuable lessons he's learned along the way, including the significance of listening to our inner voice, the power of networking, and the art of balancing work and family. So grab your headphones and get ready to be inspired by Erik's incredible journey, filled with resilience, determination, and a burning desire to make the world a better place. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Erik Hatch has grown a top 40 Real Estate team in the country. He has been recognized by other professionals in the industry as a leader and builder. Books mentioned  The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success Book by Dan Sullivan   The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any Field Book by Mike Michalowicz   Erik Hatch's TEDx  https://youtu.be/rrYTjFUWVqA?si=ncbVhNnMpCB1lVaR     Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the ai tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://www.castmagic.io/?via=reena   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.       

Consistency is one of the biggest things men struggle with, especially when they have big goals in mind. So many men start new habits, optimistic about the end goal, only to fall short of their own expectations and feel like they're back to square one.For Adrian Del Monte, there are only two things you need to remember when it comes to consistency and growth – your vision of where you want to be and intentionally checking on every step to see if it's part of the plan to get you there.The journey is often long, and there will be a few blocks along the way. You might start comparing yourself to an Instagram dad who seems to have a perfect life, or you might miss out on building a good system that aligns with your purpose. But as long as your vision is clear, there are ways to stay strong and consistent to get to where you want to be.Tune in to this episode to learn more about how to achieve growth through consistency. “Growth involves two things – a vision of where you want to be and then asking yourself daily, ‘Are the things I'm doing right now the things that are gonna get me there?'.” - Adrian Del MonteIn This Episode:Adrian talks about how hard it is for a lot of men to stay consistentUnderstand the impact of quitting old habits cold turkey versus being consistent about it over timeLearn the importance of having a system in place as you build new habitsFind out the real value of having a vision of the future self you want to becomeDiscover the role that one's identity plays in being a strong husband and fatherLearn the value of healthy comparison in forming a vision of who you can be...and more!Resources:Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad OnesThe Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and SuccessThe Vince Del Monte PodcastConnect with Adrian Del Monte:Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Cam Hall:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeEmail - cam@dmdpodcast.comWant to join a holistic group coaching call with Cam? -...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is figuring it all out.In today's episode, we discuss 5 books that we've read over the past several months that have had a huge impact on how we operate in our businesses and the world. Check out the list of books we discuss below:Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life by Ozan VarolAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James ClearWho Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyThe Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyIG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpodTT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    In episode 229, I shared the story about finding joy with a “mighty dog” in my life, a Jack Russell Terrier mix named DeCaff. In Part 2, I admit a painful lesson around frustration, shame and struggle between two of my Terriers; as well as the last six lessons my agility champion taught me about conditioning positive emotional responses, arousal states in dog training, seeing behavior as communication, the canine gut-brain axis, and most importantly: forgiveness of self and others.   In this episode you'll hear:   • DeCaff's Story, Part Two: A painful admission about my world champion agility dog. • Lesson 1: A dog shutting down during training is feedback to you. • About DeCaff's slow weave pole times. • Lesson 2: A dog's behavior is a critique of your training plan, skills and execution. • How I used time outs in the past. • About DeCaff's aggression redirection. • Lesson 3: Never sidestep the lesson the dog is trying to share with you. • About my a-ha moment with the “Smack Da Baby” tug game. • How I doubled my agility dog's weave pole times with positive conditioning. • Lesson 4: You can't truly help a dog you've labelled or compared. • How to acknowledge a dog's limitations but focus on their joy and strengths. • Lesson 5: Release guilt, shame and angst we have about our dogs. • When DeCaff jumped my sick senior dog. • My struggles training DeCaff after the death of my other dog, Twister. • About forgiveness for mistakes made with your dog. • Lesson 6: Focus on you and your dog's improvements. • About the lessons dogs bring to our lives. • About the link between gut health, a dog's reactive behavior and their neuroses.    Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 229: Transforming An Overwhelmed And Anxious Dog Into A World Champion - Decaff's Story Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/229/ 2. Podcast Episode 36: Puppy Selection: How I Do It and Why I Didn't This! Time - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/36/ 3. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/205/ 4. Podcast Episode 177: Dog Training Outside The Box: Transfer Of Value Case Study - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/177/ 5. Podcast Episode 86: How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/86/ 6. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog's Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/ 7. YouTube Playlist: Dog Body Language, Communication Signals, and How to Read Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2IwzRwAWcG0yK8oez1nPU0 8. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/157/ 9. Podcast Episode 5: What is Shaping And How Can Dogs Shape Us - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/5/ 10. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer's Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/ 11. Podcast Episode 34: Time Outs for Dogs: Does Your Dog Need One? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/34/ 12. Podcast Episode 64: Help! How Can I Tell My Dog He's Wrong - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/64/ 13. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/ 14. Podcast Episode 104: Naughty Dog Behaviors And How To Deal With Them - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/104/ 15. YouTube Video: The Journey with Susan Garrett - https://youtu.be/JpgEi1n7yPc?si=b4mAJLD40it_TcWc 16. Podcast Episode 95: How Playing with Your Dog Like a Puppy Can Reduce Fear - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/95/ 17. Podcast Episode 221: Mindshifting Dog Behavior Problems To Overcome Extreme Training Challenges - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/221/ 18. Podcast Episode 8: Get Your Dog in the Belief Loop of Awesome - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/8/ 19. Podcast Episode 159: Help! My Puppy Is A Bully And Plays Too Rough - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/159/ 20. Podcast Episode 217: Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/217/ 21. *The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy - https://geni.us/the-gap-the-gain 22. Podcast Episode 206: First Dog Agility Competition: Creating Joy For This! By Maximizing Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/206/ 23. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 24. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 25. Podcast Episode 208: Brilliance, Resilience And Gratitude: Inspiration And Motivation With Elliott Connie - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/208/ 26. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/WENcO3tHxB0   *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!         

As a dear friend and accomplished attorney, Mark Wight has always astounded Steve with his strength and tenacity. Despite operating in a smaller community of Meridian, Idaho, Mark's practice has flourished against the odds, transcending the typical limitations of a competitive legal market. Mark's journey is a testament to the power of maintaining a growth mindset, and his ability to appreciate progress, no matter how seemingly insignificant, is genuinely inspirational. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve and Mark navigate the fascinating concepts illuminated in Carol Dweck's book, where the growth mindset goes head-to-head with a fixed mindset. They reflect on their personal experiences and how these mindsets have shaped our professional evolution. The legal profession requires constant learning and flexibility, so they dissect how maintaining an open mindset is crucial. They also delve into the fear that can sometimes hinder this openness and how to battle the beliefs that fuel this fear. Moving forward, Steve and Mark explore the concept of a growth mindset as a secret weapon for lawyers. By acknowledging and embracing their triumphs and their struggles and missteps, they open themselves up to real, meaningful progress. They conclude by shedding light on the importance of understanding the value of what you offer in marketing and sales. It's not about pushing a product or service; it's about genuinely helping people solve problems. Join Steve and Mark in this insightful conversation, and be ready to learn, grow, and redefine your mindset. In this episode, you will hear: The importance of a growth mindset in the legal profession, with guest attorney Mark Wight, who built a successful practice in a small, competitive community A reflection on personal experiences and the impact of growth versus fixed mindsets on professional development Exploring fear as a barrier to an open mindset and strategies to overcome limiting beliefs Why you should embrace both triumphs and struggles as part of personal and professional growth The concept of a growth mindset as a secret weapon for lawyers, enhancing their competitiveness in the legal market The value of genuinely helping people solve problems in marketing and sales, as opposed to pushing a product or service Advice from Mark on coaching other lawyers, understanding the value of professional services, and maintaining a patient, open mindset Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Mark Wight: Adjunct Practice Advisor & Attorney: atticusadvantage.com/our-team/mark-wight Group Coaching Programs: atticusadvantage.com/what-we-do/coaching-growth-programs  Idaho Estate Planning: www.idahoestateplanning.com Get Real: Planning for Life, Death & Disability by Mark E. Wight: a.co/d/3rSheO2  Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.: a.co/d/eEiLCy0 The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan: a.co/d/9hNdkgs  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

Cold plunges, infrared sauna, red light therapy, meditation, elaborate hydration cocktails, and fancy green drinks, while all the rage, could actually be holding you back. In this episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple show, I'm going to walk you through what my morning routine looks like, what we suggest to our clients, why it works, and share some strategies that you can employ right away that can help you set your day up for success.As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I'd love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/.Connect with Ben:Ben Brown, Head Coach - BSL Nutritionben@bslnutrition.comwww.bslnutrition.comReferenced Books: Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Peaceful-Warrior-Changes-Lives/dp/1932073205The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success: https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Gain-Achievers-Happiness-Confidence/dp/1401964362RESOURCES:Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/We've recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of BSL Nutrition, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signupConnect with Us:Email: Ben@bslnutrition.comJoin our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimpleConnect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition

Whatever season you currently find yourself in, this is a conversation not to be missed. The reality is, you will have seasons of abundance as well as refining seasons of trial and suffering. You'll hear my honest perspective on and journey through suffering and God in the midst of it all, including:   Intimacy resilience and building intimacy in all seasons. Challenges in life and how they can create tension and disconnection in marriage. Opportunities to lean into your marriage connection, especially in the hard seasons.  Learning to not only be strong for one another, but to be weak together and talk about hard things, loss and disappointment. Physical touch and intimacy as a powerful way to process challenge and stress. Restoration and rejuvenation brought through biological releases sex provides. Mentioned Resources: The Savvy Sauce: Practical Chats for Intentional Living Learn more here   The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success   Related Episodes: Finding Breakthrough from Anxiety, episode 134 The Science of Sex, episode 2   You're Invited: Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God's heart for their reclaiming  a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God's heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle   Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music: Spotify Apple Music YouTube Connect with Francie: Receive Francie's weekly newsletter  Website Instagram  

Creating a personal board of directors, determining who your experts are, and asking "who can help me with this?" ----- Welcome to episode 403 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, we have the third episode in our series on habits for creators, all about the habit of who. Building the Habit of Who Do you ever feel like you need to be an expert in everything you do, both in your personal and professional life? If so, you're not alone, and today's episode is for YOU. In the third episode of Bjork's mini-series on habits, he is chatting all about the importance of surrounding yourself with trusted experts who can help you with specific aspects of your life and business. You'll learn more about creating a personal board of directors, determining who your experts are, and why you need to be asking “who can help with this?”. In this episode, you'll learn: Why you should ask yourself the question “who can help me with this?” How to introduce the filtering mechanism of “who” into your business. Why you should consider building out a personal board of directors. The kinds of experts to surround yourself with in the food blogging space. How to find a mix of advisors from the digital, personal, and paid consultant realms. How the ‘habit of who' can help boost productivity. Why you should take time to reflect on the gains you've made in your business. Resources: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork NerdPress Allea Grummert at Duett The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group ----- This episode is sponsored by Clariti. Learn how you can organize your blog content for maximum growth by going to clariti.com/food. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership

In this episode Alan sits down with Chicago investor and founder of "Quality Builders Inc.," Jonathan Klemm. If anyone knows a thing or two about renovations and property management, it's Jonathan. Out of college he was a general contractor for 10 years then worked for a prop tech company that focused on rent collection. With all this knowledge, he started his own company that integrates contractors and property management. Jonathan went from 0 properties to 28 in just 3 short years. He started out in a similar situation as Alan, he just didn't want to pay rent anymore so he bought a property and house hacked to cover his mortgage payment. Jonathan has done live-in flips, midterm rentals, buy and holds and he's only getting started. His company is growing like wild fire because he is solving the problems almost every real estate investor has run into.  Be sure to follow Jonathan on Social Media @QualityBuildersInc Learn more about Quality Builders Follow Alan on Social Media @RealEstateMaxi Real Estate Resources: realestatemaxi.com Resources Discussed in Today's Episode: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success By: Dan Sullivan Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork By: Dan Sullivan and Bejamin Hardy Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One By: Dr. Joe Dispenza Do the Impossible: Unlock Your Full Potential with the Power of Mindset By: Jason Drees The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self By: Michael Easter  

In this week's episode, Kevin interviews Kaitlyn McKay, a military spouse and owner of her own business, Military Maids who shares her inspiring story of overcoming fear on her journey as a real estate investor. As a mom of four kids, Kaitlyn's experience sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that military spouses face. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode!"Don't forget to have fun because that's actually what life is all about. We're always trying to escape to other things, but have fun when you're out with your family."-Kaitlyn McKayHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:How Kaitlyn and her husband started their financial journeyKaitlyn's experience in sales and the start of her cleaning businessMilitary spouses and Real Estate investing – getting buy-in and overcoming fearEarning $4500 a month through Airbnb and buying a 4 plexTrust your numbers and don't get emotional about the dealHonorable Mentions & Useful Links:The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and SuccessThe Miracle Morning for Parents and Families: How to Bring Out the Best In Your Kids and YourselfConnect with Kaitlyn McKay:InstagramLinkedInFacebookFacebook (Military Maids)Email: kaitlynmckay6@gmail.comPhone: (706) 289-8780Ready to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777Ready to become a PASSIVE INVESTOR? Check out ADPI Capital™ and learn how you can get started passively investing in commercial real estate for only $500! Tap the link above or text ADPI to 33777Support the show

Is it possible to intentionally become the person you wish to be? The best version of yourself you can imagine? It's not only possible, it's how it's done...with intention, and commitment. This week, we'll talk about what it takes to become "the possible you". • [00:18] Abandoning resolutions • [00:51] Set impossible goals • [02:10] But, I don't know how to do that • [03:01] What you've been doing doesn't work • [04:25] You have to believe you deserve it • [05:54] Construct your new identity • [07:31] What is your identity? • [11:31] Operating as your future self • [13:50] Expect (and see) miracles • [16:40] About my DBS • [18:30] Mastermind meetings • [20:11] No amount of money will ... • [21:15] Some tasks to help you succeed Links - Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Hay House - Mind Your Mindset Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller - Dr. Joe Dispenza - The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy   How You Can Help Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will definitely mention you on this show. We are also on Stitcher.com, so if you prefer Stitcher, please subscribe there. Connect with Ray on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Visit Ray's community on Facebook – This is a friendly group of writers, entrepreneurs, and coaches who share ideas and helpful advice.   Get The Transcript https://rayedwards.com/605

Margo is joined by Windowsill Chats friend and former guest, Beth Buffington to discuss the art of Procreate in depth. Beth learned of Procreate when she was gifted an iPad and has since learned the ins and outs of the program and teaches it to others! Beth is a licensed illustrator, adjunct college professor, and online digital illustration instructor and like most creatives, she has been drawing since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She studied art in college and graduated with a degree in graphic design and illustration. After working in several corporate communications departments, she decided to focus on her personal passions—and started her “TODAY” businesses: Bdi-Celebrate-Today, and 
Bdi-Create-Today!   Beth and Margo discuss: The many ways to use and create in Procreate Making Procreate more approachable and to work for you Workshops to get a taste of her course Celebrating where you're at and how to get out of comparison traps What can happens when you quiet the noise around you creatively Procreate on the go Moving the needle forward in creative endeavors And more    Beth teaches the power and portability of Procreate through her online course “Learn the ART of PROCREATE” - but also stresses the importance of being visionary about where and how creatives can achieve a healthier, happier, and more prosperous art business.   Sign up for Learn the ART of PROCREATE   Learn more and sign up for From Line to Color Retreat   Mentioned in this episode: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan   Connect with Beth: https://www.bdi-create.today/ https://bdi-celebrate.today/ https://www.instagram.com/b.b.buffington_celebratetoday/ https://www.facebook.com/BDIcreatetoday https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbbuffington/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFNR_jaR-CnBXIHC5RVTnQg https://www.pinterest.com/bdiboss/

Don't let hitting your goals fill your belly...the Conor McGregor Effect. 2 Businesses I love Right now: Top Grocery FBA Business: SBA Pre-Qual | 8 Yr Old Amazon FBA Biz | Top BSR Grocery | Brand Leader | 71,000 Reviews - 42 SKUs | Quiet Light Tree Farm: Established B2B Tree Farm & Wholesaler in Southeast Texas - Bison Business   Episode Sponsored By Exclusive to Let's Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or letsbuyabusiness.com/divvy Free Book - The EXITpreneur Playbook Looking for fantastic remote workers?   Call to Action Book a Call with Me Let's Buy a Business Newsletter 10 Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Let's Buy a Business Youtube Episode Resources The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success Atomic Habits Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 

If you've ever wanted to become the best version of yourself, this episode could be especially helpful to you.In it, Clayton and I discuss the practices we use to improve their mental health and well-being. The importance of setting clear intentions in the morning, incorporating meditation, breath work, and free writing into your daily routine, and finding a routine that works best for you (whether that be in the morning or at night). We also discuss the value of setting aside time for reflection and intention setting before or after sleep.These practices can help to reduce stress and increase feelings of calm and clarity, allowing you to approach your day with a sense of purpose and intention. Treat this episode like a buffet of ideas: Take what resonates and discard the rest in order to find what works best for you.Whether you're a morning person or a night owl, there are suggestions for practices that can fit into your daily routine and help you to feel more grounded and centered.3:45 - Clayton's morning practices5:30 - the 8 areas of human balance and practices that support10:25 - opening your creative channel13:15 - focus your mind with meditation15:00 - the practice of powerful questions17:30 - becoming the best version of yourself19:20 - cultivate your keystone habit22:00 - use the power of environment to charge your practice24:40 - getting out of your head27:00 - movement for creativity29:00 - thought practicesResources:Wheel of LifeThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronJudge-Your-Neighbor Worksheet by Byron KatieThe Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan SullivanConnect with Clayton :Website | YouTube | LinkedIn l IGclaytonolsoncoaching.comyoutube.com/channel/UCtKW9swe4-j596iCIh2_nrAlinkedin.com/in/claytonrolson/instagram.com/claytonolsoncoaching/Connect with Ben:lucidshiftcoaching.comLucid Shift Coaching IGinstagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the digital age progresses and the amount of technology available becomes more diverse, it becomes more challenging to manage employees. Tech teams are constantly trying to improve time management, communication, hiring and retention, and building a dynamic and resilient company culture. However, that doesn't work when the leaders have not tapped into their authentic selves. If a paradigm shift is ever to be witnessed, these leaders need to acknowledge that they are unique individuals providing essential services to humanity. Everyone uses technology in one form or another, and without them, the tech would not have made life this easier. The path to becoming an inspirational leader that everyone wants to associate with begins with their self-awareness of their authenticity. In this episode, Jennifer Anderson, a Leadership Career strategist with over 24 years of experience consulting with national and international companies, shares an amazing journey of discovery. She explains how she identified a need in business leadership and leveraged an opportunity to coach them. She shares her approaches to helping ‘crappy leaders' in the tech space become high achievers and inspire others to tap into their uniqueness and potential.   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:23] How Jennifer became a Leadership Career Strategist. [04:55] Benefits of spotting opportunities and leveraging on them. [07:53] Things you must acknowledge in the start-up mode of your entrepreneurship. [10:01] Practical ways Jennifer helps ‘crappy leaders' become leaders who inspire others to take action. [14:07] Jennifer's passion for ‘winning the day'. [18:27] How Jennifer helps leaders create their brand awareness. What a personal brand is, and what is it not. [24:12] The concept of ‘leaning in.'   About Jennifer Anderson -  Jennifer Anderson has over 24 years of experience as a Leadership Career strategist – consulting with national and international companies to build their tech leaders into leaders everyone wants to work for while reducing employee attrition.  She is sought after as a speaker about leadership and has addressed groups such as NCSEA, Public Relations Society of America, the American Marketing Association, the American Women's Society of CPAs, the Structural Engineering Association and more. She is published in Forbes and is ranked as a “Top 40 to Follow” on Twitter. For more information and to get in touch with Jennifer, you can find her at: www.MovingForwardSolutions.com.   Resources Mentioned The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TGTK2L2/   How to connect with Jennifer Anderson: Website: https://movingforwardsolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careercoachjen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUN5pLJ467hDgXImkAR0KUQ/   About the Host: Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Expert Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, three-time published Author, and a #1 Bestselling Author, and Professional Speaker for small businesses and entrepreneurs.   With more than forty-one years of business experience and coaching and consulting hundreds of coaches, entrepreneur's and owners in more than forty different industries to more success, Ann knows what it takes to succeed in all areas of business. After spending thirteen years in corporate business management, Ann started her journey as an entrepreneur building businesses for herself for twenty-nine years. Her first business started out of financial hardship and Ann was able to propel that business into the international market (before the internet.) After selling that business, she went on to start and build five more businesses to succeed. She has sold those businesses and today has a passion for helping small business owners and entrepreneurs build their success. She has been featured on the affiliates of ABC, NBC, CW, and FOX, among many other media outlets. Her articles have been published on Small Business Trendsetters and Business Innovators Magazine, and she has been a featured guest on multiple podcast shows such as; “Business Innovators Radio” podcast which can be heard at: BusinessInnovatorsRadio.com/Ann-Carden. She was also chosen as one of the top coaches in the world by Six-Figure Coach Magazine. Through the years Ann has educated thousands of professionals through speaking, workshops, seminars, and online platforms as a Speaker.   How to Connect with Ann Carden: Website: https://anncardencoaching.com Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/business-consultant-coach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/anncarden Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ann-Carden-A-Carden-Inc-110882230558068/ Grab Ann's free Masterclass at www.expertinyou.us

Randy Smith is an experienced professional in both environmental and financial corporate in America with 25 years of experience. The past four years have been passively investing in real estate and sharing his journey. He understands the gap created in real estate and has offered a platform that educates new investors on being passive and converting traditional investors too. In this episode he focuses on sharing his journey in real estate, the challenges faced, the do and don'ts he has had to learn, and his entrepreneurial journey in passive real estate. Connect with our special guest — Randy SmithLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallmsmith/Website: https://www.impactequity.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salesguyinvestor/ Books recommendedWho Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork - Benjamin Hardy and Darren SullivanThe Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success -Benjamin Hardy and Darren SullivanThe Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy -Thomas J. StanleyThe Magic of Thinking Big - David J. Schwartz Connect with us Today: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIT-Capitals-108012215186516Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitcapitals/Email: info@mitcapitals.com Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl1iz13pq047b0h3n6uyvakqk/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

Welcome to this week's episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast.You know you need it, but you might not know how to go about it - this week we're talking all things messaging!I'm joined by Dr Michelle Mazur, who will help us not only demystify everything to do with messaging but also give us a really simple way of distilling it down and actually applying it to our own business. Are you sick of being the best-kept secret in your niche? Are you relying on referrals for clients? Do your social media posts get almost no engagement?Then this is the episode for you.WE WILL COVER:The jobs your messaging doesWhy you need a message thatʼs bigger than you and your businessThe two questions to ask yourself to find your 3-Word Rebellion, so that your name becomes synonymous with your messageHow your one-of-a-kind message can eliminate your competition and put you in a category of oneWhy almost no one can get their messaging right on their own (even Michelle!)Michelle created her "3-Word Rebellion" framework to help experts determine a one-of-a-kind message that's easy for audiences to remember and spread to their friends, so you can become well-known in your niche.THIS WEEK'S GUESTDr Michelle's Book Recommendation:The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivanhttps://tinyurl.com/3ksfpwdm CONNECT WITH DR MICHELLE:Website: www.drmichellemazur.comBuy Her Book: www.3wordrebellion.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichellemazur/CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes/ Facebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkFREE RESOURCES:Enjoyed this episode? Hit ‘subscribe' and share it with other Ambitious Introverts who'll appreciate it. Plus, leave a review for the podcast and you can win a FREE 45 minute coaching session as a thank you!Grab every book recommendation from all of my amazing guests! These reads are guaranteed to provide heaps of value and help you grow your business. Sign up for the free list here http://theambitiousintrovert.com/readinglistPREMIUM SUPPORTInterested in working with me 1:1? Fill out this form and let's start the conversation! https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxhttps://emmalouiseparkes.com/make-your-message-synonymous-with-your-name-with-michelle-mazur-ph-d/

Ideas for online courses for any educator Ideas for online courses were the furthest thing from my mind when I was on the new textbook committee for the 6th grade ELA. At the time, I'd just started teaching and I had noooooooo idea how to create a digital course or what online courses for teachers might even look like. I certainly didn't know what profitable online course ideas might be. Instead, I was in our professional learning classroom to watch four of the biggest companies in education teach us about their books and their learning programs. What I learned, however, was digital course ideas for any teacher wanting to make online courses. I just didn't know it yet. 10+ ideas for online courses while you're teaching full-time I quickly realized that these textbooks weren't a one size fits all solution. Moreover, these big companies were missing the most important part of education. So on today's show, if you were to ask me the number one course tip I have for any teacher wanting to make a side hustle income right now — it would be to find a course topic that you are passionate about AND figure out how to intertwine relationship building between teachers, students, and parents. Are you ready to get started learning more than ten different ideas for online courses that could change the trajectory of your life? Your platform for online courses awaits when you press play on today's episode… In this episode, you will learn: How to create a digital course with high school topics that are hard for students to understand Why first-year teachers programs are a great place to find ideas for online courses How profitable online course ideas can be found in social emotional learning tidbits Why enhancing methodologies that need refreshing are a great place to find online courses for teachers Topics for online courses LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT IDEAS FOR ONLINE COURSES:  Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success by Rory Vaden The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin P. Hardy Dr. Benjamin P. Hardy Dan Sullivan Amy Porterfield CEO TEACHER® RESOURCES WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD:  What's your CEO Teacher® Type? Find out here! Download my free book, A Teacher's Map of Online Business Secrets, and get started growing your business today! Check out my CEO Teacher® Book Recommendations here! JOIN OUR CEO TEACHER® PODCAST COMMUNITY TO GROW WITH LIKE-MINDED TEACHERS: Send me a DM on Instagram– I love chatting with my people, so send me your ideas for online courses ENJOYING THE PODCAST? THANKS FOR TUNING IN! Tag me @theceoteacher on Instagram and tell me what you are listening to! I love seeing what resonates most with our listeners!  I don't want you to miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode is available by subscribing on iTunes here! If you would like to support The CEO Teacher® podcast, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a review on iTunes. By leaving a review, you are helping fellow CEO teachers find this podcast and start building a life they love.  To leave a review on iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Ratings and Reviews. Click “Write a Review” and share with me how this podcast is changing your business and your life! READY FOR MORE? I LIKE YOUR STYLE! LISTEN TO THESE CEO TEACHER® PODCAST EPISODES NEXT! How to Make Extra Income with a Teacher Podcast with Sam Buti Ways to Simplify Course Creation for Busy Teachers with Amy Porterfield Children's Book Author: One of Many Meaningful Jobs for Former Teachers with Vicky Weber

Sanja Licina is here to discuss with us all of the wonderful things that we can help you to master your customer experience. Her goal in life is to help make people happier. Most of us spend so much of our lives working and there is still a tremendous opportunity to help people feel better connected to their companies, to their colleagues and to feel passionate to make a difference with their work.   So, she's dedicated her career to helping companies create a culture that employees love to be part of. She has been fortunate to travel to over 60 countries and lives on three continents. And through this journey meets the most amazing, inspirational and passionate people. Collaborating this incredibly diverse group has given her even more confidence that together she can make a difference. Those who know her are aware of her deep passion for data and technology, which will be a key to helping all of us transform the world of work.   Questions   Could you share with us a little bit about how you got to where you are today? Could you share with our listeners what is QuestionPro? And how does that really dove tail or fit into the whole customer experience puzzle? How does your company help customer experience? QuestionPro focuses a lot on market research. Could you share with us if your target is predominantly large companies, or let's say for example, someone has an organisation with 20 employees, but they have a pretty large customer base, would your company be able to provide services for them as well? what are some key indicators or trends that you have noticed since you're already in this space, what do you think companies need to be focusing on in order to ensure that they're really tapping into the needs of their customers? Could you share with our listeners, how do you stay motivated every day? What makes you keep going? Could you also share with our listeners, what's the one online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely can't live without in your business? Could you share a book that has had the biggest impact on you, it could be a book that you read a very long time ago or even one that you read recently. Could you share with us what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about, either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people? Where is the best place that listeners can find you online? Now, before we wrap our episodes up, we always like to ask our guests, do you have a quote or saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you'll tend to revert to this quote, it kind of helps to get you back on track if for any reason you get derailed or just get you back on track with what you're working on. Do you have a quote like that?   Highlights   Sanja's Journey   Me: Even though we read your bio that basically gives us a summary of what you do. But we love to hear from our guests in their own words, a little bit about how they got to where they are today.   Sanja stated that as mentioned, she's had a privilege of living on three different continents. And she's actually talking with Yanique right now out of Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia, and spend about half of her life in the United States. And so, for her, she's had this incredible pleasure of interacting with so many different people in her life path both personally and professionally.   And so, her profession is Organizational Psychologist and she actually currently is president of a business unit called the Workforce at a company called QuestionPro. And they also have a customer experience business unit. So, in her life, she feels like she's had, again, this personal/professional intersection where she had a pleasure working for an organization that's not only helping people feel seen and valued at work, but also has this tremendous focus on customer experience. Because we're all the same thing, we don't look at the person and say, “Okay, you're an employee now. But five minutes later, you're a customer only. And then maybe you're going to be an employee, again.” We really of course, are all of these things.   And additionally, no kids and parents and spouses and a million other things. So, she looks at that life experience, and she just have this huge passion for helping people be seen, and really helping organizations, whether it's from customer experience, or employee experience, understand the why behind people's behaviours and people's needs. Because when we understand that is really when we have this tremendous opportunity to provide people with better cultures, with better services, with better products, platforms, etc. So, she could go on and on, but she'll turn the mic back over.   What is QuestionPro?.... How Does Your Company Help Customer Experience?   Me: I mentioned in your bio, as well, as you mentioned just now in giving us a little overview of who you are, that you are attached to an organization call QuestionPro. So, could you share with our listeners what is Question Pro? And how does that really dove tail or fit into the whole customer experience puzzle? How does your company help customer experience?   Sanja shared that she's had this incredible pleasure of actually about 15 years ago, being a customer of QuestionPro and using their survey technology to better connect with people who were looking for jobs, looking for different opportunities in the organization. And today, she sits on the other side, because again, her experience was so positive, as a customer that she thought she'd love an opportunity to actually join and help QuestionPro have an even wider reach and work with more organizations.   And so, when it comes to customer experience again, QuestionPro has multiple different divisions, and they're also really big in market research. So, they have access to over 40 million people worldwide to really be able to understand consumer behaviours, employee behaviours, purchasing whatever it is that an organization or research institution is looking to solve.   They have both the technology, the expertise, and helping them craft those questions, as well as the audience to really help them solve those challenges. And then they also have the CX and EX business units, they really work seamlessly together. CX in particular, working with organizations again, to understand how do they best connect with people that they're doing business with?   How do they reach them in the point that they can get the best information around their perception of who they are as an organization, their satisfaction, and how do they interact. And then, of course, the EX part where it fills that loop because there's so much research where they see that how satisfied you are in your job, how connected you feel to the company's mission and vision that has a huge impact and how you interact with customers.   So, they've really at QuestionPro look for these multiple ways to understand the world around us that as we know, is just changing faster than it ever has before. And we have every reason to believe that that's just going to exponentially accelerate, and be able to give this holistic vision of what that customer experience is, not only in a way that person interacts with a product or a platform or a brand, but really understand, again, from all of these different angles as an organization, what can their clients do better and differently to really give their customers a better experience.   So, it's all very much research based, data driven and they really pride themselves on creating these very empathetic conversations. She was mentioning earlier the why, they want every person to feel seen, to feel heard, that when that conversation is happening, they really truly believe that the organization on the other end cares about them as an individual, not only about the consumer of their product. And she thinks the more data they have, and the more holistic understanding they have of that, the better off they'll be as a society and the better off each one of their clients will be.   Does Your Company Target Predominantly Large Companies? What Companies Need to Focus on in Order to Ensure That They Tap into the Needs of Their Customers   Me: So, QuestionPro focuses a lot on market research. Could you share with us if your target is predominantly large companies, or let's say for example, someone has an organization with 20 employees, but they have a pretty large customer base, would your company be able to provide services for them as well? That's part A of my question. And then Part B. In terms of market research, what are some key indicators or trends that you have noticed since you're already in this space, what do you think companies need to be focusing on in order to ensure that they're really tapping into the needs of their customers? Because sometimes a company offers something to a customer, but I think they're doing it for your own benefit and not necessarily what the customer actually wants or needs.   Sanja stated that they are both great questions from a standpoint of what kind of organizations they work with, they actually span a very, very wide, wide range. They even have, of course, they work with larger companies. However, they even have programmes where they have free platforms, free programmes for entrepreneurs, because they believe that really stand apart experience does not only sit with the largest organizations, it's everyone that wants to really bring a unique idea to the world, to the marketplace.   They all are looking to have conversations with those individuals that they're looking to serve. And the better educated, the better targeted conversation you can have, the more quickly you can iterate on your product and on the way that you interact with your consumers to really make sure that what you're bringing out there is relevant, it's timely, and that you're adjusting it based on the market needs. So, when it comes to the part A of your question, when it comes to organizations, they really work whether you have 20 employees or whether you have 200,000 employees, they work with those organizations.   Now, when it comes to trends, she mentioned she an Organizational Psychologist. So, research is at the heart of everything she does. Data is what drives her decisions. And she's been an Organizational Psychologist for quite a while, so she's seen during her studies, they mostly relied on survey data to really inform their research, understand what's going on. Since then, there's been an explosion of behavioral kind of data, there's just a lot more information available for organizations to make a decision, which is absolutely phenomenal. What a what an incredible luxury for us to have.   However, one of the things that she noticed a few years back is a lot of people, very boldly saying, “Well, now that we have all this behavioral data, who needs surveys anymore?”   And she just thought this was even way before she worked at QuestionPro. She just grabbed her heart, and she thought, but what do you mean, these are to her, she calls it empathy at scale. It's these conversations we can have with people at scale to understand what they need, to understand how they feel, to have them feel seen and heard.   Behavioral data, again, is phenomenal and she would never discount it, but when you see how a person is acting, and oftentimes she'll compare that to a personal relationship.   So, for example, if her husband comes home, and he's behaving a certain way, if she's in a good relationship, would she not ask him what's going on? And she sees this behavioral data, he must have had a bad day at work, well, maybe it was his family, maybe he's not feeling well, there could be all of these different reasons.   And so, a big part of the reason why she loves what they do is they provide organizations a platform to have this conversation, to have it in a very humane way. And a lot of the trends that we're seeing, and we're also trying to influence.   She remembers again, back in the day, 20 plus years ago, when she was getting her PhD, a lot of times surveys, she guess, for lack of a better word, were very surgical, you would ask somebody based on your experience, how would you rate this on a scale of one to five, but there's so much more humanity that can be entered into that if you are interacting with any kind of product or platform, you're doing it for a reason.   And so, that organization has an opportunity to ask you, “Hey, we know what are you looking to accomplish for this, when you chose us, what was that reason? What are maybe some of your goals that you're looking to accomplish today?” So, maybe somebody is buying a piece of makeup, and we assume that it's for something aesthetic for themselves, but maybe it was for a family member, maybe it was in a moment that they're working on self-improvement, there is so much that can be understood when you think of a person that you're interacting with, as a human, as somebody, all of us, no matter how good of relationships we have, when you sit across, she will call a table even though it's a virtual table, virtual survey, and you feel like somebody's asking you questions where they truly care about you, you'll never want to miss that conversation.   And for the organizations on the other side, the amount of insights that you will get not only about necessarily a specific interaction that somebody had with one person in a store, but to open up that opportunity to have a conversation with someone and we're seeing so many changes in the market, we're seeing changes in people's behaviour.   For example,  she bought a piece of makeup recently, and she ordered it online. And she did so because this never happened in her life, but she lost her entire makeup bag travelling back from New York. Exactly. She was pretty calm about and she said, okay, let her think about different pieces that she needed. And she ordered something online because her schedule is chaotic and balancing her work and her four-year-old and her family and many different things.   And she could have walked to the store, but she just didn't have a chance to. And so, she ordered something online, and unfortunately, they sent her the wrong thing. It happens, not big of a deal, we'll figure it out. She went to the store, they said she needed a code to change it. Okay, it was a little sad, it's going to be just difficult. She came back and they gave her an email to write to and she wrote and somebody very nice wrote back and said, “Well, we're so sorry, we made a mistake. Okay, well, here's the shipping label, if you could print it out and go to the shipping store.” And she said, “I'm really sorry, that's not going to work for me. I ordered this because I just don't have the time. And now you're asking me to go to one place print a label, go to another place and mail this, wait for it to come back home.”   And they came back, and they said, “Okay, we'll make an exception.” But in some ways that was a missed opportunity for a conversation if they can know the location where she's in, so it's that behavioural data, they see that she ordered something, the solution that they provided out of the goodness of their heart didn't make sense to her. But if they took that opportunity to just ask a few questions and say, “Hey, we're looking to solve your challenge. Can you just help us understand what was the main reason you ordered online?” They probably could have given her much quicker, a better solution, without her being frustrated.   So again, it's every time thinking about that individual that put trust in a brand that choose, we have so many options for everything these days. And it's so much easier to choose than it was ever before because so many things are online, so much advertising is online, so you're aware, not only are there more options, but she thinks we're aware of more options than we ever were before. To ask those like, what was the reason for something, to get to know a person a little bit better, you can start to build out that persona, and at a scale, have a better understanding of people in one to one how you have that conversation and how you collect the information will tremendously help build that relationship. You can probably tell she's very passionate about what she does, because she probably just talked for about 10 minutes straight, but she hopes it's at least a little bit helpful.   Me: Of course, definitely. Everything you said was just so valuable just now, it is really paying attention and being mindful and asking the right questions. And I say all the time that companies collect so much information from us from time to time, depending on the product or service that you're engaging with. And I don't find that they're really using that data to the best, to the fullest capacity. Sometimes they even ask questions to answers that they have already. And that just goes to show that they're not paying attention to the data that they're collecting. So, it's good for you to put it in perspective like that and give us an example. Because then it really brings it home, because it's not just about saying that I took information, but what did I actually do with it? And if I was asking the right questions, based on what was happening to you with the makeup situation, you would have probably gotten a way better solution and definitely one that you would have been pleased with.   How Sanja Stays Motivated?   When asked about how she stays motivated, Sanja shared that she is by nature a very positive person, a very optimistic person, a happy person. But she says even given that, she has her moments where she's just tired or cranky, so we're all human. It's not easy to ride that high all the time. But to her, there are a couple of things. She thinks that first if we keep in mind that there are all of those like different cartoons about careers and staying motivated, and the path to success and this ladder. And there's one where you see a really, really long ladder, and you feel like, “Oh, I'm never going to get there.” But then you look back and you see how much you've accomplished.   So, there's actually a book that she's halfway through now. It's called The Gap and The Game: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success and it was written by two gentlemen, Dan Sullivan, and was with Dr. Benjamin Hardy. It's a book about focusing on the things that you have accomplished more than the things that you have not accomplished yet. And it really resonated with her to the point that she was actually at the hairdresser on Saturday. And she was starting to get tears in her eyes because of the stories that they were sharing, she thought, ah, if more people can think this way, if more people can really take a step back and understand especially this happens not in the moments of celebration, right in the moments of celebration, and when something really great happens, you don't need to stay motivated, that celebration in itself might be enough.   But in the moments when you just tried something, and it didn't work. And we say ah, failure is so critical to success. But it's tough when it happens, and we need to talk ourselves into a better space and that's human. But one of the things that she really loved about this book, is this reflection on taking the time and looking back at what you have accomplished in the last month, in the last year, in the last 10 years. And she thinks if we do that more as people, if we do that more systematically, each individual person will realize how much they have to celebrate, and it doesn't mean that we should not be motivated by goals, of course, that's still important.   But more often than not, when we're achieving those goals, we're going to have missteps, we're going to make bets on things that we're going to be sure are going to help us and realize they didn't. And it's in those moments to take a step back and say, “Okay, but what did I do? How much of a difference have I made? How many people have I maybe helped along the way? And how much have they helped myself along the way?” Sanja thinks that is absolutely tremendously powerful.   And she was actually talking with a colleague of hers, and he asked her, “Oh, but Sanja, like, do you feel like you can do that all the time?” And she said, “Of course not, that's why I'm reading this book.” She's still very much a work in progress, all of us are. But finding, seeking out these ways to really help ourselves, especially during the moments that are challenging, and she mentioned before that she does believe the world around us is changing so quickly. And what's sometimes hard about that is that things that we experimented with before are things that we've had success with before. A lot of times, the circumstances around us have changed so much that if we repeat the exact same thing, we will not get that success. So, it's not just about this mastery of oh, I have experience, I'm older and wiser. But wait a minute, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years passed, since tried the strategy, the world around me is very different. I can try it again but if it doesn't succeed, I still need to have that passion and energy to try again.   So, she thinks really so much of it is about the mindset. But also people understanding that if something does happen that's not as successful as expected it to be, to give themselves some time to feel that frustration, almost like the 5-10 minutes or however long it takes of mourning, look back, reflect and then go ahead again. That's really where her mind is these days. And again, she's enjoyed this book tremendously and the mindset that it helps people develop. So, she would say that would be one of the ways that she stays motivated.   App, Website or Tool that Sanja Absolutely Can't Live Without in Her Business   When asked about online resources that she cannot live without her in business, Sanja shared that she was thinking about that question. And she thought as she looked at her thought phone, she thought, she has so many apps on her phone, and she has so many ways of communication. And as they were saying earlier in their conversation, she's lived in so many continents, and she has people that she loves and even more continents than where she's lived. So, to stay up on news and research and everything, it requires quite a few. But she would say the one publication that she really enjoys is Harvard Business Review, she thinks for her line of work, it's really powerful, the articles are very well thought out.   It rolls into the application that she may be use the most and that's probably LinkedIn, nobody's going to sit in their chair and be like, “Wow, I've never heard of that. Well, let me write it down.” But in to her, she really likes it because it summarizes a lot of her professional interests.   Of course, a lot of times LinkedIn is as good as the people you're connected with, and people that you follow. So, she tries to make a very conscious effort that if she reads books from authors that she enjoys, if they happen to be on LinkedIn, she either follows them or connect with them. She does the same for the publications that she enjoys, whether it's again, Harvard Business Review, or The Economist or any other ones.   And then it's also interesting, because she has to admit that unlike a lot of other maybe social media platforms, you tend to connect with more like-minded individuals, so that's something to be careful about. She tries to proactively connect with people or follow people who maybe have different experiences than her, maybe slightly different beliefs than her because it's one place where she feels like she can get more of, she guess in her professional life more so than personal life exposed to different ideas, although more people are sharing things personally on LinkedIn, which she really enjoys. And it's one place that she can pop into every once in a while, and it increases her awareness of maybe again, books that she should read or interesting articles or different viewpoints or, to your point, what's going on around the world, what are organizations doing, what are people researching.   And she also loves that it gives her a platform to share some of what she knows back. So, she probably consumes information from LinkedIn a lot more than she shares, but she tries to hold herself accountable. They do a lot of research at QuestionPro and that's one of the things. Again, she enjoys most even though really a big focus on her personal job is employee experience and working with organizations on that, she's doing a lot of market research herself.   And when she finds information that she feels like she hasn't really come across this before, she thinks for somebody that's in a similar practice as she is would find this valuable, it also gives her a platform in a way to have a conversation. So, she's not just consuming the news and consuming the information, but she can also try to add value to those that she's connected with as well. And that makes her feel really good.   And of course, some things she shares, she's sure some people find a lot of value and other things maybe a little less. But she loves that feeling that she can actually contribute to the society as much as she's taking back out of it. So again, she doesn't think anybody's writing this down as an application they've never heard of, they do. And she's been very conscious about how she uses it. And she has found a lot of value when she has limited time. And she can't go to all the many applications that she has, she feels like to her, especially professionally, but even personally, it adds a lot of value.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Sanja   Me: When we asked you how you stayed motivated, you did share one book with us. So, since you gave us one already, maybe you can give us one more book that you believe has had the biggest impact on you, it could be a book you read a very long time ago or even one that you read recently.   When asked about books that have had the biggest impact, Sanja shared that she has a whole list next to her, but she'll summarize it. And if you look at a lot of the books she has today are on Kindle, because it's not as easy to find books in English in Argentina, and she's a faster reader in it. So, she has professional books, she has her what they call, quote unquote, somewhat guilty pleasures, but a lot of times they're really beautiful novels. And then they have kid development books. Today she'll share the professional ones, for the audience will be maybe the most relevant.   The one that's still somewhat recent, but she just absolutely loves, in line with our conversation is Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant. The reason she says that is because there's so many people with such strong beliefs and she thinks on the one hand, it's beautiful. And she thinks on the other hand, the more effectively we can open up our mind to other people's ideas, and understand where they're coming from, the better we're going to be as individuals. And in many ways, one of the areas she's really passionate about and she focus on is diversity and inclusion.   And the best way that we can really connect with others, feel compassionate, feel empathetic, understand where they're coming from, is to take the time to understand their perspective, take the time to understand where they're coming from, to her, personally, it is so incredibly fulfilling as a human. But she thinks as a humanity, the more effectively we can do that and the more effectively we can tell people why it's valuable to them, that it's not that somebody is going to talk with you to try to convince you that you're wrong. But if somebody wants to talk with you to give you an even better perspective, to give you even more knowledge, to give you a different view, it doesn't mean that you need to change your opinion. But that pretty much without fail, you're going to be a better person because of it. She thinks not only professionally, but as a humanity, the more effectively we can do that we'll be in such a better place.   So, it is a relatively recent book. And it's again, one of those concepts that when you hear and maybe it's not like, “Well, Sanja, that's really earth shattering!” But she thinks how we do it, how we approach it, and she catches herself still right? Like she catches herself being so strong in some of her beliefs and she's realized over her lifetime, that there were times that she was quick to judge someone, and there were times that she would have been a better friend, a better partner, a better leader, if she would have just taken time to listen.   She's gotten to the point that she's trying to very consciously be much more open minded in everything she does, sometimes she needs to be proactive about it, it still doesn't always come as naturally as she would like to, she thinks that's most things in life that we care about, we have to work on. But it's also how you approach it and how often you catch yourself that even if you believe, quote unquote, you're a certain kind of person to do some self-reflection and say, “Am I really being that person consistently? Am I really showing up for the people that I'm around, really being open minded, really rethinking my stances, from very maybe large societal things to maybe even some small things and how we run our CX and EX programmes.”So, she will just mention that one from her list. There are many more, but she thinks that was probably a good one.   What Sanja is Really Excited About Now!   When asked about something that's going on that she's really excited about, Sanja stated what a phenomenal question. Sanja shared that she runs a business and a lot, of course, how successful her business is comes down to revenue and comes down to the number of clients they have, and so, many times that's in North, but a lot of what she's reading about, and she's passionate about professionally and personally is how to impact those around her. And so, there are different ways that she's experimenting in being a leader first. And of course, a parent and a spouse and everything in her personal life for those people that are what she would call, for lack of better word, her first-degree connections, and comes of almost importance.   When they reflect back 5 years from now, 10 years from now, she wants them to think of her as a person that had a positive influence on them. One of the things that she's experimenting with, because she gets asked a lot about herself, she gets asked a lot about her career, her passions, and a lot of her life was not conventional. And a lot of the decisions that she's made could be surprising to people around why would she make it at that stage of my life? If she made that decision, how did she still end up where she is today? How does she maintain that happiness?   And so, something that she's thinking about actually have a podcast as well, where they reach a wider audience, and they talk about work related issues and life related issues. And so, one of the things she's thinking about is, how much does she want to scale out that impact? Doesn't make sense to have a broader audience? Does it make sense to try to reach more people and motivate them? Or is it not even motivate them, but make them feel confident, make them feel excited about taking risks, make them feel excited about what's possible that they maybe thought they could never accomplish. But really, truly they can. And that's one, it's a little high level, but she's just thinking about it from the sense of what's the best way to reach people in a very personal way? And like, we're saying things are changing, is it in the form of writing a book? Is it a form of continuing a show? Is it a form of videos, but her aspiration is, if any little thing that she says can actually leave people with a better feeling about themselves, she would love to be able to do that at larger scale.   And so, she's just going through the process of thinking, what is that best path now? So, she will keep us posted, she doesn't have all the answers yet. It's a little bit of an experimentation time, but that's something that she's been reflecting on recently. And she's feeling more and more passionate about, so she thinks that'll be somewhat of her next big project.   Where Can We Find Sanja Online   LinkedIn – Sanja Licina Twitter – @SanjaLicina   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Sanja Uses   When asked about a quote or saying that she tends to revert to in times of adversity or challenge, Sanja shared you won't be surprised based on the books that she was just mentioning. And some of what keeps her motivated, it changes over time and it changes based on what she's experiencing at the moment. Right now, one that really resonated with her and again, this is personal and professional is, “Be thankful for you are now and keep fighting for where you want to be tomorrow.”   Me: Oh, very nice. Very simple. Very nice. I'm a big gratitude buff so it's nice to hear that the quote is actually has some level of gratitude in. I have a gratitude app that I write stuff in daily and I actually have a gratitude journal and a gratitude jar. So gratitude is something I practice consistently, I think it really helps. I think as human beings, we complain a lot about what we don't have and what we want, we're not satisfied with where we are. But if we do take time, I think to be grateful and thankful for where we are and what we do have, I believe that more will abound onto us naturally.   Sanja agreed, absolutely. I love that. And she loves that, that's one of her aspirations, like where you're mentioning, like journaling and writing that down…I'm very much a work in progress when it comes to that, she doesn't do it consistently. But she knows that there's tremendous value there.   And she thinks to Yanique's point, there are so many things happening around us that we can find ourselves saying, “I'm not good enough, I'm not doing this enough, I don't have enough money.” There's so many not enough's that it just an every single person, no matter where they are in their journey, have so many things that they can be grateful for, even during times of real hardship, when she thinks finding that is even more important and even much more challenging than during the days that the things are going well.   She thinks the more we can instill that in ourselves, the easier it's going to be and to her, she catches herself every day she needs to move forward, every day she needs to accomplish something, while a day is 24 hours, it is not a whole lot of time to really do something significant. And so, she thinks if we can continue to reflect back, while we continue to build, it's going to give us in those moments, like we were saying where it's like, ah, I feel like maybe I'm falling short, giving us that energy to really fight through whatever adversity we have, or whatever challenges, it's just going to be that much more powerful.   So, she loves that Yanique does that very, very proactively and very intentionally. And she hopes that for people who are listening that inspires some more of them to do that as well, because she knows it's so incredibly valuable.   Me: Yeah, it is amazing. Thank you so much, Sanja. We just want to say thank you so much for taking time out of your very busy schedule, for hopping on this podcast with us today. And sharing all of these great gems and nuggets that I know our listeners are going to scoop up once they get the opportunity to listen to it first-hand. I know for sure I totally enjoyed this conversation and I just wanted to express my immense gratitude to you for sharing all these wonderful nuggets with us.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners   Links   The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience   Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.”   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. 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SUMMARYIf you've ever struggled with the idea of meditation, try this out: How about no beads, no sitting cross-legged, no chants or ashram journeys? The transcendental practice developed by Host Chris Schembra's guest on this episode of the Gratitude Through Hard Time podcast speaks to all of us who want to embody our deepest visions but find our busy minds get in the way. Vishen Lakhiani's practice, "The Six Phase Guided Meditation," skips the things that make mindfulness a challenge – especially for frenetic, creative entrepreneurs. As he lays out in his new book, coming out this week, his program's goals are transformational not because of a series of disciplines or rituals but because they bring alignment in the most direct, simplest of ways.Vishen's journey to wholeness began 20 years ago, when he abandoned a burnout job in Silicon Valley. That decision to look for a deeper connection with himself and others has culminated in the fundamentals he spells out in his compelling new book, "The Six Phase Guided Meditation" and can also be explored via his Mind Valley apps and the hugely popular seminar he conducts in cities across the world. If you're ready to “dream bigger,” then this episode will give you a powerful starting place to shift your mindset and make real what you see and feel. In wrapping up, Vishen reminds us that luck is something we can choose. Reality is something we can bend. And a more abundant world is something we can create, through the unity that lies within us all. “This is the grand magic trick that makes life easy; that helps build incredible businesses,” he says. “This is the secret that helps you live a life that seems blessed.”Whether you think you are an expert at meditation or that meditating is impossible for you, Vishen's new book is a must-read. It's transformational. Pre-Order before 9/20 and get 500 Customizable Meditations through his APP to use for a year - FREE! You can find the link here.If you enjoyed this conversation, please click here to listen to previous episodes of Gratitude Through Hard Times. And you can find out much more about Chris and his 7:47 Virtual Gratitude Experience at this link. KEY TOPICS:If you could give credit or thanks to one person in your life who hasn't been given enough credit or thanks, who would that be? Vishen recognizes his ex-wife for being an “incredible entity” and wonderful mother to his children.On souls and how Vishen believes they were meant to function – not necessarily as monogamous mates for life.Advancing Humanity: Businesses are capable of raising universal consciousness, but it doesn't have to be a blanket effort. Vishen challenges every owner to evolve individually towards consciousness and spiritual growth for the greater good.Our ultimate growth is rooted in awareness of our powers within, the consciousness we connect with and extend beyond our physical bodies.The Concept of Unity: Separation is a protective mechanism – and illusion.Try this exercise from the Sufi poet and thinker, Rumi: Close your eyes and think about the message you want to communicate in silence to another person and remember – whatever energy you put out is what you will receive back.Studies of gratitude practices and forgiveness confirm that they yield positive benefits, such as:Once we recognize how intrinsically connected we are to everything else on the planet, we move towards unity and understanding of the oneness we all share.The Truth About Meditation:How Transcendent Practices work by:About "The Six Phase Guided Meditation":About the Pillars of Happiness and Vision that comprise Vishen's six phases.Vishen reflects on the criticism and rejection he experienced at one point from peers in his native Malaysia and how he persevered with his practice, using it to transform his response to one of compassion.Dreaming Big: About using creative visualization to reprogram our brains and deliver a mindset embedded with powerful belief and emotional connection.All About Dan Sullivan's Happiness Gap and how Vishen has incorporated it.Vishen's Ultimate Hope: For people to understand that we are all spiritual beings having a human experience and that everything starts with tapping into the power of our souls and intuition, our ability to manifest the future and connect with all life.Parting Thought: The secret is to live in harmony, balancing balancing play, minimizing stress and overwhelm, feeling God's blessing – the love – everyday. QUOTABLE“Your business is not the most important thing. Your business, rather, is the ultimate vehicle for your personal evolution.” (Vishen)“If your business fails, it doesn't matter. If your business hits a billion dollars, it doesn't matter. What matters is that running your business is helping you grow.” (Vishen)“The greatest thing we can do as humans is move toward unity … and our own fundamental truth.” (Vishen)“Our consciousness never actually ends. It blends into all life. We are connected to plants, to energies, to animals. We are connected not just to our family but to the homeless person we pass on the street. When you can move towards that level of understanding, you cannot hurt someone else.” (Vishen)“What Vishen has done is written a book and invented a method that gives you access to this internal way of being through a 15- to 20-minute transcendental meditation.” (Chris)“What makes you an entrepreneur is the fact that your mind is constantly, creating, jumping from one thing to another. That is your superpower. You do not want to slow that down.” (Vishen)“Even the people who are judging you, the people who are tearing you down, their souls are connected to you. They are not necessarily evil or bad. They are simply people who are unaware of who they are and probably going through their own moments of grief, jealousy or bitterness.” (Vishen)“By creating a transcendent practice that shifts you into a mindset of love and compassion, gratitude, forgiveness, vision-making and happiness – all these things – you are relying on your agency to create that change. You don't have to rely on others to fix themselves in order for a conflict to be healed.” (Chris)“The Law of Attraction isn't based on your wants. It's based really on your resonance. The universe doesn't give you what you want. Rather, it gives you who you are.” (Vishen)“If you can appreciate how far you've come and live in that feeling of appreciation, what happens is that … what you appreciate appreciates.” (Vishen) LINKS/FURTHER RESOURCES:Learn more about Vishen's latest and previous books here.Neal Donald Walsch's book, "Conversations With God."About the program that kickstarted Vishen's own work: The Silva Method.Find out more about the Arbinger Institute's book, "The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict."Dan's Sullivan's book, "The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence and Success."Historian Ron Chernow's book, "Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr." ABOUT OUR GUEST:Vishen Lakhiani is one of today's most significant education reformers. As the founder of Mindvalley, he and his team serve over 20 million people globally through an evolving ecosystem of the world's foremost transformational programs, events, and technologies. His new book, “The 6 Phase Meditation Method,” teaches his revolutionary approach to meditation for peak performance in modern life. FOLLOW VISHEN:WEBSITE | LINKEDIN | INSTAGRAM | BOOK ABOUT OUR HOST:Chris Schembra is a philosopher, question asker and facilitator. He's a columnist at Rolling Stone magazine, USA Today calls him their "Gratitude Guru" and he's spent the last six years traveling around the world helping people connect in meaningful ways. As the offshoot of his #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling book, "Gratitude Through Hard Times: Finding Positive Benefits Through Our Darkest Hours," he uses this podcast to blend ancient stoic philosophy and modern-day science to teach how the principles of gratitude can be used to help people get through their hard times.FOLLOW CHRIS:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | LINKEDIN | BOOKS

If you have been dealing with no's and rejection recently, you are not alone. My inbox has been filled with messages from professionals from all over the world sharing how they are losing opportunities and the rejection is getting to them. It's easy for your confidence to take a hit. We can start to feel ashamed and embarrassed when we're rejected. We might even deny that it is affecting us so much and just keep going anyway… We naturally want to protect ourselves from future rejection. It can even start to lead to blame. We can blame ourselves for not being enough or doing enough. But there is a way out. After reading 'The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan with Dr Benjamin Hardy', I have started to understand what I was doing wrong and why I always felt like I was failing. In this week's episode I am sharing mindset hacks when it comes to handling setbacks and dealing with rejection and more specifically when you are being rejected for jobs or professional opportunities. I share my own take-aways and insights from the book and what that can mean for you when it comes to dealing with career and interview rejection. Times to check out: (01:35) Are you losing hope? (4:51) Acknowledge the pain (05:57) Am I in the gap? (07:17) Comparing yourself (09:40) Measure backwards (10:38) Define your own success (14:04) How can you support me with my interview skills, Gemma? If you are feeling frustrated or far away from reaching the level of fluency you desire or from your dream international job, join The Fluent Club so you can move away from feeling judged, ashamed and tired of rejection to confidently saying yes to more opportunities. The enrolment to Fluent Club is currently closed but when your name is on the wait list you will be the first to learn when it opens up next and get in before the price increases! Trust me, you don't want to miss it! Book mentioned in the episode: The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan with Dr Benjamin Hardy FOLLOW > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fluentspeakersltd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fluentspeakers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-keeling-fluentspeakers15/ WHO AM I: I'm Gemma Keeling, Founder, and CEO at Fluent Speakers. With a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition from The University of Oxford, and an undergraduate degree in Spanish and Teaching English as a Second Language, I have extensive training and expertise in education. I have travelled extensively and worked in many different societies and cultures. I coach digital design and tech professionals to improve their communication skills in English.

House hacking can be a great way to get into real estate and start your way to financial freedom. It is the strategy of living in a property you own while renting out part of it to other tenants. Dylan Koch, a pharmacy graduate, always knows that financial prudence is important. After spending hundreds of hours learning about personal finance and investing, Dylan decided that real estate would be his preferred method towards financial independence. Join in as he tells his story about how he worked his way up to financial independence – from house hacking and partnership to raising other people's money and creating a legacy. We have an affiliate program added to the show (we have the recording as well), you can go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on your first 6 months. www.rentredi.com — CODE: INVEST2FI Another Affiliate - Kaplan Real Estate Education (we have the recording as well)You can go to the website - https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE - Invest2 Air BnB Hosting courseThis course is designed to walk you step by step from purchasing a property, setting it up to rent, to becoming an AirBNB SuperHost. You can register here: https://www.stepbystepbnb.com/a/2147508384/zG79SujhThe Gap and the Gain The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Gain-Achievers-Happiness-Confidence/dp/1401964362Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com

James and Lisa unpack the Gap and the Gain made famous by Dan Sullivan.  How you measure progress in your marriage relationship will determine the potential for happiness and contentment in you relationship.  ___________________________________________________SUBSCRIBE ON:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicArt of Spousing Resources:Schedule a Discovery Call about coaching opportunities.Send Questions and Comments to: hello@artofspousing.comWebsite: artofspousing.comIG: @artofspousingFB Group: artofspousingJames IG: @thejamesduvallLisa IG: @lisaduvallMentioned Resources:The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and SuccessSnowball Debt Reduction Spreadsheet

Are you happy, or are you pursuing happiness?   Today I'm sharing a quote from the book The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan.   Show notes: Visit SincerelyTam.com/Notes

In This Episode: Many medical doctors believe that their career is set, that their profit-sharing plan is a necessity, and that their lives and jobs are a done deal. They get stuck in this mentality, but those instruments where their money is held are being eroded every single day by inflation. The age of the legacy career with a pension is done, and the goal now is to have optionality. Options such as multi-family real estate are growing in value, and even benefiting from inflation. So knowing this and that there is power in buying assets, not instruments, how do medical doctors decide where to put their money? This week's guest is here to help.    Dr. Vikram Raya is a medical doctor, cardiologist, and real estate investor. With an interest in functional medicine, he wanted to practice medicine in a different way but he needed the initial financial means to do so. Searching for alternative options led him to the world of multi-family real estate and he went on to start Viking Capital, a leading multi-family investment firm creating multi-generational wealth. Hear more about Viking Capital this week and why Vikram loves multi-family real estate, as well as the reason you should consider it as a viable place to invest your money.   The only reason people don't make a change is due to their fear of failing or something going wrong. But the only thing that cures fear is action, and Vikram believes that anybody can do real estate investing if they are passionate and willing to learn. He joins Jim this week to share how he found the courage to break away from a traditional career as a medical doctor, and how breaking the time-for-money equation opened the whole world up. Vikram shares the ONE decision that changed his life, the insane returns you can get from real estate compared with the stock market, and what he has learned from multi-family real estate. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The One Thing by Gary Keller The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom by Robert T. Kiyosaki   Connect with Jim Oliver: Facebook: CreateTailwind & Jim Oliver Website: https://createtailwind.com/ YouTube: CreateTailwind LinkedIn: Jim Oliver Join the Community: https://community.createtailwind.com/ RSVP for the next community Q&A HERE: https://community.createtailwind.com/events   Connect with Dr. Vikram Raya: Website: http://vikingmultifamily.com/ Coaching Website: https://vikramraya.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vikramrayamd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramraya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikramraya/ Podcast: https://vikramraya.com/podcast/

In episode #28, the host, Naeem Smith, interviews his former co-host, Mike Collins, who is an extremely driven individual who lives in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, Mike talks about his experience in Denver since leaving the podcast to chasing financial freedom. He currently has a solar sales job and is a property manager for Airbnb's. There are tons of gems within the episode so let us know what you think! Things to listen for: - Mike's comprehensive life update - Naeem experience with vending machines Book and Podcast Recommendations: Amazon - Set for Life: Dominate Life, Money, and the American Dream (Financial Freedom, 1): Trench, Scott: 9780997584714: Books The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self: Easter, Michael: 9780593138762: Books - Amazon The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success: Sullivan, Dan, Hardy, Dr. Benjamin: 9781401964368: Books - Amazon Greenlights: McConaughey, Matthew: 9780593139134: Amazon.com: Books Amazon - Rich Dad Poor Dad: Kiyosaki, Robert T.: 9780368959097: Books Mike's Contact Information: IG: mcollins_15 Green-Light Contact Information: IG/Twitter: greenlight_re Naeem's Twitter: naeemsmith_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elevatededge/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elevatededge/support

Brad Harker is joining us today to talk about the power of influence, purpose, and authenticity. He is a loving husband, a proud father, a published author, speaker, podcast host, and entrepreneur. Brad specializes in entrepreneurship, business development, sales strategies, and coaching; he is a relentless problem solver and passionate about helping people live in alignment with their core values. His book, "The laws of influence," has been recognized by Forbes and other outlets as an essential resource for entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and influencers.In this episode, we have a fantastic conversation about Brad's journey in entrepreneurship, his first steps as a businessman, and how he balances the demands of running multiple companies with his obligations as a father and husband. We talk about the importance of authenticity, setting a framework for our goals that matches our values, and the courage to stop playing small. Brad also shared details of what he looks for when hiring someone to work with him, how to create a victorious mindset, and three action steps to turn our aspirations and wishes into clear and attainable goals. Some Questions I Ask:You've had an unconventional career path. Could you share a bit about your story? (2:32)As you've transitioned into different careers and different focuses, how have you been able to manage that from a family perspective? (7:11)Through your work with companies, what things do you see come up the most where people struggle? (14:19)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Brad's first steps in the sales world (3:12)You can't hide from your passions (6:05)How Brad deals with being busy and spending time with his family (10:21)What are the traits Brad looks for in people before hiring them and why (14:45)Why is it so terrifying to stop playing small (24:56)The importance of avoiding comparing our lives with others' highlights reels (28:57)Resources:Brad Harker websiteBook: Brad Harker - The Laws of Influence: Proven Strategies For Launching Your Life & Career.Book: Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy - The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and SuccessInfluence with Brad Harker podcastConnect with Brad:LinkedInLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicole Pendergrass started her career in value-add commercial multifamily with a three-family house hack in the Bronx. Today, she is the founder of Noirvest Holdings, which focuses on value-add commercial multifamily with a mission to increase equity and net worth for communities of color. In this episode, Nicole shares how her first property helped her to become an LP investor, the hardest lesson she's learned so far, and how she plans to execute her mission. Nicole Pendergrass | Real Estate Background Founder of Noirvest Holdings, which focuses on value-add commercial multifamily. Their mission is to increase the equity/net worth of communities of color by providing access to investment opportunities. Portfolio: Owns three properties, totaling 14 units. Three are owned solely and 11 owned 50/50 as JV. LP of 96 units Full-time career is in health care administration. Based in: Bronx, NY Say hi to her at: noirvestholdings.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com 

In this episode, you'll discover why vision without focus doesn't mean anything and what it means to live in the gap. Jim and Nick Kosko discuss what the Dickens technique is, and how to use it to create a compelling vision.   If want to learn more then the best thing to do is to listen to the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QizojY2F9mI   Book mentioned in this episode: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy -     Let us tell you about a new course that just landed in the CreateTailwind community called TaxInvisible. In this course, Jim Oliver, founder + coach at CreateTailwind, shares why we need to be TaxInvisible and how IBC gets you there. With taxes continuing to go up, they become more of an attack on our wealth. What ‘they' are telling us to do with our money isn't right. In this course you'll learn: - What's happening with inflation and taxes - Where to store your money - Why we have to take advantage of every opportunity with the current internal revenue code. - What actions to take to break away from the herd Reverse the lie, learn what the wealthy already know, and learn to be TaxInvisible.   Connect with Jim Oliver: Facebook: CreateTailwind & Jim Oliver Website: https://createtailwind.com/ YouTube: CreateTailwind LinkedIn: Jim Oliver Join the Community: https://community.createtailwind.com/

Measure your success differently! I recently finished an amazing month in my business. My amazing team and I knocked it out of the park. But, there was one order that went a little awry. So, as I was reflecting on that month, my mind went straight to that one order, ignoring everything else. As high achievers, we set our goals and try to crush them on a regular basis. But how often do we stop and celebrate our wins? Shouldn't that be the whole point? We should measure how far we've come and how much we've accomplished! Today's podcast episode of the Magnetic Marketing and Mindset Show, is all about finding a better way to measure your success that no one is talking about. This episode covers: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success” by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy How looking back at what you've achieved is a more accurate measure of how far you've come The $1.80 Strategy Conscious Competence Learning Model My bonus quick tip called “trinity” Let's all remember to pause and look back at all we've accomplished so far! Join me for this episode and learn more about the better way to measure your success that no one is talking about Useful Links: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success If you are enjoying this content, please share the podcast with your friends!

Apple, Amazon, Nike, and Coca-Cola are just a few brands we recognize. However, have you thought of yourself as a brand? Perhaps, if you are a coach or business owner. Mike Kim suggests that your brand is simply what people say about you when you aren't in the room. He joins Kevin to discuss how you become the brand, regardless of your role. Be intentional with who you are and dare to put yourself out there. Key Points Mike Kim discusses what makes a personal brand (ideas, expertise, reputation, and personality.) He shares why leaders should think about not only themselves, but also their team as a brand. He talks about platforms as you build your brand. Meet Mike Name: Mike Kim His Story: Mike is the author of the Wall St. Journal and USA Today bestseller, You Are the Brand. He has been featured in and written for Inc., Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post. He has spoken at industry-leading events, including Social Media Marketing World, Tribe Conference, and Podcast Movement. Worth Mentioning: Mike's core philosophy of marketing is this: Marketing isn't about closing a sale; it's about opening a relationship. Before running his own consulting business, he worked for several years as the CMO of a successful multi-million dollar company near New York City. Connect with Mike mikekim.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv YouTube: youtube.com/c/MikeKim TikTok: tiktok.com/@mikekimtv Clubhouse: joinclubhouse.com/@mikekimtv Twitter: twitter.com/mikekimtv Pinterest: pinterest.com/mikekimtv Facebook: facebook.com/mikekimtv This episode is brought to you by… Libsyn. Get up to 2 months of free podcasting service with Libsyn when you sign up for a new account! Get your show on Apple and Spotify, get critical stats and all the support you need to sound your best and grow your show! Use code RLP. Book Recommendations You Are the Brand by Mike Kim The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy The Five Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day | Original Creator of The Five Minute Journal – Simple Daily Guided Format – Increase Gratitude & Happiness, Life Planner, Gratitude List Related Podcast Episodes Connecting Your Company Culture with Your Brand with Denise Lee Yohn. Is it Marketing or Leadership? with Seth Godin.

Most people, especially highly ambitious people, are unhappy because of how they measure their progress. We all have an “ideal,” a moving target that is always out of reach. When we measure ourselves against that ideal, we're in “the GAP.” However, when we measure ourselves against our previous selves, we're in “the GAIN.” Today's guest, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, is one of my all-time favorite authors. In his new book, The GAP and the GAIN: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success, he delivers a masterclass on positive psychology, healthy relationships, mental well-being, and high-performance. He explores why unsuccessful, unhappy people focus on “the GAP,” but successful, happy people focus on “the GAIN.” In this conversation, Benjamin makes his third appearance on the podcast to talk about how to stop focusing on the GAP and turn your biggest hurdles into massive gains, and what you can do to stay in the GAIN each and every day. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why associating our emotional well-being with targets that are out of reach sets us up to be chronically unhappy. Why you don't need to make millions of dollars to be in the GAIN. How to reframe a situation to shift your focus and emphasize the positive. Why focusing on the GAIN is not the same thing as dismissing pain or disappointment. Why we're always moving beyond our former selves–and life as a whole takes on whatever meaning you give to it. And much more… Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/426 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Project Roots and Wings building a bridge between who you are and who you are  BECOMING!   “I can be grateful for my experiences, or I can be worse off because of my experiences and let my experiences be the driver of my life rather than me being the driver of my own experience, and so I don't think that there's any experience you can have that you can't be better off without if you choose to contextualize them in a way that benefits you and makes you better.”  Dr. Benjamin Hardy   Today Scott jumps back in to the podcast after choosing to take care of his soul.  Today Scott shares about the slump he hit after learning some things about the story he had been telling himself for the last thirty years.  This is a long time coming.  It is a bit confessional.  Scott provides some context as to why when people have big gains can sometimes self-sabotage.  The inner monologue we are having with ourselves needs to change so that we can overcome and grow into the next iteration of ourselves.   Our Mission: We help you DISCOVER Guiding Life Principles, IMPLEMENT a Vision that empowers you to ACHIEVE Optimal Performance  and CREATE a life that is Flourishing.   This mission is a driving force that runs throughout our coaching and mentoring here at Project Roots and Wings.    We believe Discovering the road to a life that is thriving Is a journey worth taking.  We help you build the bridge between who you are and who you are BECOMING!   Resources:   The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success   Interested in learning more about coaching with us email Scott at: scott@projectrootsandwings.com or go to : www.projectrootsandwings.com

Want to up your underwriting game? Nelson Lin, a data scientist and multifamily syndicator, shares his strategies for analyzing data, including how to create your own database, ways to deduce value-add opportunities, rent pricing, and more! Nelson Lin | Real Estate Background Multifamily syndicator, data scientist, and founder of Subtle Asset Management, which consults data science for other commercial real estate firms to help them organize data and apply machine learning algorithms. Portfolio: GP of 164 units (72 in Chicago, 92 in Jacksonville) LP of 3,000+ units and two industrial properties Based in: Austin, TX Say hi to him at: subtleassets.com Instagram: @subtlerealestate Facebook Best Ever Book: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss 

Why you've got to listen to this episode: Discover about the 5-step process of raising funds without begging or bugging people. Find out a 3-step warm-up campaign to set the stage for real estate conversations to take place. Learn how to make your marketing system continuously and consistently up and running, providing a non-stop inflow of leads. 3Rs Read, Resource, Reflect Read: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy Resource: Upwork Fiverr Reflect: "The only way to avoid criticism is to say nothing, do nothing, and be nothing." - Aristotle   Funding on your own the first few real estate deals might work. But what about the deals after that? One challenge for many newbie real estate investors is raising money to fund deals one after another. Add to that is the struggle of establishing one's credibility. As new investors, how do you compare with others having a ton of experience and expect people to know, like, trust, and decide to do business with you? That seems to be daunting. In today's episode, our guest Dave Dubeau shares with us his 5-part money partner formula that does away with mounting sporadic and crazy marketing. Instead, do more with building relationships, leveraging your low-hanging fruits, thereby setting a wellspring of a relentless flow of real estate investor leads. The kind that comes to you and not have you chasing after them. Dave Dubeau is the creator of the Money Partner Formula, and he works with mom' n pop real estate investors and helps them get started with raising capital. He's a best-selling author and speaker based in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada. He began his real estate investing career in 2003 doing 18 deals in 18 months and nowadays he invests passively in multi-family properties. Get a complimentary copy of his newest book and connect with Dave Dubeau, Money Partner Formula at: https://moneypartnerformula.com/ Topics Covered: 05:59 - Getting clear on these big concepts for a real estate investor raising money for the first time 10:17 - Which should come first -- the money or the deal? 10:47 - Asking without begging: the 5-step process you can do to raise funds 13:19 - Staging a 3-step warm-up campaign 16:54 - Steps you can do when the warm-up campaign turns into investor meetings 18:46 - Two reasons for not putting your best deals as case studies 20:46 - Getting real estate investors to sign up for an expression of interest for upcoming deals 21:47 - Talking about good marketing 23:31 - What you do next when a hot deal is ready 24:12 - Getting everything moves faster 25:34 - Dealing with more than eager real estate investors 26:27 - Creating credibility around yourself even when you've done only one successful deal 29:06 - Recommended ways to get testimonials and referrals 30:36 - How to 'rejection-proof' yourself 34:50 - A favorite brand that does a good job in its branding and messaging 35:48 - Book resource he recommends around mindset 36:23 - Favored tool for finding freelancers Key Takeaways: "Instead of us chasing after them, Why don't we get them while they might not chase after us, but why don't we get them coming to us, putting up their hand and self-identifying, saying, Hey, Paul, this real estate thing you're doing, I'd like to find out more. Tell me about that. Because that conversation's a complete 180 from us desperately needily creepily calling people up." - Dave Dubeau "I refer to this as constant consistency. Ed-you-taining communication, constant, consistent ed-you-taining communication. That's my definition of good marketing. Because again, we've got to remember who's getting this stuff. They aren't real estate weirdos like us. They don't want to know every single thing there is to know about real estate in the market and all this kind of stuff. They want to get the gist. They want to know that we know our stuff. And ideally, they'd like to be entertained because we are an entertainment society. Now we've got very short attention spans. So if you don't grab them, if you don't get them somewhat interested, you're going to lose." - Dave Dubeau "What I recommend is never stop. Always be raising capital. And that doesn't mean that people are cutting the checks left, right, and center. It means that you're having a consistent flow of inbound investor inquiries, leading to investor meetings, leading to expressions of interest, leading to you having an ever-growing group of investors in the wings. Ready to go, ready to jump on your next deal." - Dave Dubeau "Different ways to be seen as much more credible and trustworthy. Branding having sharp, professional-looking materials goes a long way. Speaking knowledgeably about your real estate investing strategy and your market, dressing professionally when you're talking with people about investing with you. Get interviewed on podcasts; that's a great way to be seen as an authority; speak at your local real estate investment club. Be seen, be heard. And the more you do that; the more your credibility will go up. And you don't have to have a ton of experience under your belt." - Dave Dubeau Additional Resource: Are you a real estate investor looking to build your business and stand out from the crowd, and you don't want to wait for all the knowledge, strategies, and how-tos to be slowly delivered to you via this podcast every week? Then I invite you to apply for the REI Branded Audit.          That's the process I have created that has already helped               dozens of real estate investors to define and develop their             personal brands and build their real estate investing                       businesses. Apply now for your REI Branded Audit. Connect with Paul Copcutt: www.paulcopcutt.com LinkedIn Email: paul@paulcopcutt.com                  

Podcast Intro: Practitioners of alternative medicine and holistic healers have long debated the efficacy of our current approach to wellbeing, and the disparity has confused the general populace about the various procedures. One of those controversial methods is the use of Urine as a treatment for various diseases. Cate discusses the health benefits of inhaling snorts and using pee for better health and mental clarity. She also talks about how Urine has been used by Yogi practitioners for thousands of years and how it helps the Olfactory System. What you'll get out of tuning in: How Olfactory Health Affects Longevity and Quality of life. How Olfactory Function serves as your first line of defense against pathogens and foreign bodies entering your system. How urine rejuvenates Sianna and is effective in reversing toxicity. Links/CTA: Check out Yogahealer.com Free Workshops! Healer Series Workshop 5 Keys For Wellness Pros The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan Focus on how you want to feel next - Take our BODY GOALS test here Highlights: Cate talks about certain medications that are administered to the body through nasal drug delivery. Cate talks about early yoga focusing on pranayama and meditation. Cate talks about using urine to naturally heal the body and enforce a state of repair of its normal state and function. Cate talks about how Yoga is more focused on health, rather than enlightenment. Timestamps: [02:18] The Olfactory System [04:57] The Job of the Sinuses [06:21] Origin of the Term “Sinus” [07:07] The Turbines of the Body  [09:30] Drug Bioavailability through the Nose [10:52] How Pranayama led to a Science around Olfactory Care  [12:19] How Yogi's have been using Urine in their Practice [14:55] How Urine Restores SInus Microbiome [17:56] The Huffing Experience  [20:47] The Review of Importance of Urine in the Treatment of Disease [24:13] Understanding why Urine has been used in Yogi for Thousands of Years Quotes: “Olfactory dysfunction was an independent risk factor for death, stronger than several common causes of death such as heart failure, lung disease and cancer, indicating that this evolutionarily ancient special sense may signal a key mechanism that affects human longevity.” “If you want to optimize your brain, short term and long term, you'll want a strong olfactory network.” “Huffing pee feels like it pumps nitric oxide and gas form through the olfactory network is gentler than snorting and seems to have a less aggressive but equally effective role as bad biofilm remover and nitric oxide optimizer.  “When you snort, you buff out the entire olfactory apparatus, from the nostril wall to a factory bulb to olfactory nerve to the rest of your brain and body.” “If you're not in a group that has the habits you want, your ability to have those habits will be greatly challenged and delayed. So it's much faster, easier, and way more fun to be in a group that's evolving their habits together.” “Pee restores functional nasal sinus microbiome, which optimizes the olfactory network and relaxes the emotions.” “As you rewire yourself, intuitive alignment returns. It's like moving up in video game levels, relying on skills previously earned.” “If you want a window to monitor brain health, olfactory is your system. Huffing is the gentlest, but like snorting, it's pretty advanced for modern disease to humans. You have to experience it to validate it or dismiss it.” Guest: Cate Stillman Since 2001, Cate Stillman has been educating audiences on how to achieve health and wellness with yoga and Ayurveda. She is the host of the Yogahealer Real Thrive Show, a weekly podcast that features dozens of industry leaders. She spends part of her time in Idaho's border country and part of it in Mexico.

I've been asked "Trevor, are you only able to say money doesn't make you happier because you've already jumped that hurdle?" My answer: For the most part - no. Let me break it down using a theory on motivation that's been around since 1943. Listen in.   Links: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success: https://amzn.to/3gO9kF5

Why should you consider adding farmland to your investments? Peter Badger, Chief Strategy Officer at Farmfolio, sees agricultural investing as a secure asset to add to your portfolio. In this episode, Peter shares the benefits to investing in agriculture and what makes a good land deal. Peter Badger | Real Estate Background Chief Strategy Officer at Farmfolio, which focuses on agriculture investing and development in emerging markets. Since it was founded in 2015, Farmfolio has invested in a diverse selection of high-demand agricultural products in emerging markets. They have quickly become one of the largest exporters in all of Colombia. Based in: Miami, FL Say hi to him at: https://farmfolio.net/ | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss

Project Roots and Wings building a bridge between who you are and who you are  BECOMING! “I can be grateful for my experiences, or I can be worse off because of my experiences and let my experiences be the driver of my life rather than me being the driver of my own experience, and so I don't think that there's any experience you can have that you can't be better off without if you choose to contextualize them in a way that benefits you and makes you better.”   Dr. Benjamin Hardy Today Scott and Emily have a conversation about the past. Scott and Emily discuss what it means and how our perception of the past shapes our view of the present and especially the future. This was a podcast that Scott and Emily did a few takes to get this one ready for release.  It is a topic that Emily and Scott don't necessarily see eye to eye on. They believe that modeling how they have discussions around our table is important. We decided to release this because it is a topic that is very close to Scott's heart and at center piece of his coaching program.  Scott and Emily encourage you to come with an open heart and mind and be challenged and maybe even disagree.   Our Mission: We help you DISCOVER Guiding Life Principles, IMPLEMENT a Vision that empowers you to ACHIEVE Optimal Performance  and CREATE a life that is Flourishing. This mission is a driving force that runs throughout our coaching and mentoring here at Project Roots and Wings.  We believe Discovering the road to a life that is thriving Is a journey worth taking.  We help you build the bridge between who you are and who you are BECOMING!   Resources: Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success   Interested in learning more about coaching with us email Scott at: scott@projectrootsandwings.com or go to : www.projectrootsandwings.com

"You have to think how can I create those moments, those celebrations, the appreciation, the presence in this moment so that I can actually enjoy the accumulation of my life of days rather than trying to hang it all on one momentous achievement." - Michael Bauman As a freelancer or entrepreneur, it's easy to get caught up in “the grind,” endlessly pursuing what others define as “success,” but one of the overlooked effects of doing so is often loneliness (whether you are at the bottom or the ladder or the very top). When I first started my career in Hollywood, I was so focused on perfecting my craft and building a resume of credits that I literally had no social life outside of work. Having friends, hobbies, and doing things outside the job simply wasn't a priority for me...until I realized how detrimental it was for my work to become my identity, not only to my physical and mental health but also to my creativity and overall well-being. My guest today, Michael Bauman, knows all too well the pain of loneliness as a creative professional and entrepreneur. Michael is the CEO of Success Engineering and a Tony Robbins certified coach who after failing at starting his own personal training business and having no money to support his wife (and soon-to-be child) uncovered and untangled his own feelings of loneliness and not "enough-ness" so that he could pursue a more fulfilling version of his goals. He now uses his own experiences of failure, loneliness, and hitting rock bottom to help others redefine their own meaning of success in their lives. If you struggle with defining what success means to you, and you are often so consumed by your work and running on the empty hamster wheel chasing success that you find yourself burned out, this candid conversation is a must-listen. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: Michael's origin story of how he started his own podcast called Success Engineering. How the book, Start with Why, helped him climb his way out of rock bottom in his life. What led Michael to realize that success and happiness wasn't about money or financial gains. The many moves and transitions Michael has navigated in his life. Why Michael was interested in helping entrepreneurs feel like they're enough and not alone. What the different layers of success are and how you can equate it with being enough. What Michael believes to be the greatest gift he can give to the people in his life. The link between identity and behavior change. KEY TAKEAWAY: Emotions are a warning system or a fundamental need that is going unmet. A valuable tool to deal with emotions in order to enable behavior change. The unexpected link between my lifelong snacking addiction and my job satisfaction. Questions to ask yourself when you are caught in a bad habit or behavior you don't like. The difference between subjective and objective loneliness. KEY TAKEAWAY: The quality of your relationships is a better predictor of health than your cholesterol levels. Tools for dealing with loneliness. The paradox of vulnerability in others vs. ourselves. Why you should be “upgrading your interactions” and how to do it. What James Clear's Goldilocks rule has to do with habit change. Dan Sullivan's approach called the Gap and the Gain. Using a "Done" list to celebrate what you've done at the end of every day. What Michael does to celebrate his own accomplishments each day. Michael's advice to his younger self. BONUS: The secret to upgrading your networking game. Useful Resources Mentioned: Start With Why | Simon Sinek  The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success: Sullivan, Dan, Hardy, Dr. Benjamin Podcast - Success Engineering - Michael Bauman Max Headroom Continue to Listen & Learn Ep82: Real Talk About Mental Health and Depression | with Michael Kammes Ep01: Understanding the Link Between Creativity and Depression with Dr. Edison de Mello Ep165: How to Overcome Doubting Yourself When You Know You're Meant For More | with Sandy Zimmerman, ANW Ep84: How to Use 'Intuitive Eating' To Change Your Relationship With Food | with Melissa Costello Ep161: Managing Limiting Beliefs, Imposter Syndrome, and all the “Chatter” In Our Heads | with Ethan Kross Ep35: FOCUS: The Superpower of the 21st Century | with Cal Newport Ep04: The Zen-like Art of 'Getting Things Done' | with David Allen Ep144: Redefining What It Means to Be “Productive” (and Aligning Your Values With Your Time) | with Tamara Torres Ep136: Promoting Mindfulness, Well-Being, and Sanity In the Edit Bay | with Kevin Tent, ACE Tired of Holding it Together All the Time? Here are Five Basic Needs to Get You Back On Track Ep118: Legendary Editor Walter Murch On Optimizing Creativity, Productivity, and Well-Being In Hollywood For 50+ Years Ep55: How Tiny Changes Can Create Remarkable Results | with James Clear Ep132: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling' | with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar Ep75: The Four Tendencies' (aka ‘The Matrix' For Understanding Yourself & Others) | with Gretchen Rubin Ep105: Ramit Sethi on Forging The Path Towards Your Own ‘Rich Life' Guest Bio: Michael Bauman is the CEO of Success Engineering and Tony Robbins certified coach. He help entrepreneurs feel that they are enough and not alone, along with optimizing every other area of their lives including their habits, productivity, health and relationships. He is also the host of the podcast, Success Engineering, where he interviews experts and industry leaders, from Broadway Directors and actors, to multi-millionaire CEO's, to neuroscientists and more to uncover how they define success, how they create it on a daily basis, and explore the challenges they have overcome both internally and externally to achieve their personal definition of success. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

In this episode, Carly interviews relationship coach, Heather Flake. They discuss the common struggles that people have in relationships, the power of curiosity, + how to make the feelings of Valentine's Day last all year long. They also discuss how an individual can change their entire relationship just by changing themselves. Heather also shares a newly released book she is reading + toasts jumping into something new (literally!).You can find Heather Flake on her website, Instagram, or by Email. Resources mentioned in the episode:Better Than Happy Podcast with Jody MooreThe 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that LastsThe Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and SuccessThe Book of MormonBecomingBetter Than Happy: Connecting With Divinity Through Conscious ThinkingBook your free consultation call with Carly here.

Project Roots and Wings building a bridge between who you are and who you are  BECOMING!   “We are kept from our goal, not by obstacles, but by a clear path to a lesser goal.” Robert Berault   Today Scott and Emily go deeper into some of the concepts that were brought up in episodes 48 and 50.  They delve into the question about identity shaping one's goals or one's goals shaping identity.  The first view is based on a fixed mindset and is limiting in scope, while the second is a growth mindset and is limitless.  It is a belief that future success is not determined by past experiences. Scott shares how his community and the books he is reading have caused a deep and fundamental shift in self-perception.  This shift has had seismic ramifications.  The outcome of this shift is Scott is seeing his future and the future of his family as a really big destination.  The freedom to see a future self that is pulling him forward is helping him heal and reframe his past.     Our Mission statement is: We help you DISCOVER Guiding Life Principles, IMPLEMENT a Vision that empowers you to ACHIEVE Optimal Performance  and CREATE a life that is Flourishing.   This mission is a driving force that runs throughout our coaching and mentoring here at Project Roots and Wings.  We believe Discovering the road to a life that is thriving Is a journey worth taking.  We help you build the bridge between who you are and who you are BECOMING!   References: Here are the books that were referenced in this episode.   The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success Personality Isn't Permanent: Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story Mindset: The New Psychology of Success   Interested in learning more about coaching with us email Scott at: scott@projectrootsandwings.com or go to : www.projectrootsandwings.com    

How do you react when you have something NOT go your way? Does it throw you off? Ask yourself these 5 questions to shift into gain-based thinking. Another episode inspired by The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy.

Motivational speaker, author, coach, and mentor, Dr. Dan Diamond shares his experience directing the Medical Triage Unit in New Orleans following hurricane Katrina and how this experience has impacted his view on the various ways people cope with trauma. We discuss how twenty-something-year-olds can learn from these stories in order for us to successfully cope with our own adversities as well as how to be there for our friends through tough times.Syllabus Steps:Play a light game, challenge yourself to find moments of humor despite dark timesDuring a traumatic time, pause and ask yourself the TWO BIG napkin questions:Are you powerFUL or powerLESS?Will you choose to be a giver or a taker?Continuing to ask yourself - what does a thriving mindset and unstoppable love look like to me? Find people who have your back, a tight tribe.Required reading:Man's Search for Meaning The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and SuccessEpisode Superhumans: Dr. Dan Diamond:Website | LinkedIn | BookDr. Daniel Friedland:Website | Leading Well From Within | YoutubeLove this show? Please leave a review & head to my Instagram, @skylarsorkin for more information about all things Regardless.

When it comes to finding deals, Jake Harris likes to go granular on his market research. By deep diving on the details of potential properties, he's been able to source deals before others can spot them. In this episode, Jake reveals the strategies he uses to find killer deals and how he stays ahead of the competition. Jake Harris Real Estate Background Current career: Full-time managing partner of private equity real estate firm, Harris Bay Harris Bay process: “fundamental opportunistic and value add investment strategies.” Portfolio: 150,000,000 in AUM; 200M in development pipeline Has over 20 years of experience in real estate & construction and investment management. Actively involved in CREI Involved in multifamily, office, land, and hotel developments. Based in Tahoe, CA Say hi to him at: www.catchknives.com Best Ever Book: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan.  Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss

In This Episode: A well-known radio show host who teaches personal finance does not believe in opportunity cost. In fact, he advocates putting your extra cash towards paying down your debts. While there's nothing wrong with getting out of debt, what most fail to realize is that the way you spend your money matters. When you spend cash, you give up the ability to earn interest on the money you could have invested.    In today's episode, Jim Oliver and Nick Kosko talk about the real cost of the money you spend. What is the trade-off when you let go of your cash? It's important to weigh the opportunity cost of your decisions. To do that, you can use the EVA or Economic Value Added) method which was developed by management consulting firm Stern Stewart in the 1990s. Big corporations like Coca-Cola, GE, and many others use EVA to measure true financial performance.    Now, what do you think will happen when you use EVA to measure your wealth creation performance and IBC as your personal banking system? Listen to this episode to discover how to use these financial tools effectively to grow your wealth and leave a legacy for multiple generations.  Read the article - The Real Key to Creating Wealth: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hRGy4_xNbesWyKIRhYdZZZYTZ4vpjUgL/view.   Book Mentioned in This Episode:   The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Benjamin Hardy & Dan Sullivan   Follow along with this episode on YouTube   Connect with Jim Oliver: Facebook: CreateTailwind & Jim Oliver Website: CreateTailwind.com YouTube: createtailwind.com LinkedIn: Jim Oliver

In This Episode: “No space of regret can make amends for one life's opportunity misused.” - Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol Three questions to ponder on: First, what will your future look like if you don't do anything at all? Second, what will your future look like if you continue moving in the same direction doing the same things you're doing now? Finally, what will your future look like if you make some conscious choices? With only a few weeks left before 2021 ends, have you taken time to plan for the new year? The last two years have delivered curveballs that none of us could have imagined. Yet, we continue to strive and thrive. Now, it's time to plan for 2022. But you can't have a plan if you don't know where you're going.  For Create Tailwind, they are launching their app soon. It's a community app where you can meet like-minded people to help you move towards your goals. It's part of the company's goal to continue to serve its community in a different way.   What about you? What is your compelling desire? Do you want to have regrets for all the things you didn't do? To help you plan, Jim and Nick talk about creating your vision and action plans for 2022 with the help of the 12 Week Year Field Guide. So why don't you give it a try? Get the 12 Week Year Field Guide: https://12weekyear.com/fieldguide/.   Book Mentioned in This Episode:   12 Week Year Book by Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington   The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Benjamin Hardy & Dan Sullivan    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens   Follow along with this episode on YouTube   Connect with Jim Oliver: Facebook: CreateTailwind & Jim Oliver Website: CreateTailwind.com YouTube: createtailwind.com LinkedIn: Jim Oliver

This episode features native Lansingite and resident of South Lansing, Amy Piper discussing her new book, 100 Things to Do in Lansing Before You Die. Purchase her book from Reedy Press Amy is currently reading The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hard.   The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Today's guest is Benjamin Hardy. He's an organizational psychologist and best-selling author of the books Willpower Doesn't Work and Personality Isn't Permanent. His blogs on productivity and psychology have been read by over 100 million people and featured in the Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, on CNBC and many others. He's written a new book called The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success.In this episode we discuss how to overcome trauma and use it for growth, why you should make plans on behalf of your future self, how to reshape your identity if you're feeling stuck, why willpower isn't enough when it comes to achieving your goals, how to prevent yourself from burning out in your work, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1181Checkout his website: www.benjaminhardy.comThe Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: https://link.chtbl.com/910-podA Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://link.chtbl.com/967-podThe Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson: https://link.chtbl.com/896-podSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fin tech leaders have big goals and even bigger dreams.  But it's vitally important to celebrate where you've come from and the progress you've made thus far.  Dan Sullivan, Founder and President at Strategic Coach , has high-achieving entrepreneurial clients in 35 different countries.   He's also a best-selling author, and his new magnum opus is The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success.  In this episode, we'll dive into:  - How Dan leveraged virtual tech during the pandemic to reach amazing growth - Focusing on your successes instead of what you haven't achieved yet - The gap and how to avoid it - How failing is just “extreme market research” - Creating freedom and a new future  You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify , or here .  Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player.

Organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy is on the podcast this week to discuss his upcoming book, The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success, that he's co-authored with Dan Sullivan, the founder of Strategic Coach and world's #1 entrepreneurial coach. In The Gap and The Gain, Ben and Dan explain why most entrepreneurs and highly ambitious people are unhappy—and how to solve it. Check out the full show notes at https://getleverage.com/podcast/89  

Benjamin Hardy (@BenjaminPHardy) is an organizational psychologist and author of books about willpower, self-limiting beliefs, and teamwork. His latest offering (co-authored with Dan Sullivan), is The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success. What We Discuss with Benjamin Hardy: If you measure your current self against your ideal (often chosen and defined by other people rather than yourself), you’ll never be happy because there will always be a gap. Unsuccessful people primarily focus on this (but we all wind up here sometimes). If you measure your current self against your previous self — and notice the gain you've made between yesterday and today — you’ll experience happiness, satisfaction, and confidence. The most successful people understand this. The difference between ideals (general, immeasurable, and constantly changing) and goals (specific, measurable, and time-bound) -- and why your ideals shouldn't be your benchmark for achievement, but merely the source from which your goals are inspired. How you can weed out the arbitrary reference points with which you've been burdened by external sources and choose ones that are actually meaningful -- not just constant reminders of what you don't have. How the increased confidence that comes from living in the gain allows you to set bigger and more imaginative goals to truly tailor the fabric of your own life. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/575 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

This is an excerpt from The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. You can listen to the full audiobook FREE for 14 days in the Hay House Unlimited Audio App. Apple users visit hayhouse.com/apple and Android users visit hayhouse.com/google.