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This week on the podcast I continue the conversation with Fradel Barber, financial advisor and CEO of World Financial Group about the relationship women have with money, the disconnect within the financial services industry, and how she is helping women become more financially empowered. In this episode you'll learn: One of the biggest reasons many women don't get involved in their financial planning The mindset shift that needs to happen for women to make financial empowerment and literacy a priority How women differ in their financial needs from men as they age About the Guest: As a visionary entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Fradel is passionate about financial education for all types of people, regardless of their social status or income; entrepreneurship, personal and business development and increasing the number of successful women in the business world and leadership roles. As CEO of World Financial Group she has spearheaded the entrepreneurial expansion throughout the East and West coast, developing and leading successful entrepreneurs in the financial services industry. With her passion for success and will to overcome all obstacles, Ms. Barber has expanded her operation to 15 offices and leads a team of 500 licensed financial professionals. As a female in the financial services space she encourages and empowers women to enter and succeed in the financial arena and in entrepreneurship. In 2019, Fradel was notably nominated as a "Women of Wall Street" by Schneps Media where she was honored as a being a passionate, ambitious and brilliant woman, for her influence in banking and finance, and for her empowerment of the next generation of female financial leaders. Learn more about Fradel and her work at fradelbarber.com and connect with her on your preferred social media spot @fradelbarber. About the Host Janice Scholl is passionate about illuminating the work-life struggle that causes working mothers to leave professional jobs to raise their families, with a special focus on helping mothers start businesses that allow them to be financially empowered and use their skills, while being fully present for their children. She is host of the Money, Career & Motherhood podcast and a frequent speaker on the topics of motherhood & money, career breaks, and business strategy. She is the founder of Strategic Sabbaticals, a program designed to amplify the growth and opportunity women find through a career break to ensure a successful a return to paid work. Sign up for a FREE 30-minute Career Break strategy session with Janice here. Visit the Money, Career, & Motherhood website, Facebook page, and follow on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.
“God listens and understands. Isn’t that what we all desire? To have somebody listen and understand our pain.” We are continuing our Moms in the Bible Series with Barb Cole, the Moms in Prayer Mid Atlantic Division Coordinator. You‘re not going to want to miss a moment of this encouraging episode as she takes us through the account of Hannah. Hope for discouraged moms is here! About our Guest: As the Mid Atlantic Division Coordinator, Barb Cole oversees Washington DC, NJ, MD, & DE in addition to her beloved home state of Pennsylvania. She has been involved in Moms in Prayer International for 24 years but didn’t start praying in a group until her son was preparing for college. She is grateful the Lord brought this ministry to her attention when she most needed to learn to surrender control to God. Barb has been married to her best friend, Ken for 46 years. They have two sons, two daughters-in-love and four grandchildren. Barb and Ken serve together in ministry with a local Dinner Church inviting people of all backgrounds to a Jesus Table. She enjoys reading, volunteering at her church’s coffee house, hearing other people’s stories, mentoring women and children in the Christian faith, and praying for her grown children and grandchildren. Scripture: Scriptures on Hannah found in 1 Samuel 1-2 1 Samuel 1:8 (NIV) Her husband Elkanah would say to her, “Hannah, why are you weeping? Why don’t you eat? Why are you downhearted? Don’t I mean more to you than ten sons?” 1 Samuel 1:10-11 (NIV) In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly. And she made a vow, saying, “Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.” 1 Samuel 2:26 (NLT) Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew taller and grew in favor with the Lord and with the people. 1 Samuel 3:19-21 (NLT) As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him, and everything Samuel said proved to be reliable. And all Israel, from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south, knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the Lord. The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh and gave messages to Samuel there at the Tabernacle. Numbers 30:6-8 (NIV) “If she marries after she makes a vow or after her lips utter a rash promise by which she obligates herself 7 and her husband hears about it but says nothing to her, then her vows or the pledges by which she obligated herself will stand. But if her husband forbids her when he hears about it, he nullifies the vow that obligates her or the rash promise by which she obligates herself, and the Lord will release her. Psalm 10:17 (NIV) You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, Psalm 18:16-19 (NIV) He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. Psalm 138:3 (NASB) On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul. Links: https://momsinprayer.org/register-update-group/ https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/register/international-registration/ To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org
This week on the podcast I talk with entrepreneur, mentor, advisor, and CEO of World Financial Group (WFG) Fradel Barber. Fradel is a visionary within the industry and a true advocate for women in the financial services industry. We discuss Fradel's unexpected path into financial services, how motherhood has improved her experience as a leader, and how her firm has reached a 50/50 ratio of men to women advisors – a true accomplishment in an industry primarily composed of men. In this episode you'll learn: Reasons fewer women than men pursue careers as financial advisors Career potential for women within the industry How women's perspective and communication style can be helpful as a financial advisor How motherhood can help in your career, even if you've taken a career break About the Guest: As a visionary entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Fradel is passionate about financial education for all types of people, regardless of their social status or income; entrepreneurship, personal and business development and increasing the number of successful women in the business world and leadership roles. As CEO of World Financial Group she has spearheaded the entrepreneurial expansion throughout the East and West coast, developing and leading successful entrepreneurs in the financial services industry. With her passion for success and will to overcome all obstacles, Ms. Barber has expanded her operation to 15 offices and leads a team of 500 licensed financial professionals. As a female in the financial services space she encourages and empowers women to enter and succeed in the financial arena and in entrepreneurship. In 2019, Fradel was notably nominated as a "Women of Wall Street" by Schneps Media where she was honored as a being a passionate, ambitious and brilliant woman, for her influence in banking and finance, and for her empowerment of the next generation of female financial leaders. Learn more about Fradel and her work at fradelbarber.com and connect with her on your preferred social media spot @fradelbarber. About the Host Janice Scholl is passionate about illuminating the work-life struggle that causes working mothers to leave professional jobs to raise their families, with a special focus on helping mothers start businesses that allow them to be financially empowered and use their skills, while being fully present for their children. She is host of the Money, Career & Motherhood podcast and a frequent speaker on the topics of motherhood & money, career breaks, and business strategy. She is the founder of Strategic Sabbaticals, a program designed to amplify the growth and opportunity women find through a career break to ensure a successful a return to paid work. Sign up for a FREE 30-minute Career Break strategy session with Janice here. Visit the Money, Career, & Motherhood website, Facebook page, and follow on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.
James Muir is the best selling author of the #1 book on closing sales, “The Perfect Close.” As a 30-year old sales veteran, having extensive experience in almost every single role, James is passionate about making the complex simple and growing revenue for organizations. In this episode, James discusses proven strategies and techniques in having unique discussions with your customers to close more deals. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: Being strategic about advancing sales cycles Providing value to prospects by putting them first Understanding the right time to offer discounts Quantifying the problem to convince your prospect About the Guest: As the Vice President of Sales at Essential Hub and the VP Sales (Western US) for Marketware, Inc, James Muir is a sales expert with much concrete experience in closing deals and increasing revenue in a zero pressure environment. As a bestselling author and keynote speaker, James has helped save hundreds of thousands of dollars for his clients. He is currently also the CEO of Best Practice International and considers himself a lifelong student of sales. Website: Puremuir.com - download James’ bundle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/puremuir/ Listen to more episodes of the Outside Sales Talk here and watch the video here! If you love the Outside Sales Talk podcast, you’ll also love Badger’s newsletters! Our 95,000+ subscribers stay at the top of their game with actionable tips from top sales experts. Are you in? Subscribe to Badger Maps’ newsletters now!
Rob Spee is an experienced channel and alliance executive, who helps clients manage strategic partnerships in order to accelerate growth and revenue. Having built successful channel sales teams from scratch and leading teams of 50+ channel sales and marketing professionals, he is highly skilled and knowledgeable in this topic. In this episode, Rob discusses top techniques to fulfill selling-potential through channels and common mistakes people make with their channel strategies. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: Maximizing selling through channels Hiring the right people for success Creating strategic company goals Understanding the right channels for you About the Guest: As the Regional Vice President for Channel Sales at OutSystems, Rob Spee utilizes high-performing channel strategies to increase growth and revenue for the company. He also is the Channel Chief and Podcast Host for Channel Journeys Inc., where channel experts share their career stories and things they’ve learned along the way. Prior to joining OutSystems, Rob was the Head of Global Channels at SAS and the Director of Distributor Channels at Carbonite, where he had opportunities to grow his increasing knowledge of channel strategies, and execute new programs and revenue streams. Subscribe to Rob's podcast at channeljourneys.com Connect with Rob on LinkedIn and Twitter Listen to more episodes of the Outside Sales Talk here and watch the video here! If you love the Outside Sales Talk podcast, you’ll also love Badger’s newsletters! Our 95,000+ subscribers stay at the top of their game with actionable tips from top sales experts. Are you in? Subscribe to Badger Maps’ newsletters now!
Guest: As a featured expert in the docuMovie Absolute Proof, Colonel Phil Waldron joins us today to discuss the 2020 election fraud and cyber-warfare act on our election by enemies both foreign and domestic. Col. Waldron at one time worked for the United States Government in the area of cyber-security and information warfare. Col Waldron’s background gives him a perfect understanding and detailed knowledge of what happen to America during the 2020 cyber-coup. Topic: Mary Fanning and Alan Jones join us to discuss the reports that Hunter Biden is invested in a Chinese firm that is reportedly behind some of the cyber-attacks on our 2020 elections.
In this interview a year in the making, world-renown speaker, author, and teacher, Les Brown, joins Heather today to discuss living life on purpose. He shares his wisdom on overcoming daily challenges, living without regrets, and making an impact. And he lays out his methods to transform your mindset, upgrade your skills, and present yourself to achieve your highest potential. Les is a man who practices what he preaches and will inspire you to forget mediocrity and act now.About the Guest:As one of the world’s most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunity. For three decades he has not only studied the science of achievement, he’s mastered it by interviewing hundreds of successful business leaders and collaborating with them in the boardroom translating theory into bottom-line results for his clients.As a premier Keynote Speaker and leading authority on achievement for audiences as large as 80,000—Les Brown energizes people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skillfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. The thread is forever strengthened, touting why you can’t afford to be complacent and to aim high, achieve and actively make an impact on the world.Finding Les Brown:Visit to his website: https://lesbrown.com/ Read his latest book: You've Got To Be HUNGRY: The GREATNESS Within to WinTwitter: @LesBrown77Instagram: @thelesbrownSign up for Speaking with Impact course: himalaya.com/impact To inquire about my coaching program opportunity visit https://mentorship.heathermonahan.com/ Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you! My book Confidence Creator is available now! get it right HEREIf you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and thank you! https://heathermonahan.com *If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the wrap up segment of Creating Confidence, contact Heather Monahan directly through her website and don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t skip a beat to all things Confidence Creating! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How can farming heal communities? Daron Babcock, Executive Director of Bonton Farms, is our guest this week and we’ll talk about how he regenerates his community with the largest urban farm in the United States! Operating out of Bonton in Dallas, Texas, Bonton Farms is driven by the mission to restore lives, create jobs, and ignite hope in a once forgotten and neglected neighborhood with some of the most marginalized people. What started out as a garden in a small lot has grown into two fully functioning farms and the Bonton Market. They grow organic food with hope for a better tomorrow.They also house free-range chickens, goats, turkeys, rabbits, and beehives that provide an abundance of fresh eggs, milk, and honey. Join us today to hear all about how Bonton operates and how the community benefits! You’ll hear: What inspired Daron to shift from a successful corporate career into farming 1:51 What the early days of Bonton Farms were like 9:45 What Daron’s farming background was before he got started in Bonton 12:42 What a typical week looks like on Bonton Farms 13:43 What products Bonton provides 15:18 About the hardest part of Daron’s farming journey 20:24 What Daron would do differently at the beginning given the opportunity to turn back time 26:30 How Bonton takes farming further than other farms 33:21 What the Director of Discipleship does on Bonton Farms 38:16 Where Bonton started selling their products 42:40 What advice Daron has for new farmers 46:05 How big the vegetable garden part of Bonton is 48:56 Where you can find out more about Daron and Bonton Farms 50:43 About the Guest:As a young man, Daron Babcock became a successful corporate employee, living everywhere from Oklahoma to Oregon, but life events and struggles ultimately led him to Dallas, TX. After connecting with the community of Bonton through a friend, Babcock began to serve in the neighborhood. His heart broke for the marginalized and overlooked people who called Bonton home so he decided to leave his career along with his comfortable home in Frisco, Texas and moved to Bonton. Daron leads an effort for community restoration and renewal. To date, some of those efforts have manifested into social enterprises such as Bonton Honey Company, Bonton Housing, The Market at Bonton Farms, a coffee house, farmers market, and most notably, Bonton Farms, the largest urban farm in the United States. He serves as Founder and CEO. Daron’s broad professional experience coupled with his heart for serving inner-city communities brings a fresh and innovative perspective to urban transformation and renewal.Resources:Website - www.bontonfarms.org Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bontonfarms Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bontonfarms/
Today is our preview clip of the week, which is basically a short 10 min clip that we pulled from the full length interview. If you like what you hear in this bite sized segment, you may want to check out the full length episode on Wednesday at FrontRowDads.com/246 About Today's Guest As the founder of Business Builder Camp, Wayne Herring has helped men across the country grow their businesses into successful and thriving enterprises. However, there is so much more to his story than simply “coach” or “consultant.” Wayne has worked as a specialty drilling and blasting contractor and an organic farmer. He has run ultra marathons, gone on epic road trips, and is a 1997 Montana state arm wrestling champion. He loves to hunt and farm, but he also enjoys yoga and meditation. Some have described Wayne as a renaissance man, but he thinks that is a strange term for the son of a coal miner. Having grown a business and coached other business owners, Wayne understands we all have times in our lives where we are blocked. He founded Business Builder Camp to help men overcome obstacles in growing their businesses while creating fulfilling and enjoyable lives. He achieves this both through 1:1 coaching and participating in group retreats. Wayne pushes the members of his Camp to see new possibilities, discover new tools, and identify the gifts they didn’t know they had. Additionally, Wayne is passionate about gathering his clients together at lodges or his farm for fun, friendship, adventure, and rest. Access the Full Interview Want access to the full interview, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/246 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review
Brynne Tillman is the LinkedIn Whisperer and CEO of Social Sales Link. For over a decade, she has been teaching Entrepreneurs, sales teams, and business leaders how to leverage LinkedIn for social selling. Brynne is also the author of “The LinkedIn Sales Playbook, a Tactical Guide to Social Selling”. In this episode, Brynne shares her proven LinkedIn selling tips to help you turn your connections into sales. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: How to optimize your LinkedIn profile for sales Actionable tips to start conversations with your connections Top techniques to leverage referrals on LinkedIn How to curate content to boost engagement About the Guest: As a former sales trainer and personal producer, Brynne adopted all of the traditional sales techniques and adapted them to the new digital world. She guides professionals to establish a thought leader and subject matter expert brand, find and engage the right targeted market, and leverage clients and networking partners for warm introductions into qualified buyers. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brynnetillman/ Follow #sslinsights on LinkedIn to get Brynne best social selling tips Website: socialsaleslink.com Listen to more episodes of the Outside Sales Talk here and watch the video here! If you love the Outside Sales Talk podcast, you’ll also love Badger’s newsletters! Our 95,000+ subscribers stay at the top of their game with actionable tips from top sales experts. Are you in? Subscribe to Badger Maps’ newsletters now!
At Canada’s National Academy of Dance Education, we know that dance educators wear many hats. Their role goes well beyond the teaching of steps, and choreography of dances. In order for dance educators to support their dancers' overall health and well-being they require an education in, and understanding of, dance injury prevention. Above and beyond the more general dance injury prevention, today we are going to focus specifically on overuse injuries. Helping us learn about some of the most common overuse injuries and, physical compensations is Dr. Julieann Berg. GUEST: As a young dancer with over 20 years of dance training in everything from ballet to modern and even Latin dance, Dr. Berg is no stranger to the dance world. Dr. Berg received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 2017. Her clinical experience includes treating pediatric patients, adults and dancer athletes through telehealth and in-person sessions. Julieann enjoys educating dancers and dance educators through content creation and workshops.
Your Intuition & Emotional ResilienceAired Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM PST / 2:00 PM ESTYour emotional wellbeing is the most precious asset you have. Jodi Aman, Intuitive Counselor and Author, of “Anxiety… I’m So Done with You! joins me to help us understand how to become empowered problem solvers when life feels out of control, how our intuition plays an important role and some vibe-lifting strategies to help us navigate these trying times.About the Guest:As an Intuitive counselor for over 20 years, Jodi helps teens, parents & couples heal from their past & develop robust emotional resilience.Her TEDxWilmington talk, “Calm Anxious Kids,” and her new book, “Anxiety… I’m So Done with You!” are changing the way we understand the current mental health crisis.She currently trains therapists, coaches and helpers how to use their intuition to help move people to peace in their lives.WEBSITE: https://www.jodiaman.comFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/jodiamanloveTWITTER: https://twitter.com/jodiamanPINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/jodiaman/FACEBOOK GROUP for Intuitive Therapists, Counselors & Coaches https://www.facebook.com/groups/349464052890977Visit the Inspired Conversations show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/inspired-conversations/ Connect with Linda Joy at https://www.linda-joy.com/ #JodiAman #Intuition #EmotionalResilience #InspiredConversations #LindaJoy
In this conversation with Amirio Freeman, holistic design strategist Denise Shanté Brown asks: "How can we design flows, spaces, time together, in a way that involves us leaning into our whole selves to show up? Making space for black womxn to show up fully? And that includes the rage, the fear, the anxiety, our sense of imagination and possibility [...] and all of that without the burden of needing to wonder how comfortable or uncomfortable someone in that space is..." From reflecting on liberation to exploring wellbeing, Denise offers us a beautiful blueprint for seeding new futures in this powerful podcast episode. GUEST: As a queer disabled entrepreneur, holistic design strategist, writer and creative healer, Denise brings forth abundant possibilities for wellbeing through collaborative creativity and community-led practices. She’s the Founding Director of Black Womxn Flourish, a design for wellbeing collective that’s shaping the future of Black womxn’s health and healing to redefine what it means to be well and conjure creative spaces where Black womxn can bring more just, pleasurable and flourishing futures into existence. In 2019, Denise was invited to be a panelist at Harvard’s Black in Design conference, “Black Futurism: Creating a More Equitable Future” to share her work on creating spaces for wellness and joy. This year, she began co-organizing on the Design Justice Network steering committee where they use design to imagine and build the worlds we need to live in and are committed to rethinking design processes so that they center people who are too often marginalized by design and systems of power. With roots in the Shenandoah Valley, Denise currently lives and works in Baltimore where she continues to be guided by her life’s work mantra, “design can facilitate healing, healing is a creative process, and creativity blooms new futures.” Recommended Resources: Meet Black Womxn Flourish, Shades Collective Artist Highlight on self-recovery, bell hooks If We Want Design to be a Tool for Liberation, We’ll Need More Than Good Intentions, Design Justice Network Design Justice: Community-Led Practice to Build the Worlds We Need, Sasha Constanza-Chock Designing Futures with Care: Finding Our Way to Different Worlds Together, Tara Campbell + Ariana Luutterman To Work and to Love, dorothee solle Poetry is Not a Luxury, audre lorde Vibe Watch & Life Is a Flow of Love (spotify playlists by Denise) Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Meditation by Nicole Windle
During Jason Tracey’s 1st visit (Ep. 54) he shared his powerful story of rising above difficult circumstances to find clarity and create transformation. This time it’s all about moving forward and forging yourself to become a beacon of light in the midst of a chaotic world. In Jason’s eyes, this begins by understanding that our biggest vulnerabilities are actually our greatest strengths. Taking perceived weaknesses and using them to power success increases the positive impact we have for others and escalates success. About the Guest: As founder of Roar Consulting Jason Tracey Empowers the Empowers. Through his personal journey of overcoming poverty, abuse, financial crisis and business turnarounds he freed his inner Lion from his own subconscious cage. He is now on a mission to help other people uncage their beast. With Roar Consulting Jason works with coaches, consultants, trainers, & entrepreneurs to activate their Inner Lion by helping them gain clarity of their Passion, Purpose and Expertise, so that they can communicate it and build a business that thrives. Personal Links: Website: www.roar.consulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHpbZpzE1kttL3WYmfyC3gg About the Host: Dan McPherson, International Speaker, Business and Personal Development Coach, and CEO of Leaders Must Lead, is on a mission to help Creatives and Entrepreneurs create and grow profit and understand that Dreams ARE Real. With more than 25 years’ experience in corporate roles leading teams of up to 2000 and responsible for more than $150M in revenue, Dan is a recognized expert in leadership, sales, and business strategy. Through his Leaders Must Learn Mastermind, Dreams ARE Real Podcast, Foundations of Success Training, and powerful 1-1 coaching, Dan helps hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world from musicians and artists to chiropractors, coaches, retailers, and beyond experience success and accomplish their goals. To learn more about Dan or to follow him on Social Media, you can find him on: Website: www.leadersmustlead.com Leaders Must Lead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadersmustlead Free Coaching Assessment: https://leadersmustlead.com/free-coaching-assessment Dreams are Real Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365493184118010/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersmustlead/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadersmustlead YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXypDeFKyZnpeQXcX-AsBQ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes the show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
Never miss a show, get notifications direct to your inbox. http://bit.ly/TheLoveldaShow This Episode Covers: What it takes to break into and make waves in less diverse industries and boardrooms Leaving a great a high paying job to take a risk on building a dream career The power of being structurally flexible Remember to subscribe and drop us a 5 star review on iTunes. About Your Host: Entrepreneur & international MC, Moderator & host, Lovelda Vincenzi has been speaking and performing on stages since the age of 13 (www.lovelda.com). On a mission to unleash authentic powerful female voices, Lovelda runs World Class Female Speakers supporting women to get found, booked, and paid as speakers. As an MC and Moderator Lovelda has been trusted by organisers to introduce and facilitate conversations with political figureheads such as Margrethe Vestagar (European Commissioner for Competition) & Toomas Hendric Ilves (Former President of Estonia). Connect with Lovelda: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LoveldaVincenzi FB: https://www.facebook.com/LoveldaVincenzi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveldavincenzi/ Resources for Speakers Download your free copy of the Speaker Marketing Blueprint - https://www.worldclassfemalespeakers.com/speakermarketingblueprint/ About our Guest: As the CEO of OTITỌ, Yewande Faloyin works closely with organisations, business leaders & high-achievers to reach their next level of success. As a coach, consultant, and speaker, she partners with her clients to develop the clarity, confidence, and strategy they desire to push through their barriers and become the leaders they want to be. Yewande does not believe leadership comes in any one form, but that what makes a leader exceptional lies in their uniqueness. She helps her clients discover their unique strengths to use to their advantage. Every OTITỌ client and partner benefits from Yewande's unique background, which includes a successful multi-industry 11-years corporate career, advanced professional coaching certifications, a diverse background (growing up across 4 countries on 3 continents). Connect with Yewande Faloyin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yewande-faloyin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015689269429 Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yewande-faloyin Links shared in this episode A free, practically and actionable resource to Performing in Business like an Elite Athlete IN EVERY MOMENT: https://www.otitoconsulting.com/loveldapodcast-power 30% off my Leadership Mindset Diagnostic for 72 hours, i.e. until Friday, 11 Sep 2020 @ 17.00 BST/12.00 EST: https://www.otitoconsulting.com/loveldapodcast-diagnostic
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After carrying out a self-check and going to the doctors, Jason Greenspan discovered that he had Testicular cancer. He was 18 years old and straight out of High School. Whilst he experienced the usual feelings of fear and doubt, he explains how he made the journey to be the survivor he is today. About the Guest: As a young survivor of Testicular Cancer, Jason Greenspan has dedicated his life to raising awareness about the disease and the importance of early detection. He speaks widely on the subject and has even organised an event which produced a Guinness World Record. Website: http://tcspeakerseries.com Thanks for Listening It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://jacquiandfriends.com . About the Host: Jacqui has experienced a great deal of mental and physical trauma in her life; the most painful beginning at age 11. She struggled throughout her life to find a community of support who could understand and help her and low self-esteem stood in her way. Her mission is to help others who have had experiences which have affected their life to find a way forward. With this podcast and chat show, we are building a diverse community of people and through that, to inspire a great accessible resource for those who are still struggling on their survival journey. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Website: https://jacquiandfriends.com Website: https://jgeducate.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-gold-education-strategist-8b466065/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqui.gold.56 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/survivalwithjacqui/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JGEducate/ YouTube: Survival Stories with Jacqui Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a Review We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our viewers and listeners not only help us improve, but also helps other find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank you!!
In this episode I speak with Abundance and Self-Worth Coach Stephanie Mankarios. Stephanie and I break down how low self-worth expresses itself in our lives and how to start cultivate a deep sense of worthiness for yourself. If you are struggling with accepting your body, attracting relationships that make you feel inadequate, being too hard on yourself, wishing you experienced more confidence in your life, then I would highly recommend tuning into this episode because these are just a few of the many ways low self-worth shows up in our lives. About Today’s Guest:As an Abundance and Self-Worth Coach, Stephanie is also an expert in the field of Mindfulness, Yoga, and Meditation. With a background in somatically oriented mindfulness-based therapy, transformational coaching, and over 8 years of teaching experience, Stephanie has an eclectic approach to healing and is extremely passionate about leading people through an unforgettable journey of self-discovery. Sharing the transformative power of equanimous compassionate presence on and off the mat, she has helped thousands of people realign with their inner wisdom and connect to their hearts, bodies, and sense of self-worth in profound ways. With a strong background in functional anatomy, three Yoga teacher trainings completed in Bali and India, 600 hours of osteopathy school, kinetic Swedish massage therapy, personal training, psychology and somatically based healing practices, Stephanie is fascinated about how emotions interact with the body and the mind. She believes that through healing, and understanding your self-worth, you can learn to harness the law of attraction to manifest everything you desire.Connect with Stephanie:@stephaniemankariosFacebook "This Is Me" tip of the episode: Learn to trust yourself by learning to listen to the voice that is always whispering to you. Tune into your body and the intuition that lives within. Ask yourself this magical question each and every day: "What would I love right now?"Song of the episode: Radha - I am beautiful About the Host:Matt Landsiedel is a transformative coach, intuitive, podcast host, and author from Calgary, Canada. Matt specializes in teaching people how to heal shame and embody their authentic self so they can enjoy meaningful connections in their lives. His areas of expertise are working with gay men and people with emotional eating and food addiction leading to weight issues.Inspired to Be Authentic is a mission Matt has purposefully created. Through his content and coaching, he offers you inspiration to share more of your truth with the world. He does this by teaching you life changing skills and sharing energetic transmissions that inspire you to show up courageously in your own life by practicing vulnerability. In his spare time, you can find Matt traveling the world, writing, reading, working out or doing yoga, meditating and contemplating life, spending quality time with family and friends, hanging out with his cat Darryl, watching hockey, and spending time building his coaching business.► Take my new FREE course: Embody Your Truth ► MattLandsiedel.com► Read my latest book► Facebook► Instagram
#005: "I was just being me." That's how Brandi remembers the first time she met her husband. She wasn't looking for romance. She wasn't trying to impress. She was actually trying to catch child predators. It’s quite a "how we met'' story. On this episode, we learn why a friendship that evolves into a life partnership might just be the kind of relationship able to evolve and expand over time. Brandi also shares why couples therapy saved her marriage and provides a glorious snapshot of what empty-nesting looks like in her household. If you love your kids, but crave more adult time, you won't want to miss this sneak peek into life after full-time kid-raising. It involves being pantless and couches! About the Show I want you to imagine being 7 years into a marriage and wondering if the partnership would survive. Many of us can imagine this easily, because we’ve experienced it ourselves or those we love have. You don’t want to just walk away, but you are so miserable in your life, you feel overwhelmed and helpless. Would couples therapy help? Now, there are a lot of opinions about whether couples therapy helps or hurts couples. But for couples that believe their marriages were saved through it, it's difficult to conclude it isn’t something that should be tried. Is there a way to know whether it is likely to be helpful for your marriage? It seems that authentic commitment to growth just might be a key factor in why some couples benefit and others don’t. Brandi shares a success story, and how we all can learn what it takes to successfully turn a marriage in trouble around. 005’s Guest As a Detective of Crimes Against Children, Brandi clearly doesn’t shy away from dealing directly with the tough stuff of life. She’s journeyed from single mom grieving the death of her mother through a short-lived starter marriage to a brave exploration of why she has struggled to fully trust another human being. These days, she’s enjoying the emotional, financial and psychological benefits of a marriage that was worth saving. When she’s not busy keeping the world safer, she’s reading books on emotional intelligence and communication styles or out-and-about with her and husband’s newest empty-nesting purchase, a pickup camper. Websites, Ideas and Resources Mentioned How a rough childhood influences adult relationships Ideas from the Gottman Institute on how to build trust Research Studies Informing the Recap Stress in Childhood and Adulthood: Effects on Marital Quality Over Time; Umberson, Powers, & Needham Childhood Adversity, Daily Stress, and Marital Strain in Same-Sex and Different-Sex Marriages; Donnelly, Umberson, & Kroeger Thank you for being part of the Marriage is Hard community. If you're new here, you'll want to subscribe because just like today's episode on the next episode I'm having open, honest, and real conversations about life partnership that inspire and teach. Let's rock out the most important relationship we get to choose!
Maybe you've wondered what an estate plan is and if you need one. Or maybe you do know what it is but think it's just something ‘wealthy' people do. Our guest, Crista Hermance of the Hermance Law Firm breaks it all down for us in today's episode. From the perspective of a mother and an attorney, Crista explains to us: Why all parents need an estate plan in place What estate planning really is How to pick guardians for your children How her law firm is doing it differently by focusing their business specifically on young families About the Guest: As both a mother and an attorney, Crista Hermance understands the unique legal needs of families. She knows that all parents, regardless of their net worth, need comprehensive estate planning to ensure their wishes are followed and their families are protected. Crista has focused her California-based law practice solely on the estate planning needs of young families. She has two daughters who are five and three, and has created a practice around having a work-life balance that allowed her to be both a mom and an attorney. With a play room, kid-friendly snacks, and a diaper changing station in the restroom, she's also used her motherhood experiences to create an office environment that is welcoming to families with children. Crista was born and raised in Ventura, California, and lived there the majority of her life. She majored in business management at San Diego State University and soon there after started working for Citigroup in Jacksonville, FL. She worked as a project manager for Citigroup and traveled extensively throughout the world, and even relocating to the Philippines for a year. After living in the Philippines, Crista moved back to California and began her legal career. After passing the bar and as an associate attorney Crista began focusing on estate planning, personal injury and bankruptcy cases. It was then that she realized she really enjoyed helping families with their estate planning and decided to start her own practice where she could focus solely on estate planning and ensuring that young families know how to protect their family. IG @EstatePlanningMom FB facebook.com/HermanceLaw/ Website hermancelaw.com About the Host: Janice Scholl has spent her entire career talking about money and business. Through her time as a commercial banker, consultant and mentor to budding entrepreneurs, she helped clients create solid business and financial strategies to help propel their business to success. While working with aspiring female entrepreneurs, Janice noticed that the same four themes kept repeating: Many women are uncomfortable with finance, both in their business and in their personal life. Women want access to more women mentors and advisors. Women often start businesses because they feel the corporate world doesn't fit their lifestyle. Few are motivated by purely financial reasons. Mothers didn't want money to drive their family decisions. From these themes The Money, Career, & Motherhood Podcast was born. Now Janice spends her time helping mothers gain confidence and understanding about money, career, and business topics as they relate to motherhood and family – the way many women actually think about money. Janice loves helping mothers implement business and financial strategies within their families to help each family member thrive. IG @moneycareermotherhood FB facebook.com/moneycareermotherhood/ Money Career & Motherhood FB Community www.facebook.com/groups/moneycareermotherhood Website www.moneycareermotherhood.com Resource Links Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.
Kent Hehr is a former federal Liberal cabinet minister and member of parliament for Calgary Centre. As a so-called "recovering politician" with careers on both the federal and provincial levels, Kent has a lot to say about what on earth is going on -- but he’s also got an incredible story. In October 1991 he was with some friends in Calgary when someone in another car opened fire. The bullet went into Kent’s spine, and just like that, he was paralyzed from the chest down as a C5 quadriplegic. About the Guest As a former cabinet minister, Kent has been at the table when big decisions are made. His understanding of how government works and what decision makers are looking for is invaluable for businesses and not-for-profit organizations looking for results. He recently started his own firm with two other partners, Jessie Chahal and Robbie Schuett: HSC and Associates. Kent has over 20 years of comprehensive experience in civic, provincial and federal government work. Kent has an extensive background in dealing with complex problems, systems, and policies. He has a proven track record of managing divergent stakeholders’ interests, collaborating with federal government departments, intergovernmental relations, and chairing committees. Prior to his entry into public service, Kent was a practising lawyer with the prestigious national law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain (now Dentons). Kent has a long history of serving on not-for-profit boards. He is currently on the board of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Alberta. He is married to Deanna Holt. Mentioned in this Episode The discovery of oil in Turner Valley, Alberta, in 1914 started over a century of the province's oil and gas industry BlackRock, a global investment management company based in New York Mad Money with Jim Cramer, a long-running CNBC television program dedicated to stock markets STEM and STEAM education programs Thank You For Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations, a 2016 book by Thomas Friedman. Check out Episode 60 of this podcast for a conversation about the book. The Heritage Savings Trust Fund, a sovereign wealth fund established by the province of Alberta in 1976. Often compared with Norway's far more successful sovereign wealth fund, which is now worth over US$1 trillion. The Quote of the Week Excellence is not a gift, but a skill that takes practice. We do not act ‘rightly’ because we are ‘excellent’, we achieve ‘excellence’ by acting ‘rightly.’ - Plato
During this episode, Matt McBride will share how physical distancing and shelter in place orders have impacted strategic partnership and innovation management in bioscience. What is the effect on product teams? What trends and activities can we track to prioritize our own product initiatives? And what does this ultimately mean for collaboration and go-to-market strategies? ----more----About Tessa's Guest:As the VP of Strategic Partnerships at BioEnterprise, Matt McBride oversees the continued development, promotion, and execution of the Global Center for Health Innovation and its mission of promoting healthcare innovation and growing the biomedical sector in Northeast Ohio. Prior to joining BioEnterprise, Matt spent seven years with Cleveland Clinic Innovations (CCI), translating medical breakthroughs into patient-benefiting products for the commercial market. As the Director of Inventor Services, Matt established and implemented a process that was used to evaluate early-stage technologies and usher them toward a commercial outcome. Matt received a B.S. in political science with a focus on engineering, math, and science from the United States Naval Academy and an M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University.RapidTesting.ai on Tenlo Radio is brought to you by Tenlo. Tenlo is a pipeline marketing agency that focuses on quickly identifying and converting high-value leads. Visit Tenlo.com to learn how you can use digital marketing to get more out of your trade shows, website, and sales support programs.
Stephanie Hui is licensed Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, one of the fastest growing occupations. Join Mathew and Stephanie as they delve into addictions, overcoming stigmas, and hitting that “wall” that could lead to making the wrong choices when dealing with emotions such as anxiety. About the Guest: As a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counseling, with...
In this week's episode, Grace sits down with Sr. Political Director of Women Winning, Jillia Pessenda, to do a little mythbusting around “electability”. Jillia shares her experience with the increasing numbers of women running for office, gives us tips on how we can engage and support their campaigns, and tells us more about the amazing services offered by Women Winning. Bri & Grace have thoughts afterwards and of course, provide your weekly witchy moment with our tarot pull. Meet our Guest: As the Senior Political Director at Women Winning, Jillia is passionate about building a more reflective and representative democracy. Jillia has extensive experience working as a community organizer, fundraiser, and political strategist. At Project 515 and OutFront Minnesota, Jillia advocated for the passage of marriage equality and the Minnesota Safe & Supportive Schools Act. Jillia served as the Finance Director for Ilhan Omar's historic 2016 campaign and advisor to her Congressional Campaign in 2018. In 2017, Jillia was the first woman and openly queer person to run for the Ward 1 Minneapolis City Council seat. Although she narrowly lost, Jillia ran an unapologetic campaign rooted in racial and economic justice that helped build support for passing a $15 minimum wage ordinance in Minneapolis. About Women Winning: Women Winning's mission is to encourage, promote, support and elect pro-choice women of all political parties to all levels of public office in Minnesota. 2020 Goals: Women Winning candidates will FLIP the Minnesota Senate to a pro-choice majority! We will increase pro-choice women's representation in the Minnesota House. And we will work to elect the first pro-choice woman PRESIDENT. Call to Action: VOTE in Minnesota's Presidential Primary for a pro-choice woman on March 3, 2020! Volunteer and/or donate to ELECT a pro-choice woman in 2020! Questions? Email us at info@ womenwinning.org Show Notes: Women Winning - Endorsed Candidates 2020 Rita Albrecht for MN Senate Ann Johnson Stewart for MN Senate Amanda Matchett for MN House Kelsey Waits for MN House Barbara Lee Foundation - How Women Candidates Can Talk About Politics, Parenting, and Their Personal Lives NY Times - Gender Gap Closes When Everyone's on the Ballot, Study Shows Star Tribune - MN GOP Works to Recruit Women --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/renegadefeminist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/renegadefeminist/support
Joanna LaFleur is a passionate advocate for those with dementia and their caregivers. She’s a powerful speaker, trainer, and Founder of Memory Lane providing innovative, client-focused, human-centric assisted living environments in specialized 6 bedroom homes. Joanna’s passion is her power. She truly cares and that shows in her every action. She hires for character first, leads by example, does the hard work, and shows love every day to her residents and staff. The care Joanna & her team provides is incredible. About the Guest: As a fiercely passionate advocate for those with dementia and their caregivers, Joanna is a truly powerful speaker and impactful trainer sharing a transformative message. After receiving a degree in Recreational Therapy from Eastern Michigan University and spending more than 13 years working with a variety of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home care companies, it became clear to Joanna that there is a huge societal gap in dementia care. Knowing something had to be done, Joanna opened a dementia focused home care company in 2013 and in 2016 founded Memory Lane. Memory Lane provides an innovative, client-focused, human-centric assisted living environment in two specialized 6 bedroom homes where individuals with any type of dementia (even the most challenging) in any stage, can live life to the fullest. Joanna’s strong desire to create positive change in this area can also be felt through articles, videos, and frequent corporate training. Personal Links: Email: joanna@memorylanemichigan.com Website: www.memorylanemichigan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MemoryLaneAL/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-lafleur-a2164390/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/memorylanea2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memorylanemi/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRbusJUWO76arwxu8FwwhwQ Resource Links: Love Warrior: https://amzn.to/37dBPot The Virgin Way: https://amzn.to/2UGUsyy Zingerman’s Guide to Giving Great Service: https://amzn.to/2HbcRvl About the Host: Dan McPherson, International Speaker, Business and Personal Development Coach, and CEO of Leaders Must Lead, is on a mission to help Creatives and Entrepreneurs create and grow profit and understand that Dreams ARE Real. With more than 25 years’ experience in corporate roles leading teams of up to 2000 and responsible for more than $150M in revenue, Dan is a recognized expert in leadership, sales, and business strategy. Through his Leaders Must Learn Mastermind, Dreams ARE Real Podcast, Foundations of Success Training, and powerful 1-1 coaching, Dan helps hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world from musicians and artists to chiropractors, coaches, retailers, and beyond experience success and accomplish their goals. To learn more about Dan or to follow him on Social Media, you can find him on: Website: www.leadersmustlead.com Leaders Must Lead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadersmustlead Free Coaching Assessment: https://leadersmustlead.com/free-coaching-assessment Dreams are Real Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365493184118010/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersmustlead/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadersmustlead YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXypDeFKyZnpeQXcX-AsBQ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes the show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.
Where is God when it dreams are shattered, families break, and the diagnosis is terrible? How can we mother our kids, when we can barely breathe? Today’s guest, Michele Cushatt and Lee discuss the relentless presence of God in the middle of our pain, and what prayer looks like when it all falls apart. About our Guest: As an experienced communicator, Michele Cushatt speaks internationally to a wide variety of audiences including Women of Faith, Life Today TV, Compassion International, Ziglar Family, Family Life Blended, and Focus on the Family. A three-time head and neck cancer survivor and parent of “children from hard places,” Michele is a (reluctant) expert of trauma, pain and the deep human need for authentic connection. She and her husband, Troy, share a blended family of six children, including biological children, stepchildren, and foster-adopt children. They live in Denver, Colorado. www.michelecushatt.com To purchase Awaken Hope tickets: https://momsinprayer.org/events Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org
Connection is the key for Brent Basham. Whether as Co-Host of the successful Digital Dads podcast or while working with his team to create Poddit, a revolutionary podcast host-guest matching platform, Brent is focused upon bringing people together. During our conversation, Brent shares his journey from kid baseball card trader to creating a life where his ongoing search for opportunity has proven he can be defined by what he creates for others rather than simply what his job may be. As you listen, you'll undoubtedly be drawn into his passion and hopefully even realize how attainable your own dreams really are. About the Guest: As a tech enthusiast and new parent, Brent co-hosted the Digital Dads podcast for three years. Finding the process of guest discovery and connection a challenge he eventually "podfaded" and stopped that show. As a result, he recently launched a new platform called Poddit to solve this pain point for others. But he always makes sure his family is his biggest priority. Personal Links: Website - www.poddit.net Twitter - @brentbash Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/poddit/ Resource Links: Contagious https://amzn.to/2VeJLBv Influence https://amzn.to/2AMGqAd Building a Story Brand: https://amzn.to/31ROZW8 About the Host: Dan McPherson, International Speaker, Business and Personal Development Coach, and CEO of Leaders Must Lead, is on a mission to help Creatives and Entrepreneurs create and grow profit and understand that Dreams ARE Real. With more than 25 years’ experience in corporate roles leading teams of up to 2000 and responsible for more than $150M in revenue, Dan is a recognized expert in leadership, sales, and business strategy. Through his Leaders Must Learn Mastermind, Dreams ARE Real Podcast, Foundations of Success Training, and powerful 1-1 coaching, Dan helps hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world from musicians and artists to chiropractors, coaches, retailers, and beyond experience success and accomplish their goals. To learn more about Dan or to follow him on Social Media, you can find him on: Website: www.leadersmustlead.com Leaders Must Lead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadersmustlead Dreams are Real Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365493184118010/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersmustlead/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadersmustlead YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXypDeFKyZnpeQXcX-AsBQ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes the show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.
About our Guest: As the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, Benoy Thanjan took his passion for sustainability and renewable energy and turned it into a company that has traded $27 billion in solar renewable energy credits (SREC). He attributes his success to his time working as a SREC trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity, a company that merged with Tesla in 2016. With a BS in finance and economics from the Stern School of Business and an MBA in finance from Rutgers University, Benoy has an extensive financial background. Having previously worked as the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects. In addition, Benoy used his financial expertise while working for Ridgewood Renewable Power, Deloitte and Touche, Ernst & Young, and D.E. Shaw and Co. His current company Reneu Energy provides consultation for other companies looking to save money, modernize their energy use, and implement solar energy practices. Episode Summary Alternative energy sources have been gaining in popularity over the past several decades. However, public knowledge still lags behind when it comes to clean energy such as solar. Many people are unaware of the substantial benefits, including a reduction in financial burden, that result from switching to renewable energy. Benoy Thanjan, a juggernaut in the solar energy world, explains how he decided to make the leap to entrepreneurship, creating a company that combines his passion, his knowledge of finances, and his goal of making an impact in the world. Insight from this episode: How to build passive income streams while succeeding at your primary job. Strategies for continuing to evolve as an entrepreneur. How to add additional value to your company. Strategies for strengthening relationships with clients. Why giving back and community are so important for entrepreneurs. How to take a more proactive approach to goal setting. Benoy’s strategies for deciding what projects demand his time and attention. Quotes from the show: “Not getting overconfident. Continue to be humble. Continue to develop myself. Continue to add value to our clients.” - Benoy Thanjan, on being successful as an entrepreneur, Episode 134 “If I never tried starting my business, there would always be a regret in my life. Even if I failed, there would always be the regret of never trying.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 134 “I feel like entrepreneurship’s a lot about instincts and gut feel.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 134 “When you wait on people, you give your power away.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 134 “They’re not willing to make the sacrifice and the discipline and put the work and take the failure. They don’t realize how much failure. They see the outside and they don’t see behind the scenes.” - Benoy Thanjan, on the misconception about starting a business, Episode 134 “A lot of times in entrepreneurship, you can’t control a lot of things that are happening. It’s a journey and it’s mentally controlling yourself. And mentally realizing what you can control and what you can make the difference. And there’s a lot of things you can’t control. And that makes a huge difference on being successful or not in life.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 134 “We’re focused on progression, not perfection.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 134 Resources Mentioned: Apple hardware Google apps Google Voice Google Calendar Gmail Headspace app Favorite Book: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie Favorite Quote: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” - Reinhold Niebuhr “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” - Vince Lombardi 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Do what you’re passionate about, because that’s your true self Accept failure Never give up Stay Connected: Create Your Life Series: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Benoy Thanjan: www.reneuenergy.com www.linkedin.com/in/bthanjan/ info@reneuenergy.com Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast
David Fisher is a sales expert, professional keynote speaker, and best-selling author. He delivers the Hyper-Connected Selling program that focuses on the convergence of social selling, networking, and old-school sales skills. He is also the author of the book “Hyper-Connected Selling: Winning Business Through Personal Influence and Human Connection”. In this episode, David explains how to engage with your prospects and customers to help them make better buying decisions. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: How to keep in touch and stay top of mind with your prospects Creating multiple points of contact by using modern tools Providing your prospects with valuable insights instead of just information How to bring in human connections that today’s technology cannot replicate You can listen to this episode on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you get your favorite podcast! About the Guest: As a sales speaker, author & coach, David Fisher has made it his mission to ‘help professionals be better professionals’. Building on over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and sales professional, he focuses particularly on the area where social selling, relationship-building, and old-school sales skills converge. He is the author of six best-selling books in the “Networking in the 21st century”- series. Website: https://davidjpfisher.com OST Landing Page: https://davidjpfisher.com/podcast/outsidesalestalk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdfish/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfishrockstar Listen to more episodes of the Outside Sales Talk here and watch the video here!
Who is the Guest?: As the Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of The Unconventionalists®, Mark Leruste is on a mission to eradicate career misery in the workplace by empowering leaders and founders to build purpose-driven organizations and positive work cultures for people to bring their full selves to work.Mark previously served as Country Manager of the Movember Foundation, where he helped raise €2.8million for men’s health, winning multiple awards along the way.Since then, his videos have been viewed over one million times on social media and his TEDx talk is the most watched TEDxCardiff talk of all time.Today Mark is at the forefront of a leadership revolution, working with forward thinking leaders and pioneering organizations to attract, engage and retain their top talent, paving the way to the future of work.Cool Links & Tools:Website: www.markleruste.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/marklerusteYouTube: www.youtube.com/marklerusteFacebook: www.facebook.com/marklerusteTwitter: www.twitter.com/marklerusteLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marklerusteSupport the show (https://www.hundredlifedesign.com/podcasts/)
Panel: Charles Max Woods Special Guests: Donovan Brown In this episode, the Charles speaks with Donovan Brown. He is a principal DevOps Manager with Microsoft with a background in application development. He also runs one of the nation’s fastest growing online registration sites for motorsports events DLBRACING.com. When he is not writing software, he races cars for fun. Listen to today’s episode where Chuck and Donovan talk about DevOps, Azure, Python, Angular, React, Vue, and much, much more! Show Topics: 1:41 – Chuck: The philosophies around DevOps. Just to give you an idea, I have been thinking about what I want to do with the podcasts. Freedom to work on what we want or freedom to work where we want, etc. Then that goes into things we don’t want to do, like fix bugs, etc. How does Microsoft DevOps to choose what they want to do? 2:37 – Guest: We want to automate as much as we can so the developer has less work. As a developer I want to commit code, do another task, rinse and repeating. Minutes and not even hours later then people are tweeting about the next best thing. Do what you want, where you want. Code any language you want. 4:15 – Chuck: What has changed? 4:19 – Guest: The branding changed. The name wasn’t the most favorite among the people. The word “visual” was a concerned. What we have noticed that Azure will let me run my code no matter where I am. If you want to run Python or others it can run in Azure. People didn’t need all of it. It comes with depositories, project management, and so much more! People could feel clumsy because there is so much stuff. We can streamline that now, and you can turn off that feature so you don’t have a heart attack. Maybe you are using us for some features not all of them – cool. 7:40 – Chuck: With deployments and other things – we don’t talk about the process for development a lot. 8:00 – Guest talks about the things that can help out with that. Guest: Our process is going to help guide you. We have that all built into the Azure tab feature. They feel and act differently. I tell all the people all the time that it’s brilliant stuff. There are 3 different templates. The templates actually change over the language. You don’t have to do mental math. 9:57 – Chuck: Just talking about the process. Which of these things we work on next when I’ve got a bug, or a ... 10:20 – Guest: The board system works like for example you have a bug. The steps to reproduce that bug, so that there is no question what go into this specific field. Let the anatomy of the feature do it itself! 11:54 – Chuck comments. 12:26 – Chuck: Back to the feature. Creating the user stories is a different process than X. 12:44 – Guest – You have a hierarchy then, right? Also what is really cool is we have case state management. I can click on this and I expect this to happen... These are actual tasks that I can run. 13:52 – Chuck: Once you have those tests written can you pull those into your CI? 14:00 – Guest: “Manual tests x0.” Guest dives into the question. 14:47 – I expect my team to write those test cases. The answer to your question is yes and no. We got so good at it that we found something that didn’t even exist, yet. 16:19 – Guest: As a developer it might be mind 16:29 – Chuck: I fixed this bug 4x, I wished I had CI to help me. 16:46 – Guest: You get a bug, then you fix a code, etc., etc. You don’t know that this original bug just came back. Fix it again. Am I in Groundhog Day? They are related to each other. You don’t have a unit test to tell you. When you get that very first bug – write a unit test. It will make you quicker at fixing it. A unit test you can write really fast over, and over, again. The test is passing. What do you do? Test it. Write the code to fix that unit test. You can see that how these relate to each other. That’s the beauty in it. 18:33 – Chuck: 90% of the unit tests I write – even 95% of the time they pass. It’s the 5% you would have no idea that it’s related. I can remember broad strokes of the code that I wrote, but 3 months down the road I can’t remember. 19:14 – Guest: If you are in a time crunch – I don’t have time for this unit test. Guest gives us a hypothetical situation to show how unit tests really can help. 20:25 – Make it muscle memory to unit test. I am a faster developer with the unit tests. 20:45 – Chuck: In the beginning it took forever. Now it’s just how I write software now. It guides my thought process. 21:06 – Guest: Yes! I agree. 22:00 – Guest: Don’t do the unit tests 22:10 – Chuck: Other place is when you write a new feature,...go through the process. Write unit tests for the things that you’ve touched. Expand your level of comfort. DevOps – we are talking about processes. Sounds like your DevOps is a flexible tool. Some people are looking for A METHOD. Like a business coach. Does Azure DevOps do that? 23:13 – Guest: Azure DevOps Projects. YoTeam. Note.js, Java and others are mentioned by the Guest. 25:00 – Code Badges’ Advertisement 25:48 – Chuck: I am curious – 2 test sweets for Angular or React or Vue. How does that work? 26:05 – Guest: So that is Jasmine or Mocha? So it really doesn’t matter. I’m a big fan of Mocha. It tests itself. I install local to my project alone – I can do it on any CI system in the world. YoTeam is not used in your pipeline. Install 2 parts – Yo and Generator – Team. Answer the questions and it’s awesome. I’ve done conferences in New Zealand. 28:37 – Chuck: Why would I go anywhere else? 28:44 – Guest: YoTeam was the idea of... 28:57 – Check out Guest 29:02 – Guest: I want Donovan in a box. If I weren’t there then the show wouldn’t exist today. 29:40 – Chuck: Asks a question. 29:46 – Guest: 5 different verticals. Check out this timestamp to see what Donovan says the 5 different verticals are. Pipelines is 1 of the 5. 30:55 – Chuck: Yep – it works on my Mac. 31:04 – Guest: We also have Test Plant and Artifacts. 31:42 – Chuck: Can you resolve that on your developer machine? 31:46 – Guest: Yes, absolutely! There is my private repository and... 33:14 – Guest: *People not included in box.* 33:33 – Guest: It’s people driven. We guide you through the process. The value is the most important part and people is the hardest part, but once on 33:59 – Chuck: I am listening to this show and I want to try this out. I want a demo setup so I can show my boss. How do I show him that it works? 34:27 – Azure.com/devops – that is a great landing page. How can I get a demo going? You can say here is my account – and they can put a demo into your account. I would not do a demo that this is cool. We start you for free. Create an account. Let the CI be the proof. It’s your job to do this, because it will make you more efficient. You need me to be using these tools. 36:11 – Chuck comments. 36:17 – Guest: Say you are on a team of developers and love GitHub and things that integration is stupid, but how many people would disagree about... 38:02 – The reports prove it for themselves. 38:20 – Chuck: You can get started for free – so when do you have to start paying for it? 38:31 – Guest: Get 4 of your buddies and then need more people it’s $6 a month. 39:33 – Chuck adds in comments. If this is free? 39:43 – Guest goes into the details about plans and such for this tool. 40:17 – Chuck: How easy it is to migrate away from it? 40:22 – Guest: It’s GITHub. 40:30 – Chuck: People are looing data on their CI. 40:40 – Guest: You can comb that information there over the past 4 years but I don’t know if any system would let you export that history. 41:08 – Chuck: Yeah, you are right. 41:16 – Guest adds more into this topic. 41:25 – Chuck: Yeah it’s all into the machine. 41:38 – Chuck: Good deal. 41:43 – Guest: It’s like a drug. I would never leave it. I was using TFS before Microsoft. 42:08 – Chuck: Other question: continuous deployment. 42:56 – When I say every platform, I mean every platform: mobile devices, AWS, Azure, etc. Anything you can do from a command line you can do from our build and release system. PowerShell you don’t have to abandon it. 45:20 – Guest: I can’t remember what that tool is called! 45:33 – Guest: Anything you can do from a command line. Before firewall. Anything you want. 45:52 – Guest: I love my job because I get to help developers. 46:03 – Chuck: What do you think the biggest mistake people are doing? 46:12 – Guest: They are trying to do it all at once. Fix that one little thing. It’s instant value with no risks whatsoever. Go setup and it takes 15 minutes total. Now that we have this continuous build, now let’s go and deploy it. Don’t dream up what you think your pipeline should look like. Do one thing at a time. What hurts the most that it’s “buggy.” Let’s add that to the pipeline. It’s in your pipeline today, what hurts the most, and don’t do it all at once. 49:14 – Chuck: I thought you’d say: I don’t have the time. 49:25 – Guest: Say you work on it 15 minutes a day. 3 days in – 45 minutes in you have a CSI system that works forever. Yes I agree because people think they don’t “have the time.” 50:18 – Guest continues this conversation. How do you not have CI? Just install it – don’t ask. Just do the right thing. 50:40 – Chuck: I free-lanced and setup CI for my team. After a month, getting warned, we had a monitor up on the screen and it was either RED or GREEN. It was basically – hey this hurts and now we know. Either we are going to have pain or not have pain. 51:41 – Guest continues this conversation. Have pain – we should only have pain once or twice a year. Rollback. If you only have it every 6 months, that’s not too bad. The pain will motivate you. 52:40 – Azure.com/devops. Azure DevOps’ Twitter 53:22 – Picks! 53:30 – Advertisement – Get a Coder Job Links: Donovan Brown’s GitHub Donovan Brown’s Twitter Donovan Brown Donovan Brown – Channel 9 Donovan Brown – Microsoft Azure YoTeam Azure.com/devops GitHub Azure DevOps’ Twitter Sponsors: Angular Boot Camp Digital Ocean Get a Coder Job course Picks: Charles Jet Blue Beta Testers Donovan YoTeam VSTeam Powershell Module
Panel: Charles Max Woods Special Guests: Donovan Brown In this episode, the Charles speaks with Donovan Brown. He is a principal DevOps Manager with Microsoft with a background in application development. He also runs one of the nation’s fastest growing online registration sites for motorsports events DLBRACING.com. When he is not writing software, he races cars for fun. Listen to today’s episode where Chuck and Donovan talk about DevOps, Azure, Python, Angular, React, Vue, and much, much more! Show Topics: 1:41 – Chuck: The philosophies around DevOps. Just to give you an idea, I have been thinking about what I want to do with the podcasts. Freedom to work on what we want or freedom to work where we want, etc. Then that goes into things we don’t want to do, like fix bugs, etc. How does Microsoft DevOps to choose what they want to do? 2:37 – Guest: We want to automate as much as we can so the developer has less work. As a developer I want to commit code, do another task, rinse and repeating. Minutes and not even hours later then people are tweeting about the next best thing. Do what you want, where you want. Code any language you want. 4:15 – Chuck: What has changed? 4:19 – Guest: The branding changed. The name wasn’t the most favorite among the people. The word “visual” was a concerned. What we have noticed that Azure will let me run my code no matter where I am. If you want to run Python or others it can run in Azure. People didn’t need all of it. It comes with depositories, project management, and so much more! People could feel clumsy because there is so much stuff. We can streamline that now, and you can turn off that feature so you don’t have a heart attack. Maybe you are using us for some features not all of them – cool. 7:40 – Chuck: With deployments and other things – we don’t talk about the process for development a lot. 8:00 – Guest talks about the things that can help out with that. Guest: Our process is going to help guide you. We have that all built into the Azure tab feature. They feel and act differently. I tell all the people all the time that it’s brilliant stuff. There are 3 different templates. The templates actually change over the language. You don’t have to do mental math. 9:57 – Chuck: Just talking about the process. Which of these things we work on next when I’ve got a bug, or a ... 10:20 – Guest: The board system works like for example you have a bug. The steps to reproduce that bug, so that there is no question what go into this specific field. Let the anatomy of the feature do it itself! 11:54 – Chuck comments. 12:26 – Chuck: Back to the feature. Creating the user stories is a different process than X. 12:44 – Guest – You have a hierarchy then, right? Also what is really cool is we have case state management. I can click on this and I expect this to happen... These are actual tasks that I can run. 13:52 – Chuck: Once you have those tests written can you pull those into your CI? 14:00 – Guest: “Manual tests x0.” Guest dives into the question. 14:47 – I expect my team to write those test cases. The answer to your question is yes and no. We got so good at it that we found something that didn’t even exist, yet. 16:19 – Guest: As a developer it might be mind 16:29 – Chuck: I fixed this bug 4x, I wished I had CI to help me. 16:46 – Guest: You get a bug, then you fix a code, etc., etc. You don’t know that this original bug just came back. Fix it again. Am I in Groundhog Day? They are related to each other. You don’t have a unit test to tell you. When you get that very first bug – write a unit test. It will make you quicker at fixing it. A unit test you can write really fast over, and over, again. The test is passing. What do you do? Test it. Write the code to fix that unit test. You can see that how these relate to each other. That’s the beauty in it. 18:33 – Chuck: 90% of the unit tests I write – even 95% of the time they pass. It’s the 5% you would have no idea that it’s related. I can remember broad strokes of the code that I wrote, but 3 months down the road I can’t remember. 19:14 – Guest: If you are in a time crunch – I don’t have time for this unit test. Guest gives us a hypothetical situation to show how unit tests really can help. 20:25 – Make it muscle memory to unit test. I am a faster developer with the unit tests. 20:45 – Chuck: In the beginning it took forever. Now it’s just how I write software now. It guides my thought process. 21:06 – Guest: Yes! I agree. 22:00 – Guest: Don’t do the unit tests 22:10 – Chuck: Other place is when you write a new feature,...go through the process. Write unit tests for the things that you’ve touched. Expand your level of comfort. DevOps – we are talking about processes. Sounds like your DevOps is a flexible tool. Some people are looking for A METHOD. Like a business coach. Does Azure DevOps do that? 23:13 – Guest: Azure DevOps Projects. YoTeam. Note.js, Java and others are mentioned by the Guest. 25:00 – Code Badges’ Advertisement 25:48 – Chuck: I am curious – 2 test sweets for Angular or React or Vue. How does that work? 26:05 – Guest: So that is Jasmine or Mocha? So it really doesn’t matter. I’m a big fan of Mocha. It tests itself. I install local to my project alone – I can do it on any CI system in the world. YoTeam is not used in your pipeline. Install 2 parts – Yo and Generator – Team. Answer the questions and it’s awesome. I’ve done conferences in New Zealand. 28:37 – Chuck: Why would I go anywhere else? 28:44 – Guest: YoTeam was the idea of... 28:57 – Check out Guest 29:02 – Guest: I want Donovan in a box. If I weren’t there then the show wouldn’t exist today. 29:40 – Chuck: Asks a question. 29:46 – Guest: 5 different verticals. Check out this timestamp to see what Donovan says the 5 different verticals are. Pipelines is 1 of the 5. 30:55 – Chuck: Yep – it works on my Mac. 31:04 – Guest: We also have Test Plant and Artifacts. 31:42 – Chuck: Can you resolve that on your developer machine? 31:46 – Guest: Yes, absolutely! There is my private repository and... 33:14 – Guest: *People not included in box.* 33:33 – Guest: It’s people driven. We guide you through the process. The value is the most important part and people is the hardest part, but once on 33:59 – Chuck: I am listening to this show and I want to try this out. I want a demo setup so I can show my boss. How do I show him that it works? 34:27 – Azure.com/devops – that is a great landing page. How can I get a demo going? You can say here is my account – and they can put a demo into your account. I would not do a demo that this is cool. We start you for free. Create an account. Let the CI be the proof. It’s your job to do this, because it will make you more efficient. You need me to be using these tools. 36:11 – Chuck comments. 36:17 – Guest: Say you are on a team of developers and love GitHub and things that integration is stupid, but how many people would disagree about... 38:02 – The reports prove it for themselves. 38:20 – Chuck: You can get started for free – so when do you have to start paying for it? 38:31 – Guest: Get 4 of your buddies and then need more people it’s $6 a month. 39:33 – Chuck adds in comments. If this is free? 39:43 – Guest goes into the details about plans and such for this tool. 40:17 – Chuck: How easy it is to migrate away from it? 40:22 – Guest: It’s GITHub. 40:30 – Chuck: People are looing data on their CI. 40:40 – Guest: You can comb that information there over the past 4 years but I don’t know if any system would let you export that history. 41:08 – Chuck: Yeah, you are right. 41:16 – Guest adds more into this topic. 41:25 – Chuck: Yeah it’s all into the machine. 41:38 – Chuck: Good deal. 41:43 – Guest: It’s like a drug. I would never leave it. I was using TFS before Microsoft. 42:08 – Chuck: Other question: continuous deployment. 42:56 – When I say every platform, I mean every platform: mobile devices, AWS, Azure, etc. Anything you can do from a command line you can do from our build and release system. PowerShell you don’t have to abandon it. 45:20 – Guest: I can’t remember what that tool is called! 45:33 – Guest: Anything you can do from a command line. Before firewall. Anything you want. 45:52 – Guest: I love my job because I get to help developers. 46:03 – Chuck: What do you think the biggest mistake people are doing? 46:12 – Guest: They are trying to do it all at once. Fix that one little thing. It’s instant value with no risks whatsoever. Go setup and it takes 15 minutes total. Now that we have this continuous build, now let’s go and deploy it. Don’t dream up what you think your pipeline should look like. Do one thing at a time. What hurts the most that it’s “buggy.” Let’s add that to the pipeline. It’s in your pipeline today, what hurts the most, and don’t do it all at once. 49:14 – Chuck: I thought you’d say: I don’t have the time. 49:25 – Guest: Say you work on it 15 minutes a day. 3 days in – 45 minutes in you have a CSI system that works forever. Yes I agree because people think they don’t “have the time.” 50:18 – Guest continues this conversation. How do you not have CI? Just install it – don’t ask. Just do the right thing. 50:40 – Chuck: I free-lanced and setup CI for my team. After a month, getting warned, we had a monitor up on the screen and it was either RED or GREEN. It was basically – hey this hurts and now we know. Either we are going to have pain or not have pain. 51:41 – Guest continues this conversation. Have pain – we should only have pain once or twice a year. Rollback. If you only have it every 6 months, that’s not too bad. The pain will motivate you. 52:40 – Azure.com/devops. Azure DevOps’ Twitter 53:22 – Picks! 53:30 – Advertisement – Get a Coder Job Links: Donovan Brown’s GitHub Donovan Brown’s Twitter Donovan Brown Donovan Brown – Channel 9 Donovan Brown – Microsoft Azure YoTeam Azure.com/devops GitHub Azure DevOps’ Twitter Sponsors: Angular Boot Camp Digital Ocean Get a Coder Job course Picks: Charles Jet Blue Beta Testers Donovan YoTeam VSTeam Powershell Module
Panel: Charles Max Woods Special Guests: Donovan Brown In this episode, the Charles speaks with Donovan Brown. He is a principal DevOps Manager with Microsoft with a background in application development. He also runs one of the nation’s fastest growing online registration sites for motorsports events DLBRACING.com. When he is not writing software, he races cars for fun. Listen to today’s episode where Chuck and Donovan talk about DevOps, Azure, Python, Angular, React, Vue, and much, much more! Show Topics: 1:41 – Chuck: The philosophies around DevOps. Just to give you an idea, I have been thinking about what I want to do with the podcasts. Freedom to work on what we want or freedom to work where we want, etc. Then that goes into things we don’t want to do, like fix bugs, etc. How does Microsoft DevOps to choose what they want to do? 2:37 – Guest: We want to automate as much as we can so the developer has less work. As a developer I want to commit code, do another task, rinse and repeating. Minutes and not even hours later then people are tweeting about the next best thing. Do what you want, where you want. Code any language you want. 4:15 – Chuck: What has changed? 4:19 – Guest: The branding changed. The name wasn’t the most favorite among the people. The word “visual” was a concerned. What we have noticed that Azure will let me run my code no matter where I am. If you want to run Python or others it can run in Azure. People didn’t need all of it. It comes with depositories, project management, and so much more! People could feel clumsy because there is so much stuff. We can streamline that now, and you can turn off that feature so you don’t have a heart attack. Maybe you are using us for some features not all of them – cool. 7:40 – Chuck: With deployments and other things – we don’t talk about the process for development a lot. 8:00 – Guest talks about the things that can help out with that. Guest: Our process is going to help guide you. We have that all built into the Azure tab feature. They feel and act differently. I tell all the people all the time that it’s brilliant stuff. There are 3 different templates. The templates actually change over the language. You don’t have to do mental math. 9:57 – Chuck: Just talking about the process. Which of these things we work on next when I’ve got a bug, or a ... 10:20 – Guest: The board system works like for example you have a bug. The steps to reproduce that bug, so that there is no question what go into this specific field. Let the anatomy of the feature do it itself! 11:54 – Chuck comments. 12:26 – Chuck: Back to the feature. Creating the user stories is a different process than X. 12:44 – Guest – You have a hierarchy then, right? Also what is really cool is we have case state management. I can click on this and I expect this to happen... These are actual tasks that I can run. 13:52 – Chuck: Once you have those tests written can you pull those into your CI? 14:00 – Guest: “Manual tests x0.” Guest dives into the question. 14:47 – I expect my team to write those test cases. The answer to your question is yes and no. We got so good at it that we found something that didn’t even exist, yet. 16:19 – Guest: As a developer it might be mind 16:29 – Chuck: I fixed this bug 4x, I wished I had CI to help me. 16:46 – Guest: You get a bug, then you fix a code, etc., etc. You don’t know that this original bug just came back. Fix it again. Am I in Groundhog Day? They are related to each other. You don’t have a unit test to tell you. When you get that very first bug – write a unit test. It will make you quicker at fixing it. A unit test you can write really fast over, and over, again. The test is passing. What do you do? Test it. Write the code to fix that unit test. You can see that how these relate to each other. That’s the beauty in it. 18:33 – Chuck: 90% of the unit tests I write – even 95% of the time they pass. It’s the 5% you would have no idea that it’s related. I can remember broad strokes of the code that I wrote, but 3 months down the road I can’t remember. 19:14 – Guest: If you are in a time crunch – I don’t have time for this unit test. Guest gives us a hypothetical situation to show how unit tests really can help. 20:25 – Make it muscle memory to unit test. I am a faster developer with the unit tests. 20:45 – Chuck: In the beginning it took forever. Now it’s just how I write software now. It guides my thought process. 21:06 – Guest: Yes! I agree. 22:00 – Guest: Don’t do the unit tests 22:10 – Chuck: Other place is when you write a new feature,...go through the process. Write unit tests for the things that you’ve touched. Expand your level of comfort. DevOps – we are talking about processes. Sounds like your DevOps is a flexible tool. Some people are looking for A METHOD. Like a business coach. Does Azure DevOps do that? 23:13 – Guest: Azure DevOps Projects. YoTeam. Note.js, Java and others are mentioned by the Guest. 25:00 – Code Badges’ Advertisement 25:48 – Chuck: I am curious – 2 test sweets for Angular or React or Vue. How does that work? 26:05 – Guest: So that is Jasmine or Mocha? So it really doesn’t matter. I’m a big fan of Mocha. It tests itself. I install local to my project alone – I can do it on any CI system in the world. YoTeam is not used in your pipeline. Install 2 parts – Yo and Generator – Team. Answer the questions and it’s awesome. I’ve done conferences in New Zealand. 28:37 – Chuck: Why would I go anywhere else? 28:44 – Guest: YoTeam was the idea of... 28:57 – Check out Guest 29:02 – Guest: I want Donovan in a box. If I weren’t there then the show wouldn’t exist today. 29:40 – Chuck: Asks a question. 29:46 – Guest: 5 different verticals. Check out this timestamp to see what Donovan says the 5 different verticals are. Pipelines is 1 of the 5. 30:55 – Chuck: Yep – it works on my Mac. 31:04 – Guest: We also have Test Plant and Artifacts. 31:42 – Chuck: Can you resolve that on your developer machine? 31:46 – Guest: Yes, absolutely! There is my private repository and... 33:14 – Guest: *People not included in box.* 33:33 – Guest: It’s people driven. We guide you through the process. The value is the most important part and people is the hardest part, but once on 33:59 – Chuck: I am listening to this show and I want to try this out. I want a demo setup so I can show my boss. How do I show him that it works? 34:27 – Azure.com/devops – that is a great landing page. How can I get a demo going? You can say here is my account – and they can put a demo into your account. I would not do a demo that this is cool. We start you for free. Create an account. Let the CI be the proof. It’s your job to do this, because it will make you more efficient. You need me to be using these tools. 36:11 – Chuck comments. 36:17 – Guest: Say you are on a team of developers and love GitHub and things that integration is stupid, but how many people would disagree about... 38:02 – The reports prove it for themselves. 38:20 – Chuck: You can get started for free – so when do you have to start paying for it? 38:31 – Guest: Get 4 of your buddies and then need more people it’s $6 a month. 39:33 – Chuck adds in comments. If this is free? 39:43 – Guest goes into the details about plans and such for this tool. 40:17 – Chuck: How easy it is to migrate away from it? 40:22 – Guest: It’s GITHub. 40:30 – Chuck: People are looing data on their CI. 40:40 – Guest: You can comb that information there over the past 4 years but I don’t know if any system would let you export that history. 41:08 – Chuck: Yeah, you are right. 41:16 – Guest adds more into this topic. 41:25 – Chuck: Yeah it’s all into the machine. 41:38 – Chuck: Good deal. 41:43 – Guest: It’s like a drug. I would never leave it. I was using TFS before Microsoft. 42:08 – Chuck: Other question: continuous deployment. 42:56 – When I say every platform, I mean every platform: mobile devices, AWS, Azure, etc. Anything you can do from a command line you can do from our build and release system. PowerShell you don’t have to abandon it. 45:20 – Guest: I can’t remember what that tool is called! 45:33 – Guest: Anything you can do from a command line. Before firewall. Anything you want. 45:52 – Guest: I love my job because I get to help developers. 46:03 – Chuck: What do you think the biggest mistake people are doing? 46:12 – Guest: They are trying to do it all at once. Fix that one little thing. It’s instant value with no risks whatsoever. Go setup and it takes 15 minutes total. Now that we have this continuous build, now let’s go and deploy it. Don’t dream up what you think your pipeline should look like. Do one thing at a time. What hurts the most that it’s “buggy.” Let’s add that to the pipeline. It’s in your pipeline today, what hurts the most, and don’t do it all at once. 49:14 – Chuck: I thought you’d say: I don’t have the time. 49:25 – Guest: Say you work on it 15 minutes a day. 3 days in – 45 minutes in you have a CSI system that works forever. Yes I agree because people think they don’t “have the time.” 50:18 – Guest continues this conversation. How do you not have CI? Just install it – don’t ask. Just do the right thing. 50:40 – Chuck: I free-lanced and setup CI for my team. After a month, getting warned, we had a monitor up on the screen and it was either RED or GREEN. It was basically – hey this hurts and now we know. Either we are going to have pain or not have pain. 51:41 – Guest continues this conversation. Have pain – we should only have pain once or twice a year. Rollback. If you only have it every 6 months, that’s not too bad. The pain will motivate you. 52:40 – Azure.com/devops. Azure DevOps’ Twitter 53:22 – Picks! 53:30 – Advertisement – Get a Coder Job Links: Donovan Brown’s GitHub Donovan Brown’s Twitter Donovan Brown Donovan Brown – Channel 9 Donovan Brown – Microsoft Azure YoTeam Azure.com/devops GitHub Azure DevOps’ Twitter Sponsors: Angular Boot Camp Digital Ocean Get a Coder Job course Picks: Charles Jet Blue Beta Testers Donovan YoTeam VSTeam Powershell Module
Victor Adefuye is the founder and CEO of Dana Consulting, a firm that functions as an outsourced VP of Sales for SMBs and startups. As a sales coach with over 10 years of experience, Victor has helped many companies build a repeatable and scalable sales process and trained their sales teams to close more deals with best practices. Listen in and learn what specific questions you should ask your prospects to make more successful discovery calls and close deals faster! Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: How to prepare for a discovery call Discovery over phone vs. face-to-face The 3 types of questions you need to ask Tips & tricks to get the answers you need from the prospect How to close out the call strong Why sales scripts are critical to your sales team’s success and what elements they should entail You can listen to this episode on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you get your favorite podcast! About the Guest: As the founder and CEO of Dana Consulting, Victor Adefuye helps entrepreneurs and their sales teams to employ best practices as they pursue clients - avoiding the emotional roller coaster of chasing deals that either take too long to close or never close at all. Victor is particularly skilled at identifying sales and partnership opportunities, effective communication of technical ideas (through writing and public speaking), relationship building and navigating complex individual and B2B sales from needs development to close. He also acts as a management consultant offering guidance on B2B sales to Fortune 500 clients as they bring innovative products and services to market. Victor is a graduate of Duke University and the George Washington University Law School, where he first honed his presentation and persuasion skills. Website: http://www.dana-consulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoradefuye Twitter: @dana_growth Listen to more episodes of the Outside Sales Talk here and watch the video here!
About our Guest: As the host of the Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast, John Lee Dumas interviews inspiring entrepreneurs and has completed more than 200 episodes. With more than a million listens each month and seven figures of revenue, the podcast has become a rapid success. John Lee has taken elements from his early life in Maine and time in the Army to create a profitable business that also focuses on the needs of its audience. Episode Summary John Lee Dumas provides methods for success as an entrepreneur that also can be used in your personal life. He focuses on how to create a daily process for making moves in your business. Insight from this episode: Secrets to improving your life through journaling and meditation. How to find a mentor that corresponds with your business direction. Strategies for obtaining information from your audience to expand your business. Why you should focus on identifying solutions to your audience’s struggles. John Lee’s Three Success Principles: 1) Pareto’s Principle 2) Parkinson’s Law 3) Pomodoro Technique Strategies for using funnels in your business. John Lee shares his personal success hacks. Kevin shares his daily routine, AMBITION: Affirmation Motivation Body Intelligence Thankfulness FInances Opportunities Nutrition Schedule Quotes from the show: “I had a mentor and that mentor was key. I invested in myself, somebody who was currently where I wanted to be.” - John Lee Dumas, Episode 142 “You have to find a mastermind. Because you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” - John Lee Dumas, Episode 142 “When you compare, you will always dispare.” - John Lee Dumas, Episode 142 “The one and only person you should truly be comparing yourself to is you yesterday.” - John Lee Dumas, Episode 142 “Comparison is the death of progress.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 142 “You need to make sure that you are valuing your time at a very high level. And keeping big blocks of time for yourself to do the meaningful work and go on the meaningful projects that you need to move your business forward.” - John Lee Dumas, Episode 142 “Successful entrepreneurs have one big idea that they go all in on.” - John Lee Dumas, Episode 142 Resources Mentioned: YourBigIdea.IO Real Revenue FunnelOnFire.com The Freedom Journal Scheduleonce.com What Makes the Great Great: Strategies for Extraordinary Achievement by Dennis Kimbro Favorite Book: The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines Into Massive Success by John Olson - John Lee Dumas The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - Kevin Y. Brown Favorite Quote: “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” - Albert Einstein 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Get clear about what your one big idea is. Install a morning routine that is a mandatory part of your day. Prioritize sleep. Episode Sponsor: This episode was sponsored by http://www.podcastlaundry.com Stay Connected: Create Your Life Series: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 John Lee Dumas: Eofire.com eofire.com/podcast www.instagram.com/johnleedumas twitter.com/johnleedumas www.facebook.com/johnleedumas www.facebook.com/EOFire linkedin.com/entrepreneuronfire Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast
Panel: Charles Max Woods Special Guests: Donovan Brown In this episode, the Adventures in Angular panel talks with Donovan Brown. He is a principal DevOps Manager with Microsoft with a background in application development. He also runs one of the nation’s fastest growing online registration sites for motorsports events DLBRACING.com. When he is not writing software, he races cars for fun. Listen to today’s episode where Chuck and Donovan talk about DevOps, Azure, Python, Angular, React, Vue, and much, much more! Show Topics: 1:41 – Chuck: The philosophies around DevOps. Just to give you an idea, I have been thinking about what I want to do with the podcasts. Freedom to work on what we want or freedom to work where we want, etc. Then that goes into things we don’t want to do, like fix bugs, etc. How does Microsoft DevOps to choose what they want to do? 2:37 – Guest: We want to automate as much as we can so the developer has less work. As a developer I want to commit code, do another task, rinse and repeating. Minutes and not even hours later then people are tweeting about the next best thing. Do what you want, where you want. Code any language you want. 4:15 – Chuck: What has changed? 4:19 – Guest: The branding changed. The name wasn’t the most favorite among the people. The word “visual” was a concerned. What we have noticed that Azure will let me run my code no matter where I am. If you want to run Python or others it can run in Azure. People didn’t need all of it. It comes with depositories, project management, and so much more! People could feel clumsy because there is so much stuff. We can streamline that now, and you can turn off that feature so you don’t have a heart attack. Maybe you are using us for some features not all of them – cool. 7:40 – Chuck: With deployments and other things – we don’t talk about the process for development a lot. 8:00 – Guest talks about the things that can help out with that. Guest: Our process is going to help guide you. We have that all built into the Azure tab feature. They feel and act differently. I tell all the people all the time that it’s brilliant stuff. There are 3 different templates. The templates actually change over the language. You don’t have to do mental math. 9:57 – Chuck: Just talking about the process. Which of these things we work on next when I’ve got a bug, or a ... 10:20 – Guest: The board system works like for example you have a bug. The steps to reproduce that bug, so that there is no question what go into this specific field. Let the anatomy of the feature do it itself! 11:54 – Chuck comments. 12:26 – Chuck: Back to the feature. Creating the user stories is a different process than X. 12:44 – Guest – You have a hierarchy then, right? Also what is really cool is we have case state management. I can click on this and I expect this to happen... These are actual tasks that I can run. 13:52 – Chuck: Once you have those tests written can you pull those into your CI? 14:00 – Guest: “Manual tests x0.” Guest dives into the question. 14:47 – I expect my team to write those test cases. The answer to your question is yes and no. We got so good at it that we found something that didn’t even exist, yet. 16:19 – Guest: As a developer it might be mind 16:29 – Chuck: I fixed this bug 4x, I wished I had CI to help me. 16:46 – Guest: You get a bug, then you fix a code, etc., etc. You don’t know that this original bug just came back. Fix it again. Am I in Groundhog Day? They are related to each other. You don’t have a unit test to tell you. When you get that very first bug – write a unit test. It will make you quicker at fixing it. A unit test you can write really fast over, and over, again. The test is passing. What do you do? Test it. Write the code to fix that unit test. You can see that how these relate to each other. That’s the beauty in it. 18:33 – Chuck: 90% of the unit tests I write – even 95% of the time they pass. It’s the 5% you would have no idea that it’s related. I can remember broad strokes of the code that I wrote, but 3 months down the road I can’t remember. 19:14 – Guest: If you are in a time crunch – I don’t have time for this unit test. Guest gives us a hypothetical situation to show how unit tests really can help. 20:25 – Make it muscle memory to unit test. I am a faster developer with the unit tests. 20:45 – Chuck: In the beginning it took forever. Now it’s just how I write software now. It guides my thought process. 21:06 – Guest: Yes! I agree. 22:00 – Guest: Don’t do the unit tests 22:10 – Chuck: Other place is when you write a new feature,...go through the process. Write unit tests for the things that you’ve touched. Expand your level of comfort. DevOps – we are talking about processes. Sounds like your DevOps is a flexible tool. Some people are looking for A METHOD. Like a business coach. Does Azure DevOps do that? 23:13 – Guest: Azure DevOps Projects. YoTeam. Note.js, Java and others are mentioned by the Guest. 25:00 – Code Badges’ Advertisement 25:48 – Chuck: I am curious – 2 test sweets for Angular or React or Vue. How does that work? 26:05 – Guest: So that is Jasmine or Mocha? So it really doesn’t matter. I’m a big fan of Mocha. It tests itself. I install local to my project alone – I can do it on any CI system in the world. YoTeam is not used in your pipeline. Install 2 parts – Yo and Generator – Team. Answer the questions and it’s awesome. I’ve done conferences in New Zealand. 28:37 – Chuck: Why would I go anywhere else? 28:44 – Guest: YoTeam was the idea of... 28:57 – Check out Guest 29:02 – Guest: I want Donovan in a box. If I weren’t there then the show wouldn’t exist today. 29:40 – Chuck: Asks a question. 29:46 – Guest: 5 different verticals. Check out this timestamp to see what Donovan says the 5 different verticals are. Pipelines is 1 of the 5. 30:55 – Chuck: Yep – it works on my Mac. 31:04 – Guest: We also have Test Plant and Artifacts. 31:42 – Chuck: Can you resolve that on your developer machine? 31:46 – Guest: Yes, absolutely! There is my private repository and... 33:14 – Guest: *People not included in box.* 33:33 – Guest: It’s people driven. We guide you through the process. The value is the most important part and people is the hardest part, but once on 33:59 – Chuck: I am listening to this show and I want to try this out. I want a demo setup so I can show my boss. How do I show him that it works? 34:27 – Azure.com/devops – that is a great landing page. How can I get a demo going? You can say here is my account – and they can put a demo into your account. I would not do a demo that this is cool. We start you for free. Create an account. Let the CI be the proof. It’s your job to do this, because it will make you more efficient. You need me to be using these tools. 36:11 – Chuck comments. 36:17 – Guest: Say you are on a team of developers and love GitHub and things that integration is stupid, but how many people would disagree about... 38:02 – The reports prove it for themselves. 38:20 – Chuck: You can get started for free – so when do you have to start paying for it? 38:31 – Guest: Get 4 of your buddies and then need more people it’s $6 a month. 39:33 – Chuck adds in comments. If this is free? 39:43 – Guest goes into the details about plans and such for this tool. 40:17 – Chuck: How easy it is to migrate away from it? 40:22 – Guest: It’s GITHub. 40:30 – Chuck: People are looing data on their CI. 40:40 – Guest: You can comb that information there over the past 4 years but I don’t know if any system would let you export that history. 41:08 – Chuck: Yeah, you are right. 41:16 – Guest adds more into this topic. 41:25 – Chuck: Yeah it’s all into the machine. 41:38 – Chuck: Good deal. 41:43 – Guest: It’s like a drug. I would never leave it. I was using TFS before Microsoft. 42:08 – Chuck: Other question: continuous deployment. 42:56 – When I say every platform, I mean every platform: mobile devices, AWS, Azure, etc. Anything you can do from a command line you can do from our build and release system. PowerShell you don’t have to abandon it. 45:20 – Guest: I can’t remember what that tool is called! 45:33 – Guest: Anything you can do from a command line. Before firewall. Anything you want. 45:52 – Guest: I love my job because I get to help developers. 46:03 – Chuck: What do you think the biggest mistake people are doing? 46:12 – Guest: They are trying to do it all at once. Fix that one little thing. It’s instant value with no risks whatsoever. Go setup and it takes 15 minutes total. Now that we have this continuous build, now let’s go and deploy it. Don’t dream up what you think your pipeline should look like. Do one thing at a time. What hurts the most that it’s “buggy.” Let’s add that to the pipeline. It’s in your pipeline today, what hurts the most, and don’t do it all at once. 49:14 – Chuck: I thought you’d say: I don’t have the time. 49:25 – Guest: Say you work on it 15 minutes a day. 3 days in – 45 minutes in you have a CSI system that works forever. Yes I agree because people think they don’t “have the time.” 50:18 – Guest continues this conversation. How do you not have CI? Just install it – don’t ask. Just do the right thing. 50:40 – Chuck: I free-lanced and setup CI for my team. After a month, getting warned, we had a monitor up on the screen and it was either RED or GREEN. It was basically – hey this hurts and now we know. Either we are going to have pain or not have pain. 51:41 – Guest continues this conversation. Have pain – we should only have pain once or twice a year. Rollback. If you only have it every 6 months, that’s not too bad. The pain will motivate you. 52:40 – Azure.com/devops. Azure DevOps’ Twitter 53:22 – Picks! 53:30 – Advertisement – Get a Coder Job Links: Donovan Brown’s GitHub Donovan Brown’s Twitter Donovan Brown Donovan Brown – Channel 9 Donovan Brown – Microsoft Azure YoTeam Azure.com/devops GitHub Azure DevOps’ Twitter Sponsors: Angular Boot Camp Digital Ocean Get a Coder Job course Picks: Charles Jet Blue Beta Testers Donovan YoTeam VSTeam Powershell Module
Panel: Charles Max Woods Special Guests: Donovan Brown In this episode, the Adventures in Angular panel talks with Donovan Brown. He is a principal DevOps Manager with Microsoft with a background in application development. He also runs one of the nation’s fastest growing online registration sites for motorsports events DLBRACING.com. When he is not writing software, he races cars for fun. Listen to today’s episode where Chuck and Donovan talk about DevOps, Azure, Python, Angular, React, Vue, and much, much more! Show Topics: 1:41 – Chuck: The philosophies around DevOps. Just to give you an idea, I have been thinking about what I want to do with the podcasts. Freedom to work on what we want or freedom to work where we want, etc. Then that goes into things we don’t want to do, like fix bugs, etc. How does Microsoft DevOps to choose what they want to do? 2:37 – Guest: We want to automate as much as we can so the developer has less work. As a developer I want to commit code, do another task, rinse and repeating. Minutes and not even hours later then people are tweeting about the next best thing. Do what you want, where you want. Code any language you want. 4:15 – Chuck: What has changed? 4:19 – Guest: The branding changed. The name wasn’t the most favorite among the people. The word “visual” was a concerned. What we have noticed that Azure will let me run my code no matter where I am. If you want to run Python or others it can run in Azure. People didn’t need all of it. It comes with depositories, project management, and so much more! People could feel clumsy because there is so much stuff. We can streamline that now, and you can turn off that feature so you don’t have a heart attack. Maybe you are using us for some features not all of them – cool. 7:40 – Chuck: With deployments and other things – we don’t talk about the process for development a lot. 8:00 – Guest talks about the things that can help out with that. Guest: Our process is going to help guide you. We have that all built into the Azure tab feature. They feel and act differently. I tell all the people all the time that it’s brilliant stuff. There are 3 different templates. The templates actually change over the language. You don’t have to do mental math. 9:57 – Chuck: Just talking about the process. Which of these things we work on next when I’ve got a bug, or a ... 10:20 – Guest: The board system works like for example you have a bug. The steps to reproduce that bug, so that there is no question what go into this specific field. Let the anatomy of the feature do it itself! 11:54 – Chuck comments. 12:26 – Chuck: Back to the feature. Creating the user stories is a different process than X. 12:44 – Guest – You have a hierarchy then, right? Also what is really cool is we have case state management. I can click on this and I expect this to happen... These are actual tasks that I can run. 13:52 – Chuck: Once you have those tests written can you pull those into your CI? 14:00 – Guest: “Manual tests x0.” Guest dives into the question. 14:47 – I expect my team to write those test cases. The answer to your question is yes and no. We got so good at it that we found something that didn’t even exist, yet. 16:19 – Guest: As a developer it might be mind 16:29 – Chuck: I fixed this bug 4x, I wished I had CI to help me. 16:46 – Guest: You get a bug, then you fix a code, etc., etc. You don’t know that this original bug just came back. Fix it again. Am I in Groundhog Day? They are related to each other. You don’t have a unit test to tell you. When you get that very first bug – write a unit test. It will make you quicker at fixing it. A unit test you can write really fast over, and over, again. The test is passing. What do you do? Test it. Write the code to fix that unit test. You can see that how these relate to each other. That’s the beauty in it. 18:33 – Chuck: 90% of the unit tests I write – even 95% of the time they pass. It’s the 5% you would have no idea that it’s related. I can remember broad strokes of the code that I wrote, but 3 months down the road I can’t remember. 19:14 – Guest: If you are in a time crunch – I don’t have time for this unit test. Guest gives us a hypothetical situation to show how unit tests really can help. 20:25 – Make it muscle memory to unit test. I am a faster developer with the unit tests. 20:45 – Chuck: In the beginning it took forever. Now it’s just how I write software now. It guides my thought process. 21:06 – Guest: Yes! I agree. 22:00 – Guest: Don’t do the unit tests 22:10 – Chuck: Other place is when you write a new feature,...go through the process. Write unit tests for the things that you’ve touched. Expand your level of comfort. DevOps – we are talking about processes. Sounds like your DevOps is a flexible tool. Some people are looking for A METHOD. Like a business coach. Does Azure DevOps do that? 23:13 – Guest: Azure DevOps Projects. YoTeam. Note.js, Java and others are mentioned by the Guest. 25:00 – Code Badges’ Advertisement 25:48 – Chuck: I am curious – 2 test sweets for Angular or React or Vue. How does that work? 26:05 – Guest: So that is Jasmine or Mocha? So it really doesn’t matter. I’m a big fan of Mocha. It tests itself. I install local to my project alone – I can do it on any CI system in the world. YoTeam is not used in your pipeline. Install 2 parts – Yo and Generator – Team. Answer the questions and it’s awesome. I’ve done conferences in New Zealand. 28:37 – Chuck: Why would I go anywhere else? 28:44 – Guest: YoTeam was the idea of... 28:57 – Check out Guest 29:02 – Guest: I want Donovan in a box. If I weren’t there then the show wouldn’t exist today. 29:40 – Chuck: Asks a question. 29:46 – Guest: 5 different verticals. Check out this timestamp to see what Donovan says the 5 different verticals are. Pipelines is 1 of the 5. 30:55 – Chuck: Yep – it works on my Mac. 31:04 – Guest: We also have Test Plant and Artifacts. 31:42 – Chuck: Can you resolve that on your developer machine? 31:46 – Guest: Yes, absolutely! There is my private repository and... 33:14 – Guest: *People not included in box.* 33:33 – Guest: It’s people driven. We guide you through the process. The value is the most important part and people is the hardest part, but once on 33:59 – Chuck: I am listening to this show and I want to try this out. I want a demo setup so I can show my boss. How do I show him that it works? 34:27 – Azure.com/devops – that is a great landing page. How can I get a demo going? You can say here is my account – and they can put a demo into your account. I would not do a demo that this is cool. We start you for free. Create an account. Let the CI be the proof. It’s your job to do this, because it will make you more efficient. You need me to be using these tools. 36:11 – Chuck comments. 36:17 – Guest: Say you are on a team of developers and love GitHub and things that integration is stupid, but how many people would disagree about... 38:02 – The reports prove it for themselves. 38:20 – Chuck: You can get started for free – so when do you have to start paying for it? 38:31 – Guest: Get 4 of your buddies and then need more people it’s $6 a month. 39:33 – Chuck adds in comments. If this is free? 39:43 – Guest goes into the details about plans and such for this tool. 40:17 – Chuck: How easy it is to migrate away from it? 40:22 – Guest: It’s GITHub. 40:30 – Chuck: People are looing data on their CI. 40:40 – Guest: You can comb that information there over the past 4 years but I don’t know if any system would let you export that history. 41:08 – Chuck: Yeah, you are right. 41:16 – Guest adds more into this topic. 41:25 – Chuck: Yeah it’s all into the machine. 41:38 – Chuck: Good deal. 41:43 – Guest: It’s like a drug. I would never leave it. I was using TFS before Microsoft. 42:08 – Chuck: Other question: continuous deployment. 42:56 – When I say every platform, I mean every platform: mobile devices, AWS, Azure, etc. Anything you can do from a command line you can do from our build and release system. PowerShell you don’t have to abandon it. 45:20 – Guest: I can’t remember what that tool is called! 45:33 – Guest: Anything you can do from a command line. Before firewall. Anything you want. 45:52 – Guest: I love my job because I get to help developers. 46:03 – Chuck: What do you think the biggest mistake people are doing? 46:12 – Guest: They are trying to do it all at once. Fix that one little thing. It’s instant value with no risks whatsoever. Go setup and it takes 15 minutes total. Now that we have this continuous build, now let’s go and deploy it. Don’t dream up what you think your pipeline should look like. Do one thing at a time. What hurts the most that it’s “buggy.” Let’s add that to the pipeline. It’s in your pipeline today, what hurts the most, and don’t do it all at once. 49:14 – Chuck: I thought you’d say: I don’t have the time. 49:25 – Guest: Say you work on it 15 minutes a day. 3 days in – 45 minutes in you have a CSI system that works forever. Yes I agree because people think they don’t “have the time.” 50:18 – Guest continues this conversation. How do you not have CI? Just install it – don’t ask. Just do the right thing. 50:40 – Chuck: I free-lanced and setup CI for my team. After a month, getting warned, we had a monitor up on the screen and it was either RED or GREEN. It was basically – hey this hurts and now we know. Either we are going to have pain or not have pain. 51:41 – Guest continues this conversation. Have pain – we should only have pain once or twice a year. Rollback. If you only have it every 6 months, that’s not too bad. The pain will motivate you. 52:40 – Azure.com/devops. Azure DevOps’ Twitter 53:22 – Picks! 53:30 – Advertisement – Get a Coder Job Links: Donovan Brown’s GitHub Donovan Brown’s Twitter Donovan Brown Donovan Brown – Channel 9 Donovan Brown – Microsoft Azure YoTeam Azure.com/devops GitHub Azure DevOps’ Twitter Sponsors: Angular Boot Camp Digital Ocean Get a Coder Job course Picks: Charles Jet Blue Beta Testers Donovan YoTeam VSTeam Powershell Module
Panel: Charles Max Woods Special Guests: Donovan Brown In this episode, the Adventures in Angular panel talks with Donovan Brown. He is a principal DevOps Manager with Microsoft with a background in application development. He also runs one of the nation’s fastest growing online registration sites for motorsports events DLBRACING.com. When he is not writing software, he races cars for fun. Listen to today’s episode where Chuck and Donovan talk about DevOps, Azure, Python, Angular, React, Vue, and much, much more! Show Topics: 1:41 – Chuck: The philosophies around DevOps. Just to give you an idea, I have been thinking about what I want to do with the podcasts. Freedom to work on what we want or freedom to work where we want, etc. Then that goes into things we don’t want to do, like fix bugs, etc. How does Microsoft DevOps to choose what they want to do? 2:37 – Guest: We want to automate as much as we can so the developer has less work. As a developer I want to commit code, do another task, rinse and repeating. Minutes and not even hours later then people are tweeting about the next best thing. Do what you want, where you want. Code any language you want. 4:15 – Chuck: What has changed? 4:19 – Guest: The branding changed. The name wasn’t the most favorite among the people. The word “visual” was a concerned. What we have noticed that Azure will let me run my code no matter where I am. If you want to run Python or others it can run in Azure. People didn’t need all of it. It comes with depositories, project management, and so much more! People could feel clumsy because there is so much stuff. We can streamline that now, and you can turn off that feature so you don’t have a heart attack. Maybe you are using us for some features not all of them – cool. 7:40 – Chuck: With deployments and other things – we don’t talk about the process for development a lot. 8:00 – Guest talks about the things that can help out with that. Guest: Our process is going to help guide you. We have that all built into the Azure tab feature. They feel and act differently. I tell all the people all the time that it’s brilliant stuff. There are 3 different templates. The templates actually change over the language. You don’t have to do mental math. 9:57 – Chuck: Just talking about the process. Which of these things we work on next when I’ve got a bug, or a ... 10:20 – Guest: The board system works like for example you have a bug. The steps to reproduce that bug, so that there is no question what go into this specific field. Let the anatomy of the feature do it itself! 11:54 – Chuck comments. 12:26 – Chuck: Back to the feature. Creating the user stories is a different process than X. 12:44 – Guest – You have a hierarchy then, right? Also what is really cool is we have case state management. I can click on this and I expect this to happen... These are actual tasks that I can run. 13:52 – Chuck: Once you have those tests written can you pull those into your CI? 14:00 – Guest: “Manual tests x0.” Guest dives into the question. 14:47 – I expect my team to write those test cases. The answer to your question is yes and no. We got so good at it that we found something that didn’t even exist, yet. 16:19 – Guest: As a developer it might be mind 16:29 – Chuck: I fixed this bug 4x, I wished I had CI to help me. 16:46 – Guest: You get a bug, then you fix a code, etc., etc. You don’t know that this original bug just came back. Fix it again. Am I in Groundhog Day? They are related to each other. You don’t have a unit test to tell you. When you get that very first bug – write a unit test. It will make you quicker at fixing it. A unit test you can write really fast over, and over, again. The test is passing. What do you do? Test it. Write the code to fix that unit test. You can see that how these relate to each other. That’s the beauty in it. 18:33 – Chuck: 90% of the unit tests I write – even 95% of the time they pass. It’s the 5% you would have no idea that it’s related. I can remember broad strokes of the code that I wrote, but 3 months down the road I can’t remember. 19:14 – Guest: If you are in a time crunch – I don’t have time for this unit test. Guest gives us a hypothetical situation to show how unit tests really can help. 20:25 – Make it muscle memory to unit test. I am a faster developer with the unit tests. 20:45 – Chuck: In the beginning it took forever. Now it’s just how I write software now. It guides my thought process. 21:06 – Guest: Yes! I agree. 22:00 – Guest: Don’t do the unit tests 22:10 – Chuck: Other place is when you write a new feature,...go through the process. Write unit tests for the things that you’ve touched. Expand your level of comfort. DevOps – we are talking about processes. Sounds like your DevOps is a flexible tool. Some people are looking for A METHOD. Like a business coach. Does Azure DevOps do that? 23:13 – Guest: Azure DevOps Projects. YoTeam. Note.js, Java and others are mentioned by the Guest. 25:00 – Code Badges’ Advertisement 25:48 – Chuck: I am curious – 2 test sweets for Angular or React or Vue. How does that work? 26:05 – Guest: So that is Jasmine or Mocha? So it really doesn’t matter. I’m a big fan of Mocha. It tests itself. I install local to my project alone – I can do it on any CI system in the world. YoTeam is not used in your pipeline. Install 2 parts – Yo and Generator – Team. Answer the questions and it’s awesome. I’ve done conferences in New Zealand. 28:37 – Chuck: Why would I go anywhere else? 28:44 – Guest: YoTeam was the idea of... 28:57 – Check out Guest 29:02 – Guest: I want Donovan in a box. If I weren’t there then the show wouldn’t exist today. 29:40 – Chuck: Asks a question. 29:46 – Guest: 5 different verticals. Check out this timestamp to see what Donovan says the 5 different verticals are. Pipelines is 1 of the 5. 30:55 – Chuck: Yep – it works on my Mac. 31:04 – Guest: We also have Test Plant and Artifacts. 31:42 – Chuck: Can you resolve that on your developer machine? 31:46 – Guest: Yes, absolutely! There is my private repository and... 33:14 – Guest: *People not included in box.* 33:33 – Guest: It’s people driven. We guide you through the process. The value is the most important part and people is the hardest part, but once on 33:59 – Chuck: I am listening to this show and I want to try this out. I want a demo setup so I can show my boss. How do I show him that it works? 34:27 – Azure.com/devops – that is a great landing page. How can I get a demo going? You can say here is my account – and they can put a demo into your account. I would not do a demo that this is cool. We start you for free. Create an account. Let the CI be the proof. It’s your job to do this, because it will make you more efficient. You need me to be using these tools. 36:11 – Chuck comments. 36:17 – Guest: Say you are on a team of developers and love GitHub and things that integration is stupid, but how many people would disagree about... 38:02 – The reports prove it for themselves. 38:20 – Chuck: You can get started for free – so when do you have to start paying for it? 38:31 – Guest: Get 4 of your buddies and then need more people it’s $6 a month. 39:33 – Chuck adds in comments. If this is free? 39:43 – Guest goes into the details about plans and such for this tool. 40:17 – Chuck: How easy it is to migrate away from it? 40:22 – Guest: It’s GITHub. 40:30 – Chuck: People are looing data on their CI. 40:40 – Guest: You can comb that information there over the past 4 years but I don’t know if any system would let you export that history. 41:08 – Chuck: Yeah, you are right. 41:16 – Guest adds more into this topic. 41:25 – Chuck: Yeah it’s all into the machine. 41:38 – Chuck: Good deal. 41:43 – Guest: It’s like a drug. I would never leave it. I was using TFS before Microsoft. 42:08 – Chuck: Other question: continuous deployment. 42:56 – When I say every platform, I mean every platform: mobile devices, AWS, Azure, etc. Anything you can do from a command line you can do from our build and release system. PowerShell you don’t have to abandon it. 45:20 – Guest: I can’t remember what that tool is called! 45:33 – Guest: Anything you can do from a command line. Before firewall. Anything you want. 45:52 – Guest: I love my job because I get to help developers. 46:03 – Chuck: What do you think the biggest mistake people are doing? 46:12 – Guest: They are trying to do it all at once. Fix that one little thing. It’s instant value with no risks whatsoever. Go setup and it takes 15 minutes total. Now that we have this continuous build, now let’s go and deploy it. Don’t dream up what you think your pipeline should look like. Do one thing at a time. What hurts the most that it’s “buggy.” Let’s add that to the pipeline. It’s in your pipeline today, what hurts the most, and don’t do it all at once. 49:14 – Chuck: I thought you’d say: I don’t have the time. 49:25 – Guest: Say you work on it 15 minutes a day. 3 days in – 45 minutes in you have a CSI system that works forever. Yes I agree because people think they don’t “have the time.” 50:18 – Guest continues this conversation. How do you not have CI? Just install it – don’t ask. Just do the right thing. 50:40 – Chuck: I free-lanced and setup CI for my team. After a month, getting warned, we had a monitor up on the screen and it was either RED or GREEN. It was basically – hey this hurts and now we know. Either we are going to have pain or not have pain. 51:41 – Guest continues this conversation. Have pain – we should only have pain once or twice a year. Rollback. If you only have it every 6 months, that’s not too bad. The pain will motivate you. 52:40 – Azure.com/devops. Azure DevOps’ Twitter 53:22 – Picks! 53:30 – Advertisement – Get a Coder Job Links: Donovan Brown’s GitHub Donovan Brown’s Twitter Donovan Brown Donovan Brown – Channel 9 Donovan Brown – Microsoft Azure YoTeam Azure.com/devops GitHub Azure DevOps’ Twitter Sponsors: Angular Boot Camp Digital Ocean Get a Coder Job course Picks: Charles Jet Blue Beta Testers Donovan YoTeam VSTeam Powershell Module
About our Guest: As the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, Benoy Thanjan took his passion for sustainability and renewable energy and turned it into a company that has traded $27 billion in solar renewable energy credits (SREC). He attributes his success to his time working as a SREC trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity, a company that merged with Tesla in 2016. With a BS in finance and economics from the Stern School of Business and an MBA in finance from Rutgers University, Benoy has an extensive financial background. Having previously worked as the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects. In addition, Benoy used his financial expertise while working for Ridgewood Renewable Power, Deloitte and Touche, Ernst & Young, and D.E. Shaw and Co. His current company Reneu Energy provides consultation for other companies looking to save money, modernize their energy use, and implement solar energy practices. Episode Summary Alternative energy sources have been gaining in popularity over the past several decades. However, public knowledge still lags behind when it comes to clean energy such as solar. Many people are unaware of the substantial benefits, including a reduction in financial burden, that result from switching to renewable energy. Benoy Thanjan, a juggernaut in the solar energy world, explains how he decided to make the leap to entrepreneurship, creating a company that combines his passion, his knowledge of finances, and his goal of making an impact in the world. Insight from this episode: How to build passive income streams while succeeding at your primary job. Strategies for continuing to evolve as an entrepreneur. How to add additional value to your company. Strategies for strengthening relationships with clients. Why giving back and community are so important for entrepreneurs. How to take a more proactive approach to goal setting. Benoy’s strategies for deciding what projects demand his time and attention. Quotes from the show: “Not getting overconfident. Continue to be humble. Continue to develop myself. Continue to add value to our clients.” - Benoy Thanjan, on being successful as an entrepreneur, Episode 134 “If I never tried starting my business, there would always be a regret in my life. Even if I failed, there would always be the regret of never trying.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 134 “I feel like entrepreneurship’s a lot about instincts and gut feel.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 134 “When you wait on people, you give your power away.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 134 “They’re not willing to make the sacrifice and the discipline and put the work and take the failure. They don’t realize how much failure. They see the outside and they don’t see behind the scenes.” - Benoy Thanjan, on the misconception about starting a business, Episode 134 “A lot of times in entrepreneurship, you can’t control a lot of things that are happening. It’s a journey and it’s mentally controlling yourself. And mentally realizing what you can control and what you can make the difference. And there’s a lot of things you can’t control. And that makes a huge difference on being successful or not in life.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 134 “We’re focused on progression, not perfection.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 134 Resources Mentioned: Apple hardware Google apps Google Voice Google Calendar Gmail Headspace app Favorite Book: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie Favorite Quote: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” - Reinhold Niebuhr “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” - Vince Lombardi 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Do what you’re passionate about, because that’s your true self Accept failure Never give up Stay Connected: Create Your Life Series: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Benoy Thanjan: www.reneuenergy.com www.instagram.com/benoit0212 www.linkedin.com/in/bthanjan/ Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast
Some of the links mentioned are affiliate links. if you choose to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Commissions come at no additional cost to you. Listen & Subscribe via iTunes Today's episode is all about Transparency, an important word…especially in our line of work. We, in the Airbnb, vacation rental market, provide an important service, and being clear about that service is crucial to getting positive reviews and generating repeat guests and revenue. It's about managing expectations and eliminating unwanted surprises. Today's episode is all about the importance of Transparency. So this discussion will NOT revolve around what you're expecting from your guests. Oh no, dear hosts. Today we're talking about are you clear with your guests. In your photos, captions, and description. As a Host be a Guest: As you have heard me say time and again, the best learning lesson as a host is to be a guest. To book a listing and just be a true blue guest. Case in point. May had me pretty busy, traveling for some speaking engagements and conferences. Needless to say, I've been using Airbnb Airbnb, so I've been a guest a few times this month… Coincidentally (So happens), all in Texas. My bookings were at very different places and different price points, but they were all learning experiences. And if I'm learning something new, you know I'll be sharing it with you, my dear hosts. Believe me, every time the experience is not GREAT, I'm like, “OMG, this is going to be an amazing episode!” Actually, to be fair, I do the same when they're great experiences, as well. I do think the hosting community is going to appreciate this episode. I have spoken a little bit about both listings and even shared some photos on my Instagram feed. But it's time to share it all and come clean in this episode… Yes, I'm spilling the beans on Texas! On this episode My adventures and Misadventures in the Lone Star State Dallas, Texas Airbnb: So let's start with Dallas… Texas, I was, going there, on a very short trip and not wanting to spend a boatload of money. I had a credit from Airbnb for being a Superhost, and being that it was about to expire, I was like, “Ok, let's use it up”… and use it up, I did. I did have specific criteria. The listing had to be: Inexpensive Near my meeting Have good reviews That's it… Simple. So, I found a place that I thought fit the bill for this trip. I didn't care that it was a private bedroom with a shared living space. Like I stated before, I was looking to save some cash. Plus, like you guys know, I like to experiment and see how different hosts do different things. It's a great way to learn as a host. And then, I like to share my experiences with you. Win-win. Let's Start with the Pros: The price was ideal and inexpensive… Less than $60 a night! I had a private bedroom with my own private bathroom. In the United States, it's what we call an en-suite bathroom. It even came with a jet spa. I didn't use it, but it was definitely a PRO. I personally want to clean a bathtub if I'm going to take a bath, but that's just me. I will say, the best part was the bathroom being in the bedroom. This eliminated me having to go out into the hallway to use the bathroom. Who wants to be roaming around a strange house in the dark, looking for the bathroom in a shared home? Not me! By the way, if you offer a private bedroom with its own private bathroom, I highly recommend that you use that in your listing name, as this feature pretty much TOPS everything else. Yes, dear hosts, it tops everything else. This particular host used this name for their listing. MASTER Bedroom/PRIVATE bath/oasis bathtub jet spa I wonder how many people care about having a jet spa? Like I said, I didn't use it, and it sure wasn't a consideration when booking. They did provide free parking. I wonder if that might be a more valuable feature as a booking point? I didn't have a car, as I was using car sharing during my stay, but if you're renting a car that would be a selling feature for sure. All I suggest is to think about what's important to your guest when naming your listing. It can make a booking difference. Do your guests inquire about parking, and you provide free parking? Then use free parking in your title. Is free parking more important than a jet spa? That's all I'm saying. So the price was a plus… another plus was how clean the space was. It was spotless, And I truly appreciated it. Definitely, no complaints about cleanliness. I love clean! Another plus was that they're a Superhost. As a fellow Superhost, I know what it means and what it takes. Kudos! I also read the reviews for the listing, and they were glowing. They also had clear House Rules. Tons of them! They were very detailed and concise, including that they had cameras in the hallway, living room, and front door. Why cameras in the hallway and living room I wonder? Hosts, please know if you have any recording devices on your premises you need to divulge it to your guests. It's the law and a big Airbnb rule. Yes, if you have a ring video camera on your door you need to include this in your listing. Here are my CONS: I didn't find out I was sharing a house with other guests until I read the host's reviews. Yes, I dug because I know where to look. Someone else might have expected a warm greeting from a host only to find an inquisitive look from another guest. Luckily, I went to the host profile and saw that they have other rooms in the same house. Actually, it was the only way to found out that they were not living on the property and that other guests were sharing the house with you. Nowhere in the description, photos, or house rules did the host disclose that you could be sharing the space with other guests. Kind of strange, don't you think? This was one of the main reasons why I wanted to do this episode. Transparency, hosts, transparency. I did an episode about the lessons I learned as a guest when I stayed in San Diego. This was Episode 26: What I Learned as an Airbnb Guest Because of the lack of clarity on this host's description I wanted to do this episode. Look, there are tons of ways to host. From private apartments to share a bedroom, a couch, or house with different guests. It's about transparency. Being clear with your guests is paramount. As a host, you owe it to your guests to be clear on what you do and do not offer. An unwanted surprise can make the difference between 1 star and 5 stars… Plus, a possible negative review. You can't show photos of a kitchen, and then somewhere down in the description say, “Oh yeah, you can't use it”. If you're showing a kitchen, pool, or a backyard, you better be offering it. In this case, you can't advertise a private bedroom and not let the guest know that they're sharing that listing with other people. Not with you, the host. The oddest part of all this was that NOT ONCE during my stay did I see or hear from this host. NOT ONCE! Nonetheless, I did book the space. Yes, I knew what I was doing. Again, I like to experiment, and I wanted to see how they would communicate with me with this type of arrangement. Well, not once did they ever mention they were not on the property or that I'd be with other guests. Once I booked, their email was. “Welcome to our home.” And I was like, “Ok. Thanks.” No disclosure. No transparency. I received an email from Airbnb, letting me know that I was going to get “check-in” information 3 days before arrival. It was a self-check-in house with a keyless door. Well, it was the day before I was about to leave and I still hadn't received any instructions, so I emailed the host. I then received an email saying that they usually share it the same day. Same day? I told them that wasn't what I had received from Airbnb. Thankfully, I had made a screenshot of it, and I shared it. They reluctantly provided the code. I wondered why the hesitancy? A bit bizarre, I confess. Providing your listing information the day your guests are due to arrive is risky… It can also wind up being even more work for you. You don't know your guest itinerary, they might not have wifi… yes, it happens, the horror. or they're busy with packing, flights, last minute items, and a million other things. Most of us want the information where we're staying at least a few days before we depart. I know I do. I want all of that taken care of beforehand. Finally, I arrived at my Airbnb in Dallas at around 9 pm. I was greeted by a dark house. Dark. No lights. Pitch black. Here is a tip for you, my dear hosts. Make sure the front of your house is lit. Motion sensor lights are a good thing. It's common sense and provides a sense of security. Remember, guest sometimes arrive at night and a dark entrance isn't a greeting that says, WELCOME! Plus, trying to figure out codes while handling bags, is a pain. When I finally figured out how to input the code in the dark entrance and opened the front door, there in the living room was one of the other guests… A stranger, really. He didn't say much, as I fumbled with my bag and purse. Once I was inside, he answered my question and told me where my room was, and off I went. I locked my bedroom door behind me, and that was it. And no I didn't place a chair against the door. But I was happy my bedroom door had a lock. I believe there were 5 other people in the house, but I'm not sure. I didn't see them, but I did see 5 bedrooms with 5 signs. I didn't even hear voices. I know, strange. As I mentioned before, my bedroom was clean. I really loved that. They provided towels, hand soap, shampoo, and toilet paper. I had forgotten my soap and amenities. I wanted to go buy some, but I didn't have anyone to ask where I could go. Like I said before, there wasn't a house manual with any information to provide me with the closest convenience store. I'm telling you, a House Manual in times like this are 5-star lifesavers! Yes, I might stop mentioning it…maybe. And then again, maybe not. I could have emailed the hosts, but I didn't get any emails from them before so I figured it would be a waste of time. By the way, not receiving even one email from the host was not the best feeling. My next issue? They used a very strong detergent on the sheets. Like I always mention to your hosts, it's better to use non-scented stuff. Believe me, I was like, “Wow”! But I was there for only two nights, so I held on like a good little trooper. I'm scent sensitive. Other people might not care. Another interesting thing was that I had nightmares. Nothing horrible, but nothing pleasant. I just didn't feel at peace. Maybe because I didn't know who else was in the house. You know, who's there? Are they outside my door? Silly stuff, but maybe not. So, there you have it! That was my inexpensive Dallas House adventure. And the big question is, would I stay there again? Would I recommend it? I don't know. The price was really good, but I just don't know… Maybe. Perhaps. I just don't know, which is not a great endorsement. Austin, Texas Now, let's talk about my stay in Austin, Texas and the sweet, honey baby gorgeous house that my dear friend and “Hot Mic” co-host, Ms. Tammy Sims, gifted me for my birthday. As you may know, I was in San Antonio, Texas, speaking at the Vacation Rental Success Summit this past May, as was Ms. Sims. Well, we decided to escape for 24 hours and go to Austin. A very short trip, but I'll take any time I can get with my dear, ever-traveling friend. We were looking at different places, and she found this wow house in Austin. Tammi overdid it. But hey, that's how she rolls. The house was private with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Just lovely! We walked in, and the scent was…well, welcoming. And as I mentioned earlier I'm scent sensitive but this was perfect, not overwhelming at all. Just a light touch. The temperature was ideal, and they had just a few snacks, with a couple of bottles of water, fancy snacks, ahhh. They had the most luxurious towels and sheets. They were white, plush, and unscented. Just yummy. We had a backyard and were able to hang out for a couple of hours. We loved this house. I felt pampered. And like I said before it was almost my birthday. Thank you, Tammi. Nonetheless, for all its fanciness, they also didn't have a house manual. Come on Texas! We were surprised. I mean, it's those little touches… Anyway, they provided shampoos, soaps, and body lotion. All in small bottles, which I always feel is a waste and not great for the environment. But that's me. There were also a couple of closets where they had their supplies…so I was kind of like, “Hmm, those should be locked.” I can see guests going in and taking all of the fancy water, etc. Overall, an amazing house. Almost perfect. I know, I know. Look am I that hard to please? ‘Come on I was taking notes and photos for you. This is all for you dear hosts. But again, a very different price point. Now the question is, would I stay in this house again? Hello? I would DEFINITELY stay there again. I was sorry we didn't stay longer. I did say, just lovely, right? And not a nightmare in sight. I actually didn't want to leave the bed or the house. Now in all fairness, I didn't select this house, so I didn't see the listing profile, etc., but those were my thoughts from experiencing this house. I don't know what the titles read for this listing, but I hope it mentions everything I just did… Back in Eveland In the meantime back in Eveland and in NY… Of course, during my trip to San Antonio my own home in New York had a leak in the roof, and yes, I had guests. Of course, I did. You listen to my podcast. And every time I leave NY, my house likes to play this silly game of breaking something. I'm working in the Dominican Republic. A Tornado hits NY. I'm in Guatemala. The radiator leaks everywhere. I'm in Los Angeles. The heater stops working, and it's freezing cold. So a leaky roof, I was all, oh please, you're nothing new. I'm expecting an invasion by Martians next time. Since I was traveling and not present, I let my upcoming guests know about the leak in the roof and gave them the option to cancel. I shared the information of my person in NY. I did this because I believe it is important to be transparent with the situation going on in my home. Again, it's all about taking care of your guest. My guests decided to stay and gave me a glowing review. Even though I wasn't there, they knew I was still taking care of them. Like I mention, on episode 33: How to Build and Keep a Team for your Airbnb you need to build a team to make sure your home is taken care of in any kind of emergency, especially if you're not there when catastrophe strikes. Remember, your guests deserve clarity, honesty, and transparency during their own journey. They will thank you, and the rewards will surprise you. Your Host, Evelyn Links: Some of the links mentioned are affiliate links. if you choose to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Commissions come at no additional cost to you. 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Life coach and author, Robin Meyers, talks about how to reclaim your identity and follow your dreams by remembering your true identity. So often we can become so focused on the needs of others that we forget about how we can empower our own path to self-discovery. Robin talks about her own personal journey which lead her through some dark times, but now she is dedicated to helping women align their lives with balance, creativity, and clarity. Robin talks about how when we are experiencing dark times, we feel completely alone, scattered, and confused. But, we can transform our difficult experiences into a time of creativity so we rediscover the life we are meant to live. About the Guest: As a life strategist, Robin’s goal is to empower women, all over the world, to find their passions and to follow their visions at any age. Through life there are many transitions, but what matters most is that women realize that their self- worth is non-negotiable. Robin has her master of science in molecular genetics from Case Western Reserve University but was never passionate about that field. She went through life serving others and doing what others expected of her. After some thoughtful insight, she became an educator, mentor, speaker, author and founder of Navigate & Empower LLC. Robin has over 25 years experience in the corporate and non-profit world in education, training and mentoring. She is the author of “Alone but Not Lonely” - recently published by Balboa Press. Robin believes that women should know that “you are worth it.” Robin’s goals are to empower women all over the world to create the life you want and be unapologetically you. Follow Robin: Website: http://www.navigate-empower.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NavigateEmpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/navigateandempower/ About SPIRIT BUSINESS podcast: Spirit Business podcast provides business and life advice to conscious business owners about marketing, mindfulness, video production wealth building, and more. Interviews are hosted by Blue Lotus Films’ CEO, Sarah Fisher. The goal for this series is that everyone will take away a new perspective, grounded in heart-based wisdom, that will guide them on their business journey. Each episode will provide practical advice listeners can implement into their business right away. About Blue Lotus Films Blue Lotus Films is a Bay Area, CA and DC Metro Area based video production company. We help conscious entrepreneurs, small businesses, and inspiring artists raise their visibility, make a powerful impact, and create a marketing ROI through the power of video. We produce creative videos for businesses that tell your unique story and elevate your marketing message. With over 15 years experience producing outstanding story-driven videos, our goal is to be sure your marketing message reaches your target customers and resonates strongly with them. Past clients include: Task Rabbit, Yelp, American Express, UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, Wanderlust Music & Yoga Festival, and Harmony Festival. More info: www.bluelotusfilms.net Follow Blue Lotus Films: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bluelotusfilms Twitter: @bluelotusfilms IG: sarahmfisher Tell us what you think of this episode and the podcast! Leave us a review and share this episode with your friends. We’d love to hear from you!
In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Marion Bevington, a trauma transformer & creative coach, mentor and teacher. She helps her clients and students transform themselves by finding calm focus, gaining clarity, building confidence and evolving into who you are here to be. From a humble and troubled childhood, surrounded by unemployment and alcoholism, she now work on and in multiple businesses and over the past 4 years have won a number of awards for coaching, teaching and as an author. Using cutting-edge techniques, scientifically proven and combining ancient wisdom, specialising in accessing, awakening and aligning your super intelligent body and mind, using Yoga, Shamanism, Kinesiology and Energy Psychology to help you move into success AND stay there! The founder of Corporate Yoga London and co-creator of “The Find Your Why Foundation” joins us to discuss how she changed the direction of her life. She also shares how to heal from trauma, and how you can reprogram and transform yourself into someone with purpose. If you are someone who want to know your WHY and become even more frickin’ awesome today, this episode is for you! Press play to find out what to know more about her and what you can know from her today. Tune in next week for another episode and powerhouse guest to get more insider tips! Follow us: Facebook Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/YesYouCanPodcast/ Facebook AOEE: https://www.facebook.com/AOEETheAcademyofEntrepreneurialExcellence/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreamtoprofit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiaphillipsco/ Please subscribe and let us know what you think of the show by providing a rating or review. Apple Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-you-can-with-virginia-phillips-podcast/id1359185865 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/virginia-phillips/yes-you-can-with-virginia-phillips Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/16aLkRbM8wMdYWJYIHNJRW?si=bkrNxGAMSJme-qZ770nc5g Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Yes%2C-You-Can!-with-Virginia-Phillips-id1203620?country=us Today’s Guest As an award-winning author, speaker, and mentor, she has transformed her own life… “From programming computers to deprogramming people!” Co-creator of ‘The Find Your WHY! Foundation’ supporting men & women to Find their WHY! to become (even more) frickin’ awesome! Founder of Corporate Yoga London, and Stage Fright Away. She specializes in helping you find your true self and your inner voice, perfecting presenting, performing and speaking up as your Authentic Self. Get hold of Dr. Marion: Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FindYourWhyToBecomeFrickinAwesome/ Get your free e-book: http://www.findyourwhyfoundation.com/
Today's Guest As you may remember, I'm trying out a new format for 2018 with quarterly co-hosts, and my fabulous co-host for Q1 is Joanna Hennon, who has previously been a guest on the show. You can find her on episodes 86, 158, and 178. Today, we talk about how much transformation we can actually expect from doing transformation work. We're both big fans of personal development, transformational work, and mindset work, and Joanna has just returned from the PSYCH-K Basic Workshop, which I did almost five years ago. I always say my life is Before PSYCH-K and After PSYCH-K, and in this episode we talk about why this kind of work is so powerful and life-changing. We Ask These Questions: What are these transformational tools that we speak of, and how do they work? What does transformation actually mean? Why isn't everyone who uses these tools rich and successful? Is there really such a thing as a quick fix? What about non-spiritual people who are successful? How do they make it happen without doing transformational work? Is there a danger in doing too much transformational work? Is big transformation actually possible? How often do we need to do transformational work? Are we ever really done with this kind of work? More About Joanna Hennon Joanna is a #SoulSmart Success Mentor - she helps people to easily create more success by using the wisdom and power we all have access to at soul level. Living life from a place of soul power, in tune with your higher self and your Guides, and using the Law of Attraction with intention will literally change your life! To get started, grab one of these free resources: http://joannahennon.com/freebies/ Listen to this episode What You’ll Learn How to create real transformation from using transformational tools and doing mindset work What's really possible when you do transformational work Examples of what real transformation looks like Why transformation work isn't enough, and what you need to do alongside it How to manage your expectations when doing transformation work Why you need to commit and make it a habit (and what that looks like) Things We Discussed EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) PSYCH-K NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Heart-centered Energy Work Cara Wilde Muscle testing Connect with Joanna Website Facebook Twitter Pinterest How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.
Today's Guest As you may remember, I'm trying out a new format for 2018 with quarterly co-hosts, and my fabulous co-host for Q1 is Joanna Hennon, who has previously been a guest on the show. You can find her on episodes 86, 158, and 178. Today, we talk about how to have more fun and play in your business and life. This is something that we've both struggled with in the past, in both extremes: finding it difficult to add more fun and play to our lives, and having so much fun and play that we're afraid we'll lose the serious stuff. In today's episode, you'll learn all about how to make business and life more enjoyable through fun and play. More About Joanna Hennon Joanna is a #SoulSmart Success Mentor - she helps people to easily create more success by using the wisdom and power we all have access to at soul level. Living life from a place of soul power, in tune with your higher self and your Guides, and using the Law of Attraction with intention will literally change your life! To get started, grab one of these free resources: http://joannahennon.com/freebies/ Listen to this episode What You’ll Learn Why it's important to have fun and play in our business and life How to know that you need more fun and play in your business and life If you're a fun and playful person, does that mean you're not a serious business owner? What does fun even mean? How do you know if something is play? How YOU define what play means for yourself (there's no one definition) Does everything in business and life have to feel like fun? The question you need to ask yourself when business and life are feeling heavy and hard What to do when fun is difficult What to do if you're not actually enjoying the fun or play What to do if you're feeling guilty about all the fun and play How to make space for fun and play in your business and life What to do if you're afraid the fun will take over your life and you'll quit your business Things We Discussed Listography, by Lisa Nola Joanna's Soul Space Connect with Joanna Website Facebook Twitter Pinterest How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.
Today's Guest As you may remember, I'm trying out a new format for 2018 with quarterly co-hosts, and my fabulous co-host for Q1 is Joanna Hennon, who has previously been a guest on the show. You can find her on episodes 86, 158, and 178. Today, we talk about how to balance structure and intuition, which is a topic that I know is an issue for a lot of listeners. It's also been a huge journey for me, in terms of finding the sweet spot between structure and flow. Joanna and I share our personal journeys, and we also talk about super practical tips you can implement More About Joanna Hennon Joanna is a #SoulSmart Success Mentor - she helps people to easily create more success by using the wisdom and power we all have access to at soul level. Living life from a place of soul power, in tune with your higher self and your Guides, and using the Law of Attraction with intention will literally change your life! To get started, grab one of these free resources: http://joannahennon.com/freebies/ Listen to this episode What You’ll Learn How to find the right balance between structure and freedom (that works for YOU) How to get things done and still go with the flow Is it even good to have 100% structure or 100% intuition? What structure can do for you Why structure doesn't necessarily take away your freedom How to use time blocking and an online calendar to achieve flexible structure How to plan your content and still leave room for flexibility Why you need to plan in down time and self care FIRST How to avoid overscheduling The question you need to ask yourself every day to make sure you're on track How to balance the desire for a safety net with trust in yourself Why self awareness is the key to finding your own balance Things We Discussed Jo Bendel, productivity coach Joanna's Soul Space Bashar Joanna's Soul Smart Podcast Connect with Joanna Website Facebook Twitter Pinterest How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.
In this episode of The Italian American Podcast, we speak with Mary Ann Esposito about her career as a TV chef and the traditions behind food for Italians and Italian Americans. Mary Ann has been teaching people how to cook both the Italian and the Italian American way for 28 years on TV. At the end of the episode, we will have a special Christmas Stories Segment with some audio clips from our recent Arthur Avenue Food Tour. About our Guest… As the creator and host of the nationally televised PBS series, Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito™, she has brought her Italian American values to millions of Americans. This year, the series celebrates its milestone 26th season, making it the longest running cooking series in television history. Through Ciao Italia and appearances on other television programs including The Today Show, Regis and Kelly, QVC, the Food Network, Discovery Channel, Fox, Martha Stewart Radio, RAI International, The Victory Garden, Simply Ming, and so many others!), she has been able to share traditional Italian cooking with audiences around the world. Mary Ann Esposito is the author of 12 cookbooks. Her most recent, Ciao Italia Family Classics. In addition, she hosts an annual trip to Italy for students to experience hands-on cooking classes. Episode Sponsors The National Italian American Foundation Mediaset Italia Italy Legal Online Holidaze App - For IOS
Welcome to the ninety-second episode of Equipping You in Grace. On today's episode, Dave interviews Jeff Vanderstelt--Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into the Everyday Stuff of Life (Crossway, 2017). What you’ll hear in this episode: Jeff's life, marriage, ministry, and upcoming ministry projects. Jeff's counsel to pastors and ministry leaders about ministry burnout. The origins of gospel fluency. What gospel fluency means. How gospel fluency changed the way, Jeff explains evangelism. How gospel fluency is changing the lives of the people in Jeff's church. Jeff's process of preaching the gospel to himself and what drew him to this practice. The importance of gospel fluency to local church membership. How gospel fluency addresses spiritual apathy. How being a good listener makes us even more effective gospel witnesses. Some helpful tips for sharing our gospel story and making Jesus the hero instead of ourselves. The first step someone should take in becoming gospel fluent. How we guard against knowing gospel vocabulary but not the power of the gospel. About the Guest: As the visionary leader of the Soma Family of Churches and Saturate and the lead teaching pastor at Doxa Church in Bellevue, WA, Jeff Vanderstelt gets to spend his days doing what he loves – training disciples of Jesus to make more disciples of Jesus and equipping the Church in the gospel and missional living. Jeff is the author of "Saturate," "Saturate Field Guide," and "Gospel Fluency" (2017). He and Jayne, his wife of twenty-three years, have three children; Haylee, Caleb, and Maggie. Connect with Jeff at his website www.jeffvanderstelt.com or on twitter @JeffVanderstelt. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Equipping You in Grace!
Guest: As a hospice chaplain for 14 years, Becky Sansbury walked and talked with hundreds of patients and families who were “rocked by shock”. Inspired by the collective wisdom of these courageous folks, plus current research being conducted in Post-Traumatic Growth, Becky created After the Shock™. This down-to-earth process equips people to move from reaction to resilience in disruptive times. Using a blend of humor, grit and crisis-tested know how, Becky helps people feel more comfortable dealing with tough topics and challenging times, offering both quick tips and long term processes for building resilience. Listen to Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com
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