Podcasts about hack your way

Jindřich Fáborský je founder Marketing Festivalu, projektov Digisemestr a Hack Your Way či motorkárskeho média Jednoustopou. Prezradil, ako sa mu darí žiť v prítomnosti a zvládať multitasking. Hoci o tom ani len netušil, tak trošku tiež môže za vznik nášho podcastu. A podarilo sa nám rozlúštiť dilemu Sharp verzus Ritson?Čo sa v epizóde dozviete:Prečo je AI revolučnou silou pre marketing a podnikanie?Ako firmy pristupujú k tvorbe stratégie a prečo stratégiu nemá až 90% z nich? Má strategická časť marketingu stále zmysel? Aký vplyv mal na Jindřicha osobný kontakt s marketingovými velikánmi, ako Mark Ritson a Byron Sharp?Prečo Jindřich začal s Marketing Festivalom a kto je jeho “drzým bratom”? Lístky na Legal Tech Forum s témou Expanzia e-commerce: Právna stratégia pre zahraničné škálovanie, ktoré sa bude konať 10.4.2025, zakúpite tu.RITSON VS. SHARP: Odlišné světy marketinguJindřich Fáborský je founder Marketing Festivalu, projektů Digisemestr a Hack Your Way či motorkářského média Jednoustopou. Prozradil, jak se mu daří žít v přítomnosti a zvládat multitasking. Přestože o tom ani jen netušil, tak trošku také může za vznik našeho podcastu. A podařilo se nám rozluštit dilema Sharp versus Ritson?Co se v epizodě dozvíte:Proč je AI revoluční silou pro marketing a podnikání?Jak firmy přistupují k tvorbě strategie a proč strategii nemá až 90% z nich? Má strategická část marketingu stále smysl?Jaký vliv měl na Jindřicha osobní kontakt s marketingovými velikány, jako Mark Ritson a Byron Sharp?Proč Jindřich začal s Marketing Festivalem a kdo je jeho „drzým bratrem“?

In this episode of Talk Commerce, Gloria Chou, founder of Gloria Chou PR, shares her insights on how small business owners can effectively navigate the world of public relations without the need for expensive agencies. She emphasizes the importance of organic PR, the power of media coverage, and how to craft compelling pitches that resonate with journalists. Gloria introduces her CPR pitching method, which focuses on credibility, point of view, and relevance, and discusses strategies for leveraging media features to enhance SEO and build authority. The conversation also covers the significance of understanding journalists' needs, the art of follow-up, and the importance of humanizing pitches in an increasingly automated world. Gloria encourages listeners to reclaim their power in PR and provides resources for further learning.TakeawaysPR is accessible to everyone, not just big brands.Organic PR can provide more value than paid ads.Understanding what journalists want is key to successful pitching.The CPR method (Credibility, Point of view, Relevance) is essential for effective pitches.Subject lines should be compelling and relevant to the journalist's audience.Follow up strategically with journalists after sending pitches.Personalization in pitches increases the chances of getting noticed.Leverage media features across multiple platforms for maximum impact.Awards should be framed in the context of solving problems for the audience.You are your business's best advocate in the PR landscape.Sound Bites"PR is the ultimate SEO tool.""PR is about writing a good pitch.""AI cannot replace the human touch in PR."Chapters00:00Introduction to PR Coaching and Its Importance03:58Demystifying Organic PR for Small Businesses06:44The Power of PR vs. Social Media10:07Crafting Effective PR Pitches12:41The CPR Pitching Method Explained15:43Optimizing Subject Lines for Journalist Engagement18:38Building Relationships with Journalists21:43Creating a Media List and Finding the Right Journalists24:31Humanizing Your Pitch in a Digital Age27:32Leveraging Media Features for Business Growth30:24Final Thoughts on PR Strategy and AccessibilityLinks:www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclasswww.gloriachoupr.com/podcastwww.prstarterpack.com

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to another exciting episode of The Investing RN! Today, we have Ayush Gupta, a pediatric emergency physician and avid real estate investor, joining us. Known as the MD House Hacker, Ayush shares his incredible journey from India to New Orleans, highlighting his unique path in healthcare and real estate. He talks about his passion for broomball, his strategic approach to house hacking, and how he achieved financial freedom by diversifying his income streams. This episode is packed with insights on navigating the challenges of the healthcare profession, and practical advice for medical professionals looking to venture into real estate investing.Key TakeawaysDiscover how house hacking can significantly reduce living expenses and create additional income streams, enabling medical professionals to achieve financial freedom and reduce dependence on their primary income. Learn about the importance of having the right mindset to overcome challenges and take calculated risks in real estate investing, much like the resilience required in the medical field.Understand the value of mentorship and networking with other professionals, and how these relationships can provide guidance and open up new opportunities in both healthcare and real estate investing.Notable Quotes"House hacking is about reducing your biggest expense—housing. By living in one unit and renting out the others, you can live for free and even make a profit.""At some point, you want to stop trading your time for money. Investing in real estate allows you to build passive income and achieve financial freedom, giving you more control over your life.""Mentorship and networking are crucial. Learning from those who are ahead of you can provide invaluable guidance and open up opportunities you never knew existed.""Medical professionals take risks every day in their work. That same mindset can make us great entrepreneurs if we apply it to investing and other ventures outside of healthcare."Timestamps[0:00] - Welcome and introduction to Ayush Gupta.[2:00] - Ayush's journey from India to becoming a pediatric emergency physician in New Orleans.[7:00] - The challenges and rewards of specializing in pediatric emergency medicine.[12:00] - The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare professionals and Ayush's shift to real estate investing.[18:00] - Explaining house hacking and how Ayush uses it to achieve financial freedom.[25:00] - The importance of mindset in overcoming challenges and taking investment risks.[32:00] - Ayush's perspective on the corporatization of the healthcare industry and its future.[40:00] - Managing rental properties efficiently while maintaining a work-life balance.[47:00] - The benefits of mentorship and networking in real estate investing.[52:00] - Ayush's future goals, including expanding his real estate portfolio and educating fellow healthcare professionals.Links & ResourcesFollow Ayush on Instagram: MD House HackingAyush's Website:Be sure to follow us on instagram here Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Click the link, share your contact details, and we'll help you get started on your investment journey. Start now!

House hacking is a fantastic way to start investing in real estate and be successful. Fabe Mitchell did this and now has his tenant pay his mortgage so he lives rent free.Watch the video recording here: https://youtu.be/P4i_dhNssioJoin Dustin Heiner in his investment in 350 unit apartment buildings. The minimum is $50,000. If you are interested in looking into investing: https://masterpassiveincome.com/coveFollow Dustin on Instagram and Tiktok: https://www.instagram.com/thedustinheiner/Get actionable coaching to give you success https://masterpassiveincome.com/coachingCheck out https://rewbcon.com and get 20% off with MPI20Check out all the other MPI Podcast Network Shows: https://masterpassiveincome.com/network//BEST REAL ESTATE INVESTING RESOURCE LINKSStart your LLC for only $29! https://masterpassiveincome.com/formanllcGreat High Interest Savings Account: https://masterpassiveincome.com/citGet your business bank account here: https://masterpassiveincome.com/baselaneGet your business credit card with 2% Cash Back with NO FEE! https://masterpassiveincome.com/amexLearn more about Zach and Dustin and find resources to build an automatic real estate investing business: https://masterpassiveincome.com/NOTE: This description may contains affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!

What does it take to build a successful company to $600K as an indie hacker? Jon Yongfook Cockle says successful founders need to have resiliance. Jon Yongfook would know. In addition to attempting the well-known Indie Hackers challenge 12 Startups in 12 Months, he also went through 20-30 failed projects before striking the right product-market fit with Bannerbear, an image generation software. In this episode of Ahrefs Podcast, Jon Yongfook lays out: (0:00) Introduction (01:33) The state of the Indie Hackers community (03:19) Doing the 12 startups in 12 months challenge (09:24) Coming up with the idea for Bannerbear (14:06) Bannerbear design (17:02) Marketing week/coding week (19:44) Building in public (30:48) The current Bannerbear marketing strategy (34:18) Building free tools (41:04) Creating vs and alternatives pages (45:24) Modern growth hacking (48:53) Building and using ChatGPT wrappers (55:03) Using AI in marketing (56:37) Posting spicy takes on Twitter Where to find Jon Yongfook: X: https://x.com/yongfook Website: https://www.yongfook.com/ Where to find Tim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsoulo/ X: https://x.com/timsoulo Website: https://www.timsoulo.com/ Referenced: Bannerbear: https://www.bannerbear.com/ Indie Hackers: https://www.indiehackers.com/ Pieter Levels: https://x.com/levelsio Danny Postma: https://x.com/dannypostmaa Ahrefs Backlink Checker: https://ahrefs.com/backlink-checker

Are you feeling trapped in life's routines and habits? Tune in this eye-opening episode as we sit down with Britt Frank, a Master Neuropsychotherapist and Author of "The Science of Stuck," to unravel the mysteries behind the mental barriers that keep us from reaching our full potential.We tackle the nuances of trauma, the illusion of motivation, and the empowering journey of personal healing. Britt shines a light on metabolizing past experiences and the power of celebrating every tiny win on the path to monumental life changes.We even have a sneak peek of the transcripts where Britt dives into strategies to move past mental blocks and how our brains react to change.This episode is not just a conversation; it's a toolkit for anyone ready to step out of being stuck and into a life of fulfillment and growth. Listen to start embracing your 'micro yeses' and celebrate them as the building blocks of change!Britt Frank, LSCSW, SEP is a licensed neuropsychotherapist and author of The Science of Stuck (Penguin Random House), named by SHRM, Esquire, New York Magazine, and The Next Big Idea Club as a must-read. She received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her master's degree from the University of Kansas, where she later became an award-winning adjunct instructor. Britt is a contributing writer to Psychology Today and her work has been featured in Forbes, NPR, The New York Times, Fast Company, Psych Central, SELF, and Thrive Global.What we discuss:✅(01:40) - Understanding and Overcoming Feeling Stuck✅(05:50) - Finding Choices in Difficult Situations✅(11:40) - Myth of Motivation and Trauma Impact✅(14:53) - Shared Trauma Experience✅(27:16) - Talk, Walk, Trick Your Brain✅(31:04) - Creating Joyful Energy in Everyday Parenting

Lauren opens by askingBrian how he came to the conclusion to change paths from the business path to the missionary one. He truly felt God was leading him in that direction. That was the best way for him to have a positive impact on the world. Then, they dive into how people can invest on low incomes. Don't wait until you make more! And remember, wealthy people buy luxuries last. Then, they dive into the HACKER(RRR) method: Hack your lifestyle, for example, with house hacking; pay attention to your transportation too Allocation budgeting: 50% spend, 40% invested, 10% give away Cash is King investing (intro to investing) Exponentiality: infinite returns Spending -- Saving -- Investing Review Repeat if it's going great Rework if your initial investments aren't working (especially if you've changed) Reward: allow yourself to take the full 50% (even if it's a big chunk) Brian's last piece of advice: don't waste your life by not enjoying your success! They close by talking about Elon Musk's response to Lauren's tweet about whether 20-somethings should match their 401k's or not. If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 104: How a Family of 4 Lives on Less Than $60k and Still Invests. About Brian: Brian Tibbs is a once low-paid missionary with multi-million-dollar net worth. At age 26, Brian was investing in real estate, an executive in his dad's financial services company, and co-owner of another small online retailer. But Brian felt called down a different path. Over the next 3 years, Brian married Jill Bramhall, resigned from his father's company, sold his online business and liquidated 60% of his real estate portfolio, and moved, sight unseen, to Guatemala. They became missionaries, raising over $20 million for their cause and building over 150,000 sq. ft of churches and related facilities. Brian and his family made very little money as missionaries, just $9.20 per hour. Their modest salary forced them to create a wealth-building philosophy that didn't require a big paycheck. Living under this financial constraint is how the HACKER Method was discovered and implemented. Although Brian has retired from full-time missionary work, his desire to serve others remains a primary focus. He launched The Unexpected Investor with the singular goal of helping other people who also feel financially constrained transform themselves into wealthy, powerful, and generous investors using the HACKER Method. Connect with Brian: https://theunexpectedinvestor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedinvestor/ https://www.youtube.com/@unexpectedinvestor https://twitter.com/unexpectinvest https://www.amazon.com/HACKER-Method-Unexpected-Investors-Building/dp/1962074129/ref=sr_1_1 Connect with Lauren: https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy https://www.instagram.com/@adultingiseasyreal https://www.housemoneymedia.com/

This week on the Rebel Whitecoat Podcast is special guest, Craig Goldberg! Craig is what many would say the world really needs right now: a Relaxation Expert! Craig is also a Certified Vibro-Acoustic Therapy Practitioner on a quest to help humanity achieve a deeper sense of inner calmness through the use of sound and vibration technology. He operates with roots in science and technology, and his work is backed by 40+ years of research showing the many benefits of this type of therapy. He is constantly exploring new ways to use Vibro-Acoustic to help people reduce stress and anxiety, heal, and transform their lives for the better. His journey began 10 years ago when his wife got sick Modern medicine did not have answers, so he did what any one of us would do: He began searching. His journey has taken him down many roads in search of one thing: How to live a healthy life. Craig and his wife found diet and nutrition to be the gateway to better health. This journey led to the power of sound and vibration as a healing tool after experiencing profound effects for himself on a revolutionary Vibro-Acoustic bed called “The Sound Lounge.” Craig instantly knew this was the mindfulness and healing hack he'd been searching for and it sparked yet another deep dive into the human body and how it all works. In this podcast episode, you can Learn about Craig's Vibro-Acoustic Technology and how his “hack” can help you to fall easily into a state of mindfulness without all the mental distractions, so you too can be stress-free and enjoy a peaceful and relaxed life. Highlights from this episode: - what led Craig to his relaxation journey and his history with stress and anxiety management - where to start with relaxation techniques - understanding all about frequency therapy - defining what is a meditative state - self regulation tips - Explanation of Craig's healing tools - how to find ways to relax that are best for you and your lifestyle - how to know what soundtracks are best for your current needs You can learn more about Craig's products here: https://iaminharmony.com/pages/craiggoldberg   Rise of the Rebelpreneur FREE training is available NOW and for YOU if you are burnt-out healthcare professional who is ready to break free and find freedom and flexibility by building your own health consulting business. This free training explains how I went from pharmacist to multi 6 figure online health consultant and how you can do the same. Click here for instant access: https://www.wildrootsgenetics.com/RebelPreneurMasterclass

In this enlightening episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, Dee Kei and Lu delve into the crucial understanding of the pragmatic nature of businesses, emphasizing the significance of reliability and ease of collaboration in securing substantial projects. The hosts navigate through the operational dynamics of labels and extend their insights to the principles encapsulated in Hanlon's Razor. From demystifying label operations to offering practical advice on navigating the industry landscape, Dee Kei and Lu provide listeners with valuable perspectives on positioning themselves for larger projects through dependability and professionalism. Tune in for an insightful discussion that equips aspiring professionals with the knowledge and mindset necessary to thrive in the dynamic world of music.SUBSCRIBE FOR 3X THE EPISODESDOWNLOAD FREE STUFFFOLLOW DEE KEI ON TWITCH!Join the ‘Mixing Music Podcast' Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUFind Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuCHECK OUT OUR OTHER RESOURCESJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast' Group:Discord & FacebookThe Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Tegeler Izotope, Antares (Auto Tune), Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Spreaker, Filepass, & CanvaThe Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei and Lu are both professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Ray J, Smokepurrp, Benny the Butcher, Sueco the Child, Ari Lennox, G-Eazy, Phresher, Lucky Daye, DDG, Lil Xan, Masego, $NOT, Kanye West, Symba, Atlantic Records, Dreamville, BET, Universal Music, Interscope Records, etc.This video podcast is meant to be used for educational purposes only. This show is filmed at IN THE MIX STUDIOS located in North Hollywood, California. If you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at deekeimixes@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mixing-music-music-production-audio-engineering-and-music/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Episode #42 How To Hack Your Way To A Healthy Holiday Season, With Host, Rob Anderson, MS!!! Lauren Keith turns the tables on host, Rob for a very special "Flipped" Holiday Episode! Lauren & Rob Discuss: Rob's 5 Pillars for Holiday Health Easy sleep hacks Low hanging family movement ideas Ways to reframe snacking habits and thoughts How to enjoy your holiday traditions and not feel guilty about it! The power of grace and loving yourself Why Rob believe's, “being healthy should never be embarrassing” His “best” recent purchase for less than $25. The Elevate Yourself Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Athletic Brewing. Use code ELEVATE30 for 30% OFF your first online order at checkout!

Rarely is anything an overnight success. It can take years of hard work before it pays off, and that can be a hard truth to accept. But there are tips and tricks, or habits really, that you can implement into your daily life to pave the way to a successful future for you and your business. These 8 tips that we will explore over the next 8 days are a mix of productivity hacks as well as personal life hacks to help you perform at your best and build an extraordinary legacy. With practice, they'll become second nature, and allow you to free up your mental bandwidth to tackle the tasks that will grow your business exponentially. So, tune in tomorrow for tip #1. Subscribe to my high-value proven business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  I'm the author of many books, including, Excuses Don't Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™ 

Join us for a riveting discussion with none other than the FI Guy himself, Craig Curelop.  Craig started his real estate investing working for Bigger Pockets which eventually lead to his identity as "The FI Guy". Craig is known for his house hacking strategies and his book The House Hacking Strategy. Now Craig runs a team of investor friendly agents in multiple states as well as speak at events such as BPCON. Craigs tells his famous story about how he started by living behind a curtain in a house while renting out the other rooms. Uranium Spotlight: Nuclear's Resurgence in a Clean Energy WorldThe latest uranium market news and events and its critical role in the energy landscapeListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify X-Health.show - meet the future of healthcareKill your pain once& for all, program human cells to cure cancer, mitigate dementia & moreListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Should you rent or should you own? When is the perfect time to buy a home? Jenni touches on a few reasons why you should/n't own vs rent. Ultimately the choice is yours! Jenni shares how she house hacked a suited house with her sister, how her parents assisted them and how it played out when they parted ways. It takes guts to break the status quo and carve your own path to financial independence. We know firsthand! Thank you for being a part of our online community. We're cheering you on as you take the steps to educate, empower & motivate yourself into a life that is authentically you. This is your life, so make it one you LOVE.  Speaking of love… We'd love if you would subscribe to the podcast & leave an honest rating and review. This helps us grow as a community & reach more people who are curious about taking charge of their own lifestyle. Connect with Chris & Jenni @4_Leaf_Lifestyle on Instagram @manifestationandmoneypodcast on Instagram 4_Leaf_Lifestsyle on Facebook  Cheers to manifesting a life you love & matching up the income streams to support it.

We are addicted to being busy. We wear stress like a badge of honour. Let's want to turn the tables on that today. Let's slow down, look after our minds and bodies and change our way of thinking. Sharon is a mentor for stress and she is going to share her most valuable bio hacks to reduce stress and reconnect.Follow Sharon on Instagram @sharonkolkk and Facebook @SharonkolkkaJoin the community and go 'deeper' with Zoe by subscribing at apple.co/thedeep to gain access to exclusive bonus episodes, early access and ad free listening to regular episodes and extra juicy content from Zoe.Credits:Joanne Helder - ProducerCaleb Jacobs - MusicTash Todd-Williams, Word of Mouth Digital - Digital Strategic PartnerPlease DM us your thoughts and burning questions to @whatsthedeep or head to zoemarshall.com/thedeep.The Deep is a place for you. If you love it please subscribe and leave us a rating or comment if that tickles your fancy.The Deep acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Join the community and go 'deeper' with Zoe to gain access to exclusive bonus episodes, early access and ad free listening to regular episodes and extra juicy content from Zoe. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-deep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk a lot about habit formation on the show and in all of my coaching programs, and many of the same principles can be applied to getting rid of bad habits!  Many times, getting rid of a bad habit like negative self talk, emotional eating or not moving your body can be harder than creating a new habit.  However, those bad habits kill your confidence and from my own personal experience and in working with clients--we feel our most confident when we are consistenly taking care of ourselves through our healthy habits! Our next live mini workshop will cover in more depth how to get rid of a bad habit using, what else--habit strategy!  Join us live or catch the replay for the Breaking Bad Habits Workshop on Wednesday 5/17 at 12pm EST where you will learn in 15-20 minutes: Identify your bad habits Understanding your bad habits--the triggers and how it makes you feel How to replace bad habits with healthier habits BONUS: Bad Habit Tracker to help you track your triggers Sign up now and join live to get your questions answered or watch the replay (it's yours forever!) **** HABIT HACKS: -Get the FREE HEALTHY HABIT RESET MASTERCLASS! -Take the 21 DAY HABIT ACCOUNTABILITY CHALLENGE! -Access the secret podcast ATOMIC HABITS FOR WOMEN -Visit the TRANSFORMATION SHOP to get all the affordable habit hacking tools! -Grab an ACCELERATOR -CHECK OUT THE FREEBIE VAULT!: Access habit tools, self care checklist, ingredient meal tips, free workouts and more!    LET'S CONNECT: Connect with Emily: @emilynichols22@transformationshop.co www.emily-nichols.com   

Do you get cravings? That mid-day slump? Brain fog?? Does your energy crash quickly after eating? Feel like you have chronic fatigue?   You may be a part of the 80% of the population that has an issue with their glucose levels! But fear not- today we have Jessie Inchauspé- French biochemist, bestselling author, and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement here talking to us about how much our blood sugar affects us and the simple hacks you can do to help it!   We talk: -What glucose does for your body and the symptoms of having unsteady glucose levels -The simple tricks to follow to reduce glucose spikes -The vinegar trick and why it works & helps -Putting “clothes on your carbs”- what that means & how to do it -Movement after eating and how that reduces glucose spikes  -A simple, effective breakfast hack -The truth about added sugars -The truth about artificial sweeteners   Link to Jessie's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Glucose-Goddess-Method-Cutting-Cravings/dp/1668024527/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquad TikTok: @HealSquadxMaria APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=19af23c6154943d0 HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy's Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounos Patreon: https://patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions.

Hey there, are you dreaming of visiting Paris without breaking the bank? Well, it's definitely possible! In this episode, we'll share our experiences visiting the magical city of lights using points and miles. If you are new around here, we are Pam, Jess, and Alex! We are Travel Hacking Moms and have visited Paris multiple times, and we're excited to share our tips with you. Paris is a destination that is on top of many bucket lists, and for good reason. The food, the Eiffel Tower, and the street musicians create an incredible atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else. Plus, it's even better when you are visiting Paris on points and miles. When it comes to flights, we've used different airlines, but United is a great option for getting to Paris. They usually offer round-trip flights for 60,000 points in economy, but the prices can double during peak seasons. If you find that flights out of your airport are too expensive, try flying out of a bigger airport. This trick, called "positioning," can save you a lot of money. You may be thinking, what about hotels? Pam has stayed at a few hotels in Paris, but her favorite is the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile. Hit play to learn all our best tips and tricks about the best places to stay in Paris! (If you pick the right place, you may even see a celebrity!) Whether you love to dance, explore, eat fantastic food, shop, or just people-watch, Paris has the best experiences for everyone in the family! Visiting Paris on points and miles is definitely possible. With a little bit of planning and some travel hacking, you can enjoy the magical city of lights without breaking the bank. So start planning your trip to Paris today, and have a great time! If you want to earn points and miles that can lead to free travel, check out the links below to learn how we do it!   Links:  Free Gifts and Resources To Start Your Travel Hacking Journey: Free Webinar: How to Start Traveling for Nearly Free Best Current Credit Card Offers: Best Rewards Card Offers | Travel Hacking Mom Award Travel Academy: Award Travel Academy Our Website: https://travelhackingmom.com Connect With Us: Newsletter signup: https://travelhackingmom.com/newsletter Instagram: Alex + Pam + Jess | Points & Miles (@travelhackingmom) TikTok: travelhackingmom's Creator Profile Facebook group: Travel Hacking Mom Group | Facebook Links For This Episode:  All About the Cultivisit Benefit:  The Cultivist - A Capital One Benefit - Travel Hacking Mom Cultivist Museums List   Episode Minute By Minute:   0:02 Travel nearly free to Paris! 0:34 Why Paris is at the top of so many travel lists 3:04 Why Alex's first trip to Paris wasn't her favorite 7:54 The jetleg struggle when traveling to Paris 14:20 The best flights and tips to get to Paris  17:00 The best 4-star hotel deal we found in Paris 22:06 Why Pam loves hotel hopping on trips 29:07 A luxury stay Jess highly recommends  34:44 The easiest way to get your ‘player 2' on board 37:20 A breathtaking garden the whole family will love 42:37 Why Jess loves to get a crepe and people watch in Paris 46:43 How to start travel hacking your way to Paris today!  

Dust off your mouse ears and get ready for a Family Trip to Disney! Hey, it's Alex and Jess here, your favorite travel-hacking moms! (Just kidding, Pam! We miss you! Pam is our traveling the world, so it's just us two today.) In this show we're going to share some tips on how you can turn your dream trip to Disneyland into reality without breaking the bank. We'll be covering how to save on flights, hotels, and park tickets, all with the help of points and miles. Plus, our own hacks we have picked up after a few Disney trips! So, let's dive right in! First things first, let's talk about flights. We both prefer to fly Southwest, and our favorite airport to fly into is John Wayne, which is around 20-30 minutes away from Disneyland. It's smaller and easier to navigate than LAX. (Which is a nightmare we try to avoid at all costs) Another good option if you can't find direct flights to John Wayne is Long Beach, another smaller airport that's easy to navigate. One of the biggest differences between Disney World and Disneyland is that Disneyland has a ton of hotel options within walking distance, making it much easier to redeem points and miles. It's also a great place to use your free night certificates from co-branded hotel credit cards like Hyatt, Marriott, or IHG. We both had great experiences using our free night certificates at the Hyatt Place, which is perfect for families, as it can accommodate more than four people. It also offers a complimentary breakfast and is just a short walk from Disneyland. Other hotel options we've tried and loved include the Courtyard by Marriott and the Hilton Garden Inn, both of which are also within walking distance of the park. As for park tickets, it's not always easy to find discounts, but it's definitely possible. In this show we share our #1 website which often has discounted park tickets! Additionally, keep an eye out for promotions from Disneyland and credit card rewards programs, as they may offer discounted or even free tickets from time to time. Disneyland is a fantastic destination for a family vacation, and with the help of points and miles, it doesn't have to cost a fortune. We hope our tips help you save money on your next trip to the Happiest Place on Earth.  Don't forget to share your own tips and experiences in the comments below. Until next time, happy travels! If you wanna learn more about how to travel nearly free with your family, register for our free masterclass via the link below!    Links:  Free Gifts and Resources To Start Your Travel Hacking Journey: Free Webinar: How to Start Traveling for Nearly Free Best Current Credit Card Offers: Best Rewards Card Offers | Travel Hacking Mom Award Travel Academy: Award Travel Academy Our Website: https://travelhackingmom.com Connect With Us: Newsletter signup: https://travelhackingmom.com/newsletter Instagram: Alex + Pam + Jess | Points & Miles (@travelhackingmom) TikTok: travelhackingmom's Creator Profile Facebook group: Travel Hacking Mom Group | Facebook Links For This Episode:  THM Get Away Today Affiliate Link: Get Away Today - Discount DISNEYLAND® Vacations & Beyond Episode Minute By Minute: 1:17 Unpopular Opinion: We like Disneyland over Disney World 4:12 Our hacks for options for flying to Disneyland 7:12 The best hotel options for Dinseyland 8:45 Alex's favorite part about staying Hyatt Dinsey 14:38 Deals that still blow our minds  24:17 The best ways to go about getting your park tickets 26:14 Tips on how to earn Disney points quick  30:00 Budgeting tips for your next Disney trip  

Set foot on the path to liberty, progress, and happiness in today's episode with Brad Chandler as we have a profound and meaningful conversation on how to dramatically change your life and clear the chaos of your personal and business career. Transform your traumas into strengths by listening in!     WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How your subconscious mind impacts how you view the world What're the reasons behind your problems and traumas The value of setting up your vision and critical thinking Mindful ways to respond to people filled with negativity Inspiring advice on finding your true purpose in life     RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Collective Genius Take Brad's FREE self-love quiz at https://www.bradchandler.com/quiz     ABOUT BRAD CHANDLER Brad is the president of Brad Chandler Coaching. During his efforts to help his son overcome extreme anxiety, he discovered his unresolved trauma from his childhood which led to a life of untruth. The untruths he believed in cost him two marriages, $9 million in business mistakes, and the use of alcohol and weed. Through a transformative exercise and ongoing meditation, and neural programming, he changed his life. Now, his mission is to help others achieve the freedom and happiness they deserve. Aside from the coaching program, he is also the co-founder and CEO of Express Homebuyers, where he sets the overall vision for the company's growth in all aspects.     CONNECT WITH BRAD Website: Brad Chandler Linktree: Brad Chandler Facebook Group: How to be Happier - For Entrepreneurs     CONNECT WITH US: If you need help with anything in real estate, please email: invest@rpcinvest.com Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success Facebook Group: Cash Flow Property Facebook Community

The following is an audiobook excerpt from Juraj Bednar's above-titled book, recently listed in the Liberty Under Attack Publications catalog. The chapters are titled: Juraj is the co-founder of Paralelni Polis, the Institute of Crypto-Anarchy, in Prague. They have a bitcoin cafe, workshops, and host a yearly conference, Hackers Congress,… The post Parallel Polis, Parallel Societies, & The Sovereign Individual (Cryptocurrencies: Hack Your Way To A Better Life Audio Teaser) appeared first on The Vonu Podcast.

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Making $200k a year and climbing the corporate ladder seems a dream for many, but making that kind of money doesn't mean you're rich. In today's episode Alan Corey sits down with the host of The Action Academy, entrepreneur and real estate investor, Brian Luebben. At the age of 27 Brian left his 9-5 and became a full time real estate investor. With enough passive income to live financially free, Brian has found his passion in traveling the world and having conversations with other successful investors. You'll learn 4 steps that Brian has taken to achieve financial freedom and hear how house hacking has changed his life forever. Thank you Brian for being on the show! Listen to “The Action Academy” https://brianluebben.com/podcast-2/ Follow Brian on Social Media @brianluebben and @actionacademypodcast Follow Alan on Social Media @realestatemaxi Real Estate Resources: realestatemaxi.com Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold The Secret by Rhonda Byrne 

Derek Sherrell is a real estate investor, ADU builder, and endurance athlete with over 25 years experience in the building/development trade.His first ADU build was a high school project in 1996. That led to a carpenter apprenticeship and a career as one of the youngest licensed building contractors in Oregon. Today, Derek consults with homeowners and investors on how to plan, design, finance, build and hold ADUs. This year, Derek founded ThatADUGuy.com and began an open-source video series designed to guide homeowners through the process of building or converting their own ADUs. He is a guest speaker for events large and small and has been featured on BiggerPockets, One Rentall At A Time, The Intelligent Investor and many other top REI platforms. As a pioneering ADU developer, builder, and investor, Derek brings one of the most comprehensive skill sets to any ADU discussion or instruction. He spends his days running, skiing, talking about ADUs with homeowners, policy makers, builders, and anyone else who will listen.

There have been talks about the 2022 World Cup having been rigged to favor a particular team. But if you call what we saw out in Qatar a rigging, then maybe you don't remember or just don't know what happened 20 years ago. So, in 2002, we were in Asia for the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever. South Korea and Japan had the joint-responsibility of hosting the tournament, and it was history being made for many reasons. First, it was the first time the competition would be held outside America and Europe. And then, it was also the first time that 2 different nations would host a single tournament of the World Cup. And that in itself was a surprising eventuality as South Korea and Japan had actually put in rival bids for the hosting rights of that tournament. Japan had never qualified for the World Cup before then, but it was they who put in the first bid. Then South Korea only came along with their bid as a response to their political and sporting rival. Anyway, FIFA decided the best option would be to grant hosting rights to both nations. But that decision didn't exactly go well with most football fans in America and Europe who accused the football governing body of being corrupt in their host selection process. Does that remind you of another Asian World Cup host?

Have you been thinking about writing a book, but wondered if it was worth the time and effort, or if there was any money that would be made from writing a book? Have you thought about what it takes to become an author who's successful, not just in selling books, but also in building a business? Then, this episode is for you.On this week's episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about how authors can build their businesses around their books, and the lessons I've learned along my entrepreneurial journey of writing my book, “The Art of Apprenticeship: How to Hack Your Way into Any Industry, Land a Kick-Ass Mentor, and Make A Killing Doing What You Love.” Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/Just like he helped me, Chris and his team are passionate about helping other entrepreneurs find their voice, and to scale with purpose and direction.So if you're ready to become that next-level entrepreneur, Chris is your golden ticket! He is hosting an incredible FREE online event to help you get there: The Elevated Entrepreneur Experience - happening 8th-10th November! LINK: https://authorswholead.com/chris

Craig Curelop is an investor, real estate agent, and all around real estate entrepreneur. Craig started his real estate career working for BiggerPockets and quickly graduated into full time entrepreneurship. Craig got his name as "THE FI GUY" while working at BP since he was focusing on how to help regular people achieve financial independence. Craig started his real estate investing career house hacking only a few years ago and since then collected 20 properties all over the country.  Craig recently published a book called "The House Hacking Strategy" and started the Invest2FI podcast.Craig Curelop Social: @thefiguy  This episode is sponsored by:National Lumber: Since 1919, National Lumber has been serving residential and commercial builders, remodelers, architects and consumers in the Baltimore and Chevy Chase area. We feature a full line retail store, lumber yard, comprehensive product showrooms featuring windows, doors, and kitchen and bath cabinetry.Trius Lending Partners: "We are a direct, private money/hard-money & long-term rental lender with headquarters in Maryland & the Mid-Atlantic. We lend on residential investment properties, fix & flip, and rehab projects, commercial properties in the Mid-Atlantic region."The Wealthy Coach Podcast Hey Coaches, Practitioners & Healers! Go from 0 clients to a 6-Figure Online Biz!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Wholesaling and House Hacking are great ways to invest in real estate and will help you to get the money you need to buy and hold real estate. Dwan shows us how she does it and you can to.Get the FREE Real Estate Investing Course: https://masterpassiveincome.com/freecoursesuJoin Us LIVE at REWBCON - https://rewbcon.comGet 10% off your ticket with the promo code: "podcast"// WHAT TO WATCH NEXTStart a Podcast: https://youtu.be/YdKKwSSOnJAMake Money Online: https://youtu.be/WDkRHg3uxR0Flea Market Flipper: https://youtu.be/MYEoeQPT-5E//BEST BUSINESS COURSES I RECOMMENDStart Investing In Real Estate: https://masterpassiveincome.com/coachingStart an Online Business: https://successfullyunemployed.co/p24Start a podcast: https://successfullyunemployed.co/podcourseMake money on Etsy: https://successfullyunemployed.co/goldcityCreate a Facebook Ads Agency: https://successfullyunemployed.co/laptopempiresMake $ from nothing as a Flea Market Flipper: https://successfullyunemployed.co/fleamarketflipperLearn how to invest in land: https://successfullyunemployed.co/retipsterLearn more about Dustin and find resources to build an automatic real estate investing business:https://masterpassiveincome.com/NOTE: This description may contains affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!

If you're like me and constantly are searching for ways to become the best mom and woman you can be, then this episode is for YOU! Joining me today is Author, Serial Entrepreneur, Mother, and Director of Operations for 4BiddenKnowledge, Elisabeth Hoekstra. After having her son, Elisabeth made the decision to finally commit to becoming her best self, so that her son can experience a different childhood than she did. This meant, taking action to heal all of the trauma she's been pushing down her entire life. Through bio-hacking and taking advantage of different modalities, she was able to fully tap into her higher consciousness and start living her BEST LIFE. Hear Elisabeth share her story and how bio-hacking changed not only her way of living, but her entire motherhood experience. Links mentioned in this episode •Bio-Hack Your Best Life with Elisabeth Hoekstra and Billy Carson •Recipe For Elevated Consciousness by Elisabeth Hoekstra •Find a Neuroptimal Trainer Near You Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for products that I recommend or share. If you choose to purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of supportive mamas working towards being the best versions of themselves and BOSS UP, then join us here The Mom Dynasty Guest Social Media Info Elisabeth Hoekstra – @elisabethhoekstra Host: Britt Samuels- @themomdynasty #themomdynasty --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mom-dynasty/support

In this episode we meet Alberto Nikodimov, a realtor, investor and property manager. We learn why it's important for agents to own real estate, the ins and outs of managing short term rentals and explore Alberto's recent house hack deal![0:00] Episode intro[0:24] Show intro[0:59] How Alberto got into real estate and his journey thus far[10:11] Mentor advice: put your money where your mouth is[11:20] Alberto's experience with househacking[21:24] Multi-family appraisal challenges[23:24] Advice for someone who wants to do a househack[26:46] Things they don't tell you in real estate[30:36] When to outsource to people, know your boundaries[35:33] Managing airbnbs and how to set yourself apart (blue gem in there too)[45:34] Advice for investor newbies[47:22] Long vs. short term rentals[49:48] Where Alberto will be in five years[51:22] Is it worth it to hire a short term rental property manager for your properties?[56:57] The last blue gem of the episode[58:40] How to reach out and connect with Alberto[59:24] OutroResources: https://www.instagram.com/bluegemsgroup/

Your home is not an asset because it costs you money every month. Is it possible to turn that around? Is there a way to get a kind of monthly income from your house? My guest today is Christine McCarron has found one!Christine is a real estate agent who found success in house hacking. She is currently teaching middle-aged/older (mature) women how to generate income from their homes.  She uses platforms like Airbnb, taking single-family homes and turning them into multiple/two-family homes. Also, there is the option to subdivide a home and make two one-bedroom units from a 3-bedroom house. Christine has a whole lot more ingenious ideas.Let's dive into the world of house hacking with her!Additional sources:If you're a passionate business builder yourself, visit  http://voltageb2b.com to get in touch now.

Calvin Chin is real estate coach who is focused on helping people create passive income so that they can create passive impact. Our mission in life is to create abundance in people not be focused on being rich but being wealthy in their time and energy. Calvin talks about his experience losing money in the AirBNB Market and how he learned from his mistakes. Listen in as he recommends his listeners who are interested in the AirBNB market take the same approach to focus on market with clear rules and partnerships that will help them avoid risks! [00:01 - 03:42] Opening Segment Calvin started from the Bay area and started investing in real estate while he was in the tech industry He found that the corporate ladder was not fulfilling and decided to invest in real estate instead. Calvin retired from their tech job to become a real estate investor full time He and his partner were able to reach income replacement and then decided to leave their tech job because they wanted to start the new chapter of their life  He has since invested in multifamily properties, Airbnb spaces, and long distance real estate.   [03:42 - 12:13] How to Hack Your Way to Financial Freedom Being the CEO of your life Calvin discusses how they used a roommate hack to get started in real estate investing and how it was a different experience than what they expected Calvin and his partner found a flipper in San Francisco into investing resulted in a loss of 100,000 dollars After learning from the experience, the couple decided to focus on avoiding future mistakes Their philosophy changes and they learned from their mistakes Gaining momentum and gaining confidence   [12:14 - 18:30] Utilizing AirBNB for success Calvin shares that their journey was surrounding themselves with like-minded people that are doing real estate He started out buying single family properties, then scaled up to buying multi family properties Calvin discusses how he uses Airbnb to generate additional income After realizing the potential of Airbnb, the team bought a military base and turned it into an Airbnb property that is now generating $2,000 a month The team pays 15% to 30% of their gross revenue to their property manager Getting the right people that fit the mold and not self-manage  Calvin got her sister involved in the business because she is genuinely interested in learning about the business   [18:31 - 24:22] Partnership is the Key in Real Estate The biggest risk for Airbnb is that the rules could change and the company could be shut down; Airbnb has a backup plan in place to make sure it remains profitable even if this happens; Calvin discusses the different regulations for each state can be minimal or tougher depending on the state the property is located Partnership is key in real estate, as it is a team sport. He shares an important lesson that he learned in real estate He loves to outsource He loves to leverage people if they love doing these things   [24:22 - 27:22] Creating Passive Income And Have A Purpose in Life Calvin shares “Golden Handcuffs Security” He stresses doing monthly checks and being comfortable with the uncomfortable He shares their story of how they went from focusing on real estate to having a purpose in life He share how they started an organization called “Zen Coach University” which is focused on helping people create passive income and have a lasting impact in their community.   [27:23 - 29:14] Closing Segment Calvin shares how he and his students achieve financial freedom Calvin offers his coaching program on his website: Zen Coach University Calvin shares where you can get in contact with him (links below) Quote/s:   “I want to control the things I love doing and my superpower and I love to outsource and leverage other people if they love doing these other things.” – Calvin Chi You can connect with Calvin through Website, LinkedIn, and Instagram WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through LinkedIn   Or send me an email at sujata@luxe-cap.com   Visit my website www.luxe-cap.com or my YouTube channel   Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!

Rarely is anything an overnight success. It can take years of hard work before it pays off, and that can be a hard truth to accept. But there are tips and tricks, or habits really, that you can implement into your daily life to pave the way to a successful future for you and your company. These tricks, that I'm about to share, are a mix of productivity hacks as well as personal life hacks to help you perform at your best and build an extraordinary legacy. With practice, they'll become second nature, and allow you to free up your mental bandwidth to tackle the tasks that will grow your business exponentially. 1. Prioritize Taking Accountability As a business owner, you're responsible not only for your own outcomes, but the outcomes of the people you hire. A great leader has insight into the day-to-day operations of their business and has the ability to empower their team as well as step in when needed. Additionally, you can't expect your team to take accountability for their actions and decisions if you don't set an example first. Taking accountability in everyday situations helps you to learn how to take responsibility for your destiny overall. You are in charge of your success, and when you get into the practice of taking action instead of making excuses, you'll go further than ever. 2. Take Care of Yourself Greatness can't be achieved when your body and your mental health aren't performing optimally. The idea of hustling 24/7 and wearing burnout as a badge of honor is outdated. In order to succeed, you need to take care of your body. That might mean incorporating a consistent workout routine into your day, whether that's early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Some people prefer to start their day by getting their body moving, which may actually promote greater productivity. Pay attention to how your body feels throughout the day. Are you getting enough sleep? Or are you powering through on a bad night's sleep? According to a 2016 business school study, leaders who prioritized sleep were perceived as more charismatic. 3. Turn Off as Many Notifications as You Can Phones can be the primary way in which you do your work, but they can also be incredibly distracting. Turning off notifications to the apps that you don't need to be looking at can help you focus and be more productive. Even if you use social media for your business, block off some time each day on your calendar as the designated time to engage with your social media audience. That way, your train of thought and workflow aren't interrupted each time your phone pings with a new like or comment. You can even check out some apps that help limit your screen time, so you can spend your time building your ideal business. One trick to avoiding distractions is putting your phone face down, turn off sounds and vibrations, or even put the phone in another room, while you work on the task at hand. 4. Never Stop Learning The true secret to greatness is not being someone who knows everything, but being someone who is curious about everything. When you acknowledge what you don't know and ask questions to learn more, you have the potential to increase your knowledge exponentially. Being open to learning helps you stay relevant to current trends. Not sure why you should use a specific platform for your business? Instead of writing it off because you don't know how to use it, spend some time diving into the opportunities to reach your audience on a new platform, or grow your audience base into a newer demographic. Being able to admit you don't know something is a strength, and it frees you of the fear that people will think you don't know everything because by your own words, you don't. 5. Block Off Your Time It can be hard to hop from one task to another, or deal with multiple people asking you questions. Take control of your own schedule and block off time for the various tasks you need to do. That way, you can streamline your workflow and free up mental bandwidth to deal with whatever's in front of you during that time block. If you're more productive in the mornings, set aside a couple of hours to work on bigger tasks. Include blocking off time for things like visionary strategizing. Being able to brainstorm and have the space to read, listen to podcasts, or just let inspiration strike you in general, is hugely beneficial to the growth and success of your business. An example of time blocking on your calendar could be exercising from 7am to 8am, working on the next quarter's strategy from 8am to 10am, responding to emails from 10am to 10:30am, answering team questions from 10:30am to 11am, and so forth for the rest of your day. Blocking off time also gets you into the practice of setting boundaries, which are necessary for making sure you get the time or support you need to achieve greatness. Some of the most productive people in the world swear by time blocking. Ever heard of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Michael Hyatt, or Cal Newport? Yep – they are all time-blockers. They're squeezing every drop of productivity from their days, and so can you. 6. Surround Yourself with People Who Inspire You When you surround yourself with people who inspire you, you create an atmosphere for growth. A successful mindset is contagious, and you will learn more from people who have strengths to complement your weaknesses. Running a business can be isolating at times, which is why it's important to connect with other business owners and entrepreneurs. Not only will they understand what you go through with your business, they'll be able to support you as you inevitably face challenges while building your legacy. Together, you can continue to inspire and motivate one another. 7. Keep a Notepad By Your Bed You never know when a great idea is going to hit you. The most practical tip of this list is to keep a notepad by your bed, or just near you at all times. Maybe it's easier for you to track ideas on your phone, though that could undermine tip #3 if your phone just serves to distract you further. Entrepreneurs tend to struggle with perfectionism, so make sure that doesn't happen when you jot down ideas. They don't need to be fully fleshed out—just get them down, physically on paper, so you can revisit them and think through them later on. Writing things down, instead of thinking them or even typing them out, can enable a higher level of thinking. 8. Embrace Making Mistakes As cliché as it sounds, making mistakes is a part of life. But what can be debilitating is letting a fear of making mistakes limit your ability to grow. Instead of fearing mistakes, embrace them! When you fear mistakes, it makes you unable and unwilling to try new things. Instead, when you embrace failure, it takes away its power over you. So, you might fail….so what? You'll learn from it and get even stronger. By following these eight tips, you'll find yourself even stronger as a leader and as an individual. You may not notice the changes overnight, but they'll be there. Stop being stagnant in your growth and take actionable steps to hack your way to greatness. For more help on creating your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ The Results Accelerator™ Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you. 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Author of Excuses Don't Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Rarely is anything an overnight success. It can take years of hard work before it pays off, and that can be a hard truth to accept. But there are tips and tricks, or habits really, that you can implement into your daily life to pave the way to a successful future for you and your company. These tricks, that I'm about to share, are a mix of productivity hacks as well as personal life hacks to help you perform at your best and build an extraordinary legacy. With practice, they'll become second nature, and allow you to free up your mental bandwidth to tackle the tasks that will grow your business exponentially. 1. Prioritize Taking Accountability As a business owner, you're responsible not only for your own outcomes, but the outcomes of the people you hire. A great leader has insight into the day-to-day operations of their business and has the ability to empower their team as well as step in when needed. Additionally, you can't expect your team to take accountability for their actions and decisions if you don't set an example first. Taking accountability in everyday situations helps you to learn how to take responsibility for your destiny overall. You are in charge of your success, and when you get into the practice of taking action instead of making excuses, you'll go further than ever. 2. Take Care of Yourself Greatness can't be achieved when your body and your mental health aren't performing optimally. The idea of hustling 24/7 and wearing burnout as a badge of honor is outdated. In order to succeed, you need to take care of your body. That might mean incorporating a consistent workout routine into your day, whether that's early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Some people prefer to start their day by getting their body moving, which may actually promote greater productivity. Pay attention to how your body feels throughout the day. Are you getting enough sleep? Or are you powering through on a bad night's sleep? According to a 2016 business school study, leaders who prioritized sleep were perceived as more charismatic. 3. Turn Off as Many Notifications as You Can Phones can be the primary way in which you do your work, but they can also be incredibly distracting. Turning off notifications to the apps that you don't need to be looking at can help you focus and be more productive. Even if you use social media for your business, block off some time each day on your calendar as the designated time to engage with your social media audience. That way, your train of thought and workflow aren't interrupted each time your phone pings with a new like or comment. You can even check out some apps that help limit your screen time, so you can spend your time building your ideal business. One trick to avoiding distractions is putting your phone face down, turn off sounds and vibrations, or even put the phone in another room, while you work on the task at hand. 4. Never Stop Learning The true secret to greatness is not being someone who knows everything, but being someone who is curious about everything. When you acknowledge what you don't know and ask questions to learn more, you have the potential to increase your knowledge exponentially. Being open to learning helps you stay relevant to current trends. Not sure why you should use a specific platform for your business? Instead of writing it off because you don't know how to use it, spend some time diving into the opportunities to reach your audience on a new platform, or grow your audience base into a newer demographic. Being able to admit you don't know something is a strength, and it frees you of the fear that people will think you don't know everything because by your own words, you don't. 5. Block Off Your Time It can be hard to hop from one task to another, or deal with multiple people asking you questions. Take control of your own schedule and block off time for the various tasks you need to do. That way, you can streamline your workflow and free up mental bandwidth to deal with whatever's in front of you during that time block. If you're more productive in the mornings, set aside a couple of hours to work on bigger tasks. Include blocking off time for things like visionary strategizing. Being able to brainstorm and have the space to read, listen to podcasts, or just let inspiration strike you in general, is hugely beneficial to the growth and success of your business. An example of time blocking on your calendar could be exercising from 7am to 8am, working on the next quarter's strategy from 8am to 10am, responding to emails from 10am to 10:30am, answering team questions from 10:30am to 11am, and so forth for the rest of your day. Blocking off time also gets you into the practice of setting boundaries, which are necessary for making sure you get the time or support you need to achieve greatness. Some of the most productive people in the world swear by time blocking. Ever heard of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Michael Hyatt, or Cal Newport? Yep – they are all time-blockers. They're squeezing every drop of productivity from their days, and so can you. 6. Surround Yourself with People Who Inspire You When you surround yourself with people who inspire you, you create an atmosphere for growth. A successful mindset is contagious, and you will learn more from people who have strengths to complement your weaknesses. Running a business can be isolating at times, which is why it's important to connect with other business owners and entrepreneurs. Not only will they understand what you go through with your business, they'll be able to support you as you inevitably face challenges while building your legacy. Together, you can continue to inspire and motivate one another. 7. Keep a Notepad By Your Bed You never know when a great idea is going to hit you. The most practical tip of this list is to keep a notepad by your bed, or just near you at all times. Maybe it's easier for you to track ideas on your phone, though that could undermine tip #3 if your phone just serves to distract you further. Entrepreneurs tend to struggle with perfectionism, so make sure that doesn't happen when you jot down ideas. They don't need to be fully fleshed out—just get them down, physically on paper, so you can revisit them and think through them later on. Writing things down, instead of thinking them or even typing them out, can enable a higher level of thinking. 8. Embrace Making Mistakes As cliché as it sounds, making mistakes is a part of life. But what can be debilitating is letting a fear of making mistakes limit your ability to grow. Instead of fearing mistakes, embrace them! When you fear mistakes, it makes you unable and unwilling to try new things. Instead, when you embrace failure, it takes away its power over you. So, you might fail….so what? You'll learn from it and get even stronger. By following these eight tips, you'll find yourself even stronger as a leader and as an individual. You may not notice the changes overnight, but they'll be there. Stop being stagnant in your growth and take actionable steps to hack your way to greatness. For more help on creating your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ The Results Accelerator™ Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you. Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach) - Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) - Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach) - Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/) - Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/) As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/. Author of Excuses Don't Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

[[:encoded, "Rarely is anything an overnight success. It can take years of hard work before it pays off, and that can be a hard truth to accept. But there are tips and tricks, or habits really, that you can implement into your daily life to pave the way to a successful future for you and your company.nnThese tricks, that I'm about to share, are a mix of productivity hacks as well as personal life hacks to help you perform at your best and build an extraordinary legacy. With practice, they'll become second nature, and allow you to free up your mental bandwidth to tackle the tasks that will grow your business exponentially.nn1. Prioritize Taking AccountabilitynAs a business owner, you're responsible not only for your own outcomes, but the outcomes of the people you hire. A great leader has insight into the day-to-day operations of their business and has the ability to empower their team as well as step in when needed. Additionally, you can't expect your team to take accountability for their actions and decisions if you don't set an example first.nnTaking accountability in everyday situations helps you to learn how to take responsibility for your destiny overall. You are in charge of your success, and when you get into the practice of taking action instead of making excuses, you'll go further than ever.nn2. Take Care of YourselfnGreatness can't be achieved when your body and your mental health aren't performing optimally. The idea of hustling 24/7 and wearing burnout as a badge of honor is outdated. In order to succeed, you need to take care of your body.nnThat might mean incorporating a consistent workout routine into your day, whether that's early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Some people prefer to start their day by getting their body moving, which may actually promote greater productivity.nnPay attention to how your body feels throughout the day. Are you getting enough sleep? Or are you powering through on a bad night's sleep? According to a 2016 business school study, leaders who prioritized sleep were perceived as more charismatic.nn3. Turn Off as Many Notifications as You CannPhones can be the primary way in which you do your work, but they can also be incredibly distracting. Turning off notifications to the apps that you don't need to be looking at can help you focus and be more productive.nnEven if you use social media for your business, block off some time each day on your calendar as the designated time to engage with your social media audience. That way, your train of thought and workflow aren't interrupted each time your phone pings with a new like or comment. You can even check out some apps that help limit your screen time, so you can spend your time building your ideal business.nnOne trick to avoiding distractions is putting your phone face down, turn off sounds and vibrations, or even put the phone in another room, while you work on the task at hand.nn4. Never Stop LearningnThe true secret to greatness is not being someone who knows everything, but being someone who is curious about everything. When you acknowledge what you don't know and ask questions to learn more, you have the potential to increase your knowledge exponentially.nnBeing open to learning helps you stay relevant to current trends. Not sure why you should use a specific platform for your business? Instead of writing it off because you don't know how to use it, spend some time diving into the opportunities to reach your audience on a new platform, or grow your audience base into a newer demographic.nnBeing able to admit you don't know something is a strength, and it frees you of the fear that people will think you don't know everything because by your own words, you don't.nn5. Block Off Your TimenIt can be hard to hop from one task to another, or deal with multiple people asking you questions.Support the show

On today's podcast, I have special guest, Wylie McGraw Wylie is a former star athlete, competitive bull rider, and 3-tour combat veteran. His work is the proverbial “Navy SEAL Training” equivalent to high performance and leadership development – pushing even the elite beyond their limits so they not only hit their peak but sustain it.Wylie's formal title is Performance Accelerator. He has been named a “secret weapon” by some of the most influential leaders across industries from Wall St., Hollywood, Professional Sports, Fortune 500 companies, Personal Development, and everything in between.Have a listen.Where to connect with Wylie:https://www.wyliemcgraw.com/anti-retreat/www.wyliemcgraw.com

Dean and Michael talk about intensity, hard work, and why you should stop trying to hack your way to success. Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation.  Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/deansweetman (https://twitter.com/deansweetman) Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle (https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle) Follow us on https://my.captivate.fm/Instagram (Instagram), https://twitter.com/KingsPriestsPod (Twitter) & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZvmgB35iOFoX2bncPdqmw (YouTube) and feel free to shoot us an email at mw@vast.faith with any feedback, recommendations, questions or ideas for future topics of conversation. 

Growth teams are cross-functional teams that have a clear goal - help customers get value from a SaaS service by improving the product itself. Great growth teams are metrics-driven and obsessed with the user experience. They optimize to experiment, learn and iterate fast. In this episode, I interviewed Laura Brouckman, the engineering leader of Confluent Cloud's growth team - about the value that growth teams bring to the right companies, the team culture that leads to success and the hardest challenges that they are facing (hint: data is the problem, and the solution). Growth engineering sounds fun? Laura is hiring: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brouckman-792a41aa/ Want more SaaS engineering conversations? Join our Slack: https://launchpass.com/all-about-saas

Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's how a few tweaks to your house could save you big bucks. Hosted by Frances Cook. Just about everyone wants to cut back on their boring bills, so they can have more money to spend on the fun things in life.  The biggest expenses for the average person are housing, transport and food, with housing easily taking out first place.  The best thing about this, is if you cut your bills there, you won't have to think about it again. You simply create a smarter, cheaper system once, then carry on with your new adapted life.  So the idea of setting up a house that pays its own bills has always appealed to me.  Why pay for power when I could harvest it myself from the sun? Why turn on the heater, when I could live in a house that's built to automatically circulate heat?  What's greener and better for the planet is often also better for our wallets, so it's a win-win.  But how do you know what's worth doing, and what's just greenwashing from a clever salesperson who wants your money?  For the latest Cooking the Books podcast I talked to Sam Archer from the Green Building Council, and Ian Watt from Construction Marketing Services.  We discussed the easy fixes that can save money, when it's worth making a bigger investment for something like double glazing, and what they think of energy ratings for houses.  If you have a question about this podcast, or question you'd like answered in the next one, come and talk to me about it. I'm on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookJournalist/ Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/francescooknz/ and Twitter here https://twitter.com/FrancesCook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Barry is a world-renowned Mentalist, Magician & Subconscious Mind specialist. He inspires audiences to breakthrough performance barriers and reprogramme their subconscious minds to accomplish their biggest goals. If you're listening to this podcast, you clearly want to live the life you desire. And, I'm sure you're already doing that to a capacity, but you want more. It's not that you're not happy, but you're not settling. That's why you're here and that's why Keith is joining us today.  Grab Keith's new book here: https://amzn.to/3uAvPW7 Watch all of our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd2hmzAHxclueNMFVz6he8w Check out Keith's TEDx Talk (seriously, it's incredibly entertaining): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6xC450SKiM RATE ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE ✅ SHARE

Welcome to signals from the frontline, your every Wednesday live cast brought to you by frontline gaming. This week the guy's talk Tourney/LVO HACKS, and try and make your life easy. and go over some Faction Race Show Downs! Check us out Live every Wednesday at 9PM EST / 6PM PST! Sub on Youtube https://bit.ly/3pYAexO Follow on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/frontlinegaming_tv Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FrontlineGaming Or listen wherever quality podcasts are found! Hosted by: Seth Oster, Shelby Hall and Kicker "Yes That's His Real Name and he is That Excited" Kalozdi Produced by: Richard Hughes Edited by : James Gallegos

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“If you have a weak stomach, do not invest in hands on real estate. If you want to get into real estate, do REITs, do syndications, do things where you're not directly involved, but a lot of learning lessons.”-Cody BermanCody Berman is the creator of Fly To FI, and CO hosts of the FI shows. Cody quit his corporate banking job at 22 to pursue entrepreneurship full time, he has found success working on many different types of side hustles and creating multiple streams of passive income.In this episode, Trevor and Cody discuss:-How Cody started in real estate investing and his portfolio-The house hacking strategies-Buying properties through commercial loan-Investing outside Massachusetts-How to deal with family and friends who don't see the benefits of real estate investing-Learning experiences in real estate investing-Tips to overcome the challenges in real estate investing-How to Prepare for Potential Problems in Your Rental Property-The mindset you need to have to start investing in real estate-The difference between passive income and side hustles-And a lot more!

Find out how psychotherapist, life coach, author, and speaker Nikki Speaks has Bio-Hacked her way to health.Nikki Speaks:Website - nikkispeakstherapy.comIG - @nikki.speaksElisabeth Hoekstra -Website: elisabethihoekstra.comIG: @elisabethihoekstraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamelisabethhoekstraLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethihoekstra/Twitter: @LishoekstraTikTok: @elisabethihoekstraGrounding products -https://www.earthing.com/?rfsn=5982755.76007beYou can now own shares in 4biddenknowledge Inc. Join the movement, become an investor in a fast-growing, profitable business!  https://us.trucrowd.com/equity/offer-summary/4BiddenKnowledgeFor more info visit http://4biddenknowledge.com4biddenknowledge TV https://www.4biddenknowledge.tv/browseRolls Royce Ghost Giveaway by Billy Carson. Proceeds go to help underprivileged children     http://4biddenknowledge.com/giveawaysWoke Doesn't Mean Broke by Billy Carson. Buy The Book  https://www.4biddenknowledge.com/online-store/Woke-Doesnt-Mean-Broke-by-Billy-Carson-p253782102Available Workshops on Eventbrite organised by Billy Carson:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/billy-carson-321201994474biddenknowledge on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/4biddenKnowledge30 Day Free Trial 4biddenknowledge TV - http://4BK.TV USE COUPON CODE 30DAYSFREE

When Craig and his wife were married they were starting from zero financially. Through hard focused work and the use of some “house hacking” and “credit card hacking” strategies, Craig was able to acquire how first investment properties fast AND travel to 13 countries at the same time. In this episode we will talk about how he pulled it off and how you can too! If you want to learn more about joining my mastermind group and getting access to my 6 week clarity course - send me a DM on Instagram @alexmartinsen_

Welcome to the GlowGetter podcast with Lissa Yanak, a therapist turned life coach and 2x cancer thriver. Together, we explore ways to pursue a happier, more vibrant life together. In this episode, Lissa breaks down 6 easy steps toward making BIG changes in your life, 3 focusing on the "why" and 3 focusing on the "what". She also shares why she thinks major progress can be made in only 5 minutes a day. Until next time, let's glow! www.lissayanak.com

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Fred Melanson is the Founder and CEO of Bliinx, a relationship assistant that helps you manage follow-ups and catches blind spots in your customer relationships so you can nurture more opportunities without using generic automated sequences or spend hours and hours doing manual work. In this episode, we talk about: Fred's hack to networking and venture capital Starting a business straight out of college Product-Led-Growth and what it means for sales And much more... This podcast is brought to you by Postal.io, A Curated Experience Marketing Platform that Helps You Cut Through the Noise. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to grow this show and find the best guests possible for you. Follow The Podcast: Apple/Spotify: Millennial Sales Twitter: @TommyTahoe Instagram: @TommyTahoe YouTube: TommyTahoe Website: Millennialmomentum.net

This week on Mind Body Success, we explore the topics of mindset and mindfulness with the CEO of Authors Who Lead, Azul Terronez. We talk about releasing our expectations and turning inwards to gain the necessary confidence to take the leap in starting a personal project. Azul also shares his own journey from educator to best-selling author and book coach, and how his shift in mindset has helped him achieve his lifelong goals. If you want to learn how to incorporate mindfulness and personal development into your everyday life, this week's episode will divulge some of Azul Teronez's best kept secrets on living a more productive and well-balanced lifestyle. Azul Terronez is a former educator, best-selling author, book coach, and CEO of the six-figure company Authors Who Lead. He has coached Wall Street CEOs, health and wellness gurus, and Emmy award-winning producers to help build their confidence, improve their productivity, and increase their visibility within a company. Join us on this week's episode as we learn more about Azul's personal journey from teaching in the classroom to finding the courage by taking the leap in writing his first book. He even shares some of his personally favourite authors who have shifted his mindset and have helped him along his journey. We talk through the best tips, tools, and strategies to overcome challenges and live a life of prosperity and abundance. Buckle-in for an exciting episode on how you can gain the inner confidence and mindset you need to help you reach your lifelong goals! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Building the necessary self-confidence to help you achieve your goals. Incorporating a positive mindset and achieving mindfulness in your everyday work. Learning how to shift away from the ‘editor mindset' in order to begin a personal project. Exploring whether creativity is something that is innately human or a process that is teachable. Finding and creating unique ideas that have the ability to ignite an inner passion . Resources Mentioned: Authors Who Lead The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks The Joy of Genius: The Next Step Beyond the Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Conscious Luck: Eight Secrets to Intentionally Change Your Fortune by Gay Hendricks and Carol Kline What Makes a Good Teacher Great? TedxSantoDomingo, Azul Terronez The Smart Passive Income Podcast with Pat Flynn The Art of Apprenticeship: How to Hack Your Way into Any Industry, Land a Kick-Ass Mentor, and Make A Killing Doing What You Love by Azul Terronez Will it Fly? by Pat Flynn Authors Who Lead Summit Guest Info Connect with Azul on his website Authors Who Lead or join the Authors Who Lead Summit to learn more. Follow Us: Apple Podcasts Spotify Transcript Alison Swerdloff: [00:00:00] Welcome to Mind Body Success with your hosts Alison Swerdloff and Dr. Liesa Harte. Listen along as we take you on a life-changing journey into creating success by incorporating mindfulness, self-care, mindset, and personal development. Open your mind, let your adventurous side out, and allow us to motivate you to remove the hustle and overwhelm while shifting your current reality to the life of your dreams. Through conversations with high achievers, you will learn tips, tools, and strategies to overcome challenges and live a life of prosperity and abundance. Let the adventure begin! Welcome to Mind Body Success. Liesa and I are happy you've joined us today for this conversation with Azul Terronez, a former educator, best-selling author, book coach, and CEO of the six figure company Authors Who Lead. In his capacity as the CEO of the company, Azul has enabled Wall Street CEOs and health and wellness gurus sell tens of thousands of books. He's the host of the podcast Authors Who Lead and serves as a creativity coach with CEO's and Emmy award-winning producers to build their confidence, improve productivity, increase their visibility within their companies. Following two decades in education, where he served as a teacher, principal and founding faculty member of High Tech High Graduate School of Education—I will personally want to hear more about that—he has been a keynote speaker and hosted a TEDx talk entitled “What makes a good teacher?”. Azul, thank you so much for joining us today. Azul Terronez: [00:01:48] Thank you so much Alison for having me and you as well. Dr. Liesa Harte: [00:01:52] So, I loved your TEDx talk. Azul Terronez: [00:01:56] Thank you. Dr. Liesa Harte: [00:01:57] I have six children and this is my, you know, so very inspiring. And then I realized when I was preparing that that is a former chapter. And then now you're a creativity coach and have this successful business. So, I was wondering what caused you to shift from being a classroom teacher? And, I realize now that you were principal and school founder also, but it seemed like you really loved the classroom—to now being a creativity coach. Azul Terronez: [00:02:28] Yeah. Well, that's a great question. I think along the way, because I went into teaching in-between things, you know, it's sort of the thing where I couldn't find a job and I was working in television at the time and television jobs come and go, you try to get a job. And I had some background directing children's theater, and I saw a job meeting someone that could speak Spanish, at least mildly, and to be able to work with kids. I didn't ever have a degree in education nor any teaching credential, but they were desperate and they hired me. And, uh, I stayed there for a year and then realized that I had to go back to school and I was like, I'm not sure I'm ready to go back to school again. I had just finished graduate school in a totally different field, so I wasn't necessarily planning to stay, but the kids just kept me there. Man, they taught me more than any of those degrees ever did and so that was really the reason I stayed. Education has its, I have my own, you know, discrepancies with the way it's done, but what I did learn and pushing back on the things that I thought needed to change as the kids were the ones that had all the answers. So, one of my students, we were doing a book fair. When I got into publishing about 2007/2008, my goal was to help every young person that was in my classroom; every eighth grader would graduate as a published author. So, I started publishing students and I had a fair one day of all their books. So it was a book fair, but it was of their published works and people were coming to see their books. And one of the students came to me and said, Mr. Tarnas, where's your book? I want to put it out. And for a second, I thought, you know, I could just lie here and say I was too busy. I focused all about you. And the truth was, I was just scared, and I told them, I said, look, I'm just really afraid to put myself out there. And he said, you don't need to be afraid. And he shrugged his shoulders and walked off. And that's when I realized that I had been telling kids, you can do anything you want, anything you put your mind to, but I wasn't accepting it for myself. So, I started after that to write books, I no longer just talked about it and worried about it, spending 24 years thinking about writing a book, I finally wrote it in 30 days because of that sort of bigger 'why', and that changed my life. And that's where I met Pat Flynn and The Smart Passive Income Podcast, who was also like, wow, you wrote a book in 30 days? We need to talk because I want to know how you did that, and so my life shifted from that moment. It was really an internal shift that came from a kid. Alison Swerdloff: [00:04:51] I want to learn how you did that. Azul Terronez: [00:04:56] You know, I'm glad this is about mindset because honestly it was a mindset. It wasn't that I didn't have the knowledge. You know, I was very skilled in helping people publish books; I knew what it would take, I knew how to run things on Amazon, that wasn't my issue. My issue was believing that my voice was worthy, that it would be any good, could I really get it done? I started before, but never finished. Would anybody read this? Mm-hmm, which is what was in my head. And that's why, I tell you, kids do the most amazing things by just calling you out in a really beautiful way, which is you don't need to be afraid. And the shift was for me, why am I doing this? My 'why' was I really want to figure out how these wonderful people make a living online and travel the world and work from their laptop. I'm in education, locked in a cage, it felt like. I had no idea how people were doing this. So my shift was, I was determined, and I only spent an hour a day. I wasn't spending, you know, 10 hours a day writing a book. I've built a system that realized I had to undo all the training that I had in my mind from schools about what a book is and what it isn't and that's what really helped me. Alison Swerdloff: [00:06:01] So when did you publish your first book? Azul Terronez: [00:06:03] Uh, it was 2014, um, in the fall 2014 was the first book that I published as, under my name, that I wasn't a ghost writer. I've written other books, which is great when they're all, they become number one and have 605-star reviews. But if you're not the one with your name on it, it's easy to just hide behind that. I still struggle with it, to be honest, I have to remind myself how important it is to shine. Alison Swerdloff: [00:06:26] What led you to starting your podcast? Azul Terronez: [00:06:29] You know, it was a little bit selfish in some regards. I wanted to have conversations with authors because I've only had conversations with teachers and educators and I spoke and train teachers all over the world, from Barcelona to Shanghai to Canada to Chile. So, I've had an incredible education life, but I didn't really know too many people out of education. So, I wanted to start interviewing authors and ask them, how did you get here? Did you really write this book? Is your, your name's on it, did you write it or are you just the author? I wanted to know. I wanted people to hear that it wasn't as hard as they thought, or it was every bit as hard as they thought. And my goal, ultimately, was starting. I wanted to be able to interview Gay Hendricks of the book The Big Leap because I really admired him. And, I thought, I'm going to stick at this until I interview him, at least, you know? And, after the first time, I thought I quit. I was so tired of doing it already 10 episodes in. And I was like, there's no way, but I had one author on my show who was a coauthor with him, and I asked, could you ask if he'd be on my show? And she said, yes. So, I, you know, that was, that happened a few months ago. That was amazing. So that was, I've gotten to interview such amazing authors, but like being able to interview him was a goal. So, that was really the main reason. Now, I do love to serve people and help them, but at the beginning, I was motivated from within. Alison Swerdloff: [00:07:54] Now, how do you incorporate mindset and mindfulness in your work with your clients? How do you help them shift their mindset and work with mindfulness? Azul Terronez: [00:08:06] Ya, so that's a great question. So, what I've noticed and part of it was, I was part of the problem, is that we in schools don't teach people to be writers and we definitely don't teach them to be authors or have author mindsets. We teach them to be editors. And what I mean by that is we know we're going to get a grade; we know there's a certain criteria, rubric, thing you have to follow to get the grade, and we edit to the grade. I'm an A student so I will do what it takes to get an A. I'm a B student, what I need to get is a B. So, we type, we edit, we write, we edit it, we delete, we edit, our minds constantly editing towards, will this be good enough for the teacher? And so, we have an editor's brain, so we've been trained to be editors. So that part of your brain is that left side of your brain is really useful to correct and make corrections to pieces of work. It's really poor for creativity. So, what I do for my mindful thinking is I don't let my students or my clients think about writing as words. I make them draw their book first. I say, I want you to draw your book. And a lot of them are resistant. You could imagine doctors, lawyers, dentists, really struggling with this. They're like, I can't draw. I'm like, good. You think you can't draw? So, we're gonna work with that. So, draw me what, you know, use a picture of symbols colors, or show me your book idea. And that is really valuable because it allows them to detach them from having to be right. Um, and that's one of the mindful practices, if you can stop attaching to this 'it's gotta be good' or 'it's gotta be right', and then you actually start to find your way through your story, your truth. If not, what creeps in is what people know as imposter syndrome or writer's block—which isn't a thing, writer's block is a made-up thing. Uh, we don't get plumber's block or carpenter's block or hairstylist block, right? We don't. We get writer's block because it's so much easier to say that there's something I can't do, and really, it's a mindfulness practice that needs to shift. So drawing your book helps you start to talk about a book and see it's real. Words are just the things you put there because you can't be there with the person—reading their book, you know, reading your story, you know, talking to them. And I tell people, people want to be with you. Your words are just part of that. So, once they can detach from their words, they can actually start telling their story. And I don't let them write for a long time, like six weeks into our programs, because I want them to figure out their message. Why are they the unique messenger? I don't want them to focus on the words. That's because their editor brain constantly wants to try to make something right before it's even an idea. And the best books are not the books that are even read or memorized. The best books are the ones that people talk about. Hey, hey, Alison, you look like you're very cheerful and you're upbeat these days. What's going on? You're like, gosh, I've been reading this book, Happiness and Cheerful, Mindfulness, whatever the book is. You're like, I think that's great. I should get that book, right? That's how books have a life, but too many authors are worried about the words and the words are just slightly the best you can do, because if I had a chance to sit and have lunch with Oprah and talk to her about her life and how she got here, I'd much rather do that than read her book about her life. And that's the truth for every human being. We'd much rather be in-person learning about who they are. And so, that mindfulness shift helps authors release all this expectation that it's supposed to be something big. And once they do that, they actually can start showing up on the page. Alison Swerdloff: [00:11:28] Interesting, that's my thought process on writing the books that I've been talking about writing for a year. Azul Terronez: [00:11:37] Ya, because if you believe your book is already in you, then you won't worry about, I have to create a book. You're not creating anything. It is in you, mainly in you, who you are a human. Again, where I learned this was from children. So, as you know, when you get along in years and you start to teach other people, they call you a master teacher, which is just sort of silly. You really don't know anything more than when you started, but I would go do demonstration lessons in classrooms, and I would go in to teach writing and authorship to kindergarten classes and I'd hand out the paper. You remember that paper that has that brownish paper? And I'd hand out colors and I said, okay, everyone, we're going to write a book! And those kids would get so excited, we're going to tell stories and I'd say, you ready? Set, go. And they would just start going. And the teacher was like, oh, we don't have, they don't have writing skills yet, just some of them know the alphabet. I go, don't worry. And they were writing and scribbling, drawing. And then I'd say, time's up and I'd go over to Jose. Jose, show me your, let's go over your story. And it'd be scribbles, I mean, not even pretending like it's writing, but really not much. I said, Jose, what's this about? Well, this is a story about a young aunt who on the way home from school got in trouble. He got lost. Oh, my goodness. And so his mom, who's an elephant, also went looking for him and she got lost. She got stuck in a tree and Jose would go on and tell this beautiful story. And he would fall along on his pictures, falling the doodles, he had it perfectly visioned out and then he would have a beautiful ending. And I said, that's quite a wonderful story. Stories live in you. Words are just the thing you use so that you can pass them on. So, I try to tell people, stop trying to write with words, words aren't the thing, you are the thing. Your imagination, your creativity, your unique view of the world is the thing. And once you start to understand that you stop having all this anxiety because you can't be wrong, how can creativity be wrong? So even if we're writing a very serious book, a very technical book or a memoir, it still has that same principle of it's within you—that the book comes not from your head alone. Not just words, you know, grammatically correct words, that's just what we're trained and that's unfortunately why most people who graduate with a degree in English and/or creative writing don't ever publish a book because they're trained in a way that makes it difficult to believe that they are the ones meant to share their story. Alison Swerdloff: [00:14:01] Very interesting. You've sparked something in Liesa, I can see it in her face. Dr. Liesa Harte: [00:14:13] My first question that came to me when I found out that you are a creativity coach, I'd never heard of a creativity coach. So I was going to ask you, can you really coach creativity, but obviously you can, you've already described it so beautifully, oh my gosh. I mean, I could almost cry. It's like this is so wonderful. Everyone needs to hear you, so glad you're here. Azul Terronez: [00:14:35] I was asked by the co-founder of the Stanford Design School, which was designed, built for engineers to have a more empathetic look at design, the human element. He said, Azul would you be interested in the project teaching creativity? I said, possibly, tell me more. He says, we want to see if we can teach AI (artificial intelligence) to be creative. Well, we're not going to destroy the earth, are we? What are we talking about here? He's like, no, we're just curious about this notion we've, anything mathematical or logical, we've been able to have computers learn. Creativity, we're wondering is that something that innately human or is it teachable? I said, I'm wondering that the biggest problem with, when I go into organizations that are wondering about innovation or creativity and I look around, I said, oh, you don't have a creativity problem. You have a curiosity problem because creativity comes from curiosity. And I don't see any evidence of questions or curiosities anywhere in here and that's your problem. So, where's the opportunity to be curious? And so, my wonder about artificial intelligence is can you teach artificial intelligence to be curious? Because curiosity doesn't have a reason to exist. It just, it's a notion that just lives in you, right. So, I don't know about that, but what I've learned is that I'm not training people to be creative. I'm retraining them to connect to the part of their body and their brain that is creative without them. You don't teach kids to be creative; schools basically undermine creativity and teach them to be compliant, which is different. Sir Ken Robinson talks a lot about schools being the result of killing creativity. I would agree, and it's intentional, it's not a mistake. It's not that we don't know we're doing it in education, we want them to stand up when the bell goes off, we want them to sit down, get their pencil out, we want them to have the behaviors of workers. We don't want them to pause, stop, reflect, question. Alison Swerdloff: [00:16:25] Right? Azul Terronez: [00:16:26] And that's where creativity comes from. Alison Swerdloff: [00:16:28] You know, it's interesting you say that because my daughter is an elementary school teacher, and she has always said she does not want to work with kids above third grade. Part of it, you know, they start getting personalities. And the other part is, she is young at heart. And her mindset is always the creative aspect of things and once you get above third grade, creativity goes out the window. Azul Terronez: [00:16:58] Yeah, well think about it. So, we're all expected to be able to read by third grade and at least have the beginnings of writing, basic writing. And after that, if you don't cling onto it, you're sort of out of luck. That was my problem. I'm pretty severely dyslexic. I don't, I couldn't read at third grade, I flunked freshman English at UCLA. I had to take it again, even though I have a master's degree from UCLA. Ironically, I became an English teacher and a book coach and a creativity coach, but it wasn't because I was good at reading. What I was really good at is everyone else was focusing on the words and I was focusing on what's really happening underneath the surface? What's the subconscious thing that people are thinking here. What's my observation? Why would this be happening? And I'd get, they'd stop me say, okay, did you read that paragraph? What'd you get from it? And I would say something totally right, but it wouldn't be because of the words. I was trying to process this other thing. So, it's just a, it was an intuition built up out of necessity because I couldn't catch up and read the words. I'd go read the book three times just to be able to process what they were doing, but it became a superpower because it's the thing that helped so many kids because I couldn't teach them to the way everyone else was teaching them. I taught them to be authors at a young age. So, when my students walked out as 13-year-olds to maybe have their first job, I said, don't worry about experience. Just write your name on the application and staple it to your book and say, see attached. And that's all, you'll be fine. You'll get whatever job you want. And, so I help them just be more successful, that was more valuable outside of school than it was in, being a published author at 13. And I feel like, yeah, so it was just a switch in the way I was thinking in creativity, you know, it has to be reignited in people. So many people, so many adults that I coach, when they're working on something, whether they'll be YouTubers, I help with YouTubers, which is interesting because I'm not a YouTuber, to be more creative. And part of it is an undoing the blocks that sit in their head to keep them from being the person they're trying to be. So, I say, I'm not teaching you how to do anything. I'm teaching you how to be. That's a different thing. Alison Swerdloff: [00:19:07] Hmm, so you are basically teaching them how to be the best forms of themselves, without changing their thought, without changing them. Azul Terronez: [00:19:15] Right, without judging them too soon. I'm okay to be critical about your work, but don't do it before you create it, do it after. It's okay to go, hmm, I could have done that differently. I will next time. But don't do that while you're creating the thing because you'll never finish or you'll never feel proud or you'll never get the thing that's so important out of you that it's actually not just good, not just great. But, like, the only thing that, you're the only one that could be creating this, there's no other way, there's nobody else like you on earth. So don't create the thing that everyone else can create, create the thing that you stand for and that's uniquely you. And the reason I say that is, you know, in the world outside, we're all basically selling sunshine, right? What I mean by that is, authors are focusing on content. Oh, if I get really good content then I'll be worthy. If it's good, unique, different, and... my friend Jadah Sellner who is a co-founder of Simple Green Smoothies says, how so? There's no unique messages in the world. There's just unique messengers. And I would agree. You're not creating anything new. So, stop trying to tell people your sunshine's better than the sunshine down the street. You know, what's important is that you think about you. So, when I was a kid, I got a science kit. You know, you got a telescope, microscope, and a magnifying glass. And I love the magnifying glass because quickly figured out besides seeing things up close, that I could burn my friend's leg. That was really cool. Just the right angle, right. And you could start a leaf on fire, or unfortunately I burned a few ants I owned so karma for, but what I learned from that was that ordinary sunshine, which just warms your hand, if it goes through a lens, can ignite. So, most of my authors come here wanting me to talk about their sunshine, their thing they're creating and I want to focus on them. I said, you're the lens. You're the only thing that's going to ignite this, not the content because if you write the book on 101 ways to, you know, use butter, someone will just come around and write the 102 ways. You're never going to beat someone on content, but if you're unique and show your shine through you, there's no one else that can be you. And it will be so magnificent because your uniqueness is the gift. So is this a lot of reframing and mindset work with authors to give them confidence to do the thing that they're meant to do. Alison Swerdloff: [00:21:33] Very interesting. Do you work with clients just one-on-one, or do you do groups? Azul Terronez: [00:21:38] Yeah, I do both. So, I got a lot of one-on-one clients at the moment and it's hard because I can't keep up. I can only have so much time in the day, but I do group programs. So, I built a process around this method that basically helps people utilize that skill to be creative. And we've called it the Diamond Method where you basically, just like a diamond has carrots and all the different parts, the four Cs to get clarity and all the things that... we have the same thing for our programs. Because the people get clarity, then they commit to it, they create, and they crystallize. That's how they make a message. So basically, my group program is following my method and then we have author success coaches that coach them through it. Mainly, it's the writers that come to CSR and group programs. I do coach creatives, one at a time: actors, comedians, screenwriters. It's interesting who comes to find me and how they find me. I don't always know. But what they're trying to do is find that breakthrough, that thing that they're trying to get through. So those group programs are great because you follow a method, but you also have accountability, which is the other part. You can't just think about it. You have to do the thing. Alison Swerdloff: [00:22:45] Right. You actually have to walk the walk and do the… and talk the talk. Azul Terronez: [00:22:49] Yeah. Words have to show up on a page, right? Just because you have a good idea. I do love the premise of the TED organization, ideas worth spreading, and that's basically an important thing to keep in mind. And when I've coached TEDx speakers, they'll come to me and will say, I really want a great idea, a big idea. And I say, well, I think that's a misunderstanding. There are no big ideas. And they're like, wait, what do you mean? I said, well, I think what you're talking about is an idea worth spreading. And they're like, yeah, that's it. I said, well, think about this. You have to think about something you've noticed that other people have walked over and just walked by, like at an Easter egg hunt where they had eggs or some treasure hunt, everybody was looking, and they walked right by it. But you stopped and found it somehow, you said, hey, did you guys notice this? And like, oh my gosh, I've never noticed that. That's interesting. That's a small idea, teeny idea that you notice that other people just didn't notice or pay attention to. So, big ideas are really just small ideas that more than one person talks about. And the more people talk about it, the bigger it seems, but the truth is it's every great idea is a small idea. Alison Swerdloff: [00:23:56] Very interesting. Now I have a question for you, how do you keep your mindset focused on your passion? Azul Terronez: [00:24:04] You know, part of my practice is morning meditation because, to be honest, I live in my head just like everyone else if I'm not careful. So, my mindful practice starts with meditation. It starts with, you know, some of the work that I got when I met Gay Hendricks, focusing on the things that I'm trying to put into the world. And then also, having a creative part of my day. I don't try to force my creativity to be something specific, but it might be today. I'm learning the ukulele, which is something I've tried. I'm trying to rewire my brain to be like a kid who can do things because they believe they can. So, at 50, picking up the ukulele and going, okay, this is going to be a journey. It's part of that creative practice. So having creative time every day, that has no, like, there's no purpose. Right, I'm not trying to do anything that's separate from writing. Writing to me is a doing activity for me cause it's part of my business. But I really try to just have that time of expression, Gay Hendrickson and his book Joy of Genius talks about it as how much time in the day are you wanting to live your life in that zone of genius, being the creator? And if you're not doing it, then ask yourself why? And then ask yourself, how much will I give myself today to be a creator? So, I sit and played the ukulele or draw or read or be in my creative zone for half-hour and every day I add a little bit to it. My goal is to spend four hours a day being creative. I'm not there yet because I haven't quite got my zone of genius kind of cranking, but it's getting more and more easy to make a living and then not worry about the rest, that four hours of creativity, that has nothing to do with my business is really what's fueling it because I find myself more able to do things I couldn't do when I was trying to do the work of a business. Alison Swerdloff: [00:25:54] How long have you had your practice? Azul Terronez: [00:25:55] 2015 is when we started. My husband and I both were working traditional jobs; he was in healthcare and worked in executive leadership and development. And I was in the teaching position, I was an instructional coach. When he decided to leave and went from making the six figures to driving Lyft for $12 an hour, and Uber. And then I got a job in Shanghai and shifted, and then I left that and said, you know what, we're going to make a go at this. And we were empty nest at the time and thought, well. We packed up everything we owned into two suitcases and sold or donated everything else and spent several years traveling the world, living in our suitcase, in different parts of the world. That was amazing, and that's how we started our business because we had so little, we didn't have cars, we didn't have a mortgage. We just, you know, let's live in Portugal this year, this month, let's go to Italy, let's travel, let's do whatever our heart desires. And that's when the business actually thrived when we were actually living our truest life. So, yeah, that was about, that was 2015 and 2017 when we both left our jobs, we had no other income besides our jobs. So that was, besides our business, so that was a huge shift for us. Alison Swerdloff: [00:27:10] That's great. Now, what did you do? You were mentioning about your learning, your education, you know, doing the ukulele or things like that, but when you're not focused on your work or helping others, what do you personally enjoy doing for fun? What are some of your hobbies? Azul Terronez: [00:27:26] Yeah. You know what, I love doing yoga. I realized I was storing a lot of my, maybe angst or anxiety in my body—not trying to, but I think that's where it lives. I didn't realize that. So, I didn't start yoga until I was almost 40 and realized that I was able to do a lot of work that was internal by moving my body different. I coached an author who was an Ayurvedic practitioner to write a book a few years ago, and I learned a lot about your whole body, how it's connected and how it can heal itself. And one of the ways that she talked about was yoga. So, that's something I love to do. I like to read and because of my podcasts, I, you know, I read every book that comes to my podcasts. I read a lot of books. Ironically, because I'm dyslexic, I learned to speed read so I could read very fast. So, I might get through a book in an hour or two. It might take five, so that's fun. I like to read. And when the world was open, I like to participate in Alison Swerdloff: [00:28:24] I like that terminology. Azul Terronez: [00:28:25] Right, I don't know how else to say it and stay in the positive vibe. I would participate in the story slams, which are things like The Moth, The Moth Organization, where you have to tell a story in five minutes or less. And so, yeah, it's really great. There's a podcast also they do. But you put your, you basically go to these live events and there are judges and there's a topic and you put your name on a piece of paper and throw it in the hat and they call your name. You tell a story and then you get juried. You get judged, crazy pressure and exhilarating at the same time. So, I like storytelling, I miss that going to those things and putting my name in the hat, which means I have to constantly be working on stories in my head. And, lastly, travel. Travel is one of my passions, you know. When we left, we didn't have a home. For awhile, for several years, our kids would go, okay, where's Christmas this year? Where's the Thanksgiving this year? I was like, wow, we're going to be in Paris. We're going to be the south of France. We're going to be, you know, Asheville, North Carolina, wherever we decided that we'd be. So, travel is great. And our kids also love travel. So that's something else that really fuels me and allows me to visit, meet people I've met on the road and stay with them, visit them. That's pretty amazing. I didn't really travel until I was later in life as well. So, having friends all over the world is pretty amazing. Like, I could call up somebody, I want to be in South America, and I could probably find two or three people I could visit while I'm there. I think that's incredible. Alison Swerdloff: [00:29:55] Very cool. Liesa, do you have any further questions? Dr. Liesa Harte: [00:29:56] No, I'm just mesmerized. I'm so excited to know you now. Azul Terronez: [00:30:00] Oh, Liesa, thank you so much. I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw that you asked, I'm always a fan of helping podcasters out because I know it's hard to get guests that you care about. Especially getting started, and I was very fortunate enough to have Pat Flynn as my first guest. And I really appreciated that he took that time to do that. And so whenever people ask me, I try to make time for it because it never hurts. Alison Swerdloff: [00:30:23] Actually, I do have one further question: with everybody that, all the books you've read, what stands out as one of your favorites and why? Azul Terronez: [00:30:33] You know, more recently, one of my favorite books, there's a couple, but one of the most recent I am biased towards Gay Hendricks was his book called Conscious Luck. It's a more recent book. The reason it stands out, the reason it stands out to me is that the idea that there is good fortune and poor fortune, good luck and bad luck, and you can choose which one you have and there's science behind it. And there's evidence that go-lucky people, if you ask them, they're just lucky. If you ask them, they tell you I'm lucky. And I changed my fortune completely because I'm incredibly lucky. And I think that changed everything about the way I see the world. I've always known it, but it just helped reaffirm, like, oh no wonder, great things happen to me. You know, I was interviewing the creator of the game, board game Pictionary. Maybe you've heard of that? Incredible game. I met him, we got connected. He was on my podcast and he told his story how he was a 26-year-old waiter who basically had an idea for game, didn't know anything about business. There was no internet at the time, took a risk and built this game, assembling them by hand at first. Became the most popular games of the world. We were chatting and then we got offline, and he asked me, hey, would you coach me? Would you spend some time with me? And I was thinking, who am I? And I was like, oh, I'm incredibly lucky. That's it, I'm just lucky. That's why these things happen to me. So, I just, that, that book really struck me. And another book that's really struck me early on was this book called Bluefishing. It was about this idea of this bricklayer who, basically, is sort of like the guy that can make anything happen. You want to get married at the Vatican? He could make it happen. If you want to parachute on the stage, play in a journey concert, he can make it happen. It's just an interesting premise. And I thought the way he does it is by delighting people more than you expect to be delighted. That people that he connects with, the celebrities, the hosts, these incredible people, and also the people that he serves. He has a really high niche, people with lots of money use of service. You can imagine, hey, I want front row tickets and I want to meet Mariah Carey at a music award—he makes it happen. But I thought it was fascinating because I just, that's a world I don't know anything about, but I thought it was fascinating. And I really loved, and I'm biased again because helping Pat Flynn “Will It Fly?” was really great because I learned about how to build a business while helping someone write a book. So that was like amazing to me. So, I got the benefit of being the first one who had all this content, the first one to read it, the first one to have the first copy, but it proved itself out because my life is the way it is because of that book. So, another incredible book for me. Alison Swerdloff: [00:33:08] Great. Azul, thank you so much for joining us. This has been a wonderful conversation. I know Liesa and I have both learned a lot from you and we've thoroughly enjoyed it. Now, if the people listening to this interview want to get in touch with you or reach out to you or learn more about your business, how would they do that? What is your website or email address? Azul Terronez: [00:33:28] Yeah, they go to authorswholead.com. That's where you have stuff about our programs, about my podcasts. It's great to listen to podcasts. That's something I think anybody who wants to be an author, you can hear first-time authors talk about what it was like, and also very seasoned authors, New York Times best-selling authors. That's what I love about it, is it's a mix. That's a great place to go. And if they really want to hear more behind the scenes and they want to learn from these people, they could go to the authorswholeadsummit.com and it's a free summit where I interviewed 35+ authors—authors agents, book, marketers, anyone he could think of in the book industry. And they can hear over 40 hours of teaching around what it is to write a book. So, it's sort of like all contained in one spot and they can do that for free authorswholeadsummit.com. Alison Swerdloff: [00:34:18] That's excellent. Thank you again. I know I'm going to go to the, to your website and look at that. I've always been interested in that area of things. So, it would be very interesting to listen to the summit. Azul Terronez: [00:34:31] Awesome. Well, it's been lovely. Thank you so much for having me. Alison Swerdloff: [00:34:34] We've enjoyed it as well. Thank you for joining us and have a wonderful afternoon. And thank you again. Azul Terronez: [00:34:40] Thank you both. 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