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We explore 10 transformative life lessons that will elevate your mindset, improve your leadership, and empower your personal growth journey. MX3 Podcast on Youtubewww.youtube.com/@mx3podcastContact MX3 Podcast Tweet us: @mx3podcast Email us: info@mx3.vip LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-w-wright-9397b23a/ Thanks for listening & keep on living your life the Wright way!
We are giving you our top 10ish easiest and most difficult vegetables to grow in your new home garden (in the South). Come along to hear the list and why we chose each one.americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com
Today we discuss the significance of embracing one's true self, the consequences of attempting to be someone different, and the methods to regain our authentic self on Soul 02. Connect with us: YouTube: YouTube.com/@soul02-oxygen Facebook: @LP.Oxygen https://www.facebook.com/LP.Oxygen Instagram: LP.Oxygen Twitter: @Soul025 Buzzsprout: Soul02-Buzzsprout Spotify: Soul02 - Spotify Apple: Soul02-Itunes Stitcher: Soul02-Stitcher
Send us a Text Message.In this episode: You cannot GROW where your brain cannot GO. Enjoy this raw, real, uncut episode where I share my own personal experience with getting uncomfortable on purpose and the storywork I'm doing on myself. Support the Show.Chelsey Holm | Growth Mindset Coach "I help high speed women to get out of their own way & get results they actually want."2x certified Coach (John Maxwell Leadership, Kristen Boss SSLS)10+ years experienceNASM-certified in Personal Training and Nutrition100's of clients with REAL natural solutions for their health (especially energy, sleep, digestion, skin/hair/nails, focus, and more!)Mom of 5, Army wifeAccess more from Chelsey- https://chelsey.coach/linkinbiocnh217344 Ready Set Wellness: https://us.shaklee.com/site/chelseynoel/Nutrition/Ready-Set-Wellness/Ready-Set-Wellness-Bundle/p/89599
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Chelsey teaches you how to take the mindset and the embodied feeling from one successful area (a challenge overcome) into another area of your life you may be struggling in. Get ready to explode your belief and kill it in this area too!! My Signature Course: Speed + Stability playbook https://chelsey.coach/ssp Support the Show.Chelsey Holm | Growth Mindset Coach "I help high speed women to get out of their own way & get results they actually want."2x certified Coach (John Maxwell Leadership, Kristen Boss SSLS)10+ years experienceNASM-certified in Personal Training and Nutrition100's of clients with REAL natural solutions for their health (especially energy, sleep, digestion, skin/hair/nails, focus, and more!)Mom of 5, Army wifeAccess more from Chelsey- https://chelsey.coach/linkinbiocnh217344 Ready Set Wellness: https://us.shaklee.com/site/chelseynoel/Nutrition/Ready-Set-Wellness/Ready-Set-Wellness-Bundle/p/89599
This week's episode of The Wize Guys Podcast presents another special edition of WizeFactor Chat with Byron McBroom, the CPA and Founder of Measured Results.Byron shares his journey from starting his first firm in 1985 to founding Measured Results in 2002. He discusses the strategic growth of his business, driven by effective marketing, partnerships, and the invaluable guidance of Wize Mentoring.Byron reveals how the Wize Mentoring system transformed his firm, enabling him to reduce his work hours to just 10 per week while achieving significant business growth. He also recounts a life-changing accident in August 2022, where he sustained multiple severe injuries. Thanks to the robust systems in place from Wize Mentoring, his firm continued to operate smoothly and efficiently during his six-month recovery, ensuring all clients were serviced without interruption.Tune in to hear Byron's inspiring story of resilience and learn how Wize Mentoring's strategies can help create a sustainable, self-sufficient business!________________ PS: Whenever you're ready… here are the fastest 3 ways we can help you transform your accounting/bookkeeping practice: 1. Join 40,000+ subscribers to our transformation Friday tips – Every Friday, our Wize Mentor and Thought Leader of the Year, Ed Chan will send one actionable insight from his experience of building a $20 million accounting firm that still runs without him – Subscribe here 2. Download one of our famous Wize Accountants Growth Playbooks – Our FREE Playbooks on how to build and scale your firm are more valuable than most PAID business coaching programs! See for yourself – Download here 3. Join the waiting list for a free login to the world's best accounting business intelligence software for scaling your firm. Take a look at the app we use to build our own $10million firm in just 7-hours a week – Get a FREE login here
***HOW TO GROW, LEARN & DISCERN: PART 2 CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL*** https://youtu.be/GKWjrO3X_Jw Listen to Pastor Keith Benson speak about all the Lord has done at True Light Church, located in Southold, NY on the North Fork of Long Island. He teaches biblical principles, using scripture in a personal way.
The Tidbit Hotline is back! Hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez are answering entrepreneurs' questions about everyday challenges they are facing. On today's episode, a Northwest Arkansas chocolatier is looking for advice about how to grow her small business — especially when scaling a labor-intensive product! To help answer her question, two scratch-made bakers who successfully scaled their once small operations into iconic D.C. area businesses share their advice and insights. Tune into learn invaluable insights from Founders, Jenna Huntsberger of Whisked! By Jenna and Caroline Yi of Sunday Morning Bakehouse.Show notes:Host: Kim Bryden and Tessa VelazquezProducer: Gabriela SaldiviaGuests:Jenna Huntsberger: Whisked! By Jennahttps://www.instagram.com/whiskeddc/Caroline Yi, Sunday Morning Bakehouse https://www.sundaymorningbakehouse.store/https://www.instagram.com/sundaymorningbakehouse/Stephanie Danielle Martinez, Musa Chocolatierhttps://www.instagram.com/musachocolatier/
This is the fourth talk in a series of lectures done by Rev. Master Jiyu in around the year 1979. In this talk Rev. Master Jiyu talks about How To Grow a Lotus Blossom in order to round out our understanding of Great Master Dogen's 'Shushogi' as spoken on in the previous episode. SHUSHOGI: https://www.shastaabbey.org/pdf/bookZel.pdf pg.94Link to talk#3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2046795/episodes/12945071-it was uploaded May 30, 2023Link to talk#2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2046795/episodes/12340718-it was uploaded Feb 27, 2023 for purposes of looking up if you want to listen to it.Link to talk#1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2046795/episodes/11666095-it was uploaded Nov 9 2022 for purposes of looking up if you want to listen to it.Twitter: @shastaabbeyYouTube: N/A
This week in How To Grow we are looking at the spiritual discipline of solitude and silence, out of Mark 1:35-38. We see in the life of Jesus regular patterns of getting away to be with the Father, and on Sunday we will consider what it might look like for us to do likewise.
Join us in this episode as we explore the fascinating journey of Battlbox with CEO, John Roman. From selling the company in 2021 to buying it back in 2023, John shares the highs and lows. Including having their very own Netflix show, to a nail-biting moment when Facebook Ads were turned off before their biggest ever sales weekend, and saved by a user on Reddit!Discover John's insights on customer interaction, influencer partnerships, marketing strategies, and the importance of understanding customer timelines.Key takeaways:0:00 Introduction2:00 Introducing BattlBox's CEO, John Roman4:12 Why BattlBox was successful8:17 How To Grow a Business With Influencers15:33 Don't Be Greedy or Selfish17:29 How To Win With Your First Influencer20:01 How To Build a Search Business With Facebook Ads and Google Ads26:48 How Do You Manage Internal Customer Relations32:48 How Do You Come Up With Content For Your Company?38:37 How To Acquire Customers TodayBattlBox: https://www.battlbox.com/Check out Omnisend here: https://your.omnisend.com/winningwithshopifyWebsite: https://winningwithshopify.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@winningwithshopifyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/winning_with_shopify/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winningwithshopify Support the show
We are chatting all things confidence and what it does your being, your energy, and the love you have for yourself!
What's the secret behind growing to over 100,000 followers on social media and LinkedIn?Meet Lara Acosta, a master of storytelling and personal branding, who now helps people become a top 1% creator on LinkedIn in just 8 weeks.In this episode, we dive into her strategic approach to LinkedIn writing, audience engagement, and leveraging AI in writing. Learn how Lara's personal journey, including overcoming challenges and applying fitness lessons, shaped her unique storytelling method.Make sure you watch till the end as Lara shares her insights into effective personal branding and content that resonate with audiences worldwide which in turn helps you grow your business as well. Enjoyed this pod? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts with us!Connect with Lara: http://laraacosta.com/My Socials:Instagram: Darrenlee.ksLinkedIn: Darren LeeTwitter: Darren_ks(00:00) Preview and Introduction(01:20) How To Find Your Niche(04:09) The Art Of Storytelling(07:41) Lara Acosta's Social Media Growth Strategy (11:06) Why You Need To Evolve Constantly (15:17) Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Weak Mindset(21:11) The Psychology of Writing(25:21) How To Grow on LinkedIn(30:22) Growing an Audience: Organic vs Unorganic(34:28) The UK Changed Lara's Life?(42:06) Finding What YOU Are Good At(46:51) Why Do People Seek Validation?(51:34) How To Stay Focused(56:41) How To Become AI ProofSupport the show
If you're not a huge fan of kale, that's because you've been getting your kale from the wrong place (read: the grocery store). Homegrown kale is so delicious, tender, and nutritious, and growing enough for an entire year is easier than you think! If you want details for how to grow kale and other leafy greens, I've got step-by-step guides in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone! Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up. Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast. For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog. Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your beautiful kale harvests!
What if I told you there's something you can start growing right now, no matter where you live? Something you can grow even if you have nothing but a dark room in a dark apartment. Something you can grow if you've killed every other plant you've ever tried to grow. These plants grow indoors in just a few days. They don't need much space or any lights at all, and they require basically zero gardening skills. Oh, and they're super good for you and make all your meals feel gourmet. It's sprouts! Have I sold you on them yet? Grow these with me if you grow nothing else this year. This episode covers: supplies you need to grow sprouts steps to "grow" sprouts how to "harvest" sprouts If you want more details for how to grow sprouts and their slightly larger counterparts, microgreens, I've got step-by-step guides in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone! I would love to help you grow sprouts and all the other things, so I've got a free resource to help you keep on growing. Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar at www.gardenary.com/podcast. For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog. Thanks for being a part of the Gardenary community! Please like this episode and share it with a friend. I'll absolutely love you for it! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.
Napa cabbage is one of my favorite greens to grow. It's fast-growing and super delicious, and I've had way more success with it than any other type of cabbage. We all need to be starting napa cabbage by seed like right now if we want to grow the most beautiful, incredible heads. Here's how to grow your own napa cabbage. If you want details for how to grow more leafy greens, I've got step-by-step guides in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone! Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast. For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog. Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your beautiful napa cabbages!
The episode you probably don't want to hear but need to hear just like I do.Enjoy!If you'd like to join our Move the Needle 2024 free 3 day event happening next week, you can sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/240046938635057 Support the showChelsey Holm | Mindset Coach for Social SellersMom of 5NASM-certified in Personal Training and NutritionJohn Maxwell Leadership Certified in Speaking, Coaching, and TrainingCertified SSLS Kristen Boss Coach10+ years experience helping people build true wellness & businesses without the overwhelm & stress100's of clients with REAL natural solutions for their health (especially energy, sleep, digestion, skin/hair/nails, focus, and more!)Access more from Chelsey- https://instabio.cc/chelseynoel Ready Set Wellness: https://us.shaklee.com/site/chelseynoel/Nutrition/Ready-Set-Wellness/Ready-Set-Wellness-Bundle/p/89599
This episode dives into personal growth in light of you being your biggest problem- ouch. Here's the salve > you are in the driver's seat for growth.I'm sharing how growing yourself impacts all other areas of your life. Plus, the process of triggers, default habits, and taking a proactive approach with a basic understanding of how the human brain works. Let's grooooow! Support the showChelsey Holm | Mindset Coach for Social SellersMom of 5NASM-certified in Personal Training and NutritionJohn Maxwell Leadership Certified in Speaking, Coaching, and TrainingCertified SSLS Kristen Boss Coach10+ years experience helping people build true wellness & businesses without the overwhelm & stress100's of clients with REAL natural solutions for their health (especially energy, sleep, digestion, skin/hair/nails, focus, and more!)Access more from Chelsey- https://instabio.cc/chelseynoel Ready Set Wellness: https://us.shaklee.com/site/chelseynoel/Nutrition/Ready-Set-Wellness/Ready-Set-Wellness-Bundle/p/89599
David Goodman the VP of Marketing for Advantice Health, a parent company of the Kerasal Foot Care line joins Enterprise Fit Radio. The post How To Grow a Footcare Brand Amongst the Competition appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.
David Goodman the VP of Marketing for Advantice Health, a parent company of the Kerasal Foot Care line joins Enterprise Fit Radio. The post How To Grow a Footcare Brand Amongst the Competition appeared first on Enterprise Podcast Network - EPN.
1. Embrace Challenges > See last week's episode on Overcoming Obstacles2. Learn from failures3. Focus on the process aka divorce from results; marry yourself to the process4. Practice persistence > small steps done consistently over time = big results5. Emphasize learning over performance Support the showChelsey Holm | Mindset Coach for Social SellersMom of 5NASM-certified in Personal Training and NutritionJohn Maxwell Leadership Certified in Speaking, Coaching, and TrainingCertified SSLS Kristen Boss Coach10+ years experience helping people build true wellness & businesses without the overwhelm & stress100's of clients with REAL natural solutions for their health (especially energy, sleep, digestion, skin/hair/nails, focus, and more!)Access more from Chelsey- https://instabio.cc/chelseynoel Ready Set Wellness: https://us.shaklee.com/site/chelseynoel/Nutrition/Ready-Set-Wellness/Ready-Set-Wellness-Bundle/p/89599
Have you been feeling guilty lately for something that you've done wrong. Listen to this episode as a reminder that being apologetic is powerful. Song of the week: https://youtu.be/QR_LqSdGOlkJoin the TDW Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/toridealingwith
How To Grow and Engage Young Conservatives by Adelia Kirchner The Tennessee Conservative's own Adelia Kirchner presented at a recent meeting at The Conservative Club of Tellico with a message about how older generation conservatives can grow and engage younger generation conservatives, where the divide is and how to bridge that gap. Listen now to join The Conservative Club of Tellico's audience to explore the answers.Adelia Kirchner is a Tennessee resident and reporter for the Tennessee Conservative. Currently the host of Subtle Rampage Podcast, she has also worked for the South Dakota State Legislature and interned for Senator Bill Hagerty's Office in Nashville, Tennessee.Watch the video here >> https://tinyurl.com/36u5mantExplore some of Adelia's work for The Tennessee Conservative here >> https://tinyurl.com/2zmrap2j
"We can't solve problems by using the same thinking that we used when we created them." Einstein said it, our guest lives by it. Welcome to the 3rd episode of the 2023 Gasparilla Overload is here. We get Real Random with Doug Hill. This week, we will take a look at Host Vincent A. Lanci's other podcast, That Entrepreneur Show.Hill is passionate about creating a worldwide business that will improve digital security. He joins the show as the Founder of Real Random. They have developed hardware and software for a cloud-based system to deliver true random numbers that are impossible to predict. Real Random is a design win built to support internet infrastructure security operations of companies like Amazon Web Services, Juniper Networks and Cisco. Networks are as strong as their weakest access points. Doug helps organizations with High Security Standards secure every device on their networks at the root level—the random seeds used to generate secure keys. My role as a land developer laid the groundwork for managing complex processes found in technology innovation and development for commercialization. Other areas of discussion include core values, integrity, inclusiveness, and innovation for all. Stay tuned for the spotlight story at the halfway point of the show because we are going to dive into an article discussing what Gasparilla is for everyone not from or living in Florida. We will have some Tampa banter as well I am sure when I bring him back. Follow along here.Guest WebsiteWelcome back to That Entrepreneur Show, where top performing entrepreneurs stop by each week. This is the podcast where founders of companies and brands share their entrepreneurial journeys, lessons learned, tips for success, and more each Friday since 2019.Email: PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comWebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInFor Digital Editing / Potential Podcast Guests Inquiries, email PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comAdventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenHappy | https://soundcloud.com/morning-kuliIf you enjoyed this week's show, click the subscribe button to stay current.Listen to A Mental Health Break Episodes hereListen to all That Entrepreneur Show Episodes hereTune into Writing with Authors hereBrought to you by Tampa Counseling and Wellness- Dedicated to helping individuals looking to positively transform their lives through compassionate counseling and wellness coaching. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, call now for a free consultation. 1 813 520 2807
Growth is a necessary and inevitable part of the human experience. We are designed for growth but why though? Welcome to episode 67 of the Icandemy Podcast. The meaning of growth is a topic that I've been pondering for a while now On this week's episode. You'll learn the purpose behind why we grow, what it means to grow, and why growth can be stunted. Tune in to listen. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you are a new listener to the Icandemy podcast, we would love to hear from you. Send us an email at hello@icandemy.org or leave us a voice message on our website (www.icandemy.org) and let us know how we can help you today! Finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes or anywhere you listen to your podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: The Courageous Confidence Workshop. Awaken Your Inner Giant, 10x your impact, income and become unstoppable. offers.icandemy.org/courageous Links mentioned in this episode: https://mogul.icandemy.org/sign-up https://learn.icandemy.org/case-study https://skillshare.eqcm.net/icandemy https://bit.ly/goodmedicinebook More From Victoria: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victowolabi/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/omoshola.owolabi/ Medium https://vicowolabi.medium.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/omoshola-victoria-owhojeta-4b89a643/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9B9D3GXpeLeNWDT1WLtcpQ/sub_confirmation=1 Free resources on our website at www. icandemy.org Tiktok: @victowolabi Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://icandemypodcast.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Subscribe to our Newsletter ICANDEMY Newsletter Join our Facebook Community Social Media Info IG: @icandemy Facebook: @icandemyy #icandemy #purpose, inspiration, women's issues, Christian Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Women in business, Growth, Business Analysis.
In today's episode, I discuss the best strategies to help most efficiently use your time as a busy dad. The post 299 – How To Grow a 6 FIGURE Business In Just 15 Minutes appeared first on Early To Rise.
Do you believe that you are more critical of yourself than others? It can be difficult to live with such constant negativity surrounding your persona. The inner critic is that part of you that constantly tells you what's wrong with you and your life, how you are perceived by others and has you on a general worry ride. It's vital to learn to control it and be the master of your own peace. How? Let's tune in to find out! ___________________________________________________ Rajeev Mudumba's Website: www.rajeevmudumba.com Plan B Success Podcast: Available on your favorite platform including iTunes @ https://apple.co/2JCSysL?ls=1 or www.planbsuccess.live or www.planb.live https://www.planbsuccessschool.thinki... - You can be a successful Entrepreneur and can do a LOT with your very own podcast. Follow Rajeev's FREE training & you'll discover How to ideate, create, launch, monetize and grow your podcast in just a couple of hours! Rajeev's Book - My Inspiration: Quotes that shaped my self-improvement journey - Available on Amazon Worldwide on your local Amazon site or @https://amzn.to/2JG1DRL Plan B Success YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2YegieF Medium Articles: https://rajeevmudumba.medium.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeevmud... Facebook Plan B Success Page: https://www.facebook.com/planbsuccess... Facebook My Inspiration Book Page: https://www.facebook.com/myinspiratio... Instagram: @hifromraj1
#82: How To Grow to 40k EFT with Kwangsoo Kim by Dustin Bogle
Growth may seem automatic when you look at a human child growing into an adult body, but even at that, the conditions have to be right for say healthy bone growth. Sleep, food and proper shelter have to be in place to stay alive and have the opportunity for our bodies to develop. Similarly, we need to have adequate conditions to grow relationally and emotionally and it's up to us to be intentional towards living in those environments. Chris and Natalie share their own experiences on their roads of growth in this episode "How To Grow."
In this conversation with reinvention coach Erin Minogue, we talk about living with integrity, helping people come home to themselves, truly challenging the "truths" we've been believing, and how to truly reclaim our humanity.Erin was an educator for 20 years who found herself working 100-hour work weeks, and after a big wake up call, she realized she'd lost her humanity somewhere along the way. Now, using her unique tools and experiences, Erin helps people recover and rediscover the truth of who they really are so they are free to go and make the contribution in the world that only they can.She's hailing to us today from New South Wales Australia, and she's here to encourage you to ask yourself: am I truly living the life I triumphantly signed myself up for?After listening to this episode, ask yourself:If I found myself on my death bed looking back, would I be proud of the truths I was standing for?Where are some areas in my life where my comfort might be convincing me that it's the only way? Am I living the life I triumphantly signed myself up for?ABOUT ERIN MINOGUEErin Minogue lived a life as normal and ordinary as one can be. She was a rule follower, a good girl, a do-all-the-right-things-all-the-time, people pleaser. She followed the pre-set path.She got the career. She got the money. She arrived at the success mark that the world defined for her and assured her was there. She climbed the ladder...And then she fell after a completely blindsiding accident involving a family member. Life had to shake her awake. She realised she'd been living a life that wasn't hers. She'd become a body in a place. She was cold, robotic and had long forgotten how to feel. Finding herself typing into google, ' How do I find my soul?' She made a promise to herself that when she found it, she would never give it up again. That decision uncovered a truth that she had never truly known before; all that we ever were and can be, and the only thing we should never lose,.... is being human. Our human. We were meant to stand on this earth as no one but ourselves and that is now how she helps the women she works with. Using her unique tools, Erin helps them recover and rediscover the truth of who they really are so they are free to go and make the contribution in the world that only they can.Connect with Erin:Visit her websiteFollow her on Instagram————Are you ready to up level your fun and creativity, inviting more joy and abundance into your life? Here are a few ways to join in the fun with Jen:Apply to be a guest on the podcastApply to work with Jen in my 12-week coaching programStay connectedFollow Jen on Instagram @chromaticjen_Join the FB Group
When faced with unexpected unemployment at the beginning of 2020, Danielle Harmon could have sat around and whined. Instead, she decided to wine.Today, Danielle and her husband Ken own Alzavino Wine Tavern, a thriving wine bar in the charming Delano District in my hometown of Wichita, Kansas. Deciding to go all in on their dreams during a global pandemic isn't easy, and in this episode, Danielle shares the struggles she faced with honesty, vulnerability, and a little pour of humor.Listen to this episode to learn how to prepare yourself today for being an entrepreneur in the future, how to turn red lights into green lights, and some practical advice for living a life as resilient as her own.Danielle is someone I've long looked up to, and as an employee at the company we worked at, I was once pretty intimidated by her. She's a no B.S. kind of gal who tells it as she sees it, and it's one of the things I love most about her. I can't wait for you to listen to this extra juicy episode. :) Takeaway questions to consider for yourself:How might asking my silly question help someone else?What courageous thing can I do that might give someone else some courage, too?What if I were to do this now?ABOUT DANIELLE AND HER WINE TAVERNAs the owners of Alzavino Wine Tavern, Danielle and her husband, Ken, get to share their passion for community, friendships, and wine. Their goal is to create something special for any wine drinker, and with sixteen different wines on tap, it's easy to find your flavor or discover something new. Outside of her role at Alzavino, you'll find Danielle encouraging others to take care of themselves both physically and mentally, spending time with her family, and taking in life to the fullest. Visit and follow Alzavino Wine Tavern:AlzavinoWineTavern.comFacebookInstagram------------------------- Are you ready to up level your fun and creativity, inviting more joy and abundance into your life? Here are a few ways to join in the fun with Jen:Apply to be a guest on the podcastApply to work with Jen in my 12-week coaching programStay connectedFollow Jen on Instagram @chromaticjen_Join the FB Group
Acknowledging our shit requires 3 things: self-awareness, responsibility and commitment. But even with those 3 things, it's easy to want to OVERRIDE our shit (and just "right" our wrongs), without really understanding where we went wrong and WHY. Today, I help you approach your shit with compassion so that you can fully FEEL through it and reach your next level as efficiently as possible.
Doug Miles talks with Marcus Bridgewater author “How to Grow: Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself” on “Talk Across America”. Book link available at www.dougmilesmedia.com).
In this episode, you'll also hear:How to identify your core values and purpose as a business ownerThe four non-negotiable tasks every entrepreneur must do daily to grow a business successfullyJR's step-by-step process to grow a business and make sales ethicallyA story of JR's time serving in Iraq that taught him he's here for a purpose – and two valuable lessons we can all learn from his experienceJR's advice about establishing a solid foundation on which you can successfully build and grow a businessBe sure to read all the way to the end for important links and information!One of the best pieces of advice that I've ever heard about entrepreneurship came from a seasoned entrepreneur: “The first time you do something, it's an experiment. The second time, it's practice. And the third time, it's a habit.” That's sage wisdom for anyone trying to start and grow a business, but especially for Christian authors. Many times, when we answer the call to write, we're excited about the message that we have, but we don't realize that we've also stepped into entrepreneurship. It's important to be a good writer, but also to be a good business person – and, in doing so, to heed the advice of those that have gone before us. This gives us an opportunity to learn from their experiences, so that we can make our own ventures as successful as possible, and so that we don't repeat their mistakes.JR Spear is an entrepreneurship powerhouse. He's built successful businesses in several different industries, from fitness to martial arts to marketing to advertising, and now consulting. By listening to and following his insights and experience, you too can see great success.Prioritizing FamilyThroughout all the different avenues JR has pursued, he says his singular unifying mission is his family. But it wasn't until recently that he understood this was his top priority. For many years, JR struggled to define his own purpose, even while successfully helping other people find theirs. He describes it as losing himself in his business: “I put all my identity, my worth, and everything I do in my business into who I am,” he explains. “And that became my identity of everything about me, when the reality is, why are we going to work if we don't have anyone to share it with?” JR realized he felt lost when he wasn't busy helping others, but he also realized that his highest calling in life was to raise his children to know the Lord and to be strong leaders in Christ. JR believes the best way to find the right balance between personal life and trying to grow a business is to develop the discipline of time blocking and setting daily priorities. “At the end of my day, every single day, I am making sure that I know exactly what's happening at what time the next day,” JR explains. “Then there's a whole system I go into. First thing you do is your brain dump, then you have something that I call your magic: your three money making tasks. Then you have your top 10 list of people that you need to contact. After you do all that, then you time block. But the first thing you block into your schedule is always your family fun time.” Now that JR has disciplined himself to schedule family and personal priorities first, before scheduling anything else, he not only has more time to focus on his family, but he's also able to be more productive and efficient overall. Identifying Your CREEDFor JR, successfully managing all aspects of his life comes down to routines and having set processes for everything. Drawing on his military and martial arts background and advice from books like Atomic Habits by James Clear, JR has built daily habits into the very core of his consulting business, CREED Consulting. CREED is an acronym that stands for JR's core values: commitment, resilience, excellence, execution, and discipline. “The one thing that I try to ask everyone is, ‘What is the one thing that you're most committed to?'” he explains. Because when you're fully committed, “you're going to be resilient, even through the most difficult times. You're going to show up every single day giving your best and having the emotional and physical discipline to complete your mission.”Rather than just trying to be good enough at what we do, JR believes we must commit and discipline ourselves to show up with excellence. That's why he chose the name CREED: to be a constant reminder of his own commitment and purpose. That's a powerful reminder. It's easy to say you want something, but there are always going to be days when you wake up and just don't feel like doing what you know you need to do. When that happens, either you can give into the feelings and emotions that are trying to pull you away from your purpose, or you can dig into your discipline, values, and goals and push forward. According to JR, there are four non-negotiable tasks that every entrepreneur must do every single day to build and grow a business. He expresses those tasks using another acronym: PILE. These tasks are:Producing daily content. It doesn't matter so much what the content is, but putting your content out on a daily basis ensures your audience knows who you are and trusts you to show up.Improving your customer experience. Find something small you can do each day to make your products, services, offers, and/or client interactions just a little bit better. That often means listening to what your audience wants and needs.Leadership. Following the example of Jesus, be sure you take time to fulfill three elements of leadership: leading yourself through self improvement, leading and looking after your team, and leading – that is, serving – your clients.Expanding your network. Even if it's just reaching out to one person, look for ways to grow your network each and every day. It all comes down to consistency. Whether you have a product, service, or some other program, the best way to see results and grow a business is to put your message out there consistently, day in and day out.How To Grow a Business from the Ground UpJR's first business venture was a martial arts school, which he describes as going back to his roots. “After getting out of the military, I didn't know what I wanted to do, but I knew I didn't want to work for someone,” JR explains. “So I just leaned back on what I knew, which was teaching martial arts. So that was my first business.”However, at the time, JR didn't know much about how to build or grow a business, so building the martial arts school was a learning process at every step. He started out modeling his program after old methods he'd observed his mother use in the past, but quickly learned that times had changed and that business structure wasn't sustainable. “If you're selling sessions of any kind, you're trading time for money and you are killing your business,” JR says of the experience. “You're never gonna be able to scale to the level that you want to do. You need to sell the desired outcome and create programs around that.” After a few months of just scraping by, JR decided it was time to hire a coach. That coach advised him to completely restructure his programs and price points, and at first, JR was skeptical. “I was shaking in sweat,” he recalls. “I was like, ‘No one is going to buy this.' So I had a belief in my head of what my value, my worth, was. And I had to fix that.” Still, JR followed the coach's advice, and both he and his business approach completely transformed. Not only was the martial arts school a great success, but JR learned and perfected repeatable processes that he still uses to build successful businesses today. After selling that business, JR went on to build another from scratch. Although, once again, he had to push through a lot of uncertainty and put in long hours of hard work, he and his wife were able to not only build and grow a business, but also build up a long-lasting client community. That community, JR says, is the key. “I was more focused on the transformation of the individuals than I was about the transaction of what I received from it,” he explains. And as a result, the community and culture he built around his business were still going strong years after he closed his doors and moved on. “Even eight years later, I walked into a church – and I hadn't seen them in how many years? – and he's wearing my old shirt. So to me, it shows me that I did something right,” JR says. “I'm building that community and changing this person's life. That's what your books can do. That's what credibility and building your community and your culture can do.”Ethical Sales: C for ConversionFor many Christians, sales is a struggle, because there's a common belief that marketing requires unethical tactics and convincing people to do things they don't want to do. But that's not actually true of good marketing.That's why JR teaches a sales process called C for Conversion, which he explains in four parts:Connection: The first step in sales is to connect with people and spread awareness of what you have to offer. During this step, it's important to focus on building a community, a following, and an email list, because that's the foundation of your business. For JR, that means utilizing Facebook groups, which allow him to connect with more people and position himself to serve them.Commit: Once you have people in your community, you must commit to serving them and nurture the relationship you've started building. There are many ways to do this, but the end goal is to build trust as people get to know who you are. This is a vital step, but many people skip over it, wanting to jump right to the conversion. Convert: This is the part where you ask for the sale, but don't skip straight here from the connection stage! You must nurture the relationship first, and earn your followers' permission to ask for a sale. Give people time to consume your content and get to know you, and you won't have to try to convince them that they need what you're offering – they'll already know. Community: After you've made a sale, the next step is to build a community of raving fans. This is admittedly the hardest part of the process, but JR says the key is focusing on transformation and results – and also caring about people being involved and fostering a connection among themselves that makes them excited to stick around. When you build a community following this process, you'll be able to successfully grow a business because, as JR has seen time and again, the community takes on a whole life of its own. “You build a community of raving fans, of people that are excited to talk about you and what you have to offer, and it makes it where you are not even the face anymore,” he explains. “But people are more excited about the environment you've created than just about you, and you're going to grow more naturally that way.”Stop Chasing SalesSuccess, however, can be a double-edged sword. Just last year, JR found himself getting lost in the business of making money, chasing sales and dollar amounts, and forgetting to put God first in his business. “I was really good at closing the sale, but I was forgetting about my clients,” he recalls. “And it was not feeling good to me.” After praying for God to remove toxicity and replace it with the people and focus he would need to fulfill the mission God had for him, JR found himself going through a transformation period that he likens to boot camp: being broken down so God could build up something new. During that time, JR lost his entire sales team, along with several clients and thousands of dollars in monthly revenue. On top of all that, he was hospitalized with COVID for nearly a week and also experienced severe anxiety. But, through that process, JR was prompted to confront where he was placing his trust and to give it all back to God. While JR says this is still a work in progress, he's come to a much better place now, where he's able to trust that God will bring the right opportunities into his life and remove what doesn't belong. Instead of chasing money and sales, he's more focused on living out his faith in everything that he does. As JR's story shows us, if you're feeling salesy or pushy – if you know in your heart that something in your business isn't right – it's probably true. You probably need to take a step back and evaluate whether your focus is on God and trusted Him to provide or on making money for yourself. And part of trusting God to provide means letting people come to you for help, and giving without the expectation of receiving. Now, that doesn't mean you shouldn't be proactive in marketing, but it does mean that your focus should be more on making connections and serving people's needs than on selling for the sake of selling. “You've got to prioritize your heart and why you're doing what you're doing,” JR concludes. “And you need to serve people, because people are watching. When people are seeing what you're doing, they're what they're going to see if you're consistent with your messaging and what you're doing. They're going to watch how you live your life. And if it aligns with what they do, they're going to reach out to you. So just believe and have faith and do it.” So ask yourself: do you trust that if you're doing what God has called you to do – that is, to show up and serve people – that He will take care of you? The answer to that question will shape the actions you take – or don't take – and whether you're able to grow a business that thrives. Always Be PreparedTo further illustrate the importance of trusting God, JR shares a story from his time in Iraq that serves as a daily reminder to him that God has a purpose for his life. The day was February 7, 2007, and JR recalls feeling uneasy from the time he woke up that morning. As was his habit, he prayed verses from Psalm 91 as he went about his day. Then, while standing at a checkpoint and talking with a fellow Marine, he started hearing an almost audible voice urging him to find the chaplain he had spoken to not long before. JR ignored the voice for a few minutes, until he felt himself getting inexplicably nauseated. Unable to ignore the prompting any longer, he walked away from the checkpoint, pausing only to greet his Sergeant Major who moved to stand in the exact place JR had just been. That was when a suicide bomber set off a blast that killed the Sergeant Major – and would likely have killed JR if he hadn't left to find the chaplain. Unlike others in the vicinity, JR emerged unscathed. What's more, he later learned that his mother had received a prophecy at church not long before the incident that her son would experience something terrible, but would be protected and untouched. JR identifies two main lessons from the experience. The first is the importance of being in tune with the Holy Spirit, because, in his own words, “you never know when He's going to tell you to move.”The second lesson has more to do with what it takes to grow a business: “In our lives, and in our business, we are going to get ambushed. We are going to have different things that are going to throw us off guard. And in today's society, what are we battling now, COVID, definitely destroyed many different businesses. People losing jobs, family members dying, employees having to quit – the way that we do business and life completely changed, and we all got ambushed. But the way that we respond is everything.” Thinking back on the bombing, JR describes how the Marines responded automatically due to their training: “We were all able to respond without thinking and be able to do our job, even through the midst of chaos. And the only way we were able to do that was because we were prepared and we were ready.” Of course, in life and in business, we can never be 100% ready for any possible circumstance, but we can do our best to prepare by focusing on the fundamentals to build and grow a business – making connections and serving people – instead of jumping straight to the income. “In life, we're going to go through different things,” JR says. “And those who are going to succeed are those who put in time and work, who went through trials and put in the blood, sweat, and tears to prepare themselves for those difficult days. And those who don't, they're not going to know how to maneuver when times get tough.” What Is Your CREED?So where do you begin? How do you take the message God has given you and use it to grow a business or ministry that is successful, impactful, and God-honoring? JR believes the first thing you need to understand is your CREED: what is the one thing you are most committed to, that you will be resilient in pursuing, even through the most difficult times, and that you will discipline yourself to complete with excellence?“Life isn't easy,” JR reminds us. “It's hard. It's a battle. We are going to get ambushed. But we need to go back and remember why we're doing what we're doing in the first place.” If you're ready to build and grow a business with excellence, start by identifying why you want to do it, and who you're called to help – and reach out to those people. Plant the seeds, then water them, and trust God to produce a bountiful harvest. BIO:Hi, my name is JR Spear and I'm the founder of CREED Consulting… Since my return from the hot desert of Iraq in 2007 I've built four multi-six figure businesses ranging from the fitness and martial arts industry, marketing and advertising, to consulting...My mission is to arm solopreneurs with the right tools and resources needed to grow their business, giving them the direct path to bypass the struggles I had to endure so they can achieve the life and business they desire...Since 2017 I have helped hundreds of entrepreneurs 2x, 5x, even 10x their businesses by implementing the proper STEPS (Structure, Technology, Efficiencies, Processes, and Scalability).I've presented to audiences both large and small in a variety of different settings and contexts. As a presenter, I will use personal stories, and life experiences to not only make a point but to keep your audience engaged and listening. They will leave with practical and applicable steps to take with them beyond that session. GET CONNECTED:Website: www.JRSpear.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jr.spear/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jr.spear.coach/
So far we've brought you value through isolated teaching points in our previous episodes but maybe you don't know why we're on the path we're on. Here is a "behind the scenes" look at what led up to us eventually walking away from a 6-figure income. Just because we can doesn't mean we should. This is a phrase that has been said daily in our household. We've learned how impactful and rewarding it can be to bet on yourself, even when that might not seem like the logical path to the outside world. Give this a listen!The book we reference in this one: "Relentless" by Tim GroverAnd I say again...Kelsey is a Cleaner...no question.Connect on Socialhttps://www.instagram.com/lifewithwoz/ https://www.facebook.com/lifewithwozhttps://www.instagram.com/andy_wozniak_/ https://www.instagram.com/kelseytherealtor/ Book a call https://calendly.com/lifewithandywozhttps://calendly.com/lifewithkelseywoz
Welcome back familia!This week we dive deep into the topic of coparenting. The struggles, the patience needed, the communication. There are so many different aspects that come into play when two people decide not to be together but still have to come together to help raise a child. Unfortunately, coparenting has a bad reputation (for good reason), but the older we get, the more we have to learn to grow and make unwanted situations work to better our kids future. Also, we are currently taking any suggestions for any future guest appearances on the show. So if you feel like you or someone you know may be a good fit, HIT US UP!areweadultingyet@gmail.comWanna follow the hosts on IG?!Are We Adulting Yet: https://www.instagram.com/areweadultingyetpodcast/Dali: https://www.instagram.com/daliconpique/JQ: https://www.instagram.com/jayyyquuu/Don't forget to tag #awaypodcast or @ us to let us know what you think of this week's episode!
A lot has been talked about the importance and power of public speaking. But do you know it has a marketing benefit too? With the right preparation and a few hacks, public speaking can be turned into a powerful marketing strategy that can help you get your business off the ground and make your name known in your industry.Today, Mike interviews established public speaker and coach Odell Bizell. Odell shares his take on the marketing benefits of public speaking and the ways to become an effective public speaker, including the mistakes to avoid and the points to keep in mind. He shares 4 effective techniques to master the craft, explaining how to drive engagement and generate marketing benefits for people through public speaking. Learn also about Odell's path to becoming a public speaker and what drew him towards the profession.EPISODE 8 [SEASON 2] SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTSExplain the marketing aspect of speaking.05:25Most speakers are good talkers but not good listeners. Listening to your audience gets you content from them– the people you want to speak with, teach or sell. Another mistake people make is not speaking for the audience. You must consider your audience's demographics, interests, and expectations and deliver accordingly.What are some mistakes people make when speaking to an audience?08:29Most speakers are good talkers, but not good listeners. Listening to your audience gets you content from your audience itself – the people you want to speak with, or teach, or sell. Another mistake people make is not speaking for the audience. You must consider the demographics, interests, and expectations of your audience and deliver accordingly.What makes a great business professional great at speaking?11:55A great speaker can speak to the audience so well that the audience doesn't even have to say anything. This is an achievement one can reach in two ways:12:44Know your audience and insert yourself into their conversation.13:02Practice more than you perform.What are some public speaking techniques you'd like to share?29:54Start well.The importance of a good starting presentation: It is best to create shock or excitement in your audience's minds and draw them to the conversation when starting.31:21 2. Start with a quote. Start with a quote. Expand on something that makes them go ‘wow'.32:03 3. Drive engagement.Drive engagement. The more you get people to do something, the better they're likely to buy. Ask them to sign up somewhere or perform an action when public speaking.32:59 4. Be honest.Practice complete and utter honesty. Give your audience a choice – to be engaged or not.Closing thoughts by Odell.36:59If you want to scale your business and make more money than you ever thought you could, public speaking is a good option. Because it is the only skill that you can buy, rent, and sell.QUOTES17:27-17:36“Public speaking is performative, but it's not like the performing arts. It's not like acting. It's not like athletics (and) all of those things.”20:39-20:54“Every market has industries that have associations, and everybody that hires a speaker usually is a professional in some form or fashion. All you have to do is find that association, and then you super-serve an underserved association.”CONNECT WITH ODELLWebsiteLinkedInCONNECT WITH MIKELinkedIn
Welcome back adult family!Thank you for joining us on another episode Are We Adulting Yet. This week we dive deep into marriage. However, this isn't your average marriage talk. Instead of discussing a relationship with another person, we decided to ask each other if we would marry ourselves. It's so easy to grow up and form relationships with others to see if they are marriage material. But do we ever ask ourselves if we would be a good person to marry? Do we believe we possess the qualities we wish to find in a husband or wife? Even if you are already married, this is a good question to continue to ask yourself to cultivate and keep healthy relationships growing. There is beauty in being able to reflect on your behaviors and habits as we grown. Is this something we should focus more on as we get older? Let us know in the comments below. For our grown folk segment, Dali discusses her healing journey and how messy it is becoming for her. Healing ourselves as we get older isn't always just bubble baths and face masks. It can become very messy and scary when we have to face our traumas, and Dali is experiencing this now more than ever. Jackie talks about her struggles with balancing her everyday life. Parenting is hard and it's a lot easier than one may think to lose yourself while trying to juggle so many tasks with children. It helps to talk about it. Also, we are currently taking any suggestions for any future guest appearances on the show. So if you feel like you or someone you know may be a good fit, HIT US UP!areweadultingyet@gmail.comWanna follow the hosts on IG?!Are We Adulting Yet: https://www.instagram.com/areweadultingyetpodcast/Dali: https://www.instagram.com/daliconpique/JQ: https://www.instagram.com/jayyyquuu/Don't forget to tag #awaypodcast or @ us to let us know what you think of this week's episode!
Having a vision — and being able to communicate that vision to your team — is key to being a great leader. There's an undeniable link between speaking and leadership, knowing which is key to business success.In this episode of the Advance Podcast, Mike talks to you about the 3 essential questions to ask yourself before attending a speaking event and how they help determine the purpose, importance, and effectiveness of your speaking. You'll learn about why you must be led by a vision – be it in communication or leadership – and how having one helps your team stay focused too. You'll also learn about Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), their benefits, and limitations. Listen in!EPISODE 07 SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTSWhat are the three questions you must ask yourself every time you start to speak with people?02:42The three questions one must ask themselves before communicating to an audience are: ‘Who am I talking to?', ‘What am I saying?', and ‘Why am I doing this?'.‘What am I saying' is an important question to ask because many people get into some form of public speaking having no idea what they want to put across to people. They have a few points they have gathered, but they aren't clear how or in which manner they can put it out for people to understand.The ‘Why am I doing this' question is even more important because it gives you clarity of purpose – it should ultimately come down to something personal, not something production-oriented. When it does, you'll know why you need to communicate effectively.What are KPIs? What are the benefits and downsides of it? How does it explain the parallel between communication and leadership?18:53KPIs are short for Key Performance Indicators, which was popularized when Dr. Kaplan and Dr. Norton created the balanced business scorecard. They are like the SMART goal for business and assess if an employee is performing well as they should be. KPIs give you a lot of clarity by enabling you to measure the success, the direction, the activities, the outcomes and the productivity of the people that you lead. The one limitation of KPIs is that they can't measure the ‘why' – why people are doing or not doing something. For instance, during these days of the Great Resignation (as many of us choose to call it), there's a lot of talk about employees leaving companies, but the ‘why' behind this remains uncertain. Knowing the ‘why', whether it's in communication or leadership, is essential to move forward.KEY QUOTES:04:58-05:15“Knowing the why behind what you say gives purpose. So knowing that gives clarity and direction as to what you're going to say. And knowing the why gives you purpose, it gives you conviction, it gives you belief that what you're saying actually matters.”06:20-06:32“The difficulty with KPIs is that they can give direction but not purpose. They can tell people what to clearly do and goals, but it won't tell them why they're doing it.”RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTBOOK: Write To Speak by Mike Ackerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B081TVZZYXCONNECT WITH MIKELinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeackerdotcom
What is the most effective way to communicate with your direct reports? Have you considered guiding them with questions, helping them figure out solutions and improvement ways by themselves, or do you still follow the traditional lead-with-answers methodology? In this episode, Mike discusses why the former method is the most effective in leading your team with confidence while naturally instilling in them qualities of accountability and responsibility. You'll learn the three Ps to asking questions to your direct reports and the four Cs to parenting levels and see how the two combine in effective leadership.Learn to become a natural leader to your direct reports in this episode. Tune in now!EPISODE 6 SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTSWhat must you keep in mind when speaking to direct reports?04:52Lead them through questions. You don't have to tell your direct reports what to do because they can often figure it out themselves; maybe sometimes, you've to direct them towards it. The 3 Ps to asking questions helps include:[05:38]Psychology: When you're being asked questions, your brain tries to get ready to respond to them. That means, even if the brain were in a passive state until then, it would jump to being active when asked questions.[08:44] Problem: Answering someone's questions requires humility and time. Initially, a sense of pride may come over, which is a problem, but as humility gradually replaces your problem of pride, you'll realize how beneficial it is to lead them through questions.[11:17]Process: Figure out how you must ask questions. When done properly, asking questions is a highly effective way of leading.How do you lead people through questions the right way?11:38Go slow: If you've been the answer-teller all this while, it might take time for your people to adjust to this new attitude. Implement the practice slowly so that everyone is comfortable with the changes.12:14Go methodological: Have a flow of questions. Go from one point to the next. The four Cs of parenting: Commander, Coach, Counselor, Consultant, explain what the different parenting levels teach you about work and leadership.What are the four Cs of parenting?12:37Commander: This is the stage where you're telling your children what to do. You're the boss in charge of their actions, helping them understand right and wrong.13:21Coach: After early middle school, your role with your child becomes that of a coach. You help them see the pros and cons, weigh the good and bad, and help them understand the implications of different choices. In this stage, you're helping them manage the outcome.14:12Counselor: As kids get older, you won't weigh the pros and cons of a situation with them. You help them process what they think is a good idea.14:50Consultant: The last stage is that of a consultant. This comes at the point where your kids have moved out of the house and ask your opinion about situations. They might take it or leave it, but your role as a consultant is to be a good advisor to them.KEY QUOTES:01:37-01:51“If your speaking is higher, then people will assume that your leadership is equally as high. But if your speaking is lower, and even though you're a great leader able to get things done, then people will assume that your leadership is much lower.”07:16-07:29“When you ask a question, instead of just telling them what to do, start putting it back on them and leading them through a series of questions… What happens (then) is they start having to take ownership of the issue.”CONNECT WITH MIKELinkedIn
Why do you think so many of us use fillers in communication, stammer when stressed, and are unable to reach the audience's minds through our words? Because sometimes, we need some time to think before we say something. And the best way (we think) we can buy that is by using fillers or other inefficiencies in communication. Today, Mike coaches podcaster and content creator Adam Macias on communication, LIVE on the Advance Podcast. Kill your fillers and communication discrepancies as Mike chats with Adam about his life and business to demonstrate the different ways in which ineffective communication show up and how to avoid them. You'll learn to slow down your speech (naturally), pause whenever necessary, and do a simple exercise to help you with your communication quickly! Tune in.EPISODE 5 [SEASON 2] SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTSWhat are the four things you need to avoid in communication?05:19The four things to avoid in communication are:1) Fillers2) Elongation3) Stammer4) Garbage words How do you avoid using fillers?09:50Replace fillers with pauses. Our vocal speech is very different from a written speech. When speaking, we need to pause more often in our expression and allow little gaps in between. How do you slow down your speech?14:45Practice pauses. You might think that makes you talk a lot slower and that adding up words makes you speak faster, but it does not. If you think your pause would take long, ask for a second.What is the mirror exercise for communication?21:45Stand in front of the mirror for two to ten minutes and read a book. You'll be able to assess your body language and way of communicating effectively using this method.KEY QUOTES:09:25-09:28“The more we think about it, the more we want to do it.”19:00-19:03“Pauses allow you to stop before you say something you shouldn't.”20:20-20:35“If you'll just take a moment and fill up your belly, then you'll feel more peace, and you'll have more power, and pauses allow you to do that. Pauses allow you to analyze the room; pauses allow you to smile.”CONNECT WITH ADAMDaily MisinformerLinkedInCONNECT WITH MIKELinkedIn ----------(Full show notes & more resources visit connect.stepstoadvance.com) Check out the YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/c/ADVANCEwithMikeAcker ----------To book Mike Acker to speak to your group or facilitate a specific workshop, email:media@stepstoadvance.com----------
Technology is progressing at an exploding pace. Since the pandemic, remote conversations and conferences have increased, something that wasn't normal to most of us before. But whatever the cause, we're all forced to adapt to the change. And it starts with learning effective virtual communication.In this episode of the Advance Podcast, Mike teaches you how to make the best out of virtual conferencing and communication by sharing the three specifics to doing it right. He teaches you to convert the virtual communication “obstacle” into an opportunity to have meaningful conversations with people anywhere, from anywhere. Listen in to learn more!EPISODE 4 SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTSWhy do many people find virtual communication challenging? 03:42 There are two different modes in which people operate: the social mode and the solo mode. In the social mode, even if you're an introvert, you're in the mental state to talk to people openly. You're attuned to your ears, body, and are fully physically present in the conference room or sales meeting or wherever you are in the social setting.When in solo mode, you're with your computer doing your job, managing tasks for yourself by yourself. When the pandemic happened, everything started to occur at the same time, your social mode started to run over your solo mode. People started behaving the same way in social mode even when in solo mode. That kind of behavior de-energizes the whole room.How can you improve virtual communication?08:031. Get a decent setup. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it has to be decent. Look professional. Invest some time in a backdrop, get some lights behind the camera, blackout curtains for any windows that add light where you don't want it, a good camera, and a microphone.11:262. Eye-contact. Be able to speak to the other people in the eye. Set up the lighting and background in a way that's less distractive. Position your camera in a way that you're able to look at it while you speak.13:553. Energy-level. Treat yourself well, aim at putting our best foot forward, give your best shot. Use gestures and good communication practices to sound energetic and present.KEY QUOTES:06:59-07:05“Anytime you're virtual conferencing, start acting like you're with people.”07:42-07:46“A whole bunch of people being de-energized, de-energizes the room.”18:39-18:53“Zoom is an obstacle and an opportunity. An obstacle because we're not right here together holding hands. I'm not doing this training in person. It's also an opportunity because I can do this training for you wherever you are and have viewers around the world.”RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST● BOOK: Speak & Meet Virtuallyby Mike AckerCONNECT WITH MIKELinkedIn
As an entrepreneur, "losing" is a risky word. But though victory is enthralling, it's also fleeting; there'll always be another mountain to climb. Failure teaches you something new every time. This is why failures shouldn't bother you so much; it is never about winning or losing; it's about winning or learning, as Nelson Mandela once said.In this episode, Mike is joined by Serial Entrepreneur Jonathan Shroyer. Jonathan shares all about building successful businesses, learning from failures, and building your company atop solid foundational principles. He also talks about ideating, how he assesses the multiple ideas that cross his mind and scaling your business by implementing structure.Tune in to catch a win-or-learn mentality to scale your business to greater heights.EPISODE 3 SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTSWhy is it important to start a business that answers a need? What are the critical steps to building a business? 4:451. Start with a need or demand.5:122. Create a unique solution to address the need or solve the problem at hand.5:203. Assess your solution – Think if it can scale over time.5:274. Ask yourself if you have the passion, grit, resilience, and willingness to get through the inherent differences when they arise.06:135. In addition to the initial steps, it's essential also to ask yourself how to scale your business, what your team should look like, what skills or competencies you have or need to acquire and when to acquire them.What are Jonathan's company's guiding values?How do you scale your business?How did Jonathan develop the skill of ideation?How do you assess an idea?Closing advice from Jonathan.26:51Believe in yourself and write down your goals. If you don't write it down, it will only remain in your thoughts.RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST● Book: Lead With No Fear by Mike Acker● Book: Mindset: The New Psychology Of Success by Carol DweckCONNECT WITH JONATHAN SHROYERLinkedIn | Twitter | WebsiteCONNECT WITH MIKELinkedIn ----------(Full show notes & more resources visit connect.stepstoadvance.com) Check out the YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/c/ADVANCEwithMikeAcker ----------To book Mike Acker to speak to your group or facilitate a specific workshop, email:media@stepstoadvance.com----------
The world is full of naysayers, and often, the things we say to ourselves are just as bad. But the question is if you don't believe in yourself, who will? Holding yourself back from success is the easy route, but no one will care more about your success than you. Jeff Wright started an exploding business by just believing in himself, and success came calling.In this episode, Jeff sits with Mike to explore his path to success, including how he got started and overcame the challenges. He also talks about the importance of building a lasting client relationship, integrity, perseverance, and open communication in setting up a successful business.Tune in to learn first-hand the process behind setting up a product-based business!EPISODE 2 SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTSHow do build a company that brings in exploding growth?14:17Of the many important things involved in building a growing business is integrity. Jeff explains that you need to have integrity in your distributing partners. It's essential to figure out a way to work with them collaboratively to develop a solution that would allow you to maintain cash flow.How do you build a lasting client relationship?17:15Show your clients commitment. Have difficult conversations with them when necessary; be available for them.What are some lessons to learn from Jeff's success?18:34Innovation, perseverance, and a great team could be transformative to the growth of your business. Success comes naturally when you have a team that strives for the same thing.Advice for executives to advance in their careers.20:04Build a culture of open communication with your team. Challenge ideas, work collaboratively to come up with better ideas.How do you stay grounded in yourself and your professional success? ----------(Full show notes & more resources visit connect.stepstoadvance.com) Check out the YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/c/ADVANCEwithMikeAcker ----------To book Mike Acker to speak to your group or facilitate a specific workshop, email:media@stepstoadvance.com----------
What is your definition of success? How do you plan on achieving it? In this episode, Mike shows you the five different drivers of success. These include education, expertise and experience, emotional intelligence, communication, and work ethics.Tune in to learn the skills in detail. EPISODE 1 SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTSWhat are the five drivers of success?02:49 EducationWhat type of success do you want? Does it require formal education, or does self-education help? Success is no longer about the number of degrees you have or the college you went to.04:31 2. Expertise and experienceMost often, what people look for is the skills, sometimes, not even the experience. There is a correlation between the two, but not necessarily a causation. Some people have done the same thing for a long time and still are not experts. Some people have invested themselves, put in the targeted time, and become experts, even without years of experience.06:09 3. Emotional intelligence (perhaps the most important driver of success)Unless you understand yourself and the people around you, it's difficult to reach a certain level of success. Emotional intelligence is necessary.12:59 4. CommunicationAssertive communication is an important determinant of success. 20:41 5. Your work ethicLastly, your grit, determination, and hard work are what lead you to success.How do you build emotional intelligence?08:24Building self-confidence starts with self-awareness. Start looking at yourself in the third person. Analyze your present state, assess and discover what you're doing well and can do better. Be aware of others the same way. A large part of it also involves empathy. Understand people and make sure to not react to situations, instead take the time to assess them and respond. What is the difference between aggressive communication, passive communication, passive-aggressive communication, and assertive communication?13:27Aggressive communication – Aggressive communication indicates that you're only running over people. It's when you act in an aggressive, fighter-type stance, and you're focussed on the task alone. Aggressive personalities are more prone to fights.14:10Passive communication – Passive communication is when you are too agreeable; you let people decide everything. You might attribute it to introvertism, which isn't the case. There are passive introverts and passive extroverts. 14:41Passive-aggressive – Most people are passive-aggressive in their communication. They passively say things. For example, Mike explains that if he were to talk to his wife and say, 'Hey, it's gonna be a long day, and I just really wish I didn't have to come home to dirty dishes in the sink,' that would be passive communication. He isn't directly asking his wife to do anything, but he's passively, aggressively implying that she gets it done. 15:43Assertive communication -- This type of communication is where you say what you mean and mean what you say. Many of our verbal and nonverbal aspects need to be taken care of when communicating this way.What are the three different areas to focus on for assertive communication? ----------(Full show notes & more resources visit connect.stepstoadvance.com) Check out the YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/c/ADVANCEwithMikeAcker ----------To book Mike Acker to speak to your group or facilitate a specific workshop, email:media@stepstoadvance.com----------
INTRODUCTION TO EPISODE 45Marketing is more than just advertising. Though anyone can advertise their product, it takes skill to generate interest, create brand awareness and sell products and services. How do you do that?In part 2 of Mike's conversation with Tim Fitzpatrick, we learn in detail about marketing fundamentals and how to put them into action. Tim talks about the free resources he's offering for our listeners at the Advance podcast and how you can make the best use of them!For exclusive resources from Tim Fitzpatrickhttps://www.rialtomarketing.com/advance-with-mike-ackerEPISODE 45 SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTSCan you break down the marketing fundamentals quickly?Here's a quick description of the marketing fundamentals-1:59Understand who you're going to serve and how you're going to serve those people.02:09Work on your messaging -- which is what you say to those people, how you talk about the value you offer, and how you say that in a way that grabs attention and springs action. 02:42Plan on how to get your message in front of the people.Can you elaborate on storytelling for marketing messaging?05:50For marketing messaging, it is best to use a storytelling framework. It helps people focus on your message and not on you. Your customers can thus know what they receive from your product or service. Storytelling enables us to communicate clearly what we do and what we have to offer in a short period.Do you think storytelling amounts to manipulation?14:13It does not. Storytelling is about communicating with people in a way that resonates with them. You speak in their language to connect with them better.Can you talk about the steps to planning?21:46The first step to planning is identifying your target market. Your target market needs to be specific, measurable, and time-bound. 22:43Next, you need to know where you intend to go without getting too attached to it. 23:23Thirdly, you need to identify your budget and resources to get an idea of who you want to work with. 23:49The fourth step is identifying your current plan -- to get a baseline of where to start. 25:32Identify what you're going to focus on in the next 90 days with your marketing.Can you talk about the three phases of the marketing evolution index checklist?RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST● StoryBrand by Donald Miller● Right To Speak by Mike Acker● Check out the Free Resources Tim's offered for Advance listeners here.CONNECT WITH TIMWebsite | LinkedIn CONNECT WITH MIKELinkedIn ----------(Full show notes & more resources visit connect.stepstoadvance.com) Check out the YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/c/ADVANCEwithMikeAcker ----------To book Mike Acker to speak to your group or facilitate a specific workshop, email:media@stepstoadvance.com----------
INTRODUCTION TO EPISODE 44It's rare to find someone who isn't aware of the importance of marketing today -- be it their brand, message, business, or even themselves. But how informed are we when it comes to discovering, growing or expanding our target audience?Tim Fitzpatrick joins Mike in this episode of the Advance Podcast to provide actionable insight for businesses or entrepreneurs to find, understand, and work with their target audiences. We'll explore marketing fundamentals, how to find our unique selling point, and ways to scale our business to a significant measure. Listen in!For exclusive resources from Tim Fitzpatrickhttps://www.rialtomarketing.com/advance-with-mike-ackerEPISODE 44 SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTSWhat is meant by the target market?6:19The target market refers to the people you're going to serve. The vast majority of us work with clients who're not a good fit for us, which is not only not fun but is also not profitable in the long run. The broader your client base, the greater the chances of getting the wrong clients. That is why it's essential to narrow down and be specific about the people you market.Any suggestions for people who cannot choose to be specific about their clients?13:43It might not be possible for everyone to have a filtered client base. But not being specific has its drawbacks -- you run into problems more often. In any case, it's essential to measure your non-negotiables before figuring out whether to move forward or not.How can people discover their unique selling point?16:15To discover their unique selling point, people need to find out what they're good at. They also need to see what problem they're helping their client solve.How do entrepreneurs and business people start with marketing?19:46Start with your current and past customer base and ask yourself three questions:● Who do you enjoy working with?● Who are your most profitable customers?● Who do you do your best work for?It will help you have a subgroup of current and past class customers you love working with who are profitable and help you get great results. Your most ideal clients reside within these.How do you target the people to work with?24:15Once you've figured the group of customers that you've served that check off the three boxes suggested above, you can start to dig into the psychographics, demographics and how they behave. Their actions, behavior, commonalities, and interests will help you discover your target audience.How do you grow your target audience?29:10RESOURCED MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST● Duct Tape Marketing by John Jantsch● Speak With No Fear by Mike Acker● Check out the Free Resources Tim's offered for Advance listeners here.CONNECT WITH TIMWebsite | LinkedIn CONNECT WITH MIKELinkedIn ----------(Full show notes & more resources visit connect.stepstoadvance.com) Check out the YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/c/ADVANCEwithMikeAcker ----------To book Mike Acker to speak to your group or facilitate a specific workshop, email:media@stepstoadvance.com----------
You already know that eating healthy during pregnancy is important, but a lot of the books and information out there are often confusing and complicated and chances are, your doctor isn't giving you much guidance either. You're probably wondering which nutrients you need, how many extra calories you should consume, and what foods you should eat—and avoid—during pregnancy. In this episode, I sat down with Amy J. Hammer, RN, a writer and author of the new book, How To Grow a Baby:A Science-Based Guide to Nurturing New Life, from Pregnancy to Childbirth and Beyond. Amy and I talked about the real reasons it's important to eat healthy during pregnancy, the best superfoods to focus on, plus how to cope with nausea, heartburn, and constipation. We also talked about how our values, culture, and stories can all affect our ability to eat healthy during pregnancy and throughout our lives. Whether you're pregnant, TTC, or done having children, this is an interview with a ton of information about emerging research plus practical insight from a real mom. Welcome 4:30 Tell us a bit about your story! 6:35 Why is nutrition so vital during pregnancy? 10:22 Why do you think there's not enough focus on nutrition during pregnancy? 13:18 How does a mother's gut microbiome affect her baby's health? 18:40 Which nutrients do moms need during pregnancy? 23:26 What are some pregnancy food myths? 25:33 Are there guidelines for how many calories women should consume during each trimester? 27:47 What does research tell us about moms consuming added sugars during pregnancy and why should they limit them? 29:50 What are some of the best superfoods for pregnancy? 33:03 What are foods moms should focus on to promote gut health? 34:52 Are there foods that can help with morning sickness/nausea and fatigue? 38:11 Research shows 30 to 50 percent of women will complain about pregnancy heartburn. Are there foods to avoid that can worsen heartburn? 39:28 What are the best foods that combat constipation? 40:48 What should women aim for when choosing snacks? 41:56 What are some of your favorite ideas for healthy snacks? 44:06 In your book, you talk about the language, routine, habits, and stories we tell ourselves and how this all impacts our ability to choose and keep choosing healthy foods. Explain more! 47:47 What are your best tips for making healthy eating easy during pregnancy? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Grab a copy of Amy Hammer's book, How to Grow a Baby. Amy mentions Michael Pollan's article, “Some Of My Best Friends Are Germs.” Amy talks about Scott F. Gilbert and his work about birth as the origin of a new community. Amy mentions the book, Real Food For Pregnancy, by Lily Nichols. Amy talks about the work of Emily Oster. Amy cites this 2020 study in the journal Nutrients: Impact of Sugary Food Consumption on Pregnancy: A Review. Get Amy's recipe for Ghee-Fried Grass-fed Beef Liver, Apples and Parsley on Einkorn Sourdough Toast Amy recommends psyllium husk like this one to combat pregnancy constipation. Amy suggests Larabar or Patagonia Provisions bars for healthy pregnancy snacks. Learn more about Amy J. Hammer on her website and follow her on Instagram FROM OUR PARTNERS Kids Cook Real Food eCourse The Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, created by a mom of 4 and a former elementary school teacher, is designed to build connection, confidence, and creativity in the kitchen. The course includes 30 basic cooking skills, 45 videos including several bonuses, printable supply and grocery shopping lists, and kid-friendly recipes. The course is designed for all kids ages 2 to teen and has three different skill levels. More than 18,000 families have taken the course and The Wall Street Journal named it the #1 cooking class for kids. Sign up now for the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse and get a free lesson for being a “Food Issues” listener. Thrive Market Thrive Market is an online membership-based market that has the ...
JOIN OUR DISCORD | http://www.discord.gg/devin https://www.patreon.com/devinnash - Exclusive Bonus Content Over 30+ Hours ___ Today I sit down and explain how Twitch Bans Ads from Top Streamers, and Why Your Favorite Streamer is Next. Twitch Recently Decided to Ban Ads from Top Streamer Amouranth, this was done Manually by Twitch and opens up many implications that could potentially Ban Ads from your Favorite Top Streamer Next. This is a scary issue as Twitch has a manual ad system, meaning any Ads served on Twitch will be played across all Streamers, ranging from Top Streamers like Ludwig, xQc, Shroud, TommyInnit, etc, as well as smaller streamers. And with the Hot Tub Meta recently taking over Twitch your Favorite Streamer Could Be Next for having Ads Banned from their Channel. If you are a Streamer, YouTuber, or Content Creator in general, Twitch's actions should worry you and make you question their viability as a Content Creator Platform, and Streamer Platform. Removal of a major Revenue Source from Top Streamers out of the blue like this is extremely worrying, almost like YouTube's own AdPocalypse. If you want to learn How To Grow your Twitch Channel, or How To Grow your YouTube Channel, watch this video and discover whether Twitch is the platform for you
I had the opportunity to give a Keynote Talk at the Cal State University Alliance. The Keynote focuses on the Future of Content Creation, The Future of Esports, How to Get a Job in the Esports Industry, How to Get a Job in the Gaming Industry, and How to Become a Content Creator. Many of these jobs will likely be in tertiary and adjacent industries as marketers, chefs, video editors, and other secondary support roles. I also give advice on How to Get a Job in the eSports Industry as a College Graduate, How to Become a Content Creator as a College Graduate and How to Grow a Twitch Stream or How To Grow a Youtube Channel. Cal State was kind enough to give me 30 minutes to help their students learn How to Get a Job in Esports, and How to Grow an Audience as a content creator. I was able to share my experiences as the former CEO of CLG, Counter Logic Gaming, and when I ran the League of Legends team, Team Dignitas. If you're interested in learning How To Grow a Twitch Stream, How To Grow a YouTube Channel, or Get a Job in the Esports Industry, you've come to the right Keynote.
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