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It started with a simple problem: take the trash out, bring it back in. But that tiny pain point? It turned into a full-blown logistics revolution for short-term rental hosts nationwide.Taylor Jones dives deep with Alex Shapiro, co-founder of Can Monkey, the tech-powered trash service that's now serving over 5,000+ properties across 28 states and 475 cities. What began as a favor for a friend became one of the most unexpected wins in the short-term rental game.Inside this episode:How a random lunch and one smelly STR mishap sparked a business ideaWhy homeowner rejection opened the door to a thriving STR marketThe secret sauce behind Can Monkey's explosive growthWhat it really takes to manage a trash route across hundreds of citiesThe unexpected power of timestamped trash photos (yep, they can save you from fines)What makes a great “can runner” (spoiler: it's not driving a BMW)The surprising blend of tech, trust, and trash - and why it matters for STR opsCan Monkey's next chapter: 10,000 properties and software that could shake up the spaceIf you're in the STR world or just love stories of scrappy entrepreneurship, this episode delivers a goldmine of insights, operations hacks, and growth strategies you'll wish you heard sooner. Hit play now, you'll never look at trash day the same way again.Learn more at canmonkey.comContact Alex: alexander@canmonkey.com or connect with him on LinkedIn

You may know about eating on autopilot or mindless overeating, but you probably don't realize you're doing something else mindlessly that leaves you more likely to overeat. It's probably making changing your eating habits more challenging too. It's almost impossible to break emotional eating and overeating habits without addressing your mindset and without exploring the thoughts or the mental soundtrack in your head.In this episode I'm exploring the power of mindset, and how it can make all the difference in creating freedom from overeating.What you'll learn in this episode:Why jumping into action to change your eating isn't always a good ideaWhy and how your thoughts will help you change your eatingHow thoughts and feelings can shape your action (or lack of it)How to determine whether your thought and beliefs are sabotaging your eatingFind links to everything we mention in this episode as well as complete show notes & transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/reset-your-mindset-to-break-overeating-and-emotional-eating-habits-tmohp-episode-163/ Join the 5-Day Freedom from Overeating Workshop for Smart, Busy Women: https://bit.ly/tmohpregister Find out what's triggering emotional eating: https://bit.ly/takethefreequizGet updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdatesRate and review the podcast: https://apple.co/3i2L8CH

Send me a text! (I might answer you in an episode)Do you feel limited by the difficult situations in your life? What if God wants to use that as a launchpad for you to help more people than you ever dreamed?If this resonates, tune in...because on this episode I share a vulnerable clip from a recent guest interview I did on Inspired Budget podcast with host Allison Baggerly.You'll hear about how God used my financial struggles to launch me into a business and career path I would of never dreamed of, and the practical steps you can use to carve your own path (using skills you already have).You'll learn:Why you can start small and STILL be successful Practical steps to launch your first or next ideaWhy you shouldn't give up on your dreams (even if you're in a difficult season)...and more!LINKS MENTIONED:Side Hustle Launch PlanListen to the full episode on Inspired Budget!Check out Allison's Website

Imagine your first traditional “product design” job is designing the Snapchat messaging UX for millions of people across the globe…Well that's what Dan Moreno's journey looked like as an engineer turned designer.So this week's episode is a deep dive into his 5+ years designing Snapchat as well as his new role at a rocket ship startup called Captions.Some highlights:Dan's formula for presenting design ideasHow Dan grew his visual skills as an engineerInside look at the AR exploration team at SnapchatHow to get the CEO of Snap excited about your ideaWhy designing at a startup brings more responsibilityHow Dan rethought what Snapchat messaging could bea lot moreSnap's Lens StudioAndrew McPhee (Dan's first manager at Snap)Gaurav Misra (founder of Captions)Pop a component plugin for Figma

OK, in this episode, we finally close the book (ha!) on "Atomic Attraction" by Christopher Canwell.To say this book is a "mixed bag" might be an understatement. We feel that it's starts off strong, but the games and manipulations that the author recommends toward the end feel excessive.In this episode, we'll cover topics including:How scarcity builds valueWhy pretending to be scarce is a bad ideaWhy friendship is not a path to romanceWhy requiring a woman to invest in your relationship is important (to her and you)Why men who spend time arguing with women don't understand womenThat you're angry and defensive becuase you're afraidHow jealousy thrives in insecurity and scarcityInsanely bad ideas to rebuild a woman's attractionAnd, we'll introduce our next book, "Self-care for Men" by Garrett Munce.Here's a video that we reference during the show:https://youtu.be/0lGDyUj2L0o?si=9HWxtbIY-GXrInyESupport the show

You can make Friendsgiving a fun and meaningful gathering by bringing something delicious that works with your nutrition goals. Before heading off to the party, let's talk about how to choose what to bring, how to modify family favorite recipes, and why it's important not to only focus on the food.The great thing about Friendsgiving potlucks is that everyone brings their own twist on classic dishes. It's an opportunity to show off your cooking skills while also pleasing the whole crowd. Whether you want to bring a side or dessert (or both!), making a dish that fits into your nutrition plan doesn't Coach Amber is here to help! We discuss:Attending a Friendsgiving PotluckHow to choose what to bring to the potluckHow to modify family favorite recipesShould you bring a side or dessert?Great desserts that works for the whole crowdWhy eating before you go to the gathering is a great ideaWhy it's not all about the foodAddressing peer pressure if it pops upAll episodes of The MetPro Method can be found anywhere you get podcasts or go to MetPro.co/podcast. Be sure to follow, rate, and review. You can learn more about MetPro at MetPro.co!Originally aired 11/22/22

Cassie and Jackie Collier LOVE board games. Growing up in a small Pennsylvanian town, playing board games helped them to strengthen their bond as sisters and make new friends. Despite going in very different directions professionally, the Colliers eventually discovered that their shared passion for fun and games went far beyond the board. When they created a custom one-off board game for their family as a Christmas gift, they realized their potential to provide similar experiences for others. They realized the potential of Bundle.  The Colliers talk to Katherin about learning the value of fun at an early age, and how working together as siblings has helped to strengthen their symbiotic personal and professional relationship. They also discuss the power of being both under and overestimated, the most bizarre customer prompt they've received when designing a game, a risky pitch meeting gone horribly wrong, and why having fun is such a key part of the entrepreneurial journey. Learn more about Bundle. Get 20% off any game with the code BUNDLE20.  In this episode, we cover:The value of having funThe importance of sibling relationshipsWhy working with family isn't always a bad ideaWhy board games are deeper than you thinkScrappy solutions for scaling and promoWhy it's important to have FUN as an entrepreneur Quote of the Week:"[By] surrounding  yourself with people who get you, you can be your full self."  - Cassie Collier Hosted by Katherin Vasilopoulos. Made by Cansulta and Ethan Lee.Music by © Chris Zabriskie, published by You've Been a Wonderful Laugh Track (ASCAP). Songs used in this episode include: "Air Hockey Saloon," "Virtues Inherited, Vices Passed On," "Short Song 020623," "Short Song 020923," "Your Skin's Not In the Carpet Anymore," "I Need to Start Writing Things Down."Used under the Creative Commons 4.0 International License

Welcome to Episode 163! In this episode, MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts answer a question from a listener who wants some advice on how to cope with your KK getting cracked by a fishy player. Topics discussed include: A quick discussion on WSOP dates and Gareth's upcoming book release The Final Table (preorder here!)Whether or not open-jamming T7o (in a satellite) with 34bb is ever a good ideaWhy it's useful to take a range perspective instead of focusing on a singular handHow to use the Occam's razor to simplify assumptionsWant us to answer your poker question?Post it in Dr. Tricia's private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PokerMindsetMasteryLabOr in Gareth's private Facebook group! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pokerprofits Or Tweet us: @drtriciacardner @MTTpokerschool @PokerOnTheMindResourcesCheck out Gareth's program Train and Play Like the Pros that will prepare you for large MTT series (both online and live): https://www.mttpokerschool.com/ Check out Tricia's digital offerings at: https://www.peakpokermindset.com/

If you are really multi-passionate, it's likely that researching your ideas, weighing the pros and cons and other methods of analysis will still leave you undecided about what niche to choose. Because the problem is that you love all your ideas and you can't stand the thought of scrapping any of them.Today, I'm sharing three strategies for overcoming your indecision, and finally picking a niche.Listen to the full episode to hear:How to use “practice mode” to figure out if you really want to build a business around an ideaWhy you should date your ideas before you commit to marrying one of themHow giving yourself total freedom can actually help you nail down your nicheLearn more about Gillian:100K MastermindSmall Business 101Startup SocietyGet on the waitlist for VALIDATEProfit Planning ChallengeGet in touch!Instagram: @GillianZPerkinsResources:Can't pick a niche? Do THIS instead.

You can make Friendsgiving a fun and meaningful gathering by bringing something delicious that works with your nutrition goals. Before heading off to the party, let's talk about how to choose what to bring, how to modify family favorite recipes, and why it's important not to only focus on the food.The great thing about Friendsgiving potlucks is that everyone brings their own twist on classic dishes. It's an opportunity to show off your cooking skills while also pleasing the whole crowd. Whether you want to bring a side or dessert (or both!), making a dish that fits into your nutrition plan doesn't Coach Amber is here to help! We discuss:Attending a Friendsgiving PotluckHow to choose what to bring to the potluckHow to modify family favorite recipes Should you bring a side or dessert?Great desserts that works for the whole crowdWhy eating before you go to the gathering is a great ideaWhy it's not all about the foodAddressing peer pressure if it pops upAll episodes of The MetPro Method can be found anywhere you get podcasts or go to MetPro.co/podcast. Be sure to follow, rate, and review. You can learn more about MetPro at MetPro.co!

If you haven't heard “been there, done that” in a small church, you're the exception! For some, it's the most frustrating response when trying to find a volunteer. It also can be a really awkward comment to respond to. As we jump into another series about volunteers in small churches, join in to hear:How making their “YES” your goal is a terrible ideaWhy your response to their “NO” has more ministry impact than you can imagineWhat a jigsaw puzzle has to do with the family of GodThe 2-point best response to “Been There, Done That'Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!"

Sybil is once again joined by her husband for the second in a four-part series. Sybil and Fred continue to look into topics that are important to discuss in the philanthropic world. Episode Highlights:Different types of donors that sustainers, campaigners, and launcher ideaWhy a trend is important to consider but is not necessarily the only answer to effective giving Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms.If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/73-sybil-speakshttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/71-sybil-speakshttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/69-patton-mcdowellCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Link for the wait list for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

Meet Foong, reformed Consultant turned Founder, who loved her colleagues at PWC, but found she lacked Purpose in her work. When Foong made the leap, it was to Matchable, a company intent on helping people like her find more purpose by volunteering their specialist skills to startups and charities; which are impact heavy but resource poor.Today, Matchable has projects ranging from transforming Columbian farmers into cacao entrepreneurs using Blockchain, to helping children deal with grief using Augmented Reality and AI; and clients ranging from Seed funded startups like Heights, to massive names like Dentsu International, Deutsche Bank and Primark.In this episode we unpack: A different path into entrepreneurship - applying for a role on a partially validated ideaWhy focus groups often give false positivesHow Matchable kept testing revenue streams and customers to find the right fitThe importance of recognising what you can't do as a founder! Designing a work culture where extroversion isn't the defaultPlus much moreLinksCheckout Matchable hereRead Quiet by Susan Cain here

These days, there are so many ways to monetize your knowledge.You could write a book or an ebook. You could create a course that people can go through at their own pace. Or you could run a live program where you guide people through the material and help them apply it. You could provide coaching or consulting or even a service where you use your knowledge to help others.Over the last five years or so, I've monetized my knowledge in almost all of these different ways. And some of them took a lot of effort and time and didn't pay very well. And then others have been extremely profitable.So today I wanted to share with you what has worked best for me and has allowed me to build the multi six figure information business that I run today, and also what I would recommend someone do if they're interested in getting started in the information industry.Listen to the full episode to hear:The first two steps to turning your knowledge into a businessThe research questions you need to ask when you're developing your ideaWhy you need to sell your product before you create itHow to go small to make salesThe two sides of automating your business Learn more about Gillian:Funnel MasterclassStartup SocietyGet on the waitlist for VALIDATEProfit Planning ChallengeGet in touch!Instagram: @GillianZPerkinsResources:100 Digital Product Ideas

If you are thinking about creating your first course, this is the episode for you.From generating leads with no audience or a small audience to launch strategies to pricing to turning your leads into paying, satisfied customers, I'm going to cover it all with Jess Catorc from Teachable.Teachable is a course hosting platform that has been around for nearly a decade and has worked with thousands upon thousands of course creators. They've got the data, the tools, and the expertise to help make your course a success, and Jess is a major part of that.Jess is an award-winning brand strategist and leads Launch Creator Initiatives at Teachable. She's been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, ABC television network, and has spent the last 8+ years working with creators and startups to expand their reach and revenue online in the Creator Economy. Listen to the full episode to hear:How to collaborate to grow your audienceWhy using lead magnets and microproducts helps you validate your course ideaWhy your first launch is about collecting data on what worksHow to build a simple sales funnelWhat you need to consider when you're pricing your courseLearn more about Jess Catorc:TeachableInstagram: @jesscatorc @teachableKeep the Receipt podcastLearn more about Gillian:Funnel MasterclassStartup SocietyGet on the waitlist for VALIDATEProfit Planning ChallengeGet in touch!Instagram: @GillianZPerkins

You're probably doing something “without even thinking” about it that makes overeating more tempting and makes changing your eating habits more difficult.It's human nature to have a soundtrack in your head that constantly feeds you thoughts and beliefs and stories - about you, about what you're capable of, about food and eating and cravings, and about the possibility (or impossibility) of change.Let's talk about thoughts and feelings and where they lead. Let's explore whether it's time to feed your brain a better diet.What you'll learn from this episode:Why jumping into action to change your eating isn't always a good ideaWhy and how your thoughts will help you change your eatingHow thoughts and feelings can shape your action (or lack of it)How to determine whether your thought and beliefs are sabotaging your eatingFind links to everything we mention in this episode as well as complete show notes & transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/feed-your-brain-a-better-diet-tmohp-episode-025/

To celebrate our reaching 100 episodes of Work Less, Earn More, I'm revisiting some of my favorite episodes all this week.I went all the way back to the very first episode and pulled out the ones that stood out to me as must-listens, ones that I think even if you've heard them before, they would be worth listening to again. Then I had to narrow it down from 20 or so episodes to 5.To do that, I needed a theme or a topic, and I landed on doing a whole week of episodes all about funnels and launching.For the final episode of our five-part bonus series, we're going to do something that is a little bit unrelated if I'm going to be completely honest, but I think it's an important piece of the puzzle.When I was first trying to build my business, my funnels weren't working and my launches were falling flat.And it wasn't because of the funnels or the launches.The reason they would have worked for me is because I was barking up the wrong tree. I was trying to sell something that there wasn't demand for. I was trying to sell something that nobody wanted to buy.I hadn't validated my business idea.So today, I'll walk you through how to do that, so you can put all of the great lessons in the last four episodes this week to use.Listen to the full episode to hear:3 questions to ask to validate your business ideaWhy market research is essential to building a successful businessHow to tell if your business idea is valid and worth pursuingWhy it might not take a long time to build a substantial, successful businessLearn more about Gillian:Startup SocietyGet on the waitlist for VALIDATEProfit Planning ChallengeGet in touch!

In episode #134 of The CXChronicles Podcast we welcomed Nate  Joens Co Founder at Structurely based out of Ames,  Iowa. Structurely's conversational AI technology is leading the way in sales and marketing, structuring conversations to engage leads at scale. With two-way conversation, their AI Assistant engages online prospects, qualifies them for a personalized experience, and nurtures these lead relationships through intelligent engagement.Nathan joins the CXCP to talk about his experience optimizing and focusing on The Four CX Pillars: Team, Tools, Process & Feedback  while building & scaling Structurely. Episode #134 Highlight Reel:Collecting market based feedback to validate your business ideaWhy building life-like AI is not easy for most companiesThe art of following-up with your leads & prospects to create new business Texting with your customers to personalize your customer experienceConstantly understanding new use-cases for your product & service offeringsHuge thanks to Nathan for coming on The CXCP and featuring his team's work and efforts in pushing the customer experience & success space into the future. Click here to learn more about Nathan JoensClick here to learn more about StructurelyIf you enjoy The CXChronicles Podcast, please stop by your favorite podcast player and leave us a review, this is the easiest way we can find new listeners, guests and future CX'ers!Support the show (https://cxchronicles.com/)

With us today is Keke Williams to speak about how she and her partner empower individual investors to create the financial freedom to live their dreams. Peter and Keke co-founded GlobalInvestor Alliance (GIA) to help people obtain the mindset, strategies & tools to create recurring income from recession-resilient real estate investments that have ultimately accelerated their own wealth building success. Through their US multifamily GP partnerships, they currently manage a portfolio of 1,000+ doors across 4 projects in 3 metros, valued at over $200MM.For today's episode we will cover: [00:00-9:43] Opening Segment.Getting to know Keke Williams.Keke shares how she got started and her journey in her professional life.Why she chose to do Multifamily. [9:43-14:41] Wisdom comes from the experience of doing itKeke discusses her trial and and error journey and how it helped her find her niche.The truth about diversifying strategiesWhy Multifamily is the most successfulWhy having good partners and good processes makes the business better [14:41-17:45] Why putting your eggs in one basket is the wrong ideaWhy you should diversify your multifamily portfolioThe essence of having returning investors [17:45-22:20] How to find a solid investment that can stand the test of timeMaslow's hierarchy of needsWhy you should start investing in multifamily [22:20-27:17] How COVID revealed the downside risks of some Investment VehiclesKeke foresees an increase in intergenerational living after COVIDA major shift in location that could affect the market [29:41-33:02] Being in tune with the current market.Learning how Keke thinks about where to investHow to know which investment strategy to do [33:02-38:34] Three step framework on analysisIndustry level risk - understanding real estateThe business of MultifamilyAssessing the management team [38:34-47:10] Closing SegmentSetting your priorities straight with KekeHow to further your investingFinal advice from KekeTweetable Quotes: If you can find your real areas of genius, where you excel, and you feel good, and you're satisfied and contributing in that way. That's where you should play. Everything else you should either partner or outsource."-Keke WilliamsConnect with Keke and start your journey herekeke@globalinvestoralliance.comSUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-START REVIEW as we create a lifetime of wealth and financial freedom through multifamily investing!    Invest with us! Check out Blue Oak Investments  Cody on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram John on LinkedIn and Facebook Brian on LinkedIn and Facebook 

In this Find Your Edge podcast episode, host Chris Newport interviews Yael Joffe to dive into genetics, training and performance. We discuss how understanding your genetics is so critical in affecting your decisions about training, exercise programming, recovery and more.Yeal describes:How performance is relevant whether you're an Olympic athlete, recreational athlete, or even a non-athleteCurrent problems in genetic testing on the market and how the 3x4 report is different by focusing on systems, cellular function and moreWhy some athletes respond differently to exercise training than others depending on genetics. She says, “We don't need to be Olympic athletes to improve.”Why some of us are more likely to get injured during training than others and how that can change the way you trainHow your genetic insights (and not just HRV, HR, etc) are the key to improving your performanceWhy “set” training programs may not be a great fit for training according to your genesHow endurance and power training are interrelated and what activities best match our potential (and mental health and enjoyment)Why “exercise for life” is so importantHow genetics can help you determine what workouts are the best for the amount of time you have to train and the amount of recovery you needHow mental health, mood and neurotransmitters are related to performance and even exercise addiction What dopamine does and how it's related to anxiety, depression, nutrition, exercise and meditationHow genetics drives what we eat, how we eat and when we eat (no, it's not about willpower)Why caffeine metabolism affects our mental and physical performance differently (and why that matters for ingesting it before and during exercise)How methylation and B vitamins are critical for performance and how they are genetically relatedWhy purchasing supplements from the grocery store shelf (or Amazon) is a terrible ideaWhy having a good Dietitian to help you navigate supplement choices for your optimal health and performance is so importantIn case you missed it, here's the first episode we did with Yael Joffe of 3x4 Genetics on How to Take Charge of Your Health Based on Your Genes Learn more about Genetic Testing here and book a free consult here. We look forward to helping you make the best decisions for your health and performance!

BIODorothea is the founder and CEO of a healthcare technology company, Bot MD. Bot MD is a mobile-based AI chatbot that provides an interface for doctors to quickly access information related to hospital policies, formularies, check who's on call etc. Along with her founder YC, Dorothea started Bot MD back in 2018 and joined Y Combinator's summer 2018 batch. Prior to starting Bot MD, Dorothea rocketed up through the ranks at Medtronic and then Baxter, eventually holding the portfolios of country head for Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei and Myanmar. However, she chose to give that up and chose the unconventional path, resigning from her job to start Bot MD.3 THINGS I LEARNEDChoosing a co-founder is one of the most important steps. In Dorothea's words, it's like being married and raising a baby together with your partner. Only you and your co-founder fully understand “how sucky it is when times are down”. It's during these times that your co-founder might be vital in providing you with encouragement.Start by building low-code prototypes. These are prototypes that involve little to no code. The goal is to prove certain hypotheses before you get too caught up with building the prototype.A startup journey might take 10 years of your life, with lots of stress and sleepless nights. So you need to ask yourself whether your idea is worth the pain of going through that process. Do people want it enough? What is your right to win, and why should you be building it? What's the size of the market?TOPICS WE COVEREDWhat Bot MD doesWhy Dorothea left her first job at EDBThe initial experiment Dorothea ran that made her realise that Bot MD was a good ideaWhy building a startup is a painful journey but a very instructive oneThe importance of having a co-founderWhat a cofounder relationship is likeWhat Dorothea does as CEOFactors to consider when starting a startupDorothea's epiphany that turned the company around and helped them find product market fitBot MD's breakthrough product in NUH

On today's food-themed episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to food entrepreneurs Jessica Harold and Patrick Hingst of Kookys N Cream and chef Laura Romito of High 5 Salts with Benefits.Tune in to the full StartupNation Radio show with food entrepreneurs Harold, Hingst and Romito here to learn more about how to succeed in the food industry.First up is Harold and Hingst, the co-founders of Kookys n Cream, a Michigan-based cookie shop in Lapeer known for its cookie blend called "cookie cream."During the interview, Harold and Hingst discuss:What Kookys n Cream offersHow they "kookify" traditional dessertsHow they came up with the business ideaWhy they're looking toward franchisingHow TikTok helped them get a surge in orders and how they handled the influxFor more information about Kookys n Cream, visit the official website, and follow on Facebook and Instagram.Next up is Romito, a chef who founded High 5 Salts with Benefits, an organic seasoning blend.During the interview, Romito explains:How she turned her concoction she previously used just for herself into a businessAn explanation of the five tastes of people's tonguesWhy she created the product to avoid working in restaurants foreverHow she switched from the teaching world to the food industryHow she made her business scaleFor more information about High 5 Salts with Benefits, visit the official website, and follow on Facebook.

Moe Abbas is Co-Founder and CEO of Acadium, an apprenticeship marketplace on a mission to accelerate economic mobility by making access to a new career accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Acadium started with the belief that anyone, anywhere, should be able to get the skills and experience they need to start their career without barriers like price, schedule, or location getting in their way.  Acadium has raised $1M from top angel investors, and it has launched more careers in digital marketing than any other platform to date. The company has been featured in Forbes as one of the leading companies building the bridge to remote employment. And the best part, it is completely free for the students and apprentices.Moe went from a poor, refugee family and selling chocolate bar at 10 years old to help support his family, to founding or co-founding over a dozen startups which over the last 10 years have employed thousands, in industries ranging from real estate, construction, web development, marketing and mobile applications. In his early 20's he was Co-Founder of Ottawa General Contractors which In 5 years, he led the group from doing deals in a Starbucks into Canada's leading residential design build company with 20 million in sales and design centers across the country.Full show notes and worksheets can be found here: evolvethe.world/episodes/62What You Will Learn In This Episode:Why an apprenticeship is more effective at creating careers than traditional higher educationHow one Acadium apprentice switched careers and doubled her income in 3 months for freeA scrappy funnel growth hack validate your marketplace ideaWhy supply and demand liquidity is important when building a two-sided marketplaceHow to determine a revenue model for your startupHow to decide between horizontal and vertical growth in your business

I see this happen all of the time. Hell, I experienced it first-hand myself -- you're a few years into the business and find yourself busy all of the time. You become a professional whack-a-mole player and an expert fire-putter-outer. You want to scale your business and increase your revenue, but you're too damn exhausted to even think about it!My guest today, Jennifer Dopazo, is going to talk about creating passive income (the TOP way, in fact!) in a way that doesn't leave you feeling depleted - but instead reignites your spark.In this episode, you'll learn:Advice to entrepreneurs who find the thought of ‘niching down' scaryHow processes develop confidence The importance of evaluating and testing what you ‘should' be doing as an entrepreneurWhy it's okay to grow apart from clients  What is passive income and some important questions to ask yourself when creating your own passive income stream? Recommendations to people who are struggling with a passive income ideaWhy does Jennifer believe membership sites are the top source of passive income?The steps people can take to launch a membership site as well as ongoing maintenance tips for membership sitesJennifer is the owner of multimedia design studio Candelita and a 3-time American Graphic Design Award winner.Like many entrepreneurs, Jennifer got caught up in the never-ending list of all the things that a good business owner “should” be doing -- setting up passive income sources, following experts' latest marketing advice, and blogging weekly.But the more she followed someone else's blueprint, the more she lost touch with the passion and creativity that fueled her design business. It wasn't until she started interviewing creative entrepreneurs for her web series passion-project that she realized there's more than one way to build a successful business!---RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODELearn more about membership sites by heading to Jennifer's blog.CONNECT WITH JENNIFER DOPAZOInstagram: @candelitalabTwitter: @CandelitalabWebsite: candelita.isCONNECT WITH LAURAAURA Instagram: @thatlauraauraFacebook: @thatlauraauraTwitter: @thatlauraauraWebsite: LauraAura.comTHANK YOU, GUTSY TRIBE!We love, love, love to read your comments, feedback, and reviews. If you haven't yet, drop us one below! Your review might even get highlighted within one of our gutsy love posts or on our website.

Tom Dawkins is the Co-Founder & CEO of StartSomeGood. Tom has been the founder of 5 nonprofits and social enterprises and built the leading platform in cause-driven crowdfunding, innovative partnerships and social entrepreneur education. Since its conception in 2010, the platform has enabled more than 1000 projects to raise over $12.5 million to make a positive impact in the world. Their projects have an outstanding 53% success rate compared with 39% on Kickstarter and 9% on Indiegogo. In addition to their technology platform, they created a one stop shop for social entrepreneurs with accelerators, a social enterprise design course, live crowdfunding pitch events, a network community, and everything to help people design and launch social enterprises and impact projects.Full show notes and worksheets can be found here: evolvethe.world/episodes/tom-dawkinsWhat You Will Learn In This Episode:The little known secrets from over a 1000 successful crowdfunding campaignsHow to fund ideas facing the innovation paradoxHow to convene, not convert, your idea’s first audienceThe 5 heart grabbing hooks to get people raving about your crowdfunding ideaWhy the world’s biggest challenges are the biggest business opportunitiesThe 4 phases of social entrepreneurshipIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!

If you're feeling called to do something different in your business but you're afraid to make the leap because you have an established personal brand, then you need to listen to today's episode.Elaine had been featured in Forbes, the Huffington Post, and over 500+ media sites, and had 300,000+ followers across her social media channels when she pivoted her business, and today, she's sharing her secrets about pivoting in business and personal rebranding.Finding your purpose is something money can't buy, and today, Elaine is going to show you how to pivot your business and have a successful personal rebrand or an easy way to pivot in business… even when everyone is watching.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:  The best way to pivot your business when you feel pulled in a different directionHow to know when to follow a new ideaWhy a personal rebranding is sometimes necessary — and how to do it effectivelyHow to reignite your creativity when you're feeling bored with what you're currently doingIf this episode inspires you in some way, leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @theeffortlesslife.co for more daily tips on how to simplify your workflows so you can spend more time in your zone of genius.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.

Real estate developer and CEO, Brett Kaufman, took time to chat with host Michael Redd about entrepreneurship as a form of creativity, how he decided to build “communities centered on wellbeing, expression, and impact,” and his passion for creating “spaces that optimize the human experience.”"The building is just the beginning. The true value is what happens in and around it. We design communities for individuals who seek something more." – Brett KaufmanBrett is a “champion of innovative, curated communities filled with purpose” and the founder and CEO of the Columbus, Ohio based Kaufman Development, who has worked in real estate development for 20 years. Over that time he has developed, leased, and/or sold over 10,000 homes and developed a variety of commercial, retail, land, and office projects.He’s also a philanthropist who has dedicated much of his professional life to helping community organizations and Kaufman Development has donated numerous resources to philanthropic organizations including Besa, KIPP Journey Academy, Community Shelter Board, Ohio State University Star House, Hunger Alliance, Ronald McDonald House, OSU James Cancer, Columbus Jewish Federation, and many others.Kaufman is a lauded and award-winning community leader who “... has been recognized as one of the top 50 leaders in the region for his ability to drive innovation within his organization, impact his employees and the community-at-large... In 2015 and 2016 Brett [was] honored with Smart 50 and Fast 50 awards and was recently listed at #657 on the Inc. 5000.”If you're a fan of the show don’t forget to Subscribe to see new episodes, and Rate or Review us wherever you tune in!In this episode Michael and Brett talked about:The freedom of betting on yourselfHow to succeed in business with nothing but a piece of paper and an ideaWhy embracing the things that make you different (and stepping into fear) can be so empoweringOn finding tools to uncover your deeper identity and the power of daydreamingThe critical importance of mentorship, the essence of entrepreneurship...And more!To ask a question, read the transcript, or learn more, visit MichaelRedd.com.Resources:LiveKaufman.comBrett-Kaufman.comBrett Kaufman on InstagramBrett Kaufman on TwitterMichael Redd on Instagram

On today's show, I talk with Amarjit Chopra, the author of Managing the People-Side of Innovation. He is an innovation expert, and has studied how innovation actually happens within an organization. Innovation has been called the greatest long-term competitive advantage – this applies to both organizations and individuals. COVID-19 is forcing organizations to get creative in how they respond to the crisis.Our natural instinct is to point out the flaws in other people's ideas, but that only serves to shut down innovation. You'll discover that the subtle ways leaders react to other's ideas can have a big impact on the innovation of an organization. In addition, Chopra talks about the “Idea Growing Process,” and why all good ideas actually start as ideas with serious flaws. He also provides actionable tips and suggestions for how to lead a team through a creative problem-solving exercise. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Ideas are like ore or raw material, not finished products.How natural innovators take ore and produce goldWhy you shouldn't, at least initially, take ideas “literally”Why you should always look for the non-obvious benefits of an ideaWhy every meeting has two agendas - the task agenda and the ego agendaHow to react when your kids offer up a “bad” ideaBOOKS AND RESOURCESManaging the People-Side of Innovation by Amarjit ChopraDiscover CMC Markets, the ultimate platform for online trading on mobile and desktop.Capital One. This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH AMARJIT CHOPRAEmail: ajchopra@earthlink.netVimeo: Talk on InnovationGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: Sean@TheInvestorsPodcast.comWebsite: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!Read the full transcript and show notes here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it mean to live a meaningful life? The age-old quest for meaning and purpose is something we all want to cultivate, is it as simple as following your bliss? Or is there something more tangible that we can do to make every day meaningful?In this episode we discuss:The number 1 question we get asked by students, clients, and friendsHow creating space helped Amanda get out of 'Should-ing' and into DoingHow to cultivate Passion and reconcile desireWhy quitting your day job is not a good ideaWhy comparison is a Purpose killerWhy being OK in 'the void' is essential for uncovering your soul's directionHow your doshas relate to your dharmaSarah's secret childhood love of dance is making a comebackResources:Dr Demartini "You have to do what you love"Recommendations:Commit to a journalling, stillness or affirmation practiceKarma CollabPaths to YOUConnect with your Elevate hosts:Amanda Noga Website: - www.yogaalchemy.com.auInstagram: - https://www.instagram.com/yoga_alchemy/Join the Paths to You Membership: - https://www.yogaalchemy.info/pty-pgSarah Hopkins Website: - https://health-wellbeing.com.au/Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/shopkinshealth/Facebook - facebook.com/shopkinshealthwellbeingBookings (Consultation, Mentoring, Podcast): - https://calendly.com/shopkinshealth/

What could you do to be more creative? In this episode of the Human First Podcast, Penny Locaso talks curiosity and creativity with Stephen Gates, a designer and someone who loves to teach, coach, and help the world get more creative. As Head Design Evangelist at Invision, Stephen helps teams elevate the impact of design inside their organisations. What could you do to have better ideas?This Week We Explore:How to summon your creativity on demandWhy creativity is no different than sports psychology and athleticsThe process for unpacking a great ideaWhy social media creates false expectations of creativityEmpowering vulnerability through once-a-month Anxiety PartiesWhere To Find StephenLinkedInCrazy One PodcastWhere To Find PennyEmailInstagramLinkedIn

TOPICSHow he got startedThe logic behind his approach“You can't run a sports club, just like a business. But you shouldn't run it just like a passion project where there is no sound business acumen to it.”His experiences at Dundalk and Swansea. Assessing the change in the business model after relegationIf you have chosen a league, how do you choose a club?Selling the vision to the community and supportersIs Europe a real pull given the insular nature of the other main US sports?The MLS system v the European system for youth developmentThe emphasis on getting the environment rightThe advantage of not having to sell to Barcelona at the momentMoving beyond MoneyballThe comparisons with Man City’s global approach“We're looking at players that are very young, coming in on mostly free transfers a. and a small enough scale where we can kind of get players, I don't want to say that are under the radar, but a different profiles player than, let's say, a large European club is looking at.”Why the UK is not the most attractive league for this ideaWhy “clubs don’t really try to achieve a sustainable model”“I think the problem with the way so much of the revenue is skewed towards television, it does not incentivise the club's to innovate when it comes to other revenue streams”The importance of communicating the philosophy“A lot of clubs and owners aren't out there in terms of communicating exactly what the philosophy is, in terms of, ‘are we spending money? and ‘what are we spending money on?’Why he is already looking at his next clubHis thoughts on his next target country

HIJACKALS®! They exist! You've likely met one or two. Most everyone has. There is no real need for a diagnosis. The Hijackal will not subject him or herself to one, anyway. After all, s/he is perfect, right?All you really need to have is the ability to clearly see the patterns, traits, and cycles of these relentlessly difficult people, and know what to do to not become their prey! They are emotional predators.I created and trademarked this term, #Hijackals, to give you a way to easily talk about the patterns, traits, and cycles of the relentlessly difficult people in your life, and in a non-clinical way. After all, what you need is to know what to do when you're in a relationship with one, right? That begins with clearly being able to identify a toxic person's behaviors, and know that there are those patterns. That's helpful!Hijackals like to push you away. They do their upmost to push your buttons...or, at least, it sure feels that way. You might be surprised to learn today that they are really doing that for other reasons than driving you to drink!Not only do they like to shove you away, but they also then make you wrong for going, and then demand that you stay. Crazy-making!That's why today's episode is so important to clearly seeing what's really going on!HIGHLIGHTS OF TODAY'S EPISODE:Why "overgiving" to a Hijackal is a really bad ideaWhy difficult people can't see what they're doing, even when you point it outWhy Hijackals have such a need for power and controlDr. Shaler's definition of her term, Hijackals®: "People who hijack relationships--for their own purposes--while relentlessly scavenging them for power, status, and control." Know one now?I hope this help you see that more clearly. If you need help with this, I'm here for you.Let's talk soon. I can help. Schedule an initial hour consultation HERE for only $97.I hope this empowers you to make positive changes NOW.Talk soon.RhobertaRhoberta Shaler, PhD,The Relationship Help DoctorForRelationshipHelp.comP.S. Subscribe to my newsletter, Tips for Relationships, HERE.WANT THE PRIVACY AND SAFETY OF MY SUPPORT GROUPS AWAY FROM FACEBOOK?You can have that, and:access to my Optimize Circlesmy 21 Steps to Empowered Emotional Savvy programmonthly "Ask Me Anything" callsat least monthly insightful webinarYou can get most of this right now for the price of one latte a month!ForRelationshipHelp.com/CirclesCONNECT WITH DR. RHOBERTA SHALER:Website: TransformingRelationship.comPodcasts: RelationshipHelpNetwork.comFacebook: RelationshipHelpDoctorTwitter: Twitter.com/RhobertaShalerLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/RhobertaShalerInstagram: Instagram.com/DrRhobertaShalerPinterest: Pinterest.com/TheRelationshipHelpDoctorYou can also listen to the last 32 episodes of Save Your Sanity on Mental Health News Radio Network. That's a great place to get in-depth insights for shoring up mental and emotional health of all kinds.#Hijackals #toxicpeople #verbalabuse #emotionalabuse #RhobertaShaler #narcissists #borderlines #antisocial #difficultpeople #toxicrelationships #manipulativepeople #walkingoneggshells #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #abuse #narcissisticabuse #boundaries #personalitydisorders #MHNRNetwork See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss:How J created an online presence even while bucking the mainstream trends in yogaHow one’s personal practice evolves over time from something purely physical to something more contemplativeThe tantric idea of how often one should practice in comparison to the classical yoga ideaWhy a high level of ability in a physical practice doesn’t always translate to having your inner shit togetherA new definition of disciplineWhat a breath centered yoga practice actually isWhy the “rules” of alignment in yoga aren’t backed up by scienceHow to teach large group classes with the knowledge of individual variationHow to create a sustainable professional life as a yoga teacherReal talk about the business of yoga, studio ownershipWhy J closed his Brooklyn studio Abyasa, after being open for 9 yearsFor full episode show notes, and links to the people and resources we discuss visit our website: bit.ly/005jbrown

Why do companies ask employees to come up with innovations and then work hard to block it? Gary Klein, author of Seeing What Others Don’t and countless other books on decision-making, shares his research with host Dawna Jones about the value insights bring to companies, and how companies block innovation and work against themselves.You’ll learn:What insights are and why they have such high value to business for innovation and solving wicked problemsHow Six Sigma and stamping out errors stamps out innovationWhere insights come from and how you can recognize your insightsHow chains of command filter out insights and why no one person should have the right to veto an ideaWhy curiosity is better than counting errors and why celebrating being right is more effective than focusing on errors.Gary Klein is a research psychologist famous for his work in pioneering the field of naturalistic decision-making. Among his books are Sources of Power and Intuition. In this interview we talk about his book, Seeing What Others Don't: The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights. His keen observations and inquiry skills builds a bridge between theory and life. You will find Gary’s books online at Amazon and other retailers. His work is also included in Dawna’s Decision Making for Dummies. Dawna Jones, host of the Insight to Action podcast, is an author and change innovator specializing in the deep dynamics of transformation at a human and organizational level. She blogs monthly for the Huffington Post Great Workplace Cultures; wrote Decision Making for Dummies and has contributed a chapter on the new purpose of business to Ervin Laszlo’s The Intelligence of the Cosmos being released in mid-October, 2017. You can find Dawna on Twitter EPDawna_Jones and on LinkedIn.Intro music is provided by MarkRomeroMusic.com. Mark’s music is scientifically proven to restore coherence to the human body. (You feel better!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.