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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Gail Kasper, founder of Gail Kasper LLC, shares her journey from being fired and starting with no money to building a thriving speaking and training business. She reveals how authenticity became her competitive edge and how mastering professional sales transformed her income from free gigs to $25,000 keynotes and $600K contracts. Gail breaks down the power of referrals, structured sales systems, and strong core values in scaling sustainably. She also opens up about leadership lessons, hiring mistakes, and the mindset required to handle setbacks. This conversation is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs who want real business success without losing who they are. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Gail Kasper of Gail Kasper LLC, the hardest thing in growing a small business is dealing with failure and having the resilience to keep going despite repeated setbacks. She explains that as an entrepreneur you get "hit in the face" many times through failed projects, wrong decisions, or ideas that don't take off, and the real challenge is not letting those moments stop you. Instead of quitting, she believes the key is to keep pushing forward, learn from mistakes, take action, and stay committed even when things feel uncertain or discouraging. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? According to Gail Kasper, her favorite business book that has helped her the most is Atomic Habits by James Clear. She values its focus on small, consistent disciplines rather than just chasing big end goals, emphasizing that daily incremental improvements create real momentum. For Gail, the book reinforces that tiny wins build confidence, strengthen habits, and ultimately drive long-term business success. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? According to Gail Kasper, she recommends podcasts and learning resources that strengthen mindset, sales, and brain-based performance, including Huberman Lab for its science-backed insights on stress and peak performance, and The Ed Mylett Show by Ed Mylett for its focus on growth, vulnerability, and high-level thinking. She values resources that blend psychology, communication, and practical application, believing that understanding how people think—especially in sales and leadership—gives small business owners a strong competitive edge. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? One highly recommended tool that Gail Kasper often points small business owners toward is HubSpot CRM, because it helps organize leads, track sales activity, automate follow-ups, and manage customer data in one place — all without needing a big tech team. Gail emphasizes that having a system that captures conversations, schedules reminders, and analyzes what's working versus what's not can dramatically improve consistency in sales and client relationships, which is essential for growth. If you're just getting started, HubSpot's free tier gives you powerful CRM basics, and you can scale into its marketing and automation tools as your business expands. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? According to Gail Kasper, the advice she would give herself on day one of starting out in business is simple: move and take action. When she was suddenly on her own with no money in the bank, she learned that inaction is the real danger, not mistakes. She would remind herself to stay logical instead of emotional, keep pushing forward even when uncertain, and allow herself to fall and learn along the way, because consistent action is what ultimately creates momentum and success.   Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Authenticity is the foundation of confidence and the gateway to real growth - Gail Kasper Failure is not the signal to stop, it is the signal to adjust and move forward - Gail Kasper Failure is not the signal to stop, it is the signal to adjust and move forward - Gail Kasper      

Ready to manifest love into your life? Join me for my Manifesting Love Masterclass! In this episode of Law of Attraction Changed My Life I share how one simple daily habit completely transformed my health, mindset, productivity and manifestation practice. Inspired by the concept of habit stacking from Atomic Habits by James Clear, I explain how turning my daily school run into a non-negotiable walking ritual helped me effortlessly hit 10,000 steps, improve my mental health, regulate stress, practice visualisation and align with my goals using the Law of Attraction.If you've ever struggled to stay consistent with exercise, gratitude, visualisation, self-development or healthy habits, this episode will show you how to make your goals automatic by stacking them onto routines you already do - like your commute, bedtime routine or daily walk. Learn how movement supports emotional regulation, why walking boosts manifestation power, and how small daily habits can completely change your life.Today's episode is about the transformative power of habit stacking to achieve any goal in your life. For me getting a dog was the start of me exercising regularly and it's really grown from there. Come & find me on Instagram, I'm @francescaamber & @lawofattractionchangedmylife You can find all my work including overnight subliminals for weight loss, wealth, fertility, beauty and confidence, success etc..as well as my online masterclasses right HEREOther things I love that I think you might love too...My Amazon Storefront (Amazon Associate)5 day FREE trial of my fave magnesium supplementYou can buy my Sunday Times Bestselling book Manifest Like a Mother here.Thanks so much for listening & I'll see you next week,Francesca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan and Ian hop on the mic to talk about spending money to make more money in your business, getting financial assistance with AI, how to decide where you should live and work in 2026, and agentic AI use cases. Meet lifestyle founders in Mexico this May Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK Bento will beat your current email bill — up to 70% off or $300 in credits Live Well on Less Than You Think by Fred Brock “The End of the Office” by Andrew Yang “How to replace your bookkeeper with AI” by Dan Norris CHAPTERS (00:00:00) What Founders Are Talking About in Mexico This May (00:03:45) How to Spend Money to Make Money in Your Business (00:08:12) Using AI to Help You With Financials (00:19:16) How to Decide Where to Live and Work Remotely in 2026 (00:30:42) What's New With Agentic AI CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: How to Build a 6-Figure Digital Business with Claude Code 4 Ways to Start a Business From Scratch in 2026 Financial Traps & Profit Truths

What does it truly take to launch a phenomenon? Most authors dream of hitting the bestseller list, but today's guest, Tim Grahl, flips that goal on its head. He's revealing the counterintuitive truth about enduring book success, explaining why chasing a fleeting "bestseller" title might actually hinder your book's long-term impact. If your vision for your book extends beyond a single week of sales to creating a lasting legacy, this episode is packed with essential strategies. Learn why "readers" trump "sales" and how to engineer word-of-mouth that propels your book for years, not just days. Prepare to redefine what a successful book launch truly means.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:00:51 Book launch definitions and timelines00:03:34 Redefining "bestselling" beyond the lists00:08:33 The one thing and Atomic Habits approaches00:11:35 Tim's three categories for launching a book00:14:05 Leveraging influencer networks as the biggest lever00:19:07 Influencer promotion strategies00:21:09 Getting fans to buy: creating scarcity00:24:28 The most impactful book bonuses00:28:55 Getting fans to share (the least impactful strategy)00:31:11 Why direct advertising isn't profitable for books00:34:40 The 10,000 reader rule for long-term success00:42:41 Engineering word of mouth00:46:28 Getting free copies into the hands of readers00:50:55 Identifying and reaching relevant tribes00:52:26 Tim's resources for authorsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comKit: https://kit.comFollow Tim:Story Grid: https://www.storygrid.comBook Launch: https://booklaunch.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StoryGridX: https://x.com/storygridTim's latest book: https://www.storygrid.com/product/the-shitheadFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.comThe Perennial Bestseller by Ryan Holiday: https://ryanholiday.net/the-perennial-bestsellerThe One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan: https://www.the1thing.com/the-bookAtomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsThe War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-artGreat Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Gatsby-F-Scott-Fitzgerald/dp/0743273567Tribes by Seth Godin: https://www.sethgodin.com/books/tribesHighlights:01:38 – Why a book launch should last two years05:34 – Selling a high volume doesn't always mean long-term success13:11 – The 95/5 principle of book marketing23:06 – The most effective and least effective bonuses34:40 – The 10,000 reader rule explained43:19 – Give away as many copies as possible48:56 – Creative ways to get your book into readers' hands

Habit stacking sounds simple: attach a new habit to something you already do and watch positive routines stick. But what happens when your daily life includes interruptions, unpredictable schedules, and constantly shifting energy?In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series What If You're Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) by breaking down the popular habit stacking method made famous by Atomic Habits.You'll learn why habit stacking can feel frustrating for busy moms, how unstable routines and changing energy impact habit formation, and practical ways to adapt this productivity strategy so it works in real life — not just in theory. Discover how to use flexible anchors, tiny habit stacks, and recovery-focused routines to support your energy instead of adding more pressure to your day.If you've ever felt like you just can't make habits stick, this episode will help you rethink habit building with more grace, flexibility, and success. ✨ Ready to simplify your schedule, too? Join Lori's free 4-Day Calendar Detox Challenge to clear calendar clutter, create white space, and build a rhythm that actually works for your real life. 

In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly talk about a powerful quote from James Clear. Author of atomic habits. You don't rise to the level of your goals, you sink to the level of your systems. As John explains, the think it be it methodology is a combination of various systems . A system for controlling your actions. It's a system for controlling your mindset. Then there is the technique of setting aside time each week to just think. To deep think. It's a system for thinking.The think it be it methodology also has a system for being a conduit of learning. Using podcasts. It's a system for growing. And then there's the think it be it daily and weekly to do system. A system for being organized. And during this podcast John and Kelly talk about how most people are not growing intellectually. In fact, the average person doesn't read three books rest their life after they graduate from college. An amazing statistic. And most people have no system for mindset and a poor system for being organized. That's why when you have strong systems for these various things, success is easy. Because the bar is so low with other people.Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly...

In today's episode, Mark welcomes his friend Chris Conlin into the Living Room. Chris is the new Executive Director of Equipping Ministries International, and also a long time member of Living Church sharing life with their family or network of house churches. Chris and Mark get practical sharing ways to live the discipleship practice of Sharing Scripture. If you or your church community is struggling to find ways to live this practice personally, as a family, or as a church community give this episode a listen. RESOURCES:⁠Equipping Ministries International⁠ (EMI)Chris Conlin, Executive Director of EMIOne at a Time by Kyle IdlemanAtomic Habits by James Clear

A practice won't truly thrive until its team members are aligned and attached to your company's purpose. Tiff and Kristy go into what it takes to gain collective buy-in from those who keep your practice humming, including being reminded of fundamental desires, embracing vulnerability, understanding motivators, and a ton more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. I'm so excited for you to be here today. You know, I'm   always excited. I love podcasting. I have loved doing this over the course of all of the years that Kiera and I have been putting these out. They are so much fun. It is so cool to reach you guys and it is amazing to get the time in with our consultants. And I'm bringing her live to you, well not live, I guess. It's live for me. It's recorded for you. But I'm bringing her all this month for you because...   We just busted them out in one day, if I'm honest with you, Kristy. Thank you for being here. Thank you for blocking your afternoon for podcasting with me. And I'm excited for this topic. How are you and how excited are you for this topic?   The Dental A Team (00:41) Excited and I'm doing well. It's not 49 degrees in the morning. It's actually 71 here Oh 72 now, so know that's a little chilly to us, but I'm excited the sun's shining and We get our time together. So I'm excited   The Dental A Team (00:49) ⁓   That's fair. I love walks and I was doing morning walks until like mid December and I was like, I can't, I don't know if it's because I'm an Arizona girl or if it's because I have, you know, thyroid stuff and Hashimoto's, but that chill, as soon as it hits my body, I'm done for. You don't want to be around me. You don't want to know me. And so I have not been going outside in the morning nor later in the evening because that Arizona desert does something   different when that sun goes down. So very happy to hear 71. Those are my, I really, think my sweet spot is like 73 to 76. That's my ideal. So if we can find a place that's always 73 to 76, I say we jet. That's where we're going. We just stay there.   So I love this topic today because, I mean, I love every topic we go through, because you tend to really spin it for me and make everything fun. ⁓ But I love the emotional side of life and the buy-in side, and today really talking about how to get teams bought into your big why. And I like that because I love purpose. I like everyone to have a purpose. And I think when a practice owner   knows what they're after, they have their purpose, it allows the team to then see their purpose within that that why within the owner's purpose. And we actually talked about this a little bit. Now that I say that, it's like I've repeated that we talked about this at the Mastermind in September. And it was actually fun. Anyone who was there will hopefully remember maybe recap will remind you. But Kira was talking we were talking about   writing their why's like what are they doing? What's their purpose? And Kiera spoke about hers and it was really really emotional because Kiera and I get emotional   it was fun to see for her how her   purpose and her why came to life when she spoke about it because I think it morphed a little bit as she was saying it but then it was really fun because she was able to see how my purpose   is fulfilled within her purpose in that I think for owners, it's scary to think that your team has a drive or a why or a want, and it can feel like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur. And if they have their own thing, they're gonna leave. And some of them will, that will happen. I've seen, I had a practice.   The Dental A Team (03:34) Hmm.   The Dental A Team (03:39) She was there in September. She'll remember, she'll know exactly what I'm talking about. I had a practice, I went, we did a stellar meeting. ⁓ it was so much fun. So much fun. She has the best practice, she has the best why. She's just an incredible human. Two days later, ⁓ she had a team member quit because she wanted to open up her own business and she wanted to do hair. And the inspiration from talking about why's and talking about what are we doing with our lives.   prompted her to quit and start a hair salon. She just, I was like, I am sorry and not sorry at the same time. So it can happen. And I think that's the fear for a lot of people. But watching Kira open up and then watching Kira get so emotional over how my why and my purpose is fulfilled within what I do, within my position.   The Dental A Team (04:15) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (04:33) it was like something morphed and changed for her and we all got to see it as like this butterfly effect. But I say that because I can't, I can have my own purpose and my own why, we all do. But when you can see how it aligns with the company that you're working with and how you can serve your purpose and your why within the job that you're in, that's really cool. And I think Kristy, for me at least,   personally as a team member, that helps keep me tethered to the job. Because if I don't know what the why is, where we're going, what are we growing for, why are we tracking these numbers, like what's the big deal, and I just wanna help people, I'm gonna move on until I find my place. And the find your place is being in alignment and being attached to the purpose that your company is serving and driving.   And that was a really long-winded way of introducing the topic. But I thought as soon as I said those things, I was like, oh my gosh, the September event. And so I hope all the doctors listening who were at the September event remember, because it was a really magical time for Dental A Team. And for those of you coming to future events, just buckle up, because there's always something really cool attached. But Kristy, passing the mic over to you, what are your thoughts? And really gaining team member buy-in, what do you?   What did I prompt for you in all of those words I just spewed?   The Dental A Team (06:02) Yeah. Yeah, and   all those words.   Tiff,   I know we were talking numbers earlier, so hopefully they were listening to that too, but the numbers are our gauge, but the buy-in has to be emotional. It's gotta be vulnerable and it's gotta go back to why you do what you do. Like, why'd you get into dentistry? And doctors why maybe, I mean, you said it, doctors why may be different than team members, but.   I venture to say almost every one of us that got into dentistry have some sort of passion for caring, you know? And we gotta get back to the root of that. And we even talked about ⁓ finances and getting to the emotional why. It's no different. If you want our teams to be bought in, you've gotta get to your emotional why. And you doctors have to be the North Star in that.   You can have leadership teams, right? But they've got to be very clear on the why. And it doesn't mean that our direction won't change, because it could change. But that intentional, why do you do what you do? Why do you wake up and get out of bed? We have to identify that.   The Dental A Team (07:17) I love that. You're spot on. And something shifts and changes, I think, for a person when they key in on that. And it's not just going with the motions. We can go through the motions in life very easily. And I think you finish high school and you go to undergrad and you go to school and you go to whatever. You go through dental school. You become a dentist. You do the thing and then you buy the practice. And it's like you get there and you're like, why did I do all that?   Right? They forget. They forget why they did the thing. And I listened to a Simon Sinek thing not too long ago. Well, you know, I love listening to him, his speeches. But one thing that he's been able to key in on for purpose is going back to your high school self. Because in high school really is when we decided what we wanted to do and we tagged it to a work.   like to a physical thing, like what is the job we're going to hold? But somewhere in there, our high school self wanted to serve a purpose and we attached the job to that purpose. So if we can kind of think back to our high school self and really think what did we love? What inspired us? What did we like doing? Where did we feel the most fulfilled and satisfied at that age?   that helps figure out what it was that you're intending to do in life. What is that purpose? Because the purpose isn't, this might rock a few of you, the purpose isn't to do the best dentistry in Kentucky and have smiles that last forever. That's not why you're here. You were not put on this earth to.   Do fillings you might be doing fillings, but that's the actionable piece. That's the what? but what's the why and We actually Kristy shared this recently with a client and Really like I feel like this kind of work on your purpose your your emotionally driven purpose is What can? re-inspire dentists   who might feel like they don't know what they're doing anymore. Why am I even here? Why did I become a dentist? Or teams that are like, what are we doing? Why are we pushing? What are we even after? But that emotionally driven why you can see where in your purpose, the what that you're doing, the job that you're doing, might be satisfying and fulfilling that space.   The Dental A Team (10:05) Wow, that was big. And yeah, you're absolutely right. We just went through this exercise and when you start feeling burnt out, it's great time to go back and revisit that why to reignite that fire and remember why you're doing it because you are going to go through the ebb and flow and the hard times to get there. But when you can let that be your burning desire in your gut, the rest of it's going to fall back into place. Yeah.   The Dental A Team (10:33) Yeah, yeah.   Thank you. I love all of this work. It's part of like who I am as a human is to help people figure out the inspiration that makes them love what they do every day. That is what I said in September. is my purpose is to inspire people to love what they do in life. So this stuff lights me up. Like I know I'm in my purpose when I get to talk about this stuff. So that's very easy. But how do you   Once we key in on that, Kristy, how do you suggest or coach doctors in sharing that with the team? Because it is incredibly vulnerable, especially when you figure out that your purpose has nothing to do with dentistry. Dentistry is the engine behind the purpose, a lot of, we talked about this earlier too, a lot of people are afraid to share those kinds of things. They're afraid to share the numbers, they're afraid to...   The Dental A Team (11:13) it is.   The Dental A Team (11:27) It's scary to be vulnerable and it's scary, it can be scary to inspire a team to want their own purposes too, again, because you don't, you're like scared they're gonna leave or go start a hair salon. But what do you, how do you coach them on that and how to be vulnerable?   The Dental A Team (11:46) Yeah. Well, I think it's funny that you said the hair salon, first of all, because that person can be a great referral source back to the practice. So it might not be all bad. That too. Yeah. And with that being said, it is vulnerable. And what's coming to my mind is how many times do   The Dental A Team (11:50) I do too.   That's fair. I was thinking that was the opposite of you. ⁓   The Dental A Team (12:11) And again, doctors, I'm not trying to pick on you, but how many times do they come to us and say, they're just here for a paycheck?   The Dental A Team (12:18) Mm. All the time.   The Dental A Team (12:21) And maybe we shouldn't make that wrong.   The Dental A Team (12:24) Yeah, I say   that. ⁓ my gosh, yes, drop the mic. I say that all the time. We are here for a paycheck. We have to pay our bills.   The Dental A Team (12:28) Yeah.   Yeah, and doctors paying something too, which means I think my soft spot goes back to sometimes doctors are afraid to say they're doing this for a quality of life or a legacy of life that they're going to leave and it is tied to money. And I don't think we need to be shameful of that anymore. I truly don't. And I think we need to give permission because even if I am here for a paycheck, that doesn't mean I'm going to serve differently. Right.   ⁓ It's okay and let that be the motivator because if they're getting that, they may serve even better.   The Dental A Team (13:13) Yeah, yeah, and you made me think of to speak to all the team members who are listening. For me, when I hear that somebody wants to a legacy or a legacy dental practice where their kids, if they decide to be dentists, can come be dentists, like this lifestyle, I want this lifestyle for my family. Well, I'm helping serve that I'm helping provide that. And in turn,   I'm also growing. I'm also reaping benefits of them succeeding. So I would much rather work for a doctor who's driven to keep going and keep growing than someone who's like, we're just here to do the fillings. Like cash your check, because I'm like, are we though? Are we going to be here in a year? Like is this stable? The doctor who's like, yeah, I want to build a legacy and I want to impact this community and my family in   XYZ ways. I'm like, cool, you're bought in. That means this is stable. I can get bought in on that because my family is going to grow as your family grows. And I can see myself here for a long time. And I think that's that team buying and that vulnerability of this is why I'm here because I'm here to serve my family. I'm here to pay my bills. I'm here to make sure Brody goes to college. I'm here to make sure that he has everything that he wants and desires. Ask my   The Dental A Team (14:16) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (14:42) checking account. That is my goal. Brody is happy and it's served by doing things like this. And if I want my goal, if my goal is to leave a legacy and be the entrepreneur who leaves a legacy for my family, that people can pick up that business and they don't have to work for anyone, then that's going to look different. I'm going go open a hair salon. I'm going to go do that thing. But I'm going to do that regardless of you telling me.   The Dental A Team (14:44) you   The Dental A Team (15:10) your purpose and your why, it's gonna happen no matter what. So don't be afraid to share it, just know you're serving, you're providing a space where people can grow. Whether they grow with you forever or they grow to a place where they're like, cool, I can go do that thing that I've always wanted to do, that's incredible. You got somebody to a point where they could go fulfill their life dreams, holy cow.   That's really freaking cool. And hopefully in the meantime, in the middle of that, you guys built some awesome systems that somebody can come in and learn. Because not everything's a guarantee, but the way you said that, Kristy, is just spot on. That vulnerability piece and allowing the team to decide if that's what they're here for or not, instead of leaving in the shadows, never speaking of it, and hoping that they stay anyway.   The Dental A Team (16:05) Yeah. How many times have you, I mean, I haven't worked at a lot of jobs, so I'm pretty loyal to my jobs, but for people that have gone, and I've interviewed people and hired people, so I'm speaking to myself in this too, but how many times have we shared our why in that process?   You know, and it all starts there. And you said something before, the what. The what may be getting to three million this year. And that's all we ever hear instead of the why. If we hear the why, then we can get behind the what. And then I like to say the core values just serve as how we behave to get to the why.   The Dental A Team (16:48) Yes.   Yes, yes, I love that because oftentimes core values are how we like how they want the community to view us. And so, you know, where we have integrity and we do great dental care and we have your dental, ⁓ your dentistry in mind and your dental health and is our is our heart. I'm like, I don't know how to show up to that. I don't know how to I don't know how to exude your dental health is my heart because it's not I don't.   I'm not here, I think dentistry is really cool, but I didn't go to dental school because I don't want to be a dentist. So that's spot on. It's hard to know what we're aiming for and what we're going for if we don't know the why or the what. A lot of times we're not trying the what either. So if we don't know what our goals are, if we don't know what our inspiration is, I tell people all the time, motivation is short lived. I can motivate you for a short amount of time, but if I can inspire you, inspiration lives inside of you.   Motivation comes and goes, it dies. It dies. That's why gym, you know, people who aren't inspired to go to the gym, they're not inspired by the change that the gym can make in their lives, like the steak, right? We talked about the steak and having ⁓ an all-on-four so we can eat a steak. If there's not inspiration tied to the health, the motivation to get up and go to the gym will die. It will fade. Every January, you're gonna be re-motivated to start the gym again. But if there's not inspiration living inside of you,   to be healthier, it will die off. So if I'm not inspired by the work that I'm doing, which if I'm doing new patient intake forms, like give me something to be inspired about. that's, you know, this can get really boring. Insurance verifications, why am I doing this? What difference does it make? Give me some inspiration so that I can attach to that and then give me the path of how I show up and live it every day. Those are your core values. So you need your   your mission vision, your why, what are we, why am I here, your inspiration, and then how do I show up to that?   The Dental A Team (18:55) I agree with you 100%. And I think you said something that we failed to realize. I wish I could remember the name of the book now, but there was one and he treats people that have heart attacks. And he's like, if you think I could motivate people, I should be able to motivate people because they're at best door, right? And I'm gonna try to get them to change eating or this.   The Dental A Team (19:06) Okay.   Yes.   The Dental A Team (19:20) they do for two weeks or two months because they remember what it was like to have a heart attack, but then they go back to the behavior. So even when we're faced with our own mortality, you just, I mean, it proves like we, it lives and dies. Yeah. Yep.   The Dental A Team (19:36) We're complacent.   Yeah, muscle memory sets in and it's easier to stay where you're at even in uncomfortableness. And even if your life is uncomfortable, it's easier to stay here than to make the change because you don't know what's on the other side of change. It's an unknown. You can't quite even imagine it or what you imagine you can't guarantee is going to happen. So it's easier to stay in the uncomfortable because it's what you know. There's no questions. It's gonna stop.   It's uncomfortable. It's easier to stay here and even face your own mortality than to say, okay, I'm gonna do this thing and whatever happens on the other side, I'm okay with, because that's scary.   The Dental A Team (20:17) Yep.   Well, I think the other thing, Tiff, that we failed to really tap into is you recognize it and you do it once. And how many times do we get with our clients and we're like, what is your what? Well, it's written down somewhere or it's in the drawer. Like you've got to revisit it and make it come alive or you just forget. And it's not front and center. And then that's when you get the burnout. And that's when you, you know, we've got to get back to that core and revisit it. So   I challenge you every time you have a team meeting, bring it up, talk about it. How are we living it? What are we doing that's in alignment with that and serving it? Because that's what's gonna inspire you to keep going. And so often, as a leader, that's one of my favorite things. How inspiring are you being in this moment? How inspiring am I being if I'm squatting, you're not doing this, you're not doing that. That's not inspiring change.   We talk about it all the time in hygiene. You say you're not flossing every day. Well, no, I just told you I'm not flossing. That's not inspiring me to floss every day. Right? So again, I just think putting a little spin and making sure you know your buy-in and then also revisit it. Don't put it in a drawer. ⁓ I once learned, and again, I apologize where I don't have the statistic behind me.   The Dental A Team (21:25) Yeah. Yeah.   resource.   The Dental A Team (21:45) They say, or resource, yeah, they say if you state your goal, you're a certain percentage ⁓ to achieve it. Is it James Clear? I don't know. Maybe. Maybe give them credit with credits on it. With that though, if you write it down, you're even exponentially higher. And if you say it, write it down and share it with somebody even more so.   The Dental A Team (21:55) I think so. Yeah. It might be atomic habits.   The Dental A Team (22:14) And then if you revisit it frequently, those are the people that really hit their goals.   The Dental A Team (22:16) Yeah.   And I challenge you to, you, meaning everyone and even myself, to consider goals that we're not willing to share with other people. It's much easier to tell ourselves that we're gonna do something and then not do it than to tell other people that we're gonna do something and then not do it. We will hold ourselves to a higher level of accountability if we vocalize it to people outside of ourselves, because we're okay to lie to ourselves. I'm okay. I'm okay to have.   low personal integrity until I can't take that anymore, until it hurts too much, but I won't do that public facing. So I encourage you guys to evaluate that to us there. Is there an unspoken goal that maybe if we just said it out loud and wrote it down and had some accountability partners around us, would we actually do it? Just like I said, I was gonna do a pull-up and let me tell you how many times Erin asks me if I've practiced for it.   The Dental A Team (22:51) Yeah.   Yeah.   The Dental A Team (23:14) You know?   The Dental A Team (23:14) I love it. You know, Tiff, I had a client one time that ⁓ she wrote, she was in a pretty tough spot financially and she wrote a check to herself, pulled it out a few years later and I mean, granted, visited through the way, did some of the things we talked about, but pulled it back out and it was like, holy cow, that she thought that was so undoable.   The Dental A Team (23:27) Mm, I love that.   The Dental A Team (23:42) and then it was surpassed. So challenge, I challenge our listeners.   The Dental A Team (23:44) ⁓ Yeah.   Yeah, I like it. Thank you. This was a fun. These are my favorite. You know that these are my favorite topics and I love having someone who's of the same mindset and I guess path of leadership. We listen to so much stuff and so many people and read so many books. So I love bouncing this stuff with you, Kristy. Thank you. And I think if we summed it up, I would say the biggest the action item from today is to sit down.   and get in touch with your purpose. And no, I know, Kristy, we've talked to a few clients, but specifically a client we worked with together that we had to stress that it's not perfect. It may not be perfect. It may take you months to really dial it in, but just start. You have to start somewhere. And oftentimes we hold ourselves back because we think we're not ready for perfect yet. It's not done. I don't have it like...   formulated yet. It's not my brain hasn't finished. Well, your brain's not going to finish if you don't get it on paper. Once you get it on paper, it's out of your brain and your brain can then process other things and other things come to light. So that would be my challenge. and Kristy, thank you again for today, for the whole day. Thank you. And thank you for just all of the, all of the light that you shed on this topic in general. think we can.   We can see lot of brilliance in that. So thank you for being here today, Kristy.   The Dental A Team (25:15) Yeah, thank you for ⁓ having the conversation with me.   The Dental A Team (25:19) Yeah, it's my favorite. I'll do this all day long. One care is like, what do you love? This is what I love. So how do we do that? But anyways, you guys, know, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. If you are looking for advice, you're looking for guidance. If you're a client, obviously reach out to your consultant. We all dabble in this stuff. We all do the leadership. We all have those paths. And if you're not yet a consultant or someone who's going to be a listener forever, that's   cool too, just know we're here, reach out. We love this stuff, we are passionate about serving the dental community in the best ways possible and reaching as many people as we possibly can. That's why we started the podcast years and years ago. So reach out to us, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com Drop us a review below, let us know what you loved about today and honestly, Kristy and I would love to hear from you guys. Again, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com, tell them, send this to Tiff and Kristy. We would love to hear from you guys on what is your why?   What is your purpose? What's your inspiration? And how are you gonna use it? I, truth be told, would love to see those emails. I know, Kristy, you would too. awesome. All right, guys, go do the things. Go be inspirational and check back with us. Let us know how your teams do. Thanks so much.

#309  One of the biggest breakthroughs in business, money and life can happen when you first understand Pearson's Law. It states that performance improves when measured, and improves exponentially when measured and reported back. Here is the simplest "hack" I can give you. Choose an area you want to improve. For example, it could be: Savings Debt Pay off Net Worth Then start tracking that number consistently. Then, for extra points, report the number for accountability. I defy you to do that and not see improvements. If we all agree with that, why don't more people do it? Part of the reason is they are relying too much on will power. The most successful people know that will power is overrated. We need a system. James Clear said that we don't rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems. In today's episode, I cover 2 numbers that I track, which may be a little more unconventional. The important piece is to track what is most important to you. The 3 numbers I explore are: Net Owner Benefit Net Plus Discretionary Non Owner Income We discuss all 3 in detail, why they matter, and how to best track them. Whether you decide to track all 3 of these or not, this bit-sized episode is guaranteed to help you move the needle. If you want to keep the conversation going, please message me on IG here. I'm not like the others that just set up automatic AI generated messages. I check and respond to all myself.

What Six Years and 200+ Episodes Teach Us About Winning in Sales Welcome to a special milestone episode of the Sales Logic Podcast! In this 6-year anniversary celebration, hosts Mark Hunter and Meridith Elliott Powell reflect on their journey from launching the very first episode just before the world changed in 2020, to creating a thriving sales community that gathers every Saturday morning. They share the lessons that have fueled their consistency and growth—like the power of accountability, always listening to your audience, and pushing through the failures that pave the way to long-term success. You'll hear behind-the-scenes stories, from recording in far-flung locations (yes, even at 2:30 AM in Hawaii!) to how guest engagement and adapting to changing market trends have shaped the show. Plus, Mark and Meridith offer their top tips for sales success, favorite episodes, and favorite books, all while highlighting the crucial role listeners play in making the podcast what it is today. Lightning Round: Mark & Meredith's Best Sales Advice Books: Atomic Habits by James Clear, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

What Six Years and 200+ Episodes Teach Us About Winning in Sales Welcome to a special milestone episode of the Sales Logic Podcast! In this 6-year anniversary celebration, hosts Mark Hunter and Meridith Elliott Powell reflect on their journey from launching the very first episode just before the world changed in 2020, to creating a thriving sales community that gathers every Saturday morning. They share the lessons that have fueled their consistency and growth—like the power of accountability, always listening to your audience, and pushing through the failures that pave the way to long-term success. You'll hear behind-the-scenes stories, from recording in far-flung locations (yes, even at 2:30 AM in Hawaii!) to how guest engagement and adapting to changing market trends have shaped the show. Plus, Mark and Meridith offer their top tips for sales success, favorite episodes, and favorite books, all while highlighting the crucial role listeners play in making the podcast what it is today. Lightning Round: Mark & Meredith's Best Sales Advice Books: Atomic Habits by James Clear, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

THE WINDERMERE COACHING MINUTEHosted by: Michael Fanning, SVP and Windermere CoachSeries: 28-Day AI Challenge Week 4: Systems & Business GrowthEPISODE OVERVIEWWeek four wraps up the 28-Day AI Challenge by transforming everything learned into sustainable, repeatable systems. Anchored in James Clear's Atomic Habits, this episode walks through seven actionable days from building AI workflows and scorecards to crafting your professional story and defining your personal AI operating principles.GOLDEN RULE REMINDERNever input confidential client information into AI. No names, addresses, or financial data. Build systems that protect privacy while maximizing efficiency.DAILY BREAKDOWNDay 22 Create an AI Workflow for a Repetitive TaskTurn time-consuming tasks like monthly market updates into a repeatable 7-step workflow. Reduce friction so the right behaviors happen consistently. What used to take hours becomes a 30-minute system.Day 23 Analyze Your Lead GenerationFeed AI your lead gen activities and results from the past six months. Let it identify patterns objectively. What gets measured gets managed double down on what converts and refine what doesn't.Day 24 Build a 100-Point Weekly ScorecardDesign a scorecard totaling 100 points that includes both business and life activities. Weight the areas that matter most to you. Score yourself every Friday 80+ is an excellent week.Day 25 Create a 90-Day Business PlanStructure three months of high-leverage activities: Month 1 for database activation, Month 2 for pipeline building, and Month 3 for conversion systems. Use implementation intentions to follow through 2–3x more effectively.Day 26 – Prepare for Common ObjectionsUse AI to craft confident, value-driven responses to the five objections you hear most. Build mental habit stacks: when you hear X, you respond with Y. Practice builds competency.Day 27 Craft Your Professional StoryArticulate who you are, why you do this, and what makes you different. Lead with identity and purpose, not transactions. Your background is your differentiator.Day 28 Define Your AI Operating Principles & Top 3 Use CasesTake ownership of how AI fits in your business. Set your boundaries, identify your highest-value use cases, and commit to a framework you'll use going forward.KEY TAKEAWAY"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." James ClearSmall changes don't add up they compound. Getting 1% better each day makes you 37 times better in a year. These 28 days were about building habits that serve you for the next 28 years.YOUR CHALLENGE• Pick your top 3 AI use cases and build them into your weekly routine• Use your scorecard every Friday• Stack AI habits with existing habits and improve 1% each week• Stay curious and look for opportunitiesThis complimentary training comes from our belief in abundance.Be awesome. Help somebody. Make it a great day.Contact: fanning@windermere.com

New Year's resolutions are a lovely idea—until life body-checks you in week two. Changing habits takes extra energy: consistency, patience, perseverance, and actual application. The good news? If you're a presenter (or you want to be), you've already got the three levers that move the needle every year: time, talent, and treasure—used wisely, they turn "I should…" into "I did." Why do presenters talk about "time, talent, and treasure" as the big three? Because presentation success is a leverage game: time builds repetition, talent grows through practice, and treasure buys acceleration. In a post-pandemic world of hybrid meetings, global teams, and always-on competition, persuasion is the divider—whether you're pitching internally at Toyota, selling B2B SaaS like Salesforce, or leading change in a mid-sized Australian firm. In Japan, the US, and across Europe, the pattern is consistent: people with clearer messages and stronger delivery get faster alignment. If you can't bring others with you, you end up living inside someone else's agenda. The "time, talent, treasure" model keeps you honest: how much are you practising, what skills are you deliberately developing, and where are you investing to shortcut the learning curve? Do now: Pick one presentation you'll deliver in the next 30 days and allocate time (practice), talent (skill focus), and treasure (tools/coaching) against it—on purpose. How does better use of time make you more persuasive? Time is life, and in presenting, time becomes trust—because repetition turns ideas into instinct. Persuasion isn't magic; it's built from small, consistent reps: clarifying your point, tightening your story, and refining your delivery until it sounds like you, not a script. Compare a startup founder in Silicon Valley to a manager in Tokyo: different cultures, similar pressure. The founder needs speed and punch; the Tokyo manager needs clarity, respect, and structured logic. In both cases, the presenter who rehearses wins—because they can think while speaking, handle questions, and stay calm when the room goes quiet. This is where habit science (think James Clear's "Atomic Habits" approach) helps: schedule short practice sprints, not heroic marathons. Do now: Put 15 minutes on your calendar, three times a week, to rehearse out loud—standing up, with a timer, and one clear "next step" at the end. Is presentation skill natural talent, or can it be learned? Great presenting is learned, not born—confidence is trained, not gifted. Most people aren't "naturals"; they're practised. The fear of embarrassment is real (hello, sweaty palms), but it's also beatable with the right method: structure + repetition + feedback. Look at the ecosystems that consistently produce strong communicators: Toastmasters, TED-style coaching, and frameworks used in leadership training programs like Dale Carnegie. The common denominator is guided practice and measurement—voice pace, eye contact, message structure, audience control. If you're in a multinational, you might get formal training; if you're in an SME, you might rely on YouTube and trial-and-error. Either way, the fastest path is: learn the fundamentals, apply immediately, then refine. Do now: Identify one skill to improve this month (openings, storytelling, slides, Q&A). Record a 2-minute practice video weekly and track one metric (clarity, pace, filler words). How do you build talent without drowning in content overload? Talent grows when you consume less content—but apply more of what matters. Content marketing has made learning ridiculously accessible: YouTube explainers, LinkedIn creators, podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, courses on Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. That's the upside. The downside? You're drinking from a firehose. The fix is a simple filter: choose one "lane" for 30 days—storytelling, executive presence, sales persuasion, or slide design—and ignore the rest. In the US, people often optimise for charisma; in Japan, audiences often reward clarity, humility, and structure. So your learning plan should match your context and industry (tech, finance, manufacturing, professional services). Quick checklist (use this before you watch anything): Will this help my next presentation in 14 days? Can I practise it within 48 hours? Can I measure improvement (time, audience response, outcomes)? Do now: Commit to one creator/course for 30 days and write one line after each session: "What I will do differently next time." When should you invest money (treasure) in training, coaching, or tools? Spend treasure when it buys speed, feedback, and real-world practice—not just inspiration. Free content is fantastic for discovery, but it rarely gives you personalised correction. Coaching, workshops, and quality programs can compress years of trial-and-error into months—especially when your role requires influence: executives, sales leaders, project managers, and subject-matter experts. Think of it like this: in a startup, treasure might be a pitch coach before a funding round. In a Japanese conglomerate, it might be a structured program to lift manager communication across regions. In Australia, it might be a practical workshop that improves internal briefings and client updates. Tools count too: a decent microphone, a ring light, or a slide template system can make your message land better in remote settings. Do now: Set an annual "persuasion budget" (even a small one). Prioritise: (1) coaching feedback, (2) skills program, (3) delivery tools—then measure ROI by outcomes (wins, approvals, reduced rework). What should leaders and professionals do if their resolutions already derailed? Resetting isn't failure—it's leadership: you regroup, adjust the system, and start again with better context. The people who improve each year aren't perfect; they're consistent about restarting. Presenters especially need this mindset because the stakes keep rising—hybrid audiences, shorter attention spans, and higher expectations for clarity. The practical move is to make "presenting improvement" part of your weekly rhythm, not a motivational burst. Use SMART goals, build tiny habits, and attach practice to something you already do (Monday team meeting, monthly client update, quarterly review). If you're leading others, make it cultural: run short "presentation sprints," rotate who opens meetings, and reward clarity—not just confidence. Do now: Choose one recurring event (weekly meeting or monthly update) and upgrade one element for the next 8 weeks: opening, structure, visuals, or Q&A handling. Conclusion Time, talent, and treasure aren't abstract ideas—they're the knobs you can actually turn. Use time deliberately, nurture talent through applied learning, and invest treasure where it accelerates feedback and skill. And if you've already fallen off the wagon this year? Brilliant. Now you've got data. Reset, refine, and climb the next rung. FAQs How long does it take to become a confident presenter? Most people feel noticeable improvement in 6–8 weeks with consistent practice and feedback. What's the fastest way to sound more persuasive? Tighten your opening: one clear point, one reason it matters, one next step. Do I need expensive training to improve? Not always—start with structured practice, then invest when you need faster progress or personalised correction. What if I'm terrified of public speaking? Start small: 60-second updates, then build duration and complexity while recording and reviewing. Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

How long would it take to revamp your entire business? For Elliott Zelinskas: three weeks. Using Claude Code, he rebuilt his 4-year website, generated 100+ SEO pages, automated YouTube creation and publishing, and replaced parts of his tech stack. All without a dev team. Is agentic AI the next evolution of entrepreneurship? LINKS Follow Elliott on X Follow Elliott on Instagram Meet Elliott and other lifestyle founders inside Dynamite Circle Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK Bento will beat your current email bill — up to 70% off or $300 in credits Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan Live Well on Less Than You Think by Fred Brock CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:39) Meet Elliott & His Business (00:07:05) How Elliott Started Using Claude Code (00:11:16) Upsides and Downsides of Agentic AI (00:15:13) Simple But Powerful Use Cases for Agentic AI (00:22:07) Six Tips for Non-Tech Founders (00:33:18) Security, Risk, and How to Decide What to Build (00:46:42) Digital Nomading and Personal Finance CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Bad Hiring Advice That Can Actually Work: 9 Tactics for Lifestyle Founders 4 Ways to Start a Business From Scratch in 2026 “Scaling on Steroids” with AI Automation ft. Juan Montero

You did the work. You sourced it, prepped it, shipped it. So where's the money? In this Coach's Corner, Brian and Robin Joy pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood phases of building an Amazon business: the quiet period. That stretch where your brain is screaming "nothing is working" but your pipeline is actually filling exactly like it should.   They break down the real timeline most new sellers experience versus the one they imagined, why your first shipment is basically the first pancake (nobody expects that one to be good), and what manufacturing concepts like cycle time and lead time have to do with your FBA results.   Plus, Robin Joy drops a James Clear ice cube analogy that might change how you think about quitting, and Brian explains why the sellers you admire at month nine aren't smarter or luckier. They just didn't turn off the heat at 31 degrees.   If you're in months one through four and wondering whether this thing actually works, this one's for you.   "A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence." - Jim Watkins   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "When is it VERY unsafe to sell textbooks on Amazon?" Use coupon code "MISTAKE" to get your first month of services for only $1 with Jeff and his team!   Watch this episode on YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/-p7AfHjH6Mw   Show note LINKS:   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit https://silentjim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! https://Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!   SilentJim.com/thesystem  - (aka as 3P Mercury) - The complete workflow software we created on our team. "The System" automates your Amazon reselling/wholesale business the same way Khang (the creator) automated his $3million reselling business and made it HANDS FREE!   3pmercury.com/friends - The best price on 3PMercury                            

What does it really take to build a long-term, sustainable business in Direct Selling - especially when motivation dips and things feel heavy? In this powerful episode of the Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast, I’m joined by Zelia Malherbe, a Norwex leader with over 16 years of experience navigating growth, leadership, and change in the industry. Zelia shares her honest journey from introverted beginnings to leading with confidence, why simplicity always outperforms complexity, and how real connection - not social media broadcasting - builds lasting success. We unpack motivation vs discipline, the importance of systems, personal development, conferences, and why Direct Selling remains a people-first business. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning your next step, this episode will ground you, refocus you, and remind you that consistent small actions truly compound to make a difference. Grab a cuppa and a notebook - this conversation is packed with wisdom you can implement immediately. We’ll be talking about: ➡ [00:00] Why Direct Selling Can Feel Lonely — And How to Change That ➡ [02:47] Introducing Zelia Malherbe & Her 16-Year Journey ➡ [04:12] From Hobby to Real Business: The Conference Turning Point ➡ [06:00] Why Conferences Still Matter in Direct Selling ➡ [08:54] Introvert to Leader: Borrowing Confidence ➡ [11:24] Why Simplicity Wins in Business ➡ [13:00] The Social Media Broadcasting Trap ➡ [14:24] Language, Self-Talk & Consistency Over Intensity ➡ [16:21] Simple Daily Systems That Build Momentum ➡ [18:57] Why Personal Conversations Beat Social Media Posts ➡ [21:45] Motivation vs Discipline: What to Rely On ➡ [25:12] The Future of the Direct Selling Industry ➡ [30:24] Leading Yourself Before Leading Others ➡ [33:09] Coaching, Mentorship & Personal Development ➡ [36:51] Zelia Malherbe’s Favourite Books ➡ [37:39] Zelia Malherbe’s Favourite Quote ➡ [37:54] Zelia Malherbe’s Superpower ➡ [38:30] Zelia Malherbe’s Advice She’d Give Her Past Self ➡ [39:09] Final Advice for Direct Sellers Feeling Stuck ➡ [40:27] Final Thoughts Resources Recommended Book: ➡ Atomic Habits — James Clear: https://bit.ly/49FT84X ➡ Let Them — Mel Robbins: https://bit.ly/4sZ2Zuf Quotes:➡ “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” About our guest: Zelia Malherbe is a Senior Leader with Norwex and leader of Team Impact, a high-performing community of consultants focused on sustainable growth, strong culture and values-driven leadership. With more than 16 years in the business, Zelia mentors leaders across Australia and New Zealand in building consistent bookings, customer care systems, and confident team leadership. Known for her steady, grounded style, she believes that long-term success comes from integrity, service and consistent action rather than hype or shortcuts. Connect with Zelia Malherbe: ➡ Zelia Malherbe’s Website: https://zelia.norwexbiz.com.au/ ➡ Zelia Malherbe’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/CleanCloth ➡ Zelia Malherbe’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/zeliamalherbe Connect with Norwex ➡ X: https://x.com/norwex ➡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norwexaunz/ ➡ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorwexAustralia ➡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norwex-anz/ ➡ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/norwexaustralia ➡ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/norwex/ Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: ➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ ➡ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectSellingAccelerator ➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Email us at communnity_manager@auxano.global If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Are you ready to join the Auxano Family to get live weekly training, support and the latest proven posting strategies to get leads and sales right now - find out more here https://go.auxano.global/welcomeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have to be an extrovert to be a successful business owner? Absolutely not. Let's talk about the real differences between introverts and extroverts. Where they get their energy, how they show up, and why neither style is "better" when it comes to building a business. Being an introvert doesn't mean you can't lead, sell, or grow a profitable business. It just means you may need to stretch outside your comfort zone sometimes. You dont have to become someone you're not. This episode is all about encouragement, practical tips, and reminding introverted business owners that your style works and you can be just as successful as anyone else. -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Discover how "Never Miss Twice" from James Clear's Atomic Habits transformed my daily routine at 60 years young. I share my unbreakable streaks: 3,087 consecutive days running at least one mile, 781 days of cold showers, 775 days grounding while squatting, daily goal writing, gratitude journaling, 15,000+ step walks, meditation, and more. Learn why I track everything, compete only against myself, and refuse to miss once (with built-in resets like cheat days on keto). Get inspired to build your own powerful habits for vibrant health, massive productivity, and unstoppable momentum—no excuses, just consistency.

 When our stakeholders come to us asking for training, they are usually thinking of traditional training.  So, they treat us, nonprofit L&D pros, like training factories that can easily produce a new training in a day. But we are here to create behavior change, and that takes time.In this episode, I'm sharing four recommendations that will help you embody the change agent you already are and learn what you need to create real change in your organization.▶️ You're Not a Training Factory. You are a Change Agent. ▶️ Key Points:0:00:00 The process of creating real behavior change0:05:41 Shift from learning designer to change agent0:06:35 Sell real change to your stakeholders0:07:31 Simplify the scope of the training request0:09:05 Study learning science to get the buy-in you needResources from this episode:Read the books I recommended:  James Clear's Atomic Habits and BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits.Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collectiveWas this episode helpful? If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review!

If you've been feeling like you need someone to flip on a light switch in a dark room right about now, this episode is for you. And listen, I get it—February can be rough. All that January enthusiasm starts to fade, the Midwest winter is doing its thing (where did the sun go?), and suddenly that phone in your hand feels less like a tool and more like a stain you can't get out of your clothes (or out of your hand). So today, I'm offering what we all need: a little bit of hope. This is a cozy solo cast that's a deep dive into what I'm learning in real-time about habits and what they reinforce. The truth: I've been doom-scrolling between client sessions like it's my job, and my nervous system has some thoughts about that. We're talking about: How to gently take inventory of what you're consuming (media, food, habits, all of it) The homework my therapist gave me that changed how I show up in every relationship What you're actually responsible for (hint: it's less than you think) Why knowing your philosophy matters—whether you're a therapist, a parent, or just a human trying to navigate this wild world Plus, I'm giving you a sneak peek at two incredible interviews coming up this month with Cat Greenleaf (host of the Soberness podcast) and the one and only Ashlyn Thompson from the Parent Empowerment Network. If you need someone who makes heavy topics feel like a warm hug, Ashlyn is your person. She's basically the Ted Lasso of emotional work. KEY TAKEAWAYS "The things you repeat are what you reinforce." —James Clear, Atomic Habits This quote is the backbone of the episode. What are you repeating? Is it serving you? If not, what's one small shift you can make? You can't function for the responsibilities of your life if your nervous system is constantly firing. If you're feeling less Cinderella-with-birds-making-your-bed and more like you need to hide under the covers, it might be time to look at what you're consuming. Boundaries aren't just for other people—they're for what you let into your own mind and body. This is the work. What's yours to own? What's not? Getting clear on that changes everything. QUOTES THAT HIT "When you turn on a light in a dark space, the darkness isn't gone. But the darkness can't deny the light." "I wasn't clear on what I was actually responsible for. If I was responsible for their breakthroughs, then was I also responsible for what they didn't understand?" "Happiness can also look like having a lollipop for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—and then that creates a whole other issue." COMING UP THIS MONTH Cat Greenleaf from the Soberness podcast—talking celebrity sobriety, digital content, and constantly evolving Ashlyn Thompson from the Parent Empowerment Network—bringing the heart-centered wisdom with humor and warmth YOUR HOMEWORK (IF YOU WANT IT) Grab a journal, go for a walk, or just sit with these questions: What am I repeating? What is that reinforcing for me? Do I like what I'm reinforcing? If not, what's one subtle adjustment I can make? And if you need a place to process all of this? The Treasured Journal was made for exactly these moments. It's got prompts, sentence stems, and space for you to dig a little deeper with a little more safety and context. Link's in the show notes. THINGS THAT WILL MAKE MY WHOLE WEEK Rate and review the podcast wherever you're listening—it helps more people find this cozy corner of the internet Subscribe so you never miss an episode (we've got some good ones coming up!) Share this episode with someone who needs a little bit of hope right now Your time and attention mean everything to me. Thank you for being here. Now go have an incredible day. You've got this. —Danielle   RESOURCES MENTIONED Atomic Habits by James Clear Wrestling a Walrus for Little People with Big Feelings (my children's book!) The Treasured Journal (for all your processing needs) CONNECT WITH DANIELLE (links) Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VFZulonTvaa2HIPyJa4Tq?si=JyAzazfISPWyg6I11hAylg Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-cut-your-own-bangs/id1427579922 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DontCutYourOwnBangs Website: https://danielleireland.com/ Children's Book: https://danielleireland.com/wrestling-a-walrus The Treasured Journal: https://danielleireland.com/journal Substack: https://danielleireland.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontcutyourownbangs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dontcutyourownbangspod?_t=ZP-8yFHmVNPKtq&_r=1  

Send us a textThanks for checking out the show! Whether you're here for the first time or coming back for more, we're so glad you're with us.Follow us on our socials - YouTube, Facebook, InstagramCheck out the latest article from Voyage Austin Magazine  New Year emotions fade, gyms empty out, and goals get quiet. This episode is your reminder: goals don't carry you—habits do. We live by the principle: “We don't rise to the level of our goals; we fall to the level of our habits.” (inspired by James Clear's systems idea).We break down two practical habits to win in 2026:Scheduling: create routines that reinforce discipline, protect freedom, and help you say no to short-term distractions.Prioritizing: ditch the myth of “balance” and replace it with focus + intentional action—so you reduce stress, lower anxiety, and know your next step.Action steps: Use a calendar, plan your week ahead, review your day daily, and start with one bite at a time.

Dan and Ian respond to a listener's email about strategies for going from a 9-5 to full-blown entrepreneurship, and why mindset is far more important long-term than ideas if you want to start a business. LINKS Bento will beat your current email bill — up to 70% off or $300 in credits Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan Dynamite Jobs Meet lifestyle founders inside Dynamite Circle Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro and Listener Email (00:05:58) Path 1: “Hold Your Nose and Jump” (00:11:43) Path 2: The Coast Side Hustle (00:14:16) Path 3: Intrapreneurship/Apprenticeship (00:18:14) Path 4: Job Hopping (00:30:05) Product-Market Fit, Passion, and More (00:38:58) Overrated and Underrated Entrepreneurship Tips CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Bad Hiring Advice That Can Actually Work: 9 Tactics for Lifestyle Founders What We Learned From Running a 7-Figure Remote Business in 2025 The 9-5 is Dead, This is the Socially Acceptable Lottery Ticket

ข้อความโพสต์จาก James Clear ได้เขียนข้อความไว้ว่า "คุณไม่สามารถลบล้างอุปสรรคไปจากชีวิตได้ แต่คุณสามารถพัฒนาทักษะที่จะรับมือกับมันได้เสมอ" - จงควบคุมสิ่งที่ควบคุมได้ และเลิกคาดหวังสิ่งที่ควบคุมไม่ได้ - โลกใบนี้มีจังหวะของมัน เราควรน้อมนำจังหวะของธรรมชาติให้มากที่สุด - โอกาสไม่ได้มีเข้ามาบ่อย ๆ เช่น เวลาที่เรามีความสุขเราควรสอบทานตัวเองว่าควรปรับปรุงสิ่งใด - เพราะว่าเวลาที่เราเจอปัญหา มันคือเวลาที่เราสู้ไม่ใช่เป็นเวลาที่เราฝึกปรือตนเองได้เลย - เวลาหนึ่งต้องทำสิ่งหนึ่ง อีกเวลาหนึ่งให้ทำอีกสิ่งหนึ่ง ไม่ทับซ้อนกันเด็ดขาด

After listening to James Clear talk on the habit of writing, Pete talks with Jen about their writing practices, and how he might investigate new and old ways of writing and thinking.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might the act of writing help us change up our patterns of thinking?How might we give up the idea of having to be perfect on our first try?What is Pete's writing practice? And Jen's?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a simple but powerful idea from James Clear about good habits versus bad habits and why leadership habits can feel especially unrewarding early on. From one-on-one meetings to building trust over time, this is a reminder that the habits that matter most often have a delayed payoff. If you've been showing up without seeing results yet, this one's for you.

This week I'm joined by my good friend Chenell Basilio, creator of Growth in Reverse and one of the most thorough newsletter analysts in the space. We spent over an hour diving deep into what's really working in email right now — from the death of newsletter hype to the opportunity hiding in recommendation networks. Chenell shared her framework of "insanely valuable content" (the one thing that matters more than any growth hack), and we got surprisingly honest about using AI to create short-form content from our long-form work. We also tackled the big question: how do you grow an email list if you refuse to use social media? Turns out there are more options than you think — from public homework challenges to old-school guest posting making a comeback. Plus, I introduced a new segment called "Unhinged Questions" where we played kiss, marry, kill with email platforms. Growth in Reverse (Chenell's newsletter) The Dink (pickleball newsletter with great referral program) Lenny's Newsletter (guest posting example) Ship 30 for 30 (public homework example) Tweet 100 (my old challenge that drove email growth) ⁠Full transcript and show notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction (02:21) Email maturity and the end of newsletter hype (05:16) Why CPC advertising doesn't work for small creators (06:08) Chenell's focus: turning recommendation subscribers into fans (09:01) James Clear had 250K subscribers in 2012 (email inflation is real) (11:20) "It's never been easier to reach someone, harder to sustain a relationship" (12:33) "Insanely valuable content" — the one metric that matters (15:28) The struggle with AI-generated content that performs well (20:11) Short-form repurposing: employee vs. AI debate (24:18) What's no longer working: recommendations (before the reframe) (24:53) YouTube to email is massively underrated (29:25) How to grow without social media (5 strategies) (34:50) Public homework challenges (75 Hard, Tweet 100, Ship 30) (43:31) Unhinged Questions: Kiss, Marry, Kill email platforms (44:44) Operating on hunches without data (45:31) "I hate that I'm not doing deep dives every week" *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → #147: Chenell Basilio – How the best newsletter operators grow to 50K+ subscribers *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your question here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** WHEN YOU'RE READY

In this episode, Dr. Killeen reflects on a lesson from James Clear about why good habits are hard and why bad habits are easy. He connects that idea to leadership in dentistry, especially the habits that don't feel great in the moment but quietly pay off over time. If you've ever wondered whether the effort you're putting in now is actually working, this one's a helpful reminder to keep planting the seeds.

Heute habe ich Tina Band zu Gast, sie ist Biblio-Coach (was das ist, erfährt du in dieser Episode) und Buchclub Abonnentin und wir tauschen uns über unsere Learnings und Erkenntnisse aus dem Jänner Buch "Die 1% Methode" von James Clear aus.

#234When did you last speak with a colleague about what really worked in your lesson? Or reflected on what helped students communicate, not just what they covered? In this episode we look at how small, intentional habits, such as weekly reflection or purposeful collaboration, can build a shared culture of growth. You'll walk away with actionable ideas to implement tomorrow, whether you're working solo or surrounded by a full team.Topics in this Episode:“We don't rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems.” -James Clear, Atomic HabitsGrowth happens when teachers pause to reflect. Not once a year during an evaluation, but in small, consistent moments.Take 10 minutes once a week to reflect on your teaching: 1.) “What helped students communicate today?” 2. )“What would I repeat? What might I tweak?” 3.) “What was challenging? Was it student specific?”Collaboration doesn't have to mean full-blown PLCs. One conversation, one shared lesson, or one observation can shift practice.We grow the most when the PD we choose is relevant to our classroom realities, not trends.Reflection fuels improvement; Collaboration builds confidence; PD is most powerful when it's chosen, not just assigned.A Few Ways We Can Work Together:Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual TeachersOn-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language DepartmentsSelf-Paced Program for For Language DepartmentsConnect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community:Website: wlclassrom.comInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook Group: World Language ClassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomLinkedIn: Joshua CabralBluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.sociaX (Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomSend me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

Today, we explore the powerful idea that real change does not come from willpower or big goals, but from the habits and systems that quietly shape our everyday lives, inspired by a quote from James Clear: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” Three key takeaways you can expect: Why falling off track is not a personal failure, but a systems issue you can gently redesign. How tiny, repeatable habits create lasting change without relying on motivation. Simple ways to design your environment and routines so your dream life feels supported, not forced. Take this opportunity to learn how to build small, nurturing systems that actually fit your real life and energy. As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here. …and remember, it all starts with a dream

In this episode of the Building Better Humans podcast, host Glenn Azar dives into the power of small, consistent improvements. He shares a thought-provoking video by James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, highlighting how one percent daily improvements can lead to significant changes over time. Glenn emphasizes the importance of focusing on the process, not just the outcome, and discusses how this mindset can be applied to daily habits like exercise and mindset work. He also introduces his upcoming Mindset Mastermind group, where participants will work together to achieve their goals and cultivate a growth mindset. The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want massive change, but most of us quit because we think growth has to be hard, perfect, and intense. In this episode, I share why consistency beats motivation every single time, and how the smallest daily actions are actually shaping who you're becoming. Inspired by James Clear's Atomic Habits, I dive into how your environment, your routines, and your reactions to inconvenience are creating your future. You don't become powerful by doing things perfectly, you become powerful by showing up repeatedly. Get ready to stop breaking the chain and start becoming the person you say you want to be. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at http://shopify.com/happy SKIMS - The SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at https://SKIMS.com. Let them know we sent you by choosing Earn Your Happy podcast in the dropdown after you purchase. Brevo - Head to http://brevo.com/earn and use the code HAPPY to get 50% off Starter and Business Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription. Aura Frames - save on the perfect gift at https://auraframes.com/ - get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames with promo code EARN at checkout. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Visit www.northwestregisteredagent.com/paidearn Blinds.com - The Black Friday deals at https://www.blinds.com/ are going strong all month long! Save $50 off when you spend $500 or more - use code EARN at checkout.  HIGHLIGHTS How habits are identity in action. Why “all or nothing” keeps you stuck. How to reduce friction so you stop quitting. The power of shrinking habits so you can't fail. Why small rewards rewire your brain for consistency. How inconvenience becomes a training ground for who you're becoming. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

Dan and Ian share 9 pieces of hiring advice that are typically considered “bad,” but can actually work pretty well for smaller bootstrapped teams - and especially lifestyle businesses. LINKS Bento will beat your current email bill — up to 70% off or $300 in credits “Who” by Geoff Smart and Randy Street Remote First Recruiting: Land your next hire in 21 days or less Meet lifestyle founders inside Dynamite Circle Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK CHAPTERS (00:03:42) Tip 1: Just Hire a Recruiter (00:07:11) Tip 2: Work With Friends and Family (00:10:34) Tip 3: Use AI For Onboarding (00:12:02) Tip 4: Go Easy on the W2s (00:14:52) Tip 5: You Don't Need a Mission-Based Culture (00:20:16) Tip 6: If You Hire the Wrong Person, Let Them Go (00:22:54) Tip 7: It Doesn't Have to Be More Than the Math (00:25:45) Tip 8: Not Hiring Can Work Out Great (00:30:30) Tip 9: Polarize Your Managing Style CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: What We Learned From Running a 7-Figure Remote Business in 2025 The 9-5 is Dead, This is the Socially Acceptable Lottery Ticket “The World Is Ending.” These 5 Businesses Are Still Making Millions

What if January 1st doesn't have to be your fresh start?In this Midlife Edit episode, Shelly invites you to release the pressure of traditional New Year's resolutions and consider a gentler, more sustainable reset: making February 1st your New Year.Drawing on personal experience, nervous system science, and insights from Atomic Habits by James Clear, this episode is for midlife women who felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or discouraged by January—and are craving a softer, wiser way forward.In this episode, we talk about:Why January often feels like emotional and physical whiplash in midlifeHow nervous system dysregulation affects motivation, consistency, and habit-buildingThe difference between establishing habits and developing habits (inspired by Atomic Habits)Why consistency must come before intensityHow using January as a “test month” can create clarity instead of guiltSimple ways to regulate your nervous system before setting goalsHow to choose habits your body feels safe saying “yes” toWhy February 1st can be a powerful and permission-filled fresh start Resources Mentioned:Atomic Habits by James ClearThe Pause App by John EldredgeJoyfully Prepared Podcast with Wendi Bergen  Resources:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/Simple Shifts Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/tipsWomen Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer

Welcome to Part 2! Goals are only as good as the systems you create to support them. Today we're diving into the HOW.Don't have your workbook?

I was exposed to business numbers long before I ever owned a business. Profit & Loss statements, sales trends, inventory, expenses, just to name a few. These were normal conversations in my world growing up. And when I became a small business owner, that knowledge became my secret weapon. But as I started meeting other small business owners, I realized something big: they WANTED to understand their numbers… they just didn't know where to start. Today, I share my journey with the P&L and why it quickly became my #1 tool for growing a profitable business. The truth is, small business P&Ls aren't that different from big business P&Ls and small businesses have far more in common than you'd ever imagine. No matter what size your business is, your Profit & Loss statement is the key to understanding your money, increasing your profits, and making smarter decisions. Let's make the P&L your new superpower.   -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

In this final episode of our January series on The Anatomy of a Breakthrough, we arrive at strategy - not as hustle, force, or rigid self-improvement, but as a creative, embodied collaboration with your own life.Throughout the month, we've explored how real change unfolds when state comes first, story begins to soften, and strategy is allowed to emerge from alignment rather than pressure. In this episode, we bring it all together.Drawing on the wisdom of thinkers, artists, and teachers such as Buckminster Fuller, Vincent van Gogh, James Clear, Tim Ferriss, Shunryū Suzuki, Hugh Laurie, Millard Fuller, and contemporary author Jordan Gruber, Ashley weaves a deeply neurodivergent-affirming exploration of how meaningful change actually takes shape.We'll explore:Why strategy works best when it builds the new rather than fights the oldHow small, sustainable actions quietly create upward spiralsWhy confidence often follows action - not the other way aroundHow embodied knowledge can return when we meet ourselves in the right stateWhat it means to design a strategy that truly fits your nervous systemThe episode closes with a deeply nourishing Yoga Nidra, inviting your nervous system into a state of rest, receptivity, and neuroplasticity - a place where new patterns can gently take root.If you're tired of forcing change, waiting for motivation, or feeling like strategy has to be punishing to be effective, this episode offers a kinder, wiser way forward.✨ You're allowed to edit your life. You're allowed to begin again. And you're allowed to take one small step at a time.❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

What if the real reason most people never reach their dreams has nothing to do with failure at all and everything to do with something far more subtle and dangerous? In this mashup episode, I bring together three powerful conversations that cut straight to the core of what actually derails greatness. I am joined by James Clear, Rich Diviney, and Jason Wilson to expose the silent forces that quietly pull people away from the life they know they are capable of living. This is not about fear of failure or lack of talent. It is about the habits, identities, and emotional patterns that slowly convince you to play smaller than you were born to play. James Clear breaks down how tiny compromises in daily habits compound into massive distance from your dreams. He explains why most people never fall off track all at once, but instead drift through subtle decisions that feel harmless in the moment. Rich Diviney brings a powerful perspective from elite military leadership, sharing why stress, uncertainty, and identity collapse are often misunderstood and why learning to operate inside discomfort is the real separator between those who rise and those who retreat. Jason Wilson adds a deeply personal layer, unpacking how emotional avoidance and unhealed pain can quietly sabotage even the strongest exterior. I also share some of the hardest truths I have learned in my own life. The greatest threat to your dreams is not missing a goal or falling short. It is getting comfortable. It is seeking approval from people who are not living the life you want. It is slowly negotiating with your standards until the version of you that once felt destined for more becomes a stranger. This episode will challenge you to take an honest look at where you may be drifting instead of driving. If you have ever felt like you are busy but not fulfilled, successful but not satisfied, or capable of more but unsure why you are not there yet, this conversation is for you. My hope is that it wakes you up, recenters your standards, and reminds you that the distance between where you are and where you want to be is often closed by awareness and intentional action, not motivation alone. Key Takeaways Why comfort and identity drift are more dangerous than outright failure How small daily habits quietly determine the size of your future What elite performers do differently when facing uncertainty and pressure How emotional avoidance can sabotage long term success and fulfillment Why raising your standards is often more important than setting bigger goals How to reconnect with the version of yourself you were born to become ⁠⁠

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1372James Clear doesn't want to give you advice. That might sound strange coming from the guy who wrote Atomic Habits, but here's what he's learned: advice is brittle. What worked for someone else can completely fail you because your context is different. So instead of prescriptions, James offers something more powerful: questions that adapt to whatever season you're in. He talks about falling into this trap where we optimize for what we think we're supposed to be doing, chasing goals that other people encourage while our actual desires get buried. The shift happens when you ask yourself what you're really optimizing for, whether it's money or creative freedom or family time, and then honestly evaluate if your current habits are carrying you toward that future or away from it.The tennis match metaphor he shares cuts through all the noise about control. You don't control what the other player does, but you absolutely influence the game with your own moves. Most of life sits in that space between total control and complete helplessness. James pushes you to ask how you might be contributing to the very situations you say you don't want, which sounds confrontational until you realize it's liberating. It means there are levers you can pull. And when habits stop serving you, it's not about guilt. Sometimes they just outlived their usefulness. These questions keep you honest about whether the daily choices you're making are actually building the life you want or just the life you think you should want.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Description:Sometimes a wake up call doesn't arrive as a crisis. Sometimes it arrives as a quiet realization: the way I'm living isn't actually working. In this encore episode, we revisit a powerful conversation with James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits, whose work has helped millions rethink how real, lasting change actually happens. Not through willpower, reinvention, or overnight transformation—but through the small, often invisible choices we make every day. This conversation is a wake up call to the myth of “someday”, a wake up call to waiting for motivation before we act, and a wake up call to the belief that big change requires big drama. James breaks down why habits are less about self-discipline and more about identity, environment, and systems—and how the patterns we repeat, often unconsciously, are shaping our lives for better or worse. Together, we explore how paying attention to what we practice daily can wake us up to the lives we're actually building. If you're standing at the edge of change—feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, exhausted by self-improvement cycles, or longing for a more sustainable way forward—this episode offers a grounded, hopeful reset. Let this be your wake up call to begin again, not perfectly, not dramatically, but honestly, intentionally, and one doable step at a time. Thought-provoking Quotes: “The most powerful change doesn't happen when you decide to achieve a goal—it happens when you decide to become a different kind of person. Every small habit is a vote for the identity you're building, and over time those votes add up to who you believe you are.” — James Clear “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” — James Clear “If you can get 1% better every day for one year, you'll end up thirty-seven times better.” — James Clear “Fix the inputs, and the outputs will fix themselves.” — James Clear “The goal isn't to run a marathon. It's to become a runner.” — James Clear “Lasting change isn't about doing something perfectly or dramatically. It's about showing up consistently in small ways, even when it feels insignificant, because that consistency is what makes transformation inevitable.”— James Clear Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear - https://amzn.to/4pQLrh6 James Clear's 3-2-1 Newsletter - https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1 Guest's Links: Website - https://jamesclear.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamesclear/ Twitter - https://x.com/jamesclear Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jamesclear Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a text “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become." This week is a reminder of another favorite book, Atomic Habits by James Clear.  I shared this book 4 years ago in episodes 75-79 where you will find a good summary and more thoughts on the book. Some of the great points of the book I mention are: one percent better, make it part of your identity, the process is more important than the goal and the 4 laws of a habit.  I invite you to re-read the book again or to read it for the first time as you think about your direction and what you want to work on becoming this next year.  For show notes and transcripts www.findingthefloor.com/ep245I would love to hear from you! You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram. Thanks for listening!!Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music. I love it so much!

Dan and Ian take a candid look back at 2025, share highlights and lowlights from the year, and give a sneak peek into what's next for Dynamite Circle. LINKS Bento will beat your current email bill — up to 70% off or $300 in credits Ramit Sethi's Money for Couples Remote First Recruiting: Land your next hire in 21 days or less Meet lifestyle founders inside Dynamite Circle Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK CHAPTERS (00:01:56) Personal Finance: The First Step to Entrepreneurship (00:09:02) Why You Need an Annual Theme (00:13:03) Business Updates (00:19:45) Professional Empowerment for Your Team Leaders (00:25:53) Consistency in Delivering a Great Product (00:30:31) What We've Learned from Hosting Executive Coaching (00:34:36) Under the Hood at Dynamite Circle (00:41:02) Highlights and Lowlights of 2025 (00:49:03) Our Themes for 2026 CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: How to Actually Build Systems in Your Small Business ft. Layla Pomper The 9-5 is Dead, This is the Socially Acceptable Lottery Ticket Your 2026 Business Plan in 36 Minutes [FREE Resource]

In this episode, Steph talks about the concept of 'voting for your future self,' emphasizing the importance of embodying the identity of the person you aspire to be right now, rather than waiting for external milestones to define you. She discusses how our self-perception often hinges on future achievements, such as titles or personal goals, and argues that this mindset can hinder our growth, taking us out of the creative mode. By taking proactive steps to align our actions with our desired identities, we can prepare ourselves for the future we envision. Drawing on insights from James Clear's 'Atomic Habits,' Steph highlights that every action we take is a vote for the identity we wish to adopt, encouraging listeners to focus on the majority of positive actions rather than striving for perfection.Get more coaching nuggets for real life application. Sign up for "The Impact Effect" newsletter at stephsaffer.com

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Most new habits fizzle quickly, what if they didn't have to? We blame a lack of willpower, but what if the way we approach habits that's the real problem? Why does true, lasting habit change feel so hard to sustain? And, how can we do it better?In this Best of episode, we explore a gentler and more honest reframe, drawing from the work of James Clear, author of Atomic Habits. We show that lasting change doesn't begin with force or fixing, but rather with identity. Discover how listening to who you already are, and letting small, faithful actions slowly reshape what you believe about yourself, is the most powerful, sustainable, and truly transformational path forward.In this episode, discover:Why habits are less about discipline and more about identityHow small, atomic actions quietly become evidence for who we're becomingThe difference between forcing change and aligning with who you areWhy environment often matters more than motivation for long-term habit formationHow belief and behavior shape each other over timeThis is a conversation for anyone who is ready to build consistent habits that actually stick. There's no rush, no prescription—just an invitation to soften, to notice, and to remember that true transformation begins the moment you stop trying so hard to become someone else.You can find James at: Website | The 3-2-1 Newsletter | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversations we had with Seth Godin about identity, creativity, and choosing how you show up.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever fallen behind on paying your employees or the people who help you, it's time for a hard truth: you made a commitment, and not paying them damages trust, morale, and your reputation as a leader. You'd never accept a customer refusing to pay YOU — so why are you doing it in your own business? Two biggest reasons this happens: poor pricing and ongoing debt that drains every dollar before it reaches your team. You need to stop the financial bleeding, pay your people moving forward, and create a plan to make up any back pay. And when a big job comes in? That money needs to fix the business first, not line your own pockets. Strong businesses take care of their people. Let's get you back on track.   -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Are we actively watching the rise of the degenerate economy? What does it mean for our entrepreneurial behaviors? What does it mean for our portfolios? Does gambling your way to wealth make sense? And what types of trends will emerge and strengthen in 2026? Smart things look stupid for a while until they look smart. Dan and Jeff share their thoughts on the recent viral X article “The Prison of Financial Mediocrity” and their views on the “socially acceptable” risk of entrepreneurship as an escape from the 9-5. LINKS Bento will beat your current email bill — up to 70% off or $300 in credits (https://bentonow.com/tmba) “The Prison of Financial Mediocrity” Full Article (https://x.com/systematicls/status/2004900241745883205) The End of Jobs by Taylor Pearson (Dynamite Circle member!) (https://www.amazon.com/End-Jobs-Meaning-9-5-ebook/dp/B010L8SYRG) The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0857197681/) Same As Ever by Morgan Housel (https://www.amazon.com/Same-Ever-Guide-Never-Changes/dp/0593332709) The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi et al (https://www.amazon.com/The-Courage-to-Be-Disliked-audiobook/dp/B07BRPW98K/) Meet lifestyle founders inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders in DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) CHAPTERS (00:00:52) The Traditional Path is Closed (00:06:00) The Era of Long Degeneracy & Success Via Risk (00:10:49) Opportunity When the Game is Rigged Against You (00:20:27) The Socially Acceptable Lottery Ticket (00:25:47) Financial Nihilism and Betting on Change CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: How to Actually Build Systems in Your Small Business ft. Layla Pomper (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/how-to-build-systems) “The World Is Ending.” These 5 Businesses Are Still Making Millions (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/the-world-is-ending-9jp7t) Why $120K From Your Biz Beats $150K at a Job (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/balancing-wealth-freedom-mindset)

In today's episode, you're going to learn an easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones. Here to offer you a guide to improving your life, no matter what your goals are, is James Clear – the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits, which is one of Mel's favorite books. James Clear is one of the world's leading experts on habit formation and behavior change. His work has helped millions of people lose weight, quit smoking and vaping, stop drinking, build businesses, start new chapters, achieve lifelong goals, and become the person they want to be. In this conversation, James reveals a simple truth most people never learn: if you're struggling to change your habits, the problem isn't you – it's your systems. Bad habits don't repeat because you lack motivation or willpower. They repeat because your system is designed to produce them. James breaks down the proven frameworks behind lasting change and explains how tiny, consistent improvements compound into extraordinary results over time. And even if you have read the book Atomic Habits, which Mel has several times, there are things in the interview today that James says that he has never shared before. He will also cover the things he wished he had written about when he wrote Atomic Habits 7 years ago! In this episode, you'll learn how to: -Make time for new habits -Overcome a lack of motivation -Design your environment to make success easier -Get back on track quickly when you fall off course -How 1% improvements compound into extraordinary results -The difference between goals and systems - How to break bad habits without relying on willpower -The identity shift that makes change permanent By the end of this episode, you'll understand why change has felt so hard in the past - and you'll walk away with a proven system you can use for the rest of your life. For more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page.  If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Get Things Done, Stay Focused and Be More ProductiveConnect with Mel:   Order Pure Genius ProteinGet Mel's newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Clear is an expert on behavioral change and habits and the author of the bestselling book Atomic Habits. We discuss the best ways to build new healthy habits and end bad ones without relying on motivation or willpower. Rather than list off categories of tools or acronyms, James explains how anchoring the changes you want to make in your identity and physical environment allows you to make desired changes quickly and ones that stick. Whether your goal is better fitness and physical health, productivity or mental health, you'll learn actionable, zero-cost protocols to build powerful and meaningful habits. Sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Wealthfront*: https://wealthfront.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 James Clear 00:02:57 Common Habits, Tool: Habit Success & Getting Started 00:06:16 Make Starting a Habit Easier, Tool: 4 Laws of Behavior Change 00:10:18 Sponsors: Lingo & Wealthfront 00:13:26 Writing Habits, Seasons & Flexibility; Adaptability, Tool: Bad Day Plan 00:18:42 Consistency, Flow vs Grind, Master Showing Up, Learning & Practice 00:24:54 Chunking, Getting Started at Gym 00:28:01 Flow Don't Fight, Dissatisfaction & Effort, Tool: Identity-Based Habits 00:34:10 Friction, Competition & Effort; Credentials 00:39:38 Make Effort Rewarding, Mindset, Tools: Previsualization, Emphasize Positives 00:45:59 Sponsors: AG1 & Joovv 00:48:56 Reflection & Learning, Tool: Self-Testing; Perfectionism, Tool: Curiosity 00:55:18 Striving vs Relaxation, Balance, Tool: Turn On/Off; Hiking, Nature Reset 01:04:20 Identity & Professional Pursuits; Choosing New Projects; Clinging to Identity 01:14:24 Sponsor: Eight Sleep 01:15:42 Criticism; Identity & Growth 01:21:47 Failure, Identity, Sports, Tool: Rebounding & Reaching; Public Failures 01:30:03 Daily Habits, Tools: Day in Quarters; Never Miss Twice; Meal Timing 01:38:22 Daily Habit Timing & Sequencing, Tool: Mindfully Choose Inputs 01:45:37 Creativity, Specialization vs Generalization; Books 01:51:31 Sponsor: Function 01:53:18 Habits & Context, Environmental Cues, Tools for Minimizing Phone Use 02:02:01 Bad Habits, Checking Phone, Tools for Breaking Bad Habits 02:08:21 Physical & Social Environment, New Habits, Tool: Join/Create Groups 02:18:40 Family, Habits; Kids & Parenting, Tools: Stimulus; Good Conditions 02:26:05 Impact of Habits, Habits as Solutions; Upcoming Projects 02:32:45 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter *This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The base APY is 3.50% on cash deposits as of November 07, 2025, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. If eligible for the overall boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, your boosted rate is also subject to change if the base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to program banks, where it earns the variable APY. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices