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Sometimes the hardest setback becomes the start of a far better life. I speak with Jeff Brown, an international photography business mentor whose path began with dyslexia, school struggles, and a fishing fly business at age 16. Jeff shares how military photography, personal branding, and business skills helped him build a successful creative career. He also opens up about losing everything through a failed pub, rebuilding his mental health, and creating a global photography mentoring business. His story shows how persistence, clear goals, strong branding, and the courage to change direction can create an unstoppable life. Highlights: 00:01:38 - How dyslexia and school struggles shaped Jeff's drive to work for himself. 00:05:58 - The first sale that showed him entrepreneurship was possible. 00:14:50 - Why passion and effort mattered more than early photography skills. 00:35:49 - How branding and marketing helped grow four photography businesses. 00:39:06 - The business failure that forced Jeff to rebuild his life. 01:01:49 - Why clear goals, strong branding, and steady action create growth. About the Guest: Jeff Brown is an International Photography Business Mentor, Best Selling Photography Business Author, Public Speaker and President of The British Institute of Professional Photography. Also working for The International School Photography Conference Team he has delivered sell-out courses and workshops around the world. Jeff works closely with photographers from all niches and photographic backgrounds having a real passion to help them grow their online brand and achieve their goals.          Jeff first dipped his toe into entrepreneurship at the age of 15 while still at school, selling handmade fishing flies to local tackle shops to boost his pocket money. After leaving school at 16 he set up his first full-time venture, a mail-order fishing tackle business. His fishing tackle business came to an end 7 years later, shortly after Jeff enlisted in the Royal Navy where he went on to serve as a military photographer and intelligence analysist.            Following nearly 10 years service he left the armed forces to set up his own photography company, and eighteen months later had a successful six-figure wedding photography company and a commercial photography business, then going on to open a separate school photography business and a Boudoir Makeover studio turning over 1,000 boudoir and model shoots per year.            In 2014 Jeff decided to follow his dreams of owning a country food pub by investing over £120k of his own money into a pub venture, which turned out to be his greatest ever failure, losing his entire investment and racking up £60k of debt in just 12 months while at the same time going through a divorce.           After suffering from depression in 2015, he changed direction again and developed an online photography business mentoring program, making it his mission to help and inspire photographers worldwide to market their businesses better.                                                Part of Jeff's major focus and teachings are in the areas of Goal Setting, Brand Message, Consistency, and Website Content including the new AI and AEO search on Google, and also his favourite social media platform which is LinkedIn. It's essential to have a mindset for success and a clear path to follow. No business can truly succeed without goals, direction, a powerful brand and a positive mindset to achieve.        Jeff has written 4 internationally best-selling photography books and recently published his first travel book – ·      The Photographers Missing Link-edIn ·      The Ambitious Photographer's Journal          ·      Help My Photography Website Needs More Customers        ·      The Photographer's Gratitude & Mindset Journal       ·      Plan Your Ultimate Northumberland 250 Road Trip   He writes for several photography magazines and associations and is also a brand ambassador for OM System (Olympus Cameras), The British Photography Awards, Studio Ninja, The Societies of Photographers, and the UK and US Brand Ambassador for The Shutter Studio App.         Jeff lives in the beautiful scenic county of Northumberland, England. He's a keen traveller having visited over 60 countries so far, as well as being an outdoor enthusiast, motorbiker and loves getting out in nature when ever he can. Ways to connect with Jeff**:** Website: www.thephotographersmentor.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/JeffBrownThePhotographersMentorLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thephotographersmentorAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeff%20Brown/author/B09M76J1XK About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. 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Each week, I talk with people who challenge assumptions, face adversity head-on, and show what's possible when we choose curiosity over fear. Together, we focus on mindset, resilience, and the small shifts that lead to meaningful change. Let's get started. Hi again, everyone. Welcome to another episode of Unstoppable Mindset. You know what's really fun about this podcast is we get to meet all sorts of people who talk about all sorts of different kinds of things, and today we get to talk to a gentleman from England, Jeff Brown, and Jeff, among other things, is an international photography business mentor, best-selling photography business author, he's a public speaker and also the president of the British Public Institute of Photography. I think I said that right. Jeff Brown  01:36 British British Institute of Professional Photography. British Michael Hingson  01:40 Institute of Professional Photography. Got to say it right, but anyway, and and all sorts of other things. He's an adventurous kind of person, as you're going to learn in the course of the day. So, Jeff, I want to welcome you to Unstoppable Mindset, and we're really glad you're here. Jeff Brown  01:55 Thank you. Thanks for having me on. Michael Hingson  01:57 Well, I'm glad to do it, and I have a visitor in the studio today, my cat Stitch, who is monitoring this, and I'm sure that if she has any opinions, she's going to voice them. But we'll see. Stitch is a wonderful kitty. She's almost 16 years old, and we we love having her around. But anyway, so Jeff, why don't we start by you telling us kind of maybe about the early Jeff growing up and some of those things, and we'll go from there. Jeff Brown  02:25 So growing up, so I grew up in the northeast of England, and I was born in 1970. So I'm 55 now, and back in sort of late 70s, early 80s, the northeast of England was a was a bit of a grim place. It was gray. It was there was a lot of poverty. It was mainly coal mining and shipbuilding, and it was the old sort of mentality of you know you go to school, you study hard, you get a job, you stay in the job for for your life, you retire, and then you're dead. That's it. Yeah. So, for some reason, that didn't really, really appeal to me. And I used to love reading. I read loads of books. I was obsessed with books. Got into books from a very early age. Into sort of fantasy type books, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and stuff like that. But it was only when I got into maybe probably about the the junior schools I'd gone through the infant school I got to about eight or nine year old that I realized there was something the matter with me in the fact that I'm really struggled with with school I wasn't very good at it years and years later, I found out I was dyslexic, but I couldn't read out aloud. I had real problems with numbers. Numbers seemed to always look the wrong way around to me, and I got an instant dislike of school and an instant dislike of authority. I had I just I couldn't wait to get out of it, but I was quite creative when I got into fishing, I was good at making fishing flies. I got into photography, and that sort of gave me more of a creative mindset. Where I thought, well, I don't want to work for anybody else. I don't want to be told what to do. I want to try and make my own direction. And I decided that I was going to be self-employed or you know start my own business at the age of 14, Michael Hingson  04:23 what did your parents think of your your kind of independent mindset or entrepreneurial mindset? Because you must have voiced it along the way. Jeff Brown  04:31 Well, I did, yeah, and funny enough, you know, I said I had a real dislike of school. I mean, I actually not not overly proud of it, but I was expelled from school at the age of 16, kicked out of school because I got into quite a bit of trouble. I was I was very rebellious. I really disliked it with the passion, and I left school with zero qualifications. So I didn't I didn't pass any exams. I filled every exam that I actually bothered to turn up for, but to. It matters worse. My dad was a college lecturer, and my mum was a teacher. So, so obviously it didn't go down well with with having two parents who were in the education system. But they backed me 100% They were they they could see that I was struggling, but dyslexia wasn't really a thing that was talked about back. Yeah, and yeah, my my dad put forward at the time one and a half 1000 pound to help me get onto the you know get the equipment I needed and the the office space to start my first business. Michael Hingson  05:34 So it was pretty supportive, Jeff Brown  05:36 very supportive. Yeah, yeah, yeah, and and and I think it helped as well that my first business was making fishing flies and tying and exporting fishing flies to fishing businesses around the world. But my dad was keen on fishing as well, so he had he had an attraction to the business. Michael Hingson  05:54 Okay. Well, I know that my wife had lots of relatives in England. A lot of them were from the Cornwall Mosel area, and a lot of them, of course, were very much into fishing. Jeff Brown  06:05 Oh yeah, yeah. I know Cornwall. In fact, I spent a year in Cornwall on on Navy search and rescue, and that would have been 1919 98 I think it was then very beautiful place. Michael Hingson  06:19 I've not been. I'd love to go sometime. We'll have to figure that out. Jeff Brown  06:23 Yeah, it is. It's gorgeous. It's gorgeous. Michael Hingson  06:26 So you started this business. So you were basically 15 when you started the the business, which I think is kind of interesting. That's at a young age, and of course, by the time you were 16, as you said, you got expelled from school, which had to not be very very much fun. Jeff Brown  06:44 Yeah, I mean, well, to be honest, so the the starting of the business, I used to I used to go into the fishing tackle shops at weekend myself and one of my friends who who I used to go fishing with, and he was good at making flies. He was called Phil. Obviously, I'm called Jeff, and we decided we were going to create a business called PJ Flies. And one weekend, we we went into one of the local fish and tackle shops, and we were buying some some bits and bobs to make fish and flies with. And the business owner, the owner of the shop, said, "Look, says, look, if you bring me some flies down next week, if they if they if they're any good, I'll buy them off you. So we walked into the shop and took these fishing flies in the following week in a little presentation box. And I remember him individually taking each fly out at a time because he said, "How much how much how much are you going to sell me them for? And I said, "Well, I'll sell them for 10 pence each. So he was taking them out, and I was counting up in my head. And at the time, my pocket money was, I think, was three or four pounds a week, and I came out of that shop with a 10-pound note. So it was double what I was getting paid off my pocket money, and it was such a great feeling. So that was my first ever sort of dip into entrepreneurship, earning money, and and he said, and the last thing he said as I went out the door, he says, if you can if you can make the same amount next week or even double, bring them back and I'll buy them off you. So the following week I went back and made 20 quid. Michael Hingson  08:18 Wow, what goes into making a fly, I'm not a fisherman by by training or anything, so I don't know a lot about fly fishing. Jeff Brown  08:27 Yeah, so it's all feathers and so feathers and furrows, and it's all held onto the hook with with a very fine thread, like what's called a gossamer thread. It takes it takes a while to learn. So I was taught by an old guy who was a really good fisherman, and he he had a caravan on the same caravan site that my parents had that they used to go on holiday on, and because we we we never used to go abroad in those days, all the holidays were spent in England, and that he he saw that I was getting into fishing, and he came and taught me how to how to tie fishing flies, which was great. Michael Hingson  09:06 Yeah, and of course, the whole idea behind the fly is to attract the fish, right? Jeff Brown  09:10 That's right. Yeah, yeah. Michael Hingson  09:13 So that they will, if you will, take the bait. Jeff Brown  09:16 Yeah, yeah, totally. And the funny thing was, I was yeah, I used to love fishing, but I don't need fish, so I would either put you know put them back in the in in the river, or I'd I'd give them away to to members of the family. Michael Hingson  09:30 Wow. Well, and suddenly fortunes changed, and there you were making flies and selling them. Jeff Brown  09:37 That's right. That's right. Michael Hingson  09:39 So how long did you do that? Jeff Brown  09:42 So we we got we got a proper sort of business premises in 1986. So when I was I was 16 year old, and we applied for a grant with the then Prince's Trust, which was run by Prince Charles, who's now King Charles. And we were the youngest people in in the UK to be accepted for a grant. They bent the rules and they give us the grant under the age of 18. So we got the grant at 17 year old, and then shortly after, we were in a business sort of a business community, a big a big workspace with lots of offices with other creative people in, and shortly after the the center had opened, about six months after, the the the manager of the center came up and says, "Well, look, we'd like to we'd like you to make a box of salmon flies, but a really good box of salmon flies, all the best ones, and we'll pay you. And it's going to be a presentation box for a special guest who's coming to officially open the business center in a few months. But we can't tell you who it is. And anyway, it turned out two months later it was it was Prince Charles. Speaker 1  10:59 He Jeff Brown  10:59 came to visit us, and he was presented with a box of fishing flies-the the flies that we tied from. Michael Hingson  11:07 Wow, that was pretty cool. So you got to meet him. Jeff Brown  11:11 So yeah, we got to meet him. He talked about fishing. He talked about fly tying. He said he'd he'd been bought a fly tying kit for Christmas one year from his wife, who would have been Princess Diana, but he couldn't get away from get away from it. It was too. He found it too complicated and too complex. So he says, "I really admire that you you know that you guys can can tie the flies. So so yeah. So it was nice. It was nice to meet him. It was nice to be able to do that presentation box, and we had that business till I was 26 so Michael Hingson  11:45 10 years, Jeff Brown  11:46 nearly 10 years. Yeah. Michael Hingson  11:48 Now, have you met him ever since Jeff Brown  11:52 then? I haven't met him, but I have met other members of the the royal family because I was a my next stage in business, so my next stage in life was to become a a military photographer. I met a few members of the royal family in my capacity as a military photographer. So I went from so one avenue being creative, which was the fishing flies, into sort of another avenue being creative. And the funny thing was, I'd never had any intention of John in the military. None of my family were in the military. My dad had done his national service, and my granddad had served in the in the navy during the Second World War. But just on a whim, one day I happened to be walking past a military careers office, and I thought I'd pop in. I love cooking. I thought, oh look, I'd seen a picture on the window where he could train to be a military chef. Yeah, okay. So I went into enquire about being a chef, joined as an aircraft engineer, and then transferred across to become a military photographer. And funny enough, like I said early on, that I hate authority and I hate being told what to do because that came from a hatred of hatred of schools. Michael Hingson  13:10 A school, right? Jeff Brown  13:11 But I believe that the military was different because people say, "Well, you know, if you if you hate authority and hate being told what to do, why the hell did you go and join the military? But the military was very different in the fact that I put up with the I put up with the authority because the military give you adventure. It wasn't a nine foot nine to five. It wasn't a routine job, you know. So it give and I love excitement. I love adventure. I love the the idea of every day being different. So so I was happy enough to put up with military life, and I did that for nearly nine years. Michael Hingson  13:49 Well, so did you find that the military respected your creativity as you grew at being a photographer, and so you were a photographer, so that you were allowed to, to to be creative and do the things that you wanted to do, or did you find that there was just as much authoritarianism, if you will, and they kept telling you what to Jeff Brown  14:15 do? No, no, they were very good at being creative. Funny, the the military photography branch-it's only a small branch. It's about 80 people in the in the in the navy photography branch. So by comparison to all the other branches of the navy, it's tiny, and it's always also a very sought after branch. So basically, have to wait till somebody retires or somebody, you know, gives up their position that you can actually request, and I just managed to get in at the right time where somebody had left, and I applied, and I got accepted and went on to their training course, and their training course is is quite intense, 26 exams in six months, but. All the people who run it are really passionate photographers, so they're all about developing your own creativity. Yes, there's rules and regulations to follow, but it was very different than other other avenues of the armed forces. And then, you know, your average working day, you were you were given a lot of freedom. You were given a brief for a job, but then quite often you would just go off and design that job the way you wanted, you know. Michael Hingson  15:24 But why did you, since you, I guess you, as you said, joined as an aircraft engineer? Why did you decide to look at photography? What what attracted you to that? Jeff Brown  15:35 Because I didn't. Well, first of all, I didn't realize you could be a military photographer. So it was, and you can't join as a military photographer anyway. It's what's called a sidewards entry branch. You have have to have served three years in a in a another part of the armed forces before you can apply. And to apply to get into the military military photography branch, you have to pretty much do it on your own merit. So you've got to build a portfolio up. You've got to do all the application yourself, and they also look at your. It's not like the way you react to discipline, the way you think on your own two feet, sort of thing. So, funny enough, when I went through the interviews and and they looked at my portfolio, they said that my my work was pretty poor, but they loved the way I thought, and they loved the way I was driven, and would get up early and go out and do stuff. This is, you know, it's the it's the passion and the the willingness to learn. We can teach you all the other stuff, but you you know you you're showing that willingness and and going that extra mile. That's that's what got us in and and got us to be accepted into the into the branch. It wasn't my skills as a photographer because I was that was pretty useless. Pretty new, Michael Hingson  16:49 yeah, Jeff Brown  16:50 yeah. But you know they they developed that. Michael Hingson  16:55 So the the whole idea of going in and learning to cook and being a chef kind of went by the wayside, huh? Jeff Brown  17:00 It did, yes. But I still, I still, I still love cooking to this day, and I was still very passionate about it. And I always had a dream of, you know, one day owning a a pub or running a food pub, Michael Hingson  17:12 right? Well, and you know things happen, but you you clearly are an adventurous sort of person that you even chose to do all of this, and that-that's in of itself, I think, admirable to you know to do that. So you you became a photographer, and so what kind of things did you do during the time you were in the military from a photographic standpoint? Jeff Brown  17:40 So we would do everything. We do everything from portraits of sort of admirals in uniform, official portraits. We do big presentations and awards. We do a lot of PR photography. So we'd be we'd be tasked with with a concept or an idea, or being told something is happening, or we want to promote this, so they might say, right? We've got an aircraft carrier coming into your area. Can you come up with some ideas to to sort of really promote it? Something that look really exciting. It'll encourage people to to join the military because one of the one of the things military photography branch, it's it's about PR. It's trying to get pictures of the military into the into the newspapers in a positive light. So you know, young young men and women go, "Oh, that looks great! I'd love to join, and it serves them an absolute fortune in in in advertising. So so that was that was a lot of the stuff we did, we create concepts and ideas, and quite often the concept and ideas led to having a lot of fun. You know, I'd say like, well, what have I got at my disposal? And then an admiral might say, well, what do you need? I said, well, I need a few helicopters. I need some fast patrol boats. I need some marines on on on ribs lent over these these you know rigid inflatable boats all camouflaged up with their cam cream on and their rifles and they'll be in front of the in front of the the aircraft carrier then we'll have the the helicopters flying in the background and all this was was so basically controlled by us, so we would have headsets on. We'd be talking to the, talking to the the pilots. We'd be directing people, and those shoots probably cost 10s and 10s of 1000s of pounds to to put together. When you think about it, but it was great to see some of the images come out. And in those days, when I first started doing it, we were shooting a lot of the stuff on film, so we didn't have the the the the benefit of seeing the images instantly, as in you know with digital photography. Michael Hingson  19:51 I was going to say much less digitally editing it. It was all on film. Jeff Brown  19:54 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Michael Hingson  19:56 When did it migrate over to be more digital? Jeff Brown  20:00 So we were still we when I was in training we we were using digital but still preferred you to to do a bit more on the film side of things Michael Hingson  20:08 higher quality Jeff Brown  20:10 yeah and and they also I think for like an archival purposes for the idea of have negatives and hard print Speaker 2  20:18 yeah Jeff Brown  20:19 but then you know towards like the 2004 two you know 2003 2004 Then they were starting to embrace digital fully, and and you know do away with all the the film. Michael Hingson  20:33 Wow! Jeff Brown  20:34 And obviously there is the cost aspect as well. You know because you with film it costs every time you you press the shutter button, you know you can you can take a lot more images. But I suppose it does it does make you a bit more of a lazy photographer. Michael Hingson  20:49 Well, I I suppose in some senses it can. It just depends on how disciplined you are. Well, you seem to be a pretty disciplined kind of person, and so you you worked at that pretty well, and I can. I can appreciate that. So so when did you start doing photography for the military? When did you enroll in the military? Jeff Brown  21:11 So that was 1997 Michael Hingson  21:14 Okay, so you were what 2526 25 Jeff Brown  21:19 Yeah, 2026 Yeah, yeah, 2627 yeah. Michael Hingson  21:23 Well, and the the thing about photography or or any skill like that that is is pretty unique and pretty new for you is that you had to really develop the knack to doing it, but you obviously also had to have a lot of understanding about things like, as you said, PR and all that. I mean, some of that just had to be a little bit more natural, or just you observed so much that you realized the value of it. And as you pointed out, having the the whole photography branch in the military had to be incredibly much less expensive for the military, no matter what you wanted them to do, than them doing PR in other ways because it was all done internally. Yes, yes, you had to have helicopters and military people and all that other stuff, but they didn't have to pay the company to go out and, or didn't have to pay it much to go out and do the photography because you're the company. Jeff Brown  22:29 That's right. That's right. And also, some some of the jobs were required a certain level of vetting that they couldn't bring a company in unless those people were vetted. To you know, like on, I did quite a few photography shoots on nuclear submarines, which you you can't enter a nuclear submarine base unless you're you're vetted to a certain level. Michael Hingson  22:51 Right. Now that brings up a point. So let's let's go back to that. So going into a nuclear submarine base and so on, and and doing photography. What what was the purpose of pictures for that? Since it had to be pretty cleared and must have been somewhat classified. Jeff Brown  23:11 Well, sometimes some of the the shoots on board the submarine would be like award ceremonies. So okay, yeah, you know, people getting medals or achievements, and actually getting a photograph from receiving their award from the captain of the submarine. But then sometimes we would have PR photographs of of the the submarine sailing, and we'd be on speedboats going down the lock, photographing the submarine. Michael Hingson  23:41 But what you were not doing was taking pictures of things that were so classified that they didn't dare show them to the public or whatever. Jeff Brown  23:49 Yes, yes, Michael Hingson  23:50 yeah. Which which makes sense. Speaker 1  23:57 If you enjoy unstoppable mindset and would like to help us continue bringing these conversations to you each week, we've created a way for you to support the show. Your contribution helps us cover production costs and continue sharing stories, insights, and ideas that inspire people to live with purpose and possibility. If supporting the podcast feels right for you, you'll find the link in the show notes. Thank you for being part of the Unstoppable Mindset Community. Michael Hingson  24:30 So you you did that, and so you clearly found a niche to to do and to to work at, and obviously loved it. Jeff Brown  24:43 I do. I mean, it took it took a while to get the confidence. I'm quite an introverted person, so where I love taking photographs, and you know, it's easy to take photographs of things and objects and landscapes and that sort of stuff. It's. It's quite hard when you don't have a lot of confidence and you are quite introverted to start directing people and telling people what to do, especially when you had to direct, you know, entire ships, companies, or groups of 4050, people to do a a group shot at the awards ceremony. So that that was something that took a bit of getting used to and put me out of my comfort zone to to become a bit more sociable and a bit less introverted, and also direct people from behind the camera. Michael Hingson  25:31 So you you became a director, Jeff Brown  25:35 I suppose. Yeah, you do. In some senses, Michael Hingson  25:38 anyway. Jeff Brown  25:38 Yeah, yeah, and from from another point of view, I sudden realized that you know you might not like directing people, or you might be really nervous about speaking to people you've never met before and telling them what to do. But quite often, the people on the other side of the camera are just as nervous as you because they don't like having their photograph taken. They feel awkward, so you know part of your job as a photographer is to put people at ease and make people feel comfortable. Michael Hingson  26:03 Yeah, and I think about it as a public speaker. I keep hearing all the time that one of the top fears that people have is speaking and standing on a stage and speaking. And I and I finally realize that that's because we're conditioning people to think that it's scary, but the fact of the matter is that, and I still believe this to this day, audiences want speakers to succeed. Unless you're just a real jerk, audiences want you to succeed, and I would think that that some of that same level of confidence goes into what you do as a photographer. You are-they want you to succeed, and the people who are nervous about you taking their pictures and so on. Your job, as you point out, is to kind of help make them feel more comfortable about Jeff Brown  26:55 it. Yeah, and and you, you know, on from your point of view, you know, you you want somebody to love the picture? Michael Hingson  27:02 Yeah, Jeff Brown  27:02 you want someone to go, oh wow, you know, like actually take away their their dislike and awkwardness of having a photograph taken, and you know it's it's quite rewarding when you see somebody go, oh wow, I didn't know I could look that good, you know, because you've you've directed them, you've posed them, you've helped them feel more relaxed, and they see themselves in a different because it's it's quite it quite often it's not that somebody always looks awkward or you know they don't take a good picture as people say oh don't take my picture I don't take a good picture you know it's the fact that they've never been directed they've never they've always felt felt uncomfortable and awkward so it comes through in the the final image because they don't look relaxed. They don't look natural. They've got this fake smile. They look uncomfortable. Michael Hingson  27:49 I know. For me, I've I've never worried about that. Of course, being blind my whole life, I never really cared a whole lot about pictures. Yeah. So I love to pick on pictures all the time. So you know, for example, people say that a picture is worth 1000 words, and I just point out, yeah, but it takes a whole lot more memory. So, but but but I I appreciate pictures, and I've learned a lot more about photography and appreciating photography ever since September 11th. And part of that was my guide dog Roselle at the time, who became a real camera ham hound. She loved to be in front of the camera, and there was one time we were on a Larry King show on CNN, and you know his shots are and the photographers and and the and everything on the show is basically front like from the chest up, and and so on, and they take pictures. So one day we were going to be on the show, and they made a a little platform that Roselle, my guide dog, could lie on, and they said, "Okay, put her up on there, and I did, and she laid down, put her head between her paws, and that was it. And the director came like about a minute before the show started, and he said, "Isn't there anything you can do to get her to react more and to be a little bit more involved in the show? And I said, "Are the Klieg lights on yet? And he said, "No. I said, "Just wait till you turn the lights on. Everything will change. The lights came on. She lifted up her head, started blinking her eyes and flashing her eyelashes, smiling and licking her chops, and just having a good old time. She loved the camera. It was so funny. Jeff Brown  29:39 Yeah, I can't get. I can't get my dog to sit. He won't sit in front. He won't sit in front of the camera. He's a working Springer Spaniel. He will not stay still for two minutes. And there's something about it. Every time you look, you pick up the camera. I think he knows that you want to take a picture, and he turns his head away. He looks the opposite direction. Michael Hingson  29:57 Yeah. See, Roselle was exactly the opposite. Knew you wanted to take her picture, and she was going, "Bring it on! She just absolutely loved it. It was so funny, and and and it was it was a blessing. But it it as as we talked about it, as I talked to photographers and other people when we dealt with different interviews and so on, I grew to appreciate the value of pictures and what it was that they were trying to get, and it didn't take any work really to get Roselle to be involved in that. It didn't take a lot of work to get me involved with it, but I gained a greater understanding of it. So I certainly value the fact that there's there's a lot of reasons for taking photographs, although I also like audio input and other things like that that I'm going to see. But still, it's it's great that we have this technology, and nowadays, of course, because it is so digital, it makes it so much easier. Jeff Brown  30:59 It does. I think I think obviously there's you know everybody's using photographer now. Everyone walks around with a camera in their pocket, which is you know effectively a smartphone, and the quality of the images that you can take on a phone are fantastic. You know the you know the the resolution, the color saturation, the the look absolutely amazing. But sometimes I think people forget to stop and appreciate the moment. So everybody is more, you know, getting the picture taken, sticking it onto Instagram, onto Facebook, and also we have all these digital memories. But not many people are printing pictures out and putting them on the walls like we used to in the 80s and 90s. You know, family portraits, and I think that is a big thing that photographers need to be to be sort of reinventing and encouraging people to to enjoy the wall art, personalize the home, have a picture on the wall that brings a smile to your face every time you see it. Because if you take it on your phone, you you enjoy it for a second, and then it becomes a memory, and it goes in. I looked the other day. I've got 14 and a half 1000 pictures on my phone. Yeah. So, and I only ever see them, you know, seconds after I take them and I post them on Facebook, and then maybe a year later when a Facebook memory comes up and reminds me, oh, this is what you were doing this time last year. Michael Hingson  32:20 Yeah. Well. Well, and I understand that, and I, I, I also understand what you're saying about lazy photography because, as you said, you take the picture, you look at it, and it's gone, and you don't necessarily do all you can to make sure that the picture is looking as good as it as it can look, and sometimes we just rely on the automatic zoom and other things like that to make the picture look good. But the bottom line is that ultimately we're in control of it and really should make the picture as good as we can make it. Jeff Brown  32:54 Yeah, I mean that was that was what we were taught in the military right at the very beginning. And as I say, you know, was starting out on on on film cameras. It was get it right in the camera. You know, get it right in the camera. It'll look a lot better, and it'll save you hours of time in the dark room. And then there's a tendency now for photographers to think, "Oh, that'll do. I'll just sort it out in Photoshop afterwards, and which again takes time. And as a photographer, time is money. So yeah, yeah. The better you can get the composition and the and the way a photograph looks in the camera, then the less work you're going to have to do afterwards. Michael Hingson  33:35 Yeah, which makes perfect sense. And so I appreciate that. Well, so you were in the military for 10 years, and what made you retire from the military? And also, what kind of skills did you learn that you then took away from the military? One of them had to be accepting authority a little bit more, but I'm being sarcastic. But still, what what kind of skills and so on did you learn, and and did you take away, and and why did you even leave the military after 10 years? Jeff Brown  34:07 So, so being a military photographer, I was a military photographer, and there was a new a new sort of breed of like a new discipline that was coming into into the into our area into the the photography branch, and it was called IA, which is an intelligence analyst, and they believed that photographers, probably rightly, had a real attention to detail and a keen a keen eye for spotting things, and they were so they recruited intelligence analysts from the photography branch to analyze intelligence imagery, satellite imagery, reconnaissance, and then collate this information with other intelligence services. Like Lacher on I six and JCHQ, so so people on the ground, you know, and and military listening outposts, and so I got sent to work. So I did my intelligence course, and I got sent to work for with the intelligence services for about two and a half years now. While I was while I was doing my job as a military analyst, intelligence analyst, I started getting people coming into my office and saying, "You're a military photographer, aren't you? Yeah. Would you photograph my dog? Can you can you photograph my daughter at her birthday? Do you do weddings? Can you do my my my partner's wedding and stuff like that? So started doing a little bit of stuff on weekends, and then soon realized that there was actually quite a good bit of money being a photographer. So that was it. So that that set me on the path of right. I'm going to get out the military. I'm going to start with my own business. I'm going to go back to being self-employed again, but this time using my skills as a photographer. And yeah, I had good photography skills. I had other skills that the military had sort of drummed into me, which was you know timekeeping, organization, attention to detail, and that would work brilliant with a wedding because with a wedding you've got to organize people, everything's got to be on time. You've you've got to have that attention to detail, so started doing weddings on weekends, and then I left, and now decided to go into partnership with another military photographer who was working at the same the same base as me, and was also from the same the same area, the same the same city. So I left first because he was married with two kids. Alif first to set the business up and get the business bringing in money, and then about six months later, the business was bringing in enough money for him to put his notice in and and come out and and join me full time in the photography business. So and then it just skyrocketed from there. We ended up having four different photography businesses, Michael Hingson  37:03 pretty impressive, huh? Jeff Brown  37:05 It was good, but I think you know a lot of the lot the stuff that we did is when we left the military is you get a resettlement grant to resettle you back into civilian life to to to get you ready to work for other people, but obviously we were going to go self employed, so we we spent this resettlement grant of 7000 pound on marketing and branding training. So I got 7000 Kev got 7000 So we spent spent a lot of our money on understanding how to run a business, understanding what brand was all about and brand concept and and marketing. And it wasn't necessarily our photography skills that helped us succeed. It was the skills of actually understanding how to run a business and how to market our brand, Michael Hingson  37:49 which also goes a little bit back to understanding PR and just as you said, understanding all about business, which is which is pretty cool. Speaker 3  37:57 Yeah. Michael Hingson  37:59 Well, as you as you did that, how easy was it for you to integrate back into society and become disciplined enough to run your own business? Because when you were in the military, you had other people who were making a lot of those decisions, but you had to learn something along the way or figure out something along the way that allowed you to truly run your own business. Jeff Brown  38:22 To be honest, I felt I felt quite excited to be going back to it because, obviously, you know, from sort of 1415, year old, I'd had I'd had my own business, and that that was my first my first ever job. You know, working for myself with fish and fish and tackle business, and I sort of realized early on that yes, I don't have a boss, but ultimately the business is the boss because the business demands from you all the time. It demands how much work you need to put in, and if you don't put the work in, then you don't get the money. But the other good thing about running your own business is you're not on a fixed wage. You know, you have that ability to make a lot more money, without having to be promoted or or impress somebody else, you know. So for some people, it doesn't work. Like my girlfriend always says, she doesn't think she could do what I do because she doesn't like that uncertainty. Of you know, because every business is ups and downs, ups and downs. You have low moments. You have high moments, but that's life in general, isn't it? And I think you've just got to have more high moments than low moments. But yeah, I love it. I don't think I could ever work for anybody else. But a lot of, I think I'm unemployable. I don't think I can. I don't think I could go into a normal job. But a lot of those high Michael Hingson  39:40 moments are also moments that essentially you create. It's your mindset. That's Jeff Brown  39:45 right. Yeah, Michael Hingson  39:46 because you know, like failure. Everybody talks about failure. Well, you know, you're going to experience failure in your life, and I have gotten to the point where I tend to react and say there really is no such thing as failure. Because failure seems to be an absolute-you screwed up, and that's all there is to it. And the reality is, it's not. Failure isn't really the issue. The issue is okay. You made a plan. Something didn't work right. The question really is now: Where do you go from here? How do you fix it? What have you learned from what happened? And I think that's really the issue. Jeff Brown  40:20 That's totally that's totally right, and you know, but I made a a decision back in 2014 So you said, you know, I love cooking, and had the photography businesses, which which were both doing very well. They were both they were all super successful, you know, bringing in the money, and I decided, wouldn't it be nice to buy a really, really beautiful traditional country pub, one with log fires, you know, in the middle of the countryside, maybe a two, 300 year old building, and and run my own pub? So that was that was my idea. So so I found this this beautiful little country pub in Durham, in the northeast of England, and it was like a picture postcard country pub that looked beautiful. It actually had two log fires. It had, I think, it was about 300 year old. It had wooden beams, everything, and so I fell in love with it. I I bought the lease on it. I plowed 120,000 pounds of my own money into it, and within 12 months, I'd lost all that money. I was a further 60,000 pound in debt, and I couldn't see any way out. Because you say, you know, like failure. Sometimes people think failure is that's it, that's the end. They can't see past it, and stupidly, I decided that that was it. I couldn't go on anymore, so I tried to drive my car off a bridge. I was, I was drunk at the time, but you know, luckily I didn't. I just damaged the car. I didn't damage myself. I woke up the next morning feeling utterly disgusted with myself because my daughter at the time would have been seven year old. and I realized I needed to get out the pub, and I needed to change a different direction, which I did. So I ran away, and I came to the countryside where I live now in Northumberland, and moved away from all my family and and my friends, about an hour away from all my family and friends to restart my life again, and I spent probably about six months listening to positivity books and audio books, and and trying to rewind my mindset, and then take a new direction. And that's when I got into the idea of because I was in the middle of the countryside, I could run an online business training photographers in marketing and branding, and you know how to how to promote themselves on the internet, and I could do that with anybody anywhere in the world who was a photographer. So that was my idea, and that's what I went for. And you know, looking back at it, 11 years on from that, it would be 11 years in March when I tried to take my own life, and I thought that was that was the biggest worst failure I'd ever have. It was the best failure I ever had because I've never been as happy. I've never been as stress free. My work takes me all over the world, speaking and meeting photographers. I have an absolutely amazing community. No day is the same because I'm on all different time zones, speaking to different people, and and I just love it. It's stress free, but you know, if I'd stayed at the pub, that wouldn't have been stress free. So, Michael Hingson  43:33 so what happened? That why did the pub fail? Fail, or or why didn't the public pub succeed? And what did you learn from that? Jeff Brown  43:40 So, well, first of all, probably I probably fell in love with the idea of the pub, but I probably didn't do enough research. Now, funny enough, it was in an old mining village, my coal mining village, that was very, very much based around if you weren't born and bred in the area, you didn't fit in, so first of all, I think fit into the village very well. But the profitability in the pub trade is is very hard, especially if the pub, if the building is owned by a brewery and you've got to buy your beer direct from the brewery, it reduces the profit margins. And I just think everything that could go wrong in that 12 month did go wrong. We had staff stealing offers. We had a couple of sabotages to the pub, a couple of really big bills that wasn't expected, equipment going wrong and equipment failing, and yeah, the costs just spiraled out of control. Michael Hingson  44:38 Just a lot of lack of research, Jeff Brown  44:41 yeah, yeah, yeah, Michael Hingson  44:42 and I would suspect that you would say that because of that, and because you realized all that, you learned. Jeff Brown  44:50 I learned, yeah, yeah, I, I totally learned, and I think you know that I, I, I fell in love with the idea of it. I fell in love with the building, and probably, probably didn't research it. And also, you know, yeah, I was great at marketing. I was great at business, but I'd never run a pub before. And yeah, it was probably a bit of a. I'd probably sort of trying to run before I could walk. In that, you know, might have been better off going and working for somebody else and being a manager or working in a bar. And you know, the the day I opened the pub, I'd never even pulled a pint before. Never stood behind a bar and served served a drink. So, Michael Hingson  45:28 yeah, and that's that's an art in of itself. Jeff Brown  45:32 Yeah, yeah, that's right. Michael Hingson  45:34 I used to when I lived in New Jersey and worked in New York. I used to go to a restaurant called Virgil's Real Barbecue, best barbecue I think in the country, and so if you're ever in New York, it's Virgil's. Anyway, they had opened a facility in Las Vegas. Also, they opened a restaurant in Las Vegas, and so last week when I was at the Consumer Electronics Show, I went there, and one of the things I had heard early on when they I heard about them opening the restaurant several years ago, was that the people who opened the restaurant before they could open it had to go spend six months in New York at the original Virgil's, learning everything about it, so that they could make this restaurant and the food be the same as as what they experienced, because they wanted Virgil's to be the same in both places, and they did. And I can say that, from my perspective, at least, they did a really great job, and they learned from that, which was exactly what you wanted for the people in Las Vegas to do, and they survived the pandemic, and it's still open. So when you're in Las Vegas next time, Jeff Brown  46:47 yeah, I'm there next week. So yeah, I'll have to Virgil's. Yeah, I'll check it out. Michael Hingson  46:52 Virgil's real barbecue, best ribs in the country. That's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it, everybody. Well, that's cool. So. So, do you believe that things happen for a reason? I mean, a lot has happened, and of course, the pub closed and and all that. Do you believe that things happen for a reason? Jeff Brown  47:13 I do, and and you know now I I think one of the things as well when you get to that point where you you don't believe there's there's there's any way out, and and you know you you get that alone, you get depressed, but you you feel that you've got to take your own life. You are right at the very bottom. I think for you to go to the very bottom and then come back up again, it changes your mindset about stuff. And I I never get stressed. I am a very, very chilled out person. If something goes wrong now or something fails, I just go. Well, it's happened for a reason. Maybe something better is around the corner. Maybe it's the universe trying to direct me in a in a different path. You know, and and I think the less you live, the more you live by that mindset, the more it opens you up to other opportunities. Yeah, keeps you living it. You know, you're not living in the past; you're living in the future. It it was for the first six months coming up here 11 years ago. It was hard to move away from that failure in my mind. I kept playing it over and over again, but you know, playing it over and over again wasn't going to make that failure with the pub any different. The outcome had happened, and what I needed to do was focus on the future, get back together and get my myself back together, both mentally and also establish a new business and a new way of life. And that in itself was a a massive learning curve, but for the better. Michael Hingson  48:44 Well, and and the reality is, it it certainly has made a big difference in your life. And the fact is that, again, it goes back to failure isn't the end all, and failure is is probably the wrong way to put it. It's a learning experience, and I think that it's so important to do that. I am like you. I refuse to feel stress. I've been through too many experiences in my life that that caused stress, and I've learned that there are always ways to to deal with things, and so it's important to not let the stress overwhelm you. I wrote a book that was published in 2024 called "Live Like a Guide Dog: True Stories from a Blind Man and His Dogs About Being Brave, Overcoming Adversity, and Moving Forward in Faith. And moving forward in faith is part of it, but the whole issue is we focus on our lives on so many things. We think we need to control everything, and the reality is, we only control probably much less than 10% of all the things that we experience, but we worry about 100% of everything, and that doesn't help. And so, it builds up so much fear and causes so much stress. And if we would just focus on the things over which we really can control, we would be much better off. Jeff Brown  49:59 Saying that, you know, after leaving the pub, because my mindset was very, very delicate, and I had to build my my mental health back up, I decided to stop watching the news. So I used to used to get up and go downstairs and put the news on TV and have my morning coffee and and listen to all this negativity, all this drama, every single morning, which I've done for probably 40, you know, well, at least 30-five years, and and that was it. I've never watched the news since. I don't watch any live TV. I don't watch the news. People say, "Well, how do you manage? So, well, somebody will tell me something, but most of the time, half the stuff that people get worried about never actually happens. And if it does happen, quite often there's nothing you can do about it because it's the other side of the world. Michael Hingson  50:53 Well, even if it's in England, you don't have control over it, so why worry about it? Now, I watch I watch the news, but I do it because I want to get the information. But I won't worry about it. And there's so much that happens. But I feel that that at least there is information to be gained by watching the news. But what I had to learn somewhere along the line is don't take it personally because you don't have any control over it. And there are so many things that that go on, but the the trick is not to let things you don't have any control over really affect you to the point where you get nervous and stressful again. Jeff Brown  51:34 Yeah, yeah, and I think that you know the the same thing can be put into social media. You know, people say social media is negative. Social media is dangerous, and it depends how you react to it and what you engage on. You know, in my own social media, I follow a lot of photographers, a lot of people who talk about adventures and motorcycle rides and travel and nature. So my news feed is filled with a lot of positive stuff. And if if I see something negative or see something sensationalist, what I do is I don't unfriend that person. I just unfollow them, so I don't see their content again. Michael Hingson  52:09 Yeah. Jeff Brown  52:10 But from from the plus side, you know, social media has bought me more opportunity than anything else, and and effectively for free. And I've traveled traveled a lot because of my work. I have over 100,000 followers across my my social media platforms, and social media brings me customers, brings me clients. It helps me sell books, so there is a lot of positivity to it. I suppose it. The negative is only if you engage in the negative, then you will you'll find the the negative aspect. Michael Hingson  52:40 Yeah. Well, and the reality is that again, it's it's how you approach life, and you've clearly learned a lot about how to approach life in a much more positive way. You've developed, well, we'll call it an unstoppable mindset. You've developed a mindset that allows you to go through life and do the things that you need to do, and focus on the things that you can, and you leave the rest of it alone. Jeff Brown  53:06 Yeah, yeah, totally, totally. Michael Hingson  53:08 Which which makes a lot of sense. Well, for you, you you talked earlier about the fact that you have dyslexia, and you've been with dyslexia for most of your life, or maybe all of your life. It's interesting. I've talked to so many people who didn't know that they had dyslexia when they were in school and so on, and experienced a lot of the same frustrations and kinds of experiences that that you've experienced. And somewhere along the line, they finally discovered that they they had dyslexia. How did that when you when you finally realized that? What did that do for you? How did how did that really affect you? Jeff Brown  53:52 Well, funny enough, I I can remember a moment where I must have been about eight year old, where a teacher and you know, back in the 70s, teachers weren't as kind, weren't as kind to to schoolchildren as they are now. You know, and and this this teacher singled me out in front of the class and and told me that I was stupid and I wouldn't amount to anything because I kept struggling with this reading and my numbers. And at the time, I I was I was chubby. I had ginger hair, so I didn't have a I didn't have a lot going for us in in the popularity front, and also being you know the the stupid one in the class. So I found it really negative, and I found it really really personal because I didn't realize that I was dyslexic because nobody knew what dyslexia was now, and when I got to my mid 30s, and I went to train to go into the work with the intelligence services and be an image analyst, I had to redo my English and maths all level qualifications that I should have passed at school, but obviously I didn't. I had to do them through the military, and that was when I found out I was dyslexic, and I didn't actually know what dyslexia was until until I made up on it, and then it all made sense. You know why why I'd struggled for so long. I have my own workarounds. I know what my I know what my what my issues are. I mean, now with with with my work, there's so much out there that helps you as a dyslexic. You know, you you have you have spell checker, you have read aloud where you might not be able to see see it. You know, so quite often I'll do a social media post, and I'll I'll get Word document to read it out aloud so I can hear it. But if I if I if I read it back, I can't see the mistakes I've made because my mind doesn't process that. I know when I write a number down, I probably write write it down the wrong way. So if somebody gives me a phone number and I phone it and it's dead, I just change some of the digits around and figure Michael Hingson  55:58 it out. Do you agree? Do you use technology like Dragon, naturally speaking, to dictate? Jeff Brown  56:04 I tend, I tend to. So I started using only in the past six months. I was quite, I was quite sort of against AI, and well, not against it, but everybody was jumping on the chat, ChatGPT bandwagon, and I always tend to do something different than everybody else does. Six months ago, I jumped on a piece of software called Claude, and because I've because I've written five books now, I've written four business books, and I've written a travel book. I also had a lot of content to give to Claude to feed Claude, and then I had transcripts from my YouTube channel, and and then I gave them some do's and don'ts about you know tone of voice and language, and you know I would never say things like this, I would never say things like that. Told them that you know don't be spelling color without a U. Don't put a Z in sympathize because not American English. It's English, English, and the funny thing is, like over the over the past few months, he's he's pretty much replicated my tone of voice, so I can get Claude to write me a social media post, and then I I just tweak it slightly, and I'll make some changes, and then when I've written that social media post, I give it back to Claude and say, can you note? Can you identify the changes that I've made from what you've originally made, Michael Hingson  57:24 right? Jeff Brown  57:25 And take them on board for the next one, and then you give a summary of the changes. And it's yeah, it's it's it's quite impressive. It's quite scary as well because he he says things like, "Am I becoming more Jeff? Yeah, yeah, you are a bit. Michael Hingson  57:42 Well, the other thing is there are programs and technologies, as I mentioned, like Dragon, which is a a technology that you can get where you dictate, and it recognizes your voice, and it will then convert what you say directly into digitized form, which is pretty cool. I use Dragon when I write a fair amount, and and so that that goes back far earlier than AI. Although I'm sure that there are AI, there are AI components to Dragon naturally speaking today. But it's a it's a great program, and it makes writing a lot easier. So rather than typing on a keyboard, I'm speaking, and it is essentially taking what I write, and it just completely digitizes it by recognizing my voice and then putting it out in in in a digital form for me. I can use it with Microsoft Word and other things like that, Jeff Brown  58:41 yeah. And then do then do you listen back to that and then give edits on on what has been on what is being done? Michael Hingson  58:49 Yeah, I can. I just go back and read the word doc, and but it's but it literally is is transcription of what I say, so I can then go back and say, okay, let's fix this, or everything is fine, and I can go even go back and figure out what's misspelled if there are things that it misrecognized. But it works pretty well. Jeff Brown  59:12 Yeah, tech technology is is is fantastic. It's also got it's it's it's I suppose worrying sides for creative people, where there's a lot, a lot of creatives that potentially AI could could really damage their careers going forward. So it's it's interesting to see which direction it's taken. You know, work with it, but then also be aware of it. Michael Hingson  59:40 Yeah. Well, you still need to take control. Jeff Brown  59:43 Yeah, yeah. Michael Hingson  59:45 So, what's the most unusual or interesting country that you've ever visited since you do so much traveling? Jeff Brown  59:52 I've been to North Korea. So, 2019 I went to North Korea for New. New Year's Eve to celebrate New Year in in Pyongyang Square with another 100,000 North Koreans. There was only 12 Western tourists in Pyongyang at the time, and we were there for 10 days. So yes, I've I've done North Korea, which it took a bit getting into getting into North Korea. It's not as easy as just you can't go on and book a holiday. He can't choose a hotel. It all has to be done through a third-party agent, and it took about six months to get the whole thing to together. But it was-it was very interesting. It was a completely different than every anything I'd ever experienced before, and it's also supposed to be one of the safest countries you can travel to because you you're followed by the North Korean secret police everywhere you go, even inside buildings, when you're in restaurants, when you're in bars. That nothing could ever happen to you, but the North Korean people would never dare to come up and speak to you anyway, you know. But the the thing with North Korea is everything is everything is orchestrated. Everything is set for you alive and there in advance, so you only ever see what they want you to see. You never see the other side of North Korea. I've also been to Chernobyl, where the the last was that was absolutely fascinating, and last year I went to Transnistria, which is one of these countries that doesn't exist. It's not officially recognized by by the UN, and that was like stepping back into the 1980s Speaker 1  1:01:38 That was, Jeff Brown  1:01:39 but everywhere I've been, you know, I think that that's t

From a single San Diego location to 100+ stores nationwide, Jeff Fenster reveals how everbowl™ turned better-for-you food into a thriving, purpose-driven brand. Today we sit down with the founder and CEO of everbowl™! Jeff shares the journey of building a better-for-you superfood brand from a single location to over 100 stores across 32 states. He discusses the lessons learned from early mistakes, the power of pivoting during challenges like COVID-19, and how focusing on relationship capital and authentic connections has fueled growth. Listeners will gain insights on simplifying complex problems, meeting customers where they are, and leveraging creativity and resilience to scale a business successfully. Here are the highlights: ● everbowl™ delivers better-for-you food options. The brand focuses on affordable, filling, and delicious choices that help people make healthier decisions. ● Called to Unevolve guides the business model. The philosophy emphasizes simplifying health and meeting customers where they are to encourage sustainable lifestyle choices. ● Franchising and vertical integration fuel growth. everbowl™ expanded by building its own stores, sourcing proprietary superfoods, and later enabling franchise opportunities nationwide. ● Failure and pivoting are learning tools. Challenges like COVID-19 prompted creative problem-solving, including direct-to-consumer sales and leveraging relationship capital. ●     Relationship capital drives opportunities. Building authentic, value-first connections has led to partnerships, franchise growth, and unexpected business opportunities without transactional expectations.   About the guest: A pioneer in the quick-serve restaurant category, Fenster is the founder of the rapidly expanding, So Cal-based superfood brand, everbowl™ which he established in 2016. everbowl is nationally recognized as a rising-star within the sector, making healthy superfoods accessible and affordable for everyone. With a growing footprint of retail locations in So-Cal and Arizona, Fenster is driving the monumental growth of everbowl, with plans to introduce the brand nationwide through both retail operations and a line of superfood-infused CPG products. As part of successfully scaling the brand, Fenster has spearheaded the implementation of innovative processes to streamline everbowl's revenue-driving efficiencies in areas including operations, procurement, supply chain and construction.   Connect with Jeff: Website: https://www.everbowl.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfenster/   Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/    #CEO #leadership #startup #founder #business #businesspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a single San Diego location to 100+ stores nationwide, Jeff Fenster reveals how everbowl™ turned better-for-you food into a thriving, purpose-driven brand. Today we sit down with the founder and CEO of everbowl™! Jeff shares the journey of building a better-for-you superfood brand from a single location to over 100 stores across 32 states. He discusses the lessons learned from early mistakes, the power of pivoting during challenges like COVID-19, and how focusing on relationship capital and authentic connections has fueled growth. Listeners will gain insights on simplifying complex problems, meeting customers where they are, and leveraging creativity and resilience to scale a business successfully. Here are the highlights: ● everbowl™ delivers better-for-you food options. The brand focuses on affordable, filling, and delicious choices that help people make healthier decisions. ● Called to Unevolve guides the business model. The philosophy emphasizes simplifying health and meeting customers where they are to encourage sustainable lifestyle choices. ● Franchising and vertical integration fuel growth. everbowl™ expanded by building its own stores, sourcing proprietary superfoods, and later enabling franchise opportunities nationwide. ● Failure and pivoting are learning tools. Challenges like COVID-19 prompted creative problem-solving, including direct-to-consumer sales and leveraging relationship capital. ●     Relationship capital drives opportunities. Building authentic, value-first connections has led to partnerships, franchise growth, and unexpected business opportunities without transactional expectations.   About the guest: A pioneer in the quick-serve restaurant category, Fenster is the founder of the rapidly expanding, So Cal-based superfood brand, everbowl™ which he established in 2016. everbowl is nationally recognized as a rising-star within the sector, making healthy superfoods accessible and affordable for everyone. With a growing footprint of retail locations in So-Cal and Arizona, Fenster is driving the monumental growth of everbowl, with plans to introduce the brand nationwide through both retail operations and a line of superfood-infused CPG products. As part of successfully scaling the brand, Fenster has spearheaded the implementation of innovative processes to streamline everbowl's revenue-driving efficiencies in areas including operations, procurement, supply chain and construction.   Connect with Jeff: Website: https://www.everbowl.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfenster/   Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/    #CEO #leadership #startup #founder #business #businesspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years leading recruiting and talent systems at companies like Bridgewater, Electronic Arts, and Dolby, Jeff Hunter came to believe that many of our assumptions about talent, hiring, and performance are fundamentally wrong. The problem is not that people lack potential. The problem is that the systems around them often fail to recognize or develop it. In this revisited episode, Dart and Jeff discuss what gets in the way of human potential and what organizations can do differently.Prior to founding Talentism, Jeff served as Head of Recruiting at Bridgewater Associates and held leadership roles at Electronic Arts and Dolby. His work has focused on designing and scaling systems that help people learn, grow, and perform at their best.In this episode, Dart and Jeff discuss:- What limits human potential- Why talent matters more than capital- The hidden flaws in hiring- Why skills can be misleading- What Bridgewater taught Jeff- The problem with managing people- How systems shape behavior- Why context changes everything - The challenge of hiring for values - What great organizations do differently- And other topics…Jeff Hunter is founder and CEO of Talentism, a company that helps leaders build organizations that unlock human potential. Previously, he served as Head of Recruiting at Bridgewater Associates and held senior talent leadership roles in the technology industry. His work focuses on helping organizations design systems that enable people to learn, grow, and perform at their best.Connect with Jeff:Website: www.talentism.com Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Jeff Fenster, award-winning serial entrepreneur, speaker, investor, bestselling author, and podcast host, joins me on this episode. Jeff's entrepreneurial success is vast, ranging from Everbowl, a healthy, superfood quick-serve restaurant chain, to a payroll and HR company, a digital marketing agency, and a construction company. He lives by the principle of putting people first. Jeff has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Inc., and the New York Times.

What holds when everything breaks is not motivation, talent, or hype? It's rules built under pressure. In this episode, elite ultra-endurance athlete and coach Jeff Browning, aka Bronco Billy, talks with Joe De Sena about how distance exposes weak standards and why rules, not motivation, decide who finishes. They break down hard calendars, pre-set rules, and the cost of quitting under pressure. This is a straight talk on ownership, preparation, and making clear decisions when fatigue hits. Listeners leave with simple rules they can apply immediately to training, work, and life.   Things You Will Learn How setting rules in advance prevents quitting under pressure Why long distance and hard deadlines force discipline faster than motivation How finishing hard things builds repeatable resilience   Tools & Frameworks Covered Hard Calendars: Force daily accountability and consistent action Pre-Set Rules: Remove emotional decision-making under fatigue Finish vs. Quit Framework: build resilience by training completion, not comfort   If this episode moved you, don't just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses.   Jeff Browning, known as Bronco Billy, is one of the most durable and decorated ultrarunners on the planet. With over 200 ultras and 40+ career wins including 32 victories at the 100 - mile distance he's proof that grit, adaptability, and discipline can outlast age and adversity. From farm chores in Missouri to near-death mountain moments, Jeff's story embodies endurance through hardship, mindset mastery, and the pursuit of longevity through "the hard way."   Connect to Jeff : Website: https://www.gobroncobilly.com/about-jeff-browning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobroncobilly 

Success isn't supposed to feel like this. That's what Jeff Glauser kept thinking as he climbed the ladder, checked the boxes, and built the life that looked good from the outside. But inside? He was exhausted. Angry. Feeling like nothing he did was enough to “get him there.”. From latchkey kid to sports journalist to film school to corporate burnout, Jeff's story is about the cost of chasing a definition of success that was never really his. It's also about what happens when you finally give yourself permission to rewrite it. In this open and grounded conversation, you'll hear:

Commercial auto insurance is shifting fast, policy exclusions are catching people off guard, premiums are climbing nationwide as loss ratios stay sky-high, and the financial barriers around captives continue to squeeze mid-sized fleets, and in this episode, Jeff Gordon and I dig into what brokers, carriers, and fleet owners need to know right now.  If you're trying to keep your costs in check, avoid uncovered losses, and build stronger relationships with the right partners, this conversation lays out exactly what today's risk management should look like in trucking, so keep tuning in to learn more!   About Jeffrey Gordon Jeffrey Gordon is the guy trucking companies call when they're fed up with insurance agents who disappear for 11 months and then show up at the last minute with a surprise renewal and a shrug. As the founder of Bayou Insurance, he built his reputation by doing something almost unheard of in the insurance world…telling fleet owners the truth and backing it up with real strategy. With nearly 20 years in trucking and logistics insurance, Jeffrey is known for dismantling the traditional "spray-and-pray" renewal process and replacing it with a transparent, structured game plan that actually puts fleets in control. His agency specializes in trucking operations, large and small, and he's quietly helping top-performing carriers escape the chaos of last-minute renewals.  From last mile to long haul, Jeffrey is working to scale Bayou Insurance into a National player for trucking operations looking for a better way. Jeffrey's mission is simple: He believes trucking is the backbone of our country.  Owners and drivers deserve to be treated with respect, and his mission is to give trucking owners the clarity, strategy, and leverage they need to build insurance programs that support growth instead of sabotaging it.   Connect with Jeff Website: https://www.bayouagency.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreytgordon/  Office Line: (318) 450 - 3737  

Dr. Jeff Spencer, an Olympian, author of multiple books, an award-winning chiropractor, a renowned glass artist, and a human performance coach, joins me on this episode. Jeff's client roster includes Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, the rock group U2, Richard Branson, and many others.

What if the toughest conversation on your calendar is the very thing that unlocks respect, growth, and retention? We sit down with leadership expert and best-selling author Jeff Hancher to demystify feedback and turn a dreaded chore into a repeatable system for building high-trust, high-performance teams.Jeff shares a clear framework for setting expectations and choosing the right feedback style for the moment: directive when safety or standards are on the line, collaborative when you need ownership from a seasoned pro, and supportive when a proven performer hits a dip. We talk through common blockers—fear of fallout, emotional reactions, and not knowing how to start—and replace them with practical language leaders can use today. You'll hear how to earn the right to be candid through steady “deposits,” why annual reviews create blind spots, and how weekly one-on-ones become the engine of engagement.Along the way, Jeff's personal story shows the power of firm feedback delivered with care. A manager who held the line and held space changed his trajectory—and his loyalty—forever. We explore how to move from people pleasing to respect, how to ask questions that reveal self-awareness, and why withholding feedback is unfair to the person and the business. Expect simple phrases, a cadence you can sustain all year, and a playbook for confident, compassionate conversations that actually change behavior.Ready to trade avoidance for impact? Press play, then share this episode with a leader who avoids tough talks. If it resonated, follow the show, leave a quick review, and tell us which feedback style you'll try first. Your team will thank you.

Dr. Jeffrey Hull, a highly sought-after facilitator, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and executive coach to leaders across the globe, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Jeff brings years of translating science into leadership as a consultant, psychologist, and teacher at New York University and Harvard Medical School. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Investor's Business Daily, and other major media outlets.

In this powerful conversation, Jeff shares how a lifelong passion for magic shaped his career, relationships, and even his journey as a CEO of a marketing measurement company. From performing tricks that won hearts to learning lessons about love, grief, and resilience, Jeff proves that the best illusions aren't on stage—they're in how we choose to live.He opens up about childhood tragedy, the role of storytelling in both magic and marketing, and how fun and fascination can be a compass for life. Along the way, Jeff reveals the advice that guided his marriage, the tricks that shaped his career, and the deeper truths that changed how he sees the world.If you've ever wondered how to turn passion into purpose—or how love, magic, and leadership intersect—this is one story you won't want to miss.#MagicianToCEO #LifeLessons #MagicAndBusiness #InspiringStories #CEOJourney #MotivationDaily #LoveAndLife #FollowYourFun #StorytellingPower #MindsetShift #cameronedwardbenton Stay Connected with Jeff Website: www.jeffgreenfield.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgreenfield

What if your greatest professional success wasn't just about the money raised, but about the lives changed and the relationships built along the way? In this episode, Jeff Kruszyna — an award-winning direct response strategist, fundraiser, and copywriter, shares his journey from a New York college student inspired by 9/11 to raising over a quarter of a billion dollars for Republican campaigns, conservative advocacy organizations, veteran support groups, and Christian charities. With more than 20 years of experience, Jeff has been recognized with industry honors including the AAPC “40 Under 40 Award,” Peer Choice All Star Awards, and multiple POLLIE and MAXI Awards. He opens up about the mentors who shaped his career, the family influences that grounded his values, and the early campaign that confirmed his calling to make an impact through fundraising. Today, as co-founder of JMK Victory, Jeff continues to serve causes he believes in while staying rooted in faith, family, and community.   [00:02:18] Meet Jeff Kruszyna How Jeff's last name is pronounced (“Kru-shin-a”). The introduction through Kurt & Kristen Luidhardt that changed everything. Early shoutout to Liberty Spenders podcast. [00:05:27] Jeff's Backstory Growing up in Southampton, New York. The impact of 9/11 during his first semester of college. Switching majors from computer science to political science. Discovering conservative activism and direct response fundraising. [00:07:13] Building a Fundraising Career 20 years in direct response and nonprofit fundraising. Partnering with Joel Bogger to launch JMK Victory. Raising over $250 million for campaigns, causes, and Christian charities. [00:10:07] Relationships that Changed Everything Honoring his grandfather, a Polish WWII veteran and immigrant. Lessons of hard work, resilience, and entrepreneurship. Passing on his grandfather's legacy to his son. [00:13:31] Mentors in the Industry Learning copywriting and creative strategy from Amy Paul. Business-building mentorship from Jamie Hogan. Why staying curious and constantly learning is critical. [00:16:32] Impactful Campaigns Early work supporting two imprisoned border patrol agents. A Father's Day appeal that made a national impact. Receiving a handwritten letter from one of the agents that confirmed his calling. [00:19:12] Reflections and Purpose Knowing he was in the right place, with the right people, for the right reasons. The power of relationships in attracting the right opportunities. [00:20:25] Connect with Jeff Website: jmkvictory.com Social media links (Facebook, LinkedIn, X). [00:20:58] Closing Thoughts Gratitude for relationships built through introductions. Why his mission is not only raising funds but advancing God's Kingdom. Key Quotes “His work ethic and blue-collar values continue to shape my life and career.” — Jeff Kruszyna “Always be curious, always be learning. Never get stuck thinking you already know it all.” — Jeff Kruszyna “With God by our side and organizations such as yours, we will persevere and get through this tough season.” — Border Patrol Agent (inspired Jeff early in his career) Connect with Jeff Kruszyna Facebook LinkedIn Website   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart Radio | Stitcher

On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Jeff Burningham, the author of The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI.  Kristel and Jeff discuss how to stay grounded and wise amid AI and some key points to consider while navigating AI.  Tune in now!  Key Takeaways From This Episode: A look into Jeff's background and a look into his book, The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI  What does it mean to become wise in the age of AI? Looking at AI as a mirror ABOUT JEFF BURNINGHAM Jeff's journey has taken him from boardrooms to political campaigns, and from the highs of entrepreneurial success to the depths of personal transformation. As a former Bishop leading a congregation of over 500 people, he brings the heart of a spiritual leader to every arena he enters—whether in business, politics, or family life as a devoted husband, father of four, and proud grandfather. His book, The Last Book Written by a Human, is a deeply personal exploration of the choices we face in the age of AI, as well as an invitation to embrace wisdom, connection, and real human evolution. Connect with Jeff Website: https://www.jeffburningham.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffburningham/?hl=en  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-burningham-15a01a7b/  The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

In this episode of The Industrial Real Estate Show, Jeff Deehan of Dymaxion Development shares how his passion for city-building (first sparked by playing SimCity as a kid) evolved into a career in real-world development. Based in Lansing, Michigan, Deehan's firm takes a hyper-local, mixed-asset approach, developing multifamily, industrial, and even community-scale projects within a 100-mile radius. Rather than chasing population or job growth trends, he starts with a property or area that's underutilized and reimagines how it can be integrated into the broader economic and social fabric of the region. His firm simultaneously tackles construction, development, and asset management, giving them long-term flexibility and the ability to solve problems in real time.Deehan discusses the difference between multifamily and industrial development, noting that industrial is typically easier to construct and manage but often faces more public resistance when outside traditional industrial zones. Conversely, multifamily projects generally face less pushback but come with different financing and entitlement dynamics. He also stresses the value of relationship-building in his market, spending hours each day speaking with brokers and local businesses to understand their needs and uncover opportunities. When it comes to capital deployment, Dymaxion maintains a 50/50 balance between acquisitions and development, focusing on long-term value creation rather than speculative growth. For those looking to get into development, Deehan offers frank advice: start small, avoid overleveraging, and ensure you're creating value you can live with—because development is rewarding, but definitely not for the faint of heart.Connect with Jeff:Website: https://www.dymaxionde...X: https://x.com/Jeffdeehan--

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:48) Jeff's story and 9/11 healing (4:03) Good stress vs bad stress (7:53) The psychological side of stress and emotional regulation (13:39) Ancient wellness practices and building calm through meditation (18:00) Tools for managing stress (35:51) Movement and exercise through evolution (41:20) Where to learn more about Jeff and his book (46:05) Outro Who is Jeff Krasno?   Jeff is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being. He hosts the Commune podcast, interviewing a wide variety of health experts and luminaries from Andrew Huberman and Marianne Williamson to Matthew McConaughey and Gabor Maté. Jeff pens a personal weekly essay titled “Commusings” that explores spirituality, wellness and culture and is distributed to over one million subscribers every Sunday.   Jeff is the author of Good Stress, a collection of wellness protocols that he developed to reverse his diabetes, lose 60 pounds and reclaim his health at age 50.   Jeff and his better three-quarters, Schuyler Grant, own and operate Commune Topanga, a 10-acre wellness center and production lab where they host regular retreats together featuring yoga, cold plunging, sauna bathing, lectures and story-telling.    Jeff & Schuyler have three beautiful daughters, Phoebe, Lolli and Micah. They currently live in Los Angeles, California. Connect with Jeff: Website: https://www.onecommune.com/   Grab a copy: https://www.onecommune.com/goodstressbook Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

Listen to this heartwarming episode of Life and Listings Podcast as we sit down with Jeff to explore the power of resilience, faith, and embracing new beginnings. Jeff opens up about his journey of overcoming life's toughest challenges, rediscovering his purpose, and finding strength in unexpected places. This conversation is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and the kind of encouragement that reminds us all—setbacks are just stepping stones to something greater. If you need a dose of hope or love a powerful comeback story, this episode is for you. Join the conversation and let's navigate life's twists and turns together!   “You are going to screw up 100%. You're going to fail. You're going to mess up. But it's what you learn in that process to get better at it. Are you going to get back on the field, or are you going to just sit on the sideline when you get tackled?" - Jeff Biebuyck   Gain insights on: Embracing Life's Transitions with Courage – Jeff shares his personal journey of navigating major life changes and how embracing uncertainty can lead to unexpected growth and renewal. The Role of Faith in Overcoming Adversity – He reflects on how his faith became a foundation during challenging times, proving that trust in a greater plan can provide strength and direction. Resilience in the Face of Setbacks – Jeff's story highlights the power of perseverance, showing that setbacks aren't the end of the road but opportunities to rebuild and redefine one's purpose. The Importance of Community and Meaningful Connections – He emphasizes how surrounding yourself with supportive and encouraging people can be a lifeline during difficult transitions. Finding Purpose in Every Season of Life – Jeff reminds us that even the hardest seasons serve a purpose, encouraging listeners to remain hopeful, stay present, and trust that new beginnings are always possible.   About Jeff Biebuyck: Jeff Biebuyck  is a founding member of Frontgate Real Estate. The reputation Jeff has crafted for himself has earned him and his partner Dana local and national recognition as premier luxury Southern California real estate agents. A top producer who cements his status with his supreme integrity, professionalism, and negotiation skills, Jeff generates much of his business from past clients and referrals and ranks among the top 1% of agents in the country.   A Detroit native, Jeff moved to Hollywood to make his mark on the music and film industries before turning his attention to real estate. He earned his agent's license for the opportunity to flip homes, securing some of his rockstar friends as his first clients before deciding to sell full-time. In Calabasas for more than 20 years now, Jeff services a diverse and sophisticated clientele, including corporate and entertainment executives, attorneys, and well-known celebrities. Additionally, Jeff belongs to the Exclusive Referral Group to The World's Best Realtors®, which unites an elite network of nationally recognized agents who represent the highest echelon of the industry.   Connect with Jeff: Website: https://frontgaterealestate.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffbbuck/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffbiebuyck/     Connect with Jennifer Staats: Website: staatssolutions.com Staats Solution Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staatssolutions/ Jennifer Staats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifertherealtor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/staatssolutions/

From Cashflow to Marketing: Crucial Financial Metrics | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 38, Season 5 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/wf-oDMvCAEk Welcome to Season 5 of The MKB Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their finances effectively. Let's get to those burning financial questions! In this episode, Mills welcomes insurance specialist Jeff Rountree back to the show to continue the conversation about crucial financial metrics every business owner should monitor. Mills highlights the importance of cash flow projection and tracking your company's net worth. They also discuss strategic marketing techniques, particularly the importance of consistency and doubling down during slower seasons. Lastly, Mills provides insightful advice on financial planning to support growth and operational strategies. Don't miss out on these invaluable tips for ensuring a healthy financial trajectory for your business! To connect with Jeff: Website: https://www.therountreeagency.com/ Office phone: 904.539.4637 Do you have your own burning financial question for Mills or the MKB team? Email: info@MillsKnowsBills.com Website: https://MillsKnowsBills.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/@millsknowsbills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mills-knows-bills 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:46 Key Financial Metrics for Business Owners 01:54 Indicators of Financial Health 02:54 Effective Marketing Strategies 05:00 Financial Strategies for Growth 07:04 Conclusion and Next Steps #financialpodcast #millsknowsbills #podcast #businessinsurance #entrepreneurfinances #variableincome #financialmetrics #businessfinance

Commercial Insurance: Protecting Your Business Legacy With Engaging Tips from an Insurance Specialist | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 37, Season 5 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/r2iIjRHSod0 Welcome to Season 5 of The MKB Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their finances effectively. Let's get to those burning financial questions! In this season premier episode, Mills welcomes Jeff Rountree, an expert in commercial insurance, to discuss the importance of insurance for business owners. They dive deep into the significant role that insurance plays in protecting businesses, especially those with variable incomes, and how it helps to mitigate risks. Jeff shares his extensive experience and explains various types of insurance coverages, including Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) and the innovative concept of Captive Insurance. The episode also covers practical advice for business owners on when to review insurance policies, how to handle new hires, and the considerable advantages of being proactive about insurance. With an engaging discussion and useful tips, this podcast is a must-listen for any business owner looking to safeguard their financial future. To connect with Jeff: Website: https://www.therountreeagency.com/ Office phone: 904.539.4637 Do you have your own burning financial question for Mills or the MKB team? Email: info@MillsKnowsBills.com Website: https://MillsKnowsBills.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/@millsknowsbills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mills-knows-bills Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest from The Mills Knows Bills Podcast and MKB: https://youtube.com/@MillsKnowsBills 00:00 Introduction to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast 01:04 Season Kickoff and New Format 01:34 Guest Introduction: Jeff Rountree 01:53 Jeff's Journey into Insurance 04:47 Understanding Business Insurance 06:42 Common Insurance Mistakes 10:39 Advice for Business Owners 28:52 Captive Insurance Explained 34:51 Contact Information and Conclusion #financialpodcast #millsknowsbills #podcast #entrepreneurfinances #variableincome #insurance #commercialinsurance #businessinsurance

If you want to level up, text me at 725-527-7783! ---In this episode of The Wealthy Way podcast, I'm joined by Jeff Dudan, a franchise powerhouse with 25 years of experience in founding, growing, and selling a national franchise brand. Jeff has seen it all when it comes to scaling businesses and building successful partnerships, and today, he shares the key lessons he's learned along the way.Throughout this conversation, we explore the world of franchising discussing the traits that make a successful franchisee, the benefits of franchising versus starting your own business, and how to strategically position yourself for success. Jeff dives deep into the importance of effective agreements, the power of partnerships, and why collaboration is crucial for growth in today's rapidly changing business environment.We also get into the impact of AI on the workforce and how technology is transforming industries, including home services. Jeff shares insights into the future of business, and how leveraging AI can help replicate success and drive innovation. Whether you're looking to start your own business or dive into franchising, Jeff's advice will give you the tools you need to make smarter decisions and scale faster.This episode is packed with actionable strategies for entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses while maintaining a balanced life that includes family, faith, and health. Jeff's journey and wisdom will inspire you to think bigger and take your business to the next level.Connect with Jeff:Website: https://hubs.li/Q030VCRh0IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeffdudanYoutube:  @thehomefrontpod  ---If you want to level up, text me at 725-527-7783! Get access to our real estate community, coaching, courses, and events at Wealthy University https://www.wealthyuniversity.com/Join our FREE community, weekly calls, and bible studies for Christian entrepreneurs and business people. https://www.wealthykingdom.com/--- ---About Ryan Pineda: Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue. Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media a...

Jeff Hoffman, global entrepreneur, humanitarian, philanthropist, bestselling author, youth mentor, advisor, world-renowned speaker, Hollywood film producer, Grammy Award winner, Emmy Award winner, chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, and founder and president of World Youth Horizons joins me on this episode. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, Time, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Fox, and other media outlets. We talk about finding a way, mentoring youth, giving back, advice from the Dalai Lama, making a positive global impact, and more. Get connected with Jeff: Website: https://www.jeffhoffman.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakerjeffhoffman/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakerJeff  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhoff/  Learn about World Youth Horizons: https://www.worldyouthhorizons.com/  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

In this episode, Jeff Bannan, a seasoned coach with over 25 years of experience, to explore how real estate agents and business owners can turn their creativity into actionable strategies for growth. Jeff shares his approach to helping high-performing creatives stay focused, implement ideas, and avoid the overwhelm of too many initiatives. Together, they discuss the importance of setting clear priorities, realistic expectations, and maintaining momentum in business development.   "Success doesn't come from doing everything—it comes from doing the right things consistently and with focus." – Jeff Bannan   Hear more about: 1. How Jeff helps creatives in the real estate space move from ideas to action and stay consistent.   2. The key to setting realistic expectations and avoiding frustration when pursuing new goals.   3. Practical strategies for getting the most value from conferences and workshops.   4. The importance of aligning your strengths with clients needs to grow your business.   5. Why stacking small, focused actions over time leads to lasting success.   About Jeff Bannan: Jeff Bannan brings over 25 years of diversified coaching experience, ranging from elite athletes to CrossFit enthusiasts, and most recently, business owners and entrepreneurs focused on scaling and achieving pivotal breakthroughs. With an impressive track record of over 10,000 hours of coaching, Jeff continually hones his expertise not just in coaching techniques, but also in understanding the psychology behind human behavior and decision-making. This dual focus has empowered him to develop an innovative approach to instilling a winning mindset, driving actionable steps, and ultimately ensuring success at the highest levels for those he mentors. Today, Jeff's life mission is to impart transformative principles that promise not only success in athletics and business, but also personal enrichment. Jeff Believes that Life is a “Practice” we are not stuck where we currently are, we have the opportunity to grow and change for the better if we learn, apply what we learn and make the conscious decision to grow! On a personal note, he is proudly supported by his loving wife and two thriving teenage sons who cherish the quality moments they share with him. Connect with Jeff: Website: http://jeffbannan.com/ Instagram: @jeffbannan     Connect with Jennifer Staats: Website: staatssolutions.com Staats Solution Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staatssolutions/ Jennifer Staats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifertherealtor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/staatssolutions/

Successful change management in oil and gas is dependent on having the right mindset about the change. Many years ago, I was involved in implementing a new computer system for a remote field office. The managers assured us that all they needed to do to guarantee a successful implementation was to order the employees by memo to use the system. Change management? Tick. We dutifully couriered to the field office a laptop with the system installed, which was returned to us a couple of days later, crushed flat and with freshly laid-down tire marks visible on the cover. So much for management's efforts to win over hearts and minds. Change management rarely considers the mindset of those driving change and those expected to embrace change, which inevitably brings conflict to the adoption process. How people show up matters. In this podcast I interview Jeff Perry, a leadership and career expert who helps individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their potential in all facets of life. Given his background in engineering, business, and leadership, he specializes in working with engineering and technical professionals, but the principles he shares are universal. He is the author of the bestselling book, "The Intentional Engineer: A Guide to a Purpose-Driven Life and Career for Engineers and Technical Professionals." Connect with Jeff:

Key Takeaways:On this episode, I chat with Jeff Patterson, a meditation and martial arts expert with 30 years of experience, about how meditation can transform your life. Jeff shares the profound impact of the five regulations on mental health and overall well-being, offering practical advice for solo moms to reduce stress and find balance.00:45 Meditation offers immense benefits for everyone, and Jeff quotes the Dalai Lama: “Everyone should meditate for 20 minutes a day, unless you're too busy; then you should meditate for an hour.”02:00 Jeff introduces the concept of the "five regulations" in meditation—body, breath, mind, energy, and spirit—which serve as the fundamental tools for any meditation practice.03:00 Regulating the body and breath is essential for managing stress and anxiety and can enhance physical and mental performance.45:00 Jeff emphasizes the importance of a consistent meditation practice and having a clear "why," as well as finding a good guide or teacher to help you benefit from meditation practice.Connect with Jeff: Website and get a copy of his free book, "The Yielding Warrior". YouTube | InstagramCheck out our website for more tools and resources. Don't parent alone. Join Solo Moms Connect MeetUp and learn to amplify your voice. or book a call with me here.https://solomomstalk.mysites.io/podcast-2-copy/discover-the-power-of-meditation-w-jeff-patterson This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Mentioned in this episode:SoloMoms! Talk Connect MeetUpSoloMoms! Talk Connect is a private meetup group that connects solo moms globally. This group provides a welcoming and supportive environment for single mothers to connect and share their experiences. SoloMoms! Talk Connect is the ideal place to find encouragement and camaraderie, whether it's discussing the joys and challenges of parenting on your own or simply enjoying the company of others in a similar situation. Join now to become a part of a strong, inspiring community of solo moms!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MACHINE and get on your way to being your best self. How can you adopt a champion's mindset and unleash your full potential? Champions understand that success doesn't come overnight and they are willing to put in the time, effort, and dedication required to achieve their goals. That is why having a champion's mindset entails having the mental and emotional strength to accomplish your goals and overcome obstacles.  Joining us on The Greatness Machine for the second time around, Dr. Jeff Spencer talks about helping athletes, performers, and business leaders achieve their full potential by cultivating a champion's mindset. As a former Olympian, acclaimed chiropractor, and performance coach, Jeff understands that success is not just about physical ability, but also about mental strength, emotional resilience, and a positive attitude. In this episode, Darius and Jeff discuss the importance of finding and living your calling, the crucial role of having a champion's mindset in reaching success, what it takes to win, and how fear prevents you from fulfilling your potential. Check out Dr. Jeff Spencer's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-jeff-spencer-pursuit-excellence-towards-winning/id1555334180?i=1000524616706  Topics include: How Jeff found his calling of becoming an Olympian at a young age What it takes to win the Olympics Reasons why most people ignore their calling The impacts of a fear-driven life Winning as a learned behavior Learning to cultivate and prioritize a champion's mindset to achieve goals The five core competencies and why they need to be developed simultaneously The importance of methodology and rhythm in achieving success How to live an enriched life and have a sense of purpose And other topics…. Connect with Jeff: Website: https://www.drjeffspencer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffspencer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jeffspencer/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Sponsors: Timeline - Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/GREATNESS. Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Go to Quince.com/greatness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about middle management. Many of us don't like to think of ourselves this way but if you're responsible for managing up and down, you're likely a middle manager. My guest this week is Jeff Sigel, author of the book The Middle Matters, a Toolkit for Middle Managers. Jeff argues that middle managers are actually doing three roles at once – doing, leading and influencing. But they're not often given proper guidance on how to effectively perform and balance these roles. Here we talk about the challenges facing middle managers and what you can do to become a more confident, effective leader.About My GuestJeff Sigel is a Strategy, Business Intelligence and Marketing leader with over 20 years of experience across the Food Manufacturing, Grocery Retail, and Restaurant industries. His focus is on helping companies go beyond PowerPoint strategies, ensuring that there is alignment between strategic planning, brand building, analytics, and leadership behaviors at every level. Jeff is particularly passionate about helping middle leaders learn the skills they need to deliver results, build engaged teams, and realize bold visions for the future.~Connect with Jeff:Website: www.proprioceptive.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TwinningStrategy~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

What happens when you integrate your values into your business and community relationships?   In this episode of the Million Dollar Relationships Podcast, Kevin Thompson sits down with Jeff Rogers, founder of OneAccord and Kiros, to explore the profound impact of integrating personal values into business and community. Throughout the conversation, Jeff emphasizes the importance of relationships, mentorship, and being faithfully present. He reveals how these elements have shaped his career and personal life, offering listeners invaluable insights into building meaningful connections and successful ventures.     [00:01 - 09:26] The Power of Relationships Integrate personal and professional values for a balanced life Relationships are foundational to success Mentorship can provide pivotal career guidance   [09:27 - 18:01] OneAccord's Mission and Impact OneAccord helps businesses prepare for major transitions Building long-term relationships with clients is crucial The value of maintaining integrity in business practices   [18:02 - 27:23] Founding of Kiros Faith and business can coexist and thrive together Kiros provides a platform for like-minded individuals to connect Community support is essential for business leaders   [27:24 - 37:09] The 70-20-10 Rule Prioritize decisions with your spouse or partner Include family in major decisions Seek advice from a broader community   [37:10 - 47:59] Lessons from Mentors Mentorship can redefine business goals and strategies Integrating faith into business creates a holistic approach Continuous learning and adaptation are vital for growth       Key Quotes:   "If we make decisions together, we'll never make a wrong step." - Jeff Rogers   "If we listen with intention, we're going to hear ways we could add value to that person." - Jeff Rogers       Connect with Jeff:   Website: https://www.oneaccord.co  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffoneaccord  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.rogers2        Honoring: His Wife Amy, Dennis Peacocke, Greg Brenneman     Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!    Find me on the following streaming platforms:   Apple Spotify Google Podcasts IHeart Radio Stitcher

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.Book a demo now: https://www.deel.com/inbound-general?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=nickday&utm_campaign=ww_aware_branding_nickday_podcast_hrld-nickday-mar24_all_all&utm_content=aware_all_podcast_hrld-nickday-audio_enWelcome to "The HR L&D Podcast," where we dive deep into transformative ideas in the human resources and learning & development space. I'm your host, Nick Day, and today we're exploring a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of workplace culture – the concept of play. In a new study by Brigham Young University, teams that played a collaborative (video) game together for just 45 minutes were able to increase their productivity on a task by 20%.Increase productivity 20%—who doesn't want that?Well to help us understand how we can achieve these gains today is Jeff Harry who has a rich background in L&D and he also combines insights from psychology with practical strategies to help companies cultivate more engaging and creative workplaces.Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers and has been featured in the NY Times, Mashable, Upworthy, Huffpost, Shondaland, Wired, NPR, & Forbes. Jeff has also worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. In the episode we cover:The Role of Play in the Workplace: How play enhances innovation, resilience, and happiness.Creating Psychological Safety: Ensuring employees feel seen, heard, and valued.Practical Integration of Play: Incorporating play into HR and L&D strategies.Cultural Shift Towards Play: Developing a workplace culture that fosters creativity.Steps for HR Leaders: Practical actions to encourage a playful and innovative environment.Addressing Toxicity: Identifying and resolving toxic leadership issues.Adaptability and Future Trends: Embracing change and experimenting with new ideas.Advice for Leaders and New Professionals: Encouraging self-discovery and adaptability.Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaConnect with Jeff:Website - https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/consultingLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplaysSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Connect with Nick Day:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Of course, if you

Let me know your thoughts on the show and what topic you would like me to discuss next.Imagine watching your father collapse during a workout, only to be revived moments later. That's just the beginning of Jeff Luther's harrowing tale, which he shares with us in this gripping episode. Jeff, a devoted father and ultra runner, was hit with the shocking diagnosis of ARVC, a rare genetic heart condition, after suffering sudden cardiac death during a CrossFit session with his son. Join us as Jeff candidly recounts his journey from the heights of athletic achievement to the depths of fear and vulnerability, and how he found the strength to rebuild his life from the ground up.We sit down with Jeff to unpack the emotional earthquake that followed his near-death experience. Stripped of his primary stress outlets and athletic identity, Jeff talks about the gruelling process of adapting to a new reality filled with yoga and golf instead of ultra marathons. His story is not just about physical recovery, but an exploration into the painful terrain of ego, identity, and the silent battles many men face but seldom discuss. With an open heart, Jeff reveals the complexities of family dynamics and the importance of communication in navigating the psychological impacts of his diagnosis on both himself and his loved ones.In the final segment, Jeff shares invaluable lessons on confronting fear and embracing change, emphasizing the empowering role of mentorship. His "30-second rule" is a simple yet profound strategy that helped him and can help you overcome inertia and take the first steps towards daunting tasks. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of storytelling. Listen and be inspired by Jeff's journey, and discover practical advice for your own path to resilience and purpose.Key moments in this episode:02:27 Jeff's Story: The Day Everything Changed 07:05 The Diagnosis and Its Impact10:54 Struggling with Identity and Ego17:58 Ego and Joy in Running18:30 Impact on Family: A Father's Perspective18:58 Son's Struggles and Coping Mechanisms22:09 Family Dynamics Post-Incident25:16 Personal Recovery Journey30:10 Facing Fear and Mortality33:46 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationHow to reach Jeff:Website: https://www.home-probe.com/our-team/jeff-luther Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgiahomeinspectionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdluther2.0/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-luther-50a87a1/Support the Show.Thanks for listening to the Revolutionary Man Podcast. If you want more information about our programs use the links below to check us out. It could be the step that changes your life.

Shellee and Jeff discuss: - Athletes who have developed their mental game are better performers - Confidence is a skill that helps you grow as a person - Your mindset determines how you handle life and school About Jeff: Jeff Heggie is an Entrepreneur, Author and Success Coach with a passion for helping others achieve their biggest dreams. Jeff helps athletes to reach their full potential by mastering the mental game and constantly competing with a high level of confidence. He also teaches people to become optimal performing entrepreneurs and reach their 10X goals. He starts with a focus on mindset. Getting to the next level always begins with the right mindset. Jeff enjoys using his extensive experience in the banking industry, over twenty years as an entrepreneur, plus his training and experience as a coach to help his clients break through the mental and physical barriers that hold them back. Jeff and his wife, Tamara, both grew up in Southern Alberta but now make Arizona home. Family and sports have always been important to him. He loves spending time coaching or watching his kids. He's a former professional rodeo cowboy and has over twenty years' experience coaching basketball. Connect with Jeff: Website: www.JeffHeggie.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylertarver13/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeffHeggieCoaching and https://www.facebook.com/jeff.heggie Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com

What should be the next step? In uncertain times, it can be tempting to stand still and wait for things to clear up before making a decision on what your best step forward should be. However, it's important to remember that uncertainty is a natural part of life, and it can also present opportunities for growth and self-discovery. To help you through these times, it is important to practice mindfulness, create a supportive network, remain flexible, focus on progress, seek out new experiences, and maintain a positive outlook. Jeff Henderson, an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor, and business leader, joins us on the Greatness Machine to talk about his newest book, What to Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life is Uncertain. In this episode, Darius and Jeff talk about the power of language in leadership, the importance of networking for your career, and pursuing more meaning and purpose in life and work.  Topics include: What drove Jeff to write his new book What to Do Next The story behind building FOR Gwinnett The power of language to improve leadership Effective steps before taking a big leap Why networking is essential for your career Why it is important to leave your employers on good terms And other topics… Resources mentioned: Traction by Gino Wickman: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 Connect with Jeff: Website: https://jeffhenderson.com/ Book: https://www.whattodonextbook.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefferyehenderson/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefferyhenderson/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes, nature education can be 'up close and personal', like a walk in the woods, or picking raspberries.  Sometimes, it's more about paradigm shifts, technology strategies and learning to avoid being manipulated by intellectually dishonest players in our current systems.    In this conversation with author and educator Jeff Share, we talk about some of the fundamental problems around climate change and effective messaging, shifting narratives, and educational leadership that begins in middle and high school with positive success.   Jeff's research and practice focuses on transformative education, preparing K-12 educators to teach critical media literacy for social and environmental justice. The second edition of his book, "Media Literacy is Elementary: Teaching Youth to Critically Read and Create Media" was published in 2015.  Two years later, he co-authored with Richard Beach and Allen Webb, "Teaching Climate Change to Adolescents: Reading, Writing, and Making a Difference." Collaborating with Douglas Kellner (2019) they published, "The Critical Media Literacy Guide: Engaging Media and Transforming Education."  Jeff is a Fulbright Specialist and English Language Specialist for the US State Department who has taught critical media literacy and Environmental Justice in India, Argentina, Mexico, China, and Germany. As the climate crisis continues to unfold in various ways around our world, it is apparent that our children will need MANY skills and tools to assist them in their solutions and work, and I believe there is a tremendous value for all nature educators to network with professionals like Jeff, so we can broaden our scope and be inclusive to the wealth of knowledge that is available. Connect with Jeff: Website:     https://jshare.wixsite.com/jeffshare Twitter/X:   https://twitter.com/critml?lang=en LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-share-71155a9/ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/people/Jeff-Share/2541535/?paipv=0&eav=AfZblN6YfbbzSwUMoaI2l1fTUKwwcb74tBvvvDTh0nRdFfjsadkgaO_7tRXyFSU_dY4&_rdr Book:  For the Love of Nature:  Eco-writing the world     https://www.amazon.com/Love-Nature-Ecowriting-World-Counterpoints/dp/1433199793/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DL7O623UE7RZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fj0BC9NSY2zQkkvaGMWineGENPai9iHpclw5WnxJM1zjkcS-oTCW2Cp4CB8zot3iAeG2zB6Na3XlNwlkMafOoNJ1jh5zMCAsce47nA6im2-Pq_scKBSkVuM7UF8oWRCqq_IoQjBloMlZvJycs2AYalJJfLftAmkr7sPeJRGaGIBV8cEmJ1NbR6uKQIUQqDXNcrP_KVQh5PLksEOMf2E290H5DvpM9drZYdmlwYxaK9M.MM7jiBvXQTY2n12hsBGzuIwZXFzEy75OkDsnd3Yk9Lo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Jeff+Share&qid=1715233235&sprefix=jeff+share%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 Book:  The Critical Media Literacy Guide     https://www.amazon.com/Critical-Literacy-Guides-Scholarship-Education/dp/900440452X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=DL7O623UE7RZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fj0BC9NSY2zQkkvaGMWineGENPai9iHpclw5WnxJM1zjkcS-oTCW2Cp4CB8zot3iAeG2zB6Na3XlNwlkMafOoNJ1jh5zMCAsce47nA6im2-Pq_scKBSkVuM7UF8oWRCqq_IoQjBloMlZvJycs2AYalJJfLftAmkr7sPeJRGaGIBV8cEmJ1NbR6uKQIUQqDXNcrP_KVQh5PLksEOMf2E290H5DvpM9drZYdmlwYxaK9M.MM7jiBvXQTY2n12hsBGzuIwZXFzEy75OkDsnd3Yk9Lo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Jeff+Share&qid=1715233318&sprefix=jeff+share%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-2 Join the Forest Educator Patreon! https://patreon.com/ForestEducatorPodcast Connect with Ricardo: https://www.foresteducator.com/ https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/ https://www.hawkcircle.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_forest_educator_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

Rick and Jeff Kuperman talk about their roles as choreographers for the Broadway production of "The Outsiders," diving deep into various aspects of the show's creation, from choreography and staging to its technical elements like sound and lighting. The two share how their collaboration with Danya Taymor began, their non-traditional theatre practices, and the story behind “The Outsiders” choreography, particularly the rumble scene. Apart from theatre and directing, Rick and Jeff share their other interests, such as Jeff's appreciation for Russian literature and Rick's fascination with philosophical introspection. With their success, the two reflect on the role of luck and how things aligned for them, the pride they take in their work, and the collaborative aspect of their job, highlighting the importance of teamwork, creativity, and dedication to storytelling. Rick and Jeff Kuperman is a directing and choreographing team with many projects that you've seen on stage and screen. Their recent highlights include co-directing and choreographing the immersive show from the producers of “Sleep No More”, choreographing a new musical adaptation of “The Outsiders”, which just opened, and choreographing “Alice by Heart” which won the Lucille Lortel Award, the Chita Rivera Award, and the Callaway Award for Outstanding Choreography. They've also worked on “Cyrano” with Peter Dinklage, Phish at Madison Square Garden, and choreographed the feature film, “Dicks: The Musical”, which you can find streaming online. Other camera work includes “Living With Yourself” with Paul Rudd, and “Silent Retreat”. Connect with Rick and Jeff: Website: kupermanbrothers.com Instagram: @kupermanbrothers Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com My personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Lerner, founder of ENTRE Institute, keynote speaker, author of Unlock Your Potential, podcast host, and musician joins me on this episode. Jeff is a 3-time INC 5000 CEO with over $100M in sales. He's been featured in a variety of publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., and The Wall Street Journal.  Topics we cover include Jeff's backstory, identity, being different and better, a discussion of key ideas from Unlock Your Potential, and more. Get connected with Jeff: Website: https://jefflernerofficial.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jefflernerofficial  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefflernerofficial/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflernerofficial/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejefflerner  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffLernerofficial  Purchase a copy of Unlock Your Potential: https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Potential-Ultimate-Creating/dp/163774174X Listen to the Unlock Your Potential with Jeff Lerner Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlock-your-potential-with-jeff-lerner/id1507408404  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Jeff Fenster, award-winning serial entrepreneur, speaker, investor, bestselling author, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include strategies to change our mindset, moving through fear, reframing failure, removing negativity from our lives, the success formula, core values vs aspirations, mentorship, and more. Jeff's entrepreneurial success is vast - ranging from Everbowl, a healthy, superfood quick-serve restaurant chain, a payroll and HR company, a digital marketing agency, and a construction company. He lives by the principle of putting people first. Jeff has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Inc., and the New York Times. Get Connected with Jeff: Website: https://jefffenster.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.fenster.5/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FensterJeff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fensterjeff/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfenster/ Purchase a copy of Relationship Bank Account: https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Bank-Account-Friends-Lifelong/dp/B0BLR3KVBR  Listen to The Jeff Fenster Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-fenster-show/id1699024627 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Being diagnosed with something like ADHD can feel like you're carrying a huge sign that says “I can't focus”. And in a world that's not built to accommodate neurodiversity, achieving your dreams can feel impossible. So how do you work with your neurodivergence to create a life full of success?  In this episode of Habits & Hustle, I'm joined by Jeff Karp, PhD as we discuss the challenges of not being diagnosed with ADHD until 7th grade while being determined to not be held back at school. He also shares his story of becoming an esteemed academic in an academic world that didn't suit him and what that taught him about the power of determination and perseverance. We also discuss methods to managing distractions in a world built to distract us, the profound personal evolution that hit through COVID, and how to break the negative patterns that no longer serve us.   Jeff Karp is a Harvard Medical School professor with a PhD in biomedical engineering at Toronto and did a postdoc in biomaterials at MIT. Diagnosed with ADHD and learning differences in 7th grade, he defied expectations through unwavering perseverance and determination. His lab, The Karp Lab, works on innovative projects like creating an adhesive to repair hearts. What we discuss… (00:00) Navigating natural curiosity and focus in the world of academia  (19:35) How to improve attention and reduce distractions  (30:04) The power of transcendental meditation and listening in  (35:22) Personal growth and reevaluating priorities during COVID  (41:46) Unlocking your energy with holistic wellness (50:51) How to deepen connection through conscious awareness  (01:04:20) Improving relationships through self-reflection and understanding your patterns (01:11:26) Starting and running a research lab, and navigating funding  (01:27:43) Morning rituals for health and productivity  …and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Therasage: go to therasage.com and use code B-BOLD for 15% off Pendulum: head over to pendulumlife.com and use my special code HUSTLE15 for 15% off your order. Find more from Jen:  Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from Jeff: Website: jeffkarp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkarpboston/ Order the Book: https://a.co/d/2AVXLz1

Welcome to the Gladden Longevity podcast, and in this episode, Dr. Gladden speaks with Jeff Lioon. Jeff, born into the health industry with family ties to Douglas Laboratories, initially pursued a corporate career. After finding himself unfulfilled, he embarked on a transformative journey, including working with Ayahuasca in the Amazon. Dissatisfied with the corporate world's impact on his well-being, he left his job, explored carnivore diets, and mastered animal processing in Hawaii. Realizing his true calling in health, he returned to Austin to join his father in promoting Oligoscan technology for understanding mineral deficiency root causes. Jeff's journey reflects a shift from corporate life to holistic health pursuit. In this episode, Jeff, born into the health industry, shared his journey from corporate burnout to holistic wellness. Inspired by Ayahuasca's experiences, he left his NYC job and spent a transformative year exploring, then immersed in carnivore living. Realizing his true purpose, he joined his father in promoting Oligoscan technology. His story highlights a quest for holistic health, emphasizing the impact of lifestyle choices, nutrition, and spiritual well-being. The episodes promote sweating for detox, avoiding processed foods, and recognizing the spiritual dimension in overall health. Tune in as they discuss detoxification pathways, the benefits of sauna usage, the importance of a nutrient-rich diet, and so much more. So grab your headphones and get ready to embark on an enriching and insightful journey with the Gladden Longevity podcast.     Dr. Gladden says the conversation with Jeff was a fascinating one.  (00:55) In quantum thinking, all things are possible. (3:26) Dr. Gladden asked Jeff to share how he got into the health space. (5:22) Jeff shares that he wanted to see how the world works. (7:18) Dr. Gladden reveals how he went to Case Western, among other options. (9:45) Steve asks Jeff what biomagnetism is all about. (11:44) Dr Gladden asked Jeff to talk about oligoscan. (14:30) When people go on crash diets, they get toxic and feel pretty terrible because they are releasing toxins into the bloodstream. (16:57) Jeff recollects the first time he scanned himself using a technology his dad brought home. (19:10) Dr. Gladden mentions using oligoscan at a Radfest meeting earlier. (22:17) Jeff gives an example of a patient with high antimony due to drinking from plastic regularly. (24:30) Jeff believes the sauna is great and one of the excellent healing modalities. (27:51) Dr. Gladden asks Jeff about the number of elements they are currently testing. (30:40) Jeff notes that right now, most people have a magnesium deficiency. (34:10) Antiperspirant blocks the lymphatic system. (37:25) The body loves variety and nutrient density. (42:34) Jeff answers the question about what we will do differently in two to five from now. (45:56) Some toxins can get stuck into the structure of the body. (45:31) Dr. Gladden shares about Heliocare. (51:30)   To know more about Jeff: Website: www.TheOligoscan.com Instagram: @JeffLioon / @TheIntracellularPodcast Website: aynimana.com     Affiliate Link/Code:  https://www.zeolitelabs.com/?ref=oligoscan     Coupon Code: OLIGOSCAN10   Use the code ‘podcast10' to get 10% off your supplements at the Gladden Longevity Store.

In this episode, we're joined by Jeff Witzeman, a filmmaker and musician who transformed personal hardships into a journey of creativity and advocacy. Jeff's life story is a testament to the power of questioning norms and seeking truth as he recounts his time as an exchange student in Germany and the cultural revelations that followed. We wade through the waters of his challenging teenage years, his strong work ethic balancing a business with artistic pursuits, and the profound experience of his wife's battle with cancer that steered him toward documentary filmmaking. Jeff and I touch on personal and often controversial topics, such as vaccine decisions within families and the resultant conflicts. The chapter further explores the complexities of dealing with traditional medical advice when faced with illness and the exploration of alternative treatments. Jeff's insights into the challenges of maintaining parental rights in the face of healthcare systems and government intervention spark a critical conversation on civil liberties. As we converse, we highlight the compelling tales from his film "Flipping the Script: When Parents Fight Back," where the theme of parental authority in medical decisions takes center stage against the backdrop of legal and bureaucratic challenges. Wrapping up our conversation, we look ahead to the potential future post the 2024 election, delving into political fears, the implications of global treaties, and the shifts towards national sovereignty and asset-backed currencies. We also explore the powerful impact of healing from childhood trauma and the significance of reconciling with our past to shape our future selves. Jeff's unique perspective on the role of Donald Trump, the influence of energy healing, and the transformative power of overcoming personal adversity offers listeners a provocative glimpse into the potential for societal and individual growth. Tune in to join us on this enlightening exploration of personal truths in a world brimming with change. Connect with Jeff : Website : https://jwfilms.org/ https://substack.com/@jeffwitzeman?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page X : https://twitter.com/jeffwitzeman?s=21 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jeffwitzeman?igsh=YTNpeGNlN2Z4cXB5 Facebook : https://web.facebook.com/jeff.witzeman?mibextid=LQQJ4d&_rdc=1&_rdr . . . . . . . . #soulawakening #consiousness #innerwisdom #quantumfield #higherdimensions #lightbody #raiseyourfrequency #conciousness #thirdeyeawakening #metaphysics #quantumhealing #ascendedmasters #consciousawakening #awakenyoursoul #thirdeyethirst #manifestingdreams #powerofpositivtiy #spiritualawakenings #higherconscious #spiritualthoughts #lightworkersunited #highestself #positiveaffirmation #loaquotes #spiritualinspiration #highvibrations #spiritualhealers #intuitivehealer #powerofthought #spiritualityreigns --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehiddengateway/support

When was the last time you sat down and evaluated the bookends of your day? How many of the last ten calls for your attention did you answer with your full attention? Have you been caring for yourself- your mind, body, spirit? How full is your cup? Every day, as dads, we have to choose to take action to lead and guide our families in the journey that is life. We have to be able to ask for help, talk to others, stay present, stay engaged, and answer the bids for our kids' attention, all while ensuring our cups are full.  Today, Jeff and I answer all of the first few questions; we dive into how important filling your cup, staking your wins, and starting small and then celebrating all wins is crucial to you, making a little thing called PROGRESS!  You can find more of Jeff: Website – https://www.thewarriordad.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeff_wickersham/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wickersham-86005a1/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jeff_wickersham Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FP9P4J5 The Warrior Dad Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-warrior-dad/id1440206125 From Your Hosts- Jey and Aaron: Jey is a published Children's book Author! Yes, our very own! Check out his book- A Baseball Game with Dad, LIVE on Amazon right now! https://a.co/d/6ZXYGGr We partnered with Fore Fathers Clothing; click the link, read the story, and you will only leave the website with a new polo for yourself or a dad you love. https://snwbl.io/fore-fathers/Youngdad JOIN US over on the Young Dad Podcast- Facebook Page. We would love it if you followed and supported us as we grow and expand the Podcast.  Spotify Listeners: Ask us ANYTHING, and we will answer it on our next show. Also, leave five stars if you would be so kind.  YouTube Audience: Hit that subscribe button, like the video, comment, and share.  Apple Podcasters:  Leave a 5-star rating and a review for us to read on our next show. Other Platform: Rate, review, comment, and share the Podcast with a friend.  Follow us @youngdadpod on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter  You can find us on our website at ballboymedia.com Remember to hit our linktree for all our deals: https://linktr.ee/BallBoyBlog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngdadpod0/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngdadpod0/support

Jeff Hoffman, founding member of multiple successful startups, including Priceline.com and uBid.com, bestselling author, motivational speaker, humanitarian, philanthropist, youth mentor, Hollywood film producer, Grammy Award winner, chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, and managing partner of Jeff Hoffman Advisory Services joins me on this episode. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, Time, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Fox, and other media outlets. We talk about one of the most valuable business lessons Jeff has learned, the real job of a leader, building a business where people want to stay, building trust, letting go and believing in others, recognizing our weaknesses, being blinded by our brilliance, making others' lives better, meeting the Dalai Lama, the most important work of Jeff's life, and more. Get connected with Jeff: Website: https://www.jeffhoffman.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakerjeffhoffman/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakerjeffhoffman  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakerJeff  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhoff/  World Youth Horizons: https://www.worldyouthhorizons.com/  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!  

We've all heard we should channel our inner child. My guest today has made a career of helping people do just that. Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled while rediscovering how to play! He's worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook to help them embrace play. Let's face it, most of us grow up and try to be something for someone. As Jeff puts it, we pretend to be important and take ourselves way too seriously. This episode is all about how to put aside our boring adult self so we can unleash our inner child. Highlights from the show: Two defining stories from Jeff's childhood that helped to lay the foundation for the work he's doing Definition of what it means to play and the science and psychology behind why it's important. Why adults forget to play The importance of recognizing your own BS Concepts from his workshops and breakdown play experiments and suggestions to bring more play into our life A life-changing question we should be asking ourselves every day! Jeff believes that when we play that the real magic of life happens.  It's when we become more creative, find our purpose, and literally change the world. Links and Resources: 01:07 "We should channel our inner child" 16:30 "When you're in flow the difficulty of the challenge meets your skillset" 31:33 Permission to Play- By Jeff Harry 31:49 "Recognize your own Bullshit" 32:11 Project Woo Woo Podcast 36:09 Gwen Gordon 43:45 RediscoverYourPlay 47:23 Your Future Is Where Your Fun Is Workshop 55:21 "Don't ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive because what the world needs is for more people to come alive" You can find Jeff: Website: rediscoveryourplay.com  Social Media: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffharryplays/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffHarryPlays Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=23010497) This is an encore episode and was originally published on October 05, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes things don't go as planned...Sound familiar? Jeff talks about stressful situations (especially those where we are "supposed" to remain calm) and how his communication helps decrease his clients' stress. Jeff's Bio: Jeff is the co-founder of Gazelle Partner Solutions, a boutique firm that helps businesses in two areas...credit card processing and recruiting. Connect with Jeff: Website: www.Jmjbmerchantsolutions.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/gazelle-partner-solutions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica4064/support

Leaving an established corporate gig to branch out on your own can seem daunting, and for many, the risk remains too high.  In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jeffrey Schox, general partner at Trucks Venture Capital, and the founder of Schox Patent Group, a boutique patent firm focused on startups. Jeffrey started his career as an engineer on the original electric vehicle at General Motors before becoming a patent attorney for two of the largest patent law firms and eventually founding his own firm. You'll learn about Jeffrey's unusual background, from following his parents in the automotive industry to eventually striking out on his own as a patent attorney. You'll discover the power of giving and accepting help, and why passing a potential client to a more-qualified friend resulted in a flood of much-needed business for his struggling new firm. You'll learn why timing is an essential tool in determining the viability of an investment, whether it be in an invention or a company.  You'll also discover Jeffrey's knack for taking a complicated idea, product, etc. and teasing out the differences to determine its future value. Join Darius and Jeffrey as they discuss the entrepreneurial path, timing and the power of giving and receiving. Topics include: A little of Jeffrey's background, including his work on the original electric car at General Motors and his eventual shift to patent law How handing over a potential client to a more qualified friend ended up being paid back in spades for his struggling firm Why an understanding of timing is vital when assessing a company / product to invest your resources in And other topics… Connect with Jeff: Website: https://www.schox.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschox Twitter: https://twitter.com/jschox Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jeff Spencer, an Olympian, author of multiple books, an award-winning chiropractor, a renowned glass artist, and a human performance coach joins me on this episode. Jeff's client roster includes Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, the rock group U2, Richard Branson, and many others. Topics we cover include Jeff's backstory, the angels who played a pivotal role in his life, becoming an artist, receivership, training for the Olympics, the terrorist attack at the 1972 Munich Olympics, building a champion's mindset, and more. Get connected with Jeff: Website: https://www.drjeffspencer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffspencer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeffspencer1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jeffspencer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffspencer Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

A huge welcome to Attorney Jeff Love, an attorney from Los Angeles who shares tips for buyers and sellers on how to compromise where possible while still meeting your objectives (and without being a jerk about it)! Yes - there is a way that you can land on the terms that you're seeking without being difficult. What's the saying - you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar? In this episode, we discuss negotiating real estate deals and partnerships in a fair and effective manner that protects your interests without being aggressive or bullying. Jeff recommends such helpful tips as thoroughly checking titles, surveys, environmental issues, and tenant estoppel certificates when doing due diligence for commercial property purchases. For new investors, this is a must-listen. Learn why Jeff recommends hiring a real estate attorney to negotiate on your behalf, avoiding potential pitfalls and protecting you in case issues arise later in the transaction. How you protect yourself when partnering with another investor? How do you structure partnership agreements that work for everyone involved? What should you look out for in commercial property due diligence? We answer all of these questions in more, as well as learn about Jeff's own career path and interests outside of the law, including coaching his son's little league baseball team. Things we discussed in this episode: Negotiating real estate deals and partnerships in a fair and effective manner. Meeting the other side halfway where possible. Using qualifiers like "to my knowledge" to compromise while still protecting yourself. Focusing on getting the deal done. When buying property, focusing on representations and limitation of liability clauses to understand what the seller knows and cap their liability in case of issues. Concentrating on representations and limitation of liability clauses when buying property. Doing thorough due diligence for commercial deals like title searches, surveys, and tenant estoppel certificates. Using buy-sell agreements in partnerships to outline what happens in different scenarios. Hiring a real estate attorney to negotiate deals, avoid issues, and protect you. Forming the right entity at the right time for real estate projects. Get in touch with Jeff: Website - https://www.gibbsgiden.com/attorneys/jeffrey-b-love/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-love-65a5951a/ Join Jason Muth of Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast! #realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestatelaw #realestateagent #realestatedeals #commercialrealestate #negotiationtips #propertyinvestment #assetprotection #realestateattorney #partnershipagreements #duediligence #estoppelcertificates Follow us! Following and subscribing to The Real Estate Law Podcast not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide. The Real Estate Law Podcast on Instagram and YouTube NextHome Titletown Real Estate on Facebook and LinkedIn Straightforward Short-Term Rentals on Instagram Attorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn Jason Muth on LinkedIn Help us Spread the Word If you've found our podcast helpful, entertaining, or informative, please consider leaving us a rating and review. It only takes a minute and can make a huge difference in helping us reach more listeners. Hospitality.FM The Real Estate Law Podcast is part of Hospitality.FM, a podcast network dedicated to bringing the best hospitality-focused podcasts to those in and around the industry, from Food + Beverage, Guest Experience, Diversity & Inclusion, Tech, Operations, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Real Estate Law, and so much more!

Fear & Doubt: How to Overcome Its Paralyzing Effects with Jeff GriffinIn this thought-provoking podcast, special guest Jeff Griffin, acclaimed author, speaker, and entrepreneur, provides deep insights into the realm of fear, doubt, and overcoming paralysis. Griffin, who became paralyzed at the age of 21, starts by sharing his personal journey, shedding light on the harsh reality of how we often don't rise to our occasions, but rather crumble under the weight of our usual fears and doubts.In a poignant discussion on fear and doubt, Griffin draws upon his experiences to describe the crippling effects of these emotions. He transcends the physical implications of paralysis to discuss the psychological impacts, highlighting how these factors can hinder progress both personally and professionally.Introducing three keys to success, Griffin provides the audience with powerful strategies to overcome the barriers of fear and doubt. While the specifics of these keys aren't outlined in the description, they form a pivotal part of Griffin's empowering message.As the discussion draws to a close, Griffin emphasizes the importance of failure as a crucial part of growth and progress. He urges listeners to give themselves permission to fail, arguing that accepting the possibility of failure is a vital step in overcoming the paralysis induced by fear and doubt. According to Griffin, this acceptance can free individuals from their perceived limitations and guide them onto the path of success.Connect with Jeff: Website: https://griffinmotivation.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinmotivation/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgriffin10LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgriffin10/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIzd5hYflS_1mzSlTl1J_A Support the showJoin the #1 Community for Service-Based Entrepreneurshttps://www.blackdiamondclub.com Follow Shawn and Lacey on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/drshawndill/ https://www.instagram.com/drlaceybook/

"Are Lee and Dan Cockerell really like that everywhere? That's right, they are." Author and speaker known as Dr. Disneyland, Jeff Barnes, returns to the Jody Mayberry Show to ask me three questions. He hit it out of the park with his questions, including my childhood inspiration to become a park ranger. We also get into some of the experiences I've had with former Disney executives, Lee Cockerel and Dan Cockerell. As a kid I can remember going on family vacations and admiring the hats and uniforms of park rangers. The more I learned about them and their dedication to protecting the parks, I became even more interested in becoming a ranger. In a similar sense, the more I got to know Dan and Lee Cockerell, my understanding and appreciation for the Cockerell legacy grew. Their lessons gave me a unique determination to excel in the new direction of my career. One of my favorite memories with Lee Cockerell came during a recent visit to Hollywood Studios. It was the first time we had gone to a park together after working together for nine years. Lee had never been to Galaxy's Edge before, and it was amazing to experience the ride together. Lee and Dan have been great examples of pursuing new opportunities, while cherishing where you've been and what you've done. For me, that includes the fond memories of the parks and park rangers that ignited my dreams in the first place. Connect with Jeff Website: https://thewisdomofwalt.com/ Book: The Wisdom of Walt Instagram: www.instagram.com/drdisneyland Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewisdomofwalt LinkedIn: Jeffrey Barnes Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry Episode Highlights 00:00:03 - What Inspired Jody to Become a Park Ranger? 00:03:34 - Jody's Experience with Contrasting Climates 00:05:06 - Jody's Favorite Memory with Lee Cockerell 00:08:02 - Jeff's Favorite Memory with Lee Cockerell 00:12:24 - Dan Cockerell's Unique Approach 00:14:50 - Mini Golf Rematch with Jeff Barnes

  "Every great story requires conflict." Jeff Barnes had an underwhelming first experience at Disneyland. So much so that it sparked his curiosity about why people loved the park so much. His insatiable curiosity led him to research Walt Disney's life and the adversity he faced. It was through this research that Jeff discovered Walt's desire to be remembered as a storyteller and the importance of overcoming adversity in achieving success. This realization drove Jeff to create a course that uses Disney's stories to inspire and motivate students to face their own challenges and achieve their dreams. Jeff's journey took a dramatic turn when he was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor immediately after starting the course. Rather than giving in to fear, Jeff chose to delay surgery and continue teaching the class. Throughout our conversation Jeff shares about the moments of resiliency he had learned from Walt Disney and how that ultimately shaped his success. His experience with the brain tumor gave him the courage to finally write his long-dreamed-of book about Disneyland. Now, as an author, speaker, and blogger, Jeff continues to use Disney's lessons and creativity to inspire and motivate people to embrace adversity and live their best lives. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover Jeff Barnes' intriguing transformation from professor to Disney entrepreneur Gain valuable insights on the crucial role self-belief and resiliency play in achieving success Delve into Jeff's captivating book, Wednesdays with Walt, and his exceptional presentation style Absorb inspiring lessons from Walt to spark creativity and motivation within yourself Find out how signing up for Jeff's email list and joining Phoenix Club will enrich your experience Jeff's approach of using Walt Disney's lessons and creativity to inspire and motivate people to achieve their dreams inspiring to anyone who feels stuck and hopeless. The conversation highlights the importance of appreciating life and pursuing our dreams with a sense of urgency and determination. Ultimately, Jeff reminds us all why we should never give up no matter how difficult the challenges may seem. Connect with Jeff Website: https://thewisdomofwalt.com/ Book: The Wisdom of Walt Instagram: www.instagram.com/drdisneyland Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewisdomofwalt LinkedIn: Jeffrey Barnes Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry Episode Highlights 00:04:15 - Why Walt Disney? 00:09:33 - The Wisdom of Walt 00:12:30 - Facing Adversity 00:14:59 - Overcoming Obstacles 00:15:38 - Overcoming Obstacles 00:18:27 - Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 00:23:38 - Wednesdays with Walt

How can you adopt a champion's mindset and unleash your full potential? Champions understand that success doesn't come overnight and they are willing to put in the time, effort, and dedication required to achieve their goals. That is why having a champion's mindset entails having the mental and emotional strength to accomplish your goals and overcome obstacles.  Joining us on The Greatness Machine for the second time around, Dr. Jeff Spencer talks about helping athletes, performers, and business leaders achieve their full potential by cultivating a champion's mindset. As a former Olympian, acclaimed chiropractor, and performance coach, Jeff understands that success is not just about physical ability, but also about mental strength, emotional resilience, and a positive attitude. In this episode, Darius and Jeff discuss the importance of finding and living your calling, the crucial role of having a champion's mindset in reaching success, what it takes to win, and how fear prevents you from fulfilling your potential. Check out Dr. Jeff Spencer's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-jeff-spencer-pursuit-excellence-towards-winning/id1555334180?i=1000524616706  Topics include: How Jeff found his calling of becoming an Olympian at a young age What it takes to win the Olympics Reasons why most people ignore their calling The impacts of a fear-driven life Winning as a learned behavior Learning to cultivate and prioritize a champion's mindset to achieve goals The five core competencies and why they need to be developed simultaneously The importance of methodology and rhythm in achieving success How to live an enriched life and have a sense of purpose And other topics…. Connect with Jeff: Website: https://www.drjeffspencer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffspencer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jeffspencer/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices